Filmore County NE
Biography of Alexander S. Robertson
Alexander S. Robertson, born on June 22, 1863, in Ontario, became a prominent figure in Nampa through his successful drug store and active political involvement. Educated in Illinois and Nebraska, he worked as a bank cashier before establishing his business in Nampa in 1890, where he earned a reputation for integrity. A former Republican, he became a silver Republican after 1896 and served in the state legislature and senate. Married to Lelia D. Gordon, they have four children and are well-regarded members of their community.
Biography of Wallace Fairbank
Wallace Fairbank, born July 27, 1848, in St. Lawrence County, New York, served in the First Wisconsin Cavalry during the Civil War, where he sustained lasting injuries. After his discharge, he pursued various ventures, including buffalo hunting and farming across several states. By 1892, he settled in Old Town, Lagrande, where he and his wife, Jennie, established a successful poultry business, managing thousands of birds and a well-equipped facility. Fairbank is recognized as a respected figure in Union County.
Childers, Ethel – Obituary
Ethel Lydia Childers, aged 97, passed away on October 12, 1978, at the La Grande Nursing Center, where she had resided for two and a half years. Born on February 28, 1881, in Exeter, Nebraska, she moved to the Grande Ronde Valley in the 1890s. Ethel was married twice, first to Milton M. Bennett in 1899 and later to William Childers in 1925. Her life was primarily spent in La Grande, with a brief period in Wallowa County.
Pierson, Lenn – Obituary
Lenn Pierson, 91, of Claremont, California, and formerly of La Grande, Oregon, passed away on July 11. A celebration of life is planned, and he wished for his ashes to be scattered in Klickitat, Washington. Born in Nebraska, he moved to La Grande in 1925 and graduated from Oregon State University. A WWII veteran, he served as a flight instructor and founded Pierson Flying Service. He is survived by his wife, three children, and a brother, with memorial contributions suggested for Hospice of Southern California.