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Lawrence E. (Gene)
Grisham

Lawrence (Gene) Grisham, 69, passed Friday, June 8, 2007 at home with family. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1900 Crater Lake Ave., Medford. Alicia Spieder will be officiating.

Gene was born June, 1937 in Adair County, Okla. On September 23, 1957 he married his wife, Vivian.

In 1962, Gene moved to the Rogue Valley with his family. He retired from Boise Cascade in 2000, after 32 years of employment. Gene enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling, and spending time with family and friends.

Gene is survived by his wife, Vivian Grisham; his daughters, Kathryn Smith and Kimberly Freeman; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father. He was followed in death by his brother, Larry Crittenden.

Arrangements handled by Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary of Medford.
Published by Mail Tribune on Jun. 12, 2007.

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Dianna Levingston

June 18, 2007

Vivian and family,
My deepest sympathy to you all.

Marilyn Hamilton

June 14, 2007

Sorry to hear this news.Our sympathy is with you.
Vern Grisham, Marilyn Hamilton, Mike Grisham

Ken Helms

June 13, 2007

I will always remember Gene as the guy who thougt me how to fish. He was a man of impecable integrity and I will miss him.

Patti Bruno

June 12, 2007

Vivian and Family, I was so sorry to hear that Gene passed away. My mom (Sandy Pelser) was quite upset. I will always remember going over to your house on Chicory Lane and playing with your daughters. Our prayers and love go out to you.

Patti (Guches) Bruno

Cheryl Helms

June 12, 2007

My deepest sympathy.

Donald Grisham

June 12, 2007

So sorry to hear about this, for Us it is a Double Tragety, Uncle Don and Aunt Rea.

Wilma Baldridge

June 12, 2007

Thoughts and prayers of Carl, Lucille, Clara, Wilma, and Tommy are with you, Vivian, and your entire family.

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