Obituary

Clark, Doris A. Miller Mrs. – Obituary

Doris A. Clark, 46, a former Baker City resident, died Feb. 13, 2007, at a Portland hospital. Her memorial service is pending. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Doris was born on May 20, 1960, at Baker City to Ray and Joan Standefer Miller. She was raised and educated at Baker City. She moved to the Portland area in the early 1980s where she worked as an aide at a care home. Survivors include her daughters, Joyce Perez and Doris Martinez, both of Boise; sisters, Joanna Dixon of Baker City, Judy Kahler and Ida Saito, both of Grants Pass; … Read more

West, Phyllis Louise Schnackenberg Mrs. – Obituary

Phyllis Louise West, 82, of Montesano and Aberdeen, Wash., and a former Baker City resident, died Feb. 15, 2007, at Montesano Health & Rehab Center, Montesano, Wash. Her funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Central Park Baptist Church in Aberdeen, Wash. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Phyllis was born on Dec. 3, 1924, at Baker City to Melvin B. and Grace Harrison Schnackenberg. She was a 1942 Baker High School graduate. Her family moved to Vanport, a government housing project for workers at the Kaiser Defense Shipyards where … Read more

Kissler, Mildred Estes Mrs. – Obituary

Mildred Estes Kissler, 90, a former Baker City resident, died Feb. 8, 2007, at Sacramento, Calif. Her graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Jon Privett of the First Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Visitations will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Mildred was born on Aug. 1, 1916, to Jess D. and Florence E. Estes at Baker City, where she was raised and educated. She was a Baker High School graduate. She worked for a number of years for the federal government, including … Read more

George, Roland W. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Roland W. George, 89, a lifelong Baker City resident, died Feb. 12, 2007, at his home. He had many family members and friends with him over the last several days. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Jesse Whitford of the Baker City Christian Church will officiate. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. There will be a reception afterward at the Baker City Christian Church, 675 Highway 7. Visitations will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at … Read more

Medlin, Curtis Edward “Curt” – Obituary

Curtis Edward “Curt” Medlin, 81, of Baker City, died Feb. 7, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor John Goodyear of the Baker Valley Church of Christ will officiate. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Coles Funeral Home. Curt was born on Sept. 10, 1925, at Malden, Mo., to Lopoleon and Ida Medlin. He married Melba Walker, his wife of 54 years, on March 18, 1944. She died on Jan. 14, 1998. … Read more

Johnson, William “Leigh” – Obituary

Haines, Oregon William “Leigh” Johnson, 97, of Haines, died Feb. 8, 2007, at his home. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 42171 Chico Road, the corner of 17th Street and Pocahontas Road. Pastor Tony Brandon of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will officiate. Interment will be Tuesday at the family pioneer cemetery at Silver Creek. Leigh was born on March 7, 1909, at Burns to Alfred and Caroline Johnson. He was raised and received his early schooling at Suntex, now known as Riley, in the Silver Creek Valley. During his teenage years, his mother … Read more

Hughes, Canler ‘Ken’ – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Canler “Ken” Hughes, 63, Baker City, Ore., died Feb. 1, 2007, at Meadow Brook Place, Baker City, after a short battle with lung cancer. A graveside service was held Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Monte Loyd of the Assembly of God Harvest Church officiated. Ken was born April 18, 1943, to Columbus and Mary Hughes, of Helena, Ark., where he spent his childhood hunting and fishing the Mississippi. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1963 and proudly served his country for 12 years, including 3 tours in Vietnam. During his military travels … Read more

Harding, Vernon Andrew – Obituary

Vernon Andrew Harding, 87, died in the morning hours of Feb. 2, 2007. His funeral will be held on Saturday at the Springfield Faith Center, 600 Hayden Bridge Way in Springfield. Interment will follow at Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene. Vernon was born April 6, 1919 in McHenry, N.D. to Thomas Lee Harding and Regina Ehlers. He grew up on a farm near McHenry, and at times, was asked to babysit his younger sisters. One time he fixed rice for lunch and served it before it was fully cooked. His sister, Eunice, commented, “It played Jingle Bells all the way … Read more

Hammond Frances Leslie O’Keefe Mrs. – Obituary

Frances Leslie O’Keefe Hammond, 84, died Feb. 6, 2007 at her home in Baker City. The family welcomes all friends who would like to share their memories of Frances to join them in a casual celebration of life service to be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Elks Lodge in Baker City. Frances’ warm smile will be sadly missed, but lovingly remembered by all who knew her. Frances was born May 7, 1922, in Bovill, Idaho, to Francis and Georgie O’Keefe. She grew up and attended school in Bovill, graduating from high school there in 1940. Frances … Read more

Collard, Jacquelyn Mayce – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Jacquelyn Mayce Collard, 16, of Baker City, died Feb. 4, 2007, near North Powder. Recitation of the rosary and vigil services were held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. A memorial mass will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Father Julian Cassar will officiate. Family and friends are invited to gather in the parish hall for a reception immediately following the service. Friends and classmates of Mayce are invited to attend a celebration of her life in the Baker High School Commons, 2500 E St., at 5 … Read more

Back, Peter D. – Obituary

Peter D. Back, 69, a former Baker City resident, died Jan. 22, 2007, after a battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Mr. Back is survived by his wife, Jeanne Back; his daughters: Susan Payne, Pamela Barnes and her husband, Jack Barnes of Sumpter, Sheila Thompson and her husband, Warren Thompson of Baker City; Shelley Fannin and her husband, Greg Fannin of Boise; grandson, Carson Caldwell; grandson, Justin Handy and his wife, Tanya, and great-grandchildren. Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, February 7, 2007 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Scotton, Kelly Rae – Obituary

Kelly Rae Scotton, 41, a former Baker City resident, died Dec. 16, 2006, at her home in Morton, Wash. Kelly was born Dec. 30, 1964 at Longview, Wash., and lived in Baker City for a time where she worked and cared for the elderly. Kelly was loved by all who crossed her path. She loved to read and play Nintendo. She was a beautiful singer, and sang at special occasions for family and friends. She also spent time interpreting Spanish for those who spoke no English. Kelly cherished her pug Kiwi, loved and cared for her nieces, Christia and Carolann, … Read more

Hughes, Canler Faye “Ken” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Canler Faye “Ken” Hughes, 63, of Baker City, died Feb. 1, 2007, at Meadowbrook Place after a short battle with lung cancer. His graveside funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Monte Loyd of the Harvest Church will officiate. Ken was born April 18, 1943, to Columbus and Mary Hughes of Helena, Ark., where he spent his childhood hunting and fishing along the Mississippi. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1963, where he proudly served his country for 12 years, including three tours in Vietnam. During his military travels he married Linda … Read more

Chamberlin, Edna L. Cramer Mrs. – Obituary

Edna L. Chamberlin, 81, of Richland died Jan. 30, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her graveside service was at 1 p.m. Friday at the Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Pastor Gordon Bond of the Richland Christian Church will officiate. Friends joined the family for a reception at the Eagle Valley Grange after the service. Edna was born on Dec. 3, 1925, at Weiser, Idaho, to Harry and Bertha Cramer. She spent her early life at Weiser where she was raised and educated. She graduated from Weiser High School. On April 12, 1953, she married L. Dale Chamberlin in Weiser, … Read more

Seal, Ilean Flinn Dennis Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Ilean Dennis Seal, 79, of Baker City, died Jan. 29, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Care Center. Her graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Chuck Risley of the American Legion will officiate. There will be a reception afterward at the American Legion, 2129 Second St. Ilean was born on May 30, 1927, at Fillmore, Calif., to Alvie “Possum” and Ada Flinn. She worked as telephone operator and retired from Nevada Bell after 33 years. She was active with the American Legion in Baker City where she served as president and other officer … Read more

Hack, Monty Lee – Obituary

Monty Lee Hack, 68, of Tonopah, Nev., a former Baker County resident, died Jan. 26, 2007, at his home after a short illness. Monty’s body will be cremated and his remains will be scattered at the cow camp he loved on a ranch near Tonopah. There will be a celebration of his life at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Quail Ridge Golf Course Clubhouse. The family invites friends to join them to eat, drink and “share our memories of our beloved brother.” Monty was born April 9, 1939, to Laurance and Shirley Hack. He was raised in the Keating Valley … Read more

Glenn, Alice Dean Mrs. – Obituary

June 20, 1913 Nov. 17, 2006 Alice Dean. Glenn, 93, of Chula Vista, Calif., died Nov. 17, 2006. A service will be held Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, 1 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 760 1st. Ave., Chula Vista, Calif., and burial will be at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Covina, Calif. Alice was born in Richland, Ore. She is survived by a daughter, Linda M. Dennis; son, Richard D. Glenn; sisters, Churby Stanciu, Jean Connall; brother, David Densky; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Donations may be sent to the Elmer Glenn Scholarship Fund, Chaffey College Office of Financial Aid, 5885 … Read more

Collins, Bonnie Jean Arriola Mrs. – Obituary

Bonnie Jean Collins, 55, Vale, Ore., died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, in a Boise hospital. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at Valley View Cemetery. Services were arranged by Lienkaemper Funeral Chapel, Vale, Ore. Bonnie was born on Feb. 1, 1951, in Ontario, Ore., daughter of Segundo and Edna Edmunson Arriola. She graduated from Burnt River High School in 1969 and later attended Treasure Valley Community College, graduating in 1971. She later attended Eastern Oregon State College where she graduated in 1988. In 1971, she married Joe Collins. They had one daughter, Vikki Lynne. Joe passed away in … Read more

Kuhn, Verna V. Hanby Mrs. – Obituary

Verna V. Kuhn, 87, a former Baker City resident, died Jan. 24, 2007, at her daughter’s home in Walla Walla, Wash. Mrs. Kuhn’s funeral will be Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. in the Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Burial and a graveside funeral service will be Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City. Visitations will be Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Mrs. Kuhn was born May 5, 1919, in Baker City, the daughter of Joseph and Ethel (McMahon) Hanby. She was raised and educated in … Read more

Carpenter, Raymond Francis – Obituary

Raymond Francis Carpenter, 86, of Cove, died Jan. 10, 2007, at a local care facility. His memorial service will take place Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley in La Grande. Mr. Carpenter was born on Oct. 28, 1921, one of the 12 children of Alfa Ray and Jennie Marie (Trapp) Carpenter in Deerfield, Mo. He grew up in Nevada and Missouri and served in the U.S. Navy. On Aug. 5, 1958, he married Doris Cady in Weiser, Idaho. He owned and operated a diesel truck repair and radiator repair shop in Baker City for many … Read more