Baker City Oregon

Ayers, Neva Lucille Pepperling Mrs. – Obituary

Neva Lucille Ayers, 92, a longtime Baker City resident, died July 2, 2008, at Ashley Manor. Visitation will be until 7 o’clock tonight at Gray’s West & Co., 1500 Dewey Ave. There will be a celebration of her life at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. Private vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Neva was born on April 8, 1916, near Scio to Robert C. and Lucy Jane Cole Pepperling. She was a graduate of Lebanon High School and Western Oregon University at Monmouth where she earned her teaching credentials. Her teaching career took … Read more

Ishmael, Alta “Marie” Dyer Mrs. – Obituary

Alta “Marie” Ishmael, 75, of Hermiston, a former Baker County resident, died Sept. 4, 2006, at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, Wash., of complications after cardiac surgery. Her memorial service was Sept. 9 at Burns Mortuary Chapel in Hermiston. Friends joined the family for a potluck afterward at her home. She was born on Dec. 4, 1930, at Weiser, Idaho, to parents J.R. “Ted” and Orpha Knee Dyer. They lived at Robinette until dams were built on the Snake River and the town was flooded. She always missed her childhood home. Marie moved to Hermiston in 1988 and had lived … Read more

Slater Sr., Roy – Obituary

Roy Slater Sr., 63, of Baker City, died Aug. 2, 2007, at his home. A military inurnment was conducted Aug. 13 at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. A celebration of life potluck is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday at Roy Slater Jr.’s home. People planning to attend may call Gray’s West & Co., 523-3677, for directions. Roy was born on Jan. 8, 1944, at Fairbury, Neb., to Luke Leroy Slater and Hattie Leona Rose. Roy loved the Lord with all his heart. He was a member of the Baker City Christian Church. He also loved his family and friends very … Read more

Evans, Max Wendell – Obituary

Max Wendell Evans, 77, a former Baker City resident, died May 11, 2009, at Springfield. A family memorial service will be scheduled later. Max was born on Oct. 10, 1931, at Mesa, Idaho, to Oliver “Hap” and Mina Hallett Evans. He was blessed to grow up with his sister in a small community surrounded by family and friends. He graduated from Council, Idaho, High School where he starred as halfback for the Council Lumberjacks football team. He married the love of his life, Delpha Mae Burt, on Oct. 31, 1948. Max enjoyed a 40-year career with Union Pacific Railroad, retiring … Read more

Tibbets, Kenneth Edward – Obituary

Kenneth Edward “Ken” Tibbets, 72, of Rufus, a former longtime Baker City resident, died June 8, 2009, at his home. At his request, there will be no service. Ken, known as “Sonny” to his family, was born July 25, 1936, at The Dalles to Kenneth and Luetta Morast Tibbets. He attended The Dalles schools until joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 1953. He served in the Marines from 1953 to 1962 and was a Korean War veteran. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Rifle and Pistol Team. He spent the majority of his years working in the … Read more

Holman, Glenn Chester Jr. – Obituary

Glenn Chester Holman Jr., 63, of Baker City died May 3, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Health Services after a long battle with multiple health problems. There will be a celebration of his life at 2 p.m. Thursday at The Eagles Club, 2935 H St. It will be a potluck and all friends and family are invited. Glenn was born on Sept. 6, 1944, at Van Nuys, Calif., to Glenn Holman Sr. and Betty Shutt. Glenn attended Antelope Valley High School at Lancaster, Calif., until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965. After a tour in Vietnam and serving as … Read more

Brito, Helen Denise White Mrs. – Obituary

Helen Denise Brito, 63, died May 13, 2007, at her daughter’s home in North Powder. Her funeral will be this weekend at Battleground, Wash. Denise was born May 7, 1944, at West Frankford, Ill. She was the oldest of nine children born to Goldia Lavern and Helen Virginia Brown White. Her father was in the military and the family moved around as Denise was growing up. Her fondest memories were of living on the farm at Christopher, Ill. She married Joseph Brito on Nov. 1, 1960, at Las Vegas, Nev. She had known Joseph Jr. most of her life, attending … Read more

Christenson, Gayle Arlyn

Gayle Arlyn Christenson, 74, a longtime Baker City resident, died Feb. 7, 2005, at home surrounded by family and friends. An Elks service and celebration of his life will take place Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1896 Second St. Gayle was born in 1931 at McMinnville to Chester and Lola (Johnson) Christenson. He attended school in Newberg and graduated there in 1950. He received training in radio engineering and moved to Salt Lake City where his distinct deep voice got him a job as a radio announcer. From there, Gayle worked a short time in the oil … Read more

Bailey, Jerry Dwayne – Obituary

Jerry Dwayne Bailey, 58, of Baker City, died March 23, 2005, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Boise. His funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Baker City Church of the Nazarene, 1250 Hughes Lane. There will be a reception afterward at the church’s Family Life Center. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Jerry was born Oct. 5, 1946, at Enterprise to Willis and Barbara Nelson Bailey. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1964. He was … Read more

Humphrey, Lee Mrs. – Obituary

Island City, Union County, Oregon Funeral Set For Thursday Body Of Late Pioneer Buried Tomorrow Island City Church and Cemetery Is Place of Services The Rebekah lodge of this city is preparing to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Lee Humphrey of Island City, in a body tomorrow afternoon. The noble grand, Mrs. Clapp, has issued a call to all members to be present at the hall at 1 o’clock tomorrow at which time conveyances will be supplied to take them to the funeral. The funeral services will be held at the church in Island City tomorrow at 2 … Read more

Alderson, Fay L. Harris Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Baker County, Oregon Fay L. Alderson, 95, a long time resident of Baker City, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Graveside services for Mrs. Alderson will be held Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Pastor Tony Brandon of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will officiate. Interment will follow the services. Visitation will be held Wednesday from noon until 7:00 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. in Baker City. Mrs. Alderson was born October 3, 1909, in Optima, Okla., a daughter of Jeptha and Laura (Hizer) Harris. She came … Read more

McElvain, Robert Lee – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Robert Lee McElvain, 71, a longtime Baker City resident, died Jan. 26, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. His body was cremated by Gray’s West & Co. His memorial service will be scheduled later. Mr. McElvain was born on Aug. 15, 1929, in Lemmon, S.D. He was a 1947 graduate of Union High School. He was an all-around athlete in all sports. He was an exceptional player on the basketball court and on the football field. He also boxed in his high school years. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1948 and served for three … 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

Erskine, Marjorie Mrs. – Obituary

Marjorie Erskine, 83, a longtime Baker City resident, died April 22, 2005, in Grants Pass at Three Rivers Community Hospital. Her graveside memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Mount Hope Cemetery. There will be a reception afterward in the Oregon Trail Room of the Rodeway Inn, 810 Campbell St. Marjorie will be interred next to her husband Wayne E. Erskine, who died in December 2000. Marjorie was born on July 25, 1921, at Stuart, Iowa. She married Wayne Erskine on June 8, 1941. Marjorie enjoyed her family and many friends. She was an avid book reader and … Read more

Boyer, Phillip J. “Phill” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Phillip J. “Phill” Boyer, 85, of Baker City, died Feb. 27, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His funeral will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Coles-Strommer Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. His graveside service will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Canyon City Cemetery in Canyon City. The Rev. Susan Smith-Allen of St. Peters Episcopal Church in La Grande will officiate. Mr. Boyer was born Nov. 5, 1915, at Heppner to Guy and Clara May Boyer. He received his education in the Heppner area. He married Theda Rhea in Vancouver, Wash., on April 20, … Read more

Nelson, W. U. – Obituary

W.U. Nelson Killed In Local Yards Telocaset Operator Meets With Terrible Accident While Riding Freight W.U. Nelson, a relief operator on trick No. 2, at Telocaset, was run over by a freight car early Monday morning, and died about fifteen minutes later. The accident took place near the Union Pacific water tank in the North Powder yards. Just how the accident happened will forever remain a mystery, as when Nelson was picked up by the trainmen he was unable to give a coherent account of the accident. Nelson quit his duties at Telocaset at midnight, and when a freight train … Read more

Johnson, Allison Duncombe Mrs. – Obituary

Allison Duncombe Johnson, 77, of Baker City, died Dec. 2, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Bishop David Richards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will conduct. Private interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be from noon to 7 o’clock tonight at the funeral home. Allison was born on Sept. 26, 1928, at Salt Lake City to Henry Duncombe and Cornelia Elsie Barnes. She worked her way through high school as a clerk for Woolworth’s, for Grant’s and … Read more

Davis April, Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Mrs. – Obituary

Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” April, 75, of Baker City, died Oct. 7, 2005, at La Grande, Oregon. By her wishes, there will be no memorial or funeral service. Coles Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jackie was born on July 16, 1930, at Baker City to Edward Alvin Davis and Hattie Meyers Davis of North Powder. She grew up at North Powder, where her grandparents, John Samuel and Susan Dealy Davis, homesteaded. She was married to Louis Norman April, on July 20, 1968. Jackie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Louie; … Read more

Towell, Dick – Obituary

Dick Towell, 60, of McMinnville, a former longtime Halfway resident, died April 5, 2002, at his home after an ongoing battle with cancer for the past four years. His funeral was Saturday at the Church of Christ at McMinnville. There was a graveside service afterward and a potluck at the Towell home. Dick was born at home in the country by Scholls on Nov. 23, 1941, to Edith Alice and Euidas Scott Towell. He attended a two-room school in first grade and then moved to a newly built school for Grades 2-4. In fifth grade he went to a one-room … Read more

Miles, Donna G. – Obituary

Donna G. Miles, 75, of Baker City, died Nov. 27, 2005. At her request, she was cremated. There will be a memorial gathering at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at her home at 850 Park St. Donna was born on May 31, 1930, at Baker City to Herbert and Elaine Miles. She was a 1948 Baker High School graduate and furthered her education at Whitman College at Walla Walla, Wash., receiving her bachelor’s of arts degree in English literature in 1952. After graduation, she moved to California where she lived for 52 years. She spent the last 32 years at … Read more