Union County OR

Hulick, John – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon It becomes our painful duty to announce the death of John Hulick, an esteemed and well known citizen of Cove, which occurred about 8 o’clock Monday morning at the George Jasper place in Lower Cove, 8 miles south of here. He was driving a four horse team to a granary and had driven up to the door and stopped and had thrown on the brake. Jas. Coles who was with him had gone into the granary and when the team stopped he looked out and told Mr. Hulick to drive closer. He noticed he was leaning … Read more

Hearing, Alma Violet – Obituary

Alma Hearing of 423 Sac Annex, died Wed., August 30th, at the local hospital at the age of 63 Mrs. Hearing was born September 10, 1888 at San Francisco, Calif. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McCulloch. She moved with her family to Northeastern Oregon in 1889. On October 6, 1915 she was married to Merle V. Hearing at Enterprise. She lived most of her life in Wallowa and moved to La Grande in 1961. Hearing preceded his wife in death July 5, 1963. She was also preceded in death by one son, Harold Hearing on Oct. 3, 1966. … Read more

Hendrickson, Lucille Carter – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Prominent Woman Takes Own Life Sending her two children to a movie and telephoning her husband to come home before it was too late. Mrs. Lucille Carter Hendrickson, Oregon Poetess, shot herself through the heart at her home in La Grande, Sunday afternoon. She was dead when her husband reached the house. A letter asking him to educate their boy and girl, 13 and 14 years of age, ended with the words, “I feel my life has been a failure.” North Powder News Saturday, July 31, 1926

Klepper, Harry (aka Snapp) – Obituary

Harry Snapp Called Suddenly By Death Following a brief attack of heart trouble, Harry Snapp, 55, died at the home of a sister in Baker Friday afternoon of last week. At the time of his death Mr. Snapp was in the employ of the Blue Mountain garage at La Grande and was probably the best known auto salesman in this section. He had been employed during the past two years with several dealers in Baker and La Grande. He was a native of Missouri and had a number of relatives living near Scranton in that state. North Powder News Saturday, … Read more

Gentry, Clifford Wayne – Obituary

Union, Oregon Clifford Wayne Gentry, 76, of Union, died March 20, 2001, at his home. A memorial service will be scheduled later. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley in La Grande. Mr. Gentry was born Sept. 8, 1924, at Baker City to Ruben and Ethel (Ingram) Gentry. He attended school in Halfway before moving to Pilot Rock, where he graduated from high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served during World War II on PT boats along with the late President John F. Kennedy. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Mr. … Read more

Adkins, Vernon Wesley – Obituary

Vernon Wesley Adkins, 86, of Union, died Dec. 11 at his home. At his request there will be no public services. Mr. Adkins was born Nov. 3, 1919, to Wesley and Anna May Ego Adkins in Baker City. He was raised in Cove and Union. On Oct. 5, 1940, he married Iris Taylor in Weiser, Idaho. He worked for the Union Railroad of Oregon for a number of years before working as a meat cutter for Union Cash Grocery until 1983 when he retired. Mr. Adkins was a life member of the Grande Ronde Valley Masonic Lodge and the Royal … Read more

Biography of James A. Russell

JAMES A. RUSSELL. – A well-known and esteemed member of the business world of Island City, where he operates a butchering establishment and also handles much stock, the subject of this article is deserving of representation in this volume, since he is not only now one of the prominent men of the county but has spent practically all of his life in this valley and has labored with zeal for the advancement of its interests. James A. was born on September 23, 1861, in Linesville, Iowa, being the son of Thomas J. and Savannah C. (Atha) Russell, who started the … Read more

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

Dean, Barbara June – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Former Union County Treasurer Barbara June Dean, 84, died April 14 at her home in La Grande. There will be no services. Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center is in charge of arrangements. Barbara was born Dec. 7, 1923, to William Humphrey and June Alta (Evans) Morrison in Halfway. After graduating from high school in Baker she attended business college. On Oct. 10, 1942, she married Byrl Dean in Weiser, Idaho. In 1961 she began working at the Union County Courthouse and in 1976 she was elected Union County treasurer. She served four terms, a total … Read more

Gray, Erma L. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Erma L. Gray passed away at the Wallowa County Nursing home in Enterprise on December 28, 1983. She was born August 29, 1897 at Elgin, daughter of Thomas and Nettie Henderson Scott. On Nov. 19, 1913 she was married to John Gray at Enterprise. Her husband preceded her in death. She was a homemaker most of her life. Survivors include three sons, Gerald Gray of North Powder, John Gray of Huntington and Clark Gray of Union; six daughters, Leona Scott of Elgin, Lenis Bales of West Fir, Ore., Lela Fordice of North Powder, Lillian Newton of … Read more

Biography of Norman Simon Hubbell

To the brave pioneers of the early ’60s and ’70s Idaho owes, in a large measure, the prosperity she now enjoys, as a state. Among those hardy souls and courageous hearts who then believed in her future, and by long years of toil and undaunted perseverance assisted nobly in the development of her resources, is the subject of this article; and no one is more worthy of representation in the annals of the state. The ancestors of Norman S. Hubbell were respected American citizens for many generations. He was born near Burdette, in what is now Schuyler County, New York, … Read more

Harrison, T. J. – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Thomas Jefferson Harrison, pioneer resident of North Powder died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Jake Simonis last Thursday night at 8 o’clock at the age of 83. Mr. Harrison had not been in the best of health for a number of years. He was a member of the G.A.R. and his passing marks again the thinning ranks of this organization. Mr. Harrison is survived by five sons, Charles, John, George, Ira and Bennett, and two daughters, Mrs. Jake Simonis of this city and Mrs. Henry Locken of Haines. Funeral services were held from … Read more

Snowberger, Kenneth Merritt – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Kenneth Merritt Snowberger, 80, of La Grande, died April 20 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Pendleton. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Private burial will be at the Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Mr. Snowberger was born April 6, 1927, to Merritt Kenneth and Vivian (Jameson) Snowberger in Payette, Idaho. On May 30, 1948, he married Nettie Marie Ring in McPherson, Kan., and they moved to La Grande in 1973. He loved teaching children and served as a Vacation Bible School teacher and Sunday school teacher. He also … Read more

Messenger, Katherine – Obituary

The following clipping is from a California paper, relating particulars of the recent death of a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Messenger, formerly of Union, and will interest some of the older residents of this place: Instant death overtook 8-year-old Katherine Messenger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Messenger of Burbank, when an automobile in which she and her father were driving up the Mt. Wilson road backed of the grade at 11;30 a.m. yesterday and fell 350 feet into the gorge below. Mr. Messenger was thrown clear of the car. He suffered severely from nerve shock after the … Read more

Miller, Ed – Obituary

Union, Oregon Edward “Ed” Odin Miller, 64, of Union, died Aug. 19 at his home. A celebration of life memorial gathering will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show clubhouse. Ed was born May 5, 1944, to Odin and Fonda (Helmick) Miller in La Grande. He graduated from Union High School and then attended Oregon State University and Eastern Oregon University. He was a fourth generation rancher in Union. On July 31, 1965, he married Sue Cunningham in Union. Survivors include his wife, Sue of Union; children, Cassie Miller of Pendleton, Cinda and Justin … Read more

Cook, Nora – Obituary

Funeral services for Nora Anna Cook, 47, who died at a hospital here Thursday morning after a short illness, will be held at Summerville chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. She was born in Union County January 20, 1893 and had made her home in the valley all her life. She leaves two children, Wesley of Alicel and Mrs. Milda McCoy of Irrigon; one brother, Charles Hamilton, with whom she made her home at Alicel; three sisters, Sally Gray of Bend, Hattie Wright of Joseph and Lettie Pratt of Alicel. The Observer Friday, November 22, 1940 Page 3 Contributed by: Tom … Read more

Ashmead, Olive (nee Goff) – Obituary

Olive Ashmead (nee Goff), beloved wife of Howard D. Ashmead, a recent resident of Union and vicinity, passed away at the Walla Walla Sanitorium, College Place, Washington, Thursday evening December second. Mrs. Ashmead was born in Baker, Oregon, Oct 15, 1897. Her family moved to this city twelve years later, then to High Valley where she was married on Christmas Day 1913. She was very patient through long weeks of suffering from acute rheumatic fever. But is now laid to reset in the Wenatchee cemetery overlooking the beautiful valley of that name. Beside her husband and two daughters, she leaves … Read more

Brookshier, George Eugene – Obituary

Union, Oregon George Eugene Brookshier, 71, of Union died Nov. 27 at his home. A funeral service is planned for 11 a.m. Friday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. There will be viewings before the service, beginning at 9 a.m., and after the service. Mr. Brookshier was born Dec. 8, 1934, to George Earl and Blanche Brookshier in Ottawa, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Iowa. After graduating from high school, he became a tool fabricator in the manufacturing business. He married Ethel Kassebaum in Bell, Calif., on Jan. 10, 1958, and the couple had four children. He was a member … Read more

Fisher, Lillian – Obituary

Fisher, Lillian Succumbs After Lengthy IllnessLillian May Fisher died at her home at 1208 Seventh street about 3:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church at Cove Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. C.C. Callahan, of Union, in charge. Burial will follow in the Cove cemetery, with Snodgrass and Zimmerman in charge of arrangements. Born in Isadora, Mo. Jan. 19, 1884, she was 53 years, 11 months and 25 days of age. She leaves her widowed husband, Charles; two sons, John K. and Charles Richard, both seniors at Oregon State … Read more

Childers, Cecil – Obituary

Cecil Childers, 91, of Joseph, died at La Grande, on May 18, 1991. He was born July 6, 1899, at Lostine, the son of George and Liza (Herring) Childers. On July 24, 1921, he married his wife, Thelma Marie. He worked for the park services. Survivors include his wife, Thelma of Joseph; son, Jack, of Joseph; and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were held at the Joseph Baptist Church with vault interment following in the Lostine Cemetery. Memorial in his memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice in care of Bollman Funeral Home, in Enterprise. Wallowa County Chieftain, Enterprise, … Read more