Elertson, Elert – Obituary
Elert Elertson, a pioneer of Haines, after a brief illness, died Sunday at the Baker hospital at the age of 55. North Powder News Saturday October 14, 1919
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Callow, William G. Sr. – Obituary
William G. Callow Sr., 80, of Baker City, died Feb. 2, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. The Rev. Julian Cassar of St. Francis de Sales will officiate. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception after the service at the Baker Elks Lodge, 1896 Second St. William was born on Aug. 12, 1927, at Okmulgee, Okla., to Don Charles and Sadie Kesler Callow. On Valentine’s Day in 1953, William married Barbara Twohig … Read more
Mack, Louise Perfetti Nolan Mrs. – Obituary
Louise Nolan Mack, 83, of Palm Desert, Calif., a former Baker City resident, died Oct. 4, 2007. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel in La Quinta, Calif. Louise was born March 26, 1924, at Huntington to Belinda Perfetti. In the early 1940s she married Jack Nolan. They had one son, Jay. Jack died in 1987. In December 1989, Louise married John C. Mack in Baker City. She and John lived in Baker City until his death in 1998. At that time, Louise moved to Southern California to be closer … Read more
Johnson, Thomas A. – Obituary
Thomas A. Johnson of Baker and formerly of La Grande, died Saturday after noon at St. Elizabeth nursing home. He was 90. Mr. Johnson was a roundhouse foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad and retired in 1960 at La Grande. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of Our lady of the Valley Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Virginia Johnson of Mobile, Ala.; a grandson, Scott Johnson of New York and a granddaughter, Susan Johnson of Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline, in September 19??, and a … Read more
Supnet, Michael Joseph – Obituary
Michael Joseph Supnet, 24, of Spokane, Wash., and Yakima, Wash., died Oct. 4, 2004, in a one-vehicle accident at Halfway. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Spokane, Wash. Local arrangements were under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home. Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, October 15, 2004 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor
Duvall, Steven Wayne – Obituary
Steven Wayne Duvall, 37, of Greeley, Colo., died July 13, 2004, at his home. His funeral was July 17, 2004 at the Harvest Time Tabernacle with military honors by the Greeley Veterans of Foreign War in Evans, Colorado. Steve was born on Nov. 22, 1966, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., to Clifford R. Duvall and Karen Lee Wiles. He attended high school at Iraklion, Greece, and at Madrid, Spain and served in the Colorado Army National Guard. In May 1988 he married Elisa Ann Silva at the Harvest Time Tabernacle in Evans, Colo. Steve enjoyed painting, detailing cars and … Read more
Biographical Sketch of Alexander C. McClelland
ALEXANDER C. McCLELLAND. – The present registrar of the United States land-office at La Grande, Oregon, is a native of Indiana, having been born there in 1842. He received his education at the Berlin High School, Wisconsin, and in 1863 came west to Montana as a gold-seeker. He found the employment of his intellectual acquisition more profitable, however, and for a number of years engaged in school-teaching and educational work in the Willamette valley. In 1867 we find him in the mines at Baker City, looking after “lodes” and “leads,” and also in 1870 engaged in the stock business with … Read more
Murray, Irene I. Williamson Mrs. – Obituary
Irene I. Murray, 78, resident of Baker City, Ore., died March 22, 2007, at her residence. A funeral service was held Wednesday, March 28, 2 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home. Sister Kay Marie Duncan of Pathway Hospice officiated. A private Interment was held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City. A reception was held at the family home. Irene was born Irene Isabel Williamson to Floyd (Buck) and Adeline (Addie) Williamson on Sept. 23, 1928. She attended Rock Creek School, Haines School and graduated from Baker High School. She started her telephone operator career at the age of 15 in … Read more
Weber, Robert Cass – Obituary
Robert Cass “Bob” Weber, 56, of Baker City, died Sept. 13, 2009, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise after a sudden illness. There will be a memorial service and a celebration of Bob’s life at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Baker City Community Event Center, 2600 East St. Pastor Scott Knox of the Blue Mountain Baptist Church will officiate. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception and to continue sharing stories about Bob after the service at the home of Margaret Morris at 1995 15th St. Bob was a 1973 Baker High School graduate. In September of … Read more
Baker County Oregon Obituaries – T-U-V Surnames
The following obituaries were either submitted by users or collated by Judy Wallis White. This is an extensive collection of obituaries for Baker County Oregon. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z T Surnames Taber, Leavon Ida Hutchinson Mrs. – Obituary Taggart, Andy C. – Obituary Taggart, Thomas – Obituary Talbott, Lester Elvin – Obituary Talich, Sylvia Nelson Mrs. – Obituary Talley, Zella Odelia Wallace Mrs. – Obituary Tallman, Irene Esther Capelli Mrs. – Obituary Tallman, John B. – Obituary Tally, … Read more
Gardner, Chester William “Bill”, Jr. – Obituary
Chester William “Bill” Gardner Jr., 87, of Washougal, Wash., whose name was familiar in the logging enterprise throughout Baker County, died Aug. 22, 2005, at his home after an extended battle with cancer. His graveside service was Aug. 30 at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Ed Niswender of Calvary Baptist Church officiated. Military rites were accorded by the Baker Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, No. 3048. Bill was born on May 9, 1918, at Baker City to Chester William Gardner Sr. and Cora Young Gardner. He was raised and educated at Baker City. After graduating, he logged with his uncles until … Read more
Coles, Edward – Obituary
Death came to Edward W. Coles, 103 year old retired Haines cattleman and one time Oregon livestock industry leader, at McMinnville, Tuesday, January 5. He passed away about three months after actively participating in his 103rd birthday anniversary party there early in October. Funeral is scheduled for Saturday, January 9, 1982, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Haines. Interment will follow in the Haines Cemetery. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers that donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of the First Baptist Church at Haines or to a charity of ones choice. Gray’s West … Read more
VanCleave, Gordon E., Sr. – Obituary
Gordon E.VanCleave Sr., 78, of Mount Vernon, a former longtime Baker County resident, died July 2, 2003, at Mount Vernon. He was born on Oct. 16, 1924, at Hereford to Benjamin Franklin and Sarah Maude Williams VanCleave. They moved to the Sumpter junction when he was small and he had lived in Baker County most of his life. He loved to hunt and fish and he loved the mountains and camping. He was a logger, rancher and truck driver. He especially loved coaching high school rodeo. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. He married his wife, … Read more
Goff, Shirley A. – Obituary
Baker City, Oregon Shirley A. Goff, 71, of Baker City, Ore., passed away at St. Elizabeth Health Care July 25, 2006. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation will be placed at the Eastern Oregon Pioneer Crematory. Shirley was born May 6, 1935, in Baker City to Hazel Masters. She worked for the US West Telephone Company for 32 years. She loved hunting, fishing, going to the cabin in Bourne, just outside of Sumpter, Oregon. The trips in the motor home with her mother and Aunt Vinnie were a delight and joy for her. She also … Read more
Huffman, Samuel Grant – Obituary
Joseph, Oregon Samuel Grant Huffman, 69, of Baker City and formerly of Joseph died June 15 at his home. At his request there will be no services. Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Huffman was born Sept. 4, 1936, in Joseph. He drove logging trucks for E.T. Carter Logging, Kenny Mills logging and others. He always said logging was in his blood. He and his wife Qwendolyn and their three children moved to Utah. After his wife died he moved to Wyoming where he built fences for Bruce Thayer Salvage on and off for … Read more
Murray, Clifford G. – Obituary
Clifford G. Murray, 83, of Pendleton, a former Baker City police chief, died May 8, 2008, at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Faith Center Church, 108 S. Main St., in Pendleton. Cliff was born on April 14, 1925, at Perry to Levi Garrett Murray and Zrietta Morris Murray. He was the youngest of four children. He moved to Pendleton after his parents divorced. He was raised and educated at Pendleton. After a few years, his mother married Fred Kofford. They had a son, Jerry, giving Cliff a younger brother … Read more
Wendt, Betty Jane LaMadin Mrs.
Haines, Oregon Betty Jane Wendt, 77, a former longtime Haines resident, died Sept. 3, 2004, at her home in Lebanon. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Robin Harris of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in North Powder will officiate. Visitations will be held at Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel until 5 p.m. today. Betty Jane was born March 27, 1927, in Carlinville, Ill., to Claude and Ollie May LaMandin. Betty had done many things in her life. She went to college and received her master’s degree, worked at a reserve … Read more
Neeley, Clifford Joe – Obituary
Clifford Joe Neeley, 59, of Baker City, died Jan. 3, 2005, at his home. His private memorial service was Tuesday at Coles Funeral Home. Joe was born on Dec. 30, 1945, at Nashville, Tenn., to Clifford Wallace and Frances A. Regg Neeley. He attended school at Nashville and later moved to Washington where he completed his education. He trained to be a mechanic and worked at various jobs throughout the Northwest. In 2001, he moved to Baker City to be near his daughter. He thoroughly enjoyed living in the community. He was a genius at fixing anything and often the … Read more
Weber, William Francis, Jr. – Obituary
La Grande, Oregon William “Bill” Francis Weber Jr., 62, of Baker City and formerly of La Grande, died Aug. 11 at St. Elizabeth Health Services after a 10-year battle with cancer. Viewing will run from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and funeral services begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gray’s West and Co. Pioneer Chapel in Baker City. A reception will follow at the Eagles Lodge. Bill was born Sept. 26, 1944, to William F. Weber Sr. and Norma R. (Olp) Weber in Baker City. He graduated in 1962 from Baker High School. He had a 22-year career with the … Read more
Bates, Ivolene Combs Dunn Mrs. – Obituary
Ivolene Dunn Bates, 78, of Baker City died April 28, 2006, at her home. Her graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery. There will be a reception afterward at the United Methodist Church, 1919 Second St. Pastor Jack Bynum will officiate. Ivolene was born on May 12, 1927, at King County, Wash., to William and Lucy Combs. She moved to Baker City at a very young age. Ivolene was a 1945 Baker High graduate. She then met and married Charles E. “Deke” Dunn in November of the same year. She was a housewife and mother … Read more