Baker City Oregon

Merritt, Matilda “Tillie” Barry Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Matilda “Tillie” Merritt, 79, a longtime Baker City resident, died March 20, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Dennis Marttala of the First Lutheran Church will officiate. Matilda was born Nov. 25, 1924, to Thomas and Amy Barry of Venice, Calif. On Oct. 27, 1951, she married Clarence “Don” Merritt of Baker City, whom she met while they were both employed at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft. She later spent several years working for Ralph’s Supermarket in Southern California until … Read more

Backlund, Richard A. “Dick” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Richard A. “Dick” Backlund, 71, of Baker City, died June 1, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. There will be a celebration of his life from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Eagles Lodge, 2935 H St. Richard, or “Poppy,” as his grandchildren called him, was born on Feb. 26, 1931, at Everett, Wash., to Leonard and Berniece Backlund. He attended schools at Everett, Wash. He served in the U.S. Army in 1949, and was in the Korean War. He then was stationed at Fort Belvore, Va. He worked as a mechanic at … Read more

Pearson, Elva Elizabeth Stickney Mrs. – Obituary

Elva Elizabeth Pearson, 90, died July 16, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. It was Elva’s wish to have a marker for herself on her mother’s grave. There will not be a service. Elva Elizabeth was born to an early pioneer family, Lester and Ethel Ingram Stickney in a little house near the creek at Carson on Dec. 9, 1915. She lived at Copperfield on the Snake River until the age of 5. The family mined, farmed and herded sheep. They later moved to the Union Mine, to Cornucopia and they also lived and worked at the Baker Mill. During … Read more

Martinez, Barbara June Hull Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Barbara June Martinez, 60, of Baker City, died Nov. 6, 2006, at Baker City. There will be a celebration of her life at 10 a.m. Friday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Barbara was born on Jan. 2, 1946, at Baker City to Howard and Lillian Hull. She was Baker County’s New Year’s Baby for 1946. Barbara grew up and attended Baker schools. She spent her life in Baker City. She worked for St. Elizabeth Health Services for several years before illness forced her into early retirement. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her sister, Robin, and … Read more

Edison, Della Davis Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Della Edison, 52, of Baker City, died March 22, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. A celebration of her life will take place Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 2005 Valley Ave. A dinner will follow the service. Della was born in John Day to Opal and Norma Davis. After moving to Baker City, she met and married James Edison Sr. They enjoyed 34 years of marriage in which time they had three children: James Edison Jr., Kathy Free and Carrie Johnson. She also considered Rudy Soliz to be her son. Her greatest joy … Read more

Wood, Nevada Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Nevada Wood Stricken By Death Mrs. Nevada Wood, aged 70, resident of Baker county intermittently for more than 30 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Myers, in North Powder at 7:30 o’clock Monday morning. She was the victim of a heart attack and died while dressing. For some time Mrs. Wood had been suffering from asthma but was apparently in good health otherwise. Mrs. Wood was born in Provo, Utah, August 5, 1855. Her husband, B.F. Wood died in Reno 11 years ago. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. W.H. Myers of North Powder, and Mrs. … Read more

Combs, Corky

Corky Combs, 75, a long-time Baker City resident, died Feb. 10, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Ritualistic rites will be accorded by B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 338. Vault interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be today until 7 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home. Corky was born July 7, 1929, in Baker City to Carl and Thelma (Shephard) Combs. He was raised in Baker City and attended school in Baker and Huntington. He graduated from Huntington High School in 1947. He attended Western … Read more

Carnes, Joe Ann Kurz Mrs. – Obituary

Joe Ann Carnes, 88, died Dec. 2, 2007, at her home after a long illness. Joe Ann requested that there not be a memorial service. Joe Ann was born Oct. 6, 1919, in Portland to Frank Burrell and LaVern Kurz. The family moved to San Francisco and later to the North Powder area. Joe Ann graduated from Union High School. Joe Ann married Clarke Herman Carnes on Sept. 30, 1946, at Weiser, Idaho. Their home in Baker City always had a beautiful manicured garden and lawn. Joe Ann and Clarke were members of the Episcopal Church and the Esther Chapter … Read more

Cheren, Bernice F. Zimmerman Mrs. – Obituary

Bernice F. Zimmerman Cheren, 87, of Portland, died Nov. 22, 2001, in Portland. There will be a celebration of her life at 11 a.m. Saturday at her home. Mrs. Cheren was born on Nov. 13, 1914, at Portland. She graduated from Clinton Kelly High School of Commerce in Cleveland in May 1933 as a bookkeeper and stenographer. She worked as a stenographer for a private accounting firm. She loved her family, her garden, taking walks and playing cards at the Rose Center for Seniors on Tuesdays. She married Paul Cheren in 1948. He died in 1989. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, … Read more

Wilcher, Elaine Harrington Mrs. – Obituary

Elaine Harrington Wilcher, 72, of Louisville, Ga., a former longtime Baker City resident, died Feb. 8, 2006, after a brief illness. Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Haines Methodist Church. Her funeral was Feb. 11 at the First Baptist Church in Louisville. The Rev. Larry Montgomery officiated. Burial was in the family plot at the Davisboro City Cemetery. Mrs. Wilcher was born on July 24, 1932, at Baker City and lived here most of her life. She was employed by the Haines Telephone Co. for a number of years and was employed at The Merc … Read more

Hageman, Shirley H. Evans Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Shirley H. Hageman, 82, of Baker City, died Feb. 18, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her graveside funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Pastor Gordon Bond of the Richland Christian Church will officiate. Interment will follow the service. Visitations will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Coles-Strommer Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. in Baker City. Mrs. Hageman was born Oct. 27, 1918, in Washington to George and Daisy (Wixom) Evans. She received her education in Richland. Mrs. Hageman worked as a waitress at various restaurants and … Read more

Green, C. W. Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. C.W. Green Buried Wednesday Mrs. Charles W. Green, mother of Mrs. C.K. White, of this city, passed away at Los Angeles, Calif., Saturday, November 8, after an extended illness caused by cancer. The body was brought to Baker accompanied by Mr. Green. The deceased was a resident of Baker for thirty years, where with Mr. Green, she conducted a grocery business. She was born at Bangor, Maine, in 1861, and was 63 years of age. She is survived by her husband, a son, Irving C. Green, and two daughters, Mrs. C.K. White, of this city, and Mrs. Snodgrass, of … Read more

Emele, Dorothy Beryl Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Baker County, Oregon Mrs, Dorothy Beryl Emele, 38, 2515 11th Street, died this morning at her home after a long illness. She was born Dec. 9, 1915, in Richfield, Idaho, the daughter of Jay and Minnie May Dixon. She lived most of her life in Baker and attended school at St. Francis Academy. She was married April 14, 1934, in Baker to Donald Franklin Emele. Mrs. Emele was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles auxiliary and a member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband; son, Richard D. Emele, Baker; mother, Mrs. Minnie … Read more

Aldrich, Elvin – Obituary

Haines, Baker County, Oregon Elvin Aldrich Haines Native Died Jan. 30 Elvin Dutch Aldrich,79 of Haines/Rock Creek passed away Saturday, Jan.30 at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital. Mr. Aldrich was born May 16, 1902 in Bear Valley, Or., Grant Co. to Mr. and Mrs. Elery F. and Dessie E. Helmick-Aldrich. He attended schools in Bear Valley and came to the Rock Creek area at the age of 19. He married Mona Yankey in Baker, on May 23, 1929. They ranched together at Rock Creek for many years in which pet peacocks were a common sight on their ranch. He was the … Read more

Humphries, Richard “Dick” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Richard, “Dick” Humphries, 71, of Baker city died on Monday, April 21, 2003, at his home. Memorial for Mr. Humphries will be held on Friday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church with Pastor Nathaniel Neff officiating. Disposition was by cremation at Gray’s West Pioneer Crematory, and a Military graveside service will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. A potluck reception will be held at the Senior Center. Richard Alfred Humphries was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri Jan. 8, 1932. He resided in West Yellowstone, Montana from 1937 until 1942. In 1943 he and his … Read more

Pifher, Madeline Josephine Luster Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Madeline Josephine Pifher, 79, of Baker City, died June 21, 2004, at Avondale, Ariz. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave.Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. The Rev. Robert C. Irwin of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral will officiate. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception at the American Legion, 2129 Second St., after the services. Visitations will be Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Madeline was born on Feb. 10, 1925, at Baker City to … Read more

Frazier, Fay Byrne Mrs. – Obituary

Fay Frazier, 88, of Simi Valley, Calif., and a former Baker County resident, died April 6, 2001, at her daughter’s home in Yakima, Wash. Her graveside funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. A Christian memorial service will be held at a later date in Simi Valley, Calif. Mrs. Frazier was born Nov. 29, 1912, at Ardmore, Okla., to Robert Clinton Franklin Byrne and Mary Elizabeth Crow Byrne. She met Farnum Boyd Frazier while living in Roy, N.M., and they were married Jan. 7, 1929, at Clayton, N.M. They lived in New Mexico until … Read more

Stiltz, W. A. – Obituary

Body Of W.A. Stiltz Is Found In Fruit Car Mr. Steve Stiltz of Rock Creek, left Saturday evening for Spokane, having been called there by the mysterious death of his brother, W.A. Stiltz, whose body was found Friday in a fruit car at Hillyard by and employe of the Western Fruit Express company. It was thought from the condition in which the body was found, to have been murdered. A coroner’s jury, however, decided that death was not due to violence. The body was brought back by the brother and burial was in Baker. Deceased was unmarried and had spent … Read more

Fenimore, Patricia Marlene Young Mrs. – Obituary

Patricia Marlene Fenimore, 69, of Baker City, died Thursday, May 26, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. There will be no services. Cremation will be at Eastern Oregon Pioneer Crematory. Patricia “Pat” Fenimore was born June 11, 1935, in Medford to George and Mildred Lamae Shaw Young. Pat worked as an LPN in the health care industry. Survivors include her daughter, Teri Prounder of England and two granddaughters. Those wishing to make a donation may do so to the charity of one’s choice. This may be done through Gray’s West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814. Used … Read more

History of the First Baptist Church, Baker City Oregon

The first Baptist church in Baker City was organized December 7, 1874, Rev. L. H. Boothe was chairman of the meeting and Prof. S. P. Barrett clerk. The members present were Hardin Estes, Perlina Estes, Arthur Smith, Mary Kilbourn, Samuel Gaines, Mary Gaines, Prof. Barrett, Mary Barrett and Delazon Smith. Prof. Barrett served as clerk until July 1875, then Arthur Smith about two years, followed by F. Baird for four years. Mrs. F. E. Small was chosen clerk March 15, 1884, and was succeeded by Wilbur Finch April 20, 1888. Frank Baird was clerk from February 1889 to March 1890, … Read more