Baker County OR

Endrup, Majel Steele Mrs. – Obituary

Auto Wreck Injuries Fatal To Mrs. Endrup Mrs. Majel Steele Endrup, wife of Neil Endrup and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Steele, pioneers of Pine Valley, died yesterday morning at St. Elizabeth hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident near Richland last week. Mrs. Endrup is survived by her mother, Mrs. C.E. Canaday, editor of the Pine Valley Herald at Halfway; her husband, Neil H. Endrup of Halfway; a sister, Miss Lucile Steele and a half sister, Miss Cleo Canaday, both of Halfway. North Powder News Saturday, May 7, 1927

Gale, Auburn – Obituary

Baker, Oregon Auburn Gale died Friday at his home, following a lingering illness. Mr. Gale was born in Windsor, Canada, in 1865. He came to Baker County in 1882. He has lived since that time near Durkee and Baker. He is survived by a brother, Byron Gale of Baker. Used with permission from: The Record-Courier, February 3, 1938 Transcribed by: Gary Jaensch

Sheehy, Mary Magaret Black Mrs. – Obituary

Mary Margaret Black Sheehy, 83, a former Baker County resident, died May 13, 2001, at the Wallowa County Memorial Hospital in Enterprise after a long and courageous fight against cancer. Her funeral was May 21 at the St. Katherine Catholic Church at Enterprise. Interment was at the Wallowa Cemetery. Mrs. Sheehy was the eldest daughter of George Alfred and Hanorah Margaret Doherty “Nora” Black. She was born on June 9, 1917, at The Dalles. In 1935, she graduated from high school at Paisley. After graduation from Eastern Oregon Normal School in La Grande, she began her teaching career in one-room … Read more

Stephens, Bernard – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Bernard Stephens, 86, a long-time Baker City resident, died March 15, 2003, at a care facility. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Ralph Holcomb will officiate. Visitations will be from noon until 5 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday at the funeral home. Military rites will be accorded by Oregon Army National Guard and Baker City Amvets, Post No. 1874. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Bernard Francis Stephens was born July 12, 1916, in the old St. Elizabeth Hospital, to … Read more

Ritter, Frances Ann Bainter Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Frances Ritter, 68, of Baker City, died May 26, 2004, at her home in Baker City, after a short battle with cancer. Her graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Roger Scovil of the Baker Christian Church will officiate. Her every need was lovingly provided on a 24-hour basis by her daughter, Ronda, with additional support from her daughter, Jennie. The family extends its gratitude to the hospice program for contributing to their mother’s well-being and for the tender care in providing for her comfort. Frances Ann Bainter Ritter, named after … Read more

Biographical Sketch of W. F. Butcher

But few if any stand higher socially or morally in the estimation of his neighbors and friends in this commonwealth than the subject of this sketch. His name is a synonym for all that is true and honorable in a man and fellow citizen. Mr. Butcher was born in Pocahontas county, Va., December 12, 1858, and was raised in Greenbriar County, of that state, on a farm. He received his education there and also read law for a short time in the office of Gov. H. M. Matthews at Lewisburg. In 1878, he removed to Saline county, Mo., where he … 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

Dickison, Charles Rodney “Rod” – Obituary

Charles Rodney “Rod” Dickison, 77, of Baker City, died Sept. 10, 2005, at his home. There will be a Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Agape Christian Center, 650 Highway 7. Pastor Aaron Oglesbee of the church officiate. There was a private family graveside service at Mount Hope Cemetery. Rod was born at McEwen on March 24, 1928, to Marcus and Olive Dickison. He was the fifth of seven children, and the third of five generations in Baker County. He was raised in Sumpter Valley until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1945 … Read more

Doherty, Harold E. – Obituary

Harold E. “Sonny” Doherty, 54, Canyon City, a former Baker resident, died Monday, June 6, 1963, at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Cathedral in Baker. The Rev. Tony Ozmiek of St. Elizabeth Community Hospital will officiate. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Doherty was born on Dec. 17, 1928, in Baker to Harold and Elma Luster Doherty. He attended schools in Baker. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1950 and served in the Korean conflict. He retired from Boise Cascade Corp. as a weighmaster. He … Read more

Willis, Elizabeth Jane Mrs. – Obituary

Death Calls Mrs. Willis, 88, in Baker Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Willis, 88, 2315 Court street, long time resident of Baker, died Thursday evening, March 24 in St. Elizabeth hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Willis was born Feb. 10, 1867 in Gloustershire, England, the daughter of Daniel and Jane Roach. They came to Ogden, Utah from England. In 1878, she was married to Thomas Grundy in May, 1882 in Ogden, and he preceded her in death in 1910. She came to Baker in May 1882 and married Samuel Willis who died in 1929, and resided here since. She was a … Read more

Cole, Billy Brent – Obituary

Billy Brent Cole, 72, of McMinnville, a former Baker City resident, died June 21, 2009, at his home after a short battle with cancer, with his family at his side. A service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Friday at Macy & Sons in McMinnville. He was born on Sept 23, 1936, at Mound Valley, Kan., the oldest son of Rolland and Irene Cole. In 1942, Bill moved to the Baker City area with his family. He attended 12 years in the Baker schools, and in 1956 graduated from Oregon Technical Institute (now Oregon Institute of Technology) at Klamath Falls. In … Read more

Simonis, Keith Lorin – Obituary

North Powder, Oregon Keith Lorin Simonis, 78, of North Powder, died Sept. 7, 2003, at his home. His graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the North Powder Cemetery. Mr. Jimmy Larkin will officiate. Military rites will be accorded by Co. A3-116th CAV Oregon Army National Guard. Vault interment will be after the service. Visitations will be today until 7 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home. Keith was born June 9, 1925, at Baker City, a son of Ernest and Olena Johnson Simonis. He was raised at North Powder and Union, receiving his education in Union. He enlisted in … Read more

Biography of Thomas N. Estes

Wallowa county owes her prosperity and prominent position today more to the intelligent, progressive and capable farmers and stockmen within her borders than to any other class of individuals. She was especially fortunate in that there assembled here men and women from all parts of the country who were wide awake to the advantages offered and of courage and vigor sufficient to endure the hardships and develop the resources that nature had so lavishly bestowed here. Among this enterprising class there must not be failure to specifically mention the capable gentleman whose name introduces our article and to whom we … Read more

Rasmussen, Ruth Vivian Denton Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Ruth Vivian Rasmussen, 83, of Baker City, died Oct. 4, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Her funeral was held Monday at Gray’s West and Company Pioneer Chapel. The Rev. Susan Barnes of First Presbyterian Church officiated. Ruth was born Feb. 1, 1923, to Raymond and Violet Denton of Sandpoint, Idaho. She moved to Baker City as a child and graduated from Baker High School in 1941. She had two sons, Michael Macy and Phillip “Pat” Rasmussen. Ruth was a dedicated employee of U.S. Bank and retired in 1982 after many years of faithful service. She … Read more

Stewart, Vernon Earl – Obituary

Vernon Earl Stewart, 92, a longtime Haines resident, died Dec. 16, 2007, at Ashley Manor Assisted Living in Baker City. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Haines United Methodist Church. There will be a reception afterward. Interment will be at the Haines Cemetery. Vernon attended Haines schools, Grades 1-12. He was a 1933 Haines High School graduate. He was a longtime Boy Scout leader with Haines Troop 122, beginning in 1934. Highly decorated for his work with youths, he received one of Boy Scouting’s highest honors, the Silver Beaver award. During World War II, Vernon served … Read more

Calder, Viola M. Lucas Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Viola M. Calder, 90, a longtime Baker City resident, died March 17, 2002, at Troutdale from complication of breast cancer. A celebration of Viola’s life will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2625 Hugest Lane. Ernie Collard of the 1st Ward will conduct the services. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be from today until 7 p.m. at the Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Viola was born April 5, 1911, in Sumpter to Andrew and Libby Lucas. She was the third daughter in a family … Read more

Pennington, Mildred Liddie Rohner Mrs. – Obituary

Mildred Liddie Pennington, 96, a lifelong Baker County resident, died Feb. 21, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Coles-Strommer Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Visitations will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Pennington was born Nov. 6, 1904, at her family’s homestead on Lookout Mountain. She was a daughter of Jacob and Callie Dwinell Rohner. She went through eight years of school in a one-room schoolhouse near the homestead. She married William Collin Pennington on Nov. 6, 1930, at Baker City. They had two … Read more

Farster, Linda Carel – Obituary

Linda Carel Farster, 66, a former longtime Baker City resident, died Sept. 2, 2009, at Ontario. There will be a private memorial service at Burns where she will be buried next to her parents in the Burns Cemetery. Linda was born on Oct. 20, 1942, to Grace and Burdette Farster of Burns. She resided at Baker City for many years where she lived and worked in the Step Forward program. She recently retired and moved to Ontario. Linda enjoyed fishing and camping as a child, and later she liked shopping and taking trips to the Oregon Coast. She especially loved … Read more

Hasher, Marion E. Stewart Mrs. – Obituary

Marion E. Hasher, 89, a longtime Richland and Baker City resident, died March 30, 2007, at Forsyth Hospital, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Her graveside memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 27, at Mount Hope Cemetery. Marion was born on April 25, l917, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Baker City to Nelson H. Stewart and Mayme Stewart. She was a Baker High School graduate and graduated from St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing. She lived most of her life in Baker City, and retired to Richland with her husband, Tom. They were fortunate to live in their lovely Richland home … Read more

Kintrea, James Royden – Obituary

James Royden Kintrea, 85, a former Richland resident, died May 20, 2009. His funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Portland. James was born in Portland and moved to Richland in 1935 at the age of 11 to live with his grandmother, Margaret Chandler. He attended Richland Elementary and Eagle Valley High School at Richland. Survivors include two brothers, Galen Chandler and William Russell Kintrea. Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, May 26, 2009 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor