See, Albert D. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Albert D. See Dies Suddenly Funeral services for Albert D. See, who died suddenly this morning from a heart attack while picking apples in an orchard near Imbler, Oregon, will be held at Summerville Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial beside his wife, who died several years ago. He was born in Union County Oct. 24, 1879, being nearly 60 years of age. Survivors include the following children” Lottie (Charlotte) Grover, Minnie and Esther of La Grande; a step-son, William Hart, of Yakima, Washington; three brothers, Frances and George of Tacoma, Washington, and Jeff See of … Read more

Scriber, Loyd – Obituary

Loyd Carlton Scriber, 106 Greenwood, La Grande hospital after a long illness. He was 65 years old. Scriber was born in Salem on Aug. 21, 1885 but moved to “La Grande when he was only five, living here for the past 60 years. In La Grande, he was a member of B.P.O. Elks lodge number 433. He worked for the Union Pacific railroad. Private funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Snodgress funeral home with Rev. Clarence A. Kopp officiating. Burial will be in the city cemetery. The family has requested that flowers not be sent to the funeral. … Read more

Scoubes, Ronald Dave – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Ronald Dave Scoubes, 91, of Elgin, died June 2 at his home. A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m., Wednesday June 7 at the Elgin Christian Church. Burial was at the Island City Cemetery. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Scoubes was born July 18, 1914, to David and Della Weston Scoubes in Cambridge, Idaho. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1933 and married Jessie Genevieve Jones in La Grande in 1936. He worked in the lumber industry and was shipping foreman at the Boise Cascade mill in La Grande. In 1966, he … Read more

Scott, Elaine Laurose – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Elaine Laurose Scott Elaine Laurose Scott, 70, of Elgin, died Oct. 16 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Elgin Cemetery, with a potluck to follow at the Elgin Stampede Hall. Mrs. Scott was born July 24, 1936, in Imbler to Ivan and Elsie Obert Churchill. She attended school in Elgin and graduated with the Class of 1954. On Oct. 9, 1955, she married Wesley S. Scott in Elgin. The couple traveled numerous times over the years as Wesley served in the Navy, eventually settling in Elgin in … Read more

Scott, Dorothy – Obituary

Dorothy Scott, 73, died March 5 at her Wallowa home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. A graveside service will be held March 22 at noon at the Summerville Cemetery with a memorial potluck at the Elgin Community Center on 10th Street immediately following. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory is handling the arrangements. Dorothy was born April 18, 1934, in La Grande to John and Letha Byers Traverso. The youngest of three, she was raised as a rancher’s daughter in Alicel. The old saying, “You can take the girl out of the country, but you can never take the country … Read more

Schwendemann, Margie Evelyn – Obituary

Summerville, Oregon Margie Evelyn Schwendemann, 87, formerly of Wallowa and Union counties, died April 26 in Portland. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral Center, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Wallowa Cemetery. Marge was born Nov. 18, 1920, in Wallowa, the youngest child of Benjamin H. “Dick” and Martha M. (Wise) Anderson. She married John M. “Jack” Schwendemann on Sept. 10, 1946, in Boise. The couple lived in Camas, Wash., Portland, Lake Oswego and Boring, moving to Summerville in 1967. They owned and operated … Read more

Schumacher, Harriett Elizabeth Turner – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Harriet Elizabeth Turner (HET) Schumacher, 82, of Portland and formerly of La Grande, died June 20 surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A rosary will begin at 7 tonight at Mount Scott Funeral Home, 4205 SE 59th St. A mass and a reception celebrating her life will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 3618 SE 79th St., in Portland. Burial will follow at Gethsemani Cemetery. Harriet Elizabeth was born Sept. 13, 1925, to Henry and Eileen Turner in La Grande. As an only child and with her dark, curly locks … Read more

Schultz, Harold Herman – Obituary

School Boy Victim Of Fall From Mountain Harold Herman Schultz, 10, died Sunday night at the Grande Ronde hospital from injuries, he received when he fell from a cliff in the vicinity of Devil’s slide near La Grande and plunged 40 feet to the rocks below. Harold was in the company of seven other boys who were led on a Sunday afternoon hiking excursion up to Rooster peak by Elmer Miller of the Christian church. Miller said that he was keeping the boys with him as much as possible on the trip, but Harold must have wandered off on a … Read more

Schricker, Richard Alex – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Richard Alex Schricker, 65, of Baker City and formerly of La Grande, died Aug. 11 in Phoenix, Ariz. A viewing will run from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Coles Funeral Home in Baker City. A memorial service begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Agape Christian Center in Baker City with a reception immediately following at the church. Pastor Garth Johnson will officiate. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 3 p.m. at Hillcrest East Cemetery in La Grande. Richard was born March 7, 1943, to Richard Clifford and Patricia Louise (Wynegar) Schricker in … Read more

Schreiner, Deveron Willis – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Deveron Willis Schreiner, 38, of La Grande, died unexpectedly in Pendleton Thursday. A memorial service will be held at Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory Monday at 10 a.m., with burial to follow at Island City Cemetery. A full obituary will follow later. The Observer – June 28, 2008 Fowler, Oscar Ernest Union County, Oregon Obituary La Grande, Oregon Oscar Ernest “Ernie” Fowler, 92, of La Grande, died June 26 at a local care center. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Island City Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. A full obituary … Read more

Schmittle, Thelma C. – Obituary

Formerly of Elgin 1929-2009 Thelma Carleen Schmittle, 79, of Pendleton and formerly of Elgin, died Feb. 2 at her home. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. Thelma was born Nov. 22, 1929, to Charles and Nora (Hensley) Hanson in Wallowa. When she was young she worked in the farm fields and later worked for a sawmill. She was also a bartender, waitress and cook for a restaurant owned by extended family. On June 29, 1949, she married Edwin Schmittle in Weiser, Idaho. … Read more

Schmittle, Kiah June – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Kiah June Schmittle, infant daughter of Joshua Schmittle and Angella Thamert of Elgin, was born on April 2, 2006, and died on Sept. 21, 2006, after an extended illness. A private memorial service will be held. To sign the guest book or leave a condolence for the family on-line, visit: www.danielschapel.com. In addition to her parents she is survived by a brother, Andres Colt Schmittle of Elgin, sister, Taera Lynn Harris of Pendleton, grandparents, Ted and Lou Ann Thamert of Elgin, Ed and Carol Schmittle of Elgin and Pamela Mossberger of Peoria, Ill., and other relatives. Memorials may … Read more

Schisler, Ralph – Obituary

Union, Oregon Ralph Schisler, 74, of Union, died June 23. The funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at the New Life Center on Island Avenue next to Wal-Mart. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Mr. Schisler was born Dec. 23, 1931, to Francis and Marie Schneider Schisler in North Platte, Neb. The family moved to California, and he served in the Navy. In 1973 he moved to Klamath Falls where he owned a ranch. In 1981 he moved to the Catherine Creek area where he continued ranching before settling in Union where he was a carpenter and contractor for … Read more

Savely, Norma Lee – Obituary

Union, Oregon Norma Lee Savely, 66, of Union and formerly of Susanville and Red Bluff, Calif., died May 26 at her home after an extended battle with colon cancer. A graveside service will take place June 17 in Los Molinos, Calif. There will be a picnic in the Los Molinos park immediately following. A memorial picnic will take place in Union at a later date. Mrs. Savely was born Nov. 24, 1939, in Lakeview to John and Margaret Lyford. As a teenager, she moved to Red Bluff. She met and married Marty Ray Savely July 1, 1956. After moving numerous … Read more

Savely, Marty Ray – Obituary

Union, Oregon Marty Ray Savely, 66, of Union died Sept. 20. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St. Burial will be in Los Molinas, Calif. Mr. Savely was born Nov. 25, 1939, to Raymond Edward and Ella Rose Savely. He lived in Red Bluff, Calif., and married Norma Lee Lyford on July 1, 1956. They lived in Susanville, Calif., and moved to Union in 1993. He worked at ranching, farming, hauling hay and driving logging trucks. He loved horses, horse trading and buying and selling anything. He enjoyed riding in the … Read more

Saunders Phyllis Jane – Obituary

Cove, Oregon Phyllis Jane Saunders, 80, of Cove, died Aug. 12 at her home of natural causes. A funeral service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St., La Grande. Phyllis was born Sept. 9, 1926, to Clyde and Virgie (Bell) Robinson in Tacoma, Wash., one of eight children. She was raised and educated all over the Northwest. Her father worked for Pacific Fruit and traveled throughout the Northwest, so she attended several schools. She eloped with Grant Saunders on Oct. 23, 1944, to Weiser, Idaho. After Grant returned from the Air Force and got … Read more

Satterwhite, Norma Jean – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Norma Jean Satterwhite, 62, died Aug. 6 at her home in La Grande. A celebration of life will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth Street, La Grande. The Observer – August 8, 2008 ______________________________ Norma Jean Satterwhite, 62, of La Grande, died comfortably at her family’s home Aug. 6 in La Grande. A gathering of friends and family will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Norma was born in Los Angeles in 1964. She lived and attended school in Lancaster, Calif., graduating from high school in 1964. Norma lived … Read more

Sartain, Eula – Obituary

Mrs. Eula Sartin Passes This Life Eula Sartain, 56, of this city, died at her home here Tuesday evening at five o’clock. Mrs. Sartain was born in Cresent Hill, Missouri and has lived in North Powder for the past six years. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Fred Ingram of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one son, Fred Sartain of North Powder; two brothers, Charles McCraw of this city and O.C. McCraw of Portland, Oregon. Funeral services will be held at the local Methodist church, Saturday afternoon. Oregon Trail Weekly North Powder News Saturday, April 14, 1928

Sargent, W. B. – Obituary

Union County, Oregon W.B. Sargent one of the oldest and most prominent attorneys of Union county, died at his home in La Grande Friday evening of last week. Mr. Sargent had been ill for about a year, and a month ago, on account of his failing health, he sold his interest in the La Grande Investment company and retired. from this time his condition grew rapidly worse until death. The funeral service was held from the Elk’s home Monday afternoon, all offices and business houses in La Grande closing during the funeral hour. North Powder News Saturday September 13, 1919

Sanderson, Lyle Gayle – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Lyle Gayle Sanderson, 91, of La Grande, died April 3 at a local care home after an extended illness. At his request there will be no public services. A private celebration of his life is planned for a later date at the Summerville Cemetery. Known as Sandy, he was born July 26, 1915, to Sylvia A. (Neiderer) and David L. Sanderson at Sanderson Springs near Summerville. Sandy did not know a stranger. He had a quick smile and greetings for everyone he met. He is survived by his companion of 16 years, Elma Sherwood of La Grande, … Read more