Baker City Oregon

Lillard, Forrest J. – Obituary

Haines, Oregon Funeral services for Forrest Jenkins Lillard, Rt. 1, Haines, 50 yrs., will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at West and Co. Memorial Chapel The Reverand Lawrence Roumpf of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate with the Blue Mountain Lodge No. 176 A.F. and A.M. also conducting services. Internment will follow at the family plot in North Powder Cemetery, North Powder, Oregon. Mr. Lillard was born May 10, 1917 at Baker, Oregon, the son of Willis W. and Ruth Jenkins Lillard. He had his early schooling at Mt. Carmel and then attended schools at North Powder where he … Read more

Hixson, William A. – Obituary

William A. Hixson, 86, of La Grande, a former Baker City resident, died May 13, 2008, at a local care center. There will be celebration of his life at 11 a.m. Saturday at Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 1508 Fourth St., in La Grande. Bill was born on June 19, 1921, at Missouri Flat to Elijah William and Frances Edna Schiller. He attended grade school near Pleasant Valley and Baker High School. After high school, he began working in the sawmill and then went to log cutting. In 1941 he tried to enlist in the U.S. Navy after Pearl Harbor. … 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

Brown, Alyce J. Mrs. – Obituary

Richland, Baker County, Oregon Alyce J. Brown, 92, of Lacey, Wash., who with her husband, Henry, were founders of Boulder Park in the Wallowa Mountains, died Nov. 6, 2005, at the Panorama City retirement center at Lacey. At her request, there will be no funeral. She will be interred next to her late husband, Henry L. Brown, at Mount Hope Cemetery on Thursday. Alyce was born on June 14, 1913, at Oakland, Calif. She married Henry L. Brown on May 23, 1934. The couple moved to Baker City in 1952 and together they built Boulder Park, which they operated until … Read more

Nantz, Allen O. – Obituary

Allen O. Nantz, 81, of North Powder, died Oct. 27, 2007. At his request, there will be a private family service only. Allen was born on May 10, 1926, to Charlie and Percy Nantz. He married Claudeen Jones in 1947. Allen lived his entire life in North Powder. He enjoyed agriculture and worked for farmers in the North Powder area. Survivors include his wife Claudeen; sons, Ron, and his wife, Kathy, of La Grande, and Russ and his wife, Beth, of Huntington; a daughter, Kathy, and her husband, Steve Boyd, of Walla Walla, Wash.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He … Read more

Greenwood, Carl M. – Obituary

Unity, Oregon Carl M. Greenwood, 83, of Unity, died June 15, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Care Center. His graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Unity Cemetery. Pastor Mathew Schnetz of the Unity Community Church and Lynn Shumway will officiate. There will be a reception afterward at the Unity Community Church. Carl was born on Feb. 10, 1919, at Oglesby, Okla., to Myrtle and Clarence Greenwood. He was educated at Oglesby and Ramona, Okla. He married Mildred Packard on June 8, 1940, at Bartlesville, Okla. They came to Unity in 1957 and worked for Harold Grabner for … 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

German, Myrna Maxine Sipp Mrs. – Obituary

Myrna Maxine German, 66, of Baker City, died Nov. 18, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. There was a private service and burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery. Daniels Chapel of the Valley in La Grande was in charge of arrangements. Myrna was born on Jan. 14, 1939, at Baker City to Max and Enid Ware Sipp. She was raised in various places all over Baker County. She married Bud German on Dec. 29, 1955, at Weiser, Idaho. She attended business school in Baker City and worked as a bookkeeper for Ellingson Lumber Co., the Forest Service and the State … Read more

Chestnut, Laura Ann Hughes Mrs. – Obituary

Laura Ann Chestnut, 56, a Baker City native, died April 26, 2007, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kan. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Canton Christian Church in Canton, Kan. Pastors Sherman Nungester and Jack Smith will officiate. Interment will be at the Canton Township Cemetery. She was born on July 3, 1950, at Baker City to Archie and Julia Driver Hughes. She moved from Oregon to Canton 31 year ago. She was a high school graduate and served in the U.S. Army. She worked as dietary manager for Shiloh Manor Nursing Home at Canton … Read more

Shankle, Gary Wayne – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Gary Wayne Shankle, 58, a longtime Baker City resident, died April 25, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services after a long illness. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Jehovah’s Witnesses will officiate. Visitations will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Gray’s West & Co. Mr. Shankle was born on Sept. 24, 1942, at Elizabethton, Tenn., to Frank Chad Shankle and Martha Magdaline Peters. He enjoyed his younger years there with uncles and cousins, swimming, exploring caves and playing in the woods behind his … Read more

Nemec, Audrey J. Olsen Mrs. – Obituary

Audrey J. Nemec, 85, a longtime Baker City resident, died Feb. 9, 2008, at her home at Settler’s Park Assisted Living in Baker City, surrounded by family. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Audrey was born on July 20, 1922, at Baker City to Hans and Daisy Rizor Olsen. She was the youngest of nine children. She attended school in Baker City and was a 1939 Baker High School graduate. She was working at the bakery in Baker City when she met Henry “Hank” Nemec Jr. He came in wanting to … Read more

Vaughan, Teresa Ann Lewis Mrs. – Obituary

Teresa Ann Lewis Vaughan began her next great journey on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, surrounded by family and friends. Teresa was born July 2, 1955, in Ontario, Ore., to Keith and Fern Lewis. She lived in Ontario until the summer of her 17th year when her father’s promotion with the Oregon State police moved the family to Baker City. Teresa always had a great love for animals. She learned to ride horses at a young age and became a skilled horseman and rodeo competitor. Her specialty was barrel racing. She eventually went on to be crowned Miss Oregon High School … Read more

Pembrook, Pearl R. – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon Pearl Rowena Pembrook, 90, of Union, died Thursday evening, Sept. 29, 1994, at a local care facility. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City with Ernest Smith of the Union United Methodist Church officiating. Friends may call until 8 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. until noon or 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday or from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel 1502 Seventh St., La Grande. Mrs. Pembrook was born June 26, 1904, [June 24, 1904-SS Death Index] in Baker City … Read more

Sturgill, Ben F. – Obituary

A Pioneer Passes Ben F. Sturgill, a pioneer of Powder River valley, died at his home in Baker last Monday. Mr. Sturgill lived for a number of years on a farm at Wingville, but was lately living on a homestead in Lower Powder River. He had led an active life in farming and livestock raising for many years. He had never married. North Powder News Saturday July 12, 1919

Houser, Melvin Earl, Sr. – Obituary

Melvin Earl Houser Sr., 74, of Nampa, Idaho, formerly of Huntington and Baker City, died July 14, 2003, at his home. His graveside service will be at 11a.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Zeyer Funeral Chapel, 83 N. Midland Blvd., Nampa. Melvin was the son of Wallace and Della Lane Houser. He was born on May 6, 1929, at Weiser, Idaho, and educated in Huntington. Mel joined the U.S. Navy on Sept. 12, 1950. He was honorably discharged on Aug. 26, 1952. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, and a … Read more

Emele, Edith V. – Obituary

Edith V. Emele, 82, 2320 Estes St., a lifetime Baker resident, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 1980, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Her funerral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grays West and Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., with the Rev R. Peter Anderson of the First Lutheran Church officiating. Private interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Emele was born on Feb. 22 1898, in Baker to John and Ada Brown Erwin. She attended schools in Keating and in Baker and was married to Harry Emele in Baker on January 22, 1918. She was a homemaker and a … Read more

Mrs. June Lucille Grant Brown – Obituary

June Lucille Grant Brown, 82, loving wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died April 7, 2002, at Portneuf Valley Nursing Home in Pocatello, Idaho. A celebration of her life will be held Friday at 11 a.m. MDT at the Century Ward Chapel on Fourth and Fredregill in Pocatello. The family will visit with friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Myers Evergreen Memorial Park in Ogden, Utah. Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home in Pocatello. June was born June 17, 1919, in Dietrich, Idaho, to Charles … Read more

Miller, C Jack- Obituary

Baker City, Oregon C. Jack Miller, 86, a longtime Baker City resident, died Feb. 19, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Coles Funeral Home. Pastor Susan Barnes of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. The service will conclude in the chapel. Friends and family are invited to the Rogers Hall at the First Presbyterian Church, 1995 Fourth St., for a time of fellowship and sharing after the service. Private interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Miller was born at Pilot Rock on July 30, 1916. He was raised … Read more

Erwin, Hugh Gerald – Obituary

Union, Oregon Hugh Gerald Erwin, 95, of Union, a former North Powder resident, died June 21, 2006, at the Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande. His funeral will be at 10 a.m., Monday at the Union United Methodist Church. Interment will be at the Union Cemetery. Hugh was born on Oct. 25, 1910, at Adrian, Mo., to Hugh and Bertie Largent Erwin. As a child, he worked with his family on ranches at Pendleton, Summerville and North Powder. Hugh attended school at North Powder and graduated with the North Powder Class of 1929. He married Fern Baxter on Sept. 26, … Read more

Wilder, Emily Ellen Osbon Mrs. – Obituary

Emily Ellen Wilder, 70, of Pendleton and a former Baker City resident, died May 13, 2003, at her home. A funeral service was held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in La Grande. Committal and interment followed at the Island City Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley in La Grande. Mrs. Wilder was born June 20, 1932, to John and Suzy Ellen (Tate) Osbon in Hayti, Mo. She was the youngest of four children. The family traveled throughout the states and settled in Eugene when she was still in school. In … Read more