Union Oregon

Zimmerman, Martha Ann Mattes Mrs. – Obituary

Martha Ann Zimmerman Teacher for 35 years Funeral services for Martha Ann Zimmerman 61, Haines, were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 at the First Lutheran Church, Baker, with the reverend James Berentson officiating. Interment followed at the Haines Cemetery. Mrs. Zimmerman passed away in Union Wednesday, January 5. She was born December 31, 1904 at Merrill, Wisconsin. She came to Oregon from Everett, Washington some 57 years ago and has been in the Baker area for 38 years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in education from Eastern Oregon College in La Grande. On December 21, 1930 she was … Read more

Scriber, Loyd – Obituary

Loyd Carlton Scriber, 106 Greenwood, La Grande hospital after a long illness. He was 65 years old. Scriber was born in Salem on Aug. 21, 1885 but moved to “La Grande when he was only five, living here for the past 60 years. In La Grande, he was a member of B.P.O. Elks lodge number 433. He worked for the Union Pacific railroad. Private funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Snodgress funeral home with Rev. Clarence A. Kopp officiating. Burial will be in the city cemetery. The family has requested that flowers not be sent to the funeral. … Read more

Bradford, Joshua – Obituary

At his home near this city, September 27, Joshua Bradford, aged 59 years. Deceased was a prominent G.A.R. man, being at the time of his death Post Commander of the lodge of this city. He was buried in the Union cemetery Monday afternoon. Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday October 2, 1890

Lemon, Alice Scarbrough – Obituary

Died at Hot Lake, Oregon, Saturday, June 4, 1921, Alice Scarbrough Lemon, age 18 years, 6 months and 22 days. Alice Scarbrough was born November 21, 1903, at Vinita, Oklahoma, moving with her parents to Union in 1907. She was educated in the schools of Union, and was married to Harry Lemon, March 2, 1920. She was operator for the Telephone Co., resigning her position June 1st. She was taken suddenly ill Friday night and died Saturday morning. She was always jolly and good natured, beloved by all who knew her, and her untimely death is deeply deplored. She is … Read more

Frades, James – Obituary

James “Yogi” Frades, 62, of Clarksburg, Calif., and formerly of Union, died Sept. 15 at the Sacramento V.A. Medical Center. Graveside services will begin at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at Union Cemetery. River Cities Mortuary was in charge of initial services. James was born Nov. 19, 1944, to Ray and Edith (Wigglesworth) Frades in La Grande. He graduated from Union High in 1963 and went into the Army in October 1963. He spent 12 years there until he was injured. He worked at a pallet yard in Livermore, Calif., until illness forced him to leave his job. Those who knew … Read more

Crooke, Bill Jack – Obituary

Union, Oregon Bill Jack Crooke, 81, of Pendleton and formerly of Union, died Feb. 27 at his home after a long illness. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at Berean Baptist Church (formerly Calvary Baptist), 8 NW Ninth St., Pendleton, with Pastor Carl LeTourka officiating. Arrange-ments are under the direction of Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Mr. Crooke was born April 4, 1925, to Ruth Ester and Jack Crooke in Meridian, Idaho. He was raised by his grandmother, Mrs. White, in the Meridian area and attended school there until he went to live with his father and stepmother … Read more

Hilts, David B. – Obituary

Death Of A Pioneer David B. Hilts. Aged Pioneer. Joins the Silent Majority On last Tuesday morning after months of painful suffering David B. Hilts passed away and on the following day the mortal remains of one of the pioneers of Grande Ronde found a lasting resting place in the Union cemetery. David Hilts was one of the oldest residents of this county, living here for twenty seven years, an upright honorable man and possessing the friendship and respect of all who know him. Many years ago he became a member of the Methodist Church and up to the hour … Read more

Smith, Kenneth L. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Kenneth L. Smith, 78, died July 10 at the Veterans Hospital in Seattle after a lengthy illness. A funeral service was held on July 16 in Kirkland, Wash. He was born on Nov. 23, 1928, in La Grande. Ken barbered for many years in the Bothel area of Seattle. He was also a tree-topper in northeast Seattle for many years. Of the two occupations, he enjoyed tree-topping more. Ken was quick to make friends and never knew a stranger. He is survived by his wife, the former Sherril Bateman of Union; five sons and their wives, Frank … Read more

Davis, Robert V. – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon Died—In Union, Oregon, Saturday, February 23, 1924, Robert V. Davis, age 59 years, 7 months and 22 days. The funeral will take place from the Methodist Church, Union, Monday, February 25, 1924, at 1:30 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. 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. “Robert V. Davis” Robert V. Davis, son of Josiah and Sarah Davis, was born at Shelbyville, Illinois, July 31, 1864, and died in his home at Union, Oregon, February 23rd, 1924, … Read more

Benedict, Wicktorya Louise – Obituary

Wicktorya Louise Benedict, 90, of Union, died March 21 at a local care facility. There will be no public services, but those who wish may contribute to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Everyone is invited to sign the on-line guestbook at www.danielsknopp.com. Mrs. Benedict was born Jan. 1, 1918, the daughter of Henry and Sophie Patrick in St. Louis. She married Benjamin S. Benedict, a Navy retiree, on June 8, 1948, in Honolulu. They owned a ranch in Canada until moving to Cove in 1980. In 1992 they moved to Union. She loved her family, crocheting and cooking. Survivors include her … Read more

Timpy, Ellen – Obituary

Ellen Magdeline Timpy, 85, of La Grande died Saturday, Feb. 19, 1994, at the Mountain Vista Care Center. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel with Forrest Turner officiating. Committal and interment will follow at the North Power Cemetery, followed by a potluck for family and friend at the Union Sportsman Club. Mrs. Timpy was born Dec.4, 1908, in North Powder to Matt and Matilda (Harrison) Simonis. She attended school at Wolf Creek. She married Andrew Timpy April 24, 1926, in La Grande. They moved to Union in 1935 and purchased Del’s Place in … Read more

Cummings, Albert – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Albert Cummings, age 68 years, 6 months and 22 days, passed on April 24 at Central Point, Oregon. He came to Eastern Oregon and settled at Elgin in 1891. Two years later he moved to Union where he made his home for 20 years before going to Southern Oregon. He is survived by four sons and one daughter-John r. and Albert L. of Huntington, Oregon; Gaston G. of Central Point, Oregon; Austin, the Dalles, Lottie, Sacramento, California. The body was at the Bohnenkamp Chapel in La Grande Thursday. Interment in the Summerville cemetery where graveside services … Read more

Bertels, Christofer C. – Obituary

Union, Oregon Christofer C. Bertels, 36, of Salem and formerly of Union, Baker and La Grande, died Nov. 6 at Salem Hospital in Salem. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at the Assembly of God Harvest Church, 3720 Birch St., Baker City. Chris was born Sept. 3, 1971, in La Grande. He was raised in Union and later attended Baker Valley Christian Academy in Baker City. Chris received an associate’s degree from Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, and continued his education at the University of Idaho in Moscow. Chris worked for the State of Oregon Insurance … Read more

Wilkinson, Grace E. – Obituary

Miss Grace E. Wilkinson died at the home of Dr. Myers, in Union, last Sunday afternoon, June 10, 1906, at about 5:30 o’clock. As noticed in last week’s Republican, Miss Wilkinson was brought from High Valley to Union Friday of last week, and was operated on for appendicitis, but she declined slowly until the time named, when she passed away. The case is a particularly sad one, owing to the popularity and youth of Miss Wilkinson and her long residence in the county, where her friends were many. The funeral took place from the M.E. church Tuesday at 2 p.m., … Read more

Slater, Richard – Obituary

Hot Lake, Union County, Oregon Richard Slater, who has been hovering between life and death at Hot Lake for the past two weeks, died Monday afternoon last, and the funeral took place from the undertaking parlors Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. He was 49 years of age. Richard Slater was born March 10, 1870, in Ireland, and died at Hot Lake, Oregon, June 2, 1919, age 49 years, 2 months and 22 days. He came to Illinois when 5 years of age, and lived there one year, and then came to Kansas where he resided for 12 years, and from … Read more

Tucker, Cecile A. Bannister Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Cecile A. Tucker, 101, of Baker City, died March 28, 2004, at Ashley Manor in Ontario. There will be a family graveside service at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Prairie Creek Cemetery near Joseph with vault interment afterward. Mrs. Tucker was born on Oct. 6, 1902, at Athena to Samuel Stokes and Etta Elizabeth Read Bannister. She was raised at Weston and Enterprise, receiving much of her education at Enterprise. She married Grant Monroe Tucker at Enterprise on Oct. 18, 1920. They lived at Union. After Mr. Tucker’s death she moved to Baker City to be with … Read more

Wheeler, Roy Mrs. – Obituary

“Mrs. Roy Wheeler Rites on Monday” Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 10 from the Methodist church for Mrs. Roy Wheeler, who passed away at her home in Union Thursday. Services will be held under the direction of Rev. Floyd White and interment will be in the Union cemetery. Sarrah Charlotte Wheeler was born Dec. 17, 1888 in High Valley, near Union. She was married May 10, 1913 to Roy Wheeler. She was the daughter of Robert and Viola Davis, and had lived her entire life in or near Union. Survivors are her husband, Roy Wheeler; three sisters, … Read more

Heard, William (Hearing) Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. William Heard[Hearing] Dies in Baker on Saturday Funeral services were held Tuesday in Haines Methodist church for Mrs. William Hearing, 63, who died at her home in Baker Saturday night. The deecased[deceased] was born September 7, 1879, in McLeansboro, Illinois. She came with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Pratt, to Union in 1891. Four years later they moved to a farm near Haines. She was married to William Hearing June 23[24], 1903. They moved to Baker in 1939. Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. Fred Pembrook of North Powder; three brothers, George W. … Read more

Davis, William J. – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon The Weekly Eastern Oregon Republican. Union, Oregon. Saturday, February 21, 1925. Volume 37, Number 1893, Page 1. Died at Union, Oregon, Wednesday, February 11, 1925, William J. Davis, age 16 years. William J. Davis, son of Robert and Viola V. Davis, was born in High Valley, Oregon, March 3, 1909. He was a Junior in the Union High School. He was one of the best students in the class, willing at all times to do his share. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, having joined that order in July 1924. On May … Read more

Vass, Olga Mrs. – Obituary

Died-At Union, Ore., Tuesday, February 22, 1927, Olga, wife of John Vass, age 54 years, 11 month and 18 days. Mrs. Olga Vass, wife of John Vass, was born in Norway, Jan. 3, 1873. She came to the United States when a child with her parents, and lived in Nebraska until they moved to Oregon, where she was married to Chas. Anderson, from which union there was one son, C. M. Anderson, now living in Cambridge, Idaho. Later she married at The Dalles, Oregon, John Vass, some 18 years ago. She has lived at Union for the past three years, … Read more