Union County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 84 of 92

Breckon, Clayton Richard – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Clayton Richard Breckon, 89, of Elgin, died Jan. 8 at his home. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Elgin. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Clayton was born Feb. 27, 1918, to Richard David and Eva Kate Plant Breckon in Ontario. He moved to this area from Eugene 30 years ago. He enjoyed woodworking and clock making, and was meticulous with his yard. He was active with the LDS Church, and was a High Priest. He also enjoyed genealogy, auto mechanics … Read more

Bray, Elizabeth Jane Jarrard – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Elizabeth Jane Jarrard Bray, 98, formerly of La Grande, died Aug. 21 at a care center in Hermiston. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Hillcrest Cemetery. Daniels Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth was born on Oct. 3, 1908, to Frederick and Magnella (Synhorst) Reynolds in La Grande. After graduating from high school, she married Eugene Jarrard in November 1925. In the early years of their marriage they traveled with Eugene’s logging jobs. Later, Elizabeth worked in various cafeterias in La Grande. Eugene preceded her in death in April … Read more

Brasher, Mrs. Thomas- Obituary

Mrs. Thomas Brasher, aged about 40 years, died at Hot Lake Sanitarium Monday evening of this week. Mrs. Brasher was a resident of Union vicinity and was well known in this section. The funeral was held at Union Tuesday afternoon. North Powder News Saturday, May 29, 1920

Brandt, Shelby Lynn Strange – Obituary

Shelby Lynn Strange Brandt, 23, of La Grande, died unexpectedly April 21. A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at Riverside Park. A second service is planned for 11 a.m. Sunday at the home of Harry Metaxas in Eel Rock, Calif. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Shelby was born Feb. 7, 1984, in Eureka, Calif. She attended elementary school in Humboldt County and secondary school in Eastern Oregon. She graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a dual bachelor’s degree in psychology and political science in June 2006. Shelby lived in La Grande … Read more

Brandon, Robert Leslie – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Robert Leslie Brandon, 65, of La Grande and Battlement Mesa, Colo., professor emeritus at Eastern Oregon University, died unexpectedly June 12. There will be no public service. Mr. Brandon was born in 1940 in Seattle. He graduated from the University of Washington in civil engineering in 1962, and served in the Navy. In September 1967, he married Cheri Roberts. He earned a master’s degree in mathematics from California State University at Northridge in 1969, and a Ph.D. in mathematics from Colorado State University in 1972. He taught at the University of Maine-Presque Isle and at Eastern Oregon … Read more

Brand, Raymond C.P. – Obituary

Island City, Union County, Oregon At their home near Island City, Oregon February 27,1889, Raymond C.P. Brand grandson of W.G. and J.S. Peach, aged 1 year, 4 months and 22 days. Eastern Oregon Republican Thursday March 7, 1889

Bradford, Joshua – Obituary

At his home near this city, September 27, Joshua Bradford, aged 59 years. Deceased was a prominent G.A.R. man, being at the time of his death Post Commander of the lodge of this city. He was buried in the Union cemetery Monday afternoon. Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday October 2, 1890

Brace, Arthur C. – Obituary

Former Justice Of Peace Injured, Dies Arthur Brace Falls From Bundle Wagon on Jacobson Farm Monday and Succumbs Next Day Arthur C. Brace, 67, was fatally injured at 3 p.m. Monday when he was thrown behind the horses hitched to a bundle wagon at the farm of Mrs. Louise Mills two miles east of North Powder. He was taken to Baker in an ambulance and died in St. Elizabeth’s hospital at 9 a.m. next day, August 28. Mr. Brace, who was hauling grain bundles was sitting on the railing beside the Jacob’s staff of the practically empty rack when he … Read more

Boyd, Arthur Thomas “Tom” – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Arthur Thomas “Tom” Boyd, 76, a longtime North Powder community leader and rancher, died Feb. 10, 2005, at his home in Baker City. There will be a celebration of life memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday at the North Powder Community Methodist Church with a reception afterward at the Wolf Creek Grange in North Powder. Tom was born on Oct. 19, 1928, at Baker City to Arthur Stanley and Sarah Miller Boyd. He attended school in Baker City and was a 1951 graduate of Oregon State University at Corvallis with a degree in animal husbandry. … Read more

Boyd, (Child) – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Child of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Boyd The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Boyd died in this city Wednesday, May 10, 1905, from the effects of measels. Services were conducted at the home of the parents yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Smith and the remains were interred in the city cemetery. Elgin Recorder Friday May 12, 1905

Bowman, Florestine L. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Florestine L. Bowman, 79, of La Grande died Sept. 21 at her home. A celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St. Burial at Summerville Cemetery will be private. Mrs. Bowman was born Oct. 24, 1926, to Ray and Ida Rich Taylor in Baker City. She attended school in Baker City, and on March 20, 1948, married Arnol “Tuffy” Bowman. They moved to Pondosa where he worked at the mill. In 1958 they moved to La Grande. She was known for her beautiful yard and roses and for her … Read more

Bowen, Robert – Obituary

Island City, Oregon Robert “Blackie” Bowen, 81 of Island City died at his home Aug. 1. A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion in La Grande. Time and date will be announced at a later date. Blackie was born on Feb. 1, 1926, to John and Alberta Mills Bowen in Riverton, Wyo. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. He married Betty Bretz of Nyssa, Idaho, on June 20, 1950, in Winnemucca, Nev. Blackie was a member of Operating Engineers Local 701 in Portland and Local 370 in Spokane. He was a 40-year member … Read more

Boula, Keith Lee – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Keith Lee Boula, 50, died Jan. 2 at St. Mary Hospital in Walla Walla of colon cancer. Friends are invited to join Mr. Boula’s family in celebrating his life at an open house at the home of his sister Kathryn, 60522 Bushnell Road., Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Keith was born in Los Angeles June 19, 1956. He spent his early childhood in southern California and his teen years in northern Minnesota. He returned to California and graduated from Sylmar High School in 1974. There he followed in his father’s footsteps as a race car … Read more

Boswell, Mrs. Julia W. – Obituary

Union County, Oregon Mrs. Julia W. Boswell aged 77, died at her home in Cove, late last week. Mrs. Boswell had been a resident of Cove for 60 years. She is survived by her husband and a large number of relatives and friends in this vicinity. North Powder News Saturday August 30, 1919

Borine, Evelyn Irene – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Evelyn Irene Borine, 86, formerly of La Grande, died Nov. 9 in Bend. Funeral services begin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 21 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1802 Gekeler Lane, La Grande. The family will receive friends at 10:30 a.m. in the church prior to the service. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Daniels Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements. Evelyn was born Feb. 2, 1921, to Glen and Clara John, in Hardin, Mont. The family moved to La Grande during the Great Depression. Evelyn graduated from La Grande High … Read more

Bonney, Richard Donald “Dick” – Obituary

Union, Oregon Richard Donald “Dick” Bonney, 91, of Union died June 1. The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday June 8 at the United Methodist Church in Union. Burial will follow at the Union Cemetery. Mr. Bonney was born April 1, 1915, to Richard Herman and Sara Louise Brannian Bonney in Bellingham, Wash. The family arrived in Union on Jan. 5, 1920, via the short track railroad from Union Junction to Union. His father built and ran the fish hatchery on Catherine Creek. He helped transport fingerling trout to the Minam River, drove horses from Union to Halfway, and … Read more

Boly, Mrs. Jemimah

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Death Of Grandma Boly Mrs. Jemimah Boly, one of the aged pioneer settlers of this section, died at her home on the Flat, Sunday morning at 7 o’clock. She was born in Missouri in 1818, and in company with her husband and children emigrated to the Pacific coast at an early day. She was the mother of 12 children, only four of whom survive her. She had been a conscientious member of the Christian church for many years, and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Benton, pastor of the Christian church here. She was laid … Read more

Boly, Jemimah, Mrs. – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Death Of Grandma Boly Mrs. Jemimah Boly, one of the aged pioneer settlers of this section, died at her home on the Flat, Sunday morning at 7 o’clock. She was born in Missouri in 1818, and in company with her husband and children emigrated to the Pacific coast at an early day. She was the mother of 12 children, only four of whom survive her. She had been a conscientious member of the Christian church for many years, and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Benton, pastor of the Christian church here. She was laid to rest … Read more

Bodyfelt, Edith – Obituary

La Grande and Union 1913-2004 Edith M. Bodyfelt, 91, of La Grande and formerly of Union, died May 22 at a local care center. A graveside service will begin at 1 p.m. June 5 at the Tillamook Odd Fellows’ Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Carter of the Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church officiating. Mrs. Bodyfelt was born March 30, 1913, to Homer and Nora Marian Cheney in New Plymouth, Idaho. She graduated from Union High School in 1931, and married Guy E. Watts in September of that year in Union. In 1959 the couple moved to Pacific City where they had … Read more

Bloch, M. S. – Obituary

Dies In Portland M.S. Bloch pioneer of La Grande Passes Away. In the passing of Max S. Bloch on Sunday night Oregon lost one of its well-known pioneer business men, one who had engaged in the mercantile business in La Grande for more than 50 years. Mr. Block was esteemed by his many friends in La Grande, where he settled when about 18 years of age and where he became a factor in the business world in the half century he was in Oregon. Mr. Bloch was born in Germany, but came to America when a lad and chose Oregon … Read more