Bill Lovewell

Bill Lovewell, age 90, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, August 21, 2011 at his home.

Bill was born February 7, 1921 in Hatton, Arkansas to Miller & Mary Lovewell. He grew up in Texas until he enlisted in the United States Navy immediately following the Pearl Harbor invasion. In 1943 he married Joan Rabsahl in San Diego, California where they lived until retirement. After the end of World War II, Bill was discharged from the Navy and started Lovewell’s Applicance Service which he owned and operated for 18 years. He and Joan then worked in Christian camping for six years and Bill was employed by the San Diego School District until he fully retired in 1989. In 1990 they moved to Oregon.

Bill was a member of Shadow Mountain Church in San Diego, California. Together with Joan, they were active members and mission volunteers in their church all during their 68 years of marriage. Bill also volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America.

He especially enjoyed woodcarving.

Survivors include his wife, Joan M. Lovewell of Grants Pass, Oregon; a daughter, Susan Bong of Charleston, South Carolina; a son, William P. Lovewell of Rogue River, Oregon; two sisters, Josephine Horton of Hunt, Texas and Sue Lock of San Antonio, Texas; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Billie Kensing, Midge Smith and Peggy Kensing.

Private services and interment will be held at Eagle Point National Cemetery. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to Asante Hospice Foundation, 2600 Siskiyou Blvd Suite 100, Medford, Oregon 97504, Rogue Valley Medical Center, 2825 E Barnett Road, Medford, Oregon 97504 or Billy Graham Evangelical Association, PO Box 1270, Charlotte, North Carolina 28201-1270.