Berland

Biography of Lewis Berland

One of the stanch and substantial citizens of Wallowa county, who has labored steadily for the up building of the community and the advancement of the interests of the county, the subject of this sketch stands today at the head of one of the leading industries of the section, and is a man in his life and walk such as to commend him to the esteem and confidence of all people of good judgment and sound principles. Mr. Berland has identified himself with his city and county in such manner that he is always found on the side of those … Read more

Berland, Joseph A. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Many friends paid last tribute to Joseph A. Berland at his funeral held Thursday afternoon in the Booth chapel. Services of the Christian Science Church were conducted by Mrs. Floyd Fletcher, and burial was in Enterprise cemetery. Pall bearers, schoolboy friends of Mr. Berland were Ray Hockett, Dave Wagner, William Graves, Marvin Butner, Tom Lee and Robert L. Forsythe. Among those who came for the funeral from away were Mrs. Jennie Quick and son, Rubert, and Truman T. Day of Portland, and Clifford Hart came with them. Robert Forsythe and wife came from Goldendale, Washington. Source: … Read more

Berland, Barbara Ruth – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Barbara Ruth Berland, 92, of Pendleton, died Feb. 25, 2004. She was born Aug. 31, 1911 to Burton and Mabel (Gray) Kelsay in Burns. After graduating from Redmond High School in 1931, she lived with an aunt when she was selected as a princess for the Fourth of July Celebration in Enterprise. She married Marvin “Jake” Berland of Paradise in 1933 and together they ranched in Wallowa County for the next 30 years. She did office work for the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service for 10 years, served on the Deer Creek School Board and substitute taught. She moved … Read more

Berland, L. Mrs. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Mrs. L. Berland died Thursday evening of last week after an illness of about a week, a second paralytic stroke apparently being the immediate cause of her death. Funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Methodist church by Rev. Cullison, and internment was made in the local cemetery. Mrs. Berland was 70 years old, and was one of the most highly respected residents of Wallowa County having lived here 25 years. As a token of the high esteem in which the family is held, the stores of Enterprise were closed two hours Monday while … Read more

Berland, Louis – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Louis Berland, Wallowa county pioneer, died Sunday, April 9 at the home of his daughter, Louisa Day, in Enterprise. Berland was born in Norway, March 25, 1849. He came to the United States at the age of 16 with only 10 cents in his pocket. He worked as a cobbler for many years and while living in Rushford, Minn, he married Isabelle Gulickson. To this union eight children were born, five of whom survive. In 1891 he moved with his family to Paradise, Ore. In 1896 he moved to Enterprise where he owned a harness and shoe … Read more