Enterprise Oregon

Himelwright, Mellisa Jane Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Pioneer Mother Services Today Mrs. Mellisa Jane Himelwright, one of the oldest of Wallowa County pioneers and who had been in failing health for the last several months, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 1957 at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Trezona in Enterprise. She fell last March and broke her hip and had since been confined to a wheel chair or her bed. Memorial services are being held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Booth-Bollman Chapel with the Rev. John Sinclair of the Christian Church officiating. Mrs. John Munsey will be organist and … Read more

Collins, Debrah Rae – Obituary

Debrah Rae Collins, 50, died at her home in Enterprise on Dec. 20, 2004. She was born Nov. 2, 1954 in Lebanon to Ray Albert Davenport and Dorothy Louise (Ruggles) Davenport. Debrah worked as a kitchen helper at the hospital. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Davenport, niece Melissa Jarrad, and her great niece Josie Jarrad, and her great nephew Damien Jarrad. At her request there will be no service. Donations may be made in her name to a charity of your choice. Wallowa County Chieftain – Thursday, December 30, 2004

Dalby, M. R. – Obituary

M.R. Dalby died at his home in this city, Friday, December 6th, after an illness of two weeks. He was taken ill with influenza which soon developed into pneumonia. His father, P.A. Dalby of Portland arrived a few days before the end just for brief moments of consciousness the son was able to know and talk with him. Mr. Dalby was born in Nebraska 30 years ago but had been a resident of Enterprise about three years having done considerable carpentering and building in this city previous to his connection with the Standard Oil Co. last February. He had merited … Read more

Gray, Erma L. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Erma L. Gray passed away at the Wallowa County Nursing home in Enterprise on December 28, 1983. She was born August 29, 1897 at Elgin, daughter of Thomas and Nettie Henderson Scott. On Nov. 19, 1913 she was married to John Gray at Enterprise. Her husband preceded her in death. She was a homemaker most of her life. Survivors include three sons, Gerald Gray of North Powder, John Gray of Huntington and Clark Gray of Union; six daughters, Leona Scott of Elgin, Lenis Bales of West Fir, Ore., Lela Fordice of North Powder, Lillian Newton of … Read more

McFetridge, Alta M. – Obituary

Wallowa County, Oregon Alta M. McFetridge passed away September 3, 1978 at Emanuel Hospital in Portland. Born February 8, 1900 at Enterprise, she was the daughter of Nicholas and Mary Ownbey. She was a resident of Wallowa County most of her life. Mrs. McFetridge was a homemaker, a member of Enterprise Christian Church, the Woman’s Benefit Association, and a former employee of a local bank. On June 30, 1918, she was married in La Grande to John O. McFetridge, who preceded her in death on April 21, 1974. Funeral services will be held Thursday (today), September 7 at 2:00 p.m. … Read more

Nobles, James – Obituary

James B. “Jim” Nobles passed away May 30, 1999, at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, at the age of 70. Jim was born December 26, 1928 in Enterprise. He was a ranch/farmer and the farm was a century old in 1998. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge #1829, honorary member of both the 4-H and FFA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and his grandchildren. Survivors include Gladys; son J.D. Nobles and family, Trisha, Lacey and Branden, of Ninidchick, Alaska; daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Tim Gilbert and family, Dena Miller, Donnie Rynearson and Tim Jr., of Joseph; daughter … Read more

Weaver, Son – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Child of D. W. Weaver The 12 year-old son of D. W. Weaver of Enterprise, was instantly killed Monday about 11 o’clock by the accidental discharge of a shot gun. From the best information obtainable, it seems he borrowed the gun for hunting purposes and being told that it contained an old load, took it home and attempted to discharge the load by filling the tube with powder and setting a match to it. As the powder did not ignite at once, he attempted to blow down the barrel to see if he could not force an air … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Thomas R. Akins

One of the leading and well known citizens of Wallowa County is the gentleman whose name is at the head of this article and who is the operator of one of the important business industries of the county, being proprietor of the Enterprise hotel and is one of those who have been enterprising and up to date in the promotion of the welfare and interest of both the county seat and the county, being a man of good capabilities and energy. Mr. Akins was born in Missouri, in 1857, being the son of S. J. and Mary H. (Burns) Akins, … Read more

Fordice, Willard – Obituary

Willard Fordice Dies At Hospital Willard Bert Fordice, one of the oldest pioneers of Wallowa county, passed away at the Wallow Memorial hospital Tuesday, January 15, 1952 following an illness of only a few days. Funeral services have been arranged by the Booth-Bollman Funeral Home for Saturday afternoon, January 19, 1952 at 1:30 o’clock from the chapel, with Rev. Lyle J. Haines, if Joseph to officiate. Mrs. R.D. Kay and Mrs. Garnet Best will sing “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Beyond the Sunset.” Honorary pallbearers chosen are Ed Forsstrom, Albert Wilson, (Continued on Last Page) rest of article missing Wallowa … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Robert F. Stubblefield

In many of the walks of life are those in Wallowa County who have labored faithfully for the opening of the country and the subduing of nature’s wilds, but there are none who have met face to face the hardships of the pioneer, and done battle with the opposing forces of the obstacles of the frontiersman, more than those who follow the agriculturist’s life; and well known in this class is the esteemed gentleman of whom we have now the pleasure to write, in giving the salient points of his career, while it would be quite out of place to … Read more

Miller, Albert Burton – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Last Rites Held For Burton Miller Memorial services for Albert Burton Miller, who passed away at Wallowa Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 20, 1965, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Bollman Chapel with the Rev. James E. Jones officiating. Mrs. Gail Swart was organist and George Thompson sang “Beyond The Sunset” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Casket bearers were: U.P. McGinnis, Keith Wilson, R.V. Chrisman, W.H. Wergen, Delbert Pratt, and Harold Lay, and vault entombment was in the Enterprise Cemetery. Source: Wallowa County Chieftain, January 28, 1965, Front Page Contributed by: Sue Wells

Maxwell, Walter – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Former Enterprise candy store owner, Walter Maxwell, died October 22, 1987 at Sumpter, the son of James H. and Lilly May Fisk. On October 27, 1926, he married Ruth Elaine Maxwell at Enterprise. She preceded him in death on September 22, 1986. The Maxwells owned and operated Maxwell’s candy store. In Enterprise for many years. Their daughter, Barbara operates the store now. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Stevens, of Enterprise. At Maxwell’s request, no services were held. Source: Wallowa County Chieftain, Enterprise, Oregon, October 29, 1987 page 2 Contributed by: Sue Wells Transcribed by: … 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.

Butner, Julie – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Julie Butner, 57, former resident of Enterprise passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Sept. 12 in Spokane, Wash., after a brave five-year battle with cancer. Her shortened life left her with many great memories, most of which were shared with her husband, John Butner, of 39 years. She was born on Aug. 31, 1947 to Jack and Evelyne Wagner. Julie grew up in Enterprise, spending much of her time at her parents business, Wagner’s Men’s Store. Although she lived in Spokane for 31 years, she considered Enterprise her home and did what she could to … Read more

Clegg, Oretta M. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Oretta M. Clegg, 69, of Enterprise, died Friday, Aug. 23, 1996, at Wallowa Memorial Hospital A Funeral service will begin 11 a.m. Monday at Enterprise Community Church. Interment will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Mrs. Clegg was born in Enterprise March 23, 1927, to Fred and Myrtle (Ownbey) Hearing. On Nov. 28, 1946, she married Robert E. Clegg in Walla Walla, Wash., where she was attending nursing school. After living in Baker City for 10 years, they moved to Enterprise in 1955, where he began his 22-year music career. Mrs. Clegg began working at Wallowa Memorial Hospital … Read more

Martin, Ethel May Evans Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Ethel May Evans, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Evans of Flora, was born May 16, 1907, and passed away July 3, 1937, at the Enterprise hospital at the age of 30 years, 1 month and 17 days. She was united in marriage to Lee E. Martin October 7, 1924, at Enterprise. To this union were born four children; Eldin Lee, Vonita Irene, Vandon Carrol and Twilla Maxine, Eldin Lee Martin passed away December 15, 1926 at Flora. Mrs. Martin leaves to mourn her death her husband, Lee E. Martin, and children, her parents, … Read more

Biography of Peter O’Sullivan

We are pleased to accord to the esteemed gentleman of ability whose name heads this paragraph a representation in this volume of our county’s history since he has been very prominent in the affairs of Wallowa county from its incipiency, and its councils have profited much from his keen foresight and excellent wisdom, while as a private citizen he has manifested capabilities that are praiseworthy and commensurate therewith are his unsullied moral qualities and upright principles which have ever been a polar star in guiding him in all his arduous and responsible service in the state as well as in … Read more

Samples, Emma, Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Mrs. Emma Samples, wife of John Samples, passed away Wednesday, June 23rd. Mrs. Samples was 48 years of age and came to Enterprise with her husband and family last fall to take charge of the City Hotel. She suffered an attack of pneumonia three weeks ago and the best of medical skill was not able to bring her back to health. The deceased leaves a husband and five children. The remains were interred in the Enterprise cemetery on Thursday, June 24th, 1920. Wallowa County Reporter July 1, 1920

Arnold, Ettie Virginia – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Ettie Virginia Arnold of Enterprise died at the University of Oregon Medical Center in Portland on April 21, 1989. She was born April 20, 1921, at West Jefferson, N.C., the daughter of Jessie and Nellie Lewis. On Aug. 5, 1939, she married Quincy A. Arnold at Mount City, Tenn. The Arnold family moved to Enterprise in 1972. She was a homemaker and a member of the Flat grove Baptist Church. She loved making quilts, gardening, walking, canning, camping and most of all attending yard sales. Survivors include her husband Quincy; two sons, J.R. of Enterprise and … 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