White, Judy Wallis. Baker County, Oregon Obituaries. Published by AccessGenealogy.com. Copyright 1999-2013, all rights reserved.
John C. Walker, 44, Grand Ridge, Fla., died April 4, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Hospital E.R., Baker City, Ore. Arrangements are under the direction of Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, Baker City, Ore. Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, April, 2007 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor
Baker City, Oregon John Alpha “Al” Walker, 78, of Baker City, died Oct. 14, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Friends are invited to join the family after the service for a dinner at the Extension Building. Al was born on Jan. 6, 1928, at San Jose, Calif., to Loyal Goodlow and Esther Barrette Walker. The family later moved to Sweet Home, where he attended school until he started logging at the age of 15. He continued logging until he joined … Read more
Harriet Walker, 98, died on April 11, 2006, at Arcadia, Calif. With the help of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home, Harriet is now resting next to her parents at Cloverdale Cemetery in Boise. Harriet Hortense Walker, or “Aunt Horty” as she was affectionately known, was born at home in Nampa, Idaho, on Aug. 8, 1908, to Kate Share Ward and Henry B. Ward. She lost her hearing at the age of 9 months, the result of scarlet fever and whooping cough. At age 7, Harriet and her mother boarded a train at Nampa on their way to the Idaho State … Read more
Girtha Gwen Walker, 81, of Kennewick, Wash., passed away, Tuesday, July 29, 2003, following a brief illness at Kennewick. At her request, there were no services. Girtha was born to Rachel and William Bainbridge on Dec 11, 1922, in Fentonia, Idaho. She was raised in North Powder by her mother and stepfather William R. Nice. She married William J. Walker on July 9, 1938, in Weiser, Idaho. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, William J. Walker of Kennewick, her son, Larry Walker of Kennewick, daughter and husband, Leanne and Steve McCalmant of Montana, brother Ben Bainbridge of … Read more
Haines, Oregon Donald Leon Walker, 69, a resident of Haines, died on Monday, March 10, 2003. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Haines United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be March 19 at 2 p.m. at the City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Ariz. Don was born in Gilbert, Ariz., with Military Honors. Jan. 13, 1934. He resided there most of his life. Mr. Walker was a member of the Gilbert United Methodist Church, as well as a graduate of Gilbert High School, Class of 1952. Don took his Senior Year off … Read more
Steve Waldron, 53, died April 18, 2009, at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise There will be a traditional funeral and a celebration of Steve’s life at 2 p.m. Thursday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Halfway. The Rev. Bill Shields, Gordon Bond and Father Rob Irwin will officiate. Vault interment will be at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Friends are invited to join the family for a potluck reception after the interment at the Halfway Lions Hall. Steve was born on Feb. 11, 1956, at The Dalles. He was raised and educated in Washington, … Read more
Ellen Belle Waldron, 94, a Halfway native, died Dec. 18, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Ellen developed pneumonia after a fall in her apartment at Settlers Park. She had suffered a stroke in June 1999 that left her unable to walk by herself. She had spent 15 months with her son, then moved to Settlers Park a year ago. Her funeral was today at the Pine Valley Presbyterian Church in Halfway. The Rev. Bill Shields officiated. Interment was at Pine Valley Cemetery. Ellen was born Sept. 8, 1907, at Halfway to James P. Ritter and Ella Belle Canady. She … Read more
Joel F. Waldo, 45, of Baker City, died Oct. 22, 2004, at his home with his devoted wife, Cindy, his mother-in-law, Phyllis, and his minister by his side. He was diagnosed with lung cancer on Oct. 16, 2003, even though he had never smoked a day in his life. His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 1995 Fourth St. Pastor Susan Barnes will officiate. Joel was born on Aug. 19, 1959, at Sioux City, Iowa. He worked very hard all his life and was constantly learning new things so he could do it himself. … Read more
Baker City, Oregon Waynette Waggoner, 65, of Baker City, Ore., died July 23, 2006, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho. Her husband, Steve Waggoner of 36 years and her children were at her side. A Memorial service will be held July 28, 2006, 11 a.m. at the Baker City Christian Church. Pastor Roger Scovil of the Baker City Christian Church will officiate. A reception will follow at the Baker City Christian Church. Cremation will be at Eastern Oregon Pioneer Crematory. Waynette was born to Marcella and Lloyd Lang on March 20, 1941 in Salem, Ore. After serving in World … Read more
Baker City, Oregon Laura Jane Wade, 83, of Baker City died Jan. 20, 2001, at her home in Union. Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Her longtime friend and neighbor, Pastor Ralph Holcomb, will officiate. Mrs. Wade was born on April 16, 1917, at Salt Lake City to Charles W. Bulkley and Nellie Sewell Bulkley. She was raised at Boise where she attended school. She moved to Baker City in 1942 where she met and married Thomas W. Wade. She worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital from 1963 … Read more
Hugh Francis “Waddy” Waddell, 92, of Baker City, died Sept. 12, 2007, in Winnemucca, Nev. There will be no formal services. The family wants you to remember “Waddy” with a warm smile. Hugh was born in Riverside, Calif., on April 13, 1915. He was in the United States Army from 1945-1947 in the Army of Occupation stationed in Korea. Hugh was employed with Pacific Bell Telephone Company in Southern California for 35 years, retiring in 1972 to Richland to enjoy his outdoor dream of hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Eagle Valley Grange in Richland. In 1994 … Read more
Dorothy Von Arx, 88, of Pendleton, a former resident of Baker City and North Powder, died May 18, 2007, at a Pendleton care center. Private interment will be at the Olney Cemetery near Pendleton. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Von Arx was born on March 2, 1919, at Baker City. She was the daughter of Charles J. and Frances Heard Law. Several years later, the family moved to North Powder. She attended schools at North Powder and Walla Walla High School. She was a 1936 Baker High School graduate. She later attended Baker Business College … Read more
Thomas Wesley Vollmer, 25, of Portland, died May 19, 2002. His memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Central Lutheran Church in Eugene. Mr. Vollmer was born on June 1, 1976, at Baker City to Andrea Nicholson Wiggins and Wesley Vollmer. He moved with his family to McMinnville in 1980 where he lived until 1985 when they moved to Corvallis. He lived there until 1989 and then moved to Eugene where he lived before moving to Portland in 2001. He worked at Starbucks and Renner’s Grill in the Multnomah Village of Portland. He also worked at the … Read more
Leslie Voit, 90, Baker City, Ore., resident died June 8, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, Baker City, Ore. Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, June 14, 2007 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor
Baker City, Oregon Curt Stanley Voeller, 43, of The Dalles, died Dec. 15, 2004, at The Dalles. At his request there will not be a public funeral. Private cremation was at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory, with Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Curt was born July 17, 1961, at Baker City, the beloved son of Stanley Carroll and Winifred “Joanne” Voeller. He was the youngest of four children. The family moved to the Willamette Valley, and Curt attended school in Salem. He worked construction in Portland, Salem and The Dalles areas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and … Read more
Obituary for Vivian “Ruby” Matthews, age 80, who died Dec. 4, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services.
Beatrice Vetter, 93, died Sept. 19, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Health Services in Baker City. A private family interment was held today at Mount Hope Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church. Pastor Dave Deputy will officiate. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception at the church following the service. Beatrice Irene Vetter was born Feb. 4, 1916, in Webster, Wis., to Ida C. (Benston) and Lloyd J. VanCurren. She graduated from Barron High School in 1935, and was a waitress at the Barron Creamery until she moved to … Read more
Willard Dale Vernholm, 73, of Baker City, died Sept. 25, 2005, at Idlewood Manor. At his request there will be no services. Cremation by Eastern Oregon Pioneer Crematory. Dale was born on Feb. 11, 1932, in York, Neb., to Carl Willard and Lois Louetta Middleton Vernholm. When Dale was about 4 years old the family moved to Corvallis. He attended school at Lewisburg and Corvallis High School. In 1947, at 15, Dale’s family moved to New Plymouth, Idaho. When Dale was only 16, but needing to be 18, he lied about his age and went to work for the Payette … Read more
Lynn C. “Cam” Vermillion, 87, of Spokane, Wash., a former Baker City resident, died Sept. 19, 2001, at his home. There will be a graveside service Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. His remains will be interred next to the grave site of his wife, Jackie. There was an open house memorial service at his home in Spokane on Sept. 23. Mr. Vermillion was born and raised in Baker City. He was the son of Lynn V. and Grace Vermillion. His father was a former Baker stationmaster for Union Pacific Railroad. During the 1930s, Mr. Vermillion was a … Read more
Teresa Ann Lewis Vaughan began her next great journey on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, surrounded by family and friends. Teresa was born July 2, 1955, in Ontario, Ore., to Keith and Fern Lewis. She lived in Ontario until the summer of her 17th year when her father’s promotion with the Oregon State police moved the family to Baker City. Teresa always had a great love for animals. She learned to ride horses at a young age and became a skilled horseman and rodeo competitor. Her specialty was barrel racing. She eventually went on to be crowned Miss Oregon High School … Read more