Last Updated on August 19, 2013 by Dennis Gallatin County, containing 10,000 square miles, was divided between the two valleys of the Gallatin and Yellowstone Rivers, and the Belt and Snowy ranges of mountains. The three forks of the Missouri met within its boundaries, making a remarkable and beautiful combination of river and meadow scenery […]
Last Updated on August 16, 2013 by Dennis George E. McKinsey, born in Indiana Aug. 22, 1822. In 1854 he removed to Nebraska, remaining there until 1863, when he went to Montana with an ox-team, and mined for three years at Alder gulch. In 1866 he removed to Madison Valley, and established a ferry, but
Last Updated on June 2, 2011 by John Patrick Norton, 88, a longtime Baker City resident, died May 31, 2006, at his home. His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Mr. Jack Pittman will officiate. Military rites will be accorded by members of the Oregon Army
Last Updated on May 31, 2011 by Vivian “Ruby” Matthews, 80, died Dec. 4, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. A family gathering will be scheduled later. Ruby was born Sept. 28, 1922, at Three Forks, Mont., to Charles A. Matthews and Cora Jane Andrews. She grew up and went through school at Lonerock. Ruby
Last Updated on May 18, 2011 by Vern Reed “Bud” Jensen Jr., 50, a former Baker City resident, died Oct. 17, 2006, at his home in Bozeman, Mont. His graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Horseshoe Bend Cemetery. There will be a reception afterward at the Women’s Mutual Improvement Hall at
Last Updated on June 2, 2011 by Baker City, Oregon Richard, “Dick” Humphries, 71, of Baker city died on Monday, April 21, 2003, at his home. Memorial for Mr. Humphries will be held on Friday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church with Pastor Nathaniel Neff officiating. Disposition was by cremation at
Last Updated on May 27, 2011 by Daniel Scott Chandler, 71, of Bozeman, Mont., a former Baker City resident, died Sept. 28, 2006, at Bozeman after a long illness. His service will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Valley View Golf Club at Bozeman, Mont. Dokken Nelson Mortuary is in charge
Last Updated on May 31, 2011 by Cregor Patrick Fagenstrom, 88, died Nov. 19, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. There will be a celebration of his life at 11 a.m. Monday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 17th Street and Pocahontas Road. Cregor Fagenstrom was born at Great Falls, Mont., on March 17, 1914, to
Last Updated on November 4, 2011 by Elgin, Oregon Formerly of Elgin Rita Carter 80, of Kooskia, Idaho, and formerly of Elgin, died Oct. 20 at her nephew’s home in Boise. Cremation Society of Idaho is in charge of arrangements. La Grande Observer – October 21, 2009 ___________________________________ Rita Ann H.S. Carter Formerly of Elgin
