Aileen Barbara Wiltrout

May 1, 1923 - January 14, 2020

Aileen B. Wiltrout Aileen B. Wiltrout, age 96, of Medford, Oregon passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 14, 2020. Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Phoenix, Oregon, with a time fellowship and food following. Aileen (with her twin sister Elaine) was born May 1, 1923, in Turlock, California; she was the last of seven children born to Walter and Eleanor Coltharp. She grew up on a homestead near Moorcroft, Wyoming. She married Dan Wiltrout on October 30, 1942; they were married 54 years before his passing in January 1996. They were the proud parents of 7 children, 6 boys and 1 girl. Aileen was a dedicated homemaker, caring for her family as they relocated from Wyoming to Montana and then to Ashland, Oregon in 1968. After most of their children had left the nest, she served as a pastry chef at South Oregon University for 20 plus years. She spent her last 4 years as a resident at Fountain Plaza, Medford; she loved having such a large family of friends all under one roof, and the excellent care and attention she received. Aileen loved the Lord; she served as a Sunday School teacher and she loved to sing to and for her Lord. Music and singing were a special part of Aileen’s life and she shared her enthusiasm and encouraged her children and many of her grandchildren to do the same. Some of her favorite scriptures (and daily prayers) were, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer” (Psalm 19:14), “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverb 22:6) and “All things work together for good to those that love God and are called according to His purposes” (Romans 8:28). She is survived by 5 children, Darrel (Gale), Mary (Garfield), Gary (Maureen), Rodney (Sandy), and Mark Daniel (Irene); preceding her were sons Tim (Lynn) and Stanley (Eva). She has many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a few great-great-grandchildren. She will be missed by family and friends. Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland Private internment @ Scenic Hills Cemetery