Balter, Alice Viola Beith – Obituary
Alice Viola Beith Balter, a pioneer of Wallowa County, passed away on September 6, 1932, at her daughter’s home. Born on September 7, 1856, in Batavia, Illinois, she moved with her family to Minnesota and later to Kansas. In 1883, she settled in Wallowa County with her husband, Julius Balter. A devoted mother and church member, she faced the challenges of pioneer life with resilience. She is survived by two daughters, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church, followed by interment at Prairie Creek cemetery.