Umatilla County OR

Considine, Dorothy H. Daggett Mrs. – Obituary

Joseph, Wallowa County, Oregon Dorothy H. Considine, 71, died Saturday, May 19, 1984 at her home in Pendleton. Recitation of the rosary was held in the Burns Mortuary chapel in Pendleton on Tuesday evening, May 22 and funeral Mass was held at St. Marys Catholic Church on May 23 with graveside services at the Enterprise cemetery on the same afternoon. Mrs. Considine moved to Pendleton in 1951 from Joseph. She was born in Joseph on October 20, 1912 to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Daggett. In 1933 she married John Groupe in Joseph. John passed away in 1949. In 1954 she … Read more

Lockett, James H. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon James (Jim) H. Lockett, 78, of McMinnville and formerly of La Grande, died Oct. 26 at the Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville. There will be an 11 a.m. memorial service today at the First Baptist Church in McMinnville with Pastor Kent Harrop officiating. A private family burial will be at the Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Lockett was born in La Grande June 16, 1928, to Arden Carmen and Gwendolyn Bell Lockett. He spent the first six years of his life in Kamela. He finished grade school in La Grande, attended high school in Athena and graduated from … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Harvey C. Means

HARVEY C. MEANS. – This flourishing merchant of the town of Umatilla was born in Missouri in 1858, and while yet a boy, in 1863, crossed the plains with his parents to Oregon, stopping in Umatilla county. During those early days he had the severe experiences of a pioneer life in this country, acquiring a hardihood and force, both of frame and character, which has ever stood him in good stead. He enjoyed the advantages off a good common-school education, and in 1880 came to the town to find a business opening, first engaging in draying, jobbing and clerking. In … Read more

Biographical Sketch of John F. Adams

JOHN F. ADAMS. – We have here the founder of the promising city of Adams, Oregon, which is located on the line of the railroad in Umatilla county. Mr. Adams was born in Franklin county, Maine, in 1835. When twenty-two years of age, he came to Douglas county, Oregon, and for five years engaged in school-teaching. Exchanging the master’s rod for the shepherd’s crook, he went extensively into the sheep business in the Umpqua valley, and in 1865 transferred his flocks to Umatilla county. Here he has lived twenty-three years. Besides the culture of sheep, he has devoted much time … Read more

Biographical Sketch of William T. Wright

WM. T. WRIGHT. – Mr. Wright, who has demonstrated the practicability of fruit culture in the Umatilla country, was born in Massachusetts in 1830. His father was a molder and worker in iron furnaces, and in 1840 moved to Ohio, where Mr. Wright as a boy received a common-school education, and remained with his parents until of age, when he engaged in stock-dealing on his own account. In 1853 he came to California, mining, gardening, speculating and stock-dealing. In 1859 he returned to Ohio and engaged in the oil-well region at Mecca and in Pennsylvania. Ten years later he went … Read more

Bowman, Lydia Margaret Brelsford – Obituary

Mrs. Lydia Bowman, aged 82, a pioneer of this county and beloved by many friends here, passed away yesterday [May 23, 1926] at 5:30 p.m. after an illness of seven months. Mrs. Bowman was born in Ohio and at the age of six years went with her parents from Ohio to Iowa, crossing the plains and coming from thence to this county, when she was 16 years of age. The Bowman family lived near Pilot Rock for a few years and came from there to Pendleton, where Mrs. Bowman had since resided. Surviving Mrs. Bowman are the following children: Mrs. … Read more

Harvey, Edna Irene – Obituary

Edna Irene Harvey, 99, of La Grande, died March 19 at home. A service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Eternal Hill Cemetery in Oceanside, Calif. Family and friends may sign the guest book online at www.danielsknopp.com . Edna was born Oct. 18, 1908, to Allan and Daisy (Cox) Reeves in Springhill, La. She married Leonard Burr “Buck” Harvey, and they lived in Gresham, Pendleton and Texas. In 1969, they moved to Oceanside. She was active in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Oceanside and with ladies’ organizations. The couple loved working in their yard and always kept it … Read more

Morin, Raymond Alton “Ray” – Obituary

Raymond Alton “Ray” Morin, 74, of Baker City died Feb. 23, 2006, at his home. At his request, there will be no service. In the spring, his family and friends will gather to celebrate his life. Ray was born on Dec. 8, 1931, at Kellogg, Idaho. The family later moved to Oregon where he resided the rest of his life. Ray loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and panning for gold. He served his country, in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was stationed at Korea, Japan and then Germany before coming home. His life’s work was … Read more

Moody, Marguerite Lee – Obituary

Word was received here this morning [May 15, 1909] of the death of Mrs. R. P. Moody at an advanced age, at the home of her son, Albert Moody, on Cabbage Hill. The cause of death and none of the particulars of her life could be learned today. The body will be brought to Pendleton this evening and the funeral services will be conducted at the Baker & Folsom undertaking parlors tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock. In addition to her son, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William Rhodes, who also resides on Cabbage Hill. Mr. Moody died October … Read more

Spears, Grace M.L. Draper Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Grace M.L. Spears, 82, of Baker City died July 23, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Aaron Olgesbee of the Agape Christian Center will officiate. Because of the ongoing construction, those attending the funeral are asked to park on Estes Street. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Grace was born on March 1, 1921, at Hyannis, Neb., to Ira S. and Myrtle Lester Draper. She attended school at Fort Morgan, Colo., where she graduated from high … Read more

Buchanan, Gary J. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Gary J. Buchanan, 34, formerly of La Grande, died Sunday in Hermiston. Mr. Buchanan was born Sept. 25, 1953, to Harry and Laneta (Gray) Buchanan of La Grande. He lived in La Grande until moving to Echo last summer to work on the Mosgrove Ranch. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 259 of La Grande. He is survived by sons, Gary Dean and Jason, both of Ontario; brothers, Terry Ray Buchanan of Chatteroy, Wash., and Jack Thomas Buchanan of Seattle; sister Carol Kay Baycroft of Spokane; grandmother, Verda Gray … Read more

Hooker, Naomi Moffett Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Naomi Hooker, 91, of Pendleton, a former Baker City resident, died May 17, 2004, at a foster care home. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Baker City Christian Church, 2998 Eighth St. Ritualistic rites will be conducted by Esther Chapter 11, Order of Eastern Star. Pastor Roger Scovil will officiate. Visitations will be until 7 o’clock tonight and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Mrs. Hooker was born on Nov. 14, 1912, at Junction City to John Henry and Katie Hayes Moffett. She attended school at Lane … Read more

Berland, Barbara Ruth – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Barbara Ruth Berland, 92, of Pendleton, died Feb. 25, 2004. She was born Aug. 31, 1911 to Burton and Mabel (Gray) Kelsay in Burns. After graduating from Redmond High School in 1931, she lived with an aunt when she was selected as a princess for the Fourth of July Celebration in Enterprise. She married Marvin “Jake” Berland of Paradise in 1933 and together they ranched in Wallowa County for the next 30 years. She did office work for the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service for 10 years, served on the Deer Creek School Board and substitute taught. She moved … Read more

Umatilla County, Oregon Census

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Mathews, Paul F. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Paul F. Mathews, 78, of Baker City, died Nov. 27, 2001, at his home. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Monte Loyd of Baker Valley Christian Assembly will officiate. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pilot Rock Cemetery. There will be a private family visitation. Mr. Mathews was born on April 2, 1923, at Pilot Rock to William and Florence Howe Mathews. He was raised and educated in Pilot Rock. Mr. Mathews enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the … Read more

Curry, Della Viola Morris Mrs. – Obituary

Halfway, Baker County, Oregon Della Viola Morris Curry, 88, of Halfway died Jan. 3, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Halfway. Interment will be at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Friends are invited to join the family afterward for a reception at the Halfway LDS Church. Della Viola Morris Curry was born on Sept. 28, 1914, at Richland to Thomas Lemuel Morris and Bertha Olive Makinson Morris. Della was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a quick wit and … Read more

Burnside, Viola M. “Vi” Driver Mrs. – Obituary

Viola M. “Vi” Burnside, 80, of Hermiston, a former Baker City resident, died Feb. 17, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center in Hermiston. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Burns Mortuary Chapel in Hermiston. Burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery. Vi was born April 3, 1926, at Tipton, Iowa, to William and Dorothy Williamson Driver. She was raised at Lincoln, Neb., where she attended schools until moving to Pondosa at the age of 13. She married Floyd H. Burnside on June 12, 1947, at La Grande. They lived at Baker City for a time before … Read more

Ingram, Helen Marie (Reece) – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Graveside Funeral Services for Enterprise native Helen Marie (Reece)-Ingram of Athena was held at Olney cemetery in Pendleton Monday, April 4, 1988. Ingram, 59, died at home March 31. She was born July 27, 1928 at Enterprise to Lacy and Ruth Eaton-Reece. She grew up and attended schools in Enterprise before moving to Umatilla County in 1950. She married Walt Ingram on June 20, 1965. Survivors include sons, J.R. Warnock of Pendleton and Jack Ingram of Enterprise; a daughter, Sandy L. Warnock Machu of Joseph; brothers, Bill Reece of North Carolina, Dean and Wilbur Reece of … Read more

Dalton, James Everett – Obituary

James Everett Dalton, 81, of Umatilla and formerly of Baker City and La Grande, died Aug. 28, 2007, at his home. His graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Dalton was born on March 14, 1926, the son of Isaac Clayton and Stella Viola March Dalton, in La Grande. After graduating from La Grande High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served his country until he was honorably discharged in May of 1946. Mr. Dalton was employed as … Read more

Mathews, Ada M. Paugh Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Ada M. Mathews, 76, of Baker City died Nov. 4, 2002, at her home. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Monte Loyd of the Baker Valley Christian Assembly will officiate. Interment will be at 2 p.m. at Pilot Rock Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Ada was born July 9, 1926, at Norton, Kan. She was a daughter of Merl and Mary Olive Culligan Paugh. In 1933, she moved with her parents to Milton-Freewater where she received her … Read more