Wallowa County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 4 of 54

Wart, William, Sr. – Obituary

Promise, Oregon William Wart Sr. William Jay Wart Sr., 75 of Rt. 1, Weston, died May 28, 1985, at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton. The graveside service was at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Ore. The Rev. Edward Morrison officiated. Wart was born July 21, 1909, in Baker, Ore., to Louis and Florence Wilcox Wart. The family moved to Promise, Ore. in 1913. He attended Enterprise schools and then worked with his father and area farmers on Alder Slope, near Enterprise. On Dec. 20, 1935, he married Olive “Dollie” P. Heskett in Enterprise. He worked as a … Read more

Warren, Mary E. Mrs. – Obituary

Lostine, Wallowa County, Oregon Funeral services were held at the Christian church at Lostine, Friday morning, September 18, at ten o’clock for Mrs. Mary E. Warren, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Jessie Hammack. Rev. Ford of Enterprise conducted the services and internment was in the Wallowa cemetery by the side of two grand-daughters who preceded her in death. Mary E. Warren was born March 6, 1852 in Stockholme, N. Y., and died Sept., 17, 1931 at Lostine at the age of 79 years, 6 months and 11 days. She was married to Mason Sherman Allen at … Read more

Warren, Eunice – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Eunice Warren passed away July 28, 1978 at Wallowa Memorial hospital. She had been a patient for five weeks and in failing health approximately two years. She was born on November 18, 1913 in Enterprise, daughter of James and Vera (Draper) Fisher. She lived in Wallowa county most of her life. On March 16, 1971 she married Henry W. Warren in Enterprise, Oregon. Survivors include her husband, Henry of Enterprise; her mother Vera Fisher; brothers, Leland Fisher of Hillsboro, Oregon; Wolvert Fisher of Enterprise, Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. Otis (Inez) Varney of the Dalles; and Mrs. … Read more

Warnock, Tasy, Mrs. – Obituary

Flora, Oregon Mrs. Tasy Warnock Laid To Rest Mrs. Tasy Warnock passed away at the Wallowa County Hospital on March 21, after a lingering illness. Tasy Wright, daughter of James and Sarah Wright, pioneers of this county, was born at Cove, Oregon, September 28, 1872, and that same year her parents moved to Wallowa County, then a part of Union County. When Tasy was about three years old, due to Indian trouble in the county her parents moved back to Indian Valley where the town of Elgin now stands, and lived there for a few years, returning later to this … Read more

Warnock, Samuel B. – Obituary

Samuel B. Warnock, pioneer of Day Ridge, died Friday, November 11, 1927, at La Grande, where he had gone a few days before for treatment for Bright’s disease. He had been in poor health for several months and with his wife had spent the summer and fall at the warm springs on Joseph Creek. About three weeks ago they went to the home of their daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Johnson, on Day Ridge. Mr. Warnock was taken worse and went to la Grande, where his wife and Mrs. Johnson were summoned last Wednesday. The body was brought to Enterprise Saturday by … Read more

Warnock, Robert N.

Enterprise, Oregon Robert N. Warnock Pioneer Passes on Robert N. Warnock, member of a pioneer family in Wallowa county died at his home at Oswego, Feb. 26, and funeral services were held in Portland. Only two members of his family survive, his brother, W.P. Warnock of Enterprise, and his sister, Mrs. John Velt of Sacramento, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Warnock visited him in the middle of the winter. Robert Warnock was born in Dickson county, Kansas, Oct. 6, 1864, and came with his family in a wagon train to the far west in 1879. He ran cattle in the … Read more

Ward, Orlando (Landy) – Obituary

Paradise, Wallowa County, Oregon Orlando (Landy) Ward, died of a heart attack on Friday, Dec. 26, 1969 on the Snyder Ranch in Paradise area where he was spending the Christmas holiday with his son. Funeral services were held Monday, at 2 p.m. at the Bollman Funeral Home. Interment was in the Enterprise Cemetery with military committal service by Wallowa Lake Post #157 of the American Legion. Born Nov. 22, 1895 in Milan, Mo., son of E.R. & Myra Ward, and lived in Wallowa county for 69 years. He was a veteran of World War I and was a retired logger. … Read more

Ward, Nellie Maud (Fisher) – Obituary

Nell Fisher Ward, a lifetime resident of Wallowa County, died April 26, 1981, at Wallowa Memorial hospital. She was 80 years old. The daughter of Hiram and Emma Rundall Fisher, she was born Sept. 18, 1902 in Lostine. On March 14, 1923, she married Landy Orlando Ward in Enterprise. Graveside services will be Thursday April 30, at 2 pm in the Enterprise cemetery. The Rev. Dennis Schmidt is to officiate. Interment will follow. Mrs. Ward is survived by her son, Jay Clifton of Enterprise, a brother Harry Fisher of Union, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be … Read more

Ward, Nellie Maud

Nellie Maud (Fisher) Ward Nell Fisher Ward, a lifetime resident of Wallowa CO., died April 26, 1981, at Wallowa Memorial hospital. She was 80 years old. The daughter of Hiram and Emma Rundall Fisher, she was born Sept. 18, 1902 in Lostine. On March 14, 1923, she married Landy Orlando Ward in Enterprise. Graveside services will be Thursday April 30, at 2 pm in the Enterprise cemetery. The Rev. Dennis Schmidt is to officiate. Interment will follow. Mrs. Ward is survived by her son, Jay Clifton of Enterprise, a brother Harry Fisher of Union, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. … Read more

Ward, Nell F. – Obituary

Nell Fisher Ward, a lifetime resident of Wallowa Co., died April 26, 1981, at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. She was 80 years old. The daughter of Hiram and Emma Rundall Fisher, she was born Sept. 18, 1902 in Lostine. On March 14, 1923, she married Landy Orlando Ward in Enterprise. Graveside services will be Thursday,April 30, at 2 p.m. in the Enterprise cemetery. The Rev. Dennis Schmidt is to officiate. Interment will follow. Mrs. Ward is survived by her son, Jay Cliffton of Enterprise, a brother Harry Fisher of Union, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made … Read more

Ward, Melvina, Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon In Memorium Mrs. Melvina Ward Death has taken our dear mother. Mrs. Melvina Ward. There was plucked the sweetest flower that ever blooms. It makes our hearts sad to give up our loving mother but our loss is heaven’s gain. That sweet voice is still. She has gone to sing with the angels in heaven. She was always a dear mother and devoted Christian for years. To our friends and neighbors and all who helped during the sickness and after the death of our mother, we sincerely thank you. Anna B. Dixon ; Mary Harmon Wallowa County Reporter, … Read more

Ward, Lois Eileen – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Lois Eileen (Ward) Anderson Funeral Services were conducted Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Richard Anderson (Lois Ward), 28, of Oregon City. Rev. Earl Rogers officiated. Music was provided by Mrs. Ralp Kay and Mrs. Garnet Best who sang “Beyond the Sunset”. Pallbearers were Keith Searles, Harold Lay, Bob Hamilton, Jack Christy, Bob Freels and Clyde Fleenor. Interment was in the Enterprise cemetery. Her first funeral was held at 10:30 Saturday at the chapel of Atkinson Memorial Congregational church in Oregon City. Lois Eileen Ward was born January 6, 1923 in Portland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Landy Ward. … Read more

Ward, Kenneth Wayne – Obituary

Ken Ward Killed in Car Wreck Enterprise, Oregon Kenneth Wayne Ward, 40, of Pullman, Washington, formerly of Enterprise, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Landy Ward of Enterprise, was killed at 1:50 pm on Saturday, Jan. 25, 1969 in a two car collision of US Highway 195 about seven miles south of Pullman. Kenneth was driving a 1967 Plymouth sedan and was south bound when his car skidded on the icy road and collided with a north bound 1963 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by John George, a professor at WSU, who was accompanied by his wife, Mary Helen. Mrs. George … Read more

Ward, Carl- Obituary

Carl Ward Meets Death Under a Truck Enterprise, Oregon Little Carl Ward met instant death yesterday by falling underneath the wheels of a heavily loaded truck. The truck belonging to the Hamilton Dray Co., was backing up to the E.M. & M. new building with a full load and the little fellow attempted to climb on the back end. The driver was totally unaware of the little fellow being near. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Ward and had lived all his short life in Enterprise. Carl was six years old in March of this year. Wallowa … Read more

Ward, A. J. Mrs. – Obituary

Dies at Stayton Mrs. A. J. Ward passed away at her home in Stayton, Oregon September 05, 1967. Margaret Jane Everett was born on June 30, 1883 in Madison County, Arkansas to the late William and Catherine Presley Everett. She was Married to Albert J. Ward on may 04, 1902 in Alabam, Arkansas and came west with him in 1910, at which time they settled in Wallowa county, where they owned and operated a store. They sold their business in 1941 and moved to Portland, Oregon, where Mr. Ward died on Sept. 15, 1946. Two children predeceased their parents. In … Read more

Walls, Susie – Obituary

Mary Susan (Susie) Walls, died at the age of 89, Jan. 3, 1981, at the Woodland Convalescent Center in Woodland, Washington. Born in Bolt, West Virginia, Oct. 22, 1891, she was the daughter of William Thomas and Mary Frances (Cook) Clemens. She came to Wallowa County from West Virginia in 1907, and in 1914 married Russell E. Walls in Wallowa. He died in 1970. Mrs. Walls was a member of the Methodist Church and a housewife who was known for her baking. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, in the Wallowa Cemetery with the Reverend Don Hawkins … Read more

Walls, Rhoda Minerva – Obituary

Rhoda Minerva Walls was born in Raleigh County, West Virginia, Nov. 13, 1865. She departed this life 7:30 a. m. Feb. 8, 1931, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Henderson, at the age of 65 years 2 months and 26 days. She was united in marriage to J. J. Trump Feb. 2, 1888. He preceded her in death Dec. 13, 1900. To this union were born five children, three sons and two daughters, Oakey and Speed Trump of Wallowa, Beecher Trump of Choico, Mrs. J. W. Henderson and Mrs. Emett Cramer of Enterprise, all of whom were … Read more

Walls, Mary Susan (Susie) Clemens Mrs. – Obituary

Mary Susan (Susie) Walls, died at the age of 89, January 3, 1981, at the Woodland Convalescent Center in Woodland, Washington. Born in Bolt, West Virginia, October 22, 1891, she was the daughter of William Thomas and Mary Frances (Cook) Clemens. She came to Wallowa County from West Virginia in 1907 and in 1914 married Russell E. Walls in Wallowa. He died in 1970. Mrs. Walls was a member of the Methodist Church and a house wife who was known for her baking. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, in the Wallowa Cemetery with the Rev. Don … Read more

Wallowa County Oregon Obituaries

The following collection of Wallowa County Oregon obituaries has been compiled together by Judy White over several years. A Surnames: Ackerman, Ruth – Obituary Ackley, Charles – Obituary Action, Jennie Martha – Obituary Adams, Bert – Obituary Adams, Mary Margaret Bickel Mrs. – Obituary Adams, Mary Mrs. – Obituary Adams-Capps, Ivia Joan Rucker – Obituary Adkins, Mrs. James E. – Obituary Ager, Nancy Jane – Obituary Akes, Esther Elaine – Obituary Albertson, Allie – Obituary Aleson, Myrtle – Obituary Alford, Helen – Obituary Allard, Adelaide – Obituary Allen, Ella L. – Obituary Allen, Elvin W. – Obituary Allen, James – … Read more

Walker, Harriet – Obituary

Lostine, Oregon Died at Lostine, August 26, 1917. Mrs. Harriet Walker at the age of 62 years, 7 months and 26 days. The deceased was born in Ohio in 1885, moving to Indiana with her father when she was 16 years of age. From there she went to Kansas where she made her home for twenty-five years and until she came to Wallowa county on the last of May, 1917, to make her home with her brother, Jess Walker. Her death was caused by asthma. The deceased leaves to mourn her death, three sisters and five brothers. The sisters are … Read more