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Kerby, Mary Ann Davis Mrs. – Obituary

Mary Kerby, 83, a longtime Baker County resident, died Jan. 20, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Visitations will be until 5 p.m. Friday at the Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. A vigil service will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the cathedral. The Rev. Robert C. Irwin will celebrate. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mary Ann Davis Kerby was born to Edwin and Marcella Davis at the old St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise … Read more

Smith, Leroy Irvin – Obituary

Leroy Irvin Smith, 73, died Jan. 20, 2002, at Providence Milwaukie Hospital after six days of illness there. He was born Sept. 4, 1928, at Marshfield (now known as Coos Bay). He was the sixth of seven children. In 1937, the Smith family moved from Marshfield to Carus where Leroy attended grade school He graduated from high school at Canby in 1945. Leroy grew up with an enjoyment for sports. He especially loved baseball. He participated with his high school team as a catcher, but also was able to fill any other position on the field. His enjoyment of the … Read more

Blank, June Marie Wells Mrs. – Obituary

Richland, Oregon June Marie Wells Blank, 80, a longtime Richland resident, died Nov. 6, 2001, at her home after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Her graveside funeral was today at 3 p.m. at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Lowell Stidolph officiated. Her loving sister and daughter took care of her for the past few years. She never complained, kept alert and sharp-minded, and she appreciated all of the kindness that both old and new friends showed her. Three years is a long time to be virtually helpless. She showed a strong will to hold it all together. Marie (as … Read more

Bittenbender, Goldie Faye Farmer Marks Mrs. – Obituary

North Powder, Oregon Goldie Faye Bittenbender, 90, of North Powder, died Nov. 15, 2001, at home from complications associated with pneumonia. She requested there be no funeral. Her family will schedule a memorial service later. She was born Goldie Farmer in Neosho, Mo., on Sept. 20, 1911. She married Lois Marks in 1931. He died in 1943 during World War II. Goldie married Al Bittenbender in 1945. Mr. Bittenbender died in 1987. Goldie said one of her favorite things was that she and Lou never missed a Saturday night dance. She also loved to tag along with Al on his … Read more

Cockram, Berniece E. Freeman Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Berniece E. Cockram, 88, of Baker City died Nov. 19, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Care Center after a short illness. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, 1734 Third St. Pastor David Hahn of the Desert Cross Lutheran Church at Tempe, Ariz., will officiate. Vault interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery Berniece was born at Wilson Creek, Wash., on Feb. 23, 1913, to J.Q. and Docia Lynch Freeman. She moved to Baker City as a small child to the homestead ranch on Sutton Creek south of Baker City. She attended schools … Read more

Mrs. Vera Louise Storie Powell – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Vera Louise Storie Powell, 104, a longtime Baker County resident, died Aug. 15, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Care Center. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Her great-grandson, Pastor Wayne Hart of Calvary Baptist Church at Xenia, Ohio, will officiate. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. There will be a reception before the service at noon at Janis Hart’s home, 3320 Birch St. Mrs. Powell was born on March 28, 1897, at Durkee on the Horseshoe Ranch to Sidney and Iva Storie. She was the … Read more

Frazier, Zoe Harris Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Zoe Frazier, 91, of Baker City, died Sept. 4, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Disposition was by cremation at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Crematory. There will be a family memorial service at Haines. Mrs. Frazier was born on June 21, 1910, at Long Creek to Ziri and Irene Harris. She married Dallas Frazier on Sept. 19, 1930, at John Day. The couple made their home at Bates where Mr. Frazier worked for the Edward Hines Lumber Co. They moved to Baker City to retire. Mrs. Frazier was a homemaker most of her life and … Read more

Skidgel, Bonnie LaVone Burgess Mrs. – Obituary

Granite, Oregon Bonnie LaVone Skidgel, 58, of Granite, died Sept. 25, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services after a valiant 15-month battle with cancer. Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the McEwen Bible Fellowship Church. Pastor Bill Cox of the church will officiate. There will be a reception afterward at the Skidgel home on Clear Creek. Mrs. Skidgel was born on Sept. 13, 1943, at San Diego to Alva and Wilma Burgess. She attended high school at Salem. She also attended Central Oregon Community College at Bend and took a geology course in La Grande. She … Read more

Wright, Ellen Donaldson Mrs. – Obituary

Baker County, Oregon Ellen Donaldson Wright, 96, of Portland, a former Baker City resident, died June 26, 2001. Her memorial service was June 30 at St. John’s Christian Church in Portland. Mrs. Wright was born Sept. 24, 1904, at Weiser, Idaho, to William Donaldson and Mamie Nichols Donaldson. She attended grade school at Prairie City and was a Baker High School graduate. She was an instructor at Western Beauty School for 10 years and worked at Peninsula Terminal and Lipman Wolfe. She married Floyd Wright in 1925. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her stepson, Bernard Wright of Beaver … Read more

Lewis, Merle M. – Obituary

Merle M. Lewis, 85, a former Baker City resident, died July 4, 2001, at a Boise care facility. Her funeral was today at 1 p.m. at the Relyea Funeral Chapel in Boise. Burial was at Dry Creek Cemetery in Boise. Arrangements were under the direction of the Relyea Funeral Chapel. Used with permission from: The Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, July 13, 2001 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Osborne, Merton Fisher – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Merton Fisher Osborne, 82, of Baker City died March 20, 2001, at Evergreen Health and Rehab Center in La Grande. His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Coles-Strommer Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Ritualistic rites will be accorded by the Baker Elks Lodge, No. 338. There will be a time of fellowship and sharing after the service at the Baker Elks Lodge, 1896 Second St. Mr. Osborne was born May 29, 1918, at La Grande to Ernest Douglas Hastings and Helen M. Fisher Osborne. He grew up at Fisher Hot Springs near Haines … Read more

Boyce, Leo Herbert – Obituary

Leo Herbert Boyce, 81, of Desert Hot Springs, Calif., died March 6, 2001, at Palm Springs, Calif., after a brief illness. There was a private service for Mr. Boyce. The Desert Hot Springs Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Boyce was born on Dec. 13, 1919, at Baker City to John and Sophia Sinclair Boyce. He grew up in Baker City and was a 1940 Baker High School graduate. He married Florence Harrington on Sept. 11, 1973, at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. His grandparents were pioneers. They came to Oregon by wagon train in 1880 and settled in Baker Valley. … Read more

Gentry, Clifford Wayne – Obituary

Union, Oregon Clifford Wayne Gentry, 76, of Union, died March 20, 2001, at his home. A memorial service will be scheduled later. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley in La Grande. Mr. Gentry was born Sept. 8, 1924, at Baker City to Ruben and Ethel (Ingram) Gentry. He attended school in Halfway before moving to Pilot Rock, where he graduated from high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served during World War II on PT boats along with the late President John F. Kennedy. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Mr. … Read more

Scott, Joshua David – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Joshua David Scott, 21, of Baker City, died April 1, 2001, near Imbler. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Monte Loyd of the Baker Valley Christian Assembly will officiate. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family at the Baker Valley Christian Assembly Church, 3720 Birch St., for a reception after the service. Visitations will be until 8 o’clock tonight at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. Mr. Scott was born on Oct. 10, 1979, at Goldendale, … Read more

Cantrell, William James “Bill” – Obituary

William James “Bill” Cantrell, 84, of La Grande and a former North Powder resident, died April 3, 2001, at a local care facility. A celebration of life service was today at the North Powder Methodist Church. Sally Wiens will officiate. Committal and interment was in North Powder Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Cantrell was born on June 19, 1916, at La Grande to William Jasper and Martha Mildred McKenzie Cantrell. He grew up in La Grande and graduated from La Grande High School and Eastern Oregon College. He earned a master’s … Read more

Brill, Edna V. Jacobs Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Edna V. Brill, 79, a longtime Baker City resident, died April 8, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Bill Cox of the McEwen Bible Fellowship will officiate. Vault interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. There will be a reception after the services at the Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St. Visitations will be from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at Gray’s West & Co. Mrs. Brill was born on Jan. 5, 1922, at Baker City to Howard and … Read more

White, Anne Theresa Miles Mrs. – Obituary

Anne Theresa White, 85, a former Baker City resident, died April 16, 2001, at Gresham. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Portland Memorial Sunset Chapel. Private inurnment will be at the Portland Memorial Mausoleum. Mrs. White was born Aug. 23, 1915, at Baker City. She was a graduate of St. Francis Academy. She was raised on the Miles Ranch in the Lower Powder Valley in Baker County. She moved to Portland after World War II. From 1963 to 1969 she lived in Illinois, Minnesota and Louisiana. She returned to Milwaukie in 1970. She was a member … Read more

Shankle, Gary Wayne – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Gary Wayne Shankle, 58, a longtime Baker City resident, died April 25, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Services after a long illness. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Jehovah’s Witnesses will officiate. Visitations will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Gray’s West & Co. Mr. Shankle was born on Sept. 24, 1942, at Elizabethton, Tenn., to Frank Chad Shankle and Martha Magdaline Peters. He enjoyed his younger years there with uncles and cousins, swimming, exploring caves and playing in the woods behind his … Read more

Brown, Daniel Campbell – Obituary

Daniel Campbell Brown, 92, of La Grande, and a former Baker City resident, died April 19, 2001, at his son’s home in La Grande. At his request there will be no public services. Private interment will be at Rock Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley in La Grande. Mr. Brown was born Oct. 25, 1908, at Condon to Charles Arthur and Missouri Pearl Fitzwater Brown. In 1924 he moved to Baker City. During World War II he was stationed in Italy with the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he was an engineer on … Read more

Steele, May Elizabeth Hulse Mrs. – Obituary

Pine Valley, Oregon May Elizabeth Steele, 98, a longtime Pine Valley resident, died April 26, 2001, at the Evergreen Health and Rehab Center in La Grande. At her request, there will be no funeral. Private family interment will be at the Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. She was born on May 3, 1902, at Halfway to Sheppard and Effie Mitchell Hulse. She spent her childhood and most of her adult life at Pine Valley. She received her education in one-room schoolhouses at Langrell and Clear Creek. She married Ben R. Steele in Halfway on March 14, 1921. They had one … Read more