Baker City Oregon

Hartless, Evelynne Lee Sharp Mrs. – Obituary

Richland, Oregon Evelynne Lee Hartless, 66, of Richland, died May 18, 2002, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise. There will be a celebration of Evelynne’s life at 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Bridge Grange in New Bridge. There will be a reception afterward. The family has asked that this be a happy occasion and in honor of Evelynne’s request that those attending wear red, her favorite color. Evelynne was born on Oct. 21, 1935, to Randolph and Leora Martin Sharp in Baker City. She was raised in Eagle Valley and graduated from high school at Nampa, Idaho. She then … Read more

Pattison, Hurchell Franklin “Pat” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Hurchell Franklin “Pat” Pattison, 81, of Baker City, died Jan. 20, 2003. A memorial will be held Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. at Baker City Christian Church, 2998 Eighth St. Mr. Pattison was born Dec. 17, 1921, at Gowen, Okla. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946. He married Lucille Crabtree in July 1959. He spent 23 years working at Ketchikan Pulp Mill in Ketchikan, Alaska. Mr. Pattison retired in 1982 and began a ministry of building and remodeling churches for the next 14 years. Then he decided it was time to retire … Read more

Pope, Evaline Emele – Obituary

Funeral services for Evaline Emele Pope, 86, 2619 Auburn St., who died at St Elizabeth Hospital Tuesday morning following a short illness, will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. at the Beatty Chapel. The Rev. Kenneth Grafham will officiate with interment in following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Pope, daughter of Baker County Pioneers David and Betty Emele, was born at Medical Springs on Aug. 31, 1877. Mrs. Pope, a county resident all her life, was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Pope, in 1940 and by her three sisters and two brothers. She was a member of the … Read more

Colpitts, Georgettae Pearl – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Georgettae Pearl “Georgie” Colpitts, 69, of Baker City, died June 20, 2007, at her home. There will be a graveside celebration of her life at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. A potluck reception is scheduled afterward at the Pine Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Halfway. Visitations will be Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home in Halfway. Georgettae Pearl was born on May 26, 1938, in Enterprise to Richard and Dellourias Whitmore Brock. She was raised and educated at Enterprise, graduating from high school in 1956. … Read more

Moser, Gary Eldon – Obituary

Gary Eldon Moser, 62, of Bellevue, Wash., and a former Baker City resident, died Dec. 15, 2001, of complications from pneumonia. A family celebration of his life was held in Bellevue on Dec. 22, and an additional memorial service will be held for the Baker City relatives and friends in spring 2002. Gary was born Dec. 22, 1938, in Baker City to Gladys Fern Morin Moser and Alvin Francis Moser. He graduated from Baker High School in 1957, and received both bachelors and masters degrees in education from Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. He married his soul mate, Chari … Read more

Petrucci, Lawrence “Buzz” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Lawrence “Buzz” Petrucci, 56, of Baker City died June 5, 2002, at his home after an illness. There will be a celebration of his life at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Baker City Christian Church, 2998 Eighth St. Pastor Roger Scovil will officiate. There will be a time of fellowship and sharing after the service at 440 Third Street. “Buzz” was born on Jan. 7, 1946, at Bridgeport, Conn. He was a son of Larry and Bertha Alice Sherwood Petrucci. He was raised at Southbury, Conn., and received his education there. He entered the U.S. Army on … Read more

Black, Margaret “Pearl” Elliott Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Margaret “Pearl” Black, 89, of Baker City, died Jan. 24, 2001, at Prairie Acres Foster Care home in Baker City. Her funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Poole-Larsen Funeral Home, 1100 Charnelton St., in Eugene. Vault interment will be at Lane Memorial Garden in Eugene. Mrs. Black was born Nov. 30, 1911, at Eugene to Willis H. and Maggie Crabtree Elliott. She lived in Eugene for most of her early years. In 1930 she married Robert N. Hinkson. They had two children: Pat Hinkson Leonard and Bud Hinkson. Mr. Hinkson died in 1946. Mrs. … Read more

Williamson, Clarence Lewis “Big Lou” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Clarence Lewis “Big Lou” Williamson, 58, died Jan. 31, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Monte Loyd of Baker Valley Christian Assembly will officiate. Mr. Williamson was born on Sept. 6, 1944, at Robinson, N.D. He was a son of Edwin and Purnelby “Dolly” Brady Williamson. He grew up and attended school at Lake Williams Country School. Lou worked in his uncle’s service station at Cottonwood, Idaho, then later moved to Boise, where he worked at General Tires and … Read more

Blake, Eula Lostutter Mrs. – Obituary

Eula Blake, 86, of La Grande, died Sept. 2, 2006, at Wildflower Lodge Assisted Living Facility in La Grande. Her graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor John Privett of the First Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Eula was born on Aug. 19, 1920, at Santa Monica, Calif., to Roy and Ada Gabert Lostutter. She attended school in California. She married Frank M. Blake on July 20, 1946. She enjoyed cross-stitching and latch-work rug making. Survivors include two sons, Frank Blake, and his wife, Helen, of La Grande, and Richard Blake of North … Read more

Woolard, Daniel D. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Daniel D. Woolard, 59, a longtime Baker City resident, died May 31, 2001, at his home. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Neil Castle of the First Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be for family only. Mr. Woolard was born on Sept. 26, 1941, at Jackson Hole, Wyo. As a child, he moved to Silverdale, Wash. He served his country with distinction in the U.S. Army while stationed in France. After his tour of … Read more

Mann, Charles Leo – Obituary

Charles Leo Mann, 55, of Baker City, died July 24, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Visitations will be until 8 tonight at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Gray’s West & Co. Interment will be at the North Powder Cemetery. Charles was born on Jan. 10, 1954, at Baker City to Arel Leo and Donna Dee Free Mann. He graduated from La Grande High School and went on to attend Prairie Baptist Institute in Canada for two years. He enjoyed woodworking, going for long walks and Bible … Read more

Harris, Albert Roy “Fuz” – Obituary

Albert Roy “Fuz” Harris, 85, of Hillsboro, a former resident of Halfway, Richland and Baker City, died June 9, 2008, at Tuality Community Hospital in Hillsboro. Fuz was preceded in death by his wife, Velda Mae Black Harris; and two sisters, Ruby Meyers and Letha Roper. Survivors include daughter, Kathy Brooks, and her husband, Tom, of Hillsboro; son, Ernie Harris of Big Piney, Wyo.; grandchildren, Jason Brooks of Vancouver, Wash., Michelle Brooks of Hillsboro, Lacy Mae Harris and Chase Harris, both of Homer, Alaska, and Albert Harris and Rachel Harris, both of Baker City; great-grandchildren, Kailen and Jaedyn Brooks; brother, … Read more

Hutton, Billy Joe “Bud” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Billy Joe “Bud” Hutton, 69, a longtime Baker City resident, died Jan. 14, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. There will be a family gathering later. Disposition was by cremation at Gray’s West Pioneer Crematory. Mr. Hutton was born Jan. 16, 1932, at Lebanon, Mo., to Claude and Gertie Caffey Hutton. He graduated from Phoenix High School in Phoenix, Ore. He was a member of the Honor Society and served as student body president. He received the Elks scholarship for “Most Valuable Student.” He attended Southern Oregon University at Ashland, where he played freshman and varsity football. … Read more

Felton, Alexander “Chase” – Obituary

Alexander “Chase” Felton, 20, of Meridian, Idaho, a former Baker City resident and a 2004 Baker High School graduate, died unexpectedly on April 18, 2006, at his home. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at The Oasis, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 501 N. Curtis Road, Boise. The Aclesa Chapel & Tribute Center at Meridian is in charge of arrangements. Chase was born on April 20, 1985, to William “Bill” and Lisa Brevick Felton at Boise. His parents divorced and he was raised by his father and stepmother, Stacey Raymond Felton (whom he always considered his “real” mom), primarily … Read more

O’Dell, Ileana Rose Hopkins Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Ileana Rose O’Dell, 79, of Baker City, died Aug. 8, 2006, at her home. Her graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Sister Kay Marie Duncan will officiate. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. There will be a reception afterward at Calvary Baptist Church, 2107 Third St. Ileana was born on Nov. 24, 1926, at Caldwell, Idaho, to Harold and Eva Razey Hopkins. She met her future husband, Roy O’Dell, at Amarillo, Texas, where Roy was stationed in the U.S. Army Air Corps. The couple settled in Baker City in … Read more

Gates, Price – Obituary

Price Gates, 67, died Tuesday morning in the St. Elizabeth hospital following a weeks illness. Mr. Gates lived in Union county for a number of years and was well known throughout eastern Oregon, especially as a trainer of race horses. Mr. Gates was born in St. Clair county, Missouri, January 16, 1861and crossed the plains in 1879. He is survived by a son, W.E. Gates of Elkton, Nevada, a daughter, Alverta of Portland, a brother, S.O. Gates of Union, three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Buchanan of Crane, Mrs. Alma Buchanan of Forest Grove, Mrs. M.A. Ward of Wilmington, California and seven … Read more

Patrick Allen Morris – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Patrick Allen Morris, 41, of St. Helens, a former Baker City resident, died Oct. 28, 2001, at his home surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service in his honor is scheduled at 10 a.m. Monday in Baker City at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2625 Hughes Lane. There will be a memorial service at St. Helens Friday at the Moose Lodge, No. 591. Mr. Morris was born on Sept. 11, 1960, at the old St. Elizabeth Hospital in Baker City. He was an avid hunter and loved the mountains and fishing for anything … Read more

Bard, Wayne N. – Obituary

Wayne N. Bard, 78, died Jan. 22, 2007, in Pueblo, Colo. Wayne’s ashes will be buried beside his wife at Mount Hope Cemetery May 2 at 2 p.m. Father Julian Cassar of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral will officiate. All friends and relatives are invited to the graveside service and to the following reception at the United Methodist Church. Wayne was born Aug. 4, 1928, in Winfield, Kan., to Claude and Hilda Bard. He spent most of his growing up years in the Winfield area and served his country in the Navy. When he came home from the Navy he … Read more

Brown, Daniel Campbell – Obituary

Daniel Campbell Brown, 92, of La Grande, and a former Baker City resident, died April 19, 2001, at his son’s home in La Grande. At his request there will be no public services. Private interment will be at Rock Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley in La Grande. Mr. Brown was born Oct. 25, 1908, at Condon to Charles Arthur and Missouri Pearl Fitzwater Brown. In 1924 he moved to Baker City. During World War II he was stationed in Italy with the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he was an engineer on … Read more

Day, Frank Ronald – Obituary

Keating, Oregon Frank Ronald Day, 69, of Keating, died April 23, 2007. A private family gathering will be scheduled later. Frank was born on Sept. 10, 1937, at Cleveland, Ohio, to Frank and Louise Day. When he was young, his family moved to California. He majored in agricultural science and was a member of the rodeo team at Cal Poly Pomona. While in California, Frank met Jean. They were married in 1959. The couple moved to Northeastern Oregon in 1973, where they made their first homes at Echo, Pendleton and Keating. F.R. or “Ron,” as many would know him, was … Read more