First Obituary
Jeannie Marie Emmons of Wallowa died March 27, 2007, in Walla Walla, Wash. She was 47.
Ms. Emmons was born Feb. 28, 1960. She lived most of her life in Wallowa. She graduated from Wallowa High School in 1978. She moved to Boise where she worked for a short time. She moved back and worked at the Eagle’s Nest, Baird’s Tavern, the Common Good for seven years and at Parks Bronze for eight years.
Ms. Emmons enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She maintained a positive attitude even in difficult times and touched others with her hard work, determination and thoughtfulness. She fought cancer for 23 years. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her mother Donna Jean Emmons of Wallowa; two older brothers, David Emmons of Eugene and Roger Emmons of Eagle Point; and her older sister, Vickie Sutton of Medford.
Graveside services will be held at the Wallowa Cemetery at 11 a.m. on May 26. A celebration of life will follow at Donna Emmons’ residence after the service. Memorials may be given to the cancer society.
Source: Wallowa County Chieftain, April 5, 2007
Contributed by Dixie Ricker
Second Obituary
Jeannie Emmons, 47, of Wallowa, died March 27 of cancer in Walla Walla. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Wallowa Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the home of Donna Emmons. Arrangements are under the direction of Bollman Funeral Home, Enterprise.
Jeannie was born Feb. 28, 1960, in La Grande and lived most of her life in Wallowa. She graduated from Wallowa High School in 1978 and moved to Boise for a short time before returning to Wallowa.
She enjoyed attending concerts and spending time with family and friends. She always had a positive attitude and touched the lives of many with her hard work, determination and thoughtfulness despite spending the last 23 years of her life fighting cancer.
Survivors include her mother, Donna Jean Emmons of Wallowa; and siblings, David Emmons of Eugene, Roger Emmons of Eagle Point and Vickie Sutton of Medford. She was preceded in death by her father, LeRoy Emmons; baby brother, David George Emmons; and grandmothers, Hilma Sherod and Esther Emmons.
Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society.
Source: The Observer, Obituaries for the week ending May 19, 2007.
Contributed by Dixie Ricker