La Grande Oregon

Hendrix, James, Johathon “Jim” – Obituary

Halfway, Baker County, Oregon James Jonathon “Jim” Hendrix Jr., 61, of Halfway, died Aug. 21, 2005, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise. His funeral was Friday morning at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Jim was born on May 6, 1944, at Halfway to James Jonathon and Evalenea Buchanan Hendrix. Jim was raised and educated in Halfway, graduating from Pine-Eagle High School in 1963. Following high school he married Diane Drake, and they had two children: James Jonathon III and Lori Ann. They divorced in 1975. Monique Moore met Jim while working in the ODOT District office in La Grande. They … Read more

Brandt, Shelby Lynn Strange – Obituary

Shelby Lynn Strange Brandt, 23, of La Grande, died unexpectedly April 21. A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at Riverside Park. A second service is planned for 11 a.m. Sunday at the home of Harry Metaxas in Eel Rock, Calif. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Shelby was born Feb. 7, 1984, in Eureka, Calif. She attended elementary school in Humboldt County and secondary school in Eastern Oregon. She graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a dual bachelor’s degree in psychology and political science in June 2006. Shelby lived in La Grande … Read more

Pattee, Jerrold I. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Jerrold I. “Pat” Pattee, 78, of Lower Perry, died Thursday, Aug. 23 in Portland after an extended battle with cancer. There will be no funeral service, but a memorial get-together will be held at a later date for family and friends. Arrangements are with Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Jerrold was born in Beaver, Okla., to Eber and Erma (Mann) Pattee Oct. 29, 1928. He owned Pat Pattee Carpet Service in La Grande and Portland. He belonged to the Eagles and Elks Lodges. He loved to hunt, fish, garden and canning. Pat and his wife just celebrated … Read more

Zimmerman, Francis B. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Francis B. Zimmerman, 84, of La Grande, died Oct. 5 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A complete obituary will be available later. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. La Grande Observer – October 6, 2009

Biographical Sketch of Joseph Truesdale

JOSEPH TRUESDALE. – The name Truesdale is so well known throughout Oregon as designating the captain of the plains as to need little introduction here. The son Joseph was born in Illinois in 1850, and two years later made the journey to California with his father and mother, the latter of whom died the same year; while the former returned to Illinois in 1855, taking the boy with him. Marrying again in 1856, the Captain brought an ox-team across the Rocky Mountains in 1862 to form a settlement in the Grande Ronde valley. In 1865 young Truesdale went to the … Read more

Hearing, Merland – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Merland V. Hearing, 72, retired resident of 2606 North Birch St., died Friday at a local hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Daniels Funeral Home. Rev. Danny Pyles will officiate and burial follows in the Joseph cemetery at 2 p.m. Born near Lostine, Mr. Hearing had lived in La Grande for two years. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Alma Hearing, La Grande; two sons, Ross and Harold Hearing both of La Grande; a step-daughter, Mrs. Marie Sprague, Joseph; and five grandchildren. La Grande Observer, Saturday, 6 July 1963, Page 5. Contributed … Read more

Hafer, Guy – Obituary

Cove, Oregon Guy Hafer, 71, of Cove died unexpectedly at his home Oct. 27. Memorial services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St. A dinner will follow at the Cove Sportsmen’s Club on Highway 237. A private burial will be held at a later date. Guy was born on a farm near Falfa, Colo., on July 31, 1936, to Charles “Paul” Edward and Erma Irene (Rea) Hafer. He, his sister and brothers grew up on farms and ranches in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado around Durango. Guy rode horseback to small country schools … Read more

Britts, Ella Mrs. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Funeral services for Mrs. Ella M. Britts were held Saturday at the Snodgrass chapel. Rev. Clarence A. Kopp officiating. Interment was in the Masonic cemetery. She had been ill a long time. She was born at Chippewa Falls, Wis. December 20, 1866, and came to La Grande 53 years ago. He survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Shirleigh Tucker of La Grande; two grandsons, Shirleigh Jr. and Donald Tucker, both of whom are with the armed forces. The Eastern Oregon Review, December 28, 1945 Contributed by: Holly Vonderohe

Linkous, Oscar – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Oscar Linkous, 89, a former Baker City, Haines and La Grande resident, died April 24, 2004, at a local care facility. A celebration of Oscar’s life will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Haines Methodist Church. Sally B. Wiens will officiate. A lunch and gathering of family and friends will follow after a brief ceremony at the Haines Cemetery. Visitations will be Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. Oscar was born November 25, 1914, in Knoxville, Tenn., to Millum and Monty Bernard … Read more

Wolfe, Harmon Upton – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Harmon Upton Wolfe, 96, of La Grande, died Nov. 5 at a local care center. A memorial service begins at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Summerville Baptist Church. Harmon was born on Dec. 21, 1910, to Jeptha Thomas and Jane Rose (McCullough) Wolfe in La Grande. He was married to Alberta Kirby Wolfe for 70 years. She preceded him in death on Nov. 30, 2005. He was a member of the Summerville Baptist Church and was a 75-year member of the Elks Lodge. Harmon is survived by two daughters, Kay Warren of Superior, Mont., and Susan Mercer … Read more

Hansell, Delmar A. – Obituary

Delmar A. Hansell, 85, of La Grande, and a former Baker City resident, died Aug. 1, 2002, at his home. A celebration of his life took place Aug. 2 at Loveland Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Gary Hood of ioneer Park Church officiating. Mr. Hansell was born Feb. 3, 1917, in Corvallis to William Henry and Lydia L. Bullis Hansell. He attended Corvallis and Newport high schools. He married Ernestine (Teen) Gardener on Nov. 12, 1947, in Caldwell, Idaho. They lived in Corvallis, then moved to Baker in 1950 and to La Grande in 1956, where Mr. Hansell was a custodian … Read more

Leggett, Billy R. – Obituary

Billy Robert Leggett, 89, of La Grande died Sept. 11 at Valley Creek Adult Foster Home in La Grande. Visitation will run from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Coles Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday 15 at Coles Funeral Home with burial following at Mount Hope Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Baker City United Methodist Church with the Rev. Juanita Bergacker officiating. Billy was born April 26, 1918, to Robert Lee and Mary Virginia (Shaver) Leggett in Seattle. He was raised in Seattle and went to school there. Billy worked as … Read more

Courtney, Jack LeRoy – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Jack LeRoy Courtney, 85, of Perry, died March 18 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande. Mr. Courtney was born March 20, 1921, to John LeRoy and Nora Edna (Arnett) Courtney in La Grande. He graduated from La Grande High School and served in the Navy aboard the USS Enterprise as an electrician’s mate during World War II. On July 12, 1952, he married Opal Mae “Mickey” Stringham in La Grande. He ranched most of his life and … Read more

Bruce, Catherine Marie – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Catherine Marie Bruce, 96, of La Grande, died July 29 at her home. A family graveside service will be held at the Hillcrest Cemetery in La Grande. Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center is in charge of arrangements. Catherine was born Aug. 13, 1911, to Michael and Anna (Hildebrand) Delich in Kansas City, Kan. After high school she worked for Bemus Bags in Kansas City. A friend took her on a blind date with Warren C. Bruce, and he proposed on that first date. Catherine thought he was crazy, but married him six weeks later on … Read more

Burnap, William David – Obituary

La Grande,Union County, Oregon William David Burnap was born in Bedford township, Meigs County, Ohio, May 10, 1842, and died at his home near LaGrande, Oregon, December 22, 1911. He was married to Mary Melvina Hoit, of West Point, Illinois, March 3, 1867, by the late Rev. William B. Finlay, of St. Albens township, Hancock County. The following children and his aged companion survie him; Rrs. Ruthanar Maud Cole of flora, Or., Marius Melvin Burnap, La Grande, Or, Albert Vinton Burnap, Walla Walla, WA, W. Eugene Burnap, Asel Hoyt Burnap of Touchet, WA, and Mrs. Ocie Vaun Frakes of Starbuck, … Read more

Andrews, Malcolm Clare “Mac” – Obituary

Joseph, Oregon Malcom “Mac” Clare Andrews Malcom “Mac” Clare Andrews of Joseph died of natural causes on June 23, 2006, in Joseph. He was 83. Mr. Andrews was born April 28, 1923, in Eureka, Mont., to Clarence Arthur and Janet Campbell Andrews. He attended Walla Walla College and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1948, he married Phyllis Brown. They later divorced. Mr. Andrews had worked at Harris Pine Mills in Pendleton. He later moved to La Grande and opened his own print shop. In 1966, he moved to Joseph, where he also had his own … Read more

Stitt, Donald Virgil – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Donald Virgil Stitt, 92, of Woodburn and formerly of La Grande, died June 18 at the Cascade Park Retirement Home in Woodburn. Funeral services were held June 27. Donald was born June 9, 1915, the third of six children, to Charles and Annie Stitt in La Grande. He grew up in La Grande and graduated from La Grande High School where he was an outstanding athlete in basketball, football and track. In 1937, he moved to Portland with his family. He played professional basketball for the Signal Oil Co. and attended Oregon State University in 1939 and … Read more

Pierson, Lenn – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Lenn Pierson, 91, of Claremont, Calif., and formerly of La Grande, died July 11 at his home. A celebration of life will be held in the future. He requested that his ashes be scattered over Klickitat, Wash., overlooking the Columbia Gorge. Mr. Pierson was born Feb. 22, 1915, to Elva and Winfred Pierson in Geneva, Neb. The family moved to La Grande in 1925, and in 1950 moved to Island City. His father, who worked for Mount Emily Lumber Co., taught him to fly. He graduated from La Grande High School and then from Oregon State University … Read more

Brown, Helen Louise Emerson Mrs. – Obituary

Helen Louise Brown, 86, of La Grande, a former Baker City resident, died Oct. 29, 2004, at a La Grande care center. Her graveside service was Nov. 1 at the Island City Cemetery. Mark Schlessman of the First Christian Church in La Grande officiated. Loveland Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Brown was born on Feb. 11, 1918, to Jack W. and Mabel Clara Vest Emerson at Wallowa. She was the descendant of early Wallowa County pioneers, William Harvey Vest and Ellen Mollissia Cole. She attended elementary school in Baker City for a year and graduated from La … Read more

Hammock, Betty Joan – Obituary

Elgin Girl Dies In La Grande Funeral services for Betty Joan Hammock 15, who died today in a La Grande hospital, will be held in the Christian church at Elgin Monday at 2 p.m., with burial in the Summerville Cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Martin, Elgin, and a pupil at Elgin high school. Survivors include her parents: two brothers, Harold and Bobby; and three sisters; Mrs. Herr, Burns, Patty, Elgin and Mrs. Gene Davis, Elgin. Miss Hammack underwent an operation three weeks ago. La Grande Evening Observer, March 8, 1940, Front Page Contirbuted by: Sue … Read more