Huntington Oregon

Schwenn, Daphne Molstrom – Obituary

The funeral for Daphne Mabel (Molstrom) Schwenn will begin 2 p.m. Friday at Folsom-Bishop Funeral Chapel in Pendleton, with vault interment at Olney Cemetery. Mrs. Schwenn, 82, formerly of Pendleton and Athena, died Monday, Dec. 15, 1986, at the Federal Way Convalescent Center in Federal Way, Wash. She was a resident of Greenlake, Wash. Born in Pendleton, May 27, 1904, she was the daughter of Elsie Lee (Bowman) and Abe Molstrom. She was graduated from Pendleton High School in 1921 and from Willamette University in 1925; then took post-graduate work at both the University of California and Oregon State University. … Read more

Huntington IOOF Cemetery, Huntington, Oregon

The IOOF Lodge of Huntington established a cemetery one-half mile east of town on the north side of U. S. Highway No. 30. This cemetery followed the earlier Old Huntington Cemetery which was already established closer to town. Land for the cemetery was donated by the lodge. The cemetery is on high and dry land which is cared for by the lodge, relatives and friends maintaining the graves. There are approximately 150 graves in this cemetery. Listed buried here as of 1967 are the following: Ajima, Lijjie b 21 Dec 1881; d 12 Feb 1920. Almquist, Arthur Elmer b 9 … Read more

Jacaboson, Oscar – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Oscar Jacobson Passes Beyond Well Known Sheepman of North Powder and Huntington Succumbs After Two Months’ Illness At nine o’clock Sunday evening death claimed another well known citizen and pioneer sheepman of this community and Huntington. Oscar Jacobson died at the Protestant hospital in Baker that night. Death resulted after two months illness following a paralytic stroke. He had been in Portland receiving special clinic attention and was returned to the Baker hospital a week or so before death came. Oscar Jacobson was born in Sweden February 25, 186l, and came to the United States … Read more

Smith, Billy Ray – Obituary

Billy Ray Smith, 55, of Huntington died July 20, 2009, with his loved ones at his home. His graveside funeral will be Wednesday, July 29 at 11 a.m. at the Huntington Cemetery followed by a potluck memorial at 2 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Visitations will be Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28, from noon to 8 p.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Billy Ray was born Nov. 3, 1953, at Norco, Calif. He was known for being a loving man, father, husband, brother, son and grandfather, family members said. Survivors include his wife, … Read more

Nelson, Roger Thomas – Obituary

Roger Thomas Nelson, 57, died Aug. 4, 2007, at his home in Huntington. His memorial service was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2625 Hughes Lane. Bishop Allen Bingham officiated. Friends were invited to join the family afterward at Howells Cafe and Streamliner Lounge in Huntington for a no-host reception. Roger was born on Dec. 30, 1949, at Tacoma, Wash., to Thomas Watson Nelson Jr. and Alice Marie Rettke Nelson. He served four years in the U.S. Army and worked on the railroad for 27 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. … Read more

Cordell, Sammy – Obituary

Baker City, Baker County, Oregon Sammy Cordell, 69, of Baker City, a former Huntington and Durkee resident, died March 27, 1993, at Sst. Elizabeth Health Care Center. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gray’s West & Co. Pionneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Mike Whitford of the Baker City Christian Church will officiate. Mr. Cordell was born March 29, 1923, at Hesperus Colo., to Frannie Floread Hatchet and Rankin Carl Cordell. He attended grade school in Hesperous, Colo., and high school in Farmington, N. M. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served on … Read more

Denton, Madison – Obituary

Huntington, Baker County, Oregon Madison Denton, 4 months, died on March 4, 2006, at her home in Huntington, Ore. A Memorial Service will be on Thursday, March 9, at 1 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Huntington. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City, Ore. Arrangements made by Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel. Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, March, 2006 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Bone, Harriette Wilson Mrs. – Obituary

Harriette W. Bone, 87, a resident of Pendleton and former longtime resident of Huntington, died May 24, 2007 in the Juniper House Care Facility, Pendleton. At her request, there will be no services. Private ash interment will be in the Huntington Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bone was born May 8, 1920, in Hood River. She was the daughter of Harry and Edith (Adams) Wilson. She was raised and educated in the Cook, Wash., area near Stevenson, Wash. She graduated from high school in Stevenson. After graduation, she moved to Vancouver, Wash., and attended … Read more

Gunn, Royal C. – Obituary

Royal C. Gunn Sr. died Sunday at Huntington, where the family has been living the last few years, following a short illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Gunn was an engineer on the U. P. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary Gunn of Huntington; three sons, William of Portland, George in the U. S. Navy and Royal Gunn just released from the service; four daughters, Mrs. Myra Saling, Mary Gunn, just released from the Wac, Violet Cochran and Ruth Gunn, all of Huntington. The Eastern Oregon Review, December 28, 1945 Contributed by: Holly Vonderohe

Buckley, Doris Gake – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Doris Gake Buckley Doris Gake Buckley, 75, of Phoenix, Ariz., and formerly of La Grande and Wallowa County, died Jan. 25 at a care home in Phoenix. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bollman Funeral Home in Enterprise. Mrs. Buckley was born in La Grande Sept. 18, 1931, to Albert and Anna Gake. She lived in La Grande for a few years until the family moved to Enterprise and then to Joseph, where she attended school. During World War II, the family moved to Huntington, where her father worked for the Union Pacific … Read more

Palmer, Edith Loraine – Obituary

Huntington, Oregon Edith Loraine Palmer passed away April 26, at the age of 90, in Gresham, OR. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Huntington. Edith was born February 9, 1914 in Huntington to Charles H. and Orpha (Reynolds) Palmer. She graduated from Huntington High school in 1933. In 1937 she graduated from U of O with a degree in Sociology. Edith joined the United States Womans Army Corps in 1943 where she was a Sergeant in WWII, stationed in The Philippines and New Guinea. She worked for the City of Huntington as the City Recorder … Read more

Cummings, Clardon B. “Pete” – Obituary

Clardon B. “Pete” Cummings, 82, also known as “Tuffy,” a former Baker County resident, died Feb. 24, 2002, at Portland. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Burial will be at noon Friday at the Willamette National Cemetery. Visitations will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Cummings was born on Aug. 28, 1919, at Huntington. He served in the U.S. Army and in 1945 married Agnes Henderson. She died in 1992. He had lived in the Portland area since 1946 where he … Read more

Langley, Dwight Eugene – Obituary

Huntington, Oregon Dwight Eugene Langley, 64, of Huntington, died peacefully at home on April 26, 2002, after a 2 year battle with a brain tumor. The rosary will be said at 7 p.m. PDT Friday at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church at Huntington. The funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. PDT Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Ontario. Private burial will be at the Lime Cemetery. There will be an open house at 3 p.m. at the family home at 280 W. Adams St. in Huntington. Friends and family are invited to come and share memories. Dwight was born … Read more

Carter, Darlene Wright Mrs. – Obituary

Huntington, Oregon Darlene Carter, 75, a longtime Huntington resident, died May 20, 2001, at her home. Her funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Coles-Strommer Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. in Baker City. Pastor Monte Loyd of Baker Valley Christian Assembly will officiate. Private interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be today until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Carter was born Oct. 29, 1925, at Laverne, Okla., to Albert and Ruba Phoebe Bates Wright. She was raised and educated in Laverne and Blackwell, Okla. She married Raymond Carter on Dec. 31, 1948, in … Read more

Whitaker, David L. – Obituary

Huntington, Oregon Graveside services for David L. Whitaker were held Saturday, May 10, 2003, at the Huntington Cemetery. He was a resident of Huntington for many years. Pastor Rick Morris officiated at the services as family and friends gathered to pay final tribute. A noon dinner was served at the Christian Church Social Hall by the Huntington Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. On Saturday evening, an auction was held to help defray burial cost. The auction was a great success and the cost was covered. A dance followed the auction at the Streamliner with the Snake River Opry providing boot-scooting … Read more

Lofton, Bruce Martin – Obituary

Summerville, Oregon Bruce Martin Lofton, 63, of Huntington and formerly of Summerville, La Grande and Union, died Feb. 20. A funeral service is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday at the VFW Hall in Huntington. Bruce was born June 1, 1943, to Carlos and Dorothy Lofton in Ontario. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was retired from the Union Pacific Railroad. Survivors include his sister, Frances; daughters, Wendy, Sheila and Lena; son, Kelley; and eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Observer – Obituaries for the week ending Mar. 3, 2007 Published: March 3, 2007

Pontius, James William – Obituary

Huntington, Oregon James William Pontius, 65, of Huntington, died Nov. 21, 2001, at his home. His memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Huntington Christian Center. Disposition was by cremation at the Riverside Funeral Service and Crematory of Boise. Mr. Pontius was born Dec. 22, 1935, at Bend to Ira and Evelyn Crowley Pontius. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, who died July 11, 2001; his daughter, Roslind; and his parents. Survivors include his two sons, Ira Pontius and James Pontius, both of Huntington; his daughters, Jamie … Read more

Plymate, Beverly Ann Partlow Mrs.

Huntington, Oregon Beverly Ann Plymate, 61, died July 5, 2004 at her home in Huntington. No services will be held at this time. Cremation by Eastern Oregon Pioneer Crematory. Beverly is survived by two brothers, Robert Partlow Sr. and Bert Partlow, both of Oregon City; a son, Eddie Papst of Oregon City; a daughter, Dee Wilson of Ontario; and four grandchildren, Ashly Nipper, Charlie Bacon, Lacie Bacon and Kendra Huston, all of Ontario. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice in care of Gray’s West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814. Used with … Read more

Mason, Michael V. “Mickey” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Michael V. “Mickey” Mason, 81, of Baker City, a former North Powder-area rancher, died May 13, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Visitations will be Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. His vigil service will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the cathedral. Bishop Emeritus Thomas J. Connolly, pastor and friend of the Masons for more than 30 years, will preside at the service, with concelebration by Pastor … Read more

Davis, Darnell – Obituary

Baker City, Baker County, Oregon Darnell Davis, 54, of Huntington, died July 8, 2005, at his home. His memorial service will be scheduled later at Vancouver, Wash. Darnell Davis was born on April 10, 1951, at Fort Towson, Okla. He was raised and educated in Oklahoma. He started working outside of the home at the age of 13 to help support his family. Darnell was awarded a football scholarship and attended college in Oklahoma. Earning his degree, he joined the U.S. Navy, completing his tour of duty in 1974. After serving in the Navy, Darnell began driving truck in Oklahoma. … Read more