Baker County OR

Biographical Sketch of Martha Horton Fisher

Martha Horton Fisher was born in Waynesborough, TN in 1832. She was the daughter of William Horton and America Cheek, a native of England, and the granddaughter of Isaac Horton who fought in the American Revolution. She married William Thomas Fisher in 1848 in Wayne County, TN. They immigrated to Arkansas around 1852 and were living there during the Civil War. Her husband fought in the war, and was mustered out in 1864. Mary had ten children, 7 that lived to maturity. Her children were: Mary, Sarah, Frances, James, George, William, Christopher, Malinda, Charles and Thomas. In 1875 she, her … Read more

Hoover, Sandra Briggen Mrs. – Obituary

Sandra Briggen Hoover, 68, of Baker City died Aug. 7, 2009, at her home. There will be a celebration of life for Sandra at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the McEwen Bible Fellowship. There will be a reception afterward at the church hall. Sandra was born on July 30, 1941, at Rochester, N.Y., to Arthur Edward and Jeanne Isabel Philp Briggen. She graduated from Glenbard High School at Glen Ellyn, Ill., in 1959. She worked a number of years in banking during the 1970s and ’80s between Stayton and Mission Viego, Calif., while raising 100 plus ewes on her farm at … Read more

Eccles, Richard David – Obituary

Richard David Eccles, 78, of Stockton, Calif., died Saturday, May 3, 2003, in a hospital. A memorial service was held in Stockton. Eccles was born Sept. 2, 1924, in Hood River and lived in Whitney and Prairie City where he attended the first grade. He lived in Stockton for 50 years. Eccles was a self-employed helicopter pilot for 40 years, and was a former president of Helicopter Association of American and Helicopter Association International. He served in the Naval Air Corps as a lieutenant and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He is survived by … Read more

Hindman, Ray – Obituary

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. for Ray O. Hindman, 79, a longtime resident of Baker who died in his home Wednesday. Hindman, a native of Eagle Valley, graduated from Baler High School. He was a lifetime resident of Baker County and had resided in Baker since 1919. Hindman was a retired merchant. He had worked for the Basch-Sage Hardware Company for many years. He was an employee and stock holder. He was a member of the Baker Elks Lodge No. 338; the Baker Lions Club and the American Legion. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. A.V. Smith … Read more

Stacey, Mary E. – Obituary

Richland, Oregon Mary E. Stacey, 92, of Richland passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at her home. Funeral Services were held at the Richland Christian Church on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004. Interment was at Eagle Valley Cemetery and a reception followed at the Richland Grange. Mary was born on Jan. 30, 1911, to James and Anna Simonis Cropp on a homestead in Eagle Valley where she lived most of her life. Mary and Orin Clemons were married in Caldwell, Idaho, on Feb. 3, 1927. They had three children, Mary Yvonne, James William and Liddy May. All of Mary’s life … Read more

Han, Ronald L. “Ron” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Ronald L. “Ron” Han, 68, of Baker City, died Nov. 23, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Disposition was by cremation at Grays West & Co. Pioneer Crematory. There will be a family gathering in his honor later. Mr. Han was born Oct. 11, 1933, at Boise. He spent most of his growing-up years on the Oregon Coast at Lincoln City. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, he returned to Lincoln City and established himself as a chef. He later bought Captain John’s Restaurant where he served as owner and chef for many years. He met … Read more

Springer, Albert C. – Obituary

Haines Man Killed At Cove Ore Cove, Ore., Feb. 26, Albert C. Springer of Haines was electrocuted Saturday afternoon while repairing electric transmission wires three miles east of here. The dead man had been visiting at the home of John Rutter, electrician, and when Mr. Rutter was called to town Saturday afternoon Springer volunteered to repair the wires which had broken and fallen to the ground. Two hours after leaving Springer, Rutter and a friend, Mr. Evans of Baker, who was accompanying Mr. Rutter home to spend the night found Springer’s body in the road where it had fallen. The … Read more

Clark, Doris A. Miller Mrs. – Obituary

Doris A. Clark, 46, a former Baker City resident, died Feb. 13, 2007, at a Portland hospital. Her memorial service is pending. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Doris was born on May 20, 1960, at Baker City to Ray and Joan Standefer Miller. She was raised and educated at Baker City. She moved to the Portland area in the early 1980s where she worked as an aide at a care home. Survivors include her daughters, Joyce Perez and Doris Martinez, both of Boise; sisters, Joanna Dixon of Baker City, Judy Kahler and Ida Saito, both of Grants Pass; … Read more

Lew, Frances D. Vaughn Mrs. – Obituary

Frances D. Lew, 88, a former Baker County resident, died Feb. 23, 2007, at Modesto, Calif. Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Lakewood Funeral Home in Hughson, Calif. Frances was born on Oct. 20, 1918, at Baker City to Waldo Russell and Ella Afton Weitz Vaughn. She moved from Baker City to Keating Valley at the age of 9. Her parents ran the Keating Store and Post Office. She became an accomplished horseback rider and spent her early Keating years riding up and down the valley making friends. She married Lawrence L. Lew Sr. on Oct. … Read more

Cox, Helen Shirley Leach Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Helen Shirley Leach Cox, 82, a former Baker City resident, died July 16, 2004, at the Royal Vista Care Center in Ellensburg, Wash. Her graveside funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hagerman Cemetery. There will be a memorial service later in the Seattle, Wash., area. Demaray Funeral Chapel of Gooding, Idaho, is in charge of arrangements. Helen was born on Sept. 11, 1921, at Jerome, Idaho, to Fred and Nettie Leach. She was the only girl in a family with five brothers. She attended public school at Hagerman and played basketball on the Hagerman … Read more

Withey, Mike – Obituary

Mike Withey, 64, Baker City, Ore., resident died April 26, 2007, at his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Coles Funeral Home. Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, May, 2007 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Carnell, Minnie Maxine Koopman Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Minni Maxine Carnell, 71, a longtime Baker City resident, died Jan. 3, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Her graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Pastor Ralph Holcomb will officiate. Mrs. Carnell was born on Dec. 3, 1929, at Halfway to Henry and Georgia Koopman of Halfway. She was married to Kenneth “Bud” Carnell on May 8, 1948. She often spoke of the reception that was held later that summer. The family held a huge dance party at the Halfway Dance Hall in celebration of the marriage. … Read more

Fleetwood Family Cemetery, Baker County, Oregon

There is a small cemetery about two miles west of Hereford on State Highway No. 7 where only Fleetwoods and their relatives are buried. It is about seven miles southeast of the Big Flat Cemetery and is easily found as it is right on the highway. It is located on the homestead of Asa Fleetwood who donated the land for Cemetery purposes at the time of a scarlet fever epidemic in the 1890’s. This is a closed cemetery. It is cared for by descendents of the Fleetwood family and is in good condition. Buried here are: Fleetwood, Asa b. 1838; … Read more

Biography of W. E. Baker

The above-named gentleman who operates the bakery on Main street, between Washington and Center, located here in March, 1894. He had a number of years experience in the business, and immediately went to work for C. Hollingsworth, and two years later bought him out. Finding the old quarters to small a year later he was compelled to move to his present place of business, which had been especially built for him. It is constructed of brick, 20×100 with a fine basement which he uses for storage purposes. His oven was constructed fit such a manner that he can use hot … Read more

Broadie, Vicky Lynn Scott Mrs. – Obituary

Vicky Lynn Broadie, 51, a longtime Baker City resident known as Lynn to her family and longtime friends, died Dec. 3, 2007, at her home in Baker City, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life was held today at the Elkhorn Baptist Church. Visitation will be held today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Gray’s West & Company Pioneer, 1500 Dewey Ave. Lynn worked as a C.N.A. for many years in the Baker area. She also worked for Marvin Wood Products and the last couple of years … Read more

Kilborn, Barney E. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Barney E. Kilborn, 85, of Baker City died Feb. 7, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. At his request, there will be no service. Barney was born to Lloyd and Ethel Knowles Kilborn at Weiser, Idaho, on June 10, 1918. He was raised in the Weiser area. Growing up in the Snake River Basin, he developed a long-term love of hunting and outdoor activities. During World War II, Barney worked on the railroad, which eventually brought him to Eastern Oregon where he lived in the La Grande area. In 1946, Barney married and moved to Redmond where … Read more

Thompson, Donnie Dean – Obituary

Donnie Dean Thompson, 68, of Baker City, Ore., died Nov. 24, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Arrangements are being made by Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, November, 2006 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Braten, Jay Williard – Obituary

Jay Williard Braten, 71, of Halfway, died Feb. 28, 2007, at the home of close friends, Duane and Rita Wolfersperger in Redmond with family and friends by his side. His memorial service will be at noon Saturday at the Halfway Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall. There will be a private scattering of his ashes later at one of his favorite fishing spots. Jay was born on May 27, 1935, at Los Angeles to Hugh and Flora Selig Braten. Jay and Vadene Dakovich were married on July 1, 1962, at Compton, Calif. They have two sons, Scott and Mark. Jay retired … Read more

G. Roger Turner – Obituary

Obituary of G. Roger Turner, age 68, of Baker City, Oregon, who died Nov. 19, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center.

Fisher, Cheryl Jane Hahn Mrs. – Obituary

Cheryl Jane Fisher, 63, of Baker City, died May 12, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Care Center with her family at her side, after a short battle with cancer. Her memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor John Goodyear of the Baker Valley Church of Christ will officiate. Friends are invited to join the family afterward for food and fellowship at the First Lutheran Church, 1734 Third St. Cheryl Jane Hahn was born on Jan. 9, 1946, at Delano, Calif., to Walter B. and Sarah Oh Hahn. She was … Read more