Enterprise Oregon

Miller, Henry – Obituary

Henry Miller, an honored pioneer of Wallowa county, died at his home in Turlock, California, Sunday morning aged 73 years. No particulars of his death has been received. Mr. Miller was born in Virginia and cmae to Oregon 30 years ago. He was active in the upbuilding of this county and no man was mre highly respected. He served two terms as county treasurer. About a year ago he removed to Beaverton and last winter to Turlock. He leaves a widow, two sons, Charles Miller of Turlock, Robert Miller of Vail, and one daughter, Mrs. George O’Brian of Wallowa. Source: … Read more

Varner, Melvin – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Enterprise native, Melvin Varner, 68, of Forest Grove, died July 21, 1995, at his home from lung problems due to smoking. He was born May 8, 1927, at the family home near Enterprise, the son of Albert G. and Cecile (Lay) Varner. On December 2, 1946, he married Dolores Isakson. He worked 23 years for Tektronix, retiring in 1983. he enjoyed hobbies of woodwork and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Dolores of Forest Grove; daughter D’Ann Reid of Salem; sons, Steve Varner of Cornelius and Jay Varner of Hillsboro; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his mother … Read more

Ward, Lois Eileen – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Lois Eileen (Ward) Anderson Funeral Services were conducted Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Richard Anderson (Lois Ward), 28, of Oregon City. Rev. Earl Rogers officiated. Music was provided by Mrs. Ralp Kay and Mrs. Garnet Best who sang “Beyond the Sunset”. Pallbearers were Keith Searles, Harold Lay, Bob Hamilton, Jack Christy, Bob Freels and Clyde Fleenor. Interment was in the Enterprise cemetery. Her first funeral was held at 10:30 Saturday at the chapel of Atkinson Memorial Congregational church in Oregon City. Lois Eileen Ward was born January 6, 1923 in Portland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Landy Ward. … Read more

Jones, Mary E. – Obituary

Wallowa, Wallowa County, Oregon Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Jones of Milton-Freewater, were held Saturday, July 18, 1964, in the Federated Church in that city, with the Rev. W. James Halfaker officiating. C. W. Wrinkle sang “The Old Rugged Cross” and “In The Garden”, with Mrs. Donald Clements as organist. Casket bearers were Herbert Warner, W. D. Croghan, Howard Rice, W. A. Bottorf, Jerry Geister and Walter Rand. Ritualistic services were by Rebekah Integrity Lodge No. 175. Concluding services and internment were in Milton IOOF cemetery. Mary Ellen (Weathers) Jones was born March 24, 1886 in the old town … Read more

Fisher, H. S. – Obituary

“Fall Is Fatal To H.S. Fisher” While helping wreck box cars at the East Oregon lumber yard Saturday, H.S. Fisher fell to the ground. He struck the back of his head on a flat car and fractured his skull and suffered other severe bruises and was taken to the hospital unconsciousness and passed away late Monday night. Funeral services were held at the Booth chapel yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H.G. Luscombe of the Methodist church and burial was in the Wallowa cemetery. Hiram Sloan Fisher was born at Tillamook, March 3, 1865, and was a son of D.C. Fisher, … Read more

Harris, Dewey – Obituary

Dewey L. Harris Murdered in Idaho A telegram was received Saturday saying that Dewey Harris, a former resident of Enterprise, had been found dead, evidently murdered. It has been learned that he was murdered Friday afternoon by a fellow worker because of jealousy over a woman. The fellow afterwards confessed. Dewey spent 18 months overseas and since returning had taken a job on the ranch, where he was murdered. He was a son of Marion Harris who left Enterprise a couple of years ago. Wallowa County Reporter, Wallowa County, Oregon, June 24, 1920

Clark, Wayne – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Wayne Clark died of natural causes at a care facility in Star, Idaho, on May 31, 2006. He was 96. Mr. Clark was born on Sept. 23, 1909 on a homestead ranch in Hill City, Idaho, to Frank and Viola Clark. He was one of seven children. He went to high school in Carey, Idaho, after the Clark family moved to a ranch outside of Picabo, Idaho. He rode his horse to school nearly 10 miles, frequently taking his two sisters on his horse with him. He attended the University of Idaho for a brief time, and then … Read more

Herzog, Henry B. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Henry Herzog Dies After Long Illness Henry B.Herzog passed away at the St. Joseph hospital, La Grande, Sunday, March 9,1941. He had suffered from cancer for months and was taken to the hospital for care. An operation was performed last Tuesday but nothing could restore him to health. His wife and children all were with him during his last hours at the hospital. Funeral services were held yesterday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father R.E. Kenendy officiating. Pall bearers were Louis Audet, Henry Perren, Fred McFetridge, W.H. Kirkman, Punch Foster and Adolph Nuxoll. Mr. Herzog … Read more

Stein, John C. – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon John C. Stein, 96, of Enterprise, died Monday 21, 1990, at the Wallowa County Nursing Home. He was born in Spokane county, Washington. At the age of 14, he moved with his family to Wallowa county in a covered wagon. On May 26, 1918, he married Alta L. Fisher of Wallowa. To this union twelve children were born. Mr. Stein was a farmer for many years, later working for Wallowa County Grain Growers and the Joseph Stud Mill until he retired at age 65. Survivors include his wife, Alta; three daughters, Ruth Makin, Ruby Pratt, Fern Wolfe; nine … Read more

Carper, Mary A. – Obituary

Wallowa, Oregon Mary A. Carper died Oct. 7, 2005, at the Regency At the Park. She was 78 years old. She was born Oct. 19, 1926 in Enterprise to Emmet and Erma Chenoweth Landers. Mrs. Carper attended school in Wallowa. On Dec. 31, 1947 she married Fredrick C. Carper. They lived in Wallowa, Elgin and then in Milton-Freewater until 1962. Mrs. Carper worked for Lynden – Umatilla Cannery, Rogers Cannery and also the Carters Tree Farms. Later in life she worked for the school district in Athena and St. Mary Medical Center. She enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. She … Read more

Cornwell, Arnold Byron – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Arnold Byron Cornwell, a long-time rancher and farmer on Upper Prairie Creek and a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on his ranch March 18, 2007. Arnold was born in Gordon, Neb., Sept. 6, 1920. He moved to Enterprise with his parents, Iver and Winnie, and his six brothers and sisters in 1930. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1937. In 1943, he married Elizabeth Ann (Bess) Pecinovsky, and he and his wife had two sons, Jerry and Jim. Arnold was a successful and hard-working farmer and rancher all his life. He built the family … Read more

Hinton, Thomas E. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Thomas E. Hinton passed away suddenly Thursday; March 8, 1928, at the Enterprise hospital where he had been a few days for treatment. A horse had stepped on one foot and serious infection had resulted. One toe was removed and it thought it was the source of the poison was eliminated and the patient would mend. But he dropped off without warning while no attendant was in the room. Funeral services were held at the undertaking chapel Sunday, conducted by Rev. H.L. Ford of the Christian church, and burial was in the Enterprise cemetery. Mr. Hinton … Read more

Bay, Adda Alene – Obituary

Adda Alene Bay Services Friday Memorial services will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 2 p.m. at the Bollman Chapel for Mrs. Adda Alene Bay who passed away at the Wallowa Memorial Hospital on Wednesday morning, Jan. 29, 1969, following an illness of one week. Rev. James E. Jones will officiate and Mrs. Geneva Johnson will be organist. Interment will be in the Enterprise cemetery. Mrs. Bay was the daughter of Ben and Sarah Ownbey and was born at Enterprise on July 31, 1891. October 1, 1911 she was married at Enterprise to Wayne Alfred Bay who preceded her in death … Read more

Simmons, James Daniel – Obituary

Joseph, Wallowa County, Oregon James Daniel Simmons, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Simmons, passed away Monday, October 9, 1922, at Enterprise. The cause of his death was a broken appendix. He was three years, two months and twenty days old. Internment was in the Prairie Creek cemetery near Joseph, Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. C.O. Heath offering a short burial service at the grave. Source: Enterprise Record chieftain, October 12, 1922 Contributed by: Sue Wells

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 Levi J. Rouse

Among the worthy representatives of honest industry and good government, stands the capable and intelligent gentleman, whose name is at the head of this article, and who has achieved a success in different lines, each of which is sufficient to stamp him as a man of ability and enterprise, while in it all he has maintained an untarnished reputation and displayed both integrity and faithfulness coupled with sound principles and honorable dealing with his fellows. In addition to this, Mr. Rouse has been an active worker in the advancement of the county’s interests in different lines and his efforts are … Read more

Ostrander, John – Obituary

John Ostrander died Monday June 13, 1932, at the Enterprise hospital, of cancer of the stomach. He had lived in the upper valley many years but little was know of his life and family connections. He was about 67 years old and it is believed was born in Indiana. He was married but separated from his family, and had a sister in the east. Funeral services were held at Joseph Monday. The Enterprise Chieftan, June 16, 1932, p. 2 Contributed by: Loreen Wells

Varney, Inez L. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Inez L. Varney, former resident of Enterprise, died March 15, 1980 at the Dalles General Hospital, The Dalles, Oregon. She was born Jan. 12, 1922 in Enterprise, Oregon and married Otis Varney on December 23, 1941. She attended the Enterprise Community Church and was a member of the Lady Elks, BPOE #1829. She received her 20 year pin from the Eagle Cap Auxillary Post #4307, VFW. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 18. Burial in the Enterprise cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Otis of Troy; a son, Dennis L. Varney of Selhah, Wash.; a daughter, Donna … Read more

Smith, Daughter – Obituary

Child of Mr. And Mrs. L.J. Smith Enterprise, Oregon The death of another child was reported in the streets as being due to influenza, but the physicians belief this was not the case. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Smith of East Crow creek and been ill for a week and tonsillitis developed, which apparently was the cause of death. The little girl died Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, 1918, and was buried that evening in the Enterprise cemetery. Enterprise Record Chieftain, Thursday, October 31, 1918

Juve, Sarah Katherine – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Sarah Katherine Juve, 32, of Enterprise died Thursday, February 21, 2008. Services will be held Friday, February 29, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Enterprise Cemetery. Wallowa County Chieftain- February 28, 2008 ________________________________ Sarah Katherine Juve, 32, died Feb. 21, 2008. She was born Nov. 23, 1975 in Enterprise, the oldest of four children born to Mark and Jennifer (Eytchison) Juve. When Sarah was 7, her family moved to John Day, where her parents continue to reside. Sarah returned to Enterprise in 2005 to make a new home for herself and her surviving daughter, Katie. A voracious reader, … Read more