Union County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 6 of 92

Westover, Roy – Obituary

Roy Westover, who was accidently killed while icing cars here September the 17th, was buried from the Methodist church the Tuesday following. Rev. Pratt conducting the funeral services. Mrs. Strause of Paha, Wa., Mr. Westover’s mother came down to attend the funeral. Card Of Thanks We wish to thank all who kindly assisted us in the burial of our beloved son and brother, Roy Westover, and for the beautiful flowers contributed. Philo Westover Mrs. Maybel Hess Mrs. Mary Strouse Alice Westover North Powder News Saturday September 22, 1917

Westenskow, Ronald W. – Obituary

Formerly of Imbler Ronald Wilford Westenskow, 87, of Walla Walla and formerly of Imbler, died Oct. 24. A private graveside service for family and friends will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Blue Mountain Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Walla Walla. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Herring Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Blue Mountain Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A full obituary will be available later. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity in care of Herring Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, 99362. La Grande Observer – October 29, 2009 ____________________________ … Read more

Westenskow, Kenneth R. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Kenneth R. Westenskow, 72, of Roseville, Calif., died Dec. 31. Visitation will be conducted Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Price Funeral Chapel in Citrus Heights. Calif. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, Roseville 1st Ward, in Roseville. Burial will follow at the Roseville Cemetery. A native of Imbler, Mr. Westenskow was born March 29, 1934, to Melvin (a former postmaster in La Grande) and Rowena Westenskow and grew up in La Grande. He attended Ackerman grade school and received an athletic scholarship to … Read more

Westenskow, Carol – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Carol Westenskow, 83, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and formerly of La Grande, died Jan. 6. A funeral service is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Island City. Dedication of the grave will follow at the Summerville Cemetery. Mrs. Westenskow was born Dec. 28, 1923, in Provo, Utah, to Newbern Isaac Butt and Ethel Cutler. She graduated from high school in Provo and went on to attend Brigham Young University. On Mar. 10, 1944, she married Ronald Westenskow of Imbler. Following World War II, they returned to Union … Read more

West, Ruby – Obituary

Tuesday, January 30, 1906, Ruby, the seven week’s old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William West. Funeral services were held the following day and the little one was interred in the Summerville cemetery. Elgin Recorder Friday February 9, 1906

West, N. K. – Obituary

N. K. West, Pioneer Merchant, Dies At Summerville Home Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon for N. K. West, pioneer La Grande merchant who died Saturday night of a heart attack at the age of 73. Last rites will be said for Mr. West, who founded the firm of N. K. West here 41 years ago, at the Snodgrass chapel with Rev. George H. Marrs, pastor of the First Baptist church, in charge. Burial will be in the Masonic cemetery beside his daughter, Ada, who died 18 years ago. Nathaniel Kendrick West was born at Mondovi, … Read more

West, Mae Robinson – Obituary

Life Long Resident Of County Succumbs Mae Robinson West well known long time pioneer resident of La Grande, passed away at the St. Joseph Hospital October 29, 1961 at the age of 82. Mrs. West was the daughter of George Washington Robinson and Susan Bay who came to Oregon in a covered wagon in the 1800’s. Mrs. West was born in La Grande on February 3, 1879. Mrs. West and her sister operated a seamstress business in La Grande in the late 1800’s continuing this business until 1902. Mrs. West then went to work as the first telephone operator in … Read more

West, John F. – Obituary

John F. West Died Sunday At La Grande John F. West, well known resident of this city, died at the La Grande hospital last Sunday morning, Dec. 2. He had suffered for some time with sarcoma, and had but recently been taken back to the hospital. The deceased was born Nov. 5, 1857, in Cleveland, Ohio. His parents emigrated to Kansas when he was a child and he was left an orphan at 7 years of age, together with several brothers and sisters. At the age of 10 years, he traveled to Colorado and made his own way from that … Read more

West, Brian Donald – Obituary

Brian Donald West, 29, of Wasilla, Alaska, and formerly of La Grande, died Sept. 20. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Catherine Creek State Park. Cousin Brandon Boone will officiate. Brian was born July 20, 1978, in Salem. He spent his early years in La Grande. His Great-grandma Faye Hayes spent her later years helping to raise Brian and his younger brother, Christopher. He graduated from Honokaa High School in Honokaa, Hawaii, in 1995. Brian joined the U.S. Air Force after high school. He served 10 years as a civil engineer and was a certified master … Read more

Wentworth, Eliza Mrs. – Obituary

A Sad Bereavement It becomes our sad duty to announce the death of Mrs. Eliza Wentworth, wife of Wm. E. Wentworth of Cove, which occurred at their residence here last Sunday morning at 8 o’clock. Although she had been in ill health and under treatment for some time past, yet the news of her death was rather unexpected, being the result of a sudden change for the worse notwithstanding the efforts of the best medical skill. Mrs. Wentworth, whose maiden name was Underwood, was born at Winslow Maine, Sept., 1847, and was married on May 25, 1869 to Wm. E. … Read more

Wells, John – Obituary

LaGrande has had a full share of accidents during the year past. The last is the accident by which one of our oldest and most prominent citizens, Mr. John Wells met his death. For twenty years Mr. Wells has been hauling wood from his mountain ranch into town and had never met with an accident. Last Friday morning he went to the mountains as usual for a load of wood taking with him a China man whom he had employed. The road was frozen so that although the wagon was rough locked, in coming down the mountain there was danger … Read more

Wells, Bert – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Bert L. Wells, 79, formerly of La Grande, died Sept. 28 at his home in Yakima. He was born Nov. 5, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Wells in Grandview, Wash. His primary and secondary education was completed in the Grandview area and he worked various jobs at fruit processing plants throughout high school. After a year of employment at an airport terminal in Point Barrow, Alaska, he took a job through General Electric at the Hanford Nuclear site outside of Tri-Cities, Wash. He was drafted in 1951 and spent the majority of his service in Japan … Read more

Weiss, Sarah Ellen – Obituary

Died, in this city, July 19, 1904. Sarah Ellen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U.F. Weiss, aged 22 months. Funeral services were held yesterday and the little one was laid to rest in the family burial plat in the city cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction. Elgin Recorder Friday July 22, 1904

Weber, William Francis, Jr. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon William “Bill” Francis Weber Jr., 62, of Baker City and formerly of La Grande, died Aug. 11 at St. Elizabeth Health Services after a 10-year battle with cancer. Viewing will run from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and funeral services begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gray’s West and Co. Pioneer Chapel in Baker City. A reception will follow at the Eagles Lodge. Bill was born Sept. 26, 1944, to William F. Weber Sr. and Norma R. (Olp) Weber in Baker City. He graduated in 1962 from Baker High School. He had a 22-year career with the … Read more

Weber, Richard R. – Obituary

Richard “Dick” R. Weber, 77, of La Grande died Sept. 30 at his home. At Dick’s request, there will be no services. Dick was born Dec. 10, 1929, to Otto P. and Jewel B. (Cunningham) Weber in Wellston, Okla. He and his sister, Chrissy, later moved with their mom to Ventura, Calif., where they grew up. Dick later joined the Air Force and was stationed in Tillamook where he met Dorothy Wehinger. They were married for 26 years and she was a life-long friend for an additional 29 years. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Weber; their children, Sandra … Read more

Webb, James – Obituary

“James Webb’s Death Ends Long Illness” Death came to James Webb, old-time resident of Union, last Saturday at Hot Lake after a long illness. He was born in Iowa in 1874, and was aged 56 years, nine months and two days. He came west with the George Wilkinson family in 1890, and settled in High Valley, where he lived until his marriage to Nora Wilkinson in 1897. Thereafter he was a Union resident. He is survived by his widow and relatives in Iowa and Illinois. Mr. Webb was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sisters, Woodmen of the … Read more

Webb, Dell – Obituary

The following was in type and ready for insertion in The Republican of last week but was unintentionally omitted, and is presented at this time by way of correcting the oversight as far as possible: Mrs. Rosa Badger received a hurry call to come to La Grande Wednesday saying her father, Dell Webb, had been seriously hurt. Mr. Webb and his son Vern and his son-in-law James Burke were in the, mountains out of La Grande getting wood. A tree fell on Mr. Webb. He was taken home as quickly as possible and only lived a short time, dying before … Read more

Weaver, Lillie Mrs. – Obituary

Death of Mrs. Lillie Weaver On Wednesday of this week, April 5, 1905, Mrs. Lillie A. Weaver, wife of Arthur M. Weaver, passed from earth at the home of her parents. Mrs. and Mrs. J.G. Brown of this city. Mrs. Weaver’s death resulted from acute tuberculosis, and the fatal termination of her illness had been for some time expected by her family and friends. A young wife and mother thus removed from her loved ones and from the life so recently full of hope and promise her death was a particularly sad event. The number of her friends in Elgin … Read more

Weaver, Harry – Obituary

Well Known Auto Salesman Killed Harry Weaver an automobile salesman for the Inland Motor company, working out of La Grande, was instantly killed when his car turned over at Joseph Sunday afternoon. Hugh Campbell who was in the car with Weaver was only slightly bruised. Witnesses to the accident report that Weaver was driving at a rate of speed exceeding fifty miles an hour. Mr. Weaver is survived by a wife and two children. Mrs. Weaver was visiting with her parents in Pendleton at the time of the accident. North Powder News Saturday, August 28, 1920

Weaver, Child – Obituary

The 12 year-old son of D.W. Weaver of Enterprise, was instantly killed Monday about 11 o’clock by the accidental discharge of a shot gun. From the best information obtainable, it seems he borrowed the gun for hunting purposes and being told that it contained an old load, took it home and attempted to discharge the load by filling the tube with powder and setting a match to it. as the powder did not ignite at once, he attempted to blow down the barrel to see if he could not force an air passage through the tube, doubting the fact that … Read more