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Gwen Funk Mitchell, 76, of Medford, passed away peacefully at her home on December 15, 2022 after battling cancer for over a year. Gwen was born Gwendolyn Lea Funk August 24th 1946 in Spokane, WA where she was raised. Gwen graduated from Lewis & Clark High school in 1964 and attended the University of Washington and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in nursing and became a registered nurse. In 1969, she married Thomas Magnussen of Tacoma, WA. In 1975 they moved to southern Oregon. She worked as an obstetrics nurse for over 30 years at Rogue Valley Medical Center. After a divorce from Tom in 1984, she would remarry Michael Mitchell of Butte Falls, Oregon. Gwen always found peace in the outdoors and was an active member of Slopes and Trails. She was an avid downhill skier and skied into her 70s. She had done extensive traveling the last few years to Turkey, Patagonia, Indonesia, and Nova Scotia. She is survived by her two sons: Brian Magnussen of Vancouver, WA, an architect and small business owner, and John Magnussen of Denver, CO, a pilot. She has four grandchildren.
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Mike Dirks
Gwen was a special person. She was kind, empathetic and always had a had smile to cheer you up or a should to cry on. She will be missed.
Sheri Jill Ellis
I have numerous fond memories of Gwen at Indian Canyon Golf Course. We played many afternoons there with our golf team. Laughter was prevalent during those days. One time Gwen thought I had a hole in one on what is now the 8th hole! We were very disappointed to discover I was only a couple of inches away once we had view of the green. She almost seemed as disappointed as I. I lost contact with Gwen after high school but it sounds like she had a productive and happy life. So long fellow golf lover!
Molly Susan McLellan (Bennion)
Gwen was always a delight. Fun to greet in the halls or work with on school committees. What a wonderful OB nurse she must have been. Condolences to her family and, no doubt many, good friends.
Richard Gary Lambert
Gwen is another special member of our class who is unfortunately no longer with us. Rest in peace.
Sally Joanne Calkins
Gwen was a super achiever from piano lessons in grade school to latin class in junior high and to golf team at LC. I always admired her super abilities and talent. Even though I lost track after high school Gwen tracked me down to send me an article she had been saving. I wish now i had not let life get in the way of keeping in better contact. Know you are up there with God and your parents and are at peace. Sally Calkins
Flora Anne Nelson (Lovejoy)
Gwen was such a lovely lady. Always friendly and warm to every one.
May her sons and husband find peace in how beloved she was.