Baker City Oregon

Newton, Laura Kirk Mrs. – Obituary

Laura Newton, 95, of Baker City, passed away on May 30, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Her funeral will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Grays West Co., with interment at Mount Hope Cemetery. Born on September 26, 1906, in Missouri, she married Henry Newton in 1929. A member of Calvary Baptist Church, Laura enjoyed gardening and spending time with family. She is survived by two nieces and their children, having been preceded in death by her husband and several relatives.

Bryant, Richard M. – Obituary

Richard M. Bryant, 76, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on May 31, 2002. Born on April 14, 1926, in Lebanon, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and later became a dairy farmer. In 1977, he moved to Baker City and worked for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest until his retirement in 1989. He was married to Ginny Bryant and was an active member of the Nazarene Church. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, and twelve grandchildren.

Stewart, Vivian Joy Kelly Mrs. – Obituary

Vivian Joy Stewart, 83, a lifelong resident of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on June 4, 2002, in Portland. A graveside service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Robert C. Irwin. Born on November 17, 1918, Vivian was the daughter of John and Mabel Kelly and married Robert Stewart in 1938. She dedicated her life to her family and home, leaving behind her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as lasting memories in her community.

Wilson, Charles Earl “Chuck” – Obituary

Charles Earl “Chuck” Wilson, aged 61, passed away on June 1, 2002, in Boise, Idaho. A graveside service will be held on Friday at Pine Haven Cemetery, officiated by Leonard Hill. Born on November 19, 1940, in Cambridge, Idaho, Chuck was a long-haul truck driver and contract mail carrier until his retirement in 1990. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and cars. He is survived by his son, siblings, and nephews, and was living with his nephew at the time of his death.

Backlund, Richard A. “Dick” – Obituary

Richard A. “Dick” Backlund, 71, of Baker City, passed away on June 1, 2002. A celebration of his life will be held on June 7 at the Eagles Lodge. Born on February 26, 1931, in Everett, Washington, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked as a mechanic until retirement. Dick enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with his family, including his wife, Donna. He is survived by his children, siblings, grandchildren, and stepchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

Carlson, Helen Irene Quinlan Mrs. – Obituary

Helen Irene Quinlan Carlson, 75, passed away on June 5, 2002, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Born on September 19, 1926, in California, she moved to Portland in 1944 to attend Pacific Bible College, where she met her husband, Frederick M. Carlson. They raised their family while living in various Oregon towns, including Baker City. Helen taught at Warner Pacific College and was a member of Rockwood Church of God. She is survived by her four daughters, ten grandchildren, and a sister. A memorial service is scheduled for June 22.

O’Dell, Bob – Obituary

Bob O’Dell, 78, formerly of Baker City, passed away on May 29, 2002, in California. A 1941 graduate of Baker High School, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He is survived by five children and his siblings, Mildred and Jay White. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanore, his parents, and two siblings.

Petrucci, Lawrence “Buzz” – Obituary

Lawrence “Buzz” Petrucci, 56, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on June 5, 2002. Born on January 7, 1946, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he served in the U.S. Army before pursuing a career in plumbing. He established Buzz’s Plumbing in 1985 and was known for his love of family, friends, and outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, and their children, along with his mother and siblings. A celebration of his life will be held at Baker City Christian Church.

Hardesty, Lorne Woodburn – Obituary

Lorne Woodburn Hardesty, aged 67, passed away on June 8, 2002, in Boise, Idaho. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Coles Funeral Home. Born on December 7, 1934, in San Francisco, he served in the U.S. Army and later worked as an aircraft mechanic at McClellan Air Force Base for 29 years. Lorne and his wife, Janet, moved to Baker City in 1991, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. He is survived by his wife, children, siblings, and numerous grandchildren.

Cordell, Elizabeth Bonnie “Betty” Harnish Mrs. – Obituary

Elizabeth Bonnie “Betty” Cordell, 83, passed away on June 6, 2002, in Elko, Nevada, after a prolonged illness. Born on December 12, 1921, in Isley, Wyoming, she spent most of her life in Baker City. A devoted housewife, she enjoyed various hobbies and was involved in community activities. She married twice, first to Robert C. Johnston, with whom she had four children, and later to Sammy Cordell. She is survived by her children, stepchildren, and numerous grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Lee, George “Jimmy” – Obituary

George “Jimmy” Lee, 89, a longtime resident of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on June 10, 2002, due to natural causes. Born on January 27, 1913, he married Eileen Cochrane in 1938 and raised three daughters. Jimmy served during World War II and later operated a grocery store in North Powder before retiring from selling cameras at Levinger Rexall Drugs. An active community member and music lover, he sang in various choirs and was involved in numerous organizations. He is survived by his wife and daughters.

Williams, David Lee – Obituary

David Lee Williams, 62, a Baker Valley rancher and innovator, passed away on June 8, 2002. A private graveside service will precede a public celebration of life at the Church of the Nazarene. Born on March 22, 1940, David took over the family ranch in 1962, introducing modern grazing techniques. He was musically talented and actively involved in his church. David is survived by his wife Barbara, their children, and four granddaughters, and he faced cancer with courage in his final years.

Barnhart, Vera Willett Glenn Mrs. – Obituary

Vera W. Glenn Barnhart, 86, passed away on December 9, 2001, in Boise. Born on October 31, 1915, in Baker City, she married James R. Glenn in 1935 and had two children. A lover of fishing, dancing, and theater, Vera was involved in various organizations, including the First Congregational Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge. Her memorial service was held on December 12, with inurnment planned at Mount Hope Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Educational Foundation.

Harkness, Pearl E. Smith Mrs. – Obituary

Pearl E. Harkness, 92, passed away on June 14, 2002, in La Grande, Oregon. Born on January 22, 1910, in Blackrock, Arkansas, she married Eugene H. Harkness in 1925 and raised five children. The family relocated to Northeastern Oregon in 1939 and eventually settled in Baker City in 1965, where Pearl worked as a certified nurse’s aide. An active member of the community and the Assembly of God Church, she enjoyed outdoor activities and crocheting. Pearl is survived by two daughters and numerous grandchildren.

Greenwood, Carl M. – Obituary

Carl M. Greenwood, aged 83, passed away on June 15, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Care Center in Unity, Oregon. Born on February 10, 1919, in Oglesby, Oklahoma, he married Mildred Packard in 1940. The Greenwoods moved to Unity in 1957, where he worked on the Rouse Brothers Ranch until health issues prompted his retirement. A member of the American Quarter Horse Association, he enjoyed raising and riding quarter horses. He is survived by his wife, four children, ten grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Brooks, Betty Bond Mrs. – Obituary

Betty Brooks, 75, passed away at her home in Victorville, California, on April 16, 2002. Born in Baker City in 1927 to Mildred and Allen Bond, she attended Eastern Oregon College. Betty married Lloyd Bud Brooks in Baker City, with whom she shared nearly 55 years of marriage. They lived in Medford before moving to Victorville after Bud’s retirement from Weyerhaeuser Lumber Co. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Bonnie, and is survived by her husband and children, Cheryl and Allen.

Horn, Lewis Gilbert “Gil” – Obituary

Lewis Gilbert “Gil” Horn, 79, passed away on June 17, 2002, in Baker City, Oregon. Born on July 28, 1922, in Lewiston, Montana, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later worked with the U.S. Forest Service, retiring as fleet manager in 1977. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survived by his wife Myrtle, two daughters, and numerous grandchildren, Gil is remembered for his generosity and friendship. His graveside service is on June 21 at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Graham, James E. “Jim” – Obituary

James E. “Jim” Graham, 82, of Rock Creek, Oregon, passed away on June 20, 2002. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 28, 1919, he married Faustina Stevens in 1939. A World War II Navy veteran, he retired as a Greyhound Bus driver after moving to California. In 1973, he settled in Rock Creek, where he enjoyed farming, cabinet-making, and outdoor activities. He is survived by three children and several grandchildren, and was preceded in death by his wife and other family members.

Miscoe, Stephen John – Obituary

Stephen John Miscoe, 59, passed away on June 11, 2002, in Seaside, Oregon. Born on November 23, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Miscoe worked as a long-haul truck driver, heavy equipment operator, and underwater welder. A resident of Halfway since the 1980s, he returned to Seaside to care for his mother in 2000. He was involved with local fire departments and enjoyed outdoor activities. He is survived by his mother, brother, sister, and extended family.