Rogue Valley Street Rods

Marvin Donneaud

  MARVIN G DONNEAUD
JANUARY 16, 1939 – FEBRUARY 7, 2012

He could fix anything, make anything better. He did this without much formal education. He was very talented. He continued to thrive for over 6 years after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2005. Then it took his life and his boundless gifts.
He was born in Rockford, Illinois and moved to California at 20 years old with his first wife Penny. They raised 2 daughters together and later divorced. He married Barbara in 1978. Together they saw a big chunk of the world, every continent except Antarctica. Travel was a real joy in their life. They chose to move to the Rogue Valley in 1991. He loved this place, especially their home on Old Military Road.
He was always employed in the automobile business, service department, body shop manager, sales. He also worked in material damage appraisal for an insurance company. He usually had 2 jobs since one of them was always working on his own home. He loved tools and having a big shop where everything had it’s own place. He would do projects for friends but not for money, just because he cared for them and wanted to do it right.
He was preceded in death by his parents Irma and Bernerd, his brother Leon, his daughter Michele, and his first wife Penny.
He is survived by his wife Barbara, his daughter Cheri, his brother Ken, and his 2 cats Tucker and Sydney. His passing leaves a huge hole in the lives of so many. Before he died many of his friends stopped by for one last visit. Thank you. He will be cremated.

Donald Coghill Sr.

Donald LeRoy Coghill, Sr., 74, of Medford, Ore., passed away peacefully at his home May 13, 2011, after a courageous 2 1/2-year battle with cancer. He was born on January 14, 1937, in Medford, to the late Roy and Lois Coghill.

Donald grew up in Talent, Ore., and graduated from Talent High School in 1955. While in school, he lettered in many sports, including baseball and football. He pitched for the state co-championship team in 1954.

After graduation, Don began a 35-year career with Pacific Northwest Bell as a lineman and retired in February 1990 as a construction manager.

In April 1955, Don married Liz (Betty Ann) Taylor. They had three children. While raising their family, they enjoyed many years at the family cabin at Lake of the Woods. They were later divorced.

In 1987, Don married Jan Swicegood. Together they built a 1932 street rod and enjoyed many years of fun. Driving his car was the joy of Don’s life. He and Jan met a lot of wonderful friends and traveled to many events throughout the country. He built the shop of his dreams and loved spending time in it. Don was a very talented person. He could fabricate and create anything, from pedal cars to race cars.

Don belonged to many clubs, including The Road Knights, Motorcycle Riders Association, Oregon Drag Racing Association and Rogue Valley Street Rods.

Don is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jan; stepmother, Sybil Coghill; sisters, Carol (Monty) Wray and Nancy (Jack) Barrett; children, Deb (Jeff) Wilson, of Medford, Lori (Tip) Quinowski, of Medford, Don (Martha) Coghill, Jr., of Grants Pass, Ore., Eric (Jodie) Gough, of Rio Vista, Calif.; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the Eagle Point Grange, 5 South Shasta Avenue, Eagle Point, Ore., at 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact Janie, 541-899-9948, or Diane, 541-779-8431.

Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Don’s family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Dibb and all of the special people at Hematology and Providence Hospital.

George E. Bailey

George E. Bailey, 65, of Medford, Ore., beloved husband, brother, father and friend, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at home. He was born March 23, 1945, in Whittier, Calif., the son of the late Virginia and Kenneth Bailey and is preceded in death by his son, Robert Kenneth Bailey.

George graduated from Artesia High School in Whittier and later worked as a Deputy Sheriff for the City of Industry in Los Angeles. He moved to Medford in 1979, with his son, Christopher, and worked for Lithia Motors until his retirement in 1999. It is here that he met his wife, Virginia Gini Bailey, whom he married in 1996 and shared thirteen wonderful years.

George loved life, he loved his family and he cherished his friends. He was an active member of the Rogue Valley Street Rods (RVSR) serving as President, Secretary and Editor, entertaining club members with his monthly car club newsletters until his passing. He was passionate about helping others and worked to acquire jackets for the Coats for Kids program each holiday season as well as canvassing local businesses for contributions to the Child Development and Rehabilitation Clinic. He and his wife were in the process of building their dream street rod, a 1934 Plymouth, there’s a 1955 Study pick-up in the works and the daily driver is a 1929 Nash. Anyone with a rod is asked to drive their favorite to the service to honor George’s memory.

He is survived by wife, Virginia L. Bailey; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Dana Bailey, of Oregon City, Ore.; sister and brother-in-law, Vicki and Sam Butchereit, of Medford, Ore.; Virginia Bailey’s son, Edward M. Teemer, of Seattle, Wash.; Virginia Bailey’s daughter and son-in-law, Carey and Eric Renn; grandchildren, Natalie and Bridget Bailey, of Oregon City, Ore.; and grandchildren Raina Teemer and Caden Renn, of Seattle, Wash.

Above all George was a man of integrity, a true and cherished friend and a man of his word. He was best known for his sharp wit and ever present sense of humor. All those who love George wish they’d had more time to share another story, laugh at another joke and tell him once again how much they love him.

A memorial service will be held June 20, 2010, at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Medford at 4:00 p.m. followed by a fellowship. The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Coats for Kids program through RVSR.

Phillip T. “Pete” Young, Jr
MEDFORD, OR – Phillip T. Young, 69, Born November 11, 1936, he died April 15, 2006, at his home. Arrangements handled by RogueValley Funeral Home.

Carl Lee Neithercutt
SHADY COVE, OR – Carl Lee Neithercutt, 81, passed away on October 8, 2008, at his home. An open memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Conger~Morris, 715 West Main St., Medford, OR. In lieu of flowers the family  requests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association. Carl was born on January 12, 1927 in Lake Pleasant, AZ, to parents, George and Bertha Neithercutt. On July 28, 1945, he married his wife, Marjorie Neithercutt, who survives him. He owned Shasta Marina Resort in California before  retiring to Shady Cove. He loved vintage cars, boating and the outdoors. He was a member of the Rogue River Ramblers RV Club and Rogue Valley Street Rods. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In addition to his wife, Carl is survived by his son, David Lee Neithercutt; his daughters, Kathleen Louise Reigner, and Nancy Lou Cordero; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Arrangements by Conger~Morris Funeral Directors, 541-772-7111.