Union County OR

Biography of George Horsepool

GEORGE HORSEPOOL. Deceased. – Among the many pioneers who came to the county of Union while it was still unorganized, most of them passed to the western part of the state and but few stopped to locate in the Grande Ronde valley. Among the veryfirst ones who did settle here was the subject of this memorial. September, 1862, was the date of his arrival and he labored from that time until the day of his death in faithful business enterprise tomake a prosperous section and fit the land for the home of the men who now reside here. He did … Read more

Holt, James – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon James Holt, 58, of La Grande, died April 5 after a short battle with cancer. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at The Place, 62846 Philynda Loop, near Buchanan and McAlister. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Known as Jess, he was born Aug. 20, 1948, to Janice and Russell Holt in Pocatello, Idaho. He grew up in Boise, graduating from Borah High School in 1966, and served in the Air Force from 1968 to 1972. In 1978 he earned a degree in civil engineering from the University of … Read more

Filkins, Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Filkins, an eccentric character, who has been living with her husband, when she was not living somewhere else and resided in the foothills west of town, disappeared one night two weeks ago and no trace of her has yet been found. Since writing the above Mrs. Filkins’ dead body has been found in the mountains about three miles from the Filkins’ ranch in a badly mutilated condition having been devoured by wild animals. The most probably theory of her death is that in a passion she left as she did about three weeks ago, after dark, and came to … Read more

Williams, Adele R. Lewis Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Adele R. Williams, 79, a longtime Baker City resident, died Dec. 17, 2000, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Coles-Strommer Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Father John R. Jasper of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral will officiate. Interment will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be today until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Williams was born April 27, 1921, in Baker County to Percy and Thelma (Peterson) Lewis. She received her education in Baker County, and married Chester O. Williams on May … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Charles C. Beggs

No grander monument can be placed at the head of the grave of any man than the noble work that the pioneers did in this section of the country, when they fought back the bloodthirsty hordes of savages and invaded the wilds of nature, to reclaim for homes and civilization’s abode these regions which was done at the expense of much trying labor, great hardships, perils of serious nature and self-denial all the way through. Among this worthy class and deserving of special honor for his faithful life and excellent achievements, is the esteemed subject of this memoir, to whom … Read more

Daron, Herb – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Herb Daron Is Laid To Rest Here Thursday Funeral services for Herb Daron, well-known life-long resident of Elgin, were held from the Elgin Christian Church Thursday, at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Daron died at Elgin Monday, March 15, at the age of 78 years, having been in failing health for several months. Officiating at the last rites were Rev. Ed Liggett of the Christian Church and Rev. Leonard Gallivan of the Nazarene Church. Soloist was Mrs. Dorothy Gallivan, accompanied by Mrs. Mabel Bendshadler. Interment was in the Elgin Cemetery, with the Pallbearers being John Hathron, Walter Cross, … Read more

Workman, Sarah Helen – Obituary

Stroke is Fatal to Mrs. Workman; Burial Thursday Mrs. Sarah Helen Workman, a resident of La Grande the last 328 years, died at the Grande Ronde hospital at an early hour this morning following a stroke. Funeral services will be held at the Snodgrass and Zimmerman mortuary, with Rev. M. H. Greenlee, of the Fir Street Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will take place in the family plot at Elgin. A native of Logan county, West Virginia, Mrs. Workman was 67 years, seven months and 113 days of age. She was born April 18, 1869. Survivors include her widowed husband, Edwin, … Read more

Burford, Frank Leslie – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon Funeral services for Mr. Frank Leslie Burford, Of Union, 82, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Methodist Church in Union under the direction of the Beatty Chapel. The Rev. James H. Soden of the Calvary Baptist Church in Baker will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot in the Union Cemetery. Mr. Burford died early Monday morning, Jan 31, (1972) after a short illness. Mr. Burford was born on Oct. 1, 1889 at Cove, the son of James Samuel and Minnie Rundall Burford. He attended schools in Cove, and farmed in High … Read more

Axness, Vivian Pauline Benedict Mrs. – Obituary

Haines, Baker County, Oregon Vivian Pauline Axness, 81, of Haines, died March 3, 2006, at her home. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Haines Methodist Church. Sally Wiens will officiate. Interment be at the Haines Cemetery. Visitations will be from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Vivian was born to Francis Benedict and Lena Johnson Benedict on May 26, 1924, at Taylor, Wis. She grew up on her parents’ farm in rural Taylor as the fourth of seven children. Her siblings were Levine, Basil, Freeman, Vivian, Marion, Ellsworth, and Vilas. … Read more

Hug, Glen – Obituary

Many Attend Last Rites Of Late Glen Hug Friends and relatives from every neighborhood of the Elgin district and from many districts in Union county were present at the Christian church in Elgin at 2:30 Sunday afternoon to honor and pay a tribute of respect to the late Glenn Hug, who passed from this mortal life at Grande Ronde Hospital, early Thursday morning, September 24, 1942. Having been born near Elgin and having spent his entire life here, as well as being a member of one of the largest families in Union county, the attendance at the funeral services, and … Read more

Schultz, Harold Herman – Obituary

School Boy Victim Of Fall From Mountain Harold Herman Schultz, 10, died Sunday night at the Grande Ronde hospital from injuries, he received when he fell from a cliff in the vicinity of Devil’s slide near La Grande and plunged 40 feet to the rocks below. Harold was in the company of seven other boys who were led on a Sunday afternoon hiking excursion up to Rooster peak by Elmer Miller of the Christian church. Miller said that he was keeping the boys with him as much as possible on the trip, but Harold must have wandered off on a … Read more

Thomas, Thelma Gwendolyn Erdman Mrs. – Obituary

Thelma Gwendolyn Thomas, 92, of Baker City, died Feb. 1, 2005, at her home. Private family interment will be Friday at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Wash. She will be laid to rest next to her husband, Bus. Thelma Gwendolyn was born on Sept. 25, 1913, at St. Louis to Alexander and Clair Erdman. She was raised and educated at Denver. Thelma met and married Louis “Bus” Thomas in 1935. Shortly after that they moved to Los Angeles. They had one son, Ron. Thelma and Bus owned and operated a printing and calendar binding business. She was always known … Read more

Rogers, Vernon Irving “Vern” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Vernon Irving “Vern” Rogers, 84, of Baker City, died Sept. 9, 2004, in Boise, Idaho. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2625 Hughes Lane. Bishop David Richards will officiate. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after the services. Vern was born on Aug. 23, 1920, at Maquon, Ill., to Irving Holt and Vivian Lois Burroughs Rogers. He was the eldest of nine children. Vern’s father, … Read more

Williamson, John Leo – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon John Leo Williamson, 37, of La Grande, died Dec. 26 at Grande Ronde Hospital after a long battle with bone cancer. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in La Grande. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Mr. Williamson was born in Baker City Jan. 21, 1969, to John H. Williamson of Baker City and Alice (Stroud) Williamson of La Grande. He attended school in both La Grande and Baker City. He married Martha Eoff of Elgin. They have two sons, Donald, 13, and Lucas, 10. The couple … Read more

Biography of Samuel F. Newhard

SAMUEL F. NEWHARD. – This venerable and esteemed citizen of Union county and resident of Lagrande is one of the worthy pioneers that hewed a way into the regions of the west and left a trail where others might follow to reap the good and that had been tapped by these hardy and intrepid predecessors. From the first days when he pressed the sod in this county until the present he has been in the vanguard of progress and his efforts have brought many dollars of wealth to the county, and his wise counsels have aided materially in shaping the … 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

Campbell, Robert – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Word was received here this week of the death of Robert Campbell which occurred at Palto Alto, California, where he had been confined in an open-air sanitorium for several months. Mr. Campbell spent his early life in North Powder with his foster parents Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Campbell, who moved to Portland several years ago, where Robert resided, until he answered the call of his country and enlisted for overseas service. It was while stationed in the Hawaiian Islands that he contracted tuberculosis which resulted in his death. The burial was held in Palo Alto … Read more

Biography of James J. Stanley

A pioneer of this country before Wallowa County had a separate political existence, entrusted frequently with the duties and responsibilities of public office by his fellows, a prominent figure in the county today, and one who has assisted materially in up building the same and in its substantial advancement, the subject of this sketch is deserving of especial mention, since also he is one of those brave and self-sacrificing men who left home and loved ones for the field of bloodshed and carnage of war, when the flag of freedom was attacked by the minions of treason, and there he … Read more

McClure, James N. – Obituary

Grand Ronde Pioneer Is Called By Death James N. McClure, a member of one of Grande Ronde Valley’s oldest pioneer families, died at Hot Lake, last Wednesday at about 6:45 o’clock, following a stroke of paralysis several hours previous. He was born Jan. 2, 1858 and was 69 years, six months and 24 days old at death. Practically all of his life was spent in Union county, on a farm in the Ladd Canyon community. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, Mrs. Helen McClure; one daughter, Mrs. Ed Johnson and two sons, Harley and Neal, all of Pendleton; … Read more

Rinehart, Martin Luther – Obituary

At Summerville, July 26th, Martin Luther son of Henry and Margaret Rinehart, aged 5 months and 26 days. The Sentinel, Union Saturday, August 19, 1876