Union County OR

Gardner, Grant – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon After a long illness, Grant Gardner passed away at his home in Cove Wednesday, Dec. 21. The family came to Cove in 1911 coming form Burnt Fork, Wyo. The deceased was born in San Francisco, Ca., 64 years ago. He was married to Miss Lucy Hayes at Cedar, Colo. Five children were born to this union, two of whom died from diphtheria while they were living in Wyoming. The disease was particularly severe, the boy, Merrit, 13 and his sister of 11 years, died within a few days of each other. After their death Mr. Gardner … Read more

Lynch, Fraty Mrs. – Obituary

In Memoriam At the family residence seven miles north of Enterprise, in Wallowa County, Oregon, at 12 o’clock Saturday night May 13, 1899, Mrs. Fraty Lynch, beloved wife of Winnie Lynch, aged 21 years, 1 month and 19 days. The deceased was a daughter of our esteemed neighbors Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Peal and sister of Mrs. W.F. Alexander, Misses Mollie and May Peal and Dudley and Bennie Peal, all residing in the Cove. The remains of the deceased were brought to the home of her parents, arriving at six o’clock Monday evening, and the funeral took place Tuesday forenoon … Read more

Colt, May – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Miss May Colt, 73, resident of 1601 Walnut St., died Tuesday at a local hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniels Funeral Home and burial follows in Summerville cemetery. Born in Summerville, Miss Colt had lived in Union County all her life. She was a 50-year member of Jewel Rebecca Lodge of Summerville and the Union County Historical Society. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Ada Goss and Mrs. Arleta Hiatt, both of La Grande; and 11 nieces and nephews and 20 great nieces and nephews. Observer La Grande, Oregon May 29, … Read more

Fain, Sheri Ann Putman Mrs. – Obituary

North Powder, Oregon Sheri Ann Fain, 23, of Soldotna, Alaska, died of natural causes on March 5, 2004, at Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna. Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Peninsula Memorial Chapel. Bishop William Thomas will officiate. Sheri was born on June 17, 1980, at La Grande to Daniel and Carla Putman. She attended Powder Valley Schools at North Powder through the 11th grade and graduated from Skyview High School at Soldotna. She married Jorel Fain in 2003. The couple made their home at Soldotna. They started their family with the birth of their … Read more

Bruce, Mary Jo – Obituary

Palmer Junction, Oregon Mary Jo Bruce, 81, formerly of Hermiston died Tuesday at the home of her daughter in Palmer Junction. A graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday Sept. 1 at the Hermiston Cemetery with a reception following at the First Christian Church on Highland Ave. Mrs. Bruce was born June 1, 1925, to Patrick Donald and Mary Josephine Stubbs Quinn in Burwell, Neb. She married Owen Lee Bruce in Grand Junction, Colo. on Jan. 25, 1944, and graduated from high school in Ouray, Colo., the same year. The couple came to Oregon in 1947 and lived in … Read more

Young, Bryce J., Dr. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Dr. Bryce J. Young, 73, of College Place, Wash., a former La Grande resident, died Feb. 4, 2004, in an accident while bicycling in Argentina. There was a service for him on Feb. 15 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in La Grande. Dr. Young was born June 3, 1930, to Bryce L. and Marjorie Mallett Young at Glendive, Mont. He graduated from high school in Miles City, Mont., and attended Walla Walla College. He received his medical training at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, Calif., and his eye specialist’s training at White Memorial Hospital in Los … 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

Biography of Samuel D. Cole

When the history of Wallowa County is written, the names of the pioneers are first, when the history of our nation is written let the names of those who fought her battles appear first. In both of these commendable positions appears the gentleman whose name heads this paragraph, and it is with especial (sic) pride and pleasure that we grant him representation in this volume. He was one of those noble men who assisted to open this county; and when dark clouds hung thick over our nation, the banner had been subjected to insult, and freedom’s institutions were trembling before … Read more

Glenn, Rweola Estella – Obituary

Summerville, Oregon Reola Estella Glenn, 75 of Summerville, died May 9 at her home. A celebration of life luncheon will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Summerville Lodge Hall. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be available later. La Grande Observer – Obituaries for the day of May 12, 2008 _____________________________________ Reola Estella Glenn, 75, of Summerville, died May 9 at her home. A celebration of life luncheon will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Summerville Odd Fellows Hall. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Reola … Read more

Hall, John – Obituary

His Eternal Rest The Eldorado county (Cal:) Republican of September 27th, contains the following notice of the death of Mr. John Hall, a gentleman who was known by many here, and father of the Hall brothers of Union: “The death of this old and well known resident occurred at his residence in Placerville last Thursday after a long and very severe illness arising from heart disease. A large crowd of his old friends attended the funeral, the interment being in City Cemetery where children of the deceased were entombed years ago. Mr. Hall was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in … Read more

Biography of Turner Oliver

TURNER OLIVER. – This wide-awake citizen of Union county is the son of Hiram W. Oliver, a biographical sketch of whom is also included in this work. He was born on May 7, 1860, in Iowa; and, although but four years old when crossing the plains, he remembers distinctly some of the exciting incidents of the journey to the Grande Ronde, particularly the pursuit of a band of Indians who were making off with the horses of the train, but upon close pressure were obliged to let go all except those belonging to two Dutchmen, who were in ill odor … Read more

Davidson, Gilda Marie – Obituary

Gilda Davidson Dies in Athens Gilda Marie Davidson, a long-time resident of Union and Wallowa counties, died September 13, in Athens, Greece where she had been receiving medical care for a week. She was 63. The daughter of Henry Newton and Jeannie Gail Ashby, she was born March 5, 1912 in Kansas City, Mo. She and her family moved to La Grande in 1922. She was graduated from La Grande High School and from Lindenwood School for Girls in St. Louis, Mo. She was married to John Raymond Davidson June 23, 1936. The Davidson and Ashby’s moved from La Grande … Read more

Crawford, June M. Howden Gerry Mrs. – Obituary

June M. Gerry-Crawford, 86, of La Grande, died June 11, 2008, at her home after a long illness. There will be a Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. Monday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation, and Life Celebration Center in La Grande. Doug Edmonds, minister of the La Grande Church of Christ, will officiate. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. June was born in 1921 at Eugene to Harry and Nellie Dickenson Howden of Haines. She graduated from Haines High School as valedictorian in 1939 and went on to graduate from Baker College of Business. She married James … Read more

Christensen, Betty Jane – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Betty Jane Christensen, 88, formerly of La Grande, died March 17 in Gilbert, Ariz. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St., La Grande, and 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 1802 Gekeler. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the LDS Stake Center, followed by dedication of the grave at Grandview Cemetery. Mrs. Chistensen was born March 16, 1919, to Roy and Blanche (Kessler) Grice in Hutchinson, Kan. Her family moved to Oregon when she … Read more

Munger, Robert W. – Obituary

Local Merchant Dies Suddenly Robert W. Munger, aged 63, manager of N. K. West and Company Gents’ Furnishing, died very unexpectedly this morning at his home in the Grande Ronde apartments. He was born June 13, 1880, in Waverly, Iowa, and had resided in La Grande two years. He is survived by his widow, Lucille, four children, Richard, in the U. S. service in St. Louis, Missouri, Robert of Long Beach, California, Mrs. Dorothy Coombs of Long Beach, and Mrs. James Kelly of Longview, Washington. Funeral announcements will be made later. The La Grande Evening Observer, La Grande, Oregon, Monday … Read more

Jones, J. E. – Obituary

Summerville, Union County, Oregon At Summerville, July 12th at the home of his son-in-law Charles Downes, Mr. J.E. Jones aged 71 years. Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday July 25, 1889

Chaplin, Hannah Mrs. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon The death of Mrs. Hannah Chaplin occurred in La Grande Saturday morning, March 25, 1905. Deceased was 82 years and 6 months old. Mrs. Hannah Chaplin crossed the plains to Oregon in 1854, settling in Marion county, and in 1863 moved to La Grande, in which city she resided until the time of her death. Being one of the early pioneers of this county, she had a large circle of friends who are left to mourn her loss. In this city she leaves two nephews, Wm. and W.L. Arnold, who were at her bedside at … Read more

Jasper, George M. – Obituary

George M. Jasper Dies In Idaho Funeral services for George M. Jasper, who died Wednesday at his home in Meridian, Ida., will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the Snodgrass chapel. Mr. Jasper was 75 years old and a native of Corvallis, but he spent most of his early life in Cove. He was an uncle of Mrs. Frank Conley, Cove. Other survivors include his widow, Ella Boswell Jasper; three daughters and one son: Ora and Gladys, San Jose, Cal.; and Vina and Terrell, Meridian. La Grande Evening Observer Friday, April 5, 1940 Front Page

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

Clausen, Edward – Obituary

One Killed, Two Hurt In La Grande Accident La Grande, June 23. – Edward Clausen was killed. Mrs. Clausen received a broken arm, and Jullius Clausen, a brother, suffered a fractured skull when a coupe in which they were riding at excessive speed, according to police, overturned last night at about 12:45 on the Mt. Glen road at the first turn north of Riverside park. They were trying to turn the corner when the car upset pinning both men underneath in about one foot of water. Julius Clausen was saved from drowning by the arrival of Albert Felk, who was … Read more