Elgin Oregon

Adams, Colletta Delores – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Colletta Delores Adams, 88, formerly of Elgin and La Grande, died Saturday at home in Southlake, Texas. Viewing will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Recitation of the holy rosary will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elgin. Burial will follow at the Elgin Cemetery. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Grapevine, Texas, at noon on April 26. Colletta was born … 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

Hammock, Betty Joan – Obituary

Elgin Girl Dies In La Grande Funeral services for Betty Joan Hammock 15, who died today in a La Grande hospital, will be held in the Christian church at Elgin Monday at 2 p.m., with burial in the Summerville Cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Martin, Elgin, and a pupil at Elgin high school. Survivors include her parents: two brothers, Harold and Bobby; and three sisters; Mrs. Herr, Burns, Patty, Elgin and Mrs. Gene Davis, Elgin. Miss Hammack underwent an operation three weeks ago. La Grande Evening Observer, March 8, 1940, Front Page Contirbuted by: Sue … 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

Combs, (Child) – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Died, at Elgin, the infant daughter of S.E. Combs, aged one year. Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday September 15, 1892

Tucker, David – Obituary

Well Known Citizen of Elgin Passes Away The death of David Tucker occurred in this city, Wednesday, October 11, 1905, at 3:40 p.m. after an illness of only a few days. Death was due to valvular heart disease. Gardiner D. Tucker was born in Fulton County, Arkansas, January 29, 1872, and was therefore 33 years, 11 months and 12 days old at the time of death. He came to Oregon with his parents in 1878 and settled on Elk Flat, in this country, where he resided permanently until a few months prior to his demise. Deceased obtained a good common … Read more

Hoffman, George William – Obituary

Richland, Oregon G. Hoffman, Richland, Dies at 64 George William Hoffman, 64, Richland, died yesterday afternoon in St. Elizabeth hospital after a long illness. He was born August 29, 1890, in Elgin, Oregon. He had lived in Pine and Eagle Valleys since 1908. He was a member of the Christian church. He was a sawmill worker. Surviving are the widow, Jasmine, Richland; two daughters, Ketura Haynes, Walla Walla, Washington, Eula Beymer, Portland; two sons, William, Newburg and John, Yamhill; three sisters, Amy Rysdon and Lucy Hoffman both of Elgin, and Martha Hunter, Lostine; three brothers, Frank, Kelso, Washington, Edward, Sweet … Read more

Huffman, Estella C. – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Estella C. Huffman, a resident of Corvallis, died at the Corvallis Care Center Thursday, September 10, 1981. She was 84. The daughter of Julius and Mary Breshears Bendshadler, she was born January 31, 1897, at Elgin, where she received her early schooling. She graduated from Northwest Christian College in Eugene in 1922. She was married to Fred M. Huffman in 1927 at Elgin. Afterward the couple lived in La Grande for many years prior to moving to Corvallis. He preceded her in death in 1966. She is survived by her son, Wallace of Portland; brothers Ben Bendshadler of … 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

Thompson, Andy – Obituary

Andy Thompson, an old and well known resident of this place, died at his home on the 18th of this month after a long illness, from dropsy and heart trouble at the age of seventy-three. The funeral took place on the 19th the services being conducted by Rev. Willis, and attended by a large number of the deceased’s friendsfrom all parts of the county. Mr Thompson is survived by his wife who lives in this city, two daughters, Mrs. Chas Garrett, of Elgin and Mrs John Kinnick, of Grass Range, Mont, also three sons Sam, Owen, and Ed Thompson all … Read more

Follett, Ethel – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Ethel Lovan Follet, 81, of Elgin, died Tuesday morning, March 21, 1995, at Grande Ronde Hospital. A funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Elgin Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dedication of the grave and burial will follow at Elgin Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing at the church from 2:30 p.m. Saturday until service time. Payne Family Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Follett was born April 30, 1913, in North Powder to Mathias and Matilda (Harrison) Simonis. She went to school at Wolf Creek and later married … Read more

Collins, Leonard “Pud” – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Leonard “Pud” Collins, 83, of Elgin, died Aug. 26, 2002, at Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Powwatka Cemetery, north of Wallowa. Loveland Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. Mr. Collins was born Sept. 18, 1918, to Jesse Elbert and Mattie Rae Prince Collins in Powwatka Ridge, in Wallowa County. He spent his entire childhood on Powwatka and loved it there. He was a logger all of his life. In 1945 he moved to Pondosa, and then to Elgin in 1947. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, picking huckleberries, family … Read more

McCall, Matt E. – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Services Held Tuesday for Matt E. McCall, 88 Matt Eugene McCall, 88, of Elgin, died Saturday, Aug. 13 in the Valley View Manor in La Grande after an extended illness. Funeral services were held at the Elgin Nazarene Church on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Rev. Marvin Miller officiated, with burial at the Elgin cemetery. The retired carpenter (correction: mill and timber worker) was born in Kansas on Jan. 21, 1878 and had lived in Elgin most of his lifetime. He was a member of the Nazarene Church. Survivors include a grandson, Jessie E. McCall of Boise, Idaho; … 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

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

Luse, Benny – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Benny Luse, 60, of Everett, Wash., and formerly of Elgin, died May 12. A full obituary will be available later. La Grande Observer – Obituaries for the day of May 16, 2008

Steel, R. M. – Obituary

Expired at His Michigan Home at 10 O’clock Tuesday Morning A telegram announcing the death of Robert M. Steel at his house in St. Johns, Michgan, at 10 o’clock that forenoon, was received by William Steel, brother of the deceased at Hilgard Tuesday. Although Mr. Steel’s death was not unexpected, the news of his demise is a shock to his many friends in this section, and during the day a number of telegrams of condolence was forwarded to Mrs. Steel. R.M. Steel is well known throughout Eastern Oregon where he has been interested in many extensive busines enterprises during the … Read more

Crawford, Clarence H. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Clarence H. Crawford Clarence H. Crawford, 78, of La Grande and formerly of Elgin, died Tuesday at Grande Ronde Hospital. A funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday at Loveland Funeral Chapel, followed by a graveside service at Grandview Cemetery. Mr. Crawford was born July 4, 1928, near Gotham, Ark, where he grew up. Later in life he worked with handicapped children for the State of California. After retirement, he moved to Oregon and ranched near Lebanon and Prineville, then moved to Eastern Oregon. Clarence loved the outdoors. He felt he was a caretaker, a protector of the … Read more

Schmittle, Thelma C. – Obituary

Formerly of Elgin 1929-2009 Thelma Carleen Schmittle, 79, of Pendleton and formerly of Elgin, died Feb. 2 at her home. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. Thelma was born Nov. 22, 1929, to Charles and Nora (Hensley) Hanson in Wallowa. When she was young she worked in the farm fields and later worked for a sawmill. She was also a bartender, waitress and cook for a restaurant owned by extended family. On June 29, 1949, she married Edwin Schmittle in Weiser, Idaho. … Read more

Bumgardner, Albert Isaac – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Albert Isaac Bumgardner, 91, of La Grande died Sept. 3 at a local care center. A celebration of life will be from noon to 3 p.m. Friday at the home of his granddaughter, Sheri Benitez, 2706 E. L Ave. Mr. Bumgardner was born April 28, 1915, to Isaac and Emma Davisson Bumgardner in Elgin. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1934, and during World War II worked at an airplane factory at San Diego, Calif. After returning to Union County he worked as a mechanic and carpenter, and in furnace and sheet-metal work. On April 16, … Read more