Huntington Oregon

Langley, Helen Merritt Sheehy Mrs. – Obituary

Helen M. Langley, 89, a longtime Baker County resident, died Dec. 23, 2002, at Dallas Hospital in Dallas, Ore. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. Vault interment will be at the Lime Cemetery at 1 p.m. Saturday. Family and friends are invited to a dinner reception in the church basement after the funeral. The graveside service also is open to family and friends. Visitation will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Recitation of the rosary will be … Read more

Carson, John R. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Fatal Plunge The Awful Death of John R. Carson the Well-Known Engineer On Tuesday last all that was mortal of John R. Carson, the well-known engineer on this division of the O.R.&S. line was laid to rest at Riverview cemetery, Portland. Who, of all his legion of friends could have believed a few days ago that he would now be numbered in the ranks of those that have passed beoynd and only the memory of his cheerful face and pleasant greetings remain to remind us of the uncertainties of life. On Sunday last the west … Read more

Raney, Barbara Phillips Mrs. – Obituary

Huntington, Oregon Barbara Raney, 69, a longtime Huntington and Baker City resident, died Jan. 11, 2004, in Baker City. There will be no funeral. Barbara Jean was born on Feb. 3, 1934, to Roy Grant and Helen Koolukosky Phillips at Sioux City, Iowa. She was raised in Iowa and graduated from Sioux City High School. She moved to Baker City in 1958 and went to work for the Democrat-Herald. She was employed in the classified and circulation departments for 13 years. After her children were grown and on their own, she decided to go back to school. She attended Eastern … 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

Bowman, Bethel M. Mrs. – Obituary

Bethel M. Bowman, 83, of Beaverton, a Huntington native, died March 11, 2007. Her graveside funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Community Cemetery in Aurora. Bethel M. Birchmier was born on Dec. 25, 1923, at Huntington. She married Bob Bowman in 1940. She was a former waitress at the Farewell Bend Restaurant. Survivors include her husband, Rob O. Bowman; her son, Robert E. Bowman; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Pegg, Paxson & Springer Funeral Chapel of Beaverton is in charge of arrangements. Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, March 19, 2007 Transcribed by: … Read more

Garcia, Ramona Maria Mrs. – Obituary

Huntington, Oregon Ramona Maria Garcia, 61, of Huntington, died June 4, 2003 at her home. Her graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Monte Loyd of the Baker Valley Christian Assembly will officiate. Ramona was born on Jan. 12, 1942, at Huntington where she lived her entire life except for a few short intervals. Survivors include three sisters, Anita Daffer and her husband, Charles, of Weiser, Idaho, Miriam Rosera and her husband, David, of Eagle, Idaho, and Carole Krein of Huntington; a brother, Albert Garfield, also of Huntington; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial … 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

Eppinger, Henry – Obituary

Miner Found Shot Through His Head Henry Eppinger of Conner Creek Victim The dead body of Henry Eppinger was found at a cabin on Connor Creek near Huntington last Thursday, and whether the case was one of suicide or accident will probably never be known. The man was shot through the temple while lying on a bunk, and was alone when the shot was fired, it is stated. The revolver was in his hand. The shot was heard by workmen who were employed at the Connor Creek mine, and they immediately rushed to the cabin. He died before help could … 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

Goodman, J. W. – Obituary

Died in Portland J. W. Goodman, of Lookout, was notified yesterday of the death in Portland of his son, Charles Goodman, aged 28 years. The youth recently attempted to enlist but was not accepted and since then has been working in the shipyards. The body will be taken tomorrow to Huntington where the funeral will be held Friday. Baker City Morning Democrat – – Oct. 17, 1918.

Nevins, Francis – Obituary

A long time Baker resident, Francis Joseph Nevins, 78, 1602 Broadway, died suddenly Thursday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Recitation of the Rosary will be conducted at Sunday evening at 7:30 at Gray’s West and Company Pioneer Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a. m. Monday, January 4, at St. Francis Cathedral with the Reverend Calvin E. Schwenk officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. Nevins was born in Weiser, Idaho on Feb. 14, 1892. He is the son of John J. and Julia A. Barrett Nevins. He was educated in Weiser … Read more

Chapman, Mary Marie Mattingly Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Mary Marie Chapman, 88, of Baker City, died April 9, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her graveside service will be at 1 p.m. MDT Tuesday at Hilltop Cemetery in Nyssa. Pastor Roger Scovil of the Baker City Christian Church will officiate. Mary was born on May 12, 1915, at Vale to Bud and Laura Rose Syme Mattingly. She was raised at Watson where she also attended school. She graduated from high school at Nyssa. She married Arthur A. Chapman on May 23, 1934. The couple lived at Huntington during World War II, where Mr. Chapman worked … 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

Doman, Ronald Elmer “Ronnie” – Obituary

Huntington, Oregon Ronald Elmer “Ronnie” Doman, 60, of Huntington, died June 13, 2002, peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. His graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Friends and family will conduct the service. At his request, friends and family are invited to attend a gathering at the Doman Ranch to celebrate his life after the service. Ron was born on Dec. 15, 1941, at Ontario to Roy and Judy Doman. He attended school at Ontario and played football for Oregon State University at Corvallis on a scholarship. The highlight of … 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

Williams, Mary Mrs. – Obituary

Funeral services for Mary B. Williams 82, of Baker, formerly of Vale and Huntington, who died Saturday at the Baker Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. MST, Wednesday, November 2, 1977 at the Northam Jones Chapel in Weiser. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. She was born June 19, 1895 at Forsyth, Montana. She was married to Raymond Williams April 16, 1914 at Forsyth. Shortly after the marriage the couple moved to Lewiston, Idaho. In 1935 they moved to Vale, Oregon and in 1943 to Huntington. Mr. Williams preceded her in death March, 1971. Recently, Mrs. Williams had lived at Baker … Read more

George, Mable I. Nollsch Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Mable I. George, 93, of La Grande, died Nov. 24, 2005 at her home. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., in La Grande. Committal and interment will be at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitations will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. George was born on Feb. 9, 1912, to Henry and Hattie Wade Nollsch at Havana, Kan. The family moved to Oregon in 1922 and lived in the Rock Creek and Muddy Creek areas of Baker County. She … Read more

Basche, Pete – Obituary

Richland, Oregon Pete Basche, 90, of Richland, died July 17, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Care Center. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Richland Methodist Church. Interment will be at the Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Pastor Bill Shields will officiate. Pete was born on Nov. 23, 1913, at Home to Fred Walton and Martha Ellen Rhodes Wilson Basche. Pete rode a horse to school where his sister, Josephine, was his first teacher. He also rowed a boat across the Snake River to attend school on the Idaho side for a period of time. He graduated from … Read more