Baker County OR

Hamilton, Forrest Lee, Sr. – Obituary

Forrest Lee Hamilton Sr., 62, of Baker City, died May 4, 2005, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Keith Long will officiate. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be until 8 o’clock tonight at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. Forrest was born on June 1, 1942, at Dexter, Mo., to Howard Houston Hamilton and Dorothy Earlees Irvin. He was raised by his dad, Antero “Terry” Banes. He attended school at Earlimart, Calif., and joined the U.S. Navy Reserves … Read more

Mayes, Thomas A. – Obituary

Thomas A. Mayes, 32, an almost life-time resident of the Haines vicinity, died at St. Elizabeth hospital at 2:45 Monday of this week. Death is attributed to spinal meningitis and his death followed an illness of but a few days duration. Mr. Mayes was the step-son of W.H. Mayes of the Rock Creek – Muddy Creek district and with the exception of a few years spent in Southern California and at Oak grove, Oregon had been a resident of the Haines community all his life. A son, Thomas Jr., is seriously ill with an attack of the same disease. Mr. … Read more

Stanley, Letha Belle – Obituary

Popular Young Woman of the Muddy Creek District, Junior in High [School], Dies Suddenly Funeral services held for Letha Bella Stanley Sunday afternoon in the Haines Methodist church were largely attended by friends and relatives of the deceased in Haines, Rock Creek and Muddy Creek communities where she had spent her entire life. Rev. R. O. Wildman conducted the services. Interment was in the Haines Cemetery. Schoolmates of Miss Stanley’s who acted as pallbearers were: Dorrel Spence, Robert Leonnig, Jack Stiltz, Dean Fluharty, Callie Sanders and Keith Yankey. Honorary pallbearers were: Annabelle and Leona Brownell, George Fisher, Norma Ensminger, Louise … Read more

Kennedy, Ida Belle Porter Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Ida Belle Kennedy, 82, of Baker City died July 9, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. There will be no funeral. She was born at Durkee on May 5, 1921, to Henry and Almeda Porter. She and her late husband, Carl, were married for 47 years. Ida spent her entire life in and around Baker City. She and her husband loved the outdoors and spent many hours fishing, camping and hunting. Survivors include her two sisters, Jessie Surrett of Baker City and Iva Strohl of Rosalla, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death … Read more

Burk, Genevieve S. Genny Speelman, Dr. – Obituary

Dr. Genevieve “Genny” S. Burk, 79, a former Baker City resident, died Sept. 22, 2002. There will be a dinner in celebration of her life on Nov. 8 at the Oregon Medical Association headquarters in Portland. The former Genny Speelman was born and raised in Baker City. Her father died when she was 16 and she helped her mother in caring for a family of frontier physicians. She was the valedictorian of the Baker High School Class of 1940. During World War II, she worked as a cartographer at Camp Abbot. After graduation from the University of Oregon at Eugene, … Read more

Stoddard, Shirley Elaine – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Shirley Elaine Stoddard, 66, formerly of Union County, died April 26 at her daughter’s home in Baker City. A celebration of Shirley’s life and a memorial service and potluck will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the V.F.W. Hall, 518 N. Main St. in Union. Shirley was born Jan. 26, 1942, to Lawrence and Alberta (Holcomb) Conner in Halfway. She was raised in Halfway, Pondosa, Baker City, Elgin and graduated from Baker High School. She met Vernon Stoddard Sr. and the couple eloped and married on July 25, 1960. They had five children. During Shirley’s life she worked … 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

Graven, Elmer W. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Elmer W. Graven, 96, of Baker City died Dec. 25, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Ralph Holcomb of the Baker City Christian Church will officiate. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Elmer was born on Nov. 27, 1906, at Richland to Clinton and Callie Rose Graven. In his early years he worked various jobs. He hauled fruit from Eagle Valley with his brother, worked at the sawmill in Baker City and also worked for the railroad. He married Ethel Boyer … Read more

Johnson, Allison Duncombe Mrs. – Obituary

Allison Duncombe Johnson, 77, of Baker City, died Dec. 2, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Bishop David Richards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will conduct. Private interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be from noon to 7 o’clock tonight at the funeral home. Allison was born on Sept. 26, 1928, at Salt Lake City to Henry Duncombe and Cornelia Elsie Barnes. She worked her way through high school as a clerk for Woolworth’s, for Grant’s and … Read more

Rea, Deanna Gayle – Obituary

Deanna Gayle Rea, 65, died March 19, 2008, at her home in Baker City. Her funeral will at 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Baker City. Bishop Ernie Collard will officiate. Visitations will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Deanna was born on Feb. 27, 1943, at Baker City to Lloyd and Darelene Downs Rea. She was raised in Baker and was a 1961 Baker High School graduate. After dating Frank Spriet Sr. through high school, the couple eloped to Winnemucca, Nev., on Oct. … Read more

Hearing, Lydia – Obituary

Bay City Woman Dies Mrs. Lydia Hearing, 78, died Thursday at her home in Bay City Ore. Mrs. Hearing was born in Coos County, June 13, 1875, and had lived in Bay City since 1947. For a time she lived in the Haines neighborhood. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Leona Bell, of Redmond, Cal., a son, L. Z. Hearing, of Bay City, a brother, Noah Chandler, of Medford, four grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the West and company chapel. Interment will be in … Read more

Seal, Ilean Flinn Dennis Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Ilean Dennis Seal, 79, of Baker City, died Jan. 29, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Care Center. Her graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Chuck Risley of the American Legion will officiate. There will be a reception afterward at the American Legion, 2129 Second St. Ilean was born on May 30, 1927, at Fillmore, Calif., to Alvie “Possum” and Ada Flinn. She worked as telephone operator and retired from Nevada Bell after 33 years. She was active with the American Legion in Baker City where she served as president and other officer … Read more

Pallis, Zella May Fisher Davis Mrs. – Obituary

Zella May Pallis, 78, of Ontario, a former Baker City resident, died June 7, 2001, at home with her family by her side. Visitations will be from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Colonial DeWitt Funeral Home at Walla Walla, Wash. There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mountain View Cemetery at Walla Walla. Mrs. Pallis was born on May 14, 1923, at Clayton, Idaho, to Guennie Fisher Geist and William Fisher. She married Woodrow Davis in 1941. He died in 1952. She then met Anthony John Pallis of Walla Walla, Wash. They were … Read more

Anderson, Arthur E. – Obituary

Arthur E. Anderson, 76, died June 21, 2003, at his home in Greenwood, Ind. Interment was in Washington Park Cemetery at Greenwood. Arthur was born July 20, 1926, at Indianapolis, Ind. He spent a year in the Army in 1944-45, and then enlisted with the Marine Corps. While in the military he served in Japan, Okinawa, Korea and Vietnam. He and his nephew, Carroll Gene Small, were in Okinawa at the same time, and they were together near Danang, Vietnam. Every time he came in or out of the West Coast, he detoured to Baker City. Arthur enjoyed visiting his … Read more

Huff, Hiram M. – Obituary

Hiram M. Huff died Sunday Hiram M. Huff, a resident of Baker since 1908, died at 11 o’clock Sunday morning at the residence of his son, Dr. J. W. Huff in this city. The deceased was born in Kentucky, February 2, 1832, being 91 years, nine months and nine days old. He came to western Iowa May 1855 and married Lucinda McGahan June 24, 1856, six children being the result of the union, four of whom survive; Dr. J.W. Huff and T.C. Huff, Baker; B.T. Huff, Payette; Mrs. Clara Weston, Baker. Funeral services will be held this evening at the … Read more

Loverin, Wesley Ernest – Obituary

Hereford, Oregon Wesley Ernest Loverin, 86, of Hereford, died Oct. 31, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His graveside funeral was at 1 p.m. today at the Unity Cemetery. John Hayes and Bob Skinner officiated. Mr. Loverin was born at Visalia, Calif., on July 4, 1916, to Orlen Wesley and Maude Britten Loverin. Wes was raised at Three Rivers, Calif., where he grew up helping his father with his pack station. He worked out of the Giant Forest, guiding pack trips to the High Sierras. He later became a park ranger, district forest ranger and a supervisor for the Civilian … Read more

Jacobson, Oscar Lee “Bud” – Obituary

Oscar Lee “Bud” Jacobson, 66, died Oct. 31, 2001, at Phoenix, Ariz., from complications of pneumonia. There will be a memorial gathering in his honor at 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Haines Methodist Community Building adjacent to the Haines Methodist Church. Mr. Jacobson was born on Aug. 30, 1935, to Walter “Bud” Jacobson and Marian Steward Jacobson in Baker City. He grew up on a ranch between Haines and North Powder. He graduated from Powder Valley High School at North Powder in 1954 and from Oregon Technical Institute (now Oregon Institute of Technology) at Klamath Falls in 1956. He … Read more

Painter, Leola Gover Mrs. – Obituary

Leola Gover Painter, 86, of Baker City, Ore., left to be with the Lord on Sept. 4, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Health Services in Baker City. Visitation was held from Noon – 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. Funeral Services was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 10 at Gray’s West & Co., and reconvening at 1 p.m. for interment at Pine Haven Cemetery, Halfway, Ore. Pastor Jon Privett of the First Church of the Nazarene officiated. She was born May 22, 1921, in the Richland and Newbridge area to Olen A. … Read more

Karg, Margurite Maria “Margaret” McCarty Mrs. – Obituary

Margaret Karg, 100, a former Baker City resident, died June 27, 2009, at the Idaho Falls Care and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident for 10 years. There will be a joint memorial service for Margaret and her husband, Otto Karg, at 2 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., Idaho Falls. There will be a visitation time afterward. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Her maiden name was Margurite Maria McCarty. She was born on Nov. 30, 1908, at Woodland, Wash., to Riley and Addie Chandler McCarty. She was the third of four … Read more

Stiltz, Larry A. – Obituary

Haines, Oregon Larry A. Stiltz, 60, of Baker City, a former Haines resident, died Jan. 14, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His memorial service was at 2 p.m. Friday in the Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Monte Loyd of the Baker Valley Christian Assembly officiated. Private family interment will be later at the Haines Cemetery. Mr. Stiltz was born on Dec. 28, 1941, at Baker City to Coleman and Irene Robbins Stiltz. He grew up in the Rock Creek area and as a child he liked school and playing by Rock Creek. He enjoyed taking care of … Read more