Eugene Oregon
Austin “Bud” Ragle – Obituary
This is the obituary for Donald Gordon Olsen, age 86, who died on May 30, 2008. It was initially published by the Record Courier in Baker City, Oregon on June 26, 2008.
Anderson, Alan Endre – Obituary
Alan Endre Anderson, 83, of Eugene, passed away on March 29, 2009. Born on November 21, 1925, in Alpine, Washington, he graduated from Enumclaw High School in 1944 and served as a sergeant in the Army during World War II. He married Judith Mann in 1957 and worked as an insurance secretary and later as a maintenance worker for the Oregon Department of Transportation. He is survived by his wife, three children, a brother, a sister, and six grandchildren.
Biographical Sketch of Thomas G. Matlock
Thomas G. Matlock, born March 4, 1849, in Dade County, Missouri, traveled to Oregon with his family in 1853, settling near Eugene. He began his career in stock-raising, inspired by his father’s legacy, and moved to Umatilla County in 1871 to develop a notable horse and stock herd. Married to Mary E. Larkin, they have six children. Matlock’s family, including his mother, who is in good health, remains engaged in various pursuits in Oregon, reflecting a strong familial and agricultural legacy.
Biography of Lewis C. Rinehart
Lewis C. Rinehart, born on September 10, 1853, in Oregon, is recognized for his substantial contributions to Wallowa County and his successful farming and stock-raising endeavors. The son of pioneers, he experienced a diverse upbringing across various regions before settling in Wallowa, where he transformed his modest homestead into a prosperous farm. Married to Ella Hayden, the couple adopted a daughter, Sedalia, and navigated personal tragedies, yet Rinehart’s hard work and integrity earned him respect in the community and a legacy of achievement.
Biography of Edward W. Imbler
Edward W. Imbler, born in 1843 in Kentucky, was a pioneering figure in Oregon’s settlement, working alongside his father in farming and the lumber industry after relocating from Iowa in 1853. They settled initially near Eugene, then moved to Wasco County and later to Union County, where Imbler contributed to establishing the town of Imbler. A veteran of the Joseph Indian War, he married three times and had five children. Active in local politics, he served as a county commissioner, earning community respect for his integrity and hard work.