McWilliam, Olive – Obituary
Elgin, Union County, Oregon At her home, in Elgin March 30, Mrs. Olive McWilliam, aged 55 years. Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday April 10, 1890
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Lewis, Estella – Obituary
In Memory Of Estella Lewis Estella Lewis, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lewis who died January 19th 1903, aged 19 days. When we see our precious blossom That we tended with such care, How our aching hearts despair, Round its little grave we linger Till the setting sun is low, Felling all our hopes have perished With the flower we cherished so. We shall sleep but not forever We shall meet to part, no ever, On the resurrection morn. Elgin Recorder Friday February 6, 1903
Hug, Rudolph – Obituary
Rudolph Hug, a well-known and pioneer resident of this county, died suddenly at his house on Pumpkin ridge Tuesday July 25, 1905. On the evening of his death he had been sitting on the porch with other members of his family talking over the events of the day. he left the porch and started for his bedroom and soon after reaching it he was heard to fall to the floor by a daughter who was in an adjoining room and who imediately went to her father’s room to ascertain what was happening and found him dead. Deceased had not been … Read more
Grosbeck, Stephen – Obituary
Stephen Grosbeck, owner of the Stoop ranch, died Monday night. He had been very poorly for some time. He leaves a large family of children, part of them reside in Imbler and the rest in Springville, Utah. Elgin Recorder Friday January 29, 1904
Sutton, Kathleen Elizabeth Ann “Kate” Winn Mrs. – Obituary
Kathleen “Kate” Elizabeth Ann Winn Sutton, 90, of La Grande passed away at a local care facility on June 22, 2005. Loveland Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Celebration of Life Services were held on Monday, June 27, 10 a.m. at The Elgin United Methodist Church. Viewing was held on Sunday, June 26 from 1-4 p.m. at Loveland Funeral Chapel 1508 4th Street, La Grande. She was born on Nov. 6, 1914, in Milton-Freewater, Ore., to Henry and Ethel Dougherty Winn. She graduated from Maclaughlin High School in Milton-Freewater. She married Harold L Sutton on Dec. 2, 1932, in College … Read more
Graham, Harlan – Obituary
Funeral Services For Harlan Graham Held Here Monday. Funeral services for Harlan L. Graham, life-long resident of Elgin, were held from the Elgin Nazarene Church Monday, March 1, at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Graham died February 26 at the age of 80 years, following an extended illness. Rev. Leonard Gallivan officiated at the last rites, with the arrangements under the direction of the Daniels Funeral Home of La Grande. Mrs. Dorothy Gallivan, accompanied by Mrs. Mable Bendshalder at the organ sang three songs, In the Garden, Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, and Till we Meet Again. Pallbearers were Orville Wayt, Jack trump, … Read more
Turnbow, Maybel G. – Obituary
Joseph, Wallowa County, Oregon Maybel G. Turnbow of Joseph, who had been ill for the past four months, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 1975 at the Rogue Valley Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient 19 days. She was born Nov. 4, 1902 at Elgin, daughter of Samuel L. and Ella Knight, and had lived in Wallowa County most of her life. On Jan. 22, 1927 she was married at Enterprise to John E. Turnbow who preceded her in death on March 10, 1958. She was a retired school teacher. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Cleve (Lita) Berry … Read more
Doud, Carl Glen – Obituary
Elgin, Oregon Carl Glen Doud, 64, of Baker City and formerly of Elgin, died Jan. 4 in Baker City. At his request there will be no public service at this time; a memorial service will be conducted later. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Doud was born Sept. 15, 1942, to Ira Lorenzo and Nellie Williams Doud in La Grande. He was raised in Summerville and graduated from Imbler High School. He and his family later made their home in Elgin where he owned and operated Carl Doud Logging until illness forced his retirement. … Read more
Ireland, Edith Rose – Obituary
Edith Rose Ireland, 92, of Mitchell died Dec. 20 at her home. Memorial services will be July 21 in Hood River. Mrs. Ireland was born in Hood River July 21, 1914, to James Ray and Emma May (Barton) Hathhorn. She grew up and was educated there. She married Willis “Mike” Ireland in Hood River June 19, 1931. She and her family lived throughout the Northwest, wherever there was a dam to be built. They moved to Elgin in 1999, then to Mitchell in November. Mrs. Ireland enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, making and stuffing animal toys and dolls, and various other … Read more
Morris, Wilma May – Obituary
La Grande, Oregon Wilma May Morris, 86, a lifetime resident of Union County, died Sept. 1 at a local care facility. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in La Grande. Private interment was held at the Summerville Cemetery. Mrs. Morris was born May 21, 1920, the daughter of Spencer D. and Nellie B. (Poole) Burch in Elgin. On Aug. 31, 1941 she married Manford Morris in La Grande. They farmed together on an 1896 Century Farm in Cove for many years. She was a member of the La Grande First Baptist Church … Read more
Yoder, Elmer Simon – Obituary
Elgin, Oregon Elmer Simon Yoder, 75, of Elgin, died Saturday at a care center in La Grande. A full obituary will follow later. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is handling arrangements. La Grande Observer – Obituaries for the day of May 26, 2008 _________________________________ Elmer Simon Yoder, 75, of Elgin, died peacefully May 24 at a local care center in La Grande following an extended illness. No services are planned at this time. He had requested no flowers. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Elmer was born March 11, 1933, in Belleville, Pa., one of 11 children. His … Read more
Darr, Catharine E. – Obituary
Elgin, Union County, Oregon The death of Catharine E., wife of J.S. Darr, occurred at the family home north of this city, Sunday March 25, 1905. Mrs. Darr had been suffering ill health for several months. Deceased was born in Virginia March 5, 1836, being a few days over 69 years of age. She moved from Missouri to this section with her husband in 1881. Besides her husband, she leaves nine children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Services were conducted in the M.E. Church Monday afternoon by Rev. D.S. Smith and interment took place in the … Read more
Obituary of Lester E. Hammack
Jamison, Oregon—Lester E. Hammack 89, of Jamison, died July 13,1989, in a Vale nursing home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Christian Church in Vale, Rev. Paul Ratzlaff officiating. Internment will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Vale, under the direction of Lienkaemper Chapel of Vale. He was born June 12, 1900 in Lostine, Oregon, the son of John L. and Alice Bohannon Hammack. He moved with his parents and lived in Elgin, Echo and Milton-Freewater, Oregon before moving to Cow Valley in 1918. He moved to Jamison in 1920 where he ranched and farmed. He … Read more
Adams, Ernest Edgar – Obituary
Elgin, Oregon Ernest Edgar Adams, 93, of Elgin died June 9 at a local care center. The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Elgin Christian Church. Burial will follow at the Elgin Cemetery. Mr. Adams was born April 12, 1913, to John William and Emily Jane Law Adams in Elgin. He graduated from Elgin High School and attended Eastern Oregon Normal School for a year. He worked for the box factory when he was young and played on a minor league baseball team. On Nov. 11, 1933, he married Frances Elizabeth Gilkison in Union. During World War … Read more
Beard, (Child)
Elgin, Union County, Oregon Ate Poisoned Seeds A little 23 months’ old child of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Beard, who live in Elgin, ate a lot of jimpson weed seed Monday, says last week’s Recorder, and as a the fact was not known for some time the poison became so scattered through the system that the efforts of the doctors proved unavailing and death relieved the little sufferer Tuesday morning. Eastern Oregon Republican Wednesday, October 3, 1894
Smith, Geraldine Iphiginia – Obituary
La Grande, Oregon Geraldine Iphiginia “Gerry” Smith, 95, of La Grande and formerly of Elgin, died April 7 at her home. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at the La Grande New Life Center, 10700 Walton Road. Private burial will be at the Elgin Cemetery. Viewing will be held tonight from 4 to 6 at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh Street. Gerry was born on Nov. 15, 1912, to Ernest John and Lydia (McBean) Ross in Adams. She graduated from Weston High School and met her future husband, Richard “Lee” Smith, while cooking … Read more
Hearing, Ruth
Ruth Genevieve Hearing, 79, La Grande, died Monday, May 15, 1995 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A service for Mrs. Hearing will be at the Grandview Cemetery at 11 a.m. Friday. Friends may call at Daniels Chapel of the Valley on Thursday until 8 p.m. Mrs. Hearing was born on May 8, 1916, to Jesse and Mary Ann (Glasson) Breshears in Elgin. She attended schools in Elgin and later graduated from La Grande High School. She married Harold V. Hearing on April 4, 1946. He died on Oct. 7, 1966. She worked as a deputy sheriff along with her father, who … Read more
Smith, Harry E. – Obituary
A retired railroad employee, Harry E. Smith, 66, 1810 Adams Avenue, died at a local hospital early this morning, February 29. He is survived by his wife Mildred E. Smith and other relatives. Arrangements are pending at Crippin-Daniels Funeral Chapel. La Grande Observer, La Grande, Union County, Oregon, Thursday, February 29, 1968 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Smith, Harry Edward Union County, Oregon Harry Edward Smith, 66, 1810 Adams Avenue, died at a local hospital February 29. He had retired in December, 1967, as a Union Pacific Storekeeper. Services will be Saturday, Mar. 2, at 3:30 p.m. at Crippin-Daniels Funeral Chapel with Rev. Boone … Read more
Biography of James W. Childers
It is hardly probable that in a humble sketch, as is this article, there could real justice be done the life of a worthy pioneer as is he whose name is at the beginning of the paragraph, for what page has yet pictured as it is the life of a pioneer? Hardships that are more trying than can be described, dangers on every hand that those living in the security of a civilized community can not understand, self-denials at every turn, and labors without respite, all of these endured and much more besides, fell to the lot of the brave … Read more
Hearing, Jacob C. – Obituary
Jake Hearing Passes After Eighty Years Was Well Known in Local Community; Made and Held Friends by Sterling Character Jacob C. Hearing, lifelong resident of Oregon, passed away at the Law Hospital Thursday evening. March 2, at the ripe age of 80 years. Jake had suffered a stroke sometime Wednesday afternoon and was found by neighbors Thursday morning in critical condition. He was removed to the Law hospital at once, but the shock and exposure were more than his weakened condition could stand. He was conscious up to a short time before his death, which occurred at 8:30 p.m. He … Read more