La Grande, Union County, Oregon
Charles C. Bull, a retired railroad engineer died at a local hospital on December 8, 1969. Funeral services will be at Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel on Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. William S. Woodman of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Mr. Bull was born at Valparaiso, Indiana on July 8, 1882. He came to Huntington in 1904 and went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad as an engine wiper. He started his work in La Grande as a railroad fireman in September 1905. He retired on June 30, 1947.
At the time of his death he was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, U.P. Old Timbers [Timers] Club No. 17, B.P.O.E. No. 433, and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
On April 24, 1907 he married Muriel Goodnough of La Grande. They made their home in La Grande since that time.
Mr. Bull is survived by his wife, Muriel, a son, Paul C. both of La Grande, two grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Those who wish may make contributions to the Cancer Fund in Memory of C.C. Bull in care of Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel, Box 772 or at the Chapel.
THE OBSERVER,
Wednesday, 10 December 1969, Page 6.