Baker County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 47 of 156

Peterson, Bessie McMullen Mrs. – Obituary

Bessie Irene Peterson, age 77 of Halfway, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24 at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. in the Pine Valley Presbyterian Church in Halfway. Rev. Judy Marshall officiated and interment followed in Pine Haven Cemetery, Halfway. Mrs. Peterson was born on May 12, 1907 in Halfway, the daughter of Ira and Maude Myrtle (McMullen), the granddaughter of pioneers Ira and Susan (Bragg) McMullen and Thomas Ramsey and Laura (Stout) Coggan Irwin Jr. A lifetime Halfway resident, Mrs. Peterson graduated from Pine Valley High School in 1926. She married Dick D. Peterson … Read more

Petersen, Johnny C. – Obituary

Johnny C. Petersen, 71, of La Grande, a former Baker City resident, died June 21, 2008. There will be a celebration of his life at 2 p.m. Sunday at Valley Fellowship Church in La Grande. Johnny was born on July 3, 1936, at Baker City to Gerald Petersen and Lula Davis Cantrell. He grew up under the loving and watchful eye of his grandparents, John and Minnie Davis, on their ranch near North Powder. He was an Eagle Scout and attended the National Jamboree in Valley Forge, Pa., in 1950 along with 47,000 other Scouts. He graduated from North Powder … Read more

Peter Warhol – Obituary

Peter Warhol, age 99, a former Halfway, Oregon resident, died Nov. 3, 2002, at a nursing home in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Perry, Jack W. – Obituary

Jack W. Perry, 84, of Baker City, died July 10, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His memorial graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Jack Bynum of the United Methodist Church will officiate. Military rites will be accorded by Baker City AMVETS, Post 1874. Honor guard will be by Co. A 3-116th Cavalry, Oregon National Guard. Officers of the Bend City Police Department will also assist. Jack was born in 1921 at St. Maries, Idaho, to John and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Perry. His parents moved to Bend when he was 7, and he lived … Read more

Perkins, Rufus “Perk” – Obituary

Sparta, Baker County, Oregon We regret to hear of the death of Rufus Perkins, of Sparta, which occured December 8th, at the home of his family in Illinois, whither he went about a year ago, on a visit. He had been in bad health for some time and his death was not unexpected, but in his death the people of this vicinity have met a loss that it is very probable will never be replaced. “Perk” was ever ready to accomodate or extend a helping hand to the deserving when in need, and we fear it will be a long … Read more

Perkins, Ronald D. – Obituary

Ronald D. Perkins, 62, of Haines died June 30, 2008, at his home. His graveside memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Haines Cemetery. Mike Trindle will officiate, accompanied by Pastor Jack Hatfield. There will be a reception afterward at the First Baptist Church in Haines. Ron was born on July 3, 1945, at Baker City to Dwight L. and Viola Green Perkins. His parents were the inspirations in his life. He attended Muddy Creek School during his grade school years and was a 1963 North Powder High School graduate. He enjoyed playing football in high school. … Read more

Perkins, Martha Ellen Long Mrs. – Obituary

Former Resident Passes March 30 The passing of Ellen Long Perkins on March 30, 1987, at Woodburn, Oregon was announced here this week. She was the wife of Hardin K. Perkins. Mrs. Perkins was born in Haines in 1895, the daughter of Charles and Ida Long. She resided with her husband in the Baker Valley during the 1950’s. She has been an active teacher of Junior High Students in many areas of Oregon and Washington. She was a member of Eastern Star, National Teachers Association, and Delta Kappa Gamma honorary. She is survived by her husband of Woodburn; sister Kitty … Read more

Perkins, Fred Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Fred Perkins Passes Away Last Eve Mrs. Fred Perkins of Halfway died at 10 o’clock last evening at the Underwood hotel, after an illness of many years with paralysis. Mrs. Perkins was 53 years of age and was born in Canyon City, moving to Halfway many years ago, where her husband engaged in ranching. Mrs. Perkins had been in Baker one month for medical treatment and was stopping with here sister-in-law, Mrs. L.N. Perkins, proprietress of the Underwood. She is survived by a husband and one son Arthur. Funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of her sister, Mrs. Johnson … Read more

Perkins, Eugene Edmond – Obituary

Eugene Edmond Perkins, 83, a former Baker City resident, died Feb. 13, 2006, at his home in Boise. His memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 W. Overland Road in Boise. The Rev. Edward Dunn will officiate. Private inurnment will be at Morris Hill Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel in Boise. Eugene was born on June 28, 1922, at Baker City to Edmond P. and Nell E. Hansen Perkins. He was a Boise High School graduate and attended Boise State College. Gene worked in radio and television broadcasting … Read more

Perkins, Clara Dwinell Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Clara Perkins Resident of Eagle Valley 40 Years Mrs. Clara Perkins, pioneer resident of Newbridge, died at her home this morning at 8 o’clock. Mrs. Perkins was born in Erie, Pennsylvania March 13, 1848. She had lived in Newbridge for the last 40 years. Her husband, Albert Perkins, died in Newbridge in 1922. She was a member of the Church of God in Newbridge. The deceased is survived by five daughters, Mrs. John Simmons of Enterprise, Mrs. George Rivers of Phoenix, Arizona, Mrs. Ethel A. Perkins of Portland, Mrs. Otis Simonis of Newbridge and Mrs. Lloyd Coble of Newbridge; … Read more

Perkins, Aldah Bertha Hannah Perkins, Mrs. – Obituary

Baker Resident Since 1884 Dies Husband, 3 Daughters, 3 Sons Survive Mrs. Flavius Perkins Mrs. Flavius Perkins, resident of Baker County since 1884, died Saturday night, March 2, at the family home in the Pocahontas section. At the time of death all members of the family were with Mrs. Perkins, who had been seriously ill for a week. Aldah Bertha Hannah was born March 16, 1868, in Union, Oregon, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hannah, Union County pioneers. She came to Baker County in 1884 and was married to Flavius Perkins of Wingville in January, 1887. Eight children, … Read more

Perkins, Albert J. – Obituary

Albert J. Perkins Died at Newbridge Wednesday night Albert J. Perkins, a well known resident of Eagle Valley, died after a lingering illness at the family home in Newbridge. Mr. Perkins was born in Vermont, August 11, 1844. He served in the Civil War as a volunteer from Michigan. In 1865 he was married to Clara A. Dwinell of Cooper, Michigan. Mr. Perkins with his family, moved to Eagle Valley in 1894, which has since been his home. Mr. Perkins is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Addie Rivers of Arizona, Mrs. Ethel Burt, of Portland and Mrs. Ann … Read more

Perdue, Delcie Elma Hogeland Mrs. – Obituary

Unity, Baker County, Oregon Delcie Elma Hogeland Perdue, 86, of Unity, died Dec. 27, 2005, at Phoenix, Ariz. There will be no service at this time. A Celebration of Life service will be announced later. Delcie was born on May 26, 1919, at Heppner to Russell and Ida Crewdson Hogeland, and grew up at Mount Vernon. She spent almost all of her life in Oregon and held a variety of jobs through the years. In 1961, she and her her husband, Darrel Perdue, purchased the Waterhole in Unity. It was not uncommon for people to drive from as far away … Read more

Percell, Jessica Rose – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Jessica Rose Percell, 14, a former Baker City resident, died June 17, 2006, as the result of an automobile accident near Junction City. There will be a celebration of her life at 1 p.m. Thursday at West-Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a private family graveside service afterward at the memorial park. Jessica was born on Aug. 17, 1991, at Eugene to Garry and Susan Cannon Percell. She enjoyed riding four-wheelers, spending time with family, listening to music, shopping and camping. She also liked to spend time with her friends, get her nails done and lay in … Read more

Pennington, Pearl – Obituary

Miss Pearl Pennington, daughter of Sheriff and Mrs. C.C.Pennington, died in the Baker City hospital last Saturday, following an operation for appendicitis. Deceased was a young lady of bright mental attainments and her parents have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their said bereavement. A Card of Thanks In this our time of trouble, we take this method of thanking our many friends fortheir assistance and the sympathy shown us during the sickness and burial of our daughter and sister, Pearl. Mrs. and Mrs. C.C. Pennington, Brother and Sisters Elgin Recorder Friday August 28, 1903

Pennington, Mildred Liddie Rohner Mrs. – Obituary

Mildred Liddie Pennington, 96, a lifelong Baker County resident, died Feb. 21, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Coles-Strommer Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Visitations will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Pennington was born Nov. 6, 1904, at her family’s homestead on Lookout Mountain. She was a daughter of Jacob and Callie Dwinell Rohner. She went through eight years of school in a one-room schoolhouse near the homestead. She married William Collin Pennington on Nov. 6, 1930, at Baker City. They had two … Read more

Penn, Elsie Van Driesche Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Elsie Penn, 89, a lifelong Baker City resident, died Oct. 2, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. The rosary will be said at 7 o’clock tonight at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. The Revs. Robert C. Irwin and Camillus Fernando will concelebrate the Mass. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Penn was born on May 28, 1915, at Baker City. She was a daughter of Julius and Alida Scherrens Van Driesche. She … Read more

Pence, Hilton D. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Hilton D. Pence, 79, Baker City, Ore., died Oct. 21, 2006, at Settlers Park. A Memorial service will be held Friday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, October, 2006 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Pellissier, Robert Joseph “Bob” – Obituary

Robert Joseph “Bob” Pellissier, 69, of The Dalles, died Feb. 17, 2001, at Mid-Columbia Medical Center. His funeral was last week at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in The Dalles, with Asa Jenson officiating. Interment was this morning at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City. Mr. Pellissier was born Jan. 7, 1932, at Walla Walla, Wash., the middle child of three sons born to Oran and Euna (White) Pellissier. He grew up in Tonasket, Wash., graduating from high school there in 1950. After high school he moved to Baker City, then entered the U.S. Army, serving from 1951-55. After … Read more

Pellissier, James Richard “Jim” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon James “Jim” Richard Pellissier, 74, a longtime Baker City resident, died Sept. 25, 2004, at Boise. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Sister Kay Marie Duncan of Pathway Hospice will officiate. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception after the service at Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St. Visitations will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Gray’s West & Co. Jim was born on Feb. 9, 1930, at Quincy, Wash., to Oran … Read more