Pope, Evaline Emele – Obituary

Funeral services for Evaline Emele Pope, 86, 2619 Auburn St., who died at St Elizabeth Hospital Tuesday morning following a short illness, will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. at the Beatty Chapel. The Rev. Kenneth Grafham will officiate with interment in following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Pope, daughter of Baker County Pioneers David and Betty Emele, was born at Medical Springs on Aug. 31, 1877. Mrs. Pope, a county resident all her life, was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Pope, in 1940 and by her three sisters and two brothers. She was a member of the … Read more

Pontius, James William – Obituary

Huntington, Oregon James William Pontius, 65, of Huntington, died Nov. 21, 2001, at his home. His memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Huntington Christian Center. Disposition was by cremation at the Riverside Funeral Service and Crematory of Boise. Mr. Pontius was born Dec. 22, 1935, at Bend to Ira and Evelyn Crowley Pontius. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, who died July 11, 2001; his daughter, Roslind; and his parents. Survivors include his two sons, Ira Pontius and James Pontius, both of Huntington; his daughters, Jamie … Read more

Polvi, Allan “Al” – Obituary

Allan “Al” Polvi, 66, died Nov. 9, 2005, at his home at Walla Walla, Wash., after a long battle with cancer. At his request, there will be no service. Inurnment will be at Hopewell in July 2006. Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt Cremations & Funeral Services, 1551 Dalles Military Road, Walla Walla, Wash., is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Regional Cancer Center or Walla Walla Community Hospice, through the funeral home. For condolences or additional information the family may be reached through this email address: [email protected]. Mr. Polvi was born on Jan. 31, … Read more

Pollentier, David Allen

David Allen Pollentier, 59, died on March 5, 2005, at his home. There will be a celebration of his life at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1250 Hughes Lane. Pastor Jon Privett of the Nazarene Churchwill officiate. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Dave was born on Jan. 15, 1946, at Ontario to Alfons and Doris Giesler Pollentier. He was raised at Jordan Valley and Burns, where his father was station commander for … Read more

Pogue, Delores Jean Blom Mrs. – Obituary

Delores Jean Pogue, 75, of Baker City died April 2, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Care Center. A private service will be scheduled later. Delores Jean was born July 25, 1931, at Estherville, Iowa, to Thomas and Thelma L. Sampson Blom. She was raised and educated in Iowa. Delores met Robert L. Pogue, a serviceman home on leave visiting his sisters, and after a short courtship the two were married in 1951. The couple moved to Oregon in 1956. They lived on the coast for a number of years before relocating to Baker County where they lived for almost 39 years. … Read more

Plymate, Beverly Ann Partlow Mrs.

Huntington, Oregon Beverly Ann Plymate, 61, died July 5, 2004 at her home in Huntington. No services will be held at this time. Cremation by Eastern Oregon Pioneer Crematory. Beverly is survived by two brothers, Robert Partlow Sr. and Bert Partlow, both of Oregon City; a son, Eddie Papst of Oregon City; a daughter, Dee Wilson of Ontario; and four grandchildren, Ashly Nipper, Charlie Bacon, Lacie Bacon and Kendra Huston, all of Ontario. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice in care of Gray’s West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814. Used with … Read more

Pitts, Eleanor Marie Franklin Mrs. – Obituary

Eleanor Marie Franklin Pitts, 81, a former Baker City resident, died April 14, 2006, in Upland, Calif. Her funeral was held April 21 at Eagle Point. Pastor Lee Gregory of the Medford Neighborhood Church officiated. Internment was in the National Cemetery in Eagle Point beside her husband, a veteran of World War II. Arrangements were by Memory Gardens Mortuary, Medford. Mrs. Pitts was born in Pendleton on Sept. 7, 1924. She spent her early years in Baker City, attending Baker schools. She married Elton Best in 1942 and that union produced three children. They were later divorced, at which time … Read more

Pitman, Metta D. Perry Sater Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Metta D. Pitman, 85, a longtime Baker City resident, died Aug. 8, 2004, at Haines. Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Roger Scovil of the Baker City Christian Church will officiate. Friends are invited to join the family for a luncheon at the Baker City Christian Church, 2998 Eighth St., after the service. Metta was born on June 8, 1919, to Elva Carl and Rosella Lewis Perry at Nampa, Idaho. She graduated from Meridian High School at Meridian, Idaho, and went on to … Read more

Piper, Virginia Lee Villager Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Virginia Lee Piper, 80, a long-time Baker City resident, died Nov. 18, 2001, at her home. Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, 1995 Fourth St. The Rev. Susan Barnes will officiate. Virginia Piper was born at Bellingham, Wash., on Sept. 14, 1921, to Harold and Irene Rode Villager. She was born in her grandmother’s house, as was her mother. She was an only child. She was raised and educated in Los Angeles, graduating from high school in 1939. In 1940, she attended Sawyer School of Business, after which she … Read more

Pinto, Gerald Joseph “Gerry” – Obituary

Gerald Joseph “Gerry” Pinto, 66, a former Baker County resident, died Nov. 29, 2007, at his home in Nampa, Idaho. There were no services at his request. Private inurnment was at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. He was born on June 19, 1941, at Gloucester, Mass., to Gerald and Deolinda Pinto. He grew up in the Gloucester area. Gerry was drafted into the U.S. Army and attended Officers Candidate School at Fort Sill, Okla. On March 20, 1966, Gerry married Carolyn Molthan at Caldwell, Idaho. He served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967 with the Air Defense Artillery at a … Read more

Pilkenton, Marvin Keith – Obituary

Marvin Keith Pilkenton, 81, of Baker City, died Sept. 19, 2007, at his home. A veterans memorial graveside service will take place Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. Cremation was handled by Eastern Oregon Pioneer Crematory in Baker City. Marvin was born on May 29, 1926, at Cimarron, Kan., to Keith and Norine Pilkenton. When he was eight years old, the family moved to Walnut Creek, Calif., where he lived until 1968. While a student at Acalanes High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and reported for service after graduation in 1944. He served at … Read more

Pilcher, James A. – Obituary

Mr. Pilcher was one of the oldest ranchers in this community, having taken up a homestead on the North Powder river more than fifty years ago. He made his home there the greater part of his life, moving to this city about three years ago because of the convenience it afforded him and his wife in their old age. James Alexander Pilcher was born in Jackson county, Missouri, October 1, 1854, and died April 1 1925, being 60 years and 6 months of age. He crossed the plains in 1875 arriving here in the fall of the same year. He … Read more

Pifher, Margaret Marshall Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Margaret Pifher, 85, a Baker City native, died Sept. 26, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her Celebration of Life service was at 3 p.m. Saturday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. Pastor Monte Loyd of the Baker Valley Christian Assembly officiated. There was a reception at the church after the service. Disposition was by cremation. Her cremated remains were buried at Mount Hope Cemetery next to her husband. Mrs. Pifher was born on June 21, 1916, at Baker City to Jack and Edith Marshall. She was raised, educated and spent her entire 85 years living … Read more

Pifher, Madeline Josephine Luster Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Madeline Josephine Pifher, 79, of Baker City, died June 21, 2004, at Avondale, Ariz. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave.Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. The Rev. Robert C. Irwin of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral will officiate. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception at the American Legion, 2129 Second St., after the services. Visitations will be Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Madeline was born on Feb. 10, 1925, at Baker City to … Read more

Pifher, Linda “Umaw” Davis Mrs. – Obituary

Linda “Umaw” Pifher, 58, of Baker City, died Aug. 19, 2008 at her home. At the family’s request, there will be no service. Linda was born July 17, 1950, at Prairie City to Opal Dee Davis and Norma Jean Davis. Linda was “Umaw” to her grandkids and friends. She was their No. 1 fan and loved to watch them play sports. She loved to shoot traps with her son, Shea, and her grandson, Derek, and Geoff White. She also loved to fish on the Snake River with granddaughter, Sierra, and her daughter, Nicole. Linda was the life of any family … Read more

Pifher, Ava A. Baldock Mrs. – Obituary

Ava A. Pifher, 95, of Baker City, died Feb. 18, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. She was the last of the Baldock family, namesakes of the Baldock Slough near Baker City. Her funeral will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Visitations will be from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, at Gray’s West & Co. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception at the St. Francis Parish Hall, First and Church streets, after the service. Ava was born on Aug. 5, 1912, at Baker City to Earl and … Read more

Pierce, Sarah E. Hoover Rodabaugh Mrs. – Obituary

Haines, Oregon Sarah E. Pierce, 82, of Haines, died April 1, 2001, in a Boise care center. There will be a graveside funeral later at the Weiser Cemetery in Weiser, Idaho. Disposition was by cremation at the Cloverdale Funeral Home. Mrs. Pierce was born on April 24, 1918, at Weiser to William and Rachel Hoover. She was a 1937 graduate of the Weiser Institute. She attended two years of college in Chicago. She returned home to the ranch on Mans Creek. She married Paul W. Rodabaugh in September of 1940. They had two children, Heather and Rachel. She later married … Read more

Pierce, Homer – Obituary

Homer Emery Pierce, 74, a longtime rancher who worked for the Wilson Cattle Co. for 12 years, died Thursday, May 7, 1987, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. A graveside service for Mr. Pierce was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the North Powder Cemetery. The Rev. Ralph Holcomb of the First Christian Church officiated. Mr. Pierce was born March 20, 1913, at Pleasant Valley to Ivan and Mary Maharry Pierce. He was educated at North Powder. Survivors include his children, LaVelle Woodcock, Wilma Shankel and Bill Pierce, all of Baker, Joanned Salsby of Sparks, Nev., Judy McKey of Reno, Nev., Larry … Read more

Pierce, Helen Mrs. – Obituary

Helen Pierce, 46, of Baker City, died Nov. 30, 2005, at Boise. A family memorial service will be scheduled later. Helen loved life and lived it to the fullest. She liked to travel and was a member of the Western Cherokee Nation. She loved her Cherokee heritage and tried to live it. She loved to sit by a stream for hours while feeling the soothing sound flowing through her bloodstream. She loved her family and friends dearly and would give anyone the shirt off her back. Helen was an accomplished musician and artist. She will always be remembered for who … Read more

Phillips, Lavern A. Hindman Mrs. – Obituary

Lavern A. Phillips, 83, of Baker City died Feb. 24, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Memorial service was held Tuesday, March 1, 2 p.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. There was no viewing. Cremation was at Gray’s West & Co. Lavern was born July 2, 1921, in Baker City to Edgar (Sam) Hindman, and Camilla Williams Hindman. She graduated from Baker High School in June 1939. She was the New Account’s Manager for First National Bank of Oregon (now Wells Fargo Bank), and was with the bank for more than 25 years in Eugene, Ore. She … Read more