Wallowa County OR

Caudle, Berl – Obituary

Lostine, Wallowa County, Oregon Memorial Services were conducted by the Bollman Funeral Home Monday at 2 p.m. at the United Presbyterian church in Lostine for Berl Virgil Caudle who passed away Friday, September 18, 1964 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Pendleton where he had been a patient for 5 days. Robert P. Rogers Jr. officiated and Steven crow was organist. Mrs. Orval McArtor and Mevin Crow sang ” Near To The Heart Of God’ and ” No Night There” Casket bearers were: Bud Wyanns, Myrl Zollman, Orval McCartor, Audas Bechtel, Lester Emmons and Glenn Allen and internment was in the … Read more

Ward, Kenneth Wayne – Obituary

Ken Ward Killed in Car Wreck Enterprise, Oregon Kenneth Wayne Ward, 40, of Pullman, Washington, formerly of Enterprise, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Landy Ward of Enterprise, was killed at 1:50 pm on Saturday, Jan. 25, 1969 in a two car collision of US Highway 195 about seven miles south of Pullman. Kenneth was driving a 1967 Plymouth sedan and was south bound when his car skidded on the icy road and collided with a north bound 1963 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by John George, a professor at WSU, who was accompanied by his wife, Mary Helen. Mrs. George … Read more

Combined 1900-1910 Census for Flora, Oregon

The following combined census extraction of Flora, Oregon covers the census years of 1900 and 1910. It was extracted from the manuscript “Carving the North End Wilderness: Flora” and was transcribed for AccessGenealogy by Janine M. Bork. The legend for the census is as follows: F=Flora; LP=Lost Prairie; MC=Mud Creek; P=Paradise; P F= District boundary changes Abel, Frank 1866-sheepherder-Ann F. 1877: Layton-1900, Pearl E. 1904, Rolf 1906, Chester 1908 : 1900-F Abel, John 1846-Ida 1847 : 1910-F Acheson, Hubert 1870-Annie 1872: Percy 1893, Byron 1897, Herbert 1900 : 1900-P Agar, Jane 1860: Horace Powell 1890, Lizzie 1896, Eddie 1899, Margaret … Read more

Baxter, Rex D. – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Rex D. Baxter, of Dayton, Wash. died Nov. 16, 2006. He was 55. Mr. Baxter was born Oct. 15, 1951. He graduated from Enterprise High School. He was employed as a Fishery Biologist and worked for the Army Corps of Engineers in Walla Walla, Wash. He is survived by his wife Debbie, daughter Emily, son Steven, mother Marjorie M. Baxter of Enterprise, brothers Greg Baxter of Bend, Gary Baxter of Troutdale and Terence Baxter of Walla Walla, Wash. plus other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at Dayton, Wash. on Nov. 25, 2006. Wallowa County … Read more

Ownbey, Margaret – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Margaret Ownbey Answers Call Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Booth Chapel for Mrs. Margaret Ownbey of Enterprise who passed away Monday at the home of her daughter in Enterprise. Rev. Howard Stover will officiate at the services. Margaret Ann Wright, daughter of James A. and Sara Ann Wright, was born May 23, 1865, in Union County, Oregon, and passed away April 4, 1949. Her early years were spent with her parents in the Grande Ronde valley. Later the family moved to Wallowa County where she had since resided. She … Read more

Cook, Riley – Obituary

Lostine, Wallowa County, Oregon Riley Cook Dead Riley Cook passed away at his home above Lostine Tuesday morning January 8th at 3:00 o’clock. He has been quite ill for some days with heart trouble. He is widely known as one of the pioneers of Wallowa County. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 o’clock from the Christian Hall by Rev. Jasper Bogue. The Odd Fellows will attend in a body and officiate at the grave. Wallowa County Reporter, Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon, January 9, 1918

Lunquist, August – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Three Enterprise Boys Lose Lives In Battle Harry C. Beeson, Peter Bue and August Lunquist Give Lives in Service Of the Flag. Telegrams were received Saturday evening from the war department announcing the death of August Linquist and Harry C. Beeson and Peter Bue in action on the field of battle in France. They were all killed on the same day according to the telegram. Harry C. Beeson was the son of M.H. and Julia Beeson who live on the Chas. Bilyea farm near Enterprise. He was 23 years of age and was born in Wyoming. … Read more

Boner, Laura Mahon Mrs. – Obituary

Joseph, Wallowa County, Oregon Funeral Held Monday For Mrs. Laura Boner Memorial services were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Booth-Bollman chapel for Mrs. Laura Boner who passed away at Wallowa Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for two days. She had been in frail health since fracturing her hip several months ago. Elder Leon Cornforth officiated at the service, Mrs. John Sinclair was organist, and Mrs. George Swanson was soloist, singing “In The Garden” and “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.” Vault entombment was in the Praire Creek Cemetery. She was born October 10, 1878 in LaCygne, Kansas, … Read more

Coffee, Alice Wiles – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Alice Wiles Coffee, mother of Bob Coffee of Enterprise, died Aug. 30, 1989, at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 9.1915, at Santa Ana, Calif., the daughter of Scott and Mary Wiles. On Dec.22, 1945, she married George L. Coffee at Long Beach, Calif. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1989. She worked as a parachute rigger in Long Beach, Calif., during World War II where she met her husband. She was a homemaker. After the death of her husband, she moved to Enterprise. Survivors include her son, Bob Coffee, Enterprise, daughter, Kathy … Read more

Bay, Harve M. – Obituary

Funeral Scheduled For Harve M. Bay Funeral services for Harve M. Bay, member of one of Union County’s pioneer families and long time resident of La Grande who died unexpectedly at his office in Enterprise yesterday, will be held at the Community church in Enterprise Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. in the Catholic cemetery in La Grande. Mr. Bay, who was 63, was born in La Grande and lived here until moving to Enterprise in 1931. He is survived by a wife, Lulu and a son, Larry of Enterprise; two brothers, Arlie and Clare of … Read more

Erskine, Margaret F. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Margaret F. Erskine died August 9, 1978, at the Wallowa Memorial Hospital where she has been a patient for four weeks after 5 years of failing health. Born July 2, 1918, in Saginaw County, Michigan, she was the daughter of John and Catherine Brady. On May 1, 1953, she was married at Angora, Indiana to Ray Erskine. Mrs. Erskine was a resident of Wallowa County for the past 3 months. Services and internment were held in the Riverside Cemetery of St. Charles, Michigan. Survivors are her husband Ray of Joseph; a son, George T. Marko of … Read more

Trump, Rhoda Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Rhoda Minerva Walls was born in Raleigh County, West Virginia, Nov. 13, 1865. She departed this life 7:30 a. m. Feb. 8, 1931, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Henderson, at the age of 65 years 2 months and 26 days. She was united in marriage to J. J. Trump Feb. 2, 1888. He preceded her in death Dec. 13, 1900. To this union were born five children, three sons and two daughters, Oakey and Speed Trump of Wallowa, Beecher Trump of Choico, Mrs. J. W. Henderson and Mrs. Emett Cramer of Enterprise, … Read more

Coryell, Ruth B. Bushong Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Ruth B. Coryell passed away at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Walla Walla on May 22, 1984. She was born January 24, 1896 at Fort Wayne, Indiana, daughter of John Bushong and Jennie Riser Bushong. She was married to Floyd Ritenhouse (dec.) and Harry Coryell (dec.). She was a home maker most of her life. She is survived by two sons, Floyd William Ritenhouse and Robert D. Ritenhouse; three daughters, Dorothy Dacey, Edna Pae, and Lorraine Coryell; 14 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Wallowa Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 25. … 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

Biographical Sketch of Samuel Roberts

Among the leading agriculturists of Wallowa County is the subject of this biography, and we are pleased to accord him space in his county’s history, since his capabilities and thrift have given him the need of abundant success, while his moral qualities of worth are displayed constantly and commend him to all lovers of uprightness and truth. In Bates County, Missouri, on March 9, 1844. Samuel was born to Nelson and Jane (Melton) Roberts. His early life was spent in the invigorating exercise of farm work, while also he gained a good education in the public schools of the various … Read more

Allen, James – Obituary

1929-2003 James Burn Allen, 74, formerly of Wallowa, died Sept. 25 in Western Oregon. A graveside gathering will be held Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Lostine Cemetery. Allen was born April 26, 1929, in Wallowa. He spent much of his younger years hunting, fishing and enjoying the outdoors. He worked as a mechanic for 18 years for Herberd Bates in Wallowa, He then worked for Boise Cascade on the road crew. Allen was married to Sally Lathrop from 1949 to 1969 and they had five children. He is survived by his children, Jim Allen, Lostine; Randy Allen, Issaquah, Wash.; … Read more

Bechtel, Philanda Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon, Obit Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Elgin for Mrs. Philanda Bechtel, who passed away Wednesday, March 5, 1941 at the home of a son, Joe Bechtel, of Wallowa. She was born in Sullivan County, Missouri in 1856 and had spent the greater part of her life in the Elgin community. Her husband passed away many years ago. Mrs. Bechtel is survived by three sons, Dan and Homer of Elgin; Joe of Wallowa and one daughter, Mrs. Stella Witty of Elgin. Attending the services from Enterprise were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis and Mr. and … Read more

McComas, E. S. – Obituary

One of the largest funerals in the history of the town of Union marked the obsequies of the pioneer editor and politician, E. S. McComas. The funeral was held at Union, Wednesday afternoon, September 6 at 3 o’clock, and was attended by a great gathering of pioneers. The body was laid to rest beside his mother, brother, and son. The deceased leaves a widow, one daughter, an adopted son and three sisters, Mrs. Alice M. Bell of Enterprise, Mrs. Esther E. Pursel and Mrs. Mary R. Thomson of Union. Mrs. Bell received word of her brother’s extermity Saturday afternoon and … Read more

Biography of Lewis C. Rinehart

It is a pleasant task to scan the career of a successful man and to note the places where he has overcome the obstacles of life’s pathway and where he has made worthy achievements: and for a short time it is our good pleasure to thus contemplate the salient points of the life of the worthy gentleman, whose name initiates this article and who has been and is now one of the substantial and capable men of Wallowa County, having wrought for the development and advancement of the same in a manner that demonstrates both his ability and his integrity, … Read more

Wilson, Cap – Obituary

Zumwalt, Oregon Cap Wilson While hunting near the head of Summit creek on a mountain four miles from the Snake river, L.A. Beddingfield and son Earl, found a human skull lying on the surface of the ground. No bones were to be found anywhere near the resting place of the symbol of death. It is thought to be part of the remains of Cap Wilson, who formerly hunted and trapped in the vicinity of Summit Creek. Several good sized fractures were found in the bones of the head. He dropped from sight about seven years ago. Wallowa County Reporter, Thursday, … Read more