Baker County OR

Gill, George – Obituary

Minam, Oregon George Gill, 76, of Baker City passed away at his home on June 6, 2007. Memorial Services will be held at the Eagles, 2935 H St. in Baker City on Saturday, June 16, at 1 p.m. An additional memorial will be held on the Minam at a later date. Mr. Gill was born in Oregon City to Manuel and Mary Gill. He attended several schools in Oregon as a child, moving with his family as his father worked in the construction business. When he was 12 years old, his father bought a ranch on the Minam in Wallowa … Read more

McEwen, Jacob – Obituary

Pocahontas, Baker County, Oregon Pioneers of the county gathered at the blgr (????) of Jacob McEwen, of Pocahontas this morning, the old resident having passed to the great beyond yesterday morning at 10 o’clock. The deceased was 70 years old and death was due to advanced age. The funeral was held from the late residence at 2 o’clock. Baker City Herald – – Sept. 3, 1902.

Cockram, Annette Joe Grabner Mrs. – Obituary

Wingville, Oregon Annette Joy Grabner Cockram, 63, a longtime resident of the Wingville area, died May 16, 2001, at her home surrounded by many of her family, after a courageous 17-month battle with cancer. Her graveside funeral will be Monday at 3 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor John Cockram of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Phoenix, Ariz., will officiate. Vault interment will follow. Mrs. Cockram was born April 3, 1938, at Baker City to Kenneth and Norma White Grabner. She grew up in Ironside, going to school there until the eighth grade. She moved to Baker City in … Read more

Ransom, Paul E. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Paul E. Ransom, 83, of La Grande and formerly of Milton-Freewater, died Aug. 8 at Rose Cottage, an adult care center, in Kennewick. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt, 1551 Dalles Military Road, Walla Walla. Pastor Roger Holden will officiate. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Paul was born Sept. 30, 1924, to Ernest and Lou Hahn Ransom in Walla Walla. He attended elementary school on Government Mountain then the Forks School on the Walla Walla River. He started high school in Prescott, Wash. His family then moved … Read more

Myhand, Florence Parnell Slaughter Mrs. – Obituary

Halfway, Oregon Florence Parnell Slaughter Myhand, 84, of Halfway, died March 30, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas. Florence was born on Jan. 30, 1919, at Stonewall, Okla., to James A. and Hattie E. Word Parnell. In 1936, she married Wayne L. Slaughter. They had three children. In 1948, the family moved to El Paso, Texas, where she would make her home for the next 49 years. Florence worked and was the manager of the William Beaumont branch of the State National … Read more

Duffy, Clinton J.

Clinton J. Duffy, early day mining man of Baker county, dropped dead from a heart attack at his farm home near Richland, early Monday afternoon. Mr. Duffy, who was 83 years old was born in Ireland, and was among the first prospectors in the early ’80s in the camp of Cornucopia. He located the Queen of the West mine which was a big money maker for some time. He made a fortune in mining and later purchased a farm in Eagle Valley, engaging in farming and stock raising. Surviving are his widow, a son, Donald Duffy of Baker and a … Read more

Lockwood, Robert E. “Bob” – Obituary

Robert E. “Bob” Lockwood, 86, a 64-year resident of Pendleton, died Aug. 3, 2001. For more than 40 years he was known in the community for the superior service he provided to his local customers and tourists who patronized his service station in Pendleton. His funeral was today at 10 a.m. at Bishop Funeral Chapel in Pendleton. Following the services a luncheon was held at the VFW Hall. Private family internment will be at Olney Cemetery Mausoleum in Pendleton. Mr. Lockwood was born May 5, 1915, at Weiser, Idaho, to George E. and marie Lockwood. He grew up in La … Read more

Schreeck, Fred – Obituary

Fred Schreeck Of Baker Dies Well – Known Business Man Succumbs After Illness Fred H. Schreeck, Baker business man, died this morning at 8:30 at his home after an illness extending over a period of three years. Mr. Schreeck was born in Bloomington, Illinois February 25, 1882. He came to Baker in 1899 and engaged in mining until 1901. In 1901 he married Emma Adams and they lived in Portland until 1909 when they moved back to Baker and Mr. Schreeck established the foundation of the Schreeck Ice and Cold Storage Company. He made a start by peddling hominy and … Read more

Thompson, Thelma E. Elmer Mrs. – Obituary

Pine Valley, Oregon Thelma E. Thompson, 98, died Feb. 23, 2004, at Meadowbrook Place in Baker City where she had lived for the past several years. A memorial service will be scheduled later. Thelma was born on Dec. 27, 1905, at Pleasant Valley, the second daughter of George Harvey and Rosella Harrison Elmer. When she was a young girl, the family moved to Upper Dry Creek near Halfway. She attended school at Upper Dry Creek, Halfway High School and then took nurse’s training at La Grande Hospital. Thelma married Robert Dolliver Thompson on Aug. 3, 1929. He died on Aug. … Read more

Davis, Nena A. – Obituary

Nena Avis Davis a lifetime Baker County resident died Friday, April, 19th at her home in Baker City. She was 69 years old. It was Mrs. Davis request to have graveside services. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Davis were conducted on Wednesday, April 24th at 10:00 a.m. in the Haines Cemetery in Haines. Interment followed. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Jerry McConnell of the Church of the Nazarene of Baker City. Friends called for visitation on Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the Pioneer Chapel of Gray’s West and Co. in Baker City. Mrs. … Read more

Emele, Bernon Allen – Obituary

Vernon Emile Dies Suddenly Ex- Army Engineer, Was Native of Baker Vernon Allen Emele, 35, of Baker died suddenly today at noon at his home, 2306 Church Street. Born January 20, 1906 in Baker. Mr. Emele served in company E. sixth engineers, Fort Winfield Scott, California in the United States Army for a time, being discharged in 1929. He had lived in Baker many yearsand for the last seven had been employed by McKim and Son. Mr. Emele is survived by his widow, Odessa; two sons, Elmer and Vernon, Jr. of Baker; his mother, Mrs. Elsie Emele of Baker; three … Read more

Stanciu, Lorin George – Obituary

Richland, Oregon Lorin George Stanciu, 76, a Richland native, died Feb. 11, 2001, at St. Mary Medical Center at Walla Walla, Wash. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Richland. Vault interment will be at the Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Mr. Stanciu was born on Nov. 18, 1924, at Baker City to Eli and Rose Stanciu. He attended Pleasant Ridge Grade School and was a 1942 graduate of Eagle Valley High School at Richland. He married Churby Densley on Oct. 20, 1948, at Richland. He farmed with his father, Eli, and brother, … Read more

Phillips, Francis E. – Obituary

North Powder, Oregon Francis E. Phillips, 81, of North Powder died Aug. 31 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life was held at the grange hall in North Powder. His cremated remains will be scattered at Keating Bluff at 4 p.m. today Sept. 5. Mr. Phillips was born April 14, 1925, to Bahleum Alanzo and Ruth Fern Black Phillips in Stroud, Okla. The family moved to a farm outside of Baker City in 1934. He served in the Navy during World War II, and on March 7, 1948, married Dorothy M. Calloway in Baker City. He worked on ranches … Read more

Gongliewski, Olivia Alsada Dillard Mrs. – Obituary

Olivia Alsada Gongliewski, 71, of Newberg, a former Baker City resident, died Feb. 21, 2003, at her home. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Attrell’s Newberg Chapel. Chaplain Greg Sealander will officiate. Committal will be at 2:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Visitations were Sunday and until 8 o’clock tonight at the Newberg funeral home. Olivia was born on Sept. 25, 1930, at Spokane, Wash., to William and Elma Moten Dillard. She grew up and attended elementary school in the Kooskia, Idaho, area before moving to Portland in 1942. She graduated from high school there … Read more

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

Biography of Syrenous Burnett McCord

S.B. McCORD. – Syrenous Burnett McCord, one of the leading hardware merchants of Eastern Oregon, was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, in 1842. He went with his parents to Wisconsin when a youth, and lived there several years. At the age of eighteen he entered into an apprenticeship in a blacksmith shop in the city of Black Jack, his boss being the Honorable George W. Strong; and there he served out his time and came out a good workman. He crossed the plains in 1864, leaving with Colonel Flurney’s train. At Baldock’s ranch, in the Powder river valley, Oregon, he … Read more

Hindman, Anna Serene – Obituary

Durkee, Oregon Anna Serene Hindman, 90, a former longtime resident of Durkee died Nov. 30, 2003 at Los Gatos, California. Rosary for Ms. Hindman will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel with Deacon Jim Watt of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church officiating. Inurnment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Mac Hindman home in Durkee. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice in care of: Gray’s West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814. Used with permission … Read more

Russell, James A. – Obituary

James A. Russell, president of the Baker Packing company, died at the home of his son, Ralph Russell, Saturday morning of acute indigestion. Mr. Russell was taken ill while at his work shortly after eating his breakfast and was taken home where a few minutes later he died. Mr. Russell purchased the Baker Packing company in 1919 and operated it along with the Palace Meat Market on Broadway in Baker until his death. He was a member of the Episcopal church, the Masonic and Shrine lodges. Interment was made in LaGrande Monday. North Powder News – Oregon Trail Weekly March … 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

Nelson, Jack Curtis – Obituary

Jack Curtis Nelson, 56, of Sumpter died Oct. 27, 2007, at his home after a long battle with cancer. There will be a memorial service later at Sumpter. Cremation was by Eastern Oregon Pioneer Crematory of Baker City. Jack was born on Aug. 13, 1951, at Milwaukie to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Nelson. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He learned these skills at an early age from his father and grew up to love them even more. At one time, Jack had studied to become a forest ranger. He worked at GI Joe’s in Milwaukie for 11 years. … Read more