Union County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 53 of 92

Hill, Laura Belle

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Sisters-in-Law Die In Elgin Sisters-in-law, Laura Bell Hill and Dora Florence Hill, both resident of Elgin, died within three days of each other in local hospitals this week. Laura Belle Hill of Elgin, for 55 years a resident of Union county, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, of a stroke at the age of 68. Surviving are five children, Mrs. Louie Hale of Elgin, Mrs. Luther Cummins of Portland, and Mrs. Warren Metcalf of Chester, California, 11 grandchildren, two sisters, Miss Grace Crawford of Pendleton, and Mrs. Chester Kuykendoll of Pomeroy, Washington, and other relatives. Funeral services … Read more

Hill, James – Obituary

James Hill, who sold his farm at Pine Grove a few weeks since and started by private conveyance for Southern Idaho, was taken sick at Idaho Falls and died the 26th of August. Deceased was a brother of John Hill, the well known pioneer rancher of the Flat, and came here from Southern Idaho a few years ago. He had long been afflicted with kidney disease and the hot, dusty journey by wagon proved too much for him and he succumbed to the disease before reaching his destination. A wife and several sons and daughters survive him. Elgin Recorder Friday … Read more

Hill, Dora Florence – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Sisters-in-Law Die In Elgin Sisters-in-law, Laura Bell Hill and Dora Florence Hill, both resident of Elgin, died within three days of each other in local hospitals this week. Dora Florence Hill of Elgin, died following a short illness at 3 a.m., Friday, October 22. She was born April 15, 1876 and lived her entire 65 years in Union county. Survivors include four children, Mrs. Myra Hazelwood at Elgin, Mrs. Edythe Arnold of La Grande, David S. Tucker of Oakland, California and Mrs. Wilma Cason of Elgin, 12 grandchildren, including four grandsons in U. S. service, two … Read more

Hill, Barbara – Obituary

Telocaset, Union County, Oregon Talc Powder Causes Death Of Infant Barbara, the six months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Hill of Telocaset, died Tuesday at Hot Lake, after swallowing a quantity of talcum powder, when the lid came off, the can she was playing with, as she was lying on the bed Sunday afternoon. North Powder News Saturday, June 12, 1926

Higginbotham, G. C. – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon The body of George C. Higginbotham, a former resident of Elgin, was brought here today from Mann Creek, Ida. Burial took place this afternoon at Elgin, following service at the Methodist church at 2 o’clock. Snodgrass & Zimmerman were in charge. The decedent is survived by a brother, Thomas, who accompanied the body here. Elgin Recorder May 16, 1926 Contributed by: Larry Rader

Hickok, George C. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Geo. C. Hickok, formerly in the hardware business in La Grande and well known to many here, died of pneumonia Nov. 20, at Sumpter. He leaves a wife and five children who are provided for by $1,500 life insurance. Mr. Hockok was a personal friend of the editor and his death will be regretted by a large. (Rest of obituary cut off) Cove Ledger Thursday December 1, 1898

Hickman, Willa Chloe – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Willa Chloe Hickman, 86, of La Grande, died Thursday morning at a local care center. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements are with Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Hickman was born on March 10, 1920, the daughter of Hezekiah and Pearl (Carlton) Villines in Ponca, Ark. In 1940 she married Bill Franklin Hickman, and they lived in California until his death in 1972. After his death she moved to La Grande to be near family. She was a member of the Assembly of God church. She enjoyed sewing, her … Read more

Hickey, Chad Michael – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon A memorial service for Chad Michael Hickey, 28, of Eugene and formerly of La Grande will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday Aug. 6 at Jasper Park near Springfield. A potluck will follow. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hickey died July 31 in Eugene. He was born Oct. 17, 1977, in La Grande to Jim and Wanda Hickey. He graduated from La Grande High School in 1995. He was a standout soccer player and played several other sports. His family said he was a “solid, compassionate provider, amazing father and husband, golf … Read more

Hibbard, C. R. Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Hibbard Answers Call Mrs. C. R. Hibbard, who has been ill for some time, passed on late yesterday here. Funeral services will b held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Snodgrass and Zimmerman chapel with Reverend William Crosby Ross, of the Presbyterian church, to deliver the funeral sermon. The burial will take place in the Summerville cemetery. The deceased was born January 30, 1876, at Summerville and was married to C. R. Hibbard June 10, 1901. She leaves two children, Reid and Dick; two sisters and one brother. One brother and her parents preceded her to the Great … Read more

Hiatt, Merlin Danberg – Obituary

Merlin Danberg Hiatt, 86, of La Grande, died Sunday, March 2, 1997, at Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside service will begin at 3 p.m. Friday at the Summerville Cemetery. Elmer L. Perry, patriarch of the La Grande Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and friend of the family, will preside. Daniels Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hiatt was born in La Grande on Sept. 14, 1910, the youngest of 13 children of Samuel and Fredricka Johanna Elizabeth Danberg Hiatt. He was the last survivor of his immediate family. His father was … Read more

Hiatt, Arleta Lucille (Colt) – Obituary

Arleta Lucille Hiatt, 86, of Kennewick died Monday, April 17, 1995, at Life Care Center of Kennewick. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Summerville Cemetery. Viewing will precede the service at 2 p.m. in the chapel at the cemetery. Services are under the direction of Mueller’s Chapel of the Falls of Kennewick. Mrs. Hiatt was born Nov. 12, 1910, at Summerville and spent most of her life in La Grande. She attended Island City School and La Grande Catholic Academy and graduated from La Grande High School. She married Merlin D. Hiatt on March … Read more

Hiatt, Alfred Charles – Obituary

Alfred Hiatt, of 1807 “V” Ave., died Saturday, March 1 at Grande Ronde Hospital. Mr. Hiatt was a retired truck driver for Union county. He was 75. Mr. Hiatt was born May 12, 1904, at Pinto, Utah, the son of Frank and Emma (Platt) Hiatt. He moved to La Grande, on January 25, 1925. On November 24, 1928 he was married to Alice Hoak at La Grande. Mr. Hiatt was a member of the Third Ward of the La Grande Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Knights of Pythias; AARPs and Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife of La … Read more

Heyduck, Robert Leon – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Robert Leon Heyduck, 88, of Portland and formerly of Elgin, died March 15. He was laid to rest in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Known as Rob, he was born June 20, 1918, to Benjamin and Lela (Park) Heyduck in Elgin. He was raised in Elgin and graduated from Elgin High School. On June 9, 1939, he married Nova Henderson of Elgin. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945 and was stationed in Hawaii. He and Nova lived in Bremerton for a short while after they married, then moved to Portland, where they have lived since. … Read more

Heyden, Edna (Halley) – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Edna Mae Heyden of Route 1 Box 1665, La Grande, died Saturday at Grande Ronde, Hospital. She was 76 Mrs. Heyden was born Sept. 10, 1909, in La Grande to Edward L. and Maude R. Halley. On Feb. 7,1934, she married Henry M. (Hank) Heyden at Walla Walla, Wash. Mrs. Heyden was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of La Grande; Eastern Star Hope Chapter number 13, of which she was a past matron, and Beta Sigma Phi. She was active in community and civic affairs such as the Union County Cowbelles and … Read more

Hessemer, Eva R. – Obituary

Eva R. Hessemer, 94, of Tacoma, died Mon., June 28, 1993. She was born in Union, OR. Her grandparents settled in Oregon’s Grande Ronde Valley after journeying from Independence, MO over the Oregon Trail. She resided in Montesano, WA until 1960 when she moved to Goleta, CA following her husband’s retirement. After his death, she made her home in Los Osos, CA where she lived until moving to Tacoma in 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Doris Brown, Tacoma; a son, Robert A. Hessemer, Jr., Green Valley, AZ; 2 brothers, Gerald Spencer, Los Osos and Fred Spencer, Fresno, CA; a sister, … Read more

Hess, Farrell – Obituary

Many people attended the last rites for Farrell Hess at Union, Monday, where the body of the young man was taken for burial. Services were held at the L.D.S. church, and the building could not accommodate the crowd that wished to pay its last respects to the young an. All members of the Hess family were present at the funeral ceremonies. After the church services, the Knights of Pythias, held another services at the cemetery, the deceased having been a member of that body. Farrell Hess was found dead at Woodland, Wash., near the home of his parents, Mr. and … Read more

Heskett, Laura Nevada – Obituary

Laura Nevada Heskett passed away at her home at Pleasant View December 25. She was born at La Grande May 26, 1868, the daughter of William and Jane Stump. She was married to Robert E. Heskett at Enterprise Dec. 31, 1888. They lived in Wallowa county until 1917 when they moved to their present home. Mrs. Heskett is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Ivan C. Jackson, of Freewater; two grandchildren; William and Charlene Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Olive Cook of Salem; and two brothers, Thomas and C. G. Stump, both of Yamhill. Funeral services were held at the … Read more

Heskett, C. F. – Obituary

May 18th, of Diphtheria, C.F. Heskett, son of T.B. Heskett, of Iowa precinct, aged 15 years, 8 months and 24 days. Mountain Sentinel, Saturday May 25, 1878

Heryford, Nellie – Obituary

La Grande 1912-2004 Nellie M. Heryford, 91, of La Grande died June 2 at a local care center. No services will be held. Mrs. Heryford was born Nellie Fisher on Nov. 7, 1912, in Cove. She attended school there and married Glen Heryford on Sept. 28, 1945. The couple moved to La Grande in 1980. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Arizona, playing cards and fishing. She was a charter member of the Cove Sportsman’s Club, and was a member of the Union VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband of La Grande and other relatives. A … Read more

Herring, Leo – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Leo Herring [Hearing] Passes Away Dreaded Hodgin’s Disease Claims Victum Funeral To Be Held Tomorrow Afternoon From Elks’ Hall Hodgkin’s disease claimed one of the few victims of the invariably fatal malady last evening at 5:30 o’clock when Leo Herring[Hearing], a La Grande raised and always popular young man in his middle twenties died after a short illness. Since the nature of his disease was diagnosed, it has been held by physicians to be but a matter of a few days until death would come. The predicted demise occurred shortly after 5 o’clock last evening. … Read more