Walowa County OR

Bay, Arthur Donavon – Obituary

Arthur Donavon Bay, aged 61, passed away on February 18, 1982, in Salem. Born on May 10, 1920, in Enterprise, he worked as a machine operator for Salem Concrete Pipe Co. In 1948, he married Lora Dunn Moore, and they settled in Salem in 1964. He is survived by his wife, children, stepchildren, a sister, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held on February 22 at Enterprise Cemetery, with a memorial service scheduled for February 28 in Salem. Contributions can be made to the Cancer Society or a charity of choice.

Bay, Adda Alene – Obituary

Memorial services for Adda Alene Bay will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Bollman Chapel, following her passing at Wallowa Memorial Hospital on January 29, 1969. Born on July 31, 1891, in Enterprise, Adda married Wayne Alfred Bay in 1911, who died in 1967. She spent most of her life on the Imnaha. She is survived by her daughter Bonneita Lewis, son Arthur D. Bay, brother Arthur J. Ownbey, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Enterprise cemetery.

Beecher, Henry Ward – Obituary

Henry Ward Beecher, a pioneer in Wallowa County, Oregon, moved to Adair County, Missouri at age eight. He served in the 39th Missouri Volunteers during the Civil War, participating in various battles until 1865. In 1867, he joined General Marcia in New Mexico, facing Indian raids. Around 1872, he journeyed westward with his family, eventually settling in Wallowa Valley in 1876, where he established the first post office at Alder Slope. He was also active in the Grand Army of the Republic, serving as commander for two years.

Ewing, Myron J. – Obituary

Myron J. Ewing, born December 30, 1850, in Trumbull County, Ohio, passed away on December 27, 1917, just shy of 67 years old. A dedicated scholar and physician, he served for 16 years at Ohio Northern University before practicing medicine in Findlay, Ohio, and later in Lostine, Oregon. Ewing was a devoted family man, leaving behind four children and eight grandchildren. Active in the Christian church and Masonic Lodge, his funeral was held on December 29, with services led by Jasper Bogue.

Bay, Adda Alene – Obituary

Adda Alene Bay passed away on January 29, 1969, after a brief illness, with memorial services held on the following Friday at Bollman Chapel and interment at Enterprise Cemetery. Born on July 31, 1891, she was the daughter of Ben and Sarah Ownbey and married Wayne Alfred Bay in 1911, who died in 1967. She is survived by her daughter Bonneita Lewis, son Arthur D. Bay, one brother, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Trump, Pearl Louise – Obituary

Pearl Louise Trump, 87, of La Grande and formerly of Elgin, passed away on March 31. A funeral service will be held at the Elgin Seventh-day Adventist Church, with burial following at Elgin Cemetery. Born on March 25, 1920, in Wallowa, she married Ray Trump in 1938 and had a long life dedicated to family, faith, and community service. Pearl was an active member of her church and a successful career woman. She is survived by four children, eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.