North Powder Oregon

Rooney, J. C. – Obituary

Wallowa, Wallowa County, Oregon Local people were grieved to learn through a telegram to Mrs. Mae McGregor, of the death last Wednesday morning, Dec. 5 of J.C. Rooney, merchant of Wallowa and who with his son Norval conducted a meat market and grocery in North Powder until early this fall. He died at Clarkston, Wash., after a protracted illness. Bright’s disease was the direct cause of his death. Mr. Rooney had gone to Clarkston about two months ago to be under the care of physicians there. No funeral arrangements have as yet been announced. Mr. Rooney and his family moved … Read more

Ediger, Marlin Irvin – Obituary

North Powder, Oregon Marlin Irvin Ediger died April 21, 2003, from heart failure. At Marlin’s request, there was no service. After cremation, a private burial was performed by his son at North Powder. He was born Jan. 16, 1931, to Martha Stannel and John D. Ediger of Dallas. He married Mildred Louise Ediger, also of Dallas, on Aug. 22, 1952. In 1960, the couple moved to North Powder, where he would spend his life between ranching and mill work. He finally had enough of pulling calves at 1 a.m. and feeding cattle at 20 degrees below and went to work … Read more

Obituary of Mrs. Barbara Lee Burris West

Barbara was born Sept. 30, 1920, in Corvallis, Ore., to Clarence and Hazel Burris. She grew up in North Powder, Ore., where she met her future husband, Howard West. They were married in 1941. While her husband was serving in World War II, Barbara owned and operated a beauty salon in the town of Hermiston, Ore. After the war the couple settled in Eastern Oregon where her daughter was born, followed by son William. After a few years in Boise, Idaho, the family moved to Portland, Ore., where a third child, Gregory was born. Howard built them a home in … Read more

Rowett, Grace Violet – Obituary

North Powder, Oregon Grace Violet Rowett, 85, of North Powder died Dec. 30 at St. Elizabeth Health Services in Baker City. A funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gray’s West and Co. Pioneer Chapel. with burial following at the North Powder Cemetery. Viewing will be from noon until 7 p.m. today at the funeral chapel. A reception will follow the service and burial Wednesday at the North Powder Grange. Mrs. Rowett was born May 3, 1921, to Frank and Olive (Davis) Pearson in North Powder. She attended school in North Powder. On Dec. 21, 1938, she married Harold … 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

Taylor, Dorcy (Higgins) – Obituary

“Haines Woman Is Accident Victim” Mrs. Dorsey Taylor, Haines, was instantly killed in an automobile accident near Mission, Ore., on Christmas Day, friends here learned today. Her husband B. A. Taylor and daughter, Della, who were also riding in the car, were uninjured. The Taylor’s are former North Powder residents, having operated farms in the Wolf Creek and Sunny Slope areas before moving to Keating and later to Haines. La Grande Evening Observer, Saturday, 28 Dec 1946, Front Page. Contributed by: Robert Bull

Carnes, Effie May Mrs. – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Passed Away Last Saturday Morning The community was saddened last Saturday morning to learn of the death of Mrs. Homer M. Carnes, a prominent young matron of this vicinity. Mrs. Carnes had been ill only a short time, many of her friends not being aware of her serious condition. Mrs. Effie May Carnes was born in Whitten, Hardin County, Iowa, February 9, 1895. She came to North Powder, March 3, 1907, where she has since lived. She was baptized into the M.E. Church, at this place, by Rev. Harry Young, in February, 1914. She was … Read more

Sims, Leonard – Obituary

Truck Kills Sims, Former Powderite Leonard Sims, 60, who farmed the place now occupied by Ben Biais on Clover Creek, some years ago, died Wednesday from a broken neck suffered when a truck he was operating went over a bank near Elkton on the Reedsport highway last Sunday morning. Sims was taken to the Pacific Christian hospital in Eugene after the accident, and clung to life for two days. Sims left here about ten years ago, when Ben Biais took possession of the Clover Creek ranch. He had farmed the place for two years, according to William Hudelson, North Powder … Read more

Fordice, Kenneth L. – Obituary

Kenneth L. Fordice, 71, a former resident of North Powder and Cove, died Dec. 16, 2006, at Winston. His graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the North Powder Cemetery. Visitations will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., in La Grande. He was born on Aug. 28, 1935, at Enterprise to Willard and Lela Gray Fordice. He grew up on a ranch near Flora on the breaks of the Grande Ronde River and later moved with his family to North Powder where he attended school. He married … Read more

Millering, Cinda – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Marjorie “Cinda” Millering, 63, of Forest Grove and formerly of La Grande, died Wednesday at Tuality Community Hospital in Hillsboro. Mrs. Millering was born June 23, 1923, to Horace and Marie (Miller) Belden in North Powder. On Dec. 9, 1940, she married Henry Millering in Weiser, Idaho. He died on May 27, 1975. Mrs. Millering was a clerk at Glass Drug Store in La Grande until she retired. She was a member of the La Grande First Christian Church. She moved to Forest Grove last August. Survivors include son, Farrold Millering of Elgin; daughter Judy … Read more

Hand, Douglas – Obituary

Doug Hand Had Family Tie Here In supplementing the obituary in the Courier of Douglas Hand, former Haines schoolboy, we rely upon a life sketch of Doug and his beloved Baker valley family ties, by Doug himself over a year ago for the local Historical Society. Doug died at Tucson late in January, retired as a prominent citizen there after a successful army career. The Hand history in the west was due to the courage of the mother. Doug’s grandfather, a blacksmith in Illinois, James Douglas Hand, was a Civil War veteran. He died shortly after his father James L. … Read more

Fortier, F. A. – Obituary

Standard Oil Man Dies Unexpectedly Death of Fortier Shock To Friends The death of F.A. Fortier at the Hot Lake hospital at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon was a surprise and shock to his friends and acquaintances here, many of them not knowing that he had been compelled to return to a hospital. While planning a Christmas visit at Boardman, where Mrs. Fortier’s parents reside, he was taken ill, and had to postpone the trip, about the first of the year, he had recovered sufficiently and they went to Boardman. While there he was taken acutely ill and confined for a … Read more

Collard, Jacquelyn Mayce – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Jacquelyn Mayce Collard, 16, of Baker City, died Feb. 4, 2007, near North Powder. Recitation of the rosary and vigil services were held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. A memorial mass will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Father Julian Cassar will officiate. Family and friends are invited to gather in the parish hall for a reception immediately following the service. Friends and classmates of Mayce are invited to attend a celebration of her life in the Baker High School Commons, 2500 E St., at 5 … Read more

Shelton, Louise Wheeler Mrs. – Obituary

North Powder, Oregon Louise Shelton, 91, a long-time North Powder resident, died Sept. 9, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the North Powder Cemetery. Pastor Sally Wiens of Haines United Methodist Church will officiate. Visitations will be until 7 o’clock tonight at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. There will be a reception after the service at the North Powder Grange. Louise was born Sept. 27, 1912, at Grand Valley, Colo., to John R. and Jenny Maria Bushby Wheeler. She met and married Walter D. Clark in … Read more

Law, Charles Walter – Obituary

Charles Walter Law, 84, passed away Monday, July 18, 2005 at the Idaho State Veterans Home. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at Summers Funeral Homes, Ustick Chapel, 3629 E. Ustick Rd. (due to construction we will need you to enter on Cloverdale). Charles (“Walt” or “Charlie”) was born September 16, 1920 in Baker, to Charles J. and Frances Heard Law. He spent his childhood in North Powder. Charles loved sports and exercise, but he was especially fond of flying and travel. His love for flying and travel began when he joined the … Read more

Fisher, Shirley “Rusty” Barleen Mrs. – Obituary

North Powder, Oregon Shirley “Rusty” Fisher, 63, of Pendleton and a former North Powder resident, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Walla Walla of cancer. A memorial service was held for Rusty at the Vert on Monday, March 17, at 3 p.m. with concluding services and internment at the Olney cemetery. A “celebration of life” will be held at the Let’er Buck room beginning at 5:30 p.m. Rusty was born May 28, 1939, at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence “Newt” W. Barleen. She grew up in Klamath Falls and graduated from Klamath … Read more

Peterson, Crystal – Obituary

Crystal Petersen Dies At Hot Lake Crystal Lucille Petersen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Petersen, who has been ill from heart trouble for the past two years or more, died Sunday afternoon at the sanitorium at Hot Lake and the funeral service was held at the family home in this city at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Miss Peterson was 15 years old, and was born in North Powder. The surviving relatives are the father and mother, a brother, Gerald, proprietor of the City Meat Market and City Grocery, three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Burris of Portland, Mrs. Thelma Lewis of … Read more

Kester, C. E. Mrs. – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Local Woman Passed Away This Week Following a month’s illness, Mrs. C. E. Kester died at her home in this city Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Kester was a native of Pennsylvania and had been a resident of Eastern Oregon about sixteen years. For the past several years she had made her home in North Powder and vicinity. A husband and three children are left to mourn the passing of a kind and loving wife and mother. The funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon and burial was in the city cemetery. Card of Thanks … Read more

Pierce, Homer – Obituary

Homer Emery Pierce, 74, a longtime rancher who worked for the Wilson Cattle Co. for 12 years, died Thursday, May 7, 1987, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. A graveside service for Mr. Pierce was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the North Powder Cemetery. The Rev. Ralph Holcomb of the First Christian Church officiated. Mr. Pierce was born March 20, 1913, at Pleasant Valley to Ivan and Mary Maharry Pierce. He was educated at North Powder. Survivors include his children, LaVelle Woodcock, Wilma Shankel and Bill Pierce, all of Baker, Joanned Salsby of Sparks, Nev., Judy McKey of Reno, Nev., Larry … Read more