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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Oregon lawmakers seek to avert corporate tax ballotmeasure ... Ashland schools superintendent announces resignation ... Linn County officials oppose Douglas fir monument proposal ... Oregon lawmakers seek to avert corporate tax ballotmeasure ... Ashland schools superintendent announces resignation ... Linn County officials oppose Douglas fir monument proposal ... Robert "Bob" Duane Coash MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 1, 2016 @ 2:00 am Posted Mar. 1, 2016 @ 2:00 am » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> Robert “Bob” Duane Coash passed away February 24, 2016 at home. He was born July 21, 1926 in Fremont, Neb. to Tennis Phillip Coash and Lottie May Ryan. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy in June 1944 attending boot camp at Farragut, Idaho. After receiving his motor machinist mate degree in diesel school, he served aboard the USS Valencia during World War II and was discharged June 1946. In June 1948 he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, serving during the Korean War and a year of duty on the Cape Hinchinbrook Light Station in Alaska, ending his service in July 1953. He married Sally Jane Anderson in 1949 and they had three sons. To escape the cold winters of Omaha, Neb. they moved to Medford, Ore. In 1954, he joined the Medford Fire Department and after 26 years of service, retired in 1981 as a Captain. On February 6, 1966 he married Diane Louise Carter, recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Bob and Diane first met at the Roxy Ann Bowling Lanes where they both participated in league bowling. Together they shared many fun adventures, camping on the Oregon Coast, hunting, and traveling by motorhome. Each year they planted a large garden at their home. After retirement, he pursued his fascination for magic, and with lots of practice, he became a magician and a member of The Society of American Magicians performing at birthday parties for all ages, special events, and many seasons of the Children’s Festival at Britt. He enjoyed volunteering at the Southern Oregon Humane Society, and with Jackson County Library System’s Story Mobile Program. He was a long-time member of Christ Unity Church of Medford. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane; his sons, Clifford (Francine), Phillip, and Scott (Cindy); his daughter, Sandy Holderness; his grandchildren, Skyler Conner-Coash (Ada), Kevin Jeffers (Jill), Kelsey Frantz (Jeremy), and Kelly Coash; his great-grandchildren, Emma Conner-Coash, Jayden, Lyla, and Henry Jeffers; his sister-in-law, Joanne Coash; his brother-in-law, Marvin Jacobsen; as well as many nieces and nephews, and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, William; his first wife, Sally; and his sister-in-law, Doris Jacobsen. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2016 at Perl Funeral Home, 2100 Siskiyou Blvd, Medford, Ore. 97504, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Mercy Flights, 2020 Milligan Way, Medford, Ore. 97504 or the Southern Oregon Humane Society 2910 Table Rock Rd., Medford, Ore. 97501, or a favorite charity. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 1, 2016 @ 2:00 am » Comment or view comments Terms of Service /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501