Baker City Oregon

McKenzie, Huela V. Mrs. – Obituary

Huela V. McKenzie, 79, of Baker City, died Dec. 27, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. No service is planned at this time. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Heiple and her husband, Ed, of John Day, Kathy McClure of Pendleton and Linda Witherrite of Hillsboro; and two sons, Ronald McKenzie of Dayton, Wash., and Randall McKenzie of Pendleton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, December 30, 2005 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Halley, Leston Earl “Les – Obituary

Leston Earl “Les” Halley, 71, of Pendleton died Jan. 23, 2003, of natural causes. There will be a military graveside service for him at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception afterward at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall. Les was born on March 17, 1931, at Carson to Earl and Mildred Irwin Halley. After graduating from Pine Valley Union High School at Halfway in 1949, he attended Vanport College at Portland. While there he excelled in athletics, playing football and baseball. Proudly, Les served his country … Read more

Rammer, Jeffrey Scott (2) – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Jeffrey Scott Rammer, 34, of Baker City, died Nov. 21, 2000, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise. His co-workers showed their respect for Mr. Rammer by accompanying his parents from the funeral home to the airport after a brief gathering and viewing at Relyea Funeral Home in Boise today. He will be buried Saturday in a family plot in Wisconsin. There was a service at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise at the request of the staff who had come to know and love him during his stay there since Aug. 28. There will be a Baker City … Read more

Ruda, Virginia Faye Moore Mrs. – Obituary

Virginia Faye Ruda, 72, died May 23, 2007 at her home in Baker City. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at the Baker City Christian Church, 675 HWY 7. Pastor Roger Scovil will officiate. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family in the church’s Garden Room for a luncheon. Faye was born July 19, 1934 in El Centro, Calif., the oldest of 12 children born to Trayman and Amilia (Greer) Moore. Her love for gardening later in life grew from her childhood years working in the fields picking fruits and vegetables … Read more

Stephens, Bernard – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Bernard Stephens, 86, a long-time Baker City resident, died March 15, 2003, at a care facility. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Ralph Holcomb will officiate. Visitations will be from noon until 5 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday at the funeral home. Military rites will be accorded by Oregon Army National Guard and Baker City Amvets, Post No. 1874. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Bernard Francis Stephens was born July 12, 1916, in the old St. Elizabeth Hospital, to … Read more

Phillips, Ethelda “Buddy” Sears Mrs. – Obituary

Ethelda Sears “Buddy” Phillips, 83, died Oct. 27, 2004, at the Phillips Ranch on Pine Creek. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Roger Scovil of the Baker City Christian Church will officiate. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be until 7 o’clock tonight at the funeral home. Buddy was born on April 7, 1921, at York, Neb., to George Dewey and Carrie Wilson Sears. She attended grade schools in Nebraska and Colorado and high school at West Linn. Buddy moved to Baker County in the fall of … Read more

Swiberg, Elizabeth Mae (Bette) Gaeth Mrs. – Obituary

Elizabeth Mae (Bette) Swiberg, 84 died on June 26, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Baker City, Ore., surrounded by family. A Memorial service will be held Friday, July 6, 2007, 11 a.m. at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Portland, Ore., (enter through gate 2 and meet in the funeral home.) Elizabeth Mae (Bette) was born on May 19, 1923, in Beverly Park, near Everett, Wash., to John Frederick and Victoria (Goralski) Gaeth. The family moved to Portland, Ore., where Elizabeth graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1941. Bette received her nursing diploma from St. Joseph Hospital in Vancouver, Wash., and … Read more

Whittington, Christopher Michael “Mike” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Christopher Michael “Mike” Whittington, 31, a former Baker City resident, died March 13, 2004, at Pendleton. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel in Pendleton. Mike was born May 13, 1972 at Lodi, Calif., to Larry and Alice Whittington. Mike was a lover of the outdoors, and an avid hunter and fisherman. He had lived in Eastern Oregon since 1979. He graduated from Baker High School in 1990. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of Desert Storm. Afterward he returned home where he enjoyed … Read more

Harsin, Lola Jennivee Mairott Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Lola Jennivee Harsin, 87, a long-time Baker City resident, died April 6, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. At her request, there will be no funeral. Burial will be Wednesday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Harsin was born March 7, 1915, at Pomona, Mo., to William Mairott and Carrie Bell Deacon Mairott. On July 24, 1930, she married Theodore M. Hogg. Mr. Hogg passed away after moving to Baker City. On Sept. 8, 1958, she married Vernon F. Harsin at Carson City, Nev. Mr. Harsin passed away May 11, 1993. Mrs. Harsin was a member of … Read more

Nichols, Murphy Andrew – Obituary

Murphy Andrew Nichols, “Our Little Big Man,” age 3, died after an ATV accident Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003. Graveside services were held on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Caldwell, Idaho. Services were under the direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. Murphy was born March 30, 2000, in Nampa, to Curt and Cynde Nichols. He was a vivacious, beautiful child, with the world by the tail, who loved his short life to the fullest. He enjoyed fishing and camping, golfing with Grandpa Chub and riding the 4-wheeler with Daddy. He wanted to ride Grandma’s horses, … Read more

Henry, Carolyn Elizabeth Brannan Mrs. – Obituary

Carolyn Elizabeth Henry, 78, died June 16, 2009, at her home in Baker City. A dinner in her honor will be held at the Eagles Lodge at a later date. Carolyn Elizabeth was born Oct. 26, 1930, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Marjorie Wooten Brannan and Reuben Brannan. Her early education was received in Texas schools. In 1943, her family moved to Talent, Oregon, where she graduated from high school in 1947 at age 16. She was immediately hired by the Jackson County School Superintendent in Medford as a stenographer. She spent the next 46 years in the business world. … Read more

Lillard, Faye Pearson Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Faye Lillard, 88, of Baker City, Ore., died July 23, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. A Celebration of Life service will be held July 29, 2006, 10 a.m. at Coles Funeral Home. The Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 11 will officiate. Burial will be at the North Powder Cemetery. Faye was born March 6, 1918, to Dollie and Homer Pearson of North Powder, Ore. She graduated from North Powder. She met her future husband, Forrest J. Lillard in school and they later married on Nov. 26, 1939, in Weiser, Idaho. She attended secretarial school for … Read more

Carter, Stella Sharpe Mrs. – Obituary

Stella Carter, 99, of Baker City, died Sept. 1, 2005, at Meadowbrook Place. Her funeral was at noon today at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor Tony Brandon officiated. Vault interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery. Stella was born on May 13, 1906, at Mabton, Wash., to Pearle and Edson Sharpe. Her childhood years were spent with her three brothers and two sisters in the Horse-Heaven Hills. She attended college at Ellensburg, Wash., earning a teaching certificate. She began her teaching career in the Horse-Heaven Hills area where she met Carl. Stella and Carl were married on Nov. 12, 1927, at … Read more

Culley, Joseph R. – Obituary

Funeral services for Joseph R. Culley, 56, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday July 24 at the Langrell Nortuary Chapel. The Rev. James H. Soden of the Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. Culley was born August 24, 1911 at Herrin, Illinois had his schooling in Illinois and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by brothers, Carl, Floyd, Harold, Ralph, Alvin, and Don, all of Baker, and several nieces and nephews. A sister, Ada, preceded him in death in 1904. Mr. Culley was a member of the Baptist Church. … Read more

Cockram, Fred Joseph – Obituary

Wingville, Oregon Fred Joseph Cockram, 64, a longtime Wingville dairyman and rancher, died July 27, 2002, at his home, surrounded by many of his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. His graveside funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor John Cockram of Prince of Peace Lutheran church in Phoenix, Ariz., will officiate. Vault interment will follow the ceremony. Visitations will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until noon at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Fred was born March 20, 1938, in Baker City to Ernest and Berniece Cockram. He attended schools in Baker and … Read more

Martin, Emily Jo Mrs. – Obituary

Emily Jo Martin, 87, of Milwaukie, a former longtime Baker City resident, died Feb. 5, 2002, at the Willamette Falls Hospital at Oregon City. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Gladstone Christian Church. Emily Jo Gholston was born on March 17, 1914, at Stonewall County, Texas. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Baker City for 35 years. She retired in 1983. She moved to the Gladstone and Milwaukie areas from Baker City in 1996. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Gladstone Christian Church and the Baker City Christian Church. … Read more

McCoy, Lillian L. “Peggy” Ray Gribble Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Lillian L. McCoy, 97, of Baker City, died Dec. 25, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her memorial service will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Lura Kidner-Miesen of the United Methodist Church will officiate. Services will conclude in the chapel. Private vault interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Lillian Louise “Peggy” McCoy was born Lillian L. Ray on July 5, 1904, to Ellen and Charles Ray on the Oil Comet Lease land in Bakersfield, Calif. She received a rural education. She married Austin Brooks Gribble and had one … Read more

Arteburn, Royce L. “Tex” – Obituary

Royce L. “Tex” Arteburn, 93, a longtime Baker City resident, died Dec. 31, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Care Center. His memorial service will be scheduled later. Royce was born on May 16, 1910, at Quanah, Texas, to Lavella C. and Permicie J. Hawkins Arteburn. He came to Oregon with his family as a young boy. Tex grew up and graduated from high school at Pendleton. In 1932, he moved to Baker City. He married his wife, Amy Heater, on Oct. 6, 1934. Royce worked in the insurance business serving Baker City and the surrounding area for years. He enjoyed fishing, … Read more

Neff, Wilbur Wayne – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Wilbur Wayne Neff, 72, of Baker City, a former longtime Bend resident, died Jan. 7, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church, 2407 Seventh St. Pastor Nathaniel Neff will officiate. There will be a reception afterward at the Calvary Baptist Church, 2107 Third St. Visitations will be until 7 p.m. today at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. There will be a second funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at the True Gospel United Pentecostal Church in Bend. There will be a … Read more