Baker County OR

Martinson, Curtis Marvin – Obituary

Curtis Marvin Martinson, 67, of Baker City, died April 11, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. There will be a graveside memorial service later this summer at the Idaho Veterans Cemetery in Boise. Curtis was born on April 9, 1939, at Thief River Falls, Minn., to Ray and Lila Martinson. He spent his early life at Thief River Falls where he was raised and educated. Mr. Martinson joined the U.S. Air Force where he served for eight years as an airline mechanic. Later, he worked for Greyhound Bus lines as a mechanic and supervisor. He ended his working career in … Read more

Dean, Barbara June – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Former Union County Treasurer Barbara June Dean, 84, died April 14 at her home in La Grande. There will be no services. Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center is in charge of arrangements. Barbara was born Dec. 7, 1923, to William Humphrey and June Alta (Evans) Morrison in Halfway. After graduating from high school in Baker she attended business college. On Oct. 10, 1942, she married Byrl Dean in Weiser, Idaho. In 1961 she began working at the Union County Courthouse and in 1976 she was elected Union County treasurer. She served four terms, a total … Read more

Wright, Jewell Josephine Speelman Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Jewell Josephine Wright, 88, a longtime Baker City resident, died June 17, 2003, at her son’s home in Nampa, Idaho. Her funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. in Baker City, with two of her sons, Pastor Rich Wright of the Calvary Chapel in Nampa, and Rod Wright of the Calvary Baptist Church in Baker City officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, with a reception following at the Rodeway Inn convention room. Visitations will be Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 … Read more

Chandler, Margaret Francis Hendren Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Margaret Francis Chandler, 84, of Baker City, died Sept. 1, 2006, at Baker City. There will be a private family service at Mount Hope Cemetery. Margaret was born on Dec. 4, 1921, at Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, to Thomas and Josephine Bowers Hendren. She married Russell T. Chandler on Jan. 12, 1940, at Boise. They moved to Baker City in 1948 where they had lived since. Survivors include her brother, Bill Hendren of Boise; sons, Tom Chandler and his wife, Maxine, of Sumpter and Jay Chandler of Baker City; son-in-law, Paul Scott of Haines; and six grandchildren and … Read more

Hills, Glenda L. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Glenda L. Hills, 55, of Baker City, died Nov. 21, 2000, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. At her request there will be no funeral. Coles-Strommer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ms. Hills was born Nov. 13, 1945, at Vallejo, Calif., to Guy F. and Fordyce (Willian) Hills. She moved to Oregon when she was five years old and lived in many communities within the state. She graduated from Heppner High School in 1964, and attended Blue Mountain Community College for one year. After her schooling she made her home in Idaho. While living in Caldwell, … Read more

Rasmussen, Lynetta Ann “Lenny” Garrett Mrs. – Obituary

Lynetta Ann “Lenny” Rasmussen, 53, a longtime Baker City resident, died April 26, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family after battling lung disease for more than a decade. Her memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Father Rob Irwin of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral will officiate. There will be a reception afterward at the Eagles Lodge, 2935 H St. Lynetta Ann Garrett was born on Nov. 1, 1951, at Wartburg, Tenn., to Harlin and Mayme Garrett. The family moved to Baker City when Lenny was … Read more

Beal, Bettie Cook Mrs. – Obituary

Bettie Cook Beal, 74, a former Baker County resident, died May 1, 2004, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Nadine and Milt Rantz, in Oregon City. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Crown Funeral Home in Milwaukie. She was born Jan. 15, 1930, at Oxford, Kan., and moved to Halfway with her family at the age of 10. She moved to Baker City as a teen-ager. Survivors include her daughters, Nadine, Wardean and Jeanette, and a son, Bill, all living in the Portland area; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Lloyd R. Cook, and … Read more

Ruda, Virginia Faye Moore Mrs. – Obituary

Virginia Faye Ruda, 72, died May 23, 2007 at her home in Baker City. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at the Baker City Christian Church, 675 HWY 7. Pastor Roger Scovil will officiate. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family in the church’s Garden Room for a luncheon. Faye was born July 19, 1934 in El Centro, Calif., the oldest of 12 children born to Trayman and Amilia (Greer) Moore. Her love for gardening later in life grew from her childhood years working in the fields picking fruits and vegetables … Read more

Moore, Paul – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Paul Moore, 73, a longtime Baker City resident, died Sept. 11, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. A memorial service and family gathering will take place later. Disposition was by cremation at Eastern Oregon Pioneer Crematory. His remains will be placed in Willamette National Cemetery with his wife, Claire. Mr. Moore worked construction all of his adult life, until he retired as a heavy duty mechanic. He loved to hunt and fish, and was always willing to help other people. He will be missed by his family and friends. Mr. Moore is survived by his son, Dee … Read more

Rammer, Jeffrey Scott (2) – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Jeffrey Scott Rammer, 34, of Baker City, died Nov. 21, 2000, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise. His co-workers showed their respect for Mr. Rammer by accompanying his parents from the funeral home to the airport after a brief gathering and viewing at Relyea Funeral Home in Boise today. He will be buried Saturday in a family plot in Wisconsin. There was a service at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise at the request of the staff who had come to know and love him during his stay there since Aug. 28. There will be a Baker City … Read more

Edvalson, John Paul – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon John Paul Edvalson, 89, died April 25, 2007, at his home in Baker City. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2625 Hughes Lane. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. John was born on Aug. 1, 1917, at Union to Carl Patrick and Cecilia Isaacson Edvalson. He was the 12th of 14 children in the family. He was raised on the family farm on Catherine Creek about three miles upstream from the town of Union. He was a 1935 Union High School graduate. A highlight of … Read more

Jury, Allen W. “Al” – Obituary

Keating, Oregon Allen W. Jury, known to all as “Al,” 82, a lifelong rancher, died Feb. 1, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center of heart disease. There will be a memorial service in honor of his life in the spring. Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Al was born and grew up in the San Francisco Bay area town of Hayward, Calif. He married his high school sweetheart, Lila Estell, at Reno, Nev., in 1941. They moved to the San Joaquin Valley town of Oakdale, Calif., raising hogs and dairy cows. Their son, Walter, … Read more

James Wallace King – Obituary

James Wallace King, 67, a former Richland and Baker City resident, died Dec. 10, 2002, at Hillsboro. The rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The Rev. Robert Irwin of the church will officiate. Vault interment will be at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. There will be a reception afterward at the Parish Hall at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. James was born on June 6, 1935, at Richland to James and … Read more

Spicer, Louise Moore Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Louise M. Spicer, 74, of Baker City, died July 11, 2002, at Settlers Park in Baker City. Her funeral will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Robin Harris of Settlers Park will officiate. Visitations will be Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Gray’s West & Co. There will be a reception following at Judy and Bill Brown’s home. Disposition will be by cremation. Louis was born July 15, 1927, at Mt. Vernon, N.Y., to Allen and Louise Moore. She married Conrad Spicer on Nov. 17, … Read more

Tonack, Ron – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Ron Tonack, 66, of Baker City, died July 6, 2002, as a result of the progression of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). His graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Allan Franks of the Church of the Nazarene and Lynn Shumway will officiate. Ron always enjoyed casual dress, his family members said. They encourage those attending the funeral to dress comfortably in the warm weather. Ron was born Sept. 24, 1935, at Pendleton to Robert and Becky Tonack. He grew up in the Pendleton area. He received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern … Read more

Harris, Leonard H. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Leonard H. Harris, 80, a longtime Baker City resident, died Jan. 14, 2004, with his family by his side. His funeral will be at 10 a.m., Saturday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Leonard’s son in law, Rod Wright of Baker City will officiate. Visitations will be until 8 o’clock tonight at Gray’s West & Co. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Leonard was born on May 2, 1923, at Wynne, Ark., to Steve and Floie Harris. He married Mildred V. France on May 24, 1941. He joined the U.S. Army in … Read more

Myers, Kermit J. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Kermit J. Myers, 87, of Baker City, died June 6, 2001, at Meadowbrook Place. His graveside funeral will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Lakewood Funeral Home in Hughson, Calif. Mr. Myers was born April 18, 1914, at Los Angeles to Catherine and Windom Myers. He was raised and attended elementary and high schools in North Powder, later graduating from Eastern Oregon Normal School in La Grande. He then began a 50-year career in education, starting in Vale as superintendent/teacher. He served Baker City schools for 20 years and completed his career as an educator in Modesto, … 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

Oliver, Arrena Brown Runft Karp Mrs. – Obituary

Arrena Runft Karp Oliver, 95, of Boise and former Baker City resident, died April 18, 2003 at her home. At Arrena’s request, no services will be held, but there will be a gathering to celebrate her life at the Hillcrest Country Club, 4610 Hillcrest Drive in Boise at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 2. Arrangements are by Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel. Born on Oct. 9, 1907, she was the eldest of four children of John and Elisabeth “Bessie” McIlvain Brown of Council Grove, Kan. She grew up on the family farm homesteaded by her great-grandparents James and Mary McIlvain … Read more

DeBel, Stella VanBeveren Mrs. – Obituary

Stella DeBel, 92, of Portland, a former Baker City resident, died Sept. 28, 2006, at Portland. There will be no funeral. Private family interment will be scheduled later at Mount Angel Calvary Cemetery. Stella was born on June 22, 1914, at Empire, Mich., to Adolf and Elodie VanBeveren. She moved to Baker City in 1922 with her parents, three sisters, Mary, Jerry and Florene, and a brother, Albert. She attended schools at Baker City and graduated from St. Francis Academy. Stella met her future husband, Frank Henry DeBel, in Baker City. At the age of 22, she married him and … Read more