Baker County OR

Sturm, Armintia A. – Obituary

Funeral Services For Armintia A. Sturm Paradise, Oregon Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Paradise for Mrs. Armintia A. Sturm who passed away at her home there Sunday, May 26, 1940. E.E. Callahan, pastor of the Enterprise Christian church, was in charge of the services, and interment was in the Paradise cemetery beside her husband and son. Pall bearers were Albert Wilson, William Curry, Doc Shelton, B.D. Beach, William Frazier and Baley Shelton. Armintia Angeline Winters was born in Booneville, Iowa, April 13, 1863, and crossed the plains when 18 years old, settling at Baker where she was united … Read more

Long, Esther Heggie Mrs. – Obituary

Esther Heggie Long, 88, a life-long resident of Baker City, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at Settler’s Park in Baker City. Grave side services for Mrs.Long were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City. Bob Harrison of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conducted. Interment followed the services. Mrs. Long was born Dec. 15, 1912, in Austin, Grant County, Oregon. She was the fourth daughter of six children born to Andrew Smith Heggie and Lavina Dolby Heggie. She lived her entire life in Baker City, and attended Baker schools. She was … Read more

Wood, Nevada Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Nevada Wood Stricken By Death Mrs. Nevada Wood, aged 70, resident of Baker county intermittently for more than 30 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Myers, in North Powder at 7:30 o’clock Monday morning. She was the victim of a heart attack and died while dressing. For some time Mrs. Wood had been suffering from asthma but was apparently in good health otherwise. Mrs. Wood was born in Provo, Utah, August 5, 1855. Her husband, B.F. Wood died in Reno 11 years ago. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. W.H. Myers of North Powder, and Mrs. … Read more

Keithey, Keith Carol – Obituary

Keith Carol Keithley, 76. formerly of Midvale, passed away on Saturday, June 18 in Moses Lake. Washington. He was born at Weiser on June 28, 1928 to Claude F. Keithley and Agnes Pickett Keithley. He grew up on a ranch west of Midvale, graduating from Midvale High School in 1945, after which he attended the University of Idaho at Moscow. Keith married Phyllis “Sue” Lesh in Weiser in 1950. They ranched in the Midvale area and later lived in Halfway and Baker City. They had three children, Colleen, Chip and Jay. Keith and Sue were divorced after 15 years of … Read more

Obituary of Mrs. Betty L. Colson Van Cleave

Betty L. Van Cleave age 81, passed away July 7, 2008 in Pendleton, Ore. She was born Feb. 5, 1927 in Baker, Ore. Betty was the seventh of 13 children to Carl and Florence “Doolittle” Colson. She attended school until the 10th grade, and then went to work to help the family. She was a waitress and owned two restaurants, one in Durkee, Ore. and one in Burley, Idaho. Betty is survived by two daughters and one son, Sandy Howland of Pendleton, Ore., Sonny and wife Bonnie Van Cleave of Parma, ID and Georgia and husband Steve Wallis of Pendleton, … Read more

Clymer, Gertrude Julia Webb Rohner Mrs. – Obituary

Gertrude Julia Clymer, 96, of Baker City, died May 26, 2008, at Meadowbrook Place. Her graveside memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Gertrude was born in Baker City on April 13, 1912, to William Martin and Caroline Marie “Lena” Olbrich Webb. During her childhood years, she and her family grew a very large garden. They made their living by selling their vegetables and flowers door to door, using a wagon or sometimes a horse and wagon. She and her siblings carried the joy of gardening on into their later years; her children refer to … Read more

Welch, John V. – Obituary

John V. Welch who died at Salem last week, was buried in the Haines cemetery Saturday. He was a brother of “Billy” Welch of Haines, and was 60 years old. He had been a resident of this state since 1880. North Powder News Saturday, December 26, 1925

Biography of Hon. Ransom Beers

Hon. Ransom Beers is one of the oldest pioneers of this section and a man of enterprise and energy, having wrought in all the arduous and trying occupations of the frontier life, being eminently successful in them all, as well as having done much here for the up building of the County, while his life of uprightness and integrity, with manifestation of sound principles, has commended him to the confidence and esteem of all who have the pleasure of knowing him. The birth of our subject occurred in Ohio, near Columbus, on March 27, 1831, and his parents were Conrad … Read more

Koontz, Chester David “Chet” – Obituary

Chester David “Chet” Koontz, 73, a lifelong Hereford resident, died Feb. 7, 2005, at his home due to complications from rheumatoid arthritis. His funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Unity High School. Lynn Shumway and Matthew Schnetz of the Burnt River Community Church will officiate. Burial will be at Unity Cemetery. There will be a reception at the Unity Community Hall after the service. He was born Oct. 29, 1931, at the family ranch, only a half-mile west of the home where he died. He was the sixth child born to William Asa and Rebecca Ruth Van Cleave … Read more

Ellingson, Donald Matthew – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Donald Matthew Ellingson, 84, of Baker City, died Oct. 30, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. At Mr. Ellingson’s request, there will be a private family graveside service at Mount Hope Cemetery. Don was born July 31, 1918, at Hawkins, Wis. He was a son of Robert P. Ellingson Sr. and Myrtle T. N. Peterson Ellingson. The family moved to Klamath Falls when he was a boy. Don was a graduate of the University of Oregon at Eugene and a World War II veteran, having served in the Army Air Corps. He was a co-owner of … Read more

Obituary of Calvin Hugh Whitnah

Calvin Hugh Whitnah (1938-2008) of Richland, Idaho, passed away at his home on August 10, 2008, at the age of 70. Born on June 6, 1938, in Rupert, Idaho, to Harvey Marshall and Clarice Ann (Harwood) Whitnah, Calvin spent his early years in Richland, where he was active in 4-H and sports. He married Emma Louise Koch on May 17, 1959, in New Meadows, Idaho. A diesel mechanic by trade, Calvin worked for major trucking companies and the State of Oregon. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held on August 15, 2008, at the LDS Chapel in Halfway.

Kloosterman, Johannes “John” – Obituary

Johannes “John” Kloosterman, 60, of Baker City, died Feb. 23, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family and special friends, Pastor Robin and Sue Harris, who offered great comfort to John’s family. At John’s request, there will be no funeral at this time. A Celebration of Life service might be scheduled later. John was born on Nov. 22, 1947, at Gronigan, Netherlands, to Jan and Henrietta Kamijion Kloosterman. In 1963 his family moved to America, taking up residency at Ogden, Utah. In the late 1960s, his family moved to Grants Pass. In the late 1970s, they moved to Medford. … Read more

Jarman, Emery T. – Obituary

E. T. Jarman Was Early Day Butcher Graveside services for Emery T. Jarman, 85, Haines, were conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday August 16, at North Powder Cemetery. The Rev. Robert McNiel, officiated and interment was under the direction of The Beatty Chapel. Friends contributed to the Baker County Tuberculosis Assn. in lieu of sending flowers. Mr. Jarman passed away Sunday August 13 at St. Elizabeth hospital after a long illness. Mr. Jarman was born November 11, 1881, at Marvin, Kansas, the son of Jake and Mary Ellen Ward Jarman and left there with his parents in May, 1882, in a … Read more

Burril, Verna Lee Kirkwood Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Verna Lee Burril, 65, died March 29, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. A celebration of life will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the McEwen Bible Fellowship, which is located 23 miles south of Baker City on Highway 7. Verna was born June 6, 1938 to Vernon and Ernestine Kirkwood at Prairie City. In the early 1950s she married Harry “Ted” Barnhart and had three children, Terry, Ted and Mitch. They were divorced in the early 1970s. She later remarried. Her son Ted now resides in Lolo, Mont., and Terry and Mitch live in Baker … Read more

Shira, Thomas T. “Tom” – Obituary

Thomas T. “Tom” Shira, 66, a longtime Unity resident, died Sept. 13, 2001, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. The Rev. Robert C. Irwin will celebrate. Vault interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Ritualistic rites will be accorded by the Baker Elks Lodge, No. 338. Military honors will be presented by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3048. Family and friends are invited to a time of fellowship and sharing in the Parish Hall after Monday’s Mass. Mr. Shira … Read more

Young, Linda Marie – Obituary

Linda Marie Young, 48, Died April 18, 2008, at her home in Baker City, Ore. A viewing was held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m, April 23, 2008, at Coles Funeral Home. Funeral services were held April 24, 2008, at 11 a.m at Coles Funeral Home. Pastor Roger Scovil from the Baker City Christian Church officiated. Linda was born Jan. 11, 1960, in Washington DC to David R. and Diane M. (Kuhlman) Young. Linda had many life accomplishments which included being a licensed nurse, certified teacher and a volunteer at her daughter’s school, Brooklyn Elementary. She was a member of … Read more

Robbins, James Wade “Jim” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon James Wade “Jim” Robbins, 66, of Baker City, died at his home on July 31, 2004. The family will be host for a gathering at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Baker United Methodist Church, 1919 Second St. Friends are invited to join family members for cake and punch while they honor Jim’s life. Jim was born on Nov. 2, 1937, at Banner Elk, N.C., to Robert Pell and Margaret Estelle Pritchard Robbins. He grew up and attended school in Avery County, N.C. James was one of 13 children. In 1958, James left North Carolina and moved to … Read more

Plymate, Beverly Ann Partlow Mrs.

Huntington, Oregon Beverly Ann Plymate, 61, died July 5, 2004 at her home in Huntington. No services will be held at this time. Cremation by Eastern Oregon Pioneer Crematory. Beverly is survived by two brothers, Robert Partlow Sr. and Bert Partlow, both of Oregon City; a son, Eddie Papst of Oregon City; a daughter, Dee Wilson of Ontario; and four grandchildren, Ashly Nipper, Charlie Bacon, Lacie Bacon and Kendra Huston, all of Ontario. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice in care of Gray’s West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814. Used with … Read more

Buttram, Jacob Amos

Durkee, Baker County, Oregon Jacob Amos Buttram, 62, died Oct. 24, 2005, at his home in Durkee. His memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Huntington Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall. Bill Burly of the Huntington Christian Center will officiate. There will be a reception by the Huntington Sorority afterward at the VFW Hall. Amos was born on April 8, 1943, at Madera, Calif., to Ira and Gladys Buttram. He served in the U.S. Army from Nov. 1, 1967, to Oct. 8, 1969. He spent 13 months in Vietnam where he received a Bronze star. … Read more

Calder, LaVelle Mrs. – Obituary

Marion La Velle Calder, 82, of Baker City, died Sept. 28, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home after a long illness. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Gray’s West & Co., 1500 Dewey Ave. She was the wife of Clinton James Calder. “We loved her dearly and she will be greatly missed,” her family said. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton; and two sons, Baby John and Curtis Clinton Calder. Survivors include four children, Deanna Tronson of Florida, Douglas D. Calder of Baker City, Janice Ring of Gresham and Craig Calder of Baker City; … Read more