Baker County OR

Carnahan, Keith Charles – Obituary

Keith Charles Carnahan, 75, of Lake Isabella, Calif., and a former resident of Halfway and Richland, died June 16, 2003, at his home. There will be a graveside military service in his honor honor at 10 a.m. Monday at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Keith was born on Nov. 1, 1927, to Ernest Michael and Neva Elizabeth Bowerman Carnahan at Carson. He was raised at Halfway until the sixth grade when the family moved over to Richland. He graduated from high school at Richland. During his life he served as a U.S. Army captain. He was a veteran of World … Read more

Letchworth, Norman Edgar – Obituary

Norman Edgar Letchworth, 91, of Halfway, died March 2, 2008, at his home. There will be a memorial service and a celebration of his life at 1 p.m. Monday at Pine Valley Presbyterian Church in Halfway. He was buried with his wife, Rosalind. Norman was born on July 16, 1916, at Wilcox, Ariz., to Thompson and Mary Ann Squire Letchworth. He achieved many things in his life, such as being a dedicated father, husband and grandfather, his family said. He was a very honest and trusting friend. Norman worked for 40 years before retiring as a conductor/engineer for Union Pacific … Read more

Basman, June Dorothea Ankrom Mrs. – Obituary

June Basman, 88, a former Richland resident, died Dec. 27, 2007, at Island Health and Rehabilitation Center in Merritt Island, Fla. June Dorothea Basman was born on July 3, 1919, at Augusta, Ill., to Eli and Bertha Matheny Ankrom. She was raised and educated at Grosse Pointe, Mich. After graduation, she went to work for Lincoln Motors, making parts for tanks during World War II. In 1944, she married Cyril Louis Basman at St. Augustine, Fla., and again at Las Vegas, Nev., (just to be sure it was legal). They lived at Bakersfield for 33 years and their children were … Read more

Hindman, Edgar Idell (Sam) – Obituary

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Langrell Mortuary Chapel for Edgar Idell (Sam) Hindman, 79. He died Monday at St Elizabeth Hospital. Hindman, a native of Baker, was the son of the late Albert and Adeline Powers Hindman. He was reared in Durkee and Baker where he received his education. He was engaged in farming and stock raising near Durkee for many years. Hindman is survived by one son, Dale Hindman of Eugene; one daughter, Lavern Harper of Eugene; two brothers, Charles M. Hindman of Baker and Donald A. Hindman of La Grande; four sisters, … Read more

Long, Carrie Elizabeth Shock Mrs. – Obituary

Funeral serviced for Elizabeth C. (Lizzie) Long, 92 of 2215 2nd St., a long time Baker and Haines resident will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24 at Grays West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. Rev. Gerald C. Nelson of the United Methodist Church in Baker and Haines will officiate. Interment will follow in the family plot at the Haines Cemetery. Mrs. Long died Monday evening at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home following a long illness. She was born April 2, 1886 in Weatherford, Texas, the daughter of George and Mary Wallace Shock. She first came to Baker County when she … Read more

Friedman, Robert Alan – Obituary

Baker City, Baker County, Oregon Robert Alan Friedman, 53, of Baker City passed away tragically in an auto accident while pursuing his dream to build a nation-wide cabinet and wood products manufacturing company on Friday morning, January 21st, 2005. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel. Rev. Robert C. Irwin officiated. Friends were invited to join the family for a reception at Gray’s after the service. Two years ago Robert moved his family to Baker City and established Blue Mountain Workshops, Inc. He worked enthusiastically at building the … Read more

Spence, Toye L. – Obituary

Toye L. Spence, 73, of Baker City died Sept. 13, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. At her request there will be no service. Cremation will be at Eastern Oregon Pioneer Crematory. Arrangements are under the direction of Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, September, 2005 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Smith, Willard Hoffman – Obituary

Willard Hoffman Smith, 83, a former Sumpter resident, died May 26, 2005, at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise. There will be a memorial service for him at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Idaho State Veterans Home. There will be a second memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at the McEwen Church near Sumpter. Friends are invited to join the family for a potluck dinner afterward. Willard was born on July 27, 1921, at Leland, Idaho. He moved with his family to Nyssa where his parents farmed. He was a Nyssa High School graduate and married his high school … Read more

Johnson, Judy Profitt Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Judy Johnson, 58, of Baker City, died at her home Saturday, May 10, 2003. Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Roger Scovil of the Baker City Christian Church will officiate. No viewing is scheduled. Ms. Johnson was born Jan. 20, 1945 in Orofino, Idaho, to Grace and John Profitt. She graduated high school in Kalispell, Mont., and attended Baker Business College. In May, 1965, she married Don Valentine. The couple had two children, Dawn Mack and John Valentine. She married … Read more

Sipp, Monte Gene – Obituary

Monte Gene Sipp, 58, died April 15, 2007, from rapid cancer complications. There will be a private ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday at Little Chapel of the Chimes, 1167 S.E. Stevens Road, in Portland. After moving from his family’s hometown of Baker City, Monte met, fell in love with and married Marlene Mathistad of Tillamook. As chief engineer at U.S. Bank, Monte was a helpful, knowledgeable friend to all. He was a devoted husband, a committed father and a sincere family member. The strength, courage and wisdom shown throughout his 58 years of life will be remembered. Survivors include his … Read more

Wilson, Charles Earl “Chuck” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Charles Earl “Chuck” Wilson, 61, of Baker City, died June 1, 2002, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise. His graveside funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Leonard Hill of the Halfway Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will officiate. There will be a potluck afterward at the Halfway Lions Park. Chuck was born on Nov. 19, 1940, to Frank and Martha Connor Wilson at Cambridge, Idaho. Chuck worked as a long-haul truck driver for part of his life and as contract mail carrier in the Baker City … Read more

Alexander, Donald Taylor – Obituary

Halfway, Oregon A “Celebration of Life” and inurnment for Donald Taylor Alexander will be held on Sunday, May 30, 2004, starting at 1 p.m. at the Pine Valley Cemetery in Halfway. There will be a reception afterward in the Grange Hall for a time of sharing memories and good stories. Donald was cremated per his request on Oct. 14, 2003, in Medford. The family is requesting that if you have a favorite story of Don, to please make this time more special by sharing it with them. Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, May 2004 Transcribed … Read more

Long, Rose Siejack Fisher Mrs. – Obituary

Rose Fisher Long, Former Resident Graveside services for Mrs. Rose Fisher Long 62, were conducted Sat. Aug. 14, 1971, at 2 p.m. in the cemetery at Haines. Reverend James H. Soden of the Calvary Baptist Church officiated. Mrs. Rose Fisher Long ws born June 15, 1909 in Tacoma, WA., the daughter of Michael and Mary Siejack. She was a long time resident of the Haines area with her husband the late Kenneth Fisher. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church. Funeral services were held Friday in the Piper Funeral Home in Tacoma. She is survived by foster children: … Read more

Melchior, Bertha Mae “Peggy” Mrs. – Obituary

Bertha Mae “Peggy” Melchior, 71 of Halfway, died July 25, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center surrounded by her family. A celebration of Peggy’s life will be scheduled later. Peggy was born and raised at San Diego. In 1950, while working at Rohr making airplane parts, Peggy met and later married Donald Johnson. They had one daughter, Sherry. That marriage ended in divorce. A few years later, she married James Robert Melchior. They had three children, Jim, Dorothy and Gary. When Jim’s tour of duty in the Navy was up, they returned to his home state of Colorado. After … Read more

Welter, Karen E. Knee Mrs. – Obituary

Funeral services for Karen Elizabeth Welter, 23, were conducted at 3 p.m. today at the Presbyterian Church in Baker. Mrs. Welter died July 23, 1970 at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Portland. A native of Weiser, Idaho, Mrs. Welter moved to Baker in 1957 and graduated from Baker High School. In 1965, she moved to Portland and lived in Monroe, Wash., for the last two years. She is survived by her husband, Dale Welter, Monroe, Wash.; a daughter, Debbie Welter; her mother Janis Warren, Portland; her father, Clifford Knee, Baker; her grandfather, William Turnipseed, Weiser, Idaho; Three sisters, Dorothy Osborne … Read more

Kelley, Loyd Delmar – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Loyd Delmar Kelley, 81, of Baker City, died Aug. 23, 2006, at his home. His funeral was Friday at 1 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home. Pastor Monte Loyd of Harvest Church officiated. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery. Loyd was born Oct. 15, 1924, in Parthenan, Ark., to Robert and Laura (Smith) Kelley. He was raised and went to school in Parthenan, which is also where he married Ruth Cain on Oct. 1, 1944. Loyd worked most of his life in the lumber industry. He and Ruth came to the Baker City area from Lakeview in July … Read more

Crowell, Margie V. Boyer Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Margie V. Crowell, 79, of Baker City, died May 7, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Care Center. Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Gray’s West & Co., 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Lura Kidner-Miesen of the Baker City United Methodist Church will officiate. There will be a reception afterward at the senior center, 2810 Cedar St. Margie was born on Jan. 18, 1923, to Richard and Huldah Boyer. She was the granddaughter of Thomas and Marietta Dunn Boyer, a pioneer Hereford family who migrated to Oregon by wagon train in 1864. She was preceded in … Read more

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

Brown, Fred – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Fred Billings Brown, 76, died of cancer, on Sunday, Nov. 7, 1993, at his residence in Battle Mountain, Nevada. A native of Enterprise, he was born Sept. 13, 1917, the son of Fred and Grace Elizabeth (Humpherys) Brown. He was educated in Baker City and worked as a mechanic and truck owner/operator. In 1958 he started to work for Reno Truck Service until he was forced to retire because of ill health. He moved to Reno in 1955 and worked for McCloud Trucking of Reno and then established his own trucking company, moving to Battle Mountain … Read more

Donnelly, Roderick – Obituary

Formerly of La Grande 1921-2009 Roderick W. ‘Doc’ Donnelly, 88, formerly of La Grande, died Oct. 12 at his home in Richmond. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Sweeney Mortuary of Condon is in charge of arrangements. Roderick was born May 23, 1921, the first son of Virginia Odessa Wechter and Hamilton Keyes Donnelly at his grandmother’s house at the top of the Donnelly Grade in Wheeler County. He was the grandson of a founding father of Wheeler County. He attended grade school in a one-room school at Service Creek. He attended high school in … Read more