Union County OR

Hathaway, Robert M. – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon Robert M. Hathaway, of this city died at the hospital in Portland, Friday afternoon. Mr. Hathaway was taken to Portland Thursday morning where an operation was performed for appendicitis from which he never rallied. The funeral took place from the M.E. church in this city Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mr. Hathaway was a bright young man about twenty-three years of age and was well liked by all who knew him. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Warden Hathaway who have the sympathy of the entire community. Cove Ledger. Thursday January 19, 1899 Contributed … Read more

Arnoldus, Vivian Dorene – Obituary

Imbler, Oregon Vivian Dorene Arnoldus, 91, of Imbler died Nov. 28 at her home. A funeral service is planned for 1 p.m. Monday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Viewings will be conducted from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday and before the service, from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Arnoldus was born Feb. 11, 1915, to Sterling Price and Maude Abel Literal in Dayton, Wash., where she attended school. She married Armond James Arnoldus on March 26, 1942, in Portland. Her husband worked at Commercial Iron Works as an electrician. The couple lived in Hermiston before settling on a farm in … Read more

Goodnough, Ray C. – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Dies Sunday Ray C. Goodnough, 57 , 905 Spring, a resident of La Grande all his life and an active club-man in this city, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Sunday at the La Grande Elks club. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 PM in the Snodgrass funeral home by Rev. Louis M. Samson, First Presbyterian church pastor, assisted by the Elks lodge. Interment will be conducted by the La Grande Veterans of Foreign Wars at the Island City cemetery. Born in Island City, Mr. Goodnough was a carpenter-contractor by trade, a member … Read more

Biography of Benjamin Marks

A stanch and sturdy pioneer of the western country, commendable and loyal and patriotic as a citizen in all his relations since, a faithful member of society, and a progressive agriculturist and stockman of the Imnaha country now, the subject of this brief article is eminently fitted to be represented in any volume that purports to detail the lives of the pioneers and the leading men of the county, consequently it is with pleasure that we accord space for mention of the salient points in an eventful and interesting career in which our subject has universally manifested virtues of a … Read more

Coles, Willard William “Bill” – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Willard William “Bill” Coles, 72, of LaPine, a former North Powder resident, died March 1, 2006, at his home. His funeral will be at noon Sunday at the LaPine Cemetery. There will be a memorial service at the American Legion, Post 45, 52532 Drafter Road, at LaPine. Baird Memorial Chapel of LaPine is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Coles was born on May 7, 1933, at North Powder to Moody Buster and Ethel Simonis Coles. He went to school at Union and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1954. He married Amelia … Read more

See, Albert D. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Albert D. See Dies Suddenly Funeral services for Albert D. See, who died suddenly this morning from a heart attack while picking apples in an orchard near Imbler, Oregon, will be held at Summerville Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial beside his wife, who died several years ago. He was born in Union County Oct. 24, 1879, being nearly 60 years of age. Survivors include the following children” Lottie (Charlotte) Grover, Minnie and Esther of La Grande; a step-son, William Hart, of Yakima, Washington; three brothers, Frances and George of Tacoma, Washington, and Jeff See of … Read more

Bault, C. H. – Obituary

Summerville, Union County, Oregon Funeral services for Charles Herbert Bault were held yesterday afternoon at the Summerville chapel, conducted by Rev. Ray Hug. Burial was at Summerville. Mr. Bault was born September 3,1884 at Waitsburg, WA. and died in a La Grande hospital Sunday at the age of 62 years, most of which has been spent in this vicinity. He leaves his wife, Ellen; a son, Jackson, a brother, Roy in La Grande; his mother, Mrs. J. I. Bault, of Imbler and other relatives. Eastern Oregon Review. December of 1945 or January 1946. Contributed by: Holly Vonderohe

Rysdam, Darrell Lee – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Darrell Lee Rysdam, 74, of Elgin died Sept. 17 at his home. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Elgin Stampede Hall. Mr. Rysdam was born June 6, 1932, to Albert and Mildred Henningsen Rysdam at Cricket Flat in Elgin. He attended school in Elgin and on June 14, 1953, he married Norma DeLong in Elgin. He was a member of the Elgin Stampeders, the Elks Lodge and the Eagles Lodge. He broke and trained many horses, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and horse racing. His greatest joy was his family and his ranch. … Read more

Worcester, Robert Marshall “Bob” – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Robert Marshall “Bob” Worcester, 76, of The Dalles, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on Sept. 12, 2004. Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon on Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in The Dalles. The Rev. Joe Kelbel will officiate. Private cremation will follow at The Dalles Win-Quatt Crematory. Visitations will be held Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home. Bob was born on Oct. 13, 1927, in Omaha, Neb., to Nathaniel and Marye Anderson Worcester. He … Read more

Pierson, Lenn – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Lenn Pierson, 91, of Claremont, Calif., and formerly of La Grande, died July 11 at his home. A celebration of life will be held in the future. He requested that his ashes be scattered over Klickitat, Wash., overlooking the Columbia Gorge. Mr. Pierson was born Feb. 22, 1915, to Elva and Winfred Pierson in Geneva, Neb. The family moved to La Grande in 1925, and in 1950 moved to Island City. His father, who worked for Mount Emily Lumber Co., taught him to fly. He graduated from La Grande High School and then from Oregon State University … Read more

Hamblen, Sylvester – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon 1918-1998 Sylvester “Sid” Hamblen, 80, died Sunday evening, November 29, at his La Grande home. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Summerville Cemetery, with Pastor Roger Cochran officiating. Payne Family Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hamblen was born January 19, 1918 in Eugene, to Harry and Elma Hamblen. He married Cora Brown in 1942, and they had three children. They divorced after 26 years of marriage, but remained friends. He married Pauline Willis in 1969. She died in 1996. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and he … Read more

Fay, Jennie Mrs. – Obituary

Dies During Night Of Heart failure Mrs. Jennie Fay Passes Away as She Sleeps – Lived in County 30 Years Mrs. Jennie Fay died suddenly sometime during last Thursday night, at her home at the southeast border of Enterprise. She lived alone except for Harley Hensley, her grandson, a school boy. He got up Friday morning, started the fire and began breakfast, then went out to do some chores. He looked into his grandmother’s room before he went out and saw her lying in bed. When she was called later, it was found she was dead. She seems to have … Read more

Holcomb, James – Obituary

On Sunday afternoon James Holcomb, one of Pine Valley’s oldest residents, was suddenly taken ill and died. James Holcomb, generally known as “Old Jimmy Holcomb,” was living in the valley over 20 years ago when some of the present inhabitants came here, and was then considered an old-timer. He was very old and unable to hear at the time of his death. January 1907 newspaper item Contributed by: Larry Rader

Gilkison, William – Obituary

William Gilkison died Wednesday, April 29, 1931, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Jones, in Union. He would have been 84 years of age had he lived until next August, and was the eldest brother of John Gilkison of North Powder. He was a resident of Baker until last fall when he went to Union to live with his daughter. The remains were shipped to Baker and the funeral took place today from the Presbyterian church. North Powder News – Oregon Trail Weekly Friday May 1 1931 Transcribed by Charlotte Carper

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

Spain, John Mrs. – Obituary

North Powder, Union County, Oregon Mrs. John Spain Passes This Life Mrs. Leola Spain, wife of John Spain, died Tuesday afternoon at the family home in North Powder at 3:40 o’clock after a long illness. Mrs. Spain was born in St. Joe, Arkansas, and was aged 45 years, five months and eight days. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Lawrence, esteemed Baker county pioneers and residents of Powder river valley. Besides her parents she is survived by her husband, a daughter, Helen, two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Conlin and Mrs. Viola Baisley and three brothers, William, Jessie and … Read more

Mayes, David Mark – Obituary

David Mark Mayes, 43, of La Grande died July 18, 2008, at his home. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Valley in La Grande. David was born on Sept. 1, 1964, at Sacramento, Calif., to Donald and Jo Elaine Mayes. His family moved from Northern California to Haines when he was 9. David was a fourth-generation descendent of early Oregon pioneers. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1980. He was a 1982 Baker High School graduate. David attended Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, graduating in 1986 with a Bachelor … Read more

Taylor, William Irwin – Obituary

Summerville, Oregon William “Bill” Irvin Taylor, 88, of Summerville died Aug. 21 in La Grande. At his request there will be no public services. Daniels Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements. Bill was born on Sept. 23, 1918, to William Forrester and Verna (Gelnett) Taylor in Du Bois, Pa. He graduated from high school in Du Bois and then attended the Pittsburg Institute of Aeronautics. He taught Aircraft Mechanics at the Naval Training School in Chicago and later worked as an inspector for the FAA and as a flight instructor. On Aug. 12, 1944, he married Corrinne … Read more

Davis, Viola V. Mrs. – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon Died-In Union, Oregon, Monday, May 14, 1923, Mrs. Viola V. Davis, age 56 years, 7 months and 13 days. The funeral will take place from the M.E. Church, Wednesday, May 16, at 2 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. Funeral Notice Obituaries and Other Vital Records of Union County, Oregon, 1890-1930. Compiled by Clara Cline Lee. Reproduced by Walter M. Pierce Library, Eastern Oregon Library, 1972. Died in Union Monday May 11, 1923, Mrs. Viola V. Davis, age 56 years, 7 months and 13 days. Viola V. Wilkinson was the daughter of William and Mary Wilkinson. … Read more

Baum, Eva Mae Scott Mrs. – Obituary

Eva Mae Baum, 96, of Tacoma, Wash., a former longtime Baker City resident, died March 21, 2006, at her home in Tacoma. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2625 Hughes Lane. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Eva Mae Baum was born on July 29, 1909, near Pullman, Wash., to Charles and Edna Scott. She was one of three children. She lived most of her childhood at Spokane, Wash. In 1926, she moved with her mother to La Grande. It was there that she married Jack Stewart in … Read more