Enterprise Oregon

Hammack, Alice Irene Bohannan – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Mrs. Irene Hammack, who resided in Enterprise until two months ago, passed away at the home of her son, Lester, in Jamieson, Oregon, on May 1st, at the age of 74 years. She was born at Huntsville, Ark. Mrs. Hammack had been in poor health for several months and due to her physical disability, her son, Fred, went with her to Ontario where she might be near her other children and where she would receive medical care. It was soon learned that she was a victim of diabetes and she was removed to the hospital where an amputation … Read more

Cook, Lester – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon A Former Enterprise Resident Dies in Colorado Hospital Lester Cook passed away at Fort Lyons near Las Animas, Colorado, Aug. 30th, 1920, at the age of twenty-one years and eight months. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines, December 1, 1916, and saw services in the Pacific, being sent home from the Philippines about one year ago following an attack of flu. He has since been in the hospital at Fort Lyon. He is survived by his father, Fred Cook, and sister, Mrs. Elwood Robinson of Enterprise. The body was taken to Wassau, Wisconsin, for burial. Wallowa County Reporter, … Read more

Bowman, Josephine Rothlin – Obituary

Josephine “Josie” Bowman, 92, of Pendleton, died Saturday, April 24, 1993, at Delamarter Care Center in Pendleton. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bishop Funeral Chapel with interment at Olney Cemetery. Mrs. Bowman was born May 24, 1900, at Pendleton to Joseph and Minnie Gottfredsen Rothlin. She was raised on Upper McKay Creek and attended both McKay and Shaw schools. On Sept. 15, 1924, she married Kenneth E. Bowman at Pendleton. After their marriage, they lived at South Cold Spring before moving to the Enterprise-Lostine area for a short time. They returned to Pendleton where they lived for … Read more

Wiche, Richard Henry – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Richard Henry Wiche, 63, of Enterprise, died Oct. 9 at St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the ILWU Local 8 Union Hall, 2435 NW Front Ave. in Portland. The family will be having private services otherwise. Arrangements are in care of Herring Groseclose Funeral Home of Walla Walla. Mr. Wiche was born Sept. 16, 1943, in Portland to Fred Henry and Verice Griffin Wiche. He attended schools in Portland and graduated from Madison High School. On Oct. 11, 2005, he married Karen “K.C.” Cornwell in Portland. Mr. … Read more

Swisher, Bob H. – Obituary

Paradise, Oregon Bob H. Swisher, 85, died Aug. 9 in Enterprise. A private family service will be conducted later. Bollman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Swisher was born Sept. 6, 1920 in Paradise. He was the son of William Harry and Martha Ann (Gordon) Swisher. A life long rancher, he married Nadine J. Swisher on May 21, 1946. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. He had the rank of 1st Class Machinist. Survivors include his wife; daughters Doris Holum and Debbie Brewer; sons Carl and Harry; a sister Leita Beard of Asotin, … Read more

Brice, Lawrence I. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Death Claims Enterprise Jeweler, Larry Brice Lawrence I. (Larry) Brice, 63, passed away at Wallowa Memorial Hospital October 3, after being a patient for eight days. He had been in failing health approximately three years. He had lived in Enterprise for 61/2 years where he and his wife were owners of the Brice’s Jewelry store. Born June 15, 1913 in Putnam County, Missouri, the son of Fred and Sylvia Brice. He married Eloise Thomas June 16, 1936 at Glascow, Montana. He was a jeweler by occupation and was a member of the American Watch Makers Institute, … Read more

Berry, W. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon, Chas. W. Berry died Monday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Berry, of pneumonia resulting from influenza. He was ill only thirteen days. He was born at Imbler and was 20 years and 6 months of age. Besides his parents he leaves 6 brothers and one sister. Two of the brothers, Claude and W. A. who live in La Grande accompanied the remains to Summerville for interment. Wallowa County Reporter, Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon, Thursday December 19, 1918.

Childers, Claire Amos – Obituary

Claire Amos Childers, 79, died Monday, May 28, 1990 in Klamath Falls, OR. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Childers; sons, James and Eugene Childers, all Klamath Falls, OR. Services will he held Saturday, June 2, 1990 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Enterprise, OR with the Bollman Funeral Home officiating. Burial will follow in the Enterprise Cemetery. Davenport’s Chapel of the Good Shepherd is in charge of the local arrangements. Herald & News, Klamath Falls, Oregon, Wednesday, May 30, 1990, Page 9 Claire Amos Childers Enterprise native, Claire Amos Childers, died May 28, 1990, in Klamath … Read more

Ward, Kenneth Wayne – Obituary

Ken Ward Killed in Car Wreck Enterprise, Oregon Kenneth Wayne Ward, 40, of Pullman, Washington, formerly of Enterprise, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Landy Ward of Enterprise, was killed at 1:50 pm on Saturday, Jan. 25, 1969 in a two car collision of US Highway 195 about seven miles south of Pullman. Kenneth was driving a 1967 Plymouth sedan and was south bound when his car skidded on the icy road and collided with a north bound 1963 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by John George, a professor at WSU, who was accompanied by his wife, Mary Helen. Mrs. George … Read more

Rorden, Johnny Fred – Obituary

Johnny Fred Rorden, 59, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, at the Clarkston, Idaho, Hospital. Johnny was born in Culberson, N.C., July 19, 1947. His family moved to Adrain, Ore., immediately after his birth, settling in the Big Bend area, on the banks of the Snake River. Johnny loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter till ill health took its tole on him. He still would ride out into the woods with his brother Clarence and help him “sight out the game,” and “keep him from getting lost.” He was an Auto Mechanic, learning very young from his uncle Earl … Read more

Evans, Samuel Wesley – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Last Rites Held For Sam Evans Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the chapel at Enterprise for Samuel Wesley Evans, who was born in Nebraska in 1878 and passed away at his home in Wallowa April 26, 1946. He came west as a young man and settled in the Flora country, where on Nov. 20, 1904, he was united in marriage with Mary Elva Dale. To this union six children were born. One died at birth, and Ethel Evans Martin is also deceased. Surviving besides the widow are the following daughters: Mrs. Dora Boss of … Read more

Liebe, Caren “Sue” Rafferty Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Caren “Sue” Liebe, 40, of Hermiston, died March 11, 2005, at her home. There was a celebration of life gathering for her March 16 at the Hermiston Community Center. Disposition was by cremation. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lostine Cemetery. There will be a potluck gathering afterward at the Odd Fellows Hall at Wallowa. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Liebe was born on March 15, 1964, at Enterprise to Fred and Darleene Rafferty. She was a 1981 graduate of Riverside High School at Boardman, where she was … Read more

Reece, W. J. Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Mrs. W.J. Reece passed away in Enterprise, Thursday, June 21, 1934, after an illness of more than a year. She had been helpless for some time but had suffered little physical pain and the end came very peacefully. Funeral services were held in the Christian church Sunday and burial was in the Enterprise cemetery. Rev. B.F. Miller conducted the services. Margaret Ann Cox was born in Madison county, Kentucky, December 5, 1870, and grew to womanhood there. She moved to Illinois where she united in marriage to W.J. Reece December 20, 1891. To this union were … Read more

Bork, Marvin – Obituary

Wallowa, Oregon Marvin Bork, 92, died at the nursing home in Enterprise on Feb. 27, 2005. He was born in Flora on July 22, 1912, the son of Rudolph and Rena Bork. Mr. Bork went to school in Flora. In his early years, during the Depression, he worked in the hay fields one summer for fifty cents a day. He saved his money and gave it to his parents. Mr. Bork injured his hip joint when he fell off of a load of hay, crippling him for life. Mr. Bork had a natural talent for mechanical work, and started on … Read more

Barnett, Anna Lee – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Anna Lee Barnett Anna Lee Barnett, 81, of Walla Walla and formerly of Enterprise died Sept. 20 at her home. Herring Groseclose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Barnett was born April 3, 1924, to Bert and Tula Dean Gibson Wingfield in Joseph. She attended high school and married William H. Barnett. They lived in Enterprise where she worked for the First Interstate bank of Oregon for 30 years. She retired in 1986. They traveled for several years before moving to Walla Walla. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, hand work and being with her family. Survivors include … Read more

Bue, Peter – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Three Enterprise Boys Lose Lives In Battle Harry C. Beeson, Peter Bue and August Lunquist Give Lives in Service Of the Flag. Telegrams were received Saturday evening from the war department announcing the death of August Linquist and Harry C. Beeson and Peter Bue in action on the field of battle in France. They were all killed on the same day according to the telegram. Harry C. Beeson was the son of M.H. and Julia Beeson who live on the Chas. Bilyea farm near Enterprise. He was 23 years of age and was born in Wyoming. … Read more

Emmons, Martha Emeline Mrs. (Day) – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Mrs. Martha Emeline (Day) Emmons, died Nov. 7, 1909 Mrs. J. W. Emmons passed away Sunday morning at 3:30 o’clock after a very brief illness of pneumonia. Funeral was held Monday at 10 a.m. from the Christian Church. Rev. W. S. Crockett conducting the services. Internment was in Enterprise Cemetery. A very large concourse of friends assembled in the church and followed the corpse to its last resting place. Mary Emeline Day was born at Flemingsburg, KY, April 13, 1847 and was married to J. W. Emmons Dec. 21, 1865. They moved to Illinois in 1871 … Read more

Suydam, Arnold F. – Obituary

Dies of Injuries In Auto Accident Arnold Frances Suydam, 43, manager of Eddy’s Bakery died in the Enterprise Hospital at 4:20 the morning of Sunday July 31, as a result of an automobile accident Saturday evening at approximately 10 o’clock. Mr. Suydam was enroute to Enterprise at the time of the accident to make an additional delivery necessitated through demand resulting from the Chief Joseph Days celebration. He was accompanied by Mr. Irvin Flotlin, shop-superintendent of the local bakery. Mr. Suydam was born in La Grande April 16, 1906 and had resided here all of his life; attending La Grande … Read more

Fisher, James W. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Enterprise resident, James Wolvert Fisher, 74, died Dec. 18, 1994, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. “J-Dub”, as he was affectionately called, was born June (incorrect) 21, 1920, at Vale, the son of James E. and Vera Kyle (Draper) Fisher. After graduating from Wallowa High School in 1939, he worked with his father on Alder Slope cutting wood and helping in the family restaurant “Fisher’s Cafe”. On May 2, 1945, he married Margaret (Margy) Ruth Reece. She preceded him in death in 1988. After a 3 1/2 year tour of duty in France, Italy … Read more

Tautfest, Evelyn – Obituary

Evelyn (Fisher) Tautfest Enterprise, Oregon Evelyn Tautfest passed away at home, Oct. 2, 1985 from a prolonged illness. She was born March 7, 1943 at Enterprise to Cecil and Mildred Fisher. She married Edward Tautfest at La Grande in March 17, 1962. Her outside activities included working with Cub Scouts as a den mother and working part-time at the local Sears store. Evelyn’s hobbies included gardening, camping, fishing and many more outdoor activities. She gained much strength from the Wallowa Mountains. A dedicated wife and mother, she is survived by her husband, Ed Tautfest and two children, Daniel, who is … Read more