Enterprise Oregon

Emmons, Leonard- Obituary

Leonard Emmons Services Today Another pioneer of Wallowa County, Leonard Berton Emmons, of Enterprise, passed away at the Don Huffman ranch on upper Imnaha Sunday evening, September 19, 1954. He had been in ill health for the past six years. Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o’clock from the Booth-Bollman chapel, with Rev. John Munsey officiating. Interment will be in the Enterprise cemetery. Son of John and Martha Emmons, he was born at Carthage, Ill., December 8, 1874. For a time he lived in Nebraska but for the past 65 years he had been a resident … Read more

Williams, Stephen Ray – Obituary

Wallowa, Oregon Stephen Ray Williams Stephen Ray Williams of Elgin, 26, died at the University of Oregon Hospital in Portland on Saturday July 12, 1980, of injuries he received in a one-car accident just west of Enterprise on July 4. He was a resident of Wallowa most of his life. He was born in La Grande on July 28, 1953, the son of Fred and Myrtle Williams. In 1957, he moved with his family to Wallowa, where he lived until approximately seven years ago. On August 31, 1973, he was married to Linda Cameron in Elgin. He was a log … Read more

Makin, William – Obituary

To the capable and enterprising citizen whose name initiates this paragraph we are pleased to accord a representation in the history of Wallowa county, since he has trod the path of the pioneer in a worthy manner, displaying constantly qualities of moral worth and value, and has achieved a success in temporal affairs that is commendable and praiseworthy, being the meed of continuity in wisely directed effort and energy and sagacity in all of his ways, and consequently it is very fitting that he should be placed to-day as one of the prominent men of the county, which position he … Read more

McFetridge, Elmer – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Elmer McFetridge Dies In Dallas Elmer Clarence McFetridge, a native of Enterprise and a retired rancher, who had been in ill health for the past four years, passed away Monday morning, February 8, 1965 in a nursing home in Dallas, Ore., where he had been a patient for one month. He was the son of John and Martha McFetridge, early pioneers of Wallowa County, and was born near Enterprise on July 11, 1887. He had lived in Wallowa County all his life until 1960 when he and his wife moved to Salem, Ore., and in 1964 … Read more

Marks, Tom O. – Obituary

Tom Marks Dies At Home Here Tom O. Marks passed away at 7:45 p.m. August 5 at his home in Enterprise at the age of 80 years. Mr. Marks was born at Sweet Home, Ore., Dec. 9, 1866, and lived in Olax, Prineville and Arlington before moving to Imnaha at the age of 23 where he lived on a homestead. In 1905 he and Charles Rice formed a partnership and together they raised cattle for ten years. He was married Sept. 15, 1915, to Mrs. Vertie Snell at Vancouver, Wash. While living on the Imnaha he served as deputy sheriff, … Read more

Hayes-Kotter, Lori Leigh Mrs. – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Lori Leigh Hayes-Kotter, 49, of North Powder, died April 4, 2006, at Baker City. Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at the North Powder School, 333 G St. There will be a buffet lunch afterward at the North Powder Grange. Lori was born on Jan. 14, 1957, at Enterprise to Clyde and Ann Hayes of Joseph. She grew up on the family farm near Hurricane Creek and attended school at Joseph, graduating in 1975. She was active in sports and 4-H. Lori loved to garden and cherished time with her family and … Read more

Butler, Sarah Evaline Mrs. – Obituary

Joseph, Wallowa County, Oregon Pioneer Citizen Laid To Rest Another pioneer citizen is lost to Wallowa County in the passing of Mrs. Sarah Evaline Butler, who died at the Enterprise hospital Sunday, March 18, 1951. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Keener she was born in Virginia November 3, 1864. She was married to Horace J. Butler in 1880 in the state of Kansas, and they came to Wallowa County in the 90’s, living here since. Surviving to mourn her passing are four sons, James E. of Joseph, Paul of Clarkston, Washington, H.J., of Magalia, California, and Bert in Korea; … Read more

Biography of George H. Holmes

GEORGE H. HOLMES. – Among the prominent and successful agriculturists an stockmen of the county, there are none that take rank above the gentleman, whose name is at the head of this article, and whose enterprising and capable efforts in the lines that he pursues have resulted not only in success for himself in his ventures of business but have aided materially in the advancement of interests of the county and in augmenting its wealth, while also he has always displayed commendable principles of uprightness and sound discretion, as well as unswerving integrity and intrinsic moral worth. George H. Holmes … Read more

Harmon, W. T. Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. W.T. Harmon whose death occurred at La Grande on July 29th was born in Missouri in 1864. She was a resident of Enterprise a number of years, moving to La Grande recently. Services were held at the Church of God Tuesday at 2:30 by Rev. Cooper. Interment was made at Alder Slope. Wallowa County Reporter Wednesday July 31, 1918

Caudle, Harley Floyd – Obituary

Harley Floyd Caudle was born Dec. 23, 1904, in Lostine, and died on April 23, 1997, in Enterprise at the age of 92. Harley was the son of Berkley V. and Carrie Viola Hammack Caudle. As a youngster he attended Lostine school until the age of 10 when he left home to go to work. He then worked for his room and board, milking cows, doing farm chores and continuing to go to school. All his life he was close to the land and animals, especially horses, which he broke and rode until three years ago when he was forced … Read more

Ostrander, John – Obituary

John J. Ostrander who for the past thirty years has made his home in this vicinity passed away Monday from infirmities caused by old age. He was 77 years of age. Mr. Ostrander was born at Norwalk, Connecticut and had traveled considerable before arriving in this country to make his home. He followed the profession of painter and paper hanger for many years. He has made his home for some time past at the Sheets hotel in this city up until his death. Funeral services were held Wednesday with Rev. S.E. Smutz in charge of the services and the remains … Read more

Dickey, Delano Arthur – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Delano Arthur Dickey, 69, of Baker City died at his home on Sept. 1, 2004. At his request, there will be no funeral. A family celebration of his life will be scheduled later. Del, as his family, friends and co-workers knew him, was born at Merced, Calif., on March 6, 1935, to Ephraim and Agnes Dickey. He moved to Kennewick, Wash., at an early age and attended school there, graduating from Kennewick High School. He attended Columbia Basin College prior to entering the U.S. Air Force for four years. He served overseas for a year and a … Read more

Finley, Henry L. – Obituary

Wallowa, Wallowa County, Oregon Henry L. Finley, Early Wallowa Co. Settler, Dies Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Milton Christian church for Henry L. Finley who passed away Monday afternoon at St. Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington. Truman Robbins, local pastor, was in charge of the services and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moore of Athena sang “No Night There” and Beyond The Sunset”. Pall Bearers were the four grandsons: Joe Wise, Melvin Schott, Fred Zielke, Donnie Scott and two great-grandnephews, Jack Loyd and Bill Morse. Burial was in the 100F cemetery at Milton. Henry Finley was born … Read more

Ownbey, Clifford A. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Ownbey Service Planned Friday Funeral services for Clifford A. Ownbey, former resident of Enterprise and Wallowa County, will be held Friday morning, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Bollman Chapel. Joe Jewett will officiate with internment in the Enterprise Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Aldine Redd of Grants Pass, Marven Clayton and Beverly Clayton, both of Orange Calif.; son Blondel Ownbey, in Nevada; sisters, Alta McFetridge of Enterprise, Hattie McFetridge of Salem and Myrtle Hearing of Portland; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Source: Wallowa County Chieftain, September 19, 1974 Page 5 Contributed by: Sue Wells

Biography of J. C. McFetridge

The subject of the following article is one of the stanch and loyal citizen of Wallowa county, where he has wrought for advancement and progress shoulder to shoulder with the best men in the county and has demeaned himself in a commendable manner meanwhile, having ever been led by his characteristic sagacity, prudence and practical judgment. It is also one of the distinctions that belongs to Mr. McFetridge, that when Columbia called for sons to stand for her honor and defend her banner in the Civil war, he stepped quickly to the front and showed his mettle in military service … Read more

Stevenson, Child – Obituary

Child of Pearl Stevenson Enterprise, Oregon Mr. And Mrs. Pearl Stevenson had the misfortune to lose their 15 months old child from the dread disease pneumonia. Mrs. Stevenson is a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. T. O. Clarke of this city. A short service and interment was held at the Enterprise cemetery, Wednesday afternoon. Wallowa County Reporter, Thursday January 22, 1920

Emmons, Charles – Obituary

Services Honor Charles Emmons Memorial services for Charles Dayton Emmons who passed away at Wallowa Memorial Hospital Saturday evening, May 26, 1962 were held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Bollman Funeral Chapel. Rev. A.L. Kinter officiated and his wife was organist. Rev. Kinter and Mrs. Dean Harrison sang ” Beyond the Sunset” and “No Night There”. Casket bearers were: Clarence Shaver, Hoke Ollis, Wilmer Cook, Oscar Hammack, Ted Landis, and Donald H. Davis, and vault entombment was in the Enterprise Cemetery. The deceased was the son of John W. and Martha Emmons early pioneers of Wallowa County and was … Read more

Heller, F. – Obituary

Frank Heller, who has been visiting relatives in Enterprise, received the sad news of the death of his son, Frank Heller at Vancouver, Wash., Saturday. He was an electrician and fell from a pole. Enterprise relatives are Mrs. Sarah Todd, Charles Heller and George Cannon. Wallowa County Reporter, Wallowa County, Oregon, Thursday October 10, 1918

Cordova, Margie – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Margie Cordova, 56, of Portland and formerly of La Grande, died Nov. 5, 2006, after an extended illness. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. June 30 at the First Christian Church in La Grande. Margie was born March 13, 1950, in Enterprise to Eugene and Donna Jewell. At a young age, she and her family moved to La Grande. She graduated from La Grande High School. In her senior year, Margie married Jim Trump. The couple had one son. After her divorce, she married Benny Cordova and they had one son together before they divorced. … Read more

Vennell, Marguerite Louise Newman Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Mrs. M. L. Vennell Dies At Hospital Mrs. Marguerite Louise Vennell of Enterprise passed away Monday, January 3, 1972 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for one week. She had been in ill health for several years and had been a resident of Wallowa County for the past seven months. She was born April 18, 1913 at Wilson’s Beach, Campobella Island, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of Roland and Margaret Mae Newman. On June 13, 1931 she was married to James Joseph Vincent Vennell at St. Andrew’s New Brunswick, Canada. She was a … Read more