Baker County OR

Wood, Charles Douglas – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Charles Douglas Wood, 59, of Odell and a former Baker City resident, died Feb. 10, 2004, at Providence Hood River Memorial hospital. His funeral was Feb. 14, at Anderson’s Tribute Center in Hood River. Doug was born on Oct. 2, 1944, in Baker City to Harold Jack Wood and Olive M. Boling Wood. He was raised in Baker City and graduated from Baker High School in 1963. In 1965 he married Rita Gordon. They had two children, Tracy Lockwood and Camille McCafferty, both of whom live in Las Vegas. In 1972 Doug was married to Catherine Clement. … Read more

Fisher, Paul E. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Paul E. Fisher, 81, of Baker City, died April 20, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Coles-Strommer Funeral Home. Mr. Fisher was born March 23, 1920, at Sault Saint Marie, Mich., to Edward and Helen Johnston Fisher. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, attaining the rank of sergeant. After the war he moved his family to John Day. He spent many years in Grant County, working in the lumber industry. He also worked in Washington, California and Utah before … Read more

Smith, John D. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon John D. Smith, 96, of Baker City died Nov. 21, 2000, at his home at Baker City. A family memorial service will be scheduled later. Disposition was by cremation at Gray’s West Pioneer Crematory. Mr. Smith was born on May 2, 1904, at Elkhart, Ind., to Joseph and Florance Denny Smith. His family homesteaded at Molt, Mt., in 1908. He made Billings, Mt., his home in his youth. He played basketball for his high school team there. He enjoyed many firsts in the early part of the century, from automobiles to airplanes, golf and tennis. He loved … Read more

Crawford, Nels – Obituary

The second when Nels Crawford, aged 20, of Baker was killed happened about 4:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Crawford accompanied by Bruce Alexander another youth, were driving a racing car on the Baker-Cornucopia highway. At a point near the schoolhouse, the car left the road and the boys were thrown out. Young Crawford lived only a short time. Alexander received injuries, but is now on the road to recover. The body of Crawford was shipped to Wetumka, Oklahoma, to relatives. North Powder News Saturday, June 27, 1925

Hoffman, Leona Maxine Cartwright Mrs. – Obituary

Leona Maxine Hoffman, 80, of Ontario, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, at a Boise hospital. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Park Community Church, Highway 201 and Holly Road on the Oregon Slope across from Vern’s Market. Ed Renk will officiate. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery. There will be a dinner afterward in the Park Community Church basement. Visitations will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ontario Lienkaemper Chapel, 78 N.W. First Ave. Maxine was born Sept. 5, 1921, at Rye Valley to Elsie and Alvin Cartwright. She lived at … Read more

Carr, Billy Joe, Sr. – Obituary

Billy Joe Carr Sr., 60, died Oct. 3, 2005, after a long illness with his wife, Diana, and his brother, Floyd, by his side. At his request, there will be no service. Coles Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He was a beloved brother to Floyd Carr and father to Billy Joe Jr., Shayne, Bob, and Terresa. He had 10 beautiful grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a strong and loving man. He survived through more than most would and accepted what life had offered him. He will be remembered by friends and family as a great man. He … Read more

Germond, Mary Kathleen Sherman Mrs. – Obituary

Mary Kathleen Sherman Germond, 71, of Baker City, died Sept. 2, 2007, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho, after a short illness. Her memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 975 S. Bridge St. Cremation was handled by Coles Funeral Home of Baker City. Mary was born at Ontario on Aug. 31, 1936. Her parents were William Sherman and Bertha “Peggy” Emerson Sherman. She attended school in Baker City until the age of 15 at which time she moved to Castle Rock, Wash., to live with her … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Walter W. Looney

Walter W. Looney is a man of sterling worth, and today is one of the most popular citizens of the county, his affability and good nature making him legions of friends. He was born in Eugene, Oregon, in 1858, and remained in the Willamette Valley until 1870, when he struck out for himself, and coming to Eastern Oregon ran a band of cattle on shares for three years. Moving then to The Dalles, he took the mall contract from that point to Wapinitia, which he sold three years later. In 1884 he moved to Granite Creek, and for it period … Read more

Andel, Marceen Simons Mrs. – Obituary

Marceen Simmons Andel, 77, a former Baker City resident, died Sept. 3, 2006, at her home at Denver after a long illness. Her funeral was Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Denver. Interment was at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Marceen was born on Jan. 29, 1929, at Baker City, the second of three daughters. She grew up in Baker City and was a 1946 Baker High School graduate. After graduation, she began working for Leo Adler until her marriage to Metodej Andel on Sept. 9, 1954, at Baker City. They lived the … Read more

Dooley, Elletha M. Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Elletha M. Dooley, 90, of Baker City died Feb. 7, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. There was a private family graveside service for Mrs. Dooley today at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Portland. The Rev. Joseph Neuville, retired, officiated. Mrs. Dooley was born on Aug. 7, 1911, at Estacada. At a young age she moved to Portland. She attended Alameda Grade School and graduated from Grant High School. She married Robert Dooley on Dec. 31, 1932, at Portland. For many years they were residents of Milwaukie and active members of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Prior … Read more

Carroll, Robert J. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Robert J. Carroll, 51, of Baker City, died April 5, 2002, at St. Lukes Hospital in Boise after a long illness. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Catholic Church, First and Church streets. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Dolores; his daughters, Kathleen Arenas, and her husband, Antonio, Laura Carroll, and her fiance, Saul Gaeta; his sons, Robert Carroll Jr., and Austin Carroll, all of Baker City; three grandchildren, Hilary, Marissa and Johnathan; his parents, George … Read more

Litke, Jerry Rogers – Obituary

Jerry Rogers Litke, 63, of Haines, died Jan. 19, 2007, at the Boise Veterans Hospital. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Frontier Restaurant and Bar in Haines. Jerry was born Dec. 20, 1943, at Mountain Home, Idaho, to Martin and Charlotte Litke. During his life Jerry worked on ranches in Idaho and Oregon. Jerry lived his dream of being a cowboy. Survivors include his brother, Bruce, and his wife, Becky Litke, of Haines; his sister, Ila, and her husband, Cecil Meyers, of Grand View; his daughter, Tracie Bennett, of Toledo, Ore.; his sons, Jeffery Litke … Read more

Wire, Sedonia M. Davis Mrs. – Obituary

Sedonia M. Wire, 93, of Lebanon died Sunday May 11, 2003, at Twin Oaks Care Center in Sweet Home. A graveside service was held Thursday, May 15, 2003 at Providence Cemetery near Scio. Huston-Jost Funeral Home handled the arrangements. She was born Oct. 21, 1909, in Portland, the daughter of Leroy and Anna (Burghardt) Davis. She was raised on a farm in the Lebanon area and graduated from Albany High School. During World War II, she worked at Fort Lewis, Wash. On Oct. 8, 1943, she married Walter Wire. The couple moved to Lebanon then settled in Sumpter. Her husband … Read more

Hayman, Robert Eugene – Obituary

Robert Eugene Hayman, 67, died at his home June 30, 2006. Bob was born Dec. 30, 1938, and spent his early years in Helena, Mont. He also lived in Billings, Mont., for awhile. He graduated from Helena High School in 1954 and served in the military in the Vietnam War. In 1972 he moved to Portland, Ore., where he met a young woman through the Friendship Club. They were married in December of 1973. He had two children, daughter, Janet born Sept. 9, 1975, and son, Gary born on Dec. 9, 1976. His children were the pride and joy of … Read more

Cook, Morris George – Obituary

Keating, Oregon Morris George Cook, 82, of Keating, died Nov. 10, 2006, at his home surrounded by his family. There will be a private service in his honor. Morris was born on Goose Creek northeast of Keating on March 21, 1924, to Jesse Lewis Cook and Hazel Ruby Pennoyer Cook. When he was 2 years old, the family home on Lower Clover Creek burned. The family moved in with his grandparents, Thomas and Cora Cook. Thomas homesteaded the Cook Ranch near Keating in 1900. Morris lived at the ranch the rest of his life. Morris was a 1943 Baker High … Read more

Zachary, Betty Hewitt Mrs. – Obituary

Halfway, Oregon Betty Zachary, 73, a Pine Valley resident, died March 7, 2002, at her daughter’s home in Halfway. Her graveside service will begin at 1 p.m. at the Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. The Rev. Bill Shields of the Pine Valley Presbyterian Church will officiate. Betty was born in Halfway on March 31, 1928. Her parents were Cecil and Thelma Hubler Hewitt. She was the second of four children. She was raised and educated in Halfway. Shortly after World War II she married Harry Lawton Zachary. In 1947 she gave birth to her son, Gene Raymond Zachary. In 1949, … Read more

Tuning, Rachel Sarah Bogart Mrs. – Obituary

Rachel Sarah Tuning, 93, of Baker City, died Nov. 14, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Roger Scovil of Baker City Christian Church will officiate. Private interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Rachel was born on May 26, 1912, at Richland to Clarence and Lyda Bogart. She was a 1931 Richland High School graduate and went on to nurses training in Baker City. She worked as a nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital and later at Cedar Manor Nursing Home. In 1935, she married … Read more

McPherson, Gladys Alatia Caldwell Mrs. – Obituary

Gladys Alatia McPherson, 82, of Richland, died June 8, 2003. A private family interment took place June 11 at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. A celebration of her life is set for Saturday, July 12, at Pine Baptist Church. Gladys Alatia Phillips was born on June 16, 1920, at Ruedi, Colo., to Samuel and Gladys Alatia Caldwell Phillips. In 1941, Don and Gladys began their wonderful 62 years of marriage. They had originally met at a movie house where Gladys worked as an usher. Of this marriage they had four daughters, Donna, Lana, June and Susie, and a foster son, … Read more

Estes, Sonja Larson Mrs. – Obituary

Sonja Estes, 64, of Richland, died Feb. 21, 2005, at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Boise. A memorial service celebrating her life will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Richland Methodist Church. Friends are invited to join the family for a potluck afterward at the Richland Grange. Sonja Lou was born in Bend on Sept. 6, 1940, to Leonard and Lucille Larson. She lived in Central Oregon most of her childhood. She moved to Milton-Freewater with her family where she graduated from high school in 1958. She married James Franklin Estes on June 13, 1968, at Lewiston, Idaho. … Read more

Hill, Chester – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Chester Hill, 83, a longtime Baker City resident, died Jan. 4, 2001, at his home. There will be a family graveside service at 2 p.m Monday at Rosedale Memorial Park at Payette, Idaho. Visitations will be for family members only. Mr. Hill was born on March 10, 1917, at Elgin to Walter and Christine Hill. He married his wife, Maggie, at Weiser, Idaho, 63 years ago. Mr. Hill worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 38 years. The couple had lived in Baker City for the last 30 years. Mr. Hill enjoyed hunting, fishing and, most of all, … Read more