Memory Gardens Memorial Park and Mortuary

08/27/2025

Robin ReNay Petersen

Robin ReNay Petersen (Palmer), age 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Medford, Oregon. She was born on July 15, 1955, in Bandon, Oregon, to her parents Stanley and Jane Palmer.

In 1959, Robin and her family moved to Medford, Oregon where her father accepted a job with Safeway, a company her mother would also join and retire from. She attended Washington Elementary, McLoughlin Junior High, Medford Mid High, and finally Medford Senior High School, graduating in 1973.

Soon after graduation she began working at Safeway, but her passion for beauty led her to attend beauty school. She started her career at The Medford Center and eventually opened her own business, The Razors Edge, on Pine Street in the heart of Central Point. Robin's career as a hairdresser and barber spanned over 40 years, during which she formed lasting friendships with many of her clients.

She cherished her family and the time they spent together. Robin enjoyed preparing meals and finding loving gifts to celebrate holidays, birthdays, and special occasions. She found joy in caring for her grandchildren and never missed a special event or milestone. If she wasn’t with her family, she was often out in her garden tending to her flowers, harvesting her fruits and veggies, and collecting eggs from her chickens. She loved her cat, Lenny, and spoiled her chickens. Robin was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed making an assortment of gifts for her children and grandchildren. Every year you could count on a new robe or pajamas for Christmas.

Robin is survived by her children, Hillary (Scott) Toney and Richard (Jenna) Petersen, as well as her five grandchildren, Eric Toney (17), Sam Toney (14), Elleanor Petersen (3), Daphne Petersen (1), and Judah Petersen (8 months). She also leaves behind many other family members and friends who will miss her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Jane Palmer.

A memorial service to celebrate Robin's life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Mountain Church in Medford, Oregon (1 East Main Street), where she attended.

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08/22/2025

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08/21/2025

Lynnea Ann Moorman

Lynnea Ann Moorman, 83 of Central Point, Oregon passed way Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Rogue Valley Manor, surrounded by her loving family. They are especially grateful to the Memory Support staff who took great care of her during her final years.

She was born on June 16, 1942, in Portland, Oregon to Joseph Bayard Young and Dorothea Elynor Weedon. Soon the family grew by two younger brothers, Larry and Dale. They moved to Hood River Oregon where she attended school, graduating from Hood River High School.

Following High School Lynnea moved to Portland, attended Portland State College and worked as a secretary for Peerless Truck and Trailer. She met Richard “Dick” Moorman in Portland. They married on November 28, 1964, in Hood River. They began their life in Salem, lived in Silverton and Eugene before moving to Central Point. They had three sons, Paul, Scott and Mike.

Even as a busy homemaker, wife and mother, Lynnea tried her hand at several in-home businesses. She sold Avon, Tupperware, Amway and eventually settled into cleaning houses for several clients.

Lynnea enjoyed cooking, baking, candy making, reading, movies, puzzles, card games and was most passionate about garage sales. She was an avid collector of Holiday décor, Swarovski crystal, costume jewelry, Beanie Babies, seashells and just about anything you can think of. Keepsakes were very important to her.

She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, member of Home Extension Group, and along with her husband supported several local organizations.

She is survived by her sons, Paul (Kelly) of Spokane, WA., Scott (Stacie) of Sherwood and Mike (Melissa) of Central Point; grandchildren, Rylee, Addin (Mike & Melissa)

Blake, Haedyn, Madyson, Olivia, Cooper (Scott & Stacie), Brother Dale (Susan) Young of Hood River and many other extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph & Dorothea Young, her husband Dick (Richard), and brother Larry Young.

Graveside Service will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Memory Gardens Memorial Park, 1395 Arnold Lane, Medford, Oregon 97501. A tribute will follow at the Memorial Park Reception Café from 12:30pm to 2:00pm

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dementia Society of America or a Charity of your choice.

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08/19/2025

Robin Renay Petersen

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08/18/2025

David Gary McTevia

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Gary McTevia on July 21, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer.

Gary was born on July 16, 1947, in Glendale, California. At the age of 13, he and his family moved to Oregon, where he would reside for the rest of his life. He attended Medford schools and graduated from Medford Senior High School in 1966.

In his early years, Gary worked at Kim’s Restaurant, Minute Market, and Madrona Dairy. He later built a successful career as the owner of McTevia Painting and worked for many years as a self-employed painting and building contractor.

On February 2, 1985, Gary married Becky Maddox, and together they recently celebrated 40 years of marriage. They were blessed with four children: Rob (Silvia) of Jacksonville, OR; Brian (JoAnna) of Denver, CO; Natasha of Jacksonville, OR; and Nathanael of Medford, OR. Gary was also the proud grandfather of five grandchildren: Andrew, Eddie, Gabriella, Amara, and Eliya.

Gary loved his family deeply, as well as his two dogs, Rudy and Ellie. He had a passion for politics, geography, fly fishing, and, most of all, golf. Oh, how he loved golf! He was also a man of faith who loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with all his heart.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Naoma McTevia, and his eldest brother, Marvin. He is survived by his youngest brother, Art McTevia, along with many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

Gary was a wonderful husband, father, and friend to many. His absence leaves a tremendous void, and he will be deeply missed.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Relevant Church, 520 N 5th St, Jacksonville, OR. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Gary’s memory through donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Medford Gospel Mission.

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08/14/2025

Bruce Sundrud

Bruce Sundrud was born in East Ely, Nevada, on January 1, 1946, to Norris K. Sundrud and Lillian R. Sundrud. He grew up at the Club 50, a restaurant and tavern combination run by his parents, on a lonely road between Ely and McGill, Nevada.

He attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, graduating with a bachelor’s degree and then a master’s degree in biology. While in college, he met Renee L. Fletcher and fell in love. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on April 29, 1966. They had three sons: Nolan, Blaine, and Tyler. Soon after, they moved to Harrisburg, PA, where Bruce spent the next 43 years teaching Environmental Science and Anatomy and Physiology at Harrisburg Area Community College. After he retired, he and Renee moved to Central Point, Oregon, where they built beautiful gardens together.

Bruce was a storyteller, and the adventures that he shared through his stories – both written and experienced – will live on through his children, 14 grandchildren, and 14 greatgrandchildren. He published 18 science fiction books.

Bruce died on Sunday, August 10, at age 79. In addition to his wife and three sons, he is survived by his sister, Karen Johnston. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 2305 Taylor Road, Central Point, OR 97502. A viewing will be held at 2:00 p.m., immediately before the funeral service. If you wish to send flowers, they can be sent to Memory Gardens Memorial Park at 1395 Arnold Lane, Medford, OR 97501.

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08/13/2025

Sonja Stalions

Larry Stalions; Lesa Afseth/Wooton, Nada Afseth/Gross, and Theron Afseth, husband and three children of Sonja Stalions, wish to notify friends of her peaceful passing in her home on July 30th, 2025. She was born November 1, 1937, to generous and loving parents, now deceased – Casper and Ruth Oimoen, and her guardian angel sister Delores who died at the tender age of 21.

The Following is Sonja's Personally Written Obituary

My sister and I were first generation Norwegian-Americans in our paternal lineage, and had many American Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers in our maternal lineage. I was born in Anaconda, Montana, where our family lived until 1946 when we moved to Minot, North Dakota. During the late ‘50’s while obtaining my college Bachelor of Arts degree from Minot State University, I was a reporter/feature writer for the local newspaper. I moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota following my first marriage in 1959.

My celebrations in life were abundant. I thank my soul-mate Larry for pledging to “Grow Old Along With Me”. A kind and inclusive man, he and I would have celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary on November 30th. We shared more than 28 years in a significant/accepting marriage! In my mid-life, I had the awesome experience of being the proud/beloved parent of Lesa, Nada and Theron, participating in their journeys of birth, youth, college, careers, marriage and family. Thank you, dear progeny – I always revered our sojourn.

More recently I experienced the privilege of being: a doting and oft beloved grandmother of Nada and John Gross’s daughter Skylar, Theron and Kim’s daughters Hali and Mikyla, Lesa’s daughters Lindsey and her husband Brendon Williams, Christina and Ryon Campbell and great-grandmother to their children Ryon, Rory and Rolo, Mikayla and her husband Ethan Tilden and great-grandmother to their child Maddox, and Natalie and her husband Brady Bentley. I also enjoyed being an accepted/loved step-parent of Larry’s sons Mike, his wife Heather and step-grandmother to Haley, Alexa and Noah. And, Gary, his wife Georgia and step-grandmother to their children Andrew, Brooke and her husband Matthew Madonia and step-great-grandmother to their child Asher, and Spencer and his wife Sarah. Larry and I made many trips up and down Interstate-5 to glory in their watermark events. I am also survived by my maternal cousin Lynda Downing of Boise, Idaho and several paternal second cousins/families in Norway.

My 25 year vocation as an elementary teacher, 24 of which were with Ashland School District, was exhilaratingly eventful. Those 500+ kindergarten, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students enriched my life. Our school principal encouraged me to facilitate classroom integration of curriculum – providing my students with many opportunities in the process approach to learning rather than the product approach of over-testing.

As an Ashland/Medford resident since 1963, I enjoyed serving and relaxing in the Rogue Valley community. An avid skier, I served on the steering committee for the 1992 Mt. Ashland New Beginnings endeavor; an ardent supporter of the arts, I was a board member of Britt Music Festival in the late ‘80’s and was a 10-year member of Oregon Shakespearean Festival’s Tudor Guild; aware of local youths’ developmental disabilities, Larry and I were longtime members of the Rogue Valley Street Rods, participating in its annual charity car show for local handicapped children; a proponent of women’s educational advancement, I graduated with an Masters degree from Southern Oregon University in 1986, was a 54 year member of P.E.O., and more recently was a member of Fortnightly Study Club; a believer in God’s presence in our daily lives, I was a member of the Presbyterian Church; and a wanna-be writer, I was a published author. For relaxation I was a life-long gardener, reader, traveler, and winter sports enthusiast. In more recent years I became involved in genealogical research, playing Bridge and cruising with Larry in our 1955 Chevy.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date and will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Oregon EE, P.E.O. Memorial Endowment Fund c/o SOU Foundation 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520

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08/13/2025

Bruce Sundrud

Bruce Sundrud was born in East Ely, Nevada, on January 1, 1946, to Norris K. Sundrud and Lillian R. Sundrud. He grew up at the Club 50, a restaurant and tavern combination run by his parents, on a lonely road between Ely and McGill, Nevada.

He attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, graduating with a bachelor’s degree and then a master’s degree in biology. While in college, he met Renee L. Fletcher and fell in love. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on April 29, 1966. They had three sons: Nolan, Blaine, and Tyler. Soon after, they moved to Harrisburg, PA, where Bruce spent the next 43 years teaching Environmental Science and Anatomy and Physiology at Harrisburg Area Community College. After he retired, he and Renee moved to Central Point, Oregon, where they built beautiful gardens together.

Bruce was a storyteller, and the adventures that he shared through his stories – both written and experienced – will live on through his children, 14 grandchildren, and 14 greatgrandchildren. He published 18 science fiction books.

Bruce died on Sunday, August 10, at age 79. In addition to his wife and three sons, he is survived by his sister, Karen Johnston. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 2305 Taylor Road, Central Point, OR 97502. A viewing will be held at 2:00 p.m., immediately before the funeral service. If you wish to send flowers, they can be sent to Memory Gardens Memorial Park at 1395 Arnold Lane, Medford, OR 97501.

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08/12/2025

Lovejoy Elaine Ingle

“Joy” as she was called passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 93 in Prescott, Arizona. She was born April 23, 1932, in Portland Oregon to Oliver and Hazel Ingle. The Ingle family moved from Portland, Oregon to Bend, Oregon in 1945 where Joy graduated from high school. In her junior year of high school, she received an award for “Outstanding Sportsmanship and Athletic Ability.” The family moved from Bend, Oregon to Medford, Oregon in 1950 where Joy started working for the U.S. Bank and after 32 years of service she retired. Joy and her significant other, Raymond Teichrow, moved to Prescott, Arizona in 1993. Raymond passed away February 28, 2011, at the age of 84. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, sister Gaylee Oakes and brother, Angel Ingle. Joy is survived by niece Linda Oakes, Alice Kennedy and two grandnieces Jaydene Solorio and Whitney Kennedy and nephews Matthew Oakes, Alex Solorio and Romen Solorio. No services are planned in Prescott, Arizona. Interment will be in Medford, Oregon at Memory Gardens Memorial Park with a graveside service on August 22, 2025 at 12 noon.

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08/12/2025

Sonja Stalions

Larry Stalions; Lesa Afseth/Wooton, Nada Afseth/Gross, and Theron Afseth, husband and three children of Sonja Stalions, wish to notify friends of her peaceful passing in her home on July 30th, 2025. She was born November 1, 1937, to generous and loving parents, now deceased – Casper and Ruth Oimoen, and her guardian angel sister Delores who died at the tender age of 21.

The Following is Sonja's Personally Written Obituary

My sister and I were first generation Norwegian-Americans in our paternal lineage, and had many American Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers in our maternal lineage. I was born in Anaconda, Montana, where our family lived until 1946 when we moved to Minot, North Dakota. During the late ‘50’s while obtaining my college Bachelor of Arts degree from Minot State University, I was a reporter/feature writer for the local newspaper. I moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota following my first marriage in 1959.

My celebrations in life were abundant. I thank my soul-mate Larry for pledging to “Grow Old Along With Me”. A kind and inclusive man, he and I would have celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary on November 30th. We shared more than 28 years in a significant/accepting marriage! In my mid-life, I had the awesome experience of being the proud/beloved parent of Lesa, Nada and Theron, participating in their journeys of birth, youth, college, careers, marriage and family. Thank you, dear progeny – I always revered our sojourn.

More recently I experienced the privilege of being: a doting and oft beloved grandmother of Nada and John Gross’s daughter Skylar, Theron and Kim’s daughters Hali and Mikyla, Lesa’s daughters Lindsey and her husband Brendon Williams, Christina and Ryon Campbell and great-grandmother to their children Ryon, Rory and Rolo, Mikayla and her husband Ethan Tilden and great-grandmother to their child Maddox, and Natalie and her husband Brady Bentley. I also enjoyed being an accepted/loved step-parent of Larry’s sons Mike, his wife Heather and step-grandmother to Haley, Alexa and Noah. And, Gary, his wife Georgia and step-grandmother to their children Andrew, Brooke and her husband Matthew Madonia and step-great-grandmother to their child Asher, and Spencer and his wife Sarah. Larry and I made many trips up and down Interstate-5 to glory in their watermark events. I am also survived by my maternal cousin Lynda Downing of Boise, Idaho and several paternal second cousins/families in Norway.

My 25 year vocation as an elementary teacher, 24 of which were with Ashland School District, was exhilaratingly eventful. Those 500+ kindergarten, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students enriched my life. Our school principal encouraged me to facilitate classroom integration of curriculum – providing my students with many opportunities in the process approach to learning rather than the product approach of over-testing.

As an Ashland/Medford resident since 1963, I enjoyed serving and relaxing in the Rogue Valley community. An avid skier, I served on the steering committee for the 1992 Mt. Ashland New Beginnings endeavor; an ardent supporter of the arts, I was a board member of Britt Music Festival in the late ‘80’s and was a 10-year member of Oregon Shakespearean Festival’s Tudor Guild; aware of local youths’ developmental disabilities, Larry and I were longtime members of the Rogue Valley Street Rods, participating in its annual charity car show for local handicapped children; a proponent of women’s educational advancement, I graduated with an Masters degree from Southern Oregon University in 1986, was a 54 year member of P.E.O., and more recently was a member of Fortnightly Study Club; a believer in God’s presence in our daily lives, I was a member of the Presbyterian Church; and a wanna-be writer, I was a published author. For relaxation I was a life-long gardener, reader, traveler, and winter sports enthusiast. In more recent years I became involved in genealogical research, playing Bridge and cruising with Larry in our 1955 Chevy.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date and will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Oregon EE, P.E.O. Memorial Endowment Fund c/o SOU Foundation 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520

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08/12/2025

Mark Benson

Mark William Byron Benson, Born June 13th, 1957, in Gilroy, CA passed away on July 31st, 2025. He was the beloved son of Dean and Judy Benson.

Mark graduated from Medford High School in 1975 and from SOC, now known as SOU, in 1979. He began working at Weeks and Orr Furniture when he was 16, delivering and assembling furniture, later becoming the number one sales associate when it became Winans. Due to failing eyesight, he retired from selling furniture after nearly 35 years. He found a new passion in 2008 when he began a second career as a teaching assistant at Jefferson Elementary School. He loved helping the kids learn and grow so much that he continued to volunteer there even after officialy retiring in 2024.

Mark was a paragon of kindness and compassion to his family, friends, and colleagues. He is survived by his son Aaron Benson, his daughter Emily Benson (Andrew), and his three sisters; Cindi Benson Bey (Doug), Nancy McLemore (Mark), and Jodi Murphy (Steve). Mark is also survived by his Aunt Joan, his Aunt Patsy, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mark found joy in writing and playing music, reading, and collecting comic books, cheering for the LA Rams and U of O Ducks, and most of all spending time with his friends and family.

Although Mark is no longer with us, his memory will continue to inspire and uplift everyone who knew him.

A memoria lservice will be held at Memory Gardens in Medford on August 15th at 11:00 AM.

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08/07/2025

Francis Paul Ellis

Francis “Paul” Ellis, age 88, of Medford, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00AM at Memory Gardens Memorial Park Chapel, 1395 Arnold Ln., Medford, OR 97501. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paul’s name may be directed to the National Kidney Foundation.

Paul was born on August 24, 1936 to Earl and Patricia (Carrigan) Ellis in Berlin, New Hampshire. He was an Arcata High School Class of 1955 graduate. On June 30, 1957, Paul married the love of his life, Donna (Huff) Ellis. Paul honorably served his country as a member of the United States Navy Reserves before enlisting in the United States Army. He was a member of the California Highway Patrol and ended his working career with Boise Cascade in Medford, OR.

Paul enjoyed traveling, woodworking and spending time outdoors. He was in his element fixing and building things with this hands for family and friends. Paul’s adventures began when he and Donna were stationed in Germany and continued later when their sons were stationed in the United Kingdom. They continued traveling across the states visiting their sons and their families over the years as well as countless trips around Oregon with his daughters family. He loved nothing more than camping, fishing, and spending time with family at Howard Prairie Lake, water skiing with the kids. He went on many memorable hunting trips, but most spoke of was his elk hunt with his son-in-law Gary. In retirement, you could find him traveling with their RV club or in the golf cart at Cocopah RV Resort in Yuma, AZ where he aided patron’s in parking their RVs.

Paul was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family deeply.

Paul leaves to cherish his loving memory: wife, Donna Ellis; children, Debbie (Gary) Arnold, Stephen (Nicole) Ellis, and James Ellis (Mayette); granddaughters, Ashley Arnold and Nichole (Chris) Davis; grandson, Matthew Ellis and Jeffery Ellis; great-grandson, Hudson Davis; special niece Rhonda (Andy) Miller; a host of great-nieces and great-nephews; and his special puppy, Sandy. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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