Union County OR

Biography of Elverdo Draper

ELVERDO DRAPER. – To the leading and prominent citizen, whose name initiates this paragraph, we are pleased to accord a representation in this volume because he has manifested during the years in which he has been domiciled in Union county ability of a fine order, and because he has materially assisted in the progress of the county and substantially aided in its upbuilding, while he has developed its resources and augmented its wealth by his enterprising endeavors in his private business; and during all this commendable course there has not only been displayed a praiseworthy sagacity and integrity but a … Read more

Aldrich, Gordon – Obituary

Gordon Aldrich, 78, a lifelong Haines resident, died Sept. 30, 2007, surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Boise. His graveside funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Haines Cemetery, with Cliff Cole officiating. A reception will follow at the Haines United Methodist Church. Visitations will be Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Gordon was born Jan. 29, 1929, to Lewis and Edna (Burnside) Aldrich. A terrible snowstorm prevented the trip to Baker City, so Gordon was born in Haines in the house currently owned by Betty Brown. … Read more

Houx, Mrs. – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon Aged Cove Woman Dead Cove, Ore., Dec. 27. – Mrs. Houx, an aged resident of Cove, died at her home at midnight last night. The deceased was over 70 years of age and leaves a large family of relatives. La Grande Evening Observer Monday, December 27, 1915 Page 5

Lay, Deshler Coleman “Dash” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Deshler Coleman “Dash” Lay, 91, a former longtime Baker City resident, died April 27, 2004, at Farmington Square, an assisted care center in Medford. His graveside service was April 30, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Ashland. Chaplain Paul Hagedorn, of the Providence Hospital Hospice Unit officiated. Dash was born on June 1, 1912, to Joseph and Katie Lay, a pioneering Union County farm family. He spent most of his childhood on the family farm in “The Park,” a pristine area of woods, springs and fields in the Beagle Creek drainage, just north of Medical Springs. He … Read more

Bendshadler, Julius – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Julius Bendshadler, 85, who had recently made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Huffman, in La Grande, was buried Sunday in the Highland cemetery, following a funeral service at the Elgin Christian Church. Mr. Bendshadler died December 22. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Snodgrass & Zimmerman, Rev. George A Johnstone conducted the funeral and music was by Mrs. Bethel Bares and Mrs. Gretchen Sadler. Pall Bearers included Jonathan Green, J. E. Witherspoon, Glenn Hug, T. E. Parks, Carl Long, and William Miller. The deceased, who was born in Berne, Switzerland, December 22, 1852, came to America … Read more

Weaver, Henry

Enterprise, Oregon Henry Weaver Killed In Auto Wreck Car Driven by Hugh Campbell Turns Over as Driver Tries to Make Turn Henry Weaver of this city met his death when his auto turned over at Joseph, Sunday. Mr. Weaver and Hugh Campbell, a salesman at the Brick Garage in Joseph, were going to the Wallowa Lake Sunday morning about nine o’clock and witnesses say attempted to turn a corner at a high rate of speed. Those who saw them on the main street of Joseph say they were going at the rate of fifty miles an hour with Campbell driving … Read more

Arnoldus, Ted – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Ted Arnoldus,84, of Union, Ore., died Thursday, March 2, 2006, at his home. A private family service will be held. Interment will be at the Island City Cemetery. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest book or leave a condolence at www.danielschapel.com. Ted was born on Dec. 12, 1921, the son of James Andrew and Edna Pearl (Woods) Arnoldus in Wallowa, Ore.. The family moved to Summerville when he was a young child until graduating from Imbler High School at age 16. On July 3, 1942, he married Mayme Miller in Weiser, Idaho. He … Read more

Duncan, Eva W. – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon     Eva W. Duncan, 92, Cove, a retired school teacher, died Wednesday in a local nursing home following an extended illness. She was a school teacher here for many years, before retiring. She married Ray Duncan before World War I. He preceded her in death in 1947. Survivors include sons William Duncan, Eugene, Robert Duncan, Salem; and four grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Dempsey’s Funeral Chapel, La Grande, Rev. Clarence Kopp, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment will be in Cove Cemetery. The Observer La Grande, Oregon Thursday, January 25, 1973 Page 7 Contributed … Read more

McDaniel, Margaret May – Obituary

Margaret May McDaniel, Elgin, died Tuesday at the La Grande Nursing Center. She was 79. Mrs. McDaniel was born Nov. 1, 1903 at Elgin, the daughter of George and Anna (Smith) McDonald. On July 30, 1927, she married Clifford McDaniel in La Grande. She was a member of the Elgin Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include her husband of Elgin; son Dale McDaniel, Hillsboro; daughters Marcella Widell, Elgin, and Elaine Skochenko, Eugene; brother Harley McDonald, Summerville; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley McDonald, and a twin sister, Mary Hug. Services … Read more

Young, James D. – Obituary

Formerly of La Grande 1926-2009 James D. Young, 82, of Lincoln City and formerly of La Grande, died Jan. 29 at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles. A graveside service was held today at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Holman, Hankins, Bowker and Waud is in charge of arrangements. James was born Nov. 20, 1926, in La Grande. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Young, of Lincoln City. The Observer – Obituaries for the day of February 3, 2009

Cornwell, Eloise – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Eloise Cornwell died on Aug. 2, 2007 at the Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center in La Grande. She was 87. Mrs. Cornwell was born Feb. 8, 1920, in Enterprise to Arthur C. and Nettie L. Beam Haggerty. On July 5, 1938, she married Leonard L. Cornwell. She worked as a linotype operator for the Wallowa County Chieftain for many years. After retiring, she and her husband enjoyed traveling in “Big Brown”, their converted bus. They spent winters in Arizona and summers in Wallowa County. Mrs. Cornwell is survived by her daughter Judi and Terry Holbrook of Enterprise; grandsons … Read more

Proebstel, Sandra D. Eich Mrs. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Sandra D. Proebstel, 27, of La Grande, died Sept. 6, 2001, at Grande Ronde Hospital. At her request there will be no services. Disposition was by cremation. Mrs. Proebstel was born May 26, 1974, at Joliet, Ill., to Kenneth and Joyce Kunz Eich. She received her education in Illinois and Florida. She enlisted in the U.S. Army and met her future husband, Joshua Proebstel, at Fort Hood, Texas, where they were both stationed. They were married April 6, 1997, at Killeen, Texas. After they were discharged from the Army, they moved to La Grande, where Mrs. Proebstel … Read more

Hempe, Joseph – Obituary

Joseph Hempe, father of the Hempe brothers who reside northwest of the city, died at the home of the later Sunday, Jan 29, at the advanced age of 89 years. Cove Ledger Thursday February 2, 1899

Childers, C. D. – Obituary

“Though not unexpected, it was with deep regret that the people of Chloride received the news of the death of Constable C. D. Childers on the morning of the 21st. Always genial, good natured, and ready to lend a helping hand to the sick and needy, Cy will be greatly missed from among us.” Farewell to thee, Cy! Thy story is as the story of all. To live, then to die! And a few left to comment on thy fall. This was ever true, And so must be while man on earth shall live. The mourners are few, For those … Read more

Coe, Lee Ellen – Obituary

Lee Ellen Coe, 79, of Elgin, died Aug. 2, 1993, at Valley View Care Center in La Grande. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Elgin. Mrs. Coe was born Nov. 5, 1913, in Elgin, to William and Alma Long Breshears. She graduated from Cove High School when she was 15. She then attended the University of Oregon and graduated when she was 18. She farmed at Pine Grove and Cricket Flats. She cooked for the farm crews. After this she got her teaching certificate and … Read more

Childers, Earl Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Mrs. Childers Dies Of Consumption Fight Against Disease Proves Fruitless – Left Three Small Children Mrs. Earl Childers died early on the morning of Wednesday, October 23, at the family home in Enterprise. For three years she had been a sufferer from pulmonary tuberculosis. She made a brave fight against the dread disease but nothing could stay its progress. Late Tuesday she was seen to be growing faint and before the night had advanced far she lapsed into unconsciousness and life departed as she lay quietly as if sleeping. Mrs. Childers was Edna Knapp the daughter … Read more

Wilhelm, Evelyn – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Evelyn Wilhelm Evelyn Wilhelm, 72, of La Grande, died June 1 at her home after an extended illness. Funeral services were held on Monday at the Summerville Cemetery Chapel. Loveland Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Evelyn was born on May 5, 1935, to Gwen and Charles “Jack” Jackman in Richfield, Utah. She married Roy Wilhelm on May 25, 1952. In her early days, Evelyn liked to square dance and ride horses. She was a bowler, a talented seamstress and a quilt maker. Evelyn particularly enjoyed supporting her children and grandchildren in their school programs … Read more

Hornig, Blanche L. – Obituary

Union, Oregon Blanche L. Hornig, 85, of Salem and formerly of Union died June 1. A memorial service will begin 1 p.m. June 20 at Morningside United Methodist Church in Salem. Blanche was born in Ithaca Township, Wis., to Leslie and Libby Holeton on Sept. 28, 1921. She lived in Minnesota and Kennewick. She married Thomas Hornig in 1949, and they lived in Union, Eugene and Salem. In the ’70s, Blanche was executive secretary for the Salem League of Women Voters. She was proud to be a part of the Friday clan, and an honorary Cherry. Survivors include her husband, … Read more

Barnett, Louis – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Louie E. Barnett Jr., 58, of La Grande died May 31 at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Observer – Obituaries May 31 – June 5, 2004 Published: July 1, 2004

Yeske, Golden – Obituary

Yeske, James Golden – 57, of Roseburg, passed away October 13, 1984. He was born October 19, 1926, in La Grande, Oregon. On October 9, 1948, in Portland, Oregon, he married his wife Beverly and they lived in the Roseburg area since the early 1950s. Golden had been a teacher in the Roseburg area Elementary schools for many years and a member of the First Christian Church here in Roseburg. He was the President of the Umpqua Coin Club. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Yeske of Roseburg; 1 son, Shaun Yeske of Pocatello, Idaho; his mother, Faye Yeske, his brother, … Read more