Imbler Oregon

Gover, Delora F. – Obituary

Delora F. Gover, 79, a former Imbler and Baker County resident who taught school for many years in Eastern Oregon, died Thursday in Provo, Utah. A graveside funeral for Mrs. Gover will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Eagle Valley Cemetery at Richland. Visitations for Mrs. Gover will be until 9 o’clock tonight at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker. Mrs. Gover was born on Feb. 15, 1910, in Imbler to William Arthur and Zelma Annie Westenskow Funk. She spent her childhood and attended school in the Baker area. She attended college at the University … Read more

Blackledge, L.M. – Obituary

Imbler, Union County, Oregon A terrible accident resulting in the death of L.M. Blackledge occurred at Imbler Friday of last week. The particulars as learned are that Blackledge drove into town from a nearby farm and stopped his team by the planing mill. The horses became frightened and started to run. The owner, who was standing directly in fromt of the wagon tongue, grabbed them by the bits and with a lunge the horses sprang forward knocking him down. The wagon passed over him crushing his ribs. Drs. Whiting of this city, and Molinor, of La Grande, were summoned and … Read more

Rogers, Leslie George – Obituary

Leslie George Rogers, 74, of Imbler, died March 10 at his home. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. A viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Loveland. Les was born June 10, 1933, in Emmett, Idaho, to Mahlon and Louise (Barnett) Rogers. He graduated from La Grande High School in 1951 and entered into the Army in 1953. He was stationed in Presidio, Calif., as a military policeman. He married Nita Rose Lyndley in La Grande on Oct. 10, 1955, and they had three children. They moved … Read more

Kasinger, Lyman Roy – Obituary

Imbler, Union County, Oregon Local Resident Hears of Brother’s Death Mrs. Keith Glenn received word that her brother, Lyman Roy Kasinger died Sunday of a heart attack at his home in Oregon City. He had been a resident of Imbler and La Grande several years ago, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kasinger. Survivors include a daughter, Gertrude Persyn of Oregon City, and two [*] grandchildren; one brother Jack T. Kasinger, San Bruno, Calif.; sisters Lillie Fehr, Woodland, Wash.; Floy Davis, San Francisco, Calif., Hattie Bell, Hood River, Bessie Ruckman, Oakland, Calif., Hester Glenn, Summerville, … Read more

Brooks, Mrs. Mary J. – Obituary

Summerville, Union County, Oregon Mrs. Mary Jane Brooks, age 81, died at her home near Imbler Saturday evening, February 19, 1927. She was an old and respected pioneer, having lived in Union County fifty-three years. She is survived by her husband, S. L. Brooks; four daughters-Mrs. Ida Hawley, Mrs, Richard Bidwell, Miss Anna Brooks, Mrs. Stella Huron, one son-Wade Brooks and a host of friends who extend sympathy to the bereaved family. Funeral was held at the Summerville chapel Tuesday. February 22, 1927 at 111 o’clock a. m. Rev. W. H. Bleakney of Walla Walla, former pastor of Summerville church, … Read more

Biography of Edward W. Imbler

Among the earliest pioneers of this state the subject of this sketch, together with his father, has been identified with the opening for settlement of various fertile portions of the state, and in these places he has labored, with his father, in the pioneer undertakings that occupy the frontiersman and those who would make from the wilds of nature the opulent farms and comfortable residences of civilization. Edward W. was born in Muhlenburgh County, Kentucky, in 1843, being the son of David and Hester (Jackson) Imbler, natives respectively of North Carolina and Kentucky. In 1844 they migrated from their home … Read more

Goebel, Annetta Bell – Obituary

Mrs. William F. (Annetta) Goebel of Wallowa, Oregon passed away Sunday, March 10, 1974, at Wallowa Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for five days. She had been in frail health for several months. She was the daughter of Charles H. and Katie Ann Cole and was born on August 30, 1906, at Imbler, Oregon. She had been a resident of Wallowa for the past 54 years. On April 15, 1926, she was married at Enterprise, Oregon to William F. Goebel. She was a member of the Wallowa Methodist Church and the Wesley Circle. She belonged to Carnation … Read more

Gover, Alvada Taylor Mrs. – Obituary

Alvada Gover, 88, of Imbler, a former Baker County resident, died April 14, 2007, at a care home. There will be a celebration of her life at 10 a.m. Thursday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., in La Grande. Her graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Visitations will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley in La Grande. Mrs. Gover was born on May 5, 1918, to John Lee and Florence Bell White Taylor at Halfway. She was raised at Halfway and … Read more

Gover, Alvada – Obituary

Imbler, Oregon Alvada Gover, 88, of Imbler, died April 14 at .a local care home. A celebration of life will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Viewing will be Wednesday from 4 until 6 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh Street,La Grande. Mrs. Gover was born May 5, 1918, the daughter of John Lee and Florence Bell (White) Taylor in Halfway. She was raised in Halfway and graduated from high school there. On June 1, … Read more

Long, Ronald Lee – Obituary

Imbler, Oregon Ronald Lee Long, 67, of Louisville, Ky., and formerly of Union County, died Aug. 2 at Hospice of Louisville. A memorial service was held Aug. 5 at Evangel Christian Life Center in Okolona, Ky. Ron was born July 8, 1940, to Ralph and Eva Long in Imbler. He grew up in the Grande Ronde Valley. He worked on several farms during his teenage years and graduated from La Grande High School where he played football and other sports. Ron was in the Air Force, serving as a radar operator in the Pacific Islands. In 1964 he married Fay … Read more

Darr, James – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Graveside Services Held For James Darr, 84 Graveside services for James Darr were held Saturday, Sept 3, at the Elgin cemetery, with Rev. Dennis Mullins of the Elgin Methodist church officiating. James Darr was born near Imbler on July 27, 1882, and passed away at the Valley View Manor Aug 31. After a long illness. He was 84 years of age. Mr. Darr was a retired farmer and well known here. Survivors include his widow, Opal Darr, Elgin; one brother, Cecil Darr, Elgin; four sisters, Kate Cowan and Ruth Rogers, Elgin; Mary Hanson, Enterprise, and Ethel … Read more

Berry, W. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon, Chas. W. Berry died Monday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Berry, of pneumonia resulting from influenza. He was ill only thirteen days. He was born at Imbler and was 20 years and 6 months of age. Besides his parents he leaves 6 brothers and one sister. Two of the brothers, Claude and W. A. who live in La Grande accompanied the remains to Summerville for interment. Wallowa County Reporter, Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon, Thursday December 19, 1918.

Doud, Carl Glen – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Carl Glen Doud, 64, of Baker City and formerly of Elgin, died Jan. 4 in Baker City. At his request there will be no public service at this time; a memorial service will be conducted later. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Doud was born Sept. 15, 1942, to Ira Lorenzo and Nellie Williams Doud in La Grande. He was raised in Summerville and graduated from Imbler High School. He and his family later made their home in Elgin where he owned and operated Carl Doud Logging until illness forced his retirement. … Read more

Fox, H. Clayton – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon H. Clayton Fox, 90, died March 31 at his home in La Grande. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in La Grande. Private burial will be at the Summerville Cemetery. Viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande. Mr. Fox was born Dec. 18, 1916, to Clay and Lelah (Day) Fox in Imbler. After graduating from high school he attended what is now known as Oregon State University. During his senior year his father became ill and … Read more

Mayfield, John – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Mayfield Murdered Monday Morning Shot With Rifle While Asleep; Coe Held On Open Charge John Mayfield, a long time resident of the Elgin vicinity was murdered at an early hour Monday morning at the home of A.J. Coe, between Imbler and Cove. According to reports, Mr. Mayfield was killed with a rifle, the bullet entering his lower jaw, and going out near the top of his head. A J. Coe, at whose home Mr. Mayfield was staying, is being held on an open charge pending the coroner’s inquest, which was held Wednesday evening at 7:30 at … Read more

Johnson, Marion – Obituary

Imbler, Union County, Oregon Funeral services will be conducted July 7 at 2 p.m. for Marion F. Johnson of Imbler, who died at his home yesterday. Mr. Johnson has been a resident of Union County for several years and is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Tom Wilson of Marysville, Wash., and son, Ira E. Johnson of Hartford, Wash. Funeral services will be held at the Snodgrass Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Island City Cemetery. La Grande Evening Observer, Friday, 4 Jul 1947, Page # 7 Donated by Robert Bull

See, Albert D. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Albert D. See Dies Suddenly Funeral services for Albert D. See, who died suddenly this morning from a heart attack while picking apples in an orchard near Imbler, Oregon, will be held at Summerville Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial beside his wife, who died several years ago. He was born in Union County Oct. 24, 1879, being nearly 60 years of age. Survivors include the following children” Lottie (Charlotte) Grover, Minnie and Esther of La Grande; a step-son, William Hart, of Yakima, Washington; three brothers, Frances and George of Tacoma, Washington, and Jeff See of … Read more

Curtis, Howard – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Howard Curtis, 73, of La Grande, died June 9 at his home. Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation and Life Celebration Center is in charge of arrangements. La Grande Observer – Obituaries for the day of June 11, 2008 ____________________________________ Howard C. Curtis 1935-2008 Howard Collin Curtis, 73, of La Grande, died June 9 at his home following a long illness. A celebration of life service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation and Life Celebration Center. A private burial will be at the Summerville Cemetery. Howard was born June 2, l935, to Lorenzo Houghton and Mary … Read more

Arnoldus, Vivian Dorene – Obituary

Imbler, Oregon Vivian Dorene Arnoldus, 91, of Imbler died Nov. 28 at her home. A funeral service is planned for 1 p.m. Monday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Viewings will be conducted from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and before the service, from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Arnoldus was born Feb. 11, 1915, to Sterling Price and Maude Abel Literal in Dayton, Wash., where she attended school. She married Armond James Arnoldus on March 26, 1942, in Portland. Her husband worked at Commercial Iron Works as an electrician. The couple lived in Hermiston before settling on a farm in … Read more

Rollins, Halbert Wesley – Obituary

Funeral services for Halbert Wesley Rollins, 68, Summerville, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Gordon Milldrum will officiate and interment will be in Summerville cemetery. Rollins was a storekeeper and had lived in Union County his entire life. He was born October 18, 1900, in Imbler, the son of William R. and Cora Cornell Rollins. On June 9, 1928, he was married to Ruth Littreal in La Grande. Rollins was a member of B.P.O.E. No. 433, La Grande. Survivors include his wife Ruth, Summerville; one daughter Mary Adele Paroz, La Grande; one son … Read more