Baker County OR

Wellman, Roger L. – Obituary

Roger L. Wellman, 74, of Baker City, died Sept. 10, 2005, at Providence Medical Center in Portland. A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Bill Cox of the McEwen Bible Fellowship will officiate. Private inurnment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Roger was born on Nov. 24, 1930, at Baker City to Walter and Olive Lindley Wellman. He was raised and educated at Baker City. He spent most of his life in Baker County, except for 20 years in Portland when he was employed by the Chevron Corp. … Read more

Huey, Ora Mrs.

Ora Huey, 74, of Boise, died Feb. 17, 2005, with her husband of 55 years, Donald Huey, by her side. Her memorial service was Monday at the Cloverdale Funeral Home in Boise. She was born in Baker on Jan. 8, 1931. She worked for the Bureau of Land Management until moving to Boise in 1967, where she continued to work for the BLM and the Forest Service. She enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling after her early retirement from the Forest Service. Until her illness, she was an avid bridge player and played several times a week with her good friend … Read more

Daughtrey, Vickie Nash Mrs. – Obituary

Vickie Daughtrey, 63, of Albuquerque, N.M., a former Baker City resident, died Oct. 6, 2005. Her memorial service was Monday at French Mortuary in Albuquerque. Interment will be later next to her husband at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Vickie was a native Oregonian. She grew up in Baker City and was a 1960 Baker High School graduate. She had plans of returning to the state. She was completing her master’s degree in Family Studies at the University of New Mexico. Survivors include her son, Curtis Stanley and his wife, Thelma; stepsons, Jim and Wade; stepdaughter, Sharon “Amber;” six grandchildren … Read more

Hall, Virginia Arlene Van Cleave Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Baker County, Oregon Virginia Arlene (Van Cleave) Hall, 68, of Nyssa, died June 1, 2005. Virginia was born March 9, 1937, in Baker City where she lived until she married Burl Elton Dalgliesh. They moved to Kelso, Wash., and had two children, Felena Marie and Helena Bonita (Bonnie). Virginia has been a longtime resident of Nyssa and retired from Heinz Frozen Foods in 2003. Virginia was a loving and caring person who enjoyed camping, fishing, bingo and playing with her three small dogs. She will be missed by many family and friends but never forgotten. She is survived … Read more

Fell, Gertrude “Gertie” Stiltz Mrs. – Obituary

Gertrude “Gertie” Fell, 76, of Haines, died June 11, 2005, at her home. There will be a celebration of her life at 6 p.m. Friday at the Eagle’s Lodge, 2935 H St. Private burial will be later. Arrangements are under the direction of Coles Funeral Home. Gertrude is survived by her two sisters, Sharon Peterson of El Cajon, Calif., and Annette Bracken of Baker City; three children, Robert Fell of Baker City, Janet Ruda of Haines, and Carol Linney of Castro Valley, Calif.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren and one on the way. She was preceded in death by her … Read more

Russell, James A. – Obituary

James A. Russell, president of the Baker Packing company, died at the home of his son, Ralph Russell, Saturday morning of acute indigestion. Mr. Russell was taken ill while at his work shortly after eating his breakfast and was taken home where a few minutes later he died. Mr. Russell purchased the Baker Packing company in 1919 and operated it along with the Palace Meat Market on Broadway in Baker until his death. He was a member of the Episcopal church, the Masonic and Shrine lodges. Interment was made in LaGrande Monday. North Powder News – Oregon Trail Weekly March … Read more

Bryant, Richard M. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Richard M. Bryant, 76, of Baker City died May 31, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Center. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Lennie Spooner of the Baker City Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be until 7 o’clock tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Bryant was born April 14, 1926, at Lebanon, Oregon. He was a son of Cassius and Ella Pittman Bryant. He lived and received his schooling in Lebanon. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps … Read more

Anderson, Eric – Obituary

Eric Anderson, 77, died of cancer at his home near Sparta on July 3, 2008. Eric was born Dec. 1, 1930, at Holland, Mich., to Carter Henry Anderson and Mildred Melodie Bunnell. He grew up mostly at Mauston, Wis., moving to Mount Vernon, Iowa, where he graduated from high school. He maintained close friendships from his high school days all his life. He joined the U.S. Marines during the Korean conflict, later attending the University of Iowa at Ames. He later worked for Boeing Co., where he met his wife, Barbara K. Webb. While with Boeing Co., they worked at … Read more

Biographical Sketch of W. R. Privett

For years, W. R. Privett has been connected with various institutions of learning, until the profession of a teacher, than which there is no higher or nobler, has became second nature to him, slid none in the ranks of that profession stand higher or more universally command the respect and esteem of the general public, than does the subject of this sketch. Born in Missouri in 1847, he came to Oregon in 1852, with his parents, who died enroute. He made his home with an uncle, on a farm near Scio, and received his preliminary education in the public schools. … Read more

Huckins, Mary Ellen Ramsey Taylor Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Mary Ellen Huckins, 96, a longtime Baker City resident, died Feb. 5, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Her funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Coles-Strommer Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Interment will follow at Rock Creek Cemetery west of Haines. Visitations will be today until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Huckins was born April 14, 1904, at Lookout Mountain near Durkee to Ezard G. and Addie (Sinclair) Ramsey Jr. She was the first of eight children. She married David Henry Taylor on Dec. 8, 1923. They were later divorced. They had … Read more

Cockram, Berniece E. Freeman Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Berniece E. Cockram, 88, of Baker City died Nov. 19, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Care Center after a short illness. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, 1734 Third St. Pastor David Hahn of the Desert Cross Lutheran Church at Tempe, Ariz., will officiate. Vault interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery Berniece was born at Wilson Creek, Wash., on Feb. 23, 1913, to J.Q. and Docia Lynch Freeman. She moved to Baker City as a small child to the homestead ranch on Sutton Creek south of Baker City. She attended schools … Read more

Hottendorf, Leonard Marvin – Obituary

Baker County, Oregon Leonard Marvin Hottendorf, 82, of Hermiston, Oregon, died on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 at the Good Samaritan Center in Hermiston. Memorial service were held on Monday, Feb. 17, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the Burns Mortuary Chapel Hermiston. He was born on July 30, 1920 in Vail, Iowa to parents, Oscar and Hulda Hesse Hottendorf. He grew up and graduated from high school in Iowa. Leonard then joined the United States Navy serving overseas during WWII. He married June Benning and they moved to California and then Montana. To this marriage 2 daughters; LaVera and Lorraine were … Read more

Fox, Morris – Obituary

Death Of Morris Fox Dies at an Advanced Age After a Gradual Decline. In this city at the family residence at about 1:30 o’clock yesterday morning, the death of Mr. Morris Fox occurred after a gradual decline in health covering a period of several months. The deceased was born in Germany in January, 1921. Came to the Pacific Coast in the year 1963 and for many years resided in Portland. In 1885, accompanied by his wife and family, Mr. Fox came to Baker City and has ever since resided here. Besides his aged helpmeet who survives him, are six children, … Read more

Cooper, Clara E. Holly Mrs. – Obituary

Clara E. Cooper, 84, of Columbus, Ga., a former Huntington resident, died May 2, 2008, at Vista Care Center at Franciscan Woods at Columbus. Mrs. Cooper was born on Aug. 21, 1923, at Tie Siding, Wyo., to Floyd and Martha Holly. She had lived at Columbus for the past 14 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Cooper. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Crawford of Dayton, Wash.; two daughters, Vicki Darrow of Baker City and Pauline Kennedy of Columbus, Ga.; a brother, Floyd L. Holly of Bar Nun, Wyo.; two sisters, Ester Frazier of Overton, Nev., … Read more

Everett, Connie Alice Jesser Mrs. – Obituary

Connie Alice Everett, 53, born at Fort Collins, Colo., died Aug. 10, 2006, at her daughter’s home in Boise. The family invites everyone who would like to attend to a potluck dinner to honor Connie’s memory at 1 p.m. Saturday at Geiser Pollman Park. Connie spent her time working for the state taking care of children of parents with addictions. She loved her job and the children she cared for. She always could find good in everyone. She was kind-hearted and caring and was loved by many and was a mother to many. Connie was a good friend and a … Read more

Foust, Roenna Bee McBride Walton Mrs. – Obituary

Roenna Bee Foust, 75, of Eugene, a former Baker City resident, died Dec. 18, 2006. Her memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Fairfield Church of the Nazarene. Inurnment will be in Baker City. She was born on Oct. 15, 1931, at Pocatello, Idaho, to Loren and Hazel Stiff McBride. She worked as a church secretary at the Myrtle Creek Church of the Nazarene and owned Vic-Tone Cleaners at Myrtle Creek. She also worked in home care as a nurses aid in Baker City. She married John Walton at Baker City in 1950. They were divorced in … Read more

Schlegel, Maxine Nicely Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Maxine Schlegel, 81, a former Baker City resident, died Dec. 19, 2004, at Nampa, Idaho. At her request there will be no services. Disposition was by cremation. Maxine was born June 17, 1923, at Charleston, W.Va., to P.O. and Mae Carnes Nicely. She received her education at Fort Saint Jones, Canada. She graduated from Grant Union High School in John Day. Maxine worked at several restaurants in Baker City and Elgin. She is survived by her son, Dean Schouten of Nampa; a brother and sister-in-law, Phil and Polly Nicely of Baker City; and several grandchildren, nieces and … Read more

Wellman, H. E. – Obituary

Baker Pioneer Dies H. E. Wellman, 71, died at his home in Baker, Saturday night of last week. He was a pioneer of the county and had engaged in farming in the Baker valley for many years. North Powder News Saturday, April 3, 1926

Erskine, Dorothy F. Rydall Mrs. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Dorothy F. Erskine, 85, a La Grande resident, died Sept. 23, 2002, at Wildflower Lodge in La Grande. A family gathering to honor her will be scheduled later. Disposition was by cremation. Mrs. Erskine was born at Elkton on Sept. 6, 1917, to Walter and Ellene Rydall. She graduated high school in Salem. She married Reginald Erskine in 1936 and over the years they moved to several Oregon towns. Mrs. Erskine was a CPA and a municipal auditor in Springfield for several years. She and her husband worked for Southern Pacific Railroad until retirement. She liked to … Read more

Jackson, Charlie E. – Obituary

Charlie E. Jackson Was Former Resident Funeral services for a former Haines resident, Charlie E. Jackson were held in Salem, July 24. Burial in the family plot Keiser cemetery near Salem. Mr. Jackson was born to G. W. and Ida Bell Long Jackson June 24, 1905. He was the grandson of Alonzo and Julia Ann Long, pioneer family of Baker Valley. He attended school in Haines and Muddy Creek. He farmed in this area before moving to the Willamette Valley where he worked as a dairy man before he retired. Survivors are his wife Mildred; sons, Tom and Rex; daughters, … Read more