Pendleton Oregon

Thompson, Jacklyn L. Grape – Obituary

Cove, Oregon Jacklyn L. Grape Thompson, 67, of Pendleton and formerly of Cove died July 4 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. A memorial and potluck supper will begin at 3 p.m. July 22 at the Cove Sportsmen’s Club. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Thompson was born Sept. 17, 1938, to Jack and Jessie Robertson Stareo in Starkey. The family moved to Cove in 1940, and she graduated from Cove High School in 1948. She graduated from Eastern Oregon Normal School with a degree in education and worked for the Bureau of Indian affairs. She taught on … Read more

Molstrom, Elsie Lee Bowman – Obituary

Elsie Lee Molstrom, 85, died early Sunday morning [July 31, 1966] at the home of her son, Frank. Mrs. Molstrom was born in Pendleton Oct. 13, 1880. She was married to Abe Molstrom at Lee’s Crossing, now known as Sparks Station, June 16, 1901. He died June 2, 1946. She was the daughter of William Bowman and Xantippe Bowman. Survivors besides the son are a daughter, Daphne Schwenn of Seattle, Wash., and a sister, Rova Bomboy of Pendleton. Funeral notice will be published later. Burns Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. [Interment at Olney Cemetery.] Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Battrick, Robin Louise – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Robin Louise Battrick, 56, formerly of La Grande, died July 31 at her home in Coffey, Mo., following a 10-month battle with cancer. A funeral service and burial will be in Coffey, with memorial services to follow in Corvallis and La Grande. Robin was born July 17, 1951, in Bloomington, Ind. After a transient childhood with stops from Florida to Alaska, her family settled in La Grande in September 1965. She graduated from La Grande High School in 1969 as co-valedictorian. She attended Reed College in Portland and Oregon State University. Robin served a mission for the … Read more

Nocchi, Rachel J. Makinson Mrs. – Obituary

Rachel J. Nocchi, 93, of Pasco, Wash., a former Halfway resident, died June 3, 2002, at Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco. Her graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Pastor Shawn Thatcher of Pine Baptist Church will officiate. Friends and family are invited to a gathering at the Lions Park for a time of fellowship and memories. Visitations will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Rachel Julia Makinson was born Feb. 1, 1909, at Halfway. She was a daughter of John Frederick and Okie … Read more

Low, Archie E. – Obituary

Archie E. Low, well-known young man of Union, who served some time with the A. E. F. in France, died at his home in Union Saturday night, after a long illness. Mr. Low was gassed while overseas, and never regained his health. He came home to Union last summer, but upon the advice of physicians went to Seattle and entered the government hospital there. His condition did not improve however, and he was brought home by his father last week. Deceased was a member of Union Post No. 50, American Legion, and the funeral took place in Union, with interment … Read more

Culpus, Dick – Obituary

Hit And Run Driver Kills Umatilla Indian Dick Culpus, of Colville, Wash., an Indian, died at Pendleton Sunday from injuries received when struck by a hit and run driver on the Old Oregon Trail east of Pendleton. He was badly cut and received internal injuries. Oregon Trail Weekly North Powder News Saturday, July 28, 1928

Kononen, Norma Catherine Hunt – Obituary

Norma C. Kononen, 67, of Helix, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1992, at Amber Valley Care Center in Pendleton. A graveside funeral service will be held at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Friends may call at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday. Mrs. Kononen was born May 19, 1925 at Athena to Frederick P. and Lulu Campbell Hunot. On Aug. 24, 1945, she married George L. Kononen at Walla Walla [married in Pendleton]. She had been a resident of Helix since 1945 and was deputy clerk for the Helix School District … Read more

Fullerton, Jay, Jr. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Jay Fullerton Jr., 83, died Nov. 29, 2004 at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise due to injuries sustained after a fall. A graveside inurnment was today at Mount Hope Cemetery. Truscott Irby of the American Legion officiated. There was a reception afterward at the family’s home. Jay was born on Oct. 11, 1921, at Springbrook to Jay and Mae Fullerton. In his early years, Jay attended school at Newberg and Pendleton. He went to work laying asphalt airstrips in Baker City, where he met his wife of 62 beautiful years, Louise McCarthy. Louise and Jay were married … Read more

Molstrom, Hilda Planting – Obituary

Funeral services for Hilda Molstrom, 84, lifelong resident of Umatilla County, will be held Wednesday with Folsoms’ Funeral Chapel in charge. She died at the Pendleton Community Memorial Hospital Sunday. Mrs. Molstrom was born at Adams, Jan. 15, 1880, where her parents homesteaded. She was married March 15, 1905 and she and her husband John farmed near Adams for many years before moving to Pendleton. She was a lifelong member of the Apostolic Lutheran Church. Survivors besides her widower are daughters Mrs. Gus Lorenzen and Mrs. Herbert Reeder, both Pendleton; Mrs. George Hansen, Canyon City; sisters, Mrs. Fred Pell, Pendleton; … Read more

Stahl, Donald – Obituary

Cove, Oregon Donald “Don” Stahl, 57, of Pendleton, died May 15 in a Richland, Wash., hospital. Funeral services were held today in the Burns Mortuary of Pendleton chapel. Don was born Aug. 4, 1950, to David and Lorna (Hallmark) Stahl in Cove. He was raised and educated in Cove. After high school, he enlisted into the United States Navy and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. He won the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Bronze Star. After his discharge he returned to Cove for a time before he moved to Pendleton. He then began working as … Read more

Britain, Virgil Ray – Obituary

Virgil Ray Britain, a former Baker City resident, died April 6, 2009, at Aberdeen, Wash. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. April 24 at Burns Mortuary in Pendleton. Inurnment will be at Olney Cemetery near Pendleton. Mr. Britain was one of nine members of the 1951 graduating class at Stanfield High School. He joined the U.S. Army in 1953 and spent most of his service time in Germany before being honorably discharged. He began working for Cascade Natural Gas in November 1956 and continued with the company until his retirement in October 1995. He was a Top 10 salesman … Read more

Turner, Bertha Belle Bowman – Obituary

Bertha Belle Turner, 85, long-time Pendleton resident, died here Friday night [December 23, 1961] after a lingering illness. The daughter of Pendleton pioneers John and Lydia Bowman, she was born Aug. 11, 1876, in Pendleton and lived here all her life. She owned an early-day millinery store in Pendleton. She is survived by a brother Frank V. Bowman, Portland; nieces Mrs. John W. Crow, Pendleton; Mrs. John O’Leary, Portland; Mrs. Albert Mosier, Pilot Rock; Mrs. Florence Windsor, Portland; nephews Oscar Bowman, Hugh Bowman, Robert Bowman and Kenneth Bowman, all Pendleton. Funeral arrangements are pending. [Interment at Olney Cemetery] Contributed by: … Read more

Senter, Willetta Wyatt Vaughn Mrs. – Obituary

Willetta Vaughn Senter, 80, of Pendleton, a former resident of La Grande and Baker City, died July 11, 2002, at Pendleton. Her graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Island City Cemetery. Harold McKay will officiate. Mrs. Senter was born on Jan. 30, 1922, at Boring, Ky., to William Gibson and Louann Foister Wyatt. She was educated in Laurel County, Ky. During World War II she worked as a seamstress and as a tobacco sorter in the tobacco barns. She married Robert L. Vaughn Sr. in October of 1946 in Kentucky. In 1960 they moved to the … Read more

Molstrom, Hazel May – Obituary

Funeral services for Miss Hazel May Molstrom, 33, who died Saturday [January 3, 1942], in Pendleton, will be held tomorrow, 2 p.m. from the Folsom Chapel with the Rev. E. M. Butenshon, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be at Olney. Miss Molstrom was born near Adams and after attending high school here and at Helix, she attended Eastern Oregon College of Education, La Grande. She was a member of the Apostolic Lutheran Church. Surviving are her parents, three sisters, Mrs. Gus Lorenzen of Pendleton, Mrs. Herbert Reeder of Walla Walla, Mrs. George Hansen of Long Creek and … Read more

Dunn, Amy Elizabeth Bowman – Obituary

Mrs. C. A. Dunn passed away at the home of her parents [William Bowman and Xantippe Lee] at Pendleton, Ore., Saturday [June 3, 1922] after a long illness. Following an operation in Spokane last spring, she went to her parents’ home at Pendleton to recuperate, returning here several weeks ago apparently greatly improved in health. Believing that her complete recovery would be more rapid at Pendleton, Mr. Dunn prevailed upon her to return there shortly after coming home but a relapse occurred and a week ago Tuesday, Mr. Dunn and son, Ray, were summoned to Pendleton because of her serious … Read more

Diehl, Marilyn Marie Bond Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Baker County, Oregon Marilyn Marie Diehl, 66, of Pendleton, a former Baker City resident, died Dec. 31, 2005, at Willowbrook Terrace in Pendleton. Her funeral will be scheduled later in Baker City. Disposition was by cremation. Mrs. Diehl was born on June 10, 1939, at Baker City to John and Vera Speelman Bond. She attended Baker High School and was a graduate of Eastern Oregon State College at La Grande (now Eastern Oregon University). She was an elementary school teacher at Union and Oregon City. Her hobbies included music, drawing and arts and crafts. She was a member … Read more

Barnes, Roberta Moore – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Roberta Moore Barnes, 64, died April 11 at her home in La Grande. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Roberta was born June 6, 1942, to Charles Edwin and Rita C. (Hazelwood) Moore in Pendleton. The great-granddaughter of Joseph Vey, she spent most of her life in the Pendleton and La Grande area. She married Daniel Barnes, and they had 15 years together until his untimely death in 1997. Roberta was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and enjoyed … Read more

Roth, Rhoda J. Coles Mattes Mrs. – Obituary

Rhoda J. Roth, 83, of Pendleton, a former longtime Baker City resident, died Aug. 23, 2002, at Willowbrook Terrace in Pendleton. Her graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Dennis Hickman of the First Lutheran Church will officiate. Visitations will be from noon until 5 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. until noon Tuesday at the Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Rhoda Jane Coles Mattes Roth was born March 1, 1919, at Twin Falls, Idaho. She was a daughter of Joseph Joel Coles and Nettie May Locken Coles Carlson. She moved with her … Read more

Hunt, Allene J. Culbertson Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Baker County, Oregon Allene J. Culbertson Hunt, 81, a former Baker City resident, died Sept. 11, 2005, at Walla Walla,Wash. Burial was Friday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Her memorial service was Sept. 24 at the First Christian Church in Pendleton. Pastor Marc Mullins officiated. Allene was born March 15, 1924, at Baker City to Percy and Lelia Culbertson. She was a 1942 Baker High School graduate. As a pianist, she participated in several dance orchestras during her years in Baker City. During World War II, Allene joined the Cadet Nurses Corps. She took her training in Tacoma,Wash. She … Read more

Stickler, Samantha Ann Welker – Obituary

Mrs. Samantha Ann Stickler, resident of this city for many years died at the family home on Clay Street at 10:30 last night [November 5, 1913] from a complication of troubles due to old age. The dead woman was 69 years of age and is survived by her husband [Emanuel Stickler] and a number of children among whom are Mrs. Pearl Bowman, Mrs. Walter Wells, Mrs. J. W. Ingram of Cove, Ore., and Fred Stickler of this city. The funeral is to be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon from the Folsom undertaking chapel. [Interment at Olney Cemetery] Contributed by: … Read more