Evelyn Hulda Bilyeu passed away on May 7, 1984, in Spokane, Washington. She was a devoted mother to Sandra Salsby and grandmother to several grandchildren. Evelyn lived in Spokane for 34 years and had previously spent 25 years in Teiko. She was an active member of the VFW Auxiliary. Funeral services are scheduled for May 14, 1984, at Hazen Jaeger Funeral Home, led by Rev. Stanley Hoobing, with interment at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery.
George Henry Bilyeu of Tekoa passed away on July 6 in Spokane. He is survived by his son, Roy Bilyeu; a sister, Mrs. Ed Lauritzen; a brother, Ed Bilyeu; and a granddaughter. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Kimball Funeral Home in Tekoa. This information was reported in the Spokesman Review on July 8, 1954, and contributed by Shelli Steedman.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bilyeu passed away on January 13, 1921. She resided with her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Morrow, and was the widow of Peter Bilyeu. Elizabeth was the daughter of Peter S. Brenner and Hannah Isley. Her death was reported in the community on the morning of the following Thursday.
A. J. Bilyeu, known as Uncle Jack, passed away on October 19, 1896, at the home of his son-in-law in Jordan. A long-time resident of Scio, he was esteemed for his reliability and kindness to neighbors. Born in 1830 in Sangamon County, Illinois, he married Sarah Ann Terry in 1855 and fathered eleven children. Bilyeu is buried in Bilyeu Den Cemetery alongside his wife and family members.
Emma C. Brown Bilyeu passed away at the age of 99 on June 10, 1994, in southwest Portland. A rosary will be recited at Holy Redeemer Church on June 16, followed by Mass and interment at Willamette National Cemetery. Originally from DeLamar, Idaho, she moved to Portland in 1915 and was a dedicated member of her church for 50 years. She is survived by her daughter, six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Nettie Edmunsen Bilyeu and her infant child passed away at The Dalles hospital on January 13, 1911, and January 11, 1911, respectively. A lifelong resident, Nettie was the daughter of Henry and Mrs. Edmunson and was just 18 years old. The funeral, led by Rev. J. D. Lewellen, took place on Sunday afternoon at the Crandall Undertaking parlors, followed by interment at the IOOF Cemetery.
C. Lloyd Bilyeu, of 7057 NE Grand, passed away on November 11, 1967. He was the husband of Emma C. Brown and the father of William J. and Cathryn M. Jiroch, with seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A Requiem Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on November 15 at Holy Redeemer Church, with interment at Willamette National Cemetery. The Office of the Dead service is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on November 14 at Zeller Chapel of Roses.
Joseph A. Bilyeu, aged 94, passed away at his home on Auburn Road NE. Born in Scio, he spent many years in Western Washington, working in Portland shipyards and serving as a mail carrier and dairyman. He lived in Lincoln City for a decade before moving to Salem. He is survived by his wife, Fern. Funeral services will be held at Virgil T. Golden Mortuary, followed by interment in Bilyeu Den Cemetery, Scio.
Mrs. Bessie Lenore Bilyeu, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at her home. Born on June 1, 1888, she was the daughter of Abraham and Jane Miller and married Lloyd R. Bilyeu on June 2, 1909. A lifelong resident of Jefferson, Bessie is survived by her husband, two daughters, Lois Underwood and Lael Harper, and grandson Stanley Harper. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Monday at Fortmiller-Frederickson Chapel, with interment at Riverside Cemetery in Albany.
Mrs. Nancy Ellen Bilyeu, aged 64, passed away on February 18, 1945, at her daughter’s home in Scio, Oregon. A resident of Oregon for 62 years, she was born on July 9, 1880, in Grubville, Missouri. Her funeral service will take place at Weddle Chapel, followed by burial at Bilyeu Den Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter Ima Woodard, two grandchildren, and several siblings.
George Washington Bilyeu, a pioneer who settled in Oregon in 1852, recently passed away at the age of 79. He and his wife, Hester Jane Reed, worked diligently to provide for their family, raising fifteen children, eleven of whom survived him. In his later years, Bilyeu faced health challenges and was briefly placed in a Salem asylum. He died on February 3, 1899, and was buried in Masonic Cemetery after a funeral service held at the Baptist Church, attended by many mourners.
William Bilyeu, aged 80, passed away at his home near Scio, Linn County, on June 25, 1879. He was a prominent figure in Oregon, being an ancestor to the extensive Bilyeu family, which numbers over a hundred individuals, primarily residing near the Forks of Santiam. Bilyeu married Dianna Coker in 1816 and had twelve children. He is interred at Bilyeu Den Cemetery. The community extends heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, with plans for a more detailed obituary in the future.
Virgil Carl Bilyeu, aged 73 years, passed away on June 6, 1963, at Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles. Born on July 3, 1889, in Scio, Oregon, he was a World War I veteran and is survived by his brother, Merle Bilyeu, of Waterloo, Oregon. Funeral services took place at Tracewell Funeral Home in Sweet Home, followed by graveside services at Franklin Butte Masonic Cemetery near Scio, officiated by Cleo Thompson of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Edward C. Bilyeu, a former city councilman and owner of Bilyeu-Miller Insurance, passed away at 62 from a heart attack. Born in Lebanon on April 3, 1916, he served on the city council from 1959 to 1967 and was involved with the Lebanon Hospital Board and Gideon International. His funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lebanon First Assembly of God Church, with burial at the IOOF Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Inez, and four sons, among other family members.
George Franklin Bilyeu passed away at the age of 30 on December 13, 1890, at his parents’ home in Scio. His death resulted from lung hemorrhage, a complication stemming from a severe injury sustained 13 years earlier when he was thrown from a wagon carrying lumber. This accident had long-term effects on his health, ultimately leading to his untimely demise.
Mrs. Bert Bilyeu, age 26, passed away in Scio on February 17, 1908. She was the niece of Mart Bilyeu, and is survived by her husband and two children. Mrs. Bilyeu was the daughter of Eli Luckenbach and Sarah Hopkins. Her interment took place at Franklin Butte Cemetery.
Vera L. Bilyeu, 66, passed away on May 20, 1989, in Lebanon, Oregon. Born Vera Coon on September 18, 1922, in Utah, she married Raymond M. Bilyeu in 1944 and moved to Lebanon in 1960. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she was active in the Sweet Adelines and enjoyed painting and sewing. She is survived by her sons Kelly and Mike and daughter Connie. A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday at Franklin Butte Cemetery.
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Bilyeu, 77, passed away on March 17, 1952, in Lebanon. Born on July 13, 1874, to pioneer parents, she was a lifelong resident of Lebanon and Lacomb, except for a brief period in Raymond, Washington. She married Joseph Lane Bilyeu and is survived by two sons, two daughters, 14 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services took place at the Huston Funeral Home, with interment at Lacomb Cemetery.
Robert Dean Bilyeu, 88, passed away on July 21, 1983, having dedicated his life to farming and serving as police marshal in Halsey. Born on February 25, 1895, in Bilyeu Den, he was a World War I veteran and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He married Violet V. Carver in 1943, who predeceased him in 1968. His funeral was held at the Halsey Methodist Church, with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Roth, and sister, Eola Dell Falk.
Peter R. Bilyeu passed away at his home in Scio, Oregon, on October 18, 1901, at the age of 64, after battling throat cancer for two years. He faced his illness with remarkable dignity. Bilyeu married Elizabeth Brenner on November 17, 1859, and they had five surviving children: Nancy Morrow, Laura Paul, Jeff, Evert, and Brenner Bilyeu.