La Grande, Oregon
Spencer Fredrick Mastrude
Spencer Fredrick Mastrude, 84, of La Grande died Feb. 14 at a local care home. A funeral is planned for 11 a.m. Monday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley.
Mr. Mastrude was born April 29, 1922, to Fredrick and Agnes (Lozier) Mastrude in Joseph. He was educated in both Joseph and La Grande and graduated from Enterprise High School. He worked with his father, farming and ranching for a few years, then did some work in the logging industry. He later went to work in heavy construction, mostly as a cat skinner.
He married Nellie Hanby in 1941, and they later divorced. He met Guelda Lampman in La Grande, and they were married in 1956 in Douglas, Wyo. His work took them to New Mexico, Arizona, California, Washington and Oregon.
Mr. Mastrude was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed his family and playing cards of all kinds, especially pinochle. He will be remembered for his love of telling stories.
Survivors include his children, Peggy Johnson of La Grande, Joe Mastrude of Lake Stevens, Wash., Billie Mae Carpenter of Magalia, Calif., and Alvin Mastrude of Island City; 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, Selwin Mastrude of Baker City and Gene Mastrude of Westport, Wash.; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2006; parents; a brother, Alan Mastrude; and a son, Michael Mastrude.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande 97850.
The Observer – Obituaries for the week ending Feb. 17, 2007 – Published: February 17, 2007