McFetridge

McFetridge, Alta M. – Obituary

Alta M. McFetridge, born February 8, 1900, in Enterprise, Oregon, passed away on September 3, 1978, in Portland. A lifelong resident of Wallowa County, she was a homemaker and active in her community, being a member of the Enterprise Christian Church and the Women’s Benefit Association. She married John O. McFetridge in 1918, who predeceased her in 1974. Her funeral service was held on September 7, 1978, at the Bollman Chapel, with burial at Enterprise Cemetery. She is survived by her sister and several nieces and nephews.

McFetridge, John – Obituary

John Oliver McFetridge, a lifelong resident of Wallowa County and retired rancher, passed away on April 21, 1974, after a brief hospitalization. Born on December 12, 1890, to pioneer parents, he was married to Alta Owenby in 1918. McFetridge served as a deputy sheriff and managed grocery stores in Enterprise and Medical Springs. He was involved with the Knights of Pythias and the Church of God. He is survived by his wife and family. Memorial services were held on April 24, 1974, at Bollman Chapel.

McFetridge, Elmer – Obituary

Elmer Clarence McFetridge, a lifelong resident of Wallowa County and retired rancher, died on February 8, 1965, at a nursing home in Dallas, Oregon, after four years of declining health. Born on July 11, 1887, near Enterprise to pioneer parents John and Martha McFetridge, he married Hattie Frances Ownbey in 1913, who survives him along with their daughter Lorretta, son Vernon, two brothers, and four grandchildren. Memorial services were held on February 11, with burial in Enterprise Cemetery.

McFetridge, S. M. – Obituary

S. M. Mac McFetridge passed away on June 15, 2007, at the age of 84. A veteran corpsman, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II across various Pacific locations. McFetridge worked as a crane operator for Kaiser Aluminum and participated in horse racing at Playfair Race Track. He is survived by his wife Dodie, three stepsons, a stepdaughter, and numerous cousins. Funeral services are scheduled for June 23, 2007, in Spokane, Washington, with interment at Fairmount Memorial Park.

Biography of J. C. McFetridge

J. C. McFetridge, born on December 22, 1844, in Virginia, was a dedicated citizen of Wallowa County, Oregon, known for his sagacity and judgment. He served valiantly in the Civil War, initially working as a teamster before engaging in combat. After the war, he pursued farming in Kansas before settling in Oregon in 1881, where he expanded his homestead to 480 acres. Married to Martha J. Johnson, they had several children and were active members of their Christian community, earning widespread respect.