Wallowa County OR

Kay, Josephine Electa Drake Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Mrs. J. S. Kay is Called Beyond Mrs. J.S. Kay died last evening, Wednesday, July 28, 1937, after an illness of only a few hours, at her home in Enterprise. Mrs. Kay had a little home near that of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Wagner, and Monday was taken to the home of her son, Ralph, while Mr. and Mrs. Wagner were in La Grande. She stayed at her son’s home until Tuesday evening, when she asked to be taken to her own home as she was not feeling as well as usual. That evening she … Read more

Shafer, Willard – Obituary

Willard Shafer Troy, Oregon Williard Shafer, aged fifteen years, died at his home near Troy, of heart failure on Wednesday morning. His parents have the sincere sympathy of the community. Wallowa County Reporter, Thursday March 18, 1920

Hammack, Allen Winifred – Obituary

Portland, Oregon Winifred Allen Hammack died March 30, 2003, at age 95. Winifred Haynes was born May 2, 1907, in Rupert, Idaho. She moved to Portland in about 1930 and was a homemaker. In 1929, she married Donald M. Allen; he died in 1968. She married Lyle Hammack in 1976; he died in 1996. Survivors include her daughters, Sunny A. Smith, Sally A. Harris and Denice A. Scharer; son, Donald Allen Jr.; stepdaughters, Connie H. Morgan and Sharon H. Richards; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Private service. Remembrances to Legacy VNA Hospice. Arrangements by Autumn. Source: Oregon Live.com 04/04/03 Transcribed … Read more

Tautfest, Evelyn – Obituary

Evelyn (Fisher) Tautfest Enterprise, Oregon Evelyn Tautfest passed away at home, Oct. 2, 1985 from a prolonged illness. She was born March 7, 1943 at Enterprise to Cecil and Mildred Fisher. She married Edward Tautfest at La Grande in March 17, 1962. Her outside activities included working with Cub Scouts as a den mother and working part-time at the local Sears store. Evelyn’s hobbies included gardening, camping, fishing and many more outdoor activities. She gained much strength from the Wallowa Mountains. A dedicated wife and mother, she is survived by her husband, Ed Tautfest and two children, Daniel, who is … Read more

Johnson, Mabel Frances Field Mrs. – Obituary

Wallowa, Wallowa County, Oregon Mabel Johnson Dies at Hospital Mrs. Mabel Frances Johnson of Wallowa passed away at the Wallowa Memorial on Sunday, May 23, 1971, following several months of failing health. She was born July 5, 1897 at Elgin, daughter of William C. and Nanny Field, and had lived in Wallowa county most of her life. She was married in Wallowa in May of 1913 to Charley Johnson who passed away on October 12, 1939. She was a member of the Church of Christ of Wallowa. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jim (Viola) Frazier of Bates, Mrs. Raymond (Geneva) … Read more

Samples, Emma, Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Mrs. Emma Samples, wife of John Samples, passed away Wednesday, June 23rd. Mrs. Samples was 48 years of age and came to Enterprise with her husband and family last fall to take charge of the City Hotel. She suffered an attack of pneumonia three weeks ago and the best of medical skill was not able to bring her back to health. The deceased leaves a husband and five children. The remains were interred in the Enterprise cemetery on Thursday, June 24th, 1920. Wallowa County Reporter July 1, 1920

Wiley, Gladys, Miss – Obituary

Wallowa, Oregon Miss Gladys Wiley Wallowa, Oct. 18 –Miss Gladys Wiley, aged 22 years, daughter of E. L. Wiley, died of acute appendicitis, Tuesday evening about 9 o’clock, at the Wallowa hospital. She submitted to an operation Saturday evening and the conditions were found to be so bad that there was little chance of saving her life, yet she rallied and for a day or two hope was entertained by the relatives and many friends. A turn for the worse came yesterday afternoon and she sank rapidly until the end came. Gladys was greatly beloved by all who knew her … Read more

Spencer, Sarah Elizabeth, Mrs. – Obituary

Pioneer of 1886 Dies In Wallowa Wallowa, Oregon Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Spencer, a Wallowa County Pioneer, passed away at her home in Wallowa, Sunday, January 20, 1935. She was nearly 90 years old. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Christian Church in Wallowa, conducted by Reverend Walter Meyer, pastor, assisted by Reverend L. B. Williams of the Presbyterian Church, and Dr. H.W. Oliver, an old neighbor. Burial was in the Wallowa Cemetery. Sarah Elizabeth Williams was born December 7, 1845, near Blandinsville, McDonough County, Illinois, the daughter of James and Mary Williams. She was the oldest of eleven, … Read more

Throop, Harold Pat Lawrence – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Harold Pat Lawrence Throop died May 6, 2007, at the Wallowa Valley Care Center. He was 89. Mr. Throop was born March 17, 1918, in Portland to Herrel R. Throop and Anna Throop Lynch. He grew up on the ranch of his parents, Anna and Charles Lynch. He graduated from high school there in 1936. In 1938 he moved to Cloverdale with his mother and stepfather. Prior to the start of World War II, Mr. Throop studied law at Willamette University. After serving in the U.S. Navy during the war, he returned to Cloverdale, bought his parents’ ranch … Read more

Simms, Harry Lester – Obituary

Harry Lester Simms, resident of Wallowa county for 48 years, died at Enterprise March 17, aged 50 years. He crossed the plains at the age of two years with his parents, who settled on a homestead on Hurricane creek. Deceased is survived by his wife, one brother and three sisters, one of the latter being Mrs. Meade Ballard of Union. The Weekly Eastern Oregon Republican, March 25, 1932 Contributed by: Holly Vonderohe

McClung, N. D. – Obituary

Wallowa, Wallowa County, Oregon N.D. McClung Dies in Oregon Norris Delano McClung, 28, of Wallowa, Oregon, formerly of Fayetteville (WV) Route 2, died October 7, 1963, due to complications following emergency surgery in the Wallowa Memorial Hospital at Enterprise, Oregon. Mr. McClung was born in Davin, West Virginia, May 24, 1935. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, October 9 at the Methodist Church in Wallowa, Oregon with the Rev. Darwin Secord officiating. Bollman Funeral Home in charge. Remains were then sent to Fayetteville (WV) for further funeral and graveside services with Dodd-Payne Funeral Home in charge. Funeral services were held … Read more

Cussins, Samuel Jefferson – Obituary

Lostine, Wallowa County, Oregon Samuel Jefferson Cussuns was born in Athens County, Ohio, August 14, 1835 and died at his home near Lostine May 1, 1919 being 84 years, 8 months and 13 days old. When 17 years old he moved with his parents to Lee County, Iowa. In 1863 he was united in marriage to Miss Louise Nelson. To this union were born: James Gaston and George Cussins of Wallowa; Joe of Beatrice, Neb.; Frank, Leander, Arthur, and Henry of lostine, and Mrs. Odelia Jacobs, of Chico. Mr. Cussins was a veteran of the Civil War. He moved with … Read more

Collins, Elmer R. – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Elmer R. Collins, of Republic, Wash., died on June 16, 2007, in Renton, Wash. He was 75. Mr. Collins was born in Minam to Lloyd and Irene Collins on Dec. 20, 1931. He attended schools in Enterprise and Milton Freewater. He joined the Army in 1949 and was honorably discharged in 1952 as a staff sergeant. He met and married Kathryn Ann Deaver, in Walla Walla, Wash. and they were married in 1953, where the couple lived for a few years. The couple had two daughters. In 1957, Mr. Collins was hired at the Boeing Company and settled … Read more

Cole, Claud Lindford – Obituary

Joseph, Wallowa County, Oregon Claud was the eldest child of Maud Ruthanar Burnap and Robert Lindford Cole. He was born at Prairie Creek, Oregon on August 24, 1888. Claud’s name sake was his paternal grandmother Catherine Lindford, 3rd wife of Rev. William Person Cole, AKA Wiley P. Cole Sr. His elementary schooling was started there and completed in Touchet, Washington, and in Lost Prairie, Oregon where he graduated from the eight grade. He then took a Teacher’s Examination which gave him his first teacher’s certificate. Claud taught in several out lying districts for the next few years, including Lost Prairie. … Read more

Benson, Leo Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Mrs. Leo Benson of Enterprise died at Wallowa hospital Tuesday evening. Last Friday she underwent a Cesarean operation. The child died soon after and the mother lived only until Tuesday. The remains of both will be taken to Enterprise Wednesday for burial. Mrs. Benson was the wife of a prosperous farmer of the upper valley and the sister of Mrs. Harry Lyman, and Mrs. Peffer of Wallowa. Wallowa County Reporter, Enterprise, Wallowa County, Thursday January 23, 1919

Barton, Norma E. – Obituary

Joseph, Oregon Norma E. Barton, of Joseph, died March 26, 2007, at Wallowa Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was 76. Mrs. Barton was born May 6, 1930, to Jesse Crader and Inez Morgan. She graduated from Joseph High School. She married Selwyn L. Barton in 1951. He died in 2000. She was a homemaker and worked in retail sales at Carlyle Roundy’s Grocery Store and Bud’s Hardware in Joseph. She is survived by her daughter Janice Shirley and husband Ron; son Jess Barton and wife Trisa; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and sisters Gladys Nobles of Enterprise and Nadine … Read more

Hearing, George Mrs. – Obituary

Wallowa, Wallowa County, Oregon Last Rites Held For Mrs. George Hearing Graveside services were conducted at Lostine Friday by Rev. O.W. Jones of the Wallowa Christian church for Mrs. George Hearing who passed away at La Grande on March 3. Burial was in the Lostine cemetery beside her husband. Ila L. Henderson was born June 13, 1878. She crossed the plains in 1887 and spent most of her life in Wallowa County. She was married Dec. 23, 1897, to George O. Hearing and to this union were borne one son, Gerald of Wallowa, and two daughters, Mrs. Violet Allen of … Read more

Lorenz, Odessa Lorene – Obituary

Flora, Wallowa County, Oregon A Fatal Accident Odessa Lorene died Monday evening at 9 o’clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Lorenz, about two miles above Calpella. Her death was particularly sad, resulting as it did from thoughtlessness of a playmate. At school about three weeks ago she was swinging with a companion and a boy pushed them unexpectedly with such force that both fell out of the swing. The other girl was not injured but Odessa struck on her back and was unconscious several minutes. With returning consciousness she seemed to regain her former strength … Read more

Haggerty, Arthur – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Last Rites Held For Art Haggerty. Memorial services were held from the Booth-Bollman Funeral chapel Monday, February 11 at 3:00 p.m., for Arthur C. Haggerty, who passed away at the Wallowa Memorial Hospital Thursday, February 7, following an illness of short duration. Rev. John Munsey officiated with Mrs. George Swanson of Wallowa singing “In The Garden” and “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere”. Mrs. Garnet Best was at the organist. Pall bearers were: Fred Wagner, Ervan Witty, Ed Long, W.M. White, Wayne Reece and Claude Rennie. Vault internment was in the Enterprise cemetery. Arthur C. Haggerty was born … Read more

Biography of Winslow P. Powers

Deceased. – While it is the province of our volume to give mention of the leading citizens of Wallowa county, it also comes within the purview of the work to grant to such as the noble and esteemed citizen, whose name appears above, a memoir, and it is with especial delight that we are privileged to do so at this time, since he was one of the builders of the county, and one who held in becoming manner the position of leader for many years, being eminently fitted for that capacity, both by marked capabilities, great energy and force of … Read more