Ralph Goodman, a former Wallowa County resident, died in Yreka, California, on March 2, 1957, after a prolonged illness. Born on November 29, 1884, in Libertyville, Iowa, he moved to Wallowa County as a child with his family. He married Fannie van Pelt in 1907, and they had four children—Van, Kathleen, Carolyn, and Billie—all residing in California. Survived by his wife, children, two sisters, and several grandchildren, Goodman was a notable figure in his community.
Bert Watson, a long-time resident of the Grande Ronde Valley, passed away suddenly in Amity, Oregon, on March 10, 1922. Born on April 2, 1870, in Fairfield, Iowa, he moved with his family to the valley in 1872. Previously a store owner in Kamela, he had been serving as foreman until health issues led him to Amity. His funeral will be held on March 14 at 3 p.m. at the Snodgrass and Zimmerman chapel, with burial in the Masonic cemetery. He is survived by four sisters and a brother.
Enos Fisher, a pioneer farmer from Summerville, passed away on December 10, 1920, after a week in bed. Born in Illinois in 1839, he journeyed across the plains to La Grande in 1862 amid perilous conditions. Over the years, he contributed to the community’s development and established a thriving farm with modern amenities. Fisher was married to Sarah J. McDonald, and they had seven children, six of whom survived him. His funeral was held at the Summerville cemetery on December 13, 1920.
On March 5, 1922, Jane Messer Allender passed away at her home near Lockridge, Iowa, following a brief illness related to heart trouble. Born in October 1853 and married in 1874 to George Allender, she was a devoted wife and mother to five children, four of whom predeceased her. Jane was a steadfast Christian and respected member of her community. Her funeral service took place at White Oak Church, attended by family and friends, with interment at White Oak Cemetery.
George Allender passed away on November 13, 1929, at his son Lawrence’s home near Lockridge. His funeral, attended by many, included services led by Pastors Weston and Cochrane, with hymns sung by friends and family. Born on January 27, 1854, in Henry County, Iowa, he married Jane Messer in 1876 and had five children, of whom only Lawrence survives. Remembered fondly as “Grandpa Allender,” he was respected in his community for his warm spirit and unwavering faith in Christ.
Dudley R. Dickey, M. D., born in Ohio in 1829, is a notable pioneer physician in California since 1850 and has practiced medicine longer than any other physician in San Bernardino County. After crossing the plains to California in 1850, he initially engaged in mining before establishing his medical practice in El Monte and later San Bernardino. An ardent Union supporter during the Civil War, he played a crucial role in averting a potential uprising on the West Coast. He married in 1854, has four children, and plans to retire from active practice soon.
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Joseph Beezley, born in 1819 in Ohio, comes from a distinguished lineage linked to the Pilgrims and served as a pioneering figure in Oregon. After moving with his family across several states, he settled in Oregon in 1852 after a challenging journey. Beezley held various roles, including sheriff, and was active in community affairs, contributing significantly to local education and churches. Renowned for his public spirit and commitment to family, he became a respected member of his community while facing numerous personal hardships.
Edward W. Imbler, born in 1843 in Kentucky, was a pioneering figure in Oregon’s settlement, working alongside his father in farming and the lumber industry after relocating from Iowa in 1853. They settled initially near Eugene, then moved to Wasco County and later to Union County, where Imbler contributed to establishing the town of Imbler. A veteran of the Joseph Indian War, he married three times and had five children. Active in local politics, he served as a county commissioner, earning community respect for his integrity and hard work.