Richland Oregon

Maxwell, Fronia Tracey Mrs. – Obituary

Fronia M. Maxwell, 94, a long time Haines resident died Thursday, March 5 at Cedar Manor Nursing Home. Graveside services for Mrs. Maxwell were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at the Haines Cemetery. Pastor Lennie Spooner of the Church of The Nazarene, Baker City officiated. Mrs. Maxwell was born October 19, 1897 at Bellingham, Washington a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Tracey. The family moved to Burnt River in 1910 and she also lived in Richland, Nampa, Pocatello, Idaho before moving to Haines in 1937. She married Wallace Maxwell November 8, 1937 at Baker City, Oregon. He … Read more

Stanciu, Wallace Eli “Wally” – Obituary

Life long Eagle Valley cattle rancher Wallace “Wally” Eli Stanciu passed away Feb. 25, 2007, following an extended illness. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 2, 2007, 11 a.m. at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Richland, Ore. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception following the service at the Richland Grange Hall. Wally was born at the Stanciu Ranch in Richland Ore., on Feb. 5, 1923, to Eli and Rose (Allen) Stanciu. He grew up in Richland and attended Pleasant Ridge Grade School and graduated from Eagle Valley High School in 1941. He was … Read more

Walker, Harriet Hortense Ward Mrs. – Obituary

Harriet Walker, 98, died on April 11, 2006, at Arcadia, Calif. With the help of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home, Harriet is now resting next to her parents at Cloverdale Cemetery in Boise. Harriet Hortense Walker, or “Aunt Horty” as she was affectionately known, was born at home in Nampa, Idaho, on Aug. 8, 1908, to Kate Share Ward and Henry B. Ward. She lost her hearing at the age of 9 months, the result of scarlet fever and whooping cough. At age 7, Harriet and her mother boarded a train at Nampa on their way to the Idaho State … Read more

Hearne, Treigh Justice – Obituary

Treigh Justice Hearne, 10 months, of Richland, Ore., passed away peacefully at his home in Richland May 7, 2009. Treigh was born on July 11, 2008, in Boise, Idaho to his proud parents Luke and Camille Hearne. Treigh was loved and adored by his parents and family. He loved being held and cuddled by his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles and Church family. His smile will be missed. Treigh is survived by his parents, Luke and Camille Hearne; his twin brother Cade Liberty Hearne; his grandparents Bob and Pam Vanhooser of Emmett, Idaho, Bruce and Karen Hearne of Halfway, Ore.; … Read more

Halladay, Virginia Jean Willis Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Virginia Jean Halladay, 66, of Baker City, died May 28, 2003, at her home with her husband by her side. Her celebration of life service will be held at Honeyman Park in Florence on June 28. Virginia was born to Eleanor and Henry Willis on June 8, 1936, at North Platte, Neb. She moved to Oregon in 1955. Jeannie will be remembered for her openness — she never knew a stranger. She had done a little of everything, from breaking horses to helping run a tavern at Florence. She was active in Special Olympics. She and her … Read more

Ritter, Jim – Obituary

Richland, Oregon Jim Ritter, 89, of Richland, died May 2, 2004, at the North Senior Care Home at Richland. There will be a Celebration of Life and Memorial Service for him at 11 a.m. Friday at the Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Jim was born at Halfway on March 3, 1915. His father was J.P. Ritter, a cattle rancher and community leader. J.P. had been a county commissioner as well as president of the local bank. Jim’s mother was Ella Belle Canaday. His siblings were Harold, Clair, Perk, Ellen and Maud. They all died earlier. The family lived on the … Read more

Forsea, Robert O. “Bob” – Obituary

Richland, Oregon Robert O. “Bob” Forsea, 82, a longtime Richland resident, died May 9, 2001, at his home. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Carrol McIntosh of the Nazarene Church at Redmond will officiate. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Forsea was born on Sept. 25, 1918, at Home. He married Mary Vandecar on July 24, 1948, at Weiser, Idaho. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3048, and a life member of the Baker Elks Lodge, No. 338. He was a … Read more

Chandler, Laina Kay Schmidt Mrs. – Obituary

Laina Kay Chandler went home to be with Jesus her Savior on March 14, 2008. A Celebration of Laina’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the Richland Elementary School in Richland, Ore. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception following the service at the Richland Grange. Laina Kay was born in Halfway, Ore., on Oct. 14, 1940 in a house by a one armed doctor. So the story begins. The day she was born was the day the world became a better place. Little did we all know that she would … Read more

Duffy, Clinton J.

Clinton J. Duffy, early day mining man of Baker county, dropped dead from a heart attack at his farm home near Richland, early Monday afternoon. Mr. Duffy, who was 83 years old was born in Ireland, and was among the first prospectors in the early ’80s in the camp of Cornucopia. He located the Queen of the West mine which was a big money maker for some time. He made a fortune in mining and later purchased a farm in Eagle Valley, engaging in farming and stock raising. Surviving are his widow, a son, Donald Duffy of Baker and a … Read more

Bennehoff, Duane Elbert – Obituary

Baker City, Baker County, Oregon Duane Elbert Bennehoff, 81, a long-time Baker City resident, died April 11, 2005, at the Boise Veterans Hospital. At his request, he was cremated. A private service will be scheduled later. Duane was born on Sept. 26, 1923, at Richland. He was the first child of Eagle and Christia Bennehoff. He attended school at Richland and went on to graduate from Multnomah Junior College at Portland. After college, Duane went into the U.S. Navy, where he served in the South Pacific during World War II. After his time in the service, Duane returned to Portland … Read more

Holland, Edward A. – Obituary

Edward A. Holland, 71, of New Bridge, died on March 25, 2005, at the emergency room of St. Elizabeth Health Services en route home from St Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute at Fruitland. At his request, there will be no funeral. Edward Arlen was born on Feb. 18, 1934, at Ontario to May and William W. Holland of Harper. He attended Harper Grade School, and then in 1947 went to the New Bridge Grade School when his father transferred with the state Highway Division from Harper to Richland. Ed attended Eagle Valley High School at Richland for four years, graduating … Read more

Ransom, Paul E. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Paul E. Ransom, 83, of La Grande and formerly of Milton-Freewater, died Aug. 8 at Rose Cottage, an adult care center, in Kennewick. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt, 1551 Dalles Military Road, Walla Walla. Pastor Roger Holden will officiate. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Paul was born Sept. 30, 1924, to Ernest and Lou Hahn Ransom in Walla Walla. He attended elementary school on Government Mountain then the Forks School on the Walla Walla River. He started high school in Prescott, Wash. His family then moved … Read more

Harris, Albert Roy “Fuz” – Obituary

Albert Roy “Fuz” Harris, 85, of Hillsboro, a former resident of Halfway, Richland and Baker City, died June 9, 2008, at Tuality Community Hospital in Hillsboro. Fuz was preceded in death by his wife, Velda Mae Black Harris; and two sisters, Ruby Meyers and Letha Roper. Survivors include daughter, Kathy Brooks, and her husband, Tom, of Hillsboro; son, Ernie Harris of Big Piney, Wyo.; grandchildren, Jason Brooks of Vancouver, Wash., Michelle Brooks of Hillsboro, Lacy Mae Harris and Chase Harris, both of Homer, Alaska, and Albert Harris and Rachel Harris, both of Baker City; great-grandchildren, Kailen and Jaedyn Brooks; brother, … Read more

Byrnel Gladys Garrett Mrs. – Obituary

Richland, Oregon Gladys Byrne, 97, a longtime Richland resident, died Dec. 31, 2001, at Elkhorn Village. Her funeral was at 11 a.m. today at Elkhorn Village with the Rev. Roger Scovil officiating and at 2 p.m. at the Richland Christian Church with the Rev. Gordon Bond of the Richland Christian Church officiating. Vault interment was at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Gladys Byrne was born on Oct. 13, 1904, (“Friday the 13th, our lucky day,” her family recalls), at Halfway to John Fredrick Garrett and Keturah Mary Coles Garrett. She was the fifth of eight children. She often told how … Read more

Stafford, Theodore – Obituary

Theodore Stafford, 75-year-old hermit, was found dead in his cabin on his homestead, 12 miles from Richland, on Wednesday of last week. Heart disease is given as the cause of death. The funeral was held in Richland. North Powder News Saturday, March 5, 1927

McNulty, Viola Margaret “Vi” Devine Mrs. – Obituary

Viola Margaret “Vi” Devine McNulty, 96, died Aug. 8, 2005, at the Siuslaw Care Center in Florence. A private family graveside service was held in honor of Viola on Aug. 18 at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. A rosary and Mass for the repose of the soul of Viola were offered at the St. Therese Catholic Church in Halfway. Vi Devine was born on Nov. 13, 1908, in Oklahoma to Herbert and Ida Cecilia Stroud Devine. At birth Vi weighed less than three pounds. Stories passed down from family indicate that her tiny head would fit in a teacup and … Read more

Sass, Alice Cundiff Hammond Mrs. – Obituary

Richland, Oregon Alice Cundiff Sass, 91, of Richland, died Sept. 4, 2001, at Settlers Park Assisted Living center. Her graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Gordon Bond of the First Christian Church will officiate. There will be a reception afterward at the First Christian Church in Richland. Mrs. Sass was born on April 24, 1910, at Halfway to Walter and Ellen Boyles Cundiff. After graduating from Richland High School in 1928, she attended Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis. She married Dan Hammond and lived in Salem until he went overseas during … Read more

Richardson, Kathryne Jeanne Motley Mrs. – Obituary

Halfway, Baker County, Oregon Kathryne Jeanne Richardson, 83, a lifetime Baker County resident, died Feb. 14, 2006, at her home in Baker City. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place Street. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Ralph Holcomb will conduct the services. Visitations will be Monday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Jeanne was born on Dec. 24, 1922, at Halfway to James Felix and Katie Nicatie Motley. She spent her entire life in Baker County except for the time she spent in the Waves … Read more

Keithley, Josephine Mary “Josie” Crumm Mrs. – Obituary

Josephine Mary “Josie” Keithley, 84, of Richland, died Feb. 25, 2008, at her home. At her request, there will be no formal funeral. Josephine Mary Crumm Keithley was born on June 3, 1923, at Ottawa, Kan., to Homer and Nellie Noe Crumm. She was raised in Kansas and graduated from high school at Beloit, Kan. Josie, as she was known to all her family and friends, worked in several professions, beginning as a waitress, cook and at a gunpowder plant in Kansas. She worked in produce for 40 years while living in California. She moved to Baker City, and worked … Read more

Williams, Daryl LaVerne Holtzer Mrs. – Obituary

Richland, Oregon Daryl LaVerne Williams, 84, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, in Richland, Ore. She will be intered at a later date with her husband in Eagle Point National Cemetery. Daryl was born on Sept. 18, 1921, in Port Carbon, Penn., to William and Laura Goodwin Holtzer. She was raised in Port Carbon and graduated from Port Carbon High School in 1939. LaVerne met and married George Edward Williams on May 28, 1940, in Minersville, Penn. Together they lived for many years in Pennsylvania raising their only son Gary then left Pennsylvania for California in January 1956 and lived in … Read more