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At Central Point, June 6th, Wm. S. Higinbotham, eldest son of J. S. and E. Higinbotham; aged 5 years, 5 months and 4 days.

Death of an Old Settler
Mrs. Charles Hickenbottom died last Friday July 1st, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wendel Davis, In Shady Brook, this county aged 69 years, of heart disease and dropsy. The funeral was held on Saturday; at the home of her daughter and the burial was made at Sunnyside cemetery. The deceased was highly respected by all who knew her. She was a good neighbor, a kind mother and faithful wife. She was born near Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1835, came to America in 1845 and settled with her parents at Salina, Jefferson county, Iowa. In 1865 she came to Oregon with her husband and family, their mode of travel being ox teams, and they located in Yamhill county, where they remained only about six months; then moved to Washington county which has since been their home. She was married in 1857 to Charles Hickenbottom and was the mother of ten children, two boys and eight girls, nine of whom survived her, one daughter dying at the age of 21 years. Her husband is left o mourn her loss. The funeral was conducted by rev. Zimmerman, of this city. Her maiden name was Christena Joanna Johnson.
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Mrs. Chas. Hickenbottom
Mrs. Christina Johnson Hickenbottom, of near Blencoe, died at the family home on the farm, Friday July 1, 1904, from an attack of heart failure. Deceased was born at Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1835 and came to America at he age of ten years. She was wedded to Mr. Chas. Hickenbottom at Salina, Jefferson county, Iowa, in 1857. They came to Oregon, overland, in 1865, and settled in Washington county. The husband and the following children survive; James M., Cul de Sac, Idaho; Mrs. R. A. Cram, Glencoe; Jos. Hickenbottom, Hillsboro; Ingia J. Stevens, Melrose, Idaho; Mrs. Emma Northrup, Glencoe--wife of Ed Northrup; Latitia M. Waite, Van Zant, Wash.; Virginia Roberts, Kendrick, Idaho; Olive P.

Charles Hickenbottom died at his home in Shady Brook, Monday. Feb. 20, 1910, after an illness of two months, his affliction being a complication of kidney and heart trouble. He was born in Morgan Co., Ill., Jan. 29, 1833, and in 1838 his parents moved to Jefferson County, Iowa, where he was raised. He was married to Miss Christina Johanna Johnson, and they moved to Wayne County. They came to Oregon in May, 1865, with mule and ox teams, and arrived at LaFayette in October. He lived there a year and then moved to Washington County, and has resided there ever since excepting a few months in Hillsboro. Mrs. Hickenbottom died July 1, 1904. The following children survive: Jas M Hickenbottom, Cul de Sac, Idaho; Mrs. R. A. Cram and Jos Hickenbottom, Hillsboro, Route 3; Mrs. Ingia Stevens, Kendrick, Idaho; Mrs. Emily J. Northrup, wife of Ed Northrup, Hillsboro, Route 3; Mrs. Letitia M. Waite, Van Zandt, Wash; Mrs. Virginia M. Roberts, Kendrick, Idaho; Miss Pacific Olive Hickenbottom, at home; Christina L. Davis, wife of Wendell Davis, now at San Diego, Cal. One daughter, Mary F. died at Glencoe, some years ago.
The funeral was held at the late home, and interment was in the Shady Brook cemetery, Rev. Stover preaching the funeral service, assisted by S. C. Sherrill. Deceased was a member of the Free Methodist church.

Mrs. Minnie Higginbotham, a former resident of this city, but for a number of years a resident of Portland, Ore., died in that city, at the home of E. Byron Higginbotham, Jan. 23, 1914, according to word received here Wednesday. She was the widow of the late Edward Higginbotham of this city. The funeral services were held in the Christian church in Waterville, Wash., Jan. 25.

Thomas Benton Higinbotham (1849-1917) MI/OR
Thomas Benton Higinbotham, a widely known pioneer citizen of Jackson county, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, his birthday, at the home of his son, J. E. Higinbotham,
Derby. He was born in Cass County, Michigan, in 1849. He leaves to mourn his loss five children, who are James E. Higinbotham and Mrs. A. E. Chartrow of Derby, John S. Higinbotham of Butte Falls, William A. Higinbotham of Prospect and Rosa B. Fellis of Bentley, Canada. Funeral services were held over the deceased at Derby this afternoon.

Edward Milton Higinbotham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Higinbotham of near Gold Hill, passed away Saturday afternoon in this city where he was brought for medical treatment about two months ago. Death came as a result of complications from pneumonia.
Deceased was born in Jackson county in 1906 and was aged 15 years, nine months and five days.
He was well known in school circles where he attended at Gold Hill.
He leaves besides his bereaved parents, two sisters and four brothers, Ruby W., Ilamay, Wayne, Glenn, Clair, and Dale, all of Gold Hill.
The funeral services were held this afternoon at the chapel of Weeks-Conger Co., Rev. King of the Nazarene church officiating. Pallbearers were selected from the students of Gold Hill school. Interment in Central Point cemetery.

Ethel Higinbotham, wife of Charles Higinbotham, passed away at their home, 220 South Grape street, at 6:45 this morning following a gradual decline in health, though her demise was not expected at this time.
She was a member of the Christian church here and also an active member and past noble grand of Olive Rebekah lodge.
Mrs. Higinbotham was born in Arkansas, January 7, 1881 and was aged 56. She came to Jackson county 26 years ago and after two years residence in Ashland, came to Medford where she has resided since that time.
Besides her husband, she leaves one daughter, Lena Segmund of Tacoma, Wash., who is expected here for the services which will be announced by Conger Funeral Parlors at a later date.

Medford Mail Tribune 09/22/1939
Carl Prentiss Hicinbotham (1939-1939) OR
HICINBOTHAM INFANT FUNERAL SATURDAY
Carl Prentiss Hicinbotham, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Hicinbotham of 1229-1/2 Sunset avenue, passed away Thursday at 6:30 p.m. after a short illness. Carl was born here April 22, 1939.
Besides his parents, he leaves his grandparents, George Hicinbotham, Fresno, Cal., and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pearson of Medford.
Funeral services will be held at the graveside in Central Point cemetery Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Floyd Hawkins officiating. Perl Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mary Anne Higginbotham Chartraw (1872-1944) NE/OR
Mary A. Chartraw, 71, a resident of Medford for the last 20 years, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday evening.
Her late residence was in the Berrydale district. Three sons and one daughter survive, Myrtle Kelso and Fred Chartraw of Medford; R. R. Chartraw, Mt. Shasta, Calif., and W. E. Chartraw, Klamath Falls.
Also two brothers and one sister, John Higginbotham of Central Point and Bert Higginbotham of Lebanon, Ore. Also one grandson and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in the Conger-Morris chapel at 10 a. m. Friday with the Rev. D. D. Randle officiating. Interment will follow in Butte Falls cemetery.

Taft, Ore., Sept. 23-Four people were believed dead today in the wake of a mishap which upset a 14-foot fishing boat in the surf at Siletz Bay late yesterday.

Known dead is Mrs. Eileen Hicinbotham, 33, of Depoe Bay, Ore. Her body was recovered from the breakers.

Missing and presumed dead are her four sons, Freddy, 6, and Mike, 1, and her brother-in-law, Don Hicinbotham, 27.

Rescued by another boat were her husband, Walter, 36, and a friend, Alfred Stuber, 39, of Salem.

Stayton - Mrs. Hannah Hickenbottom, 83, resident of Stayton for the past several years, died at a Salem rest home Wednesday night.

She was born August 24, 1867, in Ohio and was married there in 1887. In addition to her husband, J. T. Hickenbottom of Stayton, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Frank Shinkle of Stayton; a son, Morris Hickenbottom of Portland; and nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Rachel Anna Knotts Higginbotham (1875-1951) OR
RACHEL HIGGINBOTHAM, NATIVE OF DOUGLAS, DIES
Rachel Anna Knotts Higginbotham, 76, member of a Douglas county pioneer family, died March 15 and will be buried in the Rock Point cemetery, Gold Hill, Monday, March 19. She was born Jan. 9, 1875 in Douglas county. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Crist, Santa Rosa, Calif.; two grandsons, Roy Stilwell, Santa Rosa, and Wayne Hughes, Salem; a granddaughter, Mrs. Richard Pargeter, Portland; three nieces, Mrs. Ed Rhoten and Mrs. Floyd Pence, Jacksonville, Ore., and Mrs. Hazel Treshem, Gold Hill; two nephews, William and Elmer Knotts, of Los Angeles, and four great-grandchildren.

Stayton, March 4. - James Hickenbottom, 91, who lived here with his daughter, Mrs. Amanda Shinkle, died Sunday in Sublimity.

Hickenbottom, born Nov. 13, 1865, in Illinois, was in Sublimity about 18 months.

Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Amanda Shinkle, Stayton, son, Samuel Morris Hickenbottom, Portland, and nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Weddle Funeral Home with the Rev. Clyde Wood officiating. Interment will be in City View Cemetery, Salem.

HIGGINBOTHAM--Warren Gaylord, 60, late of 6853 SE Clackamas Rr., Milwaukie; husband of Amy; father of Gaylord, Milwaukie; Gary, Jennings Lodge; Jerrold, Gladstone; son of Rosella Higginbotham, Gresham; brother of George, Phoenix, Ariz.; Tom in Texas; John, Portland; Irene Dirkson, Gresham; Iva Laird, in Georgia; 6 grandchildren. Services Monday, Mar. 8, 10 a.m., Oregon City Church of Christ, 335 Warner-Milne Rd., Oregon City. Internment Mt. View Cemetery. COCHRAN'S SUNSET CHAPEL, 260 Oatfield Rd., Gladstone, in charge. The family suggests memorial contributions to Heart Research, U of O Medical School, in lieu of flowers.

Mrs. Jim Cannon received word that her grandson, Gerald Higginbotham, 20, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, was killed in a car accident early Saturday morning, July 3, near his home. His mother, the former Geraldine Harter, was originally from near Bridgewater.

Stayton - Amanda Shinkle, 72, 473 W. Locust St., died Wednesday night at a Stayton hospital after a long illness.

She was born in Moscow, Idaho, and came here 39 years ago from Newport. She was a member of Stayton First Baptist Church and had worked at Paris Wollen Mills here before illness forced her to quit about 15 years ago.

Survivors include widower, Frank; daughters, Mrs. Elinox Short, Roseburg, Mrs. MArgaret Hourner, Yermo, Calif., Mrs. Barbara Hitchcock, Sublimity, Miss Frances Shinkle, Stayton, and Mrs. Nancy Hodges, Eugene; sons, James M. Shinkle, Temple, Tex.; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Weddle mortuary with interment at City View Cemetery, Salem.

Gresham Outlook 09/11/1982
Rose Ella Pruitt Higginbotham (1877-1982) AR/OR
Services will be Tuesday at Cornwell Colonial Chapel in Woodburn for Rose Ella Higginbotham of Gresham, who died Thursday. She was 105 .
She was born on Jan. 15, 1877 in Ravenden Springs, Ark. and attended school there. She married Jacob S. Higginbotham on Jan 26, 1890 when she was 14 years old. In 1895 they moved to Bernie, MO and in 1921 they moved to Oklahoma, returning to Missouri before settling in the Hubbard area in 1930. She was a member of the Church of Christ, an avid homemaker and worked in the cannery during the season. She was interviewed by the Outlook on her 100th birthday and she said to the Outlook that she was making quilt tops so that each of her grandchildren would have a quilt. Her husband died in 1962 and in 1970 she moved to the home of her daughter, Irene Dirkson, in Gresham.
Survivors include two sons, Tom of Abilene, Texas and John of Portland, two daughters, Iva Laird of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Irene Dirkson of Gresham; 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be all day Saturday and Sunday at Carroll Funeral Home. Burial will be at Belle Passi Cemetery in Woodburn and her great-grandsons will be honorary pallbearers.

Grand Ronde - George Joseph Hicinbothom, 69, of 49 Andy Riggs Road, died Saturday.

Born in Corvallis, he attended school in Redland and lived most of his life in Grand Ronde. He was a logger and fisherman.

Surviving are his wife, Marilyn, Grand Ronde; sons, George III, Anacortes, Wash., Richard, Troutdale, and Ryan, Grand Ronde; daughter, Lynn White, Portland; step-children, Mack Fournier, Siletz and Judy Schmidt, Portland; and brother, Water, Salem.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Green Crest Memorial Park, Sheridan. Adamson's Sheridan mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. AMY E. HIGGINBOTHAM, 80 -- Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 22, 1994, in the Oregon City Church of Christ, where she was a member. Mrs. Higginbotham died of causes related to age Sept 19. She was 80. She worked as a truck licensing manager for North Pacific Lumber Co., retiring in 1982. She was the widow of Warren G. Higginbotham. Survivors include her sons, Gaylord W. of Johnson City, Jerrold J. of Oregon City and Gary D., of Molalla; brother, John E. Hershberger of Woodburn; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Internment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Remembrances: American Cancer Society Arrangements: Holman-Hankins-Bowker & Waud in Oregon City.

Earl Edward Higginbotham (1902-2000) OR
July 21, 1902 — Sept. 11, 2000
Earl E. Higginbotham, a 20-year resident of Central Oregon, died Monday. He was 98.
A service has been held.
Mr. Higginbotham was born July 21, 1902, in Elkton.
He worked in the logging industry and as a trapper. He was also owner of an A & W Root Beer restaurant.
He married his wife Mary on Dec. 22, 1923.
Survivors include a son, Donald of Redding; a daughter, Vera Hoff of Redding; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Deschutes Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ernest Leland Higginbotham (1911-2000) OR
HIGGINBOTHAM, Ernest L. - Age 89, of Grants Pass died, Saturday, October 14, 2000 at his residence. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from Noon until 1:00 P.M. at Chapel of the Valley Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 P.M. (Wednesday) at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens, with Chaplain Doug Schmidt with Asante Three Rivers Hospice officiating. He was born February 6, 1911 in Elkton, Oregon. His parents were early settlers in Elkton, OR. On August 4, 1931 he married Catherine Kent in Coquille, Oregon. They lived in Roseburg, OR until they moved to Grants Pass in 1949. He owned a logging firm in Grants Pass until his retirement in 1969. They traveled in their motor home extensively in Canada, Mexico and U.S. They spent 13 years as park hosts for the U.S. Forest Service in Siuslaw National Forest in the summer months. He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church and the Grants Pass Elks Lodge. He enjoyed playing bridge. They went to Yuma, Arizona in the winters. He is survived by his wife, Catherine (Cassie) Higginbotham of Grants Pass, and 2 sons, Fred Higginbotham of Grants Pass and Kent Higginbotham of Tigard, OR, a brother Freeman Higginbotham of Gresham, OR and a sister, Anne Johnson of Livermore, CA, and 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children or a charity of the donor's choice. CHAPEL OF THE VALLEY FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family.

Marilyn Wanda Bradbury Hicinbothom (1943-2002) OR

A funeral for longtime Grand Ronde resident Marilyn Wanda Bradbury Hicinbothom of Salem will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home. Interment will be in Green Crest Memorial Park, Sheridan.

Mrs. Hicinbothom died Feb. 20, 2002, in a Salem care center. She was 58.

She was born Nov. 10, 1943, in Portland. She moved to Grand Ronde in 1968.

She and George J. Hicinbothom were married Oct. 28, 1973, in Grand Ronde.

She lived in Grand Ronde until 1994, then moved to Willamina. She moved to Salem in 2001. She loved collecting bells and doing crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed her grandchildren.

Survivors include a son, Ryan Hicinbothom of Willamina; a brother, Robert Bradbury of Clackamas; two sisters, Janet Stoble of Portland and Barbara Kissenger of Clinton, Mont.; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1983.

Edward A. Higginbotham (1918-2002) WA/OR
Dec. 2, 1918 - May 1, 2002
Edward A. Higginbotham of Redmond died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 83.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at The Heights Assisted Living in Redmond.
Mr. Higginbotham was born Dec. 2, 1918, in Everett, Wash. He married Nellie Holderman on April 4, 1942, in Seattle.
He served in the Navy during World War II. He earned a Bronze Star in Iwo Jima.
Mr. Higginbotham worked as a bulldozer operator in the Civilian Conservation Corps after high school. He then worked as a general manager for Industrial Laundry in Portland and Birmingham, Ala. He retired and moved to Crooked River Ranch in 1983.
He was a member of the Kiwanis in Portland, Portland Chamber of Commerce and Multnomah Athletic Club. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of Redmond; a son, Ned of Aloha; a daughter, Susan Yaw of Culver; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Redmond, Sisters and Grant County, 2265 W. Highland Ave., Redmond 97756.
Redmond Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Nellie Mae Holderman Higginbotham (1916-2002) NC/WA/AL/OR
Nellie Mae Holderman Higginbotham, 85, of Redmond, Ore., died Friday, June 7, 2002.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at The Heights in Redmond. Pastor Ed Heppner officiated.
Daughter of the late Phillip and Amanda Holderman, she was born Aug. 8, 1916, in Ravensford. She was raised in Cullowhee's East LaPorte community and attended Cullowhee High School. She moved to Sylva and in 1942 she moved to Seattle, where she married Edward Higginbotham. The couple lived in Portland, Ore., before moving to Alabama in 1971. They retired to Crooked River Ranch in Oregon in 1983.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years who died in May; and one sister, Bueton Fercken.
Surviving are one son, Ned Higginbotham of Aloha, Ore.; one daughter, Susan Yaw of Culver, Ore.; three sisters, Iva Dean Harrison and Sue Dills, both of Sylva, and Dorothy Hoppes of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Redmond, Sisters and Grant County, 2265 W. Highland, Redmond, Ore. 97756.
Arrangements were by Redmond Memorial Chapel.

Zella Ilean Cox Higginbotham (1910 - 2003)

A memorial service for former Willamina resident Zella Ilean Higginbotham of Wenatchee, Wash., will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene, Leavenworth, Wash.
Mrs. Higginbotham died May 21, 2003, in Highline Convalescent Center, Wenatchee. She was 93.
She was born March 21, 1910, the daughter of James Mayer and Verlinda Galloway Cox. She attended Mountain Home High School, Mountain Home, Ark.
She and Everett Higginbotham were married June 17, 1929, in Culp, Ark. He preceded her in death in 1964.
She then worked as a cook for a sorority at Oregon State University, Corvallis. She later was a housemother for Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity chapters at OSU and in Utah, California, and Washington for 10 years.
She lived in the Willamina-Grand Ronde area for 12 years.
She and Ernest Merrill were married Nov. 3, 1979, in Peshastin, Wash. He preceded her in death in 1981.
She and Henry Hiebert were married Sept. 23, 1984, Newport, Wash. He preceded her in death in 1996.
Mrs. Higginbotham was an avid reader. She loved cooking for others. A life-long member of the Mennonite church, she had taught Bible classes throughout her life. Her family said she loved her Lord and that she knew no stranger, welcoming all who came to her.
Survivors include four sons, Leon Higginbotham of Salem, Owen Higginbotham of Peshastin, and Dan Higginbotham and Paul Higginbotham, both of Cashmere, Wash.; three daughters, Carol Howard of Salem, Doris Weyer of Seattle and Muriel Krehbiel of Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, Elbert Cox of Marlow, Okla.; 22 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Verlee Miltonberger, in 1979; two grandsons, Bill Higginbotham in 1975 and Michael Higginbotham; a granddaughter, Danell Higginbotham in 1995; and two brothers, Eros Cox and "J.L." Cox.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at Rose City Nazarene Church for Thelma Louise Higginbotham, who died Nov. 2 at age 88. Thelma Bennett was born June 29 , 1915, in Dallas. A homemaker, she lived in Tillamook before moving to Portland about 60 years ago. In 1940, she married J.S. Survivors include her husband; son, James S.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Remembrances to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Ross Hollywood.

Robert Scott Higginbotham (1953-2005) OR
Robert Scott Higginbotham, 51, of San Jose, died January 1, 2005.
Robert was born on May 15, 1953 in Medford to Orland and Donna Higginbotham. After attending Grants Pass schools, he attended Southern Oregon University and Pacific University at Forest Grove for 2 years before entering the Peace Corps for 2 years, traveling to India. In 1978, he graduated from Portland State, and was chosen outstanding Political Science Student of the Year.
He was the Human Resources Director for Harmonic Light Waves in San, Jose, CA.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sharon; daughter June (15), parents Orland and Donna of Central Point; brother Max of Brookings; and sister Julie Ann of Williams.
Memorial services have been held. Inurnment was at Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

Charles E. Higginbotham (1939-2005) FL/OR
Charles Higginbotham, 66, of Grants Pass, died Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at Laurel Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

James Leonard Higinbotham (1937-2007) OR
James Leonard Higinbotham, 69, passed away at Rogue Valley Medical Center on January 29, 2007 after an extended illness. He was born August 1, 1937, in his grandmother Williams' home in Central Point, Ore. He attended Central Point schools from first through 12th grade, graduating with the class of 1955. He and his classmates were the first four year class to graduate from the new Crater High School. He was active in sports and music throughout his school years. He began playing trumpet in 4th grade and continued until graduation. In addition, he participated in football, baseball, track, and excelled in basketball during his high school years. After graduation he continued to follow his love of sports, playing American Legion Baseball and Medford City League Baseball. Later he coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball. He also served his country in the National Guard.
Jim began his working career in the dairy business for Borden's, located at the Rogue River Creamery in Central Point. Later, he went to work for Jorgensen's Dairy, during which time its name was changed to Mayflower and then to Darigold. He retired in 1995.
On December 31, 1987, he married Jeanne Norris in Reno, Nev. Jim was devoted to their daughter and grandchildren, spending many happy hours together as a family. They were the love of his life. His favorite hobbies included helping his granddaughters with school projects and building lighted Christmas yard decorations.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanne; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Steve Relling; and his granddaughters, Ashley, Brittney, and Stevie Relling, all of Medford; his sister, Patricia Jones of Central Point; nephew and wife, Bill and Jane Jones of Riley, Ore.; niece and husband, Lisa and Gordon Sletmoe of Medford; and great nieces and nephews, Kyle, Hilary, and Benjamin Sletmoe of Medford, BriAnne Jones of Central Point, Brandon and wife, Brandy Jones and their children, Brayden and Bailey of Ft. Lewis, Wash., and Angelica Jones of Eagle Point; plus numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Lucille and Earl Boling; his father, Wayne Higinbotham; and nephew, Richard Jones.
Jim was generous beyond belief. His gentle nature, loving affection, and his devoted care of his wife, Jeanne, will be greatly missed.
A celebration of his life will be held in the Conger Morris Chapel in Central Point on Saturday, February 17, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. Immediately following, there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Medford Gospel Mission, 125 W. Jackson St., Medford, OR 97501.

Max Orland Higginbotham (1951-2007) OR
Max Orland Higginbotham, 56, of Williams, Ore., died Saturday, March 17 at the VA Health Care Facility in Roseburg, Ore.
Arrangements by Stephens Family Chapel.
Max was born January 8, 1951 in Medford. He attended grade school in Medford and moved with his family to the Applegate Valley in the early 1960s, where he graduated from the 8th grade at the Applegate School. He graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1969. Max enlisted in the U.S. Navy shortly after graduation and served 4 years at Norfolk, Va. He later worked aboard the U.S. geological survey ship, the SP Lee, traveling the world over as scientists mapped the sea floor, seeing such places as the Bering Sea, Pao Pao, New Guinea, the Panama Canal, Greece, Italy, Japan, the islands of the South Pacific, the Arctic Circle and Antarctica. He transferred to the University of Hawaii's research vessel, Mauna Wave, and continued his travels around the world while scientists monitored the El Nino effects. After several years he returned to the mainland, working in Redwood City, Calif., repairing sailboats while living aboard his own boat, the Joya. In the early 1990s he and his brother-in-law drove the Pan-American Highway to Costa Rica. He later returned to Oregon and worked as a commercial fisherman. At the time of his illness he was working for Dirt Hog Excavation in Brookings, Ore.
Max's hobbies included riding, repairing and restoring motorcycles. At the time of his entrance to the Health Care Facility in Roseburg, he was restoring a 1964 Honda Dream.
He is survived by two children, Nathan Potter of Jennison, Mich. and Nichole Johnson of Santa Cruz, Calif.; his parents, Orland and Donna Higginbotham of Central Point, Ore.; and a sister, Julie Webster of Williams, Ore.
A younger brother, Robert Scott, proceeded him in death in 2005.
At his request, no services will be held. A gathering of friends and family is planned for a later date.

Harold Houston Hickenbottom (1921-2007) WA/OR
April 12, 1921 - April 9, 2007
Harold Houston "Hal" Hickenbottom died at the age of 85 on April 9, 2007, of causes related to age in Tigard, Oregon.
He was born April 12, 1921 in Zillah, Washington to Frank Houston and Mae Elizabeth (Gray) Hickenbottom.
He attended school at Zillah until 1935, and then graduated from Sunnyside Washington High School in 1939. He played American Legion Baseball for five years and was on the varsity baseball, basketball, track and football teams.
He served during World War II in the US Army Air Corps from 1939 through 1945. He spent three years in Panama; then as an Air Force Lieutenant, served with the 513th Bomb Squadron, 376th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force in Italy as a Bombardier flying missions in B-24's over Germany and Austria from January through May 1945.
He retired from Carpenter's Union Local #22 in San Francisco in 1986 and then moved to Corvallis, Oregon in 1990 and to Beaverton, Oregon in 2003.
Hal was very active in the Sunnyvale, California area coaching Little League Baseball for many years. He also coached AYSO Soccer and was an avid high school baseball and football fan. He was also a very active bowler and golfer.
He was married in 1960 to Patricia Ruth Miller in Reno, Nevada. Hal is survived by his daughter Barbara Alison Graham of Salem, Oregon, and sons Philip Frank of Friday Harbor, Washington and Houston Harold of Tigard, Oregon. Other survivors are his sister Doris Mullin of Walnut Creek, California and his grandchildren Alison, Erin, Melissa, Parker and Cole. He was preceded in death by Patricia Ruth in 2002 and his brother Kenneth in 2005.
At his request, no funeral or memorial services will be held. Disposition by cremation. Interment in the Hickenbottom Family Plot at the Zillah, Washington Cemetery.
Harold "Hal" requested that contributions be made to: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, P.O. Box 19024, Seattle, Washington 98109.

John S. Higginbotham (1917-2007) OK/OR
A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in Ross Hollywood Chapel for John "J.S." Higginbotham, who died Oct. 25 at age 90.
John Higginbotham was born Oct. 18, 1917, in Bristow, Okla., and lived in Portland for more than 60 years. He was a truck manager for an auto dealership. In 1938, he married Thelma Bennett; she died in 2003.
Survivors include his son, James S.; and three grandchildren.
Remembrances to the Oregon Humane Society.

Courier Press (IN) 01/14/2008
Janice Leon Smith Higginbotham (1932-2008) IN/OR
OWENSVILLE, Ind. — Janice L. (Smith) Higginbotham, 75, died Jan. 11, 2008, in Stayton, Ore.
She had worked as a clerk at the Detroit Market and was a member of the Maumee General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, David; daughter, Kathy Snyder; son, Stephen; sisters, Billie Sharp and Judy Dike; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Stayton, Ore. Memorials may be made to Santiam Memorial Hospital in Stayton. North Santiam Funeral Service in Stayton is handling arrangements.

July 23, 1924 — Jan. 28, 2008 J.E. “Bill” Higginbottom, formerly of Lebanon, was called home to heaven Monday. He is survived by wife Frances, daughter Cheryl, two grandsons and one great-grandson. Per Bill’s request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alzheimer Aid Society, 2641 Cottage Way Ste. 4, Sacramento, CA 95825, or a charity of your choice. Frisbie-Warren & Carroll Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Longtime public servant Donna Higginbotham dies
She served on the Central Point council for nearly 25 years
CENTRAL POINT — Donna Higginbotham, a councilwoman who saw Central Point through more than a quarter-century of growth and brought humor into city politics, died Sunday at age 73.
Friends and family remembered Higginbotham Tuesday as outspoken and deeply fond of her community.
She died at an adult foster home after a prolonged, undiagnosed illness that left her unable to communicate in her final days, family members said. Higginbotham leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Orland Higginbotham, three children and many grandchildren.
A City Council member for nearly 25 years during two separate stints, Higginbotham first joined the council in 1980 and served more than a decade during a time of slow growth and limited funding.
She left office in the mid-1990s when former mayor Rusty McGrath was elected and things, she said later, became "a little controversial."
At age 56, she started college and was one of few grandmothers to graduate with a criminology degree from then-Southern Oregon State College in 1991. She spent more than eight years working for Jackson County's juvenile department, using a tough-love approach with teens that prompted many of them to visit her in later years.
In 1999, the then 65-year-old returned to city government during a period of rapid growth and development. After supporting a citywide smoking ban, Higginbotham was one of three council members to face a recall attempt by a citizens group headed by McGrath, town hall critic Larry Thornton and councilwoman Carol Fischer.
With her trademark sense of humor, Higginbotham said of surviving the recall (with the most public support of the three): "We weren't scared of it or anything."
She resigned in 2004, having suffered a series of small strokes. At the time she listed her favorite accomplishments as passing the smoking ban, helping with development of the new city library, working on the Bear Creek Greenway and establishing a park in honor of former Mayor Don Jones.
The day she turned in her resignation, she learned one of her two sons, both of whom would later die of cancer, had been diagnosed with the disease. Of her resignation she said at the time, "I cried about it. ... I just couldn't stand it, but it was time and I knew I should get off. Then the very day I went down to tell them I was retiring, I found out about my son."
Higginbotham's daughter, Julie Webster of Williams, said her mother was known by many as one who "never had a qualm about telling it like it was" and would be "sorely missed."
Kay Harrison, who served for a time with Higginbotham, called her a "genuinely nice person that really cared about her community and her family.
"There are feisty people that are argumentative just so they can stir stuff up, but that wasn't Donna," Harrison said. "She had an opinion and she just stuck to it and she did it in a way that was "¦ just good, never mean-spirited."
Former Mayor Bill Walton remembered Higginbotham, with whom he attended high school, as a "dear, dear person."
Of her mother's humor, Webster recalled a time when out-of-towners were about to visit the family, then living in the Applegate, and ignorantly inquired about the modern amenities in the family's home.
"They asked if we had electricity and phone service and she politely answered, 'Oh yes. We've got all the amenities "¦ and by golly Indian raids are down to once a week!' "
Webster said her mother loved the ocean. The family plans to scatter her ashes this summer along the beaches she often walked with her husband. No public service is planned. Arrangements are being handled by Stephens Family Chapel in Grants Pass.

COTTAGE GROVE — The graveside funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Eugene for Geraldine “Granny Higgs” Higginbotham of Cottage Grove, who died March 15 of age-related causes. She was 93. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. She was born May 8, 1914, in Fontanelle, Iowa, to Robert and Clara Thomas Harter. She worked at the A&W and managed the Rainbow Motel for 18 years. Survivors include a daughter, Janet Booth of Bend; a son, Charles Glade of Sutherlin; a stepson, Raymond of La Pine; a sister, Mary Jane Cooper of Cottage Grove; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Her first husband, Harvey Glade, died in 1939; an infant daughter, Lois Elaine Glade, died in 1936; a son, Gerald Ray Higginbotham, died July 3, 1971.

Mildred Katherine Pratt died of age-related complications on Friday, September 19, 2008, at the age of 91. Mildred Higginbotham was born July 24, 1917, at her family’s home in Tyee, Oregon, to Thomas and Bertha Higginbotham, the youngest of five children. She lived nearly her whole life in Douglas County, Oregon, with the exception of short times in California and Arkansas. Mildred married Leo L. Pratt in 1941, he preceded her in death in 1990. She is survived by her sons: Thomas Pratt, William Pratt, James Pratt; her daughter, Kathy Elaine Davison: six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a private family service. Bill at 503-317-2967. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations may be made to the Oregon Humane Society or the local chapter of A.S.P.C.A., Saving Grace Shelter, Roseburg, Oregon.

Helen Darlyn Higginbotham, 71, of Brookings, died Jan. 29, 2009, in a local hospital following a long illness. She was born Jan. 12, 1938, in San Diego, Calif., to Albert Henry Eugene and Geneva Evelyn Crouse Hulse. She was raised and educated in the San Diego area, and graduated from high school in 1956. On April 22, 1962, she married Dean Higginbotham, and the couple made their home in Chula Vista, Calif. Her husband died in 2001, and Mrs. Higginbotham moved to Brookings in 2003 to be near her sister. Before moving to the area, she met Robert Carter, and they became close companions. Mrs. Higginbotham was a homemaker and a gifted artist in several media. She especially enjoyed sketching and crafts. She also enjoyed campouts in California, flying stunt kites, model airplanes, and vacations at Bass Lake, Calif., playing guitar and keyboard, and family get-togethers. While in California, she belonged to a C.B. radio club and a camping club. She loved animals, especially her dog, Muffie. Mrs. Higginbotham was kind, compassionate, very outgoing, and made friends easily wherever she went. Survivors include sons James Jarman and wife Sherine of Riverbank, Calif., Melvin Hanks and wife Rosa-Linda of Virginia, Fred Thinne of Colorado; brother and sister-in-law Robert and Ruthie Hulse of Roswell, N.M.; sister and brother-in-law Bobbie and Ray Collier of Brookings; companion Robert Carter of Harbor; grandchildren Devin, Galvin and Josie Jarman of Riverbank, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dean Higginbotham; brother Buddie Hulse; sisters Leah Scholten and Marian Jarman. A private memorial gathering will be at a later date. Mrs. Higginbotham’s ashes will be placed next to her husband’s at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. Arrangements by Redwood Memorial Chapel.

Reynolds, Nancy May (Hickenbottom) 58 02/17/1951-01/07/2010 Nancy was born in Eugene She was a nurse manager at Tuality Home Health. Nancy is survived by her husband, Roy J.; sons, Patrick D., Roy W. and Paul J.; and daughter, Dina M. Richards. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Aloha. Arrangements by Finley-Sunset Hills Mortuary.

Donald Dean Higinbotham was born in Central Point, Ore., to Oscar and Mildred (Patton) Higinbotham, and passed away in Grants Pass, Ore., just 84 days before his 88th birthday. Dean was from a long line of early pioneers to southern Oregon including the Higinbotham, Patton, McKee, and Edmondson families. Dean's early education included schools in Central Point, Butte Falls, Prospect, Malin, Klamath Falls, Medford, and Sedro Wooley, Washington. During his high school years in Medford, Dean worked at Bigelow's fountain as a "soda jerk" and later delivered telegrams all over the Medford area on his Schwinn bicycle for the Postal Telegraph Company. He graduated from Medford High in 1940. After some post graduate studies at Sacramento Junior College, Dean went to work for Lockheed Aircraft Company in Long Beach, Calif. Shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dean enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force. After cadet training and extensive automatic pilot and glide bombing instruction, he became the B29 auto pilot and Norden bombsite administrator for Army air fields at Clovis, N.M., Amarillo, Texas and Albuquerque, N.M., overseeing the maintenance and issue of the Norden bombsite for the Air Force fleet of B29 bombers. Dean graduated from Oregon State College in June 1950, with a bachelor of science degree in forestry. Immediately, on June 14, 1950, he went to work for the Weyerhaeuser Company at the Coos Bay branch, where he was in charge of fire control, reforestation, forest management and ultimately as area raw materials manager. He held a restricted radio telephone permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission and served as a Coos County Deputy Sheriff. He is a past chairman of the Colombia River section of the Society of American Foresters, past president of the Coos chapter of the Isaac Walton League, a member of the Coos Bay Methodist Church, a former Toastmaster, and for many years, active in the Coos County United Good Neighbors campaign. In 1967, Dean transferred to the Weyerhaeuser corporate headquarters in Tacoma, Wash., retiring at the end of 1977, as a vice president of the company. After retirement, Dean returned to southern Oregon to live out his life in Grants Pass. Here, Dean became a consultant for the Josephine County forestry department, helping direct their timber sales and reforestation program. During his last 32 years, Dean spent an enormous amount of time researching and documenting the genealogy of his ancestors and many other of the pioneer families of southern Oregon, even confirming the Roxy Ann (the butte) was named for his great-great-grandmother. He produced and presented genealogy books to all members of his immediate family and at least 10 volumes to the Southern Oregon Historical Society. Dean had become one of the most thorough and reliable sources of genealogical information and perhaps the foremost authority on genealogy in southern Oregon. Dean was a lifetime member of Blanco Lodge of Coos Bay and Grants Pass Masonic Lodge AF & AM. He was also a life member of York Rite Bodies Reemers chapter #28 Royal Arch Masons, Rogue Council #23 Cryptic Masons, Melita Commandry #8 and also a member of Hillah Shrine Temple. Dean's closest surviving relatives include first cousins Marcia Skinner, of Medford, Lowell Patton, of Lake Oswego, Keith Stucky, of Beaverton, Sally (Higinbotham) Burns, of Central Point, and Allan Higinbotham, of Ontario, Ore. There will be a memorial service 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors, 612 NW A St., Grants Pass, OR 97528.

Gates – David, 86, died Wednesday, January 12 in Gates. He was born to Riley Morris & Mary Esther (Price) Higginbotham in Owensville, IN., moved to Salem in 1961, to Detroit in 1964, to Stayton in 2000 and lived the last three years in Gates. David served in the US Navy during WWII. He retired from ODOT after 22 years from Detroit. David married Janice Smith on March 8, 1952 in Owensville, IN., she preceded him in death on January 11, 2008. He was a member of Maumee Baptist Church in Owensville, IN. David enjoyed gardening, woodworking, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by children: Kathy (Gary “Zip”) Snyder of Detroit and Steve (Cindy) Higginbotham of Stayton; Sister: Lois Wade of Princeton, IN.; Grandchildren: Coral & Aron Snyder and Nathaniel & Gabriel Higginbotham; and Great-grandchildren: Kaley Snyder and Aurora Cunningham. David was preceded in death by brother: Donald and sisters: Medrith, Irene and Versa. Graveside services will be Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 11:00 am at Lone Oak Cemetery in Stayton. Contributions may be made to Santiam Memorial Hospital, 1401 North 10th Avenue, Stayton, OR 97383.

Higginbotham, Thomas M. 67 02-19-1943 01-02-2011 Tom was born in Bakersfield, Calif. He is survived by his friends. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, in Willamette National Cemetery. Arrangements by Ross Hollywood Chapel.

La Pine resident Raymond "Ray" Higginbotham passed away October 18, 2011 due to complications from bypass surgery. Raymond was born January 7, 1938 in Cottage Grove to Harold "Shorty" & June Higginbotham. He graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1956. He excelled in track, was a Volunteer Fireman for the Cottage Grove Fire Dept. & served in the US Navy. He began his life-long career in the logging industry as a young man working with his father, primarily in the Pacific Northwest, retiring in 2000. He loved spending time in the outdoors hunting & fishing with family & friends. Raymond is survived by his wife Arlene, daughters Amy Ault & Nell Higginbotham, & son Michael Rickard; grandsons Nick & Kyle; stepchildren Jill, Jon, Tony, Marilyn, Mark, Diane, John, & Lora; stepbrothers, stepsisters & cousins. He will be greatly missed by his beloved dogs, Jake & Lexie. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 1-5 p.m. at the Phoenix Inn, 850 Franklin Blvd., Eugene. Please come share your memories, stories, & pictures. Donations to Partners in Care Hospice in Bend; or Humane Society.

William "Willie" T. Higginbotham, age 73, passed away at his home in Klamath Falls with his family at his side on Thursday, March 15, 2012. He was born on Dec. 7, 1938, in Portland, Ore. Willie served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He then worked at Weyerhaeuser and Collins Forest Products for 45 years. He also was a volunteer firefighter for Klamath County Fire District No. 4 for many years. He enjoyed classic cars, politics, his dogs and baseball. After retirement, Willie loved and adored working his part-time job at Ray's Market. Willie is survived by Donna Higginbotham, his wife of 39 years; step-daughter Beverly Rajnus and husband Dan Rajnus of Klamath Falls; step-son William Warner and wife Sheri Warner of Klamath Falls; grandchildren Matthew Rajnus, Sarah Rajnus, Darrell Oates, William Tyler Rajnus, and Kimberly Rajnus; and great-grandchildren Bethany Rajnus and Aiden Oates. He also leaves behind two special friends Boyd Manes and the Kumar family. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. A private family memorial service will be held at a later time. Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd, directors, now at 2680 Memorial Drive, Klamath Falls, Ore., (541-883-3458) is in charge of the arrangements.

Leon Higginbotham, 71, a resident of Salem, OR and a former resident of Leavenworth, WA, died December 5, 2012, at his home in Salem. Leon was born at Old Joe, AR to Everett and Zella (Cox) Higginbotham on November 1, 1941. He moved with his family to Leavenworth in 1949, and then to Willamina, OR in 1952, and it was there that he graduated from high school in 1959. In June of that year, he enlisted in the United States Navy and became a jet engine mechanic. Leon served aboard the Aircraft Carrier the 'Hornet' and the 'Kitty Hawk' during the Vietnam War. While in the Navy in San Diego, he met and married Jerrolyn Bordelon. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1967, he continued working as a jet engine mechanic for several years. In the early 70's, he moved back to the Northwest, spending a few years in Coos Bay, OR with his brother, Dan. He later returned to Washington, spending his time between Seattle and the Wenatchee Valley working as a logger. In 1999, he made his final move back to Salem, where he lived until his death. Leon is survived by his daughters, Julia Collins of Paso Robles, CA and Betsy Higginbotham of San Diego, CA; son, Michael Higginbotham of San Diego, CA; brothers, Owen Higginbotham of Peshastin and Paul Higginbotham of Cashmere; sister, Carolyn Howard of Salem, OR; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Zella Higginbotham; brother, Dan Higginbotham; and sisters, Doris Weyer, Muriel Krehbiel and Verlee Miltenberger. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. at the Peshastin American Legion Hall. Ward's Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, is in care of the arrangements.

Jeanne Ann Higinbotham (Norris), 72, of Medford, Oregon, was taken to Heaven January 17, 2013. She fought a brave battle with a two and half year long extended illness. She passed away at Providence Medford Medical Center surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born February 10, 1940, in Ashland, Ore. She was the eldest of eight children belonging to Richard and Elizabeth Norris. Her early years were spend between New Jersey and the family home in Central Point, Ore. where she attended elementary school and Crater High School. Jeannes fondest memories where of the many times she would visit with her grandparents at their summit lodge on the Siskiyou as a child. After high school, she met and married James L. Duncan and from that marriage came one daughter, Lori J. Duncan. They were married for several years, then divorced in 1980. Jeanne worked as a cashier and meat wrapper at the Talent Drive-In Market in Talent, Ore. in the early 70s. She then went on to manage a neighborhood grocery store in Medford for many years afterward. Jeanne remarried again December 31, 1987, to James L. Higinbotham in Reno, Nev. They enjoyed many years together until his passing in 2007. Together they enjoyed and spoiled their three granddaughters. Her favorite time of year was Christmas, where they would spend many hours building the holiday decorations for their yard. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard (Butch) Norris; and husband, James L. Higinbotham. She is survived by her only daughter, Lori Relling (Steven); three granddaughters, Ashley, Brittney, and Stevie; one grandson, Travis; two great-granddaughters, Peyton and Johanna; brothers, James Norris (Doris), Orville Norris (Jaci), Frank Norris (Diana),and Clyde Norris (Sheryl); sisters, Helen McCann, and Nancy Bourgeois (Jerry); sister-in-law, Linda Norris; and several nieces, and nephews. Jeanne will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, and kind, giving generosity to everyone who knew her. There will be a celebration of life ceremony at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Diabetes Association.

Higginbotham, Willard E. 82 Sept. 27, 1931 Dec. 03, 2013 As per his request, no service will be held. Willard was born in Tonasket, Wash., and passed away in Clackamas. He served in the Korean War. He is survived by wife, Kathy; two children from a previous marriage; a nephew; a cousin; and many friends who will miss him. Love for his pets, both the past and present, absolutely adored him. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to OHS, PAWS, Family Dogs New Life Shelter, Casey Eye Institute or the Oregon Food Bank.

Arrangements under the direction of Chapel of the Valley-L.B. Hall Funeral H, Grants Pass, OR.

Helen Higginbotham Wanless, age 99 of Oregon and formerly of Richland Center, died on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at the Oregon Manor. Mrs. Wanless was born Sept. 9, 1915, in Sabin, to Jay Briggs Higginbotham and Ida Brown Higginbotham. On Aug. 21, 1940, she married Lyle W. Wanless and they farmed in Dieter Hollow while Helen worked at O’Bryan Brothers in Richland Center. Lyle and Helen retired in 1972 in Gault Hollow and Helen moved to Richland Center and then to Oregon. Survivors include sons, Lyle D. Wanless (Ann) of Brooklyn, Duane L. Wanless (Judy) of Neenah; daughter, Alice Hill (Lennie) of Minocqua; Nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lyle; daughter, Alvena Elaine; brothers, Aubrey, Frank and Richard; sister, Elsie Fry, and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wanless was a kind and great mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful homemaker and gracious lady that made everyone appreciate life and the enjoyment of others. We will miss you mom, you were such an inspiration and our love will be with you always with your journey with Jesus. Memorial services will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at the Pratt Memorial Chapel, 120 North Park St., Richland Center, 53581, with Duane Thomas officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 p.m. Burial will be at a later date at the Mount Tabor Cemetery at Sabin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Basswood Community Church. Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service of Richland Center is representing the family. On behalf of the family, many thanks go to friends, relatives and neighbors who loved Helen and made her journey wonderful.

Penny was born on May 27, 1927 and passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Penny was a resident of Sheridan, Oregon at the time of her passing. She spent the rest of her childhood through High School in Roseburg. After High School. She was married to Ray. A memorial service will be held Feb 29 2016 at 2:00PM at the LDS church in Willamina Oregon.

Patricia Rauscher
1928-2016

Patricia A. "Pat" Rauscher, 88, a longtime resident of the Forest Grove community, died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016 at Jennings McCall II Assisted Living Center in Forest Grove.

PATRICIA ANN RAUSCHER was born April 21, 1928 in Sutherlin, Oregon, the daughter of the late Morris Cable Hickenbottom and Verna May (Powell) Hickenbottom. She was raised and received her education in several communities, as her father's teaching assignments took them to several towns. They included Cottage Grove, Burns, Prineville and Portland, where she graduated from Franklin High School. She also attended Pacific University in Forest Grove for one year. After raising her children, Pat attended Portland State University, where she earned her Bachelor's in Education and a Master's degree in Library Science.

Pat was united in marriage to Jerome "Jerry" Henry Rauscher on June 2, 1946 at White Temple Baptist Church in Portland. Pat and Jerry lived in Forest Grove for their entire marriage. They owned a home on 15th Place in Forest Grove for fifty-eight years, moving to the Jennings McCall Retirement Community in 2012.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, on February 1, 2014 after celebrating over sixty-seven years of marriage together.

Pat had taught kindergarten and served as a librarian at Joseph Gale Elementary School in Forest Grove for sixteen years until she retired at the age of fifty-eight years old.

Pat had been a longtime and active member of the Forest Grove United Church of Christ for over sixty-seven years. She also was a member of the Valley Art Association and she and Jerry both sold their artwork at their Gallery. In her early married life she was also a member of the Pacific Progress Club.

Among her special interests she enjoyed counted cross stitching, reading and traveling, having travelled around the US, and toured Italy, Austria and England. In their retirement years, Pay and Jerry spent many winters at Indian Skies Resort in Coolidge, Arizona. Pat also collected teddy bears and mugs from her travels.

Pat was also preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Verna Hickenbottom and her brother, John Hickenbottom.

Survivors include her four children and their spouses, Beth Armstrong (Steve) of Fremont, California; Nancy Stites (Dale Imbleau) of Portland, Oregon; Ken Rauscher (Ann Root), of Seattle, Washington and Terri Rauscher Clay (Paul), of La Habra, California and her sister, Betty Bell, of Gresham, Oregon.

Also surviving are her eight grandchildren and their spouses, Chris and Breanna Armstrong, of Brentwood, California; Lindy and Jason Brown, of Fremont, California; Jacob and Jessica Imbleau, of Portland, Oregon; Shannon Clay, of La Habra, California; Kara Clay, of La Habra and Tim Clay, of La Hambra; Brian and Andi Foley, of Emmett, Idaho; Audrey and Chris Thornburgh, of Oregon City, Oregon; her nine great-grandchildren, Cameron Armstrong, Genevieve Brown, Amelia Brown, Alyssa Imbleau, Caden Foley, Devyn Foley, Erynn Foley, Blue Thornburgh and Charlotte Thornburgh and numerous and nieces.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, remembrances may be contributions to the
United Church of Christ Organ Renovation Fund, PO Box 265, Forest Grove, OR 97116 in her memory.

Salem, Oregon Nancy was born on May 3, 1945 and passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Nancy was a resident of Salem, Oregon.

Bob was born November 29, 1926 to Lawrence and Lillian Higinbotham in Port Angeles, Washington. He grew up in Pysht, Washington, a small logging community. There, he learned to love fishing, hunting and crabbing. When he was 14 years old, he caught a 63 pound Chinook salmon, a local news story.

During World War II, he attended Clallam Bay High School and excelled at basketball. He often had to jog 13 miles home from practice due to wartime coastal blackouts. His graduation was on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Bob spent one year at the University of Washington which established him as a Husky fan.

In his early work life, he was a logger for six years around Oregon and Washington.

From 1950-1952, he served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Following Korea, he graduated from DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago, studying electronics, leading to his employment at Boeing as a radar technician for eight years.

On May 17, 1958, he married Barbara Jean Harman at the St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Port Angeles. The couple lived in Kirkland, Washington with their two boys, Larry and Alan before moving to Corvallis where their daughter Jeanie was born. Bob was employed by the US Postal Service for 23 years until his retirement in 1989.

Bob’s interests included family fishing, gardening, crabbing, viewing all sports, country music and creatively planning vacations around the Northwest.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife, Barbara in 2015 after 58 years of marriage.

He is survived by children, Larry, Alan and Jeanie Higinbotham; and grandchildren Eric, Katie and Sienna Higinbotham.

Donations may be made in memory of Robert to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society or Operation Homefront.

3/4/2020

Robert Leroy Higginbotham (1954-2020) OR

February 12, 1954 - February 29, 2020

Robert Higginbotham passed away on February 29, 2020. Funeral Home Services for Robert are being provided by Neptune Society - Portland of Happy Valley, OR.

Eugene Register-Guard Feb. 5, 2021

Nell Higginbotham (1969-2021) OR
August 3, 1969 - January 18, 2021
Nell passed away from natural causes at Pete Moore Hospice House, Eugene, Oregon. She was born in Bend, Oregon to Raymond and Gladys Higginbotham. Nell is survived by her mother, sisters Jill (James) Neider, Amy (Chris) Ault, brothers Anthony (Kym) McCabe and Jon McCabe. She was beloved by her nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond.
Nell enjoyed summers in Alaska working at Eureka Lodge. Her family shared in the fun, adventures and making memories during those summers. She graduated Churchill High School and Lane Community College (Nursing), Eugene, Oregon and University of Anchorage Alaska (BA). She studied in Italy, taught English in Turkey and visited the Vatican. Nell enjoyed the Oregon Coast and rafting with her mom in Alaska and Oregon.
Nell worked as an RN at Oregon Cardiology in Springfield, Oregon. Prior to nursing she worked as an Executive Director for MDA and Event Coordinator for the Alzheimer's Association.
We love her and will miss her sweet loving spirit and the joy she brought to our lives. A donation in memory of Nell can be made to Pete Moore Hospice House. A celebration of life is planned for a later date.

Joyce Irene Finster passes away on February 11, 2024. She was born to John C. and June M. (nee Brown) Higginbotham in Spokane, WA on January 8, 1951. She joined a brother Alan and was the older sister of Lynn and Denise. Joyce was raised on the family wheat farm north of Hartline, WA. She attended school at Hartline and graduated in 1969. Joyce was very active in 4-H and was selected as an exchange student and spent a summer in Spain. She was also a very competitive basketball player and a straight A student. Joyce continued her education at Washington State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then went on to complete her Master's Degree at the University of North Carolina. She went to work overseas for the United States government for 20 years until her retirement. It was during this time she met the love of her life, Richard "Curly" Finster, and they were married in April of 1989. After retirement, Joyce and Curly settled in Alsea, OR where they enjoyed LOTS of fishing, rock hunting, wood working and yearly trips to Yellowstone. Joyce was an avid photographer and always had her camera ready for that perfect candid shot. Joyce loved her family and was always available for an uplifting conversation and a good hug. Joyce is survived by her loving husband Curly, brother Alan (Pamela) Higginbotham, sister Denise (Bob) Hale, nephews Adrian (Amanda) Higginbotham, Matthew Warrick, nieces Emily (Ryan) Hunt, Jackie (Austin) Zurfluh, 4 great nephews and nieces, and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister and brother-in-law Lynn and Tom Warrick. A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, February 16 at 11:00 am at McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th St, Corvallis, OR. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hartline Cemetery of WA or a charity of your choice. Memories and condolences can be left on Joyce's tribute page on the McHenry Funeral Home website.

Perla (Jarquin Cruz) Higginbotham of Pueblo West, Colorado, was born on September 13, 1972 in Nicaragua to Pablo Jarquin and Perla Cruz. She died on March 13, 2024 in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 51 years. Perla lived in Nicaragua until the age of 12 when her family moved to Panama. She was united in marriage to Richard Higginbotham on April 15, 1994 in Panama City, Panama. They lived in several places while Richard was in the military before settling in Hermiston, Oregon. In 2o12 they moved to Pueblo, Colorado where they have lived since. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church and was a Royal Ranger Commander. Perla enjoyed sewing, cooking, shopping singing, movies and traveling. She loved time with family and cherished being a Mom. She is survived by her Husband: Richard Higginbotham, West Pueblo, CO; sons: Joshua and Caleb Higginbotham, West Pueblo, CO; daughter: Abigail Higginbotham, West Pueblo, CO; parents: Pablo & Perla Jarquin, Panama; brother: Maykel Jarquin, Panama; sister: Estrella Jarquin, Panama; father-in law and mother-in-law: Ed and Debbie Higginbotham, Hermiston, OR; sisters-in-law: Yolanda Board (Jesse), Hermiston, OR and Joanna Hayden (Levi), Hermiston, OR; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon. Please share memories of Perla with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

November 29, 1926 — April 24, 2019