Union County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 17 of 92

Smith, Mary Elva – Obituary

Mary Smith, 86, of Enterprise, a former resident of La Grande, died Wednesday at Valley View Manor. Mrs. Smith was born on April 8, 1888 in Jamison County, N. C. She moved to the Willamette Valley in 1908 and came to La Grande shortly after that. On Jan. 17, 1912, she married James Smith at Baker. Smith preceded her in death in 1954. She spent the past 11 years in Enterprise. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene of La Grande and a former member of Loyal Star and Rebecca Lodge. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Leonard … Read more

Smith, Marion – Obituary

Marion Smith Two Boys Drowned Marion Smith, age 5, andBerne DeLapp, age 7, were drowned in the Grande Ronde river Saturday last, while crossing in a wagon with another boy named Dressler, age 14. The older boy escaped. The search has been kept up all week for the bodies of the missing boys but up to …(illegible).. they had not been found. News story, May 8, 1909 Contributed by: Larry Rader

Smith, Lois L. Arnold Mrs. – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Lois L. Smith, 77, Rt.1 North Powder, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was a lifetime Oregonian. Funeral is Thursday at 10 a.m. at Gray’s West and Co. Pioneer Chapel, with the Rev. James Shaver of the Fist Christian Church officiating. Vault interment will follow in the family plot at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was born January 3, 1900 in Lostine to William and Lucinda Graham Arnold. She grew up in Elgin, graduated from Elgin High School and was a life member of the Elgin Alumni group. Mrs. … Read more

Smith, Kenneth L. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Kenneth L. Smith, 78, died July 10 at the Veterans Hospital in Seattle after a lengthy illness. A funeral service was held on July 16 in Kirkland, Wash. He was born on Nov. 23, 1928, in La Grande. Ken barbered for many years in the Bothel area of Seattle. He was also a tree-topper in northeast Seattle for many years. Of the two occupations, he enjoyed tree-topping more. Ken was quick to make friends and never knew a stranger. He is survived by his wife, the former Sherril Bateman of Union; five sons and their wives, Frank … Read more

Smith, Kenneth – Obituary

Kenneth ‘Ken’ Smith Formerly of La Grande 1943-2009 Ken Smith, 66, of Salem and formerly of La Grande, died Oct. 12. A private family ceremony will be held in Portland in November. Ken was born Aug. 27, 1943, to G. LaVerne and Dorothy Smith in Chicago. He married his wife, Connie, in 1966. They had two children, Julie and Marc, and moved to La Grande in 1981. Ken taught in the education department at Eastern Oregon University until his retirement. His family said that many of Ken’s most treasured memories came from this time in his life. In lieu of … Read more

Smith, Katherine P. – Obituary

Woman Dead 30 Days Found In La Grande Home Mrs. Katherine P. Smith, about 55 years of age, was found dead in her home at 1304 F. avenue LaGrande, Sunday afternoon with a bullet hole in her forehead and officers are seeking Bert V. Smith, her son, in hopes that he may throw some light on the murder. The crime, officers believe, was committed nearly three moths ago. The house is somewhat apart from other homes in the neighborhood – which is near the intersection of Seventh street in Old Town and neighbors had not become suspicious of anything out … Read more

Smith, Jeffrey Troy – Obituary

Jeffrey Troy SmithJeffrey T. Smith, infant son of Pvt. And Mrs. Arley E. Smith, died at his home Sunday night. Pvt. Smith is stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana with the U.S. Army, Mrs. Smith is living at 367 S. 5th in Elgin. Jeffrey was born August 24, 1969 in Pendleton, Oregon. He is survived by his parents, grandparents, Arthur and Ethel Smith of Elgin; Edna Sams, Adams, Ore.; Emery Bronson, Pendleton; great grandparents, Annie Shoesmith, Longview, Washington; Sarah Bronson, Pendleton and Hallie Cross, Elgin and aunts and uncles. Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Elgin … Read more

Smith, J. O. – Obituary

Summerville, Union County, Oregon The death of J.O. Smith, a well known resident of Summerville, occurred Tuesday, October 10, 1905. The funeral services were conducted yesterday at Summerville, under the direction of Farmers Lodge No. 49, I.O.O.F. Elgin Recorder Friday October 13, 1905

Smith, Irene W. – Obituary

Irene W. Smith, 85, of La Grande, died Feb. 23 at a local care center. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Union Cemetery. Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center is in charge of arrangements. Irene was born July 2, 1922, to Archie and Eunice (Griffith) Williamson in Brookhaven, Miss. She lived in Seattle for some time before moving to the Los Angeles area of California where she lived for 30 years. In June 1984, she moved to La Grande to be near family. In the early 1990s her daughter, Judith Ann DeLeebeck lost her … Read more

Smith, Ira – Obituary

Ira Smith Funeral To Be Held Tuesday Funeral services for Ira Smith, 89, retired farmer, of Elgin who died Saturday at his home, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Elgin Methodist church. Rev. Edward Bawden will officiate and burial follows in Elgin cemetery. Daniels Funeral Home is in charge. Born in Illinois, Mr. Smith had lived in Elgin for 65 years. He was a member of the Methodist church. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Henrietta Smith, Elgin; three sons, Harry Smith of La Grande, George Smith of Elgin, and Tom Smith of Ontario; three daughters, Miss Florence … Read more

Smith, Henrietta Esther – Obituary

Henrietta Esther Smith, 99, of Elgin, died Wednesday, May 6, at her home. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elgin United Methodist Church with Pastor Jerry Peters officiating. Committal and vault interment will follow at the Elgin Cemetery. Friends may call at Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel Friday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Smith was born on February 25, 1893, in Jackson, Minn., the fifth of eight children to William Henry and Louisa (Brandt) Cruikshank. In 1902, she moved with her family to a farm 20 miles from Elgin. In 1911 she married Ira Smith and they … Read more

Smith, Harry E. – Obituary

A retired railroad employee, Harry E. Smith, 66, 1810 Adams Avenue, died at a local hospital early this morning, February 29. He is survived by his wife Mildred E. Smith and other relatives. Arrangements are pending at Crippin-Daniels Funeral Chapel. La Grande Observer, La Grande, Union County, Oregon, Thursday, February 29, 1968 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Smith, Harry Edward Union County, Oregon Harry Edward Smith, 66, 1810 Adams Avenue, died at a local hospital February 29. He had retired in December, 1967, as a Union Pacific Storekeeper. Services will be Saturday, Mar. 2, at 3:30 p.m. at Crippin-Daniels Funeral Chapel with Rev. Boone … Read more

Smith, Gilford – Obituary

Gilford Smith’s BurialThe Galveston, Texas News has the following concerning the burial of Gilford Smith, the 20-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A.B.C. Smith, of this place. Gilford Smith, the young man who was drowned in the bay on March 6, and whose body was recovered Friday, was buried yesterday morning at Lakeview cemetery at 8:30 o’clock. His comrades, the crew of the Gertrude, were the pallbearers, and the immense heap of flowers which covered the coffin testified to the esteem in which he was held by his friends. Rev. G.S. Sexton, pastor of the Central Methodist Church, performed … Read more

Smith, Geraldine Iphiginia – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Geraldine Iphiginia “Gerry” Smith, 95, of La Grande and formerly of Elgin, died April 7 at her home. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at the La Grande New Life Center, 10700 Walton Road. Private burial will be at the Elgin Cemetery. Viewing will be held tonight from 4 to 6 at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh Street. Gerry was born on Nov. 15, 1912, to Ernest John and Lydia (McBean) Ross in Adams. She graduated from Weston High School and met her future husband, Richard “Lee” Smith, while cooking … Read more

Smith, Fred Mrs. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Mrs. Martha Jane Smith, wife of Fred Smith, 2102 East O avenue died Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Capt.E. Scriven of the Salvation Army officiating. Mrs. Smith, born Feb. 13, 1888 at Omaha, Nebr., came to La Grande to live 13 years ago. Surviving are her widower; four daughters, Mrs. Clifford Snell, Mrs. Ila Jean Lagore and Addie Mae Smith of La Grande, and Mrs. Carl Utzinger of Astoria; five sons, Harvey, Vernon, Bud, and Neil of La Grande, and Lester of Casper, Wyo.; five sisters, Mrs. W. L. Hoyt, … Read more

Smith, Florence – Obituary

1912 – 2004 Florence E. Smith, 91, died Jan. 7 at her home in Elgin. A celebration of her life and memorial service will he held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Elgin with Elmer Yoder officiating. A private vault interment was held Jan. 10 at the Elgin Cemetery. Ms. Smith was born in Gridley, Calif., to Henrietta Cruikshank and Ira Smith on Sept. 17, 1912. As a small child, she moved to Elgin, where she attended Gordon Creek Grade School and Elgin High School. Teachers considered her an outstanding student; she received top grades. She … Read more

Smith, Elijah – Obituary

Union County, Oregon The death of Elijah Smith, a pioneer resident of this city occurred Saturday evening, December 2nd, 1905, after an illness of pneumonia fever. Elijah Smith was born in Calloway County, Mo., August 31, 1834, and was 71 years and 3 months old. He came to this county in 1874 and resided here continually until the time of his death. He lived an unmarried life and had amassed a fortune of several thousand dollars, a considerable amount of which was represented in dwellings in this city. he left no will and his wealth will go to his brothers … Read more

Smith, Carol May – Obituary

La Grande, Orregon Carol May Smith, 76, of Gresham died July 5. A graveside service will be conducted at Island City Cemetery in Island City at 2:30 p.m. July 27. Mrs. Smith was born July 23, 1929, in La Grande to Clayton and Edith English Hargett. Her grandparents were homesteaders in Oregon. She graduated from La Grande High School in 1947 and then from Eastern Oregon College in 1951 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Mrs. Smith was an elementary teacher in Prineville and then decided to go back to school at the University of Oregon where she obtained … Read more

Smith, Arthur Jake

Smith, Arthur JakeArthur Jake Smith, 80, died Sunday, September 26, 1993, at his home in Elgin. A funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Elgin Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry Ragsdale of the Elgin Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Friends may call until 8 p.m. today at Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande. Mr. Smith was born on Jan. 1, 1913, to Ralph Benjamin and Alice Myrtle (Ayars) Smith at the family home on Pumpkin ridge near Summerville. On August 21, 1940, he married Ethel Cross in Walla Walla, Wash. In November 1942, … Read more

Smith, Absolom B.C. – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon The death of Absolom Smith occured at the family residence on Pumpkin Ridge, Monday, April 10, 1905. Mr. Smith had been afflicted with tuberculosis. Deceased was born in the State of Arkansas in 1847 and was therefore 58 years old at the time of his death. In 1891 Mr. Smith accompanied by his family came to Elgin and have been residents of this section continuously since that date. They had many friends in this section who with his wife, two sons and a daughter are left to mourn his loss. The interment took place in the … Read more