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1 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 Jail-bomb suspect arrested in Klamath Falls ... After 10-hour wait for wind, Dustin Johnson leads British ... From the council: City's responsible budgeting yields benefits ... Jail-bomb suspect arrested in Klamath Falls ... After 10-hour wait for wind, Dustin Johnson leads British ... From the council: City's responsible budgeting yields benefits ... Fred L. Tonkinson Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 3, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated May 4, 2015 at 7:25 AM Posted May. 3, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated May 4, 2015 at 7:25 AM » Social News Fred L. Tonkinson 1934-2015 Fred Tonkinson, 80, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at Providence Hospital. He was born in Winfield, Kan. to Alonzo and Opal Tonkinson. Fred grew up in Chanute, Kan. In 1953, having graduated high school and completing one term in Junior College, Fred enlisted in the U.S. Navy. That same year, his parents and sister moved to Lakewood, Calif. On December 11, 1954 Fred married Dorothy Webber of Long Beach, Calif. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Fred served 15 years in the Navy, then made an inter-service transfer to the U.S. Army, where he served as a Chief Warrant Officer. He retired from the military after serving a total of 20 years. After retiring from the Army, Fred moved his family to Medford, Ore. where he worked for 20 years with the Jackson County Parks Department. Fred enjoyed traveling, motorcycling, RV-ing, and fishing. (He belonged to the First United Methodist Church, M.O.A.A., and Southern Oregon Smart Travel Club.) Fred is survived by his wife; son, Mike Tonkinson (Michelle); daughter, Susan Tonkinson Martin; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his sister, Areta Ricketts; father and mother, Alonzo and Opal Diehl Tonkinson. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 607 W. Main St., Medford, OR. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, Diabetes or Alzheimers Organizations. MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 3, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated May 4, 2015 at 7:25 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » 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. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events 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 2015 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