Union County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 25 of 92

Ricker, Tex – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon Union Murder Still Mystery; Seek Gun Autopsy Held: Lodged Bullet Only Clue Found, Officers Looking for Borrowed Gun Union, – June 21. – With a bullet through his abdomen, Tex Ricker, about 50, self-described Yellowstone guide, rodeo promoter and adventurer, was found dead on the woolen mill bridge at Union, at down today four hours after neighbors had heard a shot and cries. Discovery of the body was made by Mrs. Mildred Jory, about 40, whom Ricker said yesterday he expected to marry today. They had been together last night until 11 o’clock, half an hour … Read more

Richins, Holladay Mrs. – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon Mary Holladay Richins, wife of Osburn Richins, died of uremic poisoning at her home in Union Oregon, Saturday, March 12, 1910, at 9:15 p.m. The funeral took place Monday at 2 p.m., from the L.D.S. church which was crowded to the doors, not only with people of the Mormon faith but also with business men and the people generally of the city. The service was opened with music by the L.D.S. choir, led by J.W. Baxter,Jr., the meeting being presided over by Bishop W.D. Hanks. The speakers were: Patriarch James England, of Union, A.S. Geddes, Stake … Read more

Richey, George Mack – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Richey Services Will Be Held On Tuesday At 2:00 Funeral services for George Mack Richey, pioneer who died yesterday about noon, will be held at the Snodgrass and Zimmerman mortuary Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Clarence Kopp, rector of St. Peter’s church, will have charge. Mr. Richey, who died after a long illness, was a member of the K. P. and B. P. O. Elks lodges. He was born in New York Sept 27, 1864 and was 71 years, three months and 14 days of age. He came to La Grande in 1883, going … Read more

Richardson, Enoch – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon In this city, October 10, 1900, Enoch Richardson aged 83 years, 7 months and 27 days. Mr. Richardson was an old pioneer of this state having come to Oregon in 1851, when he settled in Polk County. Some two years ago he came to grande Ronde Valley to visit his son and daughter J.Q.A. Richardson, of the Cove, and Mrs. S.E. Birdsell of this city. Cove Ledger Thursday October 19, 1899

Richards, James – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon Cove Lad Killed By Brother While Hunting A nine-year-old lad, James Richards of Cove, is dead today, the victim of a hunting accident that occurred 10 miles away from civilization in the mountains behind Cove on the Big Minam Wednesday afternoon. A heroic struggle of a father to save the life of his child failed and a few hours after Clarence Richards had carried his boy by pack horse and in his arms over rough trails through country as wild as any in the west the little chap died. It was his older brother, Cecil, 14 … Read more

Rice, Lennie Juliet – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Formerly of Enterprise 1945-2000 Lennie Juliet Hearing Rice, 54, of Colville, Wash., and formerly of Enterprise, died April 20. A memorial service will be scheduled later at the Wallowa Cemetery. Mrs. Rice was born July 23, 1945, in Enterprise to Fred and Clara White Hearing. She was raised in Wallowa County and educated at home until the seventh grade. She graduated from Enterprise High School, attended beauty college and one year of veterinary school. She married Ron Rice on September 3, 1963, in Unity. She had a hair salon for some years in John Day. She … Read more

Rhoring, R. H. – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon Gun, Thru Fence, Kills Union Man While out hunting Monday afternoon R.H. Rhorig of Union was instantly killed. No one was with him but his body was found soon after. The shot gun was discharged in some way when he crawled through a wire fence and shot him in the side. The body was taken to the undertaker’s and was found to be shot up badly but it was pronounced accidental. Interment will be in the Union cemetery. He leaves a wife. Oregon Trail Weekly North Powder News Saturday, September 22, 1928

Rhodes, Harry – Obituary

Union County, Oregon Suicide By Morphine “One More Unfortunate, Rashly Importunate.” Harry Rhodes, a man of middle age, who some time since registerd at the City Hotel as from Seattle, died on Friday evening of last week from the effects of a heavy dose of morphine, self-administered with suicidal intent. The unfortunate man had been engaged in selling a device for mending harness, and also in vending eye-glasses. His finances had run low, and to this, probably is attributable his deed of self destruction. The only explanation left was contained in this note for the hotel proprietor. “Mr. Hammock – … Read more

Reynolds, Mary A. Mrs. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Mrs. Mary A. Reynolds Died This Morning Another of La Grande’s Pioneer Ladies Answers Call of Death With Her Passing On Mrs. Mary A. Reynolds aged 81, passed away this morning at 10:45 o’clock at the Grande Ronde hospital at the conclusion of a two months’ illness. Her demise came as a sad shock to a host of friends in Eastern Oregon who sincerely mourn the death of one of La Grande’s most respected and admired pioneer ladies. Funeral services will be held from the Christian church tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock under the auspices … Read more

Reynolds, M. M. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon M. M. Reynolds Passes Away Has Been Ill For The Past Several Months Was One of Early Pioneers of This County, Coming Here in 1876, Retired 15 Years Ago Merritt M. Reynolds, one of the early settlers in Grande Ronde valley, passed away last evening at his home, 1607 Adams avenue, following an extended illness lasting for the past year. Born in Chautauqua county, New York, Mr. Reynolds later went to Indiana with his family and then later to Des Moines, Iowa. On February 8, 1861, he was married to Miss Mary A. Wheeler. To … Read more

Reynolds, Lillian Mrs. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Mrs. Lillian Reynolds is Fatally Stricken Mrs. Lillian Reynolds, 1508 Second St., housewife and music teacher, died at her home today from an extended illness. Born in Michigan, she had been a resident of La Grande for 47 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church. Survivors include her husband, Lee Reynolds, La Grande; one daughter Mrs. Dorothy Lee Bloomer, Yakima, Wash.; two brothers, Robert and Howard Evans, La Grande; seven grandchildren and other relatives. Services will be held at Daniels Funeral Home, Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Louis Samson will officiate. Interment … Read more

Reynolds, Lee – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Lee Reynolds, of 1310 Ninth St., died Saturday, Jan. 3, at his home. He was 87. Mr. Reynolds was born Oct. 16, 1893 near La Grande, the son of James Edward and Lulu Adeline (Childers) Reynolds. He attended La Grande schools graduating from La Grande High School in 1912 and from Oregon Agricultural College in 1915. On Dec. 25, 1916 he was married to Lillian Evans. She preceded her husband in death on Sept. 12, 1963. Mr. Reynolds had been a member of the First United Presbyterian Church since 1911. He was a member of … Read more

Reynolds, James Edward (Ed) – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Pioneer Resident Dies At Age 93 James Edward (Ed) Reynolds, 93, pioneer La Grande resident, died yesterday at a local hospital after a short illness. He had lived here for 80 years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Daniels Funeral home, under the auspices of La Grande Lodge 41, AF & AM, with the Rev. Louis Samson officiating. Burial will be in City cemetery. Reynolds was born in Iowa on Dec. 23, 1862 and came to La Grande with his parents at the age of 13, making the trip by train, boat … Read more

Reynolds, J. E. Mrs. – Obituary

At her home in the valley this afternoon at three o’clock, Mrs. J. E. Reynolds, of heart failure. The attack was a sudden one. La Grande Evening Observer Thursday, June 22, 1905 Page 2 Funeral Sunday This city and vicinity was greatly shocked last evening upon reading of the sudden death of Mrs. J. E. Reynolds which occurred yesterday afternoon at the family home a few miles southeast of the city. The funeral will take place Sunday at 11 o’clock from the Christian church under the auspices of the Order of the Eastern Star of which Mrs. Reynolds was an … Read more

Reynolds, Hazel Mary – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Hazel M. Reynolds of 1507 First St. died Thursday August 27th at a local hospital. She was 78. Mrs. Reynolds was born on May 19, 1892 in La Grande, the daughter of Peter and Mary Theisen. She was a lifetime resident of this city. She was the oldest member of the Our Lady of The Valley Catholic Church and was a member of the Catholic Alter Society. She was married to Chas. H. Reynolds in La Grande on June 25, 1914. Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her husband Chas. H. Reynolds of La Grande; sons, … Read more

Reynolds, Charles – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Charles Reynolds, of pioneer family dies Chas. H. Reynolds, prominent member of one of La Grande’s pioneer families died Wednesday evening September 2nd at a local hospital. He was 78. Mr. Reynolds was born on December 29, 1891 in La Grande, the son of James and Lulu Childers Reynolds. He was a star athlete at La Grande High, graduating with the class of 1909. He played on the Oregon State football team for four years as quarterback graduating in June of 1913. He returned as coach of La Grande until 1920. His football team of … Read more

Rettig, Richard T. – Obituary

Fireman Is Killed When Train Strikes Boulder Richard T. Rettig, 31, locomotive fireman of La Grande, was instantly when passenger train, No. 26 was wrecked a mile this side of Cayuse station at 12:30 Tuesday morning. The wreck was caused by the engine crashing into a huge boulder that had fallen upon the track. The engine was thrown against the left bank and the tender toward the river on the right. Rettig was crushed between them, as his body was hurled the opposite side of the cab. Engineer J.H. Snodgrass, also of La Grande, suffered only a scratch on one … Read more

Reese, Harry – Obituary

Harry Reese, 73, Dies at Portland Cove – Word was received here today of the death in Portland of Harry Reese, 73, former long-time resident of this area. Reese died Tuesday after a short illness. Funeral services will be held in Portland tomorrow. Surviving are: a brother, E. C. Reese, Cove, and daughters Connie Waterston, Portland and Lucille Day, Tacoma. La Grande Observer Wednesday, February 16, 1949 Front Page Contributed by: Tom Childers

Reese, Harry – Obituary

Cove – Word was received here today of the death in Portland of Harry Reese, 73, former long-time resident of this area. Reese died Tuesday after a short illness. Funeral services will be held in Portland tomorrow. Surviving are: a brother, E. C. Reese, Cove, and daughters Connie Waterston, Portland and Lucille Day, Tacoma. La Grande Observer Wednesday, February 16, 1949 Front Page Contributed by: Tom Childers

Reese, G. H. – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon At the Cove, Union county, Oregon, Sept. 19th., G.H. Reese, aged 58 years. Mr. Reese has been suffering for about six weeks with a complication of diseases which finally proved fatal, altho the best medical attendance was procured that could be had. Mr. Reese first located in Grande Ronde valley in 1857 and shortly afterward removed to the Willamette valley, returning again to this valley in 1871, and has resided in the Wallowa valley ever since. A few weeks ago he started for Northern California for the purpose of benefitting his health but was taken sick … Read more