La Grande Oregon

Rose, Arthur – Obituary

Arthur Delbert Rose, 87, died Friday, Sept 30, 1994, at the Grande Ronde Retirement Residence, La Grande, after an extended illness. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Enterprise Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Morrison officiating. Bollman Funeral Home of Enterprise is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Rose was born Jan. 24, 1907, in Mabton, Wash., to George and Matilda Rose. When he was a young boy his family moved to Wallowa County. He attended the Swamp Creek School. He married Isabelle (Belle) Heskett on May 10, 1932. He was an auto mechanic until … Read more

Lawrence, Aldiane Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. A. Lawrence Funeral Saturday Funeral services for Mrs. Aldine Lawrence, of Haines, are set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 in the Summerville chapel with Rev. Gene Robinson officiating. She died Sept. 4 in Ontario following a long illness. She was 38. Mrs. Lawrence was born in Baker on Feb. 11, 1912 and had lived all her life in the La Grande-Union county area. Burial will be in the Summerville cemetery. Survivors include two sons, John Lawrence and Robert Lawrence, both of Haines; her mother, Mrs. Lura L. Childers of Cove; and two brothers, Avon Childers and Marion [sic … Read more

Gray, Verda O. – Obituary

Elgin-La Grande 1895-1998 Verda O. Gray, 103, a lifetime resident of the Grand Ronde Valley, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, at a foster care home run by Dave and Brenda Hickey in Perry. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Daniels Funeral Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., with the Rev. Tim Overton-Harris of the La Grande United Methodist Church officiating. Private interment will be at Island City Cemetery. Mrs. Gray was born June 5, 1895, in Elgin, to William and Hulda Ohms. She went to school in Elgin, graduating from high school in 1913. She married … Read more

Grider, Rose Ann – Obituary

Early Settler Dies At Home In La Grande Rose Ann Grider, a pioneer settler of Union County passed away at her home at 504 Adams Avenue, last night. She was 88 years, 11 months and 22 days of age. Mrs. Grider is survived by her husband, W. T. Grider, her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Lovan, and by two sisters and a brother, Mrs. A. N. Pullin of Portland, Esther Grace of Silverton and Lowell Hill of Kelso, Washington. Professor John. J. Horner, of Corvallis, a boyhood resident of Union county and a close friend of Mrs. Grider will be here for … Read more

Horstman, Dolores Rose – Obituary

Dolores (Dode) Rose Horstman, 77, of La Grande died Feb. 22 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Walla Walla. At her request there will be no public services. Those who wish may sign the guest book on-line at www.danielsknopp.com. Dolores was born Oct. 20, 1930, to Charles and Velma (Weidman) Marra in Red Oak, Iowa. She was the only child. The family moved to La Grande when she was a teenager. She attended school in Baker City and La Grande, graduating from La Grande High School with the Class of 1947. In 1950 she married Norman Bud Horstman in La … Read more

Nutt, Erma Mae – Obituary

Erma Mae Nutt 72 Died January 28, 1980 Erma Mae Nutt 72 of Halfway, Oregon passed away Wednesday, January 28 at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Nutt will be conducted Saturday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the Halfway Presbyterian Church. Reverend Sidney Sandusky of the Halfway Presbyterian church will officiate. Interment will follow at the Pine Haven Cemetery Halfway, Oregon. Mrs. Nutt was born on May 2, 1908 in Enterprise, Oregon to Mr. and Mrs. George and Pearl Atins-Emmons. Mrs. Nutt was born and raised in the Enterprise area and attended schools there. She worked in … Read more

Steers, Sadie – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Funeral Services for Sadie Steers to be Saturday Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Steers will be held Saturday, July 5, at 2 PM, at the Elgin Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Steers died Tuesday at a La Grande hospital at the age of 89. She had been in failing health for a number of years, but was able to care for her personal needs very well up until she was taken to the hospital June 18. Interment will be in the Summerville cemetery. Rev. Volney Johnson will be in charge of services at the church here, … Read more

Robb, Charles V. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Engineer Killed Charles V. Robb O.W. engineer of La Grande, was instantly killed Thursday night when his engine left the rails and turned over east of Lime. Lee Connor the fireman, was also seriously injured as was Marshal Smith a call boy, who was riding on the engine. Young Smith badly burned abut the face and arms, ran back along the track a half mile and flagged train 24 which was following the light engine which was wrecked. North Powder News Saturday, June 12, 1920

Baker, Leola Mary – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Leola Mary Baker, 83, of Central Point and formerly of Elgin, died March 27. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Elgin Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Memory Gardens Mortuary of Medford. Mrs. Baker was born June 15, 1923, in Elgin, where she was raised. She married Delmar Baker, and they owned and operated a real estate business in La Grande. She was a member of Eastern Star and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #259 in La Grande. She also was a Grey Lady volunteer at Grande Ronde Hospital many years ago. … Read more

Hessemer, Eva R. – Obituary

Eva R. Hessemer, 94, of Tacoma, died Mon., June 28, 1993. She was born in Union, OR. Her grandparents settled in Oregon’s Grande Ronde Valley after journeying from Independence, MO over the Oregon Trail. She resided in Montesano, WA until 1960 when she moved to Goleta, CA following her husband’s retirement. After his death, she made her home in Los Osos, CA where she lived until moving to Tacoma in 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Doris Brown, Tacoma; a son, Robert A. Hessemer, Jr., Green Valley, AZ; 2 brothers, Gerald Spencer, Los Osos and Fred Spencer, Fresno, CA; a sister, … Read more

Hamblen, Sylvester – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon 1918-1998 Sylvester “Sid” Hamblen, 80, died Sunday evening, November 29, at his La Grande home. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Summerville Cemetery, with Pastor Roger Cochran officiating. Payne Family Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hamblen was born January 19, 1918 in Eugene, to Harry and Elma Hamblen. He married Cora Brown in 1942, and they had three children. They divorced after 26 years of marriage, but remained friends. He married Pauline Willis in 1969. She died in 1996. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and he … Read more

Scott, Elaine Laurose – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Elaine Laurose Scott Elaine Laurose Scott, 70, of Elgin, died Oct. 16 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Elgin Cemetery, with a potluck to follow at the Elgin Stampede Hall. Mrs. Scott was born July 24, 1936, in Imbler to Ivan and Elsie Obert Churchill. She attended school in Elgin and graduated with the Class of 1954. On Oct. 9, 1955, she married Wesley S. Scott in Elgin. The couple traveled numerous times over the years as Wesley served in the Navy, eventually settling in Elgin in … Read more

Dekalb, Frank H. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Heart Attack Brings Death To Frank H. Dekalb Frank H. Dekalb, 76 year old retired engineer who made his home at 1804 Washington Avenue, died at his home Monday, July 29, following a heart attack. Born in Larned, Kansas, on November 17, 1880, Dekalb had made his home in La Grande for the past 50 years. He was a member of B. of L. F. & E. and of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving him are his wife, Grace, La Grande; one son, Lawrence, Roseburg, Ore.; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Mattoon, Salem, Mrs. A. E. Erickson, … Read more

Smith, Harry E. – Obituary

A retired railroad employee, Harry E. Smith, 66, 1810 Adams Avenue, died at a local hospital early this morning, February 29. He is survived by his wife Mildred E. Smith and other relatives. Arrangements are pending at Crippin-Daniels Funeral Chapel. La Grande Observer, La Grande, Union County, Oregon, Thursday, February 29, 1968 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Smith, Harry Edward Union County, Oregon Harry Edward Smith, 66, 1810 Adams Avenue, died at a local hospital February 29. He had retired in December, 1967, as a Union Pacific Storekeeper. Services will be Saturday, Mar. 2, at 3:30 p.m. at Crippin-Daniels Funeral Chapel with Rev. Boone … Read more

Roper, Virginia Shaffer – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Virginia Shaffer Roper, 81, of Denver and formerly of La Grande died July 27 in Denver. A memorial service will be Aug. 10 at Horan and McConaty Chapel in Colorado. Virginia was born April 1926 to Pearl and Leo Westenskow in La Grande. She graduated from La Grande High School and became a legal secretary, working for lawyers in La Grande, Portland, Spokane and Denver. She lived in six cities since her husband was transferred often by United Airlines, and she made friends easily. She liked flowers, gardening, playing bridge, painting, her pets, world news and travel. … Read more

Hardy, Joe – Obituary

Unity, Baker County, Oregon Joe Hardy, 73, a former Baker County resident, died May 21, 2006, at Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande. Mass of Christian burial was today at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in La Grande. Loveland Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hardy was born on Jan. 10, 1933, at Baker City to Robert Morgan and Grace Whited Hardy. He attended school in Unity, and he graduated from high school in North Powder. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years, returning to Unity in 1955, where he worked … Read more

Stubblefield, Ralph – Obituary

Wallowa County, Oregon Ralph Stubblefield, 87, of La Grande, died Sunday, August 27, 1978, at the La Grande Nursing Home. He was born February 4, 1891. at Enterprise to Robert and Mary (Foust) Stubblefield. He farmed in Wallowa and Union counties for many years. Mr. Stubblefield was married to Frances Buzzard October 4, 1911, at Cove. She preceded him death on December 17, 1977. Survivors include his sons, Harlan of La Pine, Donovan of Union, Chester of Portland, Frank of Tacoma, Omar of Prineville and Paul of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; daughters, Frances Nealeigh of Philomath, Mrs. Jesse (Anna) Moore of … Read more

Laird, Warren C. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Warren C. “Jiggs” Laird, 77, La Grande, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 1991, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel under the direction of La Grande Masonic Lodge No. 41. Mr. Laird was born on Dec. 22, 1913, in Fairfield, Idaho, to Lewis and Luella (Hartman) Laird. His family moved to Cove from Fairfield in 1917. IN 1933 he graduated from Cove High School. He married Reba Gray on Sept. 13, 1933, in Walla Walla. He was the distributor for the Phillips 66 Petroleum Company. … Read more

Goodnough, Mary E. Mrs. – Obituary

Pioneer Matron Of Grande Ronde Valley Succumbs Mrs. Mary E. Goodnough, 84 died Saturday evening in the Island City home of her daughter, Mrs. James Y. Walnum. Mrs. Goodnough was born in Richardson County, Nebraska, Dec 21, 1860, and crossed the plains in 1862 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bay. They left the famous “Iowa” train, captained by Micaja Baker, at Auburn, but the next spring came on to La Grande. In 1882, Mary Bay married Charles D. Goodnough, contractor and cabinetmaker, who died here in 1929. A pioneer of 82 years residence in La Grande, Mrs. Goodnough … Read more

Killingbeck, Fern E. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Fern E. Killingbeck, 94, died Aug. 21 at Richland Rehabilitation Center in Richland, Wash. A private family graveside service will be held at the Redmond Memorial Cemetery in Redmond. Mrs. Killingbeck was born July 8, 1912, at Madras to Thomas Jefferson and Etta Mora Parsley Fields. She lived in Longview, Wash., and The Dalles before moving to Redmond, where she graduated from high school. On Dec. 22, 1930, she married Clarence Herbert Killingbeck in Bend. She owned and cooked at her restaurant in Redmond for several years. In 1949 she moved to La Grande and operated the … Read more