Elgin Oregon

Follett, Craig Kenneth – Obituary

Craig Kenneth Follett, 59, of Elgin, died Dec. 13, 2007, at the Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande. A private service will be scheduled later. To sign the online guest book visit: www.danielsknopp.com. Craig was born on Aug. 26, 1948, at La Grande to Warren and Annie Sanderson Follett. He worked as a glass installer in the Seattle, Wash., area for many years. He moved back to Union County six years ago. When he was younger he enjoyed skydiving. He had a great love for the outdoors and being in the mountains. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and making huge campfires … Read more

Gilliam, Guy Harry – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Guy Harry Gilliam, 69, a lifetime resident of Elgin, died Dec. 9 at his home. A celebration of his life will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at the Elgin Community Center. Private burial will be at the Highland Cemetery in Elgin. Mr. Gilliam was born May 26, 1937, the son of Harry and Irene (Geiger) Gilliam in Elgin. He graduated from Elgin High School and then served with the Army. After his honorable discharge he returned to Elgin where he worked in ranching and logging. He loved trucks and traveling. Survivors include his daughters and their husbands, Jill … Read more

Evans, Cora Mrs. – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Former Resident Of Elgin Dies Elgin (Special) Word was received by relatives here of the death of Mrs. Cora Evans, aged 59, of Portland on September 18. Her death was the result of a major operation following a long illness. Survivors are: Mrs. Lela Hockett of New Orleans, Lous., and her husband, H. M. Evans. Mrs. Evans was formerly Cora Morelock, a native of the Elgin vicinity. Leonard Morelock, a brother and Mrs. William Russell of Elgin were present at her death. The Observer La Grande, Oregon Monday, September 23, 1940 Page 3 EVANS – Sept. … Read more

Beidler, Jay – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon In this city, Thursday, March 9, 1905, Jay, the 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Beidler. The boy ahd been afflicted with measels for several days and a few days prior to his death was taken with pneumonia. The remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery yesterday at 3 o’clock p.m. Elgin Recorder Friday March 10, 1905

Hallgarth, Nimrod – Obituary

The death of Nimrod Hallgarth, occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. Blanchard, on the Flat, April 16. Deceased was aged 83 years, 5 months and 5 days and was born in Indiana, in which state he resided until last fall, when he came to Oregon to visit his daughter, Mrs. Blanchard. He leaves four sons to mourn his loss. The remains were interred in the Elgin cemetery. Elgin Recorder Friday April 28, 1905

Smith, Jeffrey Troy – Obituary

Jeffrey Troy SmithJeffrey T. Smith, infant son of Pvt. And Mrs. Arley E. Smith, died at his home Sunday night. Pvt. Smith is stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana with the U.S. Army, Mrs. Smith is living at 367 S. 5th in Elgin. Jeffrey was born August 24, 1969 in Pendleton, Oregon. He is survived by his parents, grandparents, Arthur and Ethel Smith of Elgin; Edna Sams, Adams, Ore.; Emery Bronson, Pendleton; great grandparents, Annie Shoesmith, Longview, Washington; Sarah Bronson, Pendleton and Hallie Cross, Elgin and aunts and uncles. Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Elgin … Read more

Kirby, Werle – Obituary

Werle, the young son of Dr. and Mrs. Kirby, died July 14, 1906, from cholera infantum. Everything was done to save the life of the little one but to no avail. Werle was a bright eyed golden haired little fellow 2 years, 11 months and 24 days old, and his parents deeply grieve his loss and have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral services were conducted in the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon. Elgin Recorder Friday July 20, 1906

Darr, John M. – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Pioneer Man, Rests In Death John M. Darr, resident of Union county and Elgin the past 59 years, passed away quietly at his home here Tuesday, following a period of several months during which his health steadily declined. He was 86 years, 4 months and 18 days of age. Funeral services were conducted from the Elgin Christian church at 2:00 o’clock this afternoon, with Glen R. Ballard pastor, delivering the discourse. Interment followed in the Elgin cemetery. The services, both at the church and at the graveside, were under the auspices of Orion Lodge No. 73, … Read more

Light, Anna L. Mrs. – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon In Elgin, Oregon, Wednesday, December 21st, 1904, Anna L., beloved wife of John J. Light, aged 33 years. Mrs. Light passed away at 8 o’clock Wednesday morning, her death occurring at the family apartments in Hotel Elgin, and resulting from tuberculosis of the lungs, from which disease she had suffered severely and patiently. It was the hope that the climatic conditions here would tend to restore her health that led Mr. and Mrs. Light to establish their home in Elgin in September 1903. Since that time they had formed many warm friendships among the citizens of … 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

Johnson, John – Obituary

Hurled To His Death John Johnson Killed In Premature Powder Explosion John Johnson, foreman for Eden & Brown, sub-contractors, on the Elgin extension, met a horrible death Tuesday. He was out early with his gang and at about 7:30 a.m. had placed a keg of black powder ready for a blast. He used a shovel to tamp the explosive, and it is the supposition that the metalic substance came in contact with rock, produced a spark, igniting the powder. Johnson was hurled through the air a distance of 120 feet, lodging in the river along side the right of way. … Read more

Fine, Abraham – Obituary

Abraham Fine, an aged pioneer resident of Elgin, died quite suddenly at his home in this city, shortly before nine o’clock Sunday evening. Mr. Fine had not been feeling very robust for some time although he was feeling as well as usual on the date of his death, and had been out on Gorden creek visiting that day. Shortly after returning home he began to feel badly and Dr. Brownell was sent for, but before he reached his patient he was beyond human aid. Deceased was born in Warren County, Mo., Sept. 6th, 1829, and came to Oregon in 1874. … Read more

Sommer, D. Mrs. – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon A Pioneer Gone Mrs. D. Sommer, a Respected and Pioneer Lady Died at Her Home in Elgin on November the 28th. Rachael, the beloved wife of D. Sommer, died at her home in this city Tuesday morning, November 28, 1905. The fatal illness lasted only a few days. Her death was a sad blow to her family and to her many friends, and her loss is felt by all who knew her. Rachael Wertheimer was born in Bodeschweeir, Germany, on the 6th day of October, 1852, and was 52 years, 1 month and 22 days old. … Read more

Biography of Neil C. McLeod

NEIL C. McLEOD – The legal fraternity of Union county embraces men of ability and talent who have been instrumental in achieving much for the benefit of the county in various ways, and one among this number who has exerted an influence far reaching and favorable toward advancement and progress, is he who is named at the head of this article, and to whom we grant a representation in the volume of his county’s history, both because of his achievements and his standing, having attained these by dint of hard labor since he was a boy, being a self-made man, … Read more

Scott, Ethel Mary – Obituary

Joseph, Wallowa County, Oregon Wallowa County native Ethel Mary Scott, who wrote a book about her life growing up in Wallowa County, died April 21, 1989, at Grande Ronde Hospital. She was 80. She was born May 25, 1908, at Joseph to William and Vergie (Pinkley) Halsy. Mrs. Scott graduated from Joseph High School and later from Behnke-Walker Business School in Portland. Following graduation from Business school she worked for an attorney in Joseph. She was married to Noel S. Scott of Wallowa on Christmas day, 1928 in Wallowa. He preceded her in death in 1986. The Scotts owned and … Read more

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

Simard, The Rev. Robert – Obituary

The Rev. Robert Simard, 70, affectionately known as Father Bob during his 46 years of service as a priest of the Diocese of Baker, died Jan. 17, 2002, in Prineville. His vigil service will be at 7 o’clock tonight at St. Joseph Church in Prineville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with the Rite of Committal afterward at Deschutes Memorial Gardens in Bend at 2:30 p.m. Father Simard grew up in Cambridge, Mass., and attended St. John’s Seminary at Brighton, Mass. The Most Rev. Francis P. Leipzig ordained him to the priesthood on Feb. 25, … Read more

Smith, Elijah – Obituary

Union County, Oregon The death of Elijah Smith, a pioneer resident of this city occurred Saturday evening, December 2nd, 1905, after an illness of pneumonia fever. Elijah Smith was born in Calloway County, Mo., August 31, 1834, and was 71 years and 3 months old. He came to this county in 1874 and resided here continually until the time of his death. He lived an unmarried life and had amassed a fortune of several thousand dollars, a considerable amount of which was represented in dwellings in this city. he left no will and his wealth will go to his brothers … 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

Darr, Margaret Eleanor – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Mrs. Darr Passes At Elgin – Burial Set For Sunday Mrs. Margaret Eleanor Darr, a resident of Elgin the last 51 years, died Thursday night a the home of her daughter after a long illness. Funeral services will be held a the Christian church at Elgin Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock with burial at the Elgin cemetery with Snodgrass and Zimmerman in charge. Mrs. Darr was born Feb. 19, 1859 in Kentucky, and was 76 years 10 months and seven days of age. She was married to John M. Darr in January, 1881, and nine children … Read more