Obituary

Willis, Patricia Emma Paulson Mrs. – Obituary

Patricia Emma Paulson Willis, 86, formerly of Haines, died in Washington, D.C. in 2005. Private family internment of her ashes is scheduled April 2 at Mount Hope Cemetery. There will be a no-host dinner afterward at the Haines Steak House at 5 p.m. Anyone wishing to remember Mrs. Willis is invited. The daughter of Erna Loennig Paulson and Norris Paulson, Patricia Emma Paulson Willis was born at Haines on Sept. 1, 1919. She attended school at Haines and Muddy Creek for a short time before moving to Los Angeles with her parents and two sisters. Later she returned to spend … Read more

Anderburg, Erna Bea Paulson Mrs. – Obituary

Erna Bea Paulson Anderburg, 89, formerly of Haines, died Dec. 25, 2006, in Southern California. Private family internment of her ashes is scheduled April 2 at Mount Hope Cemetery. There will be a no-host dinner at the Haines Steak House afterward at 5 p.m. Everyone who would like to remember Mrs. Anderburg is invited. She was born on Sept. 23, 1917, at Haines to Erna Loennig Paulson and Norris Paulson. Erna Bea, as she was known to her relatives and friends, attended school in Haines and Muddy Creek until on doctor’s orders her parents moved her and her two sisters … Read more

Whitt, Vernon Jim – Obituary

Vernon Jim Whitt, 53, a former Baker City resident, died of cancer on Jan. 24, 2007. He was born on Jan. 27, 1953, at Prineville and attended Baker schools through his senior year. He then joined the U.S. Navy and served his beloved country as a submarine sailor for 20 years. After retirement from the Navy, he partnered with a fellow submarine man at Kitsap Equipment and Repair at Poulsbo, Wash., until his death. He will always be loved and missed, his family said. Survivors include his sisters and brother, Cecile and her husband, Gary Horn, of Lebanon, Karen and … Read more

Felkel, June Poe Mrs. – Obituary

June Poe Felkel, 81, of Baker City, died March 1, 2007. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m., Saturday at the Baker City Church of the Nazarene, 1250 Hughes Lane. June was born at Mancos, Colo., in 1926. She married Orval Poe after graduating from high school at Mancos. They moved to the Northwest and settled at Baker City where they brought up their 10 children. As the children left home, June became more active in the community. She worked for the state in social services, was a member of the Baker City Council and was involved in service clubs. … Read more

Batty, Alma J. Fuller Mrs. – Obituary

Alma J. Batty, 71, of Bandon, a former Baker City resident, died Dec. 31, 2006, of natural causes. She was born on May 27, 1935, at Baker City to Fred and Teresa Fuller. She was raised and educated in Baker City and attended Eastern Oregon University at La Grande. She married Clinton Batty on Aug. 28, 1955. The couple originally lived at Madras. They had lived at Brookings from 1970 to 1979 before moving to Bandon. Mrs. Batty was employed by the Bandon School District until her retirement. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and Bible study. She was a member … Read more

Bowman, Bethel M. Mrs. – Obituary

Bethel M. Bowman, 83, of Beaverton, a Huntington native, died March 11, 2007. Her graveside funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Community Cemetery in Aurora. Bethel M. Birchmier was born on Dec. 25, 1923, at Huntington. She married Bob Bowman in 1940. She was a former waitress at the Farewell Bend Restaurant. Survivors include her husband, Rob O. Bowman; her son, Robert E. Bowman; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Pegg, Paxson & Springer Funeral Chapel of Beaverton is in charge of arrangements. Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, March 19, 2007 Transcribed by: … Read more

Bolling, Charlene Mae Hatch Mrs. – Obituary

Charlene Mae Bolling, 62, died on March 12, 2007, at Haines. There will be a memorial service and a celebration of her life at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Haines United Methodist Church. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception afterward in the Haines United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Charlene Mae was born on July 29, 1944, at Kearney, Neb., to Elmer and Arletta May Ruhs Hatch. The family moved to Grand Island, Neb., where she was raised and graduated from high school. On Nov. 10, 1979, Charlene married Larry Bolling at Grand Island, Neb. Charlene was … Read more

Bell, Reid Warner “Mike” – Obituary

Reid Warner “Mike” Bell, 76, of Baker City, died March 9, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Care Center. There will be no service. Mike was born on Oct. 27, 1930, at San Diego to G.A. and Lou Bell. He lived most of his life in San Diego until moving to Baker City to reside with his brother and sister-in-law, Skip and Mickie Bell. He loved his cat, Ellie. He also loved to go to the train tracks to watch the trains travel through Baker City. Mike loved trucks and all types of equipment. He had many good friends who always appreciated … Read more

Booker, Elaine Anne Shuck Mrs. – Obituary

Elaine Anne Booker, 78, a former Baker City resident, died Feb. 16, 2007, at her home in Sacramento, Calif. Elaine was born on Nov. 13, 1928, at Baker City to Lesley and Anne Shuck. She was raised at Baker City and was a 1947 Baker High School graduate. She moved to Sacramento in August 1972 with her husband, Leslie Booker. Elaine was a friend to everyone and truly loved children of all ages. The walls of her home are covered with pictures of all of her family. She had a knack for remembering birthdays and anniversaries and always had a … Read more

Braten, Jay Williard – Obituary

Jay Williard Braten, 71, of Halfway, died Feb. 28, 2007, at the home of close friends, Duane and Rita Wolfersperger in Redmond with family and friends by his side. His memorial service will be at noon Saturday at the Halfway Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall. There will be a private scattering of his ashes later at one of his favorite fishing spots. Jay was born on May 27, 1935, at Los Angeles to Hugh and Flora Selig Braten. Jay and Vadene Dakovich were married on July 1, 1962, at Compton, Calif. They have two sons, Scott and Mark. Jay retired … Read more

Chaves, Frances Roena Sturgill Mrs. – Obituary

Frances Roena Sturgill Chaves, 91, died Feb. 24, 2007, at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City of complications brought on by pneumonia. Visitations will be until 7 o’clock tonight at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. The rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Friday at Gray’s West & Co. There will be reception afterward at the Best Western Sunridge Inn, 1 Sunridge Lane. Her graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Born on Jan. 15, 1916, at Baker City, she was the third child of Cecil R. and Jessie Osborn Sturgill. She … Read more

Wooters, Robert Ralph “Bob” – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Robert Ralph “Bob” Wooters, 85, of Baker City, died March 6, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. There will be a celebration of his life at 1 p.m. Friday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Bishop Ernest Collard of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will officiate. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, weather permitting. Bob was born May 30, 1921, at the family dry farm home near the Dundy County Seat of Benkleman, Neb., to Edward J. and Bertha Iris Brissenden Wooters. He was the youngest of five children. … Read more

Delepierre, Donald “Don” – Obituary

Donald “Don” Delepierre, 63, of Haines, died Feb. 27, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. There will be a celebration of his life at 4 p.m. Saturday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice, and their family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814. Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, March 6, 2007 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Crooke, Bill Jack – Obituary

Bill Jack Crooke, 81, of Pendleton, died Feb. 27, 2007, at his home after a long illness. His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Berean Baptist Church (the former Calvary Baptist Church) at 8 N.W. Ninth St., in Pendleton. Pastor Carl LeTourka will officiate. He was born on April 4, 1925, at Meridian, Idaho, to Ruth Ester and Jack Crooke. He was raised by his grandmother, Mrs. White, in the Meridian, Idaho, area. He attended school there until he went to live with his father and stepmother at Union at the age of 15. When he … Read more

Lew, Frances D. Vaughn Mrs. – Obituary

Frances D. Lew, 88, a former Baker County resident, died Feb. 23, 2007, at Modesto, Calif. Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Lakewood Funeral Home in Hughson, Calif. Frances was born on Oct. 20, 1918, at Baker City to Waldo Russell and Ella Afton Weitz Vaughn. She moved from Baker City to Keating Valley at the age of 9. Her parents ran the Keating Store and Post Office. She became an accomplished horseback rider and spent her early Keating years riding up and down the valley making friends. She married Lawrence L. Lew Sr. on Oct. … Read more

Spain, Gladys Elaine “Gus” Cunningham Mrs. – Obituary

Gladys Elaine Spain, known as ‘Gus’ to those close to her, 75, passed away at her home in Canyon City, Ore., March 19, 2007. She was born on Oct. 28, 1931, in Kimberly, Idaho to Newton and Jean Cunningham. After her retirement from the phone company, Gus became an active member in her community as a volunteer and she created friends wherever she went. When not volunteering, Gus and her husband enjoyed fishing and camping together. At home she enjoyed tending to her garden and was an avid knitter and quilter. Gus was an open and loving person who will … Read more

Murray, Irene I. Williamson Mrs. – Obituary

Irene I. Murray, 78, resident of Baker City, Ore., died March 22, 2007, at her residence. A funeral service was held Wednesday, March 28, 2 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home. Sister Kay Marie Duncan of Pathway Hospice officiated. A private Interment was held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City. A reception was held at the family home. Irene was born Irene Isabel Williamson to Floyd (Buck) and Adeline (Addie) Williamson on Sept. 23, 1928. She attended Rock Creek School, Haines School and graduated from Baker High School. She started her telephone operator career at the age of 15 in … Read more

Hanna, Raymond E. – Obituary

Raymond E. Hanna, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2007, at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center with his wife and sons by his side. Raymond was born in Raymond, Wash. He moved to Baker, Ore., in 1930, where he attended Baker schools. He served in the U.S. Navy from March 1943 to March 1946. He trained at Farragut, Idaho and Treasure Island, Calif., and was assigned to the U.S.S. Reno. He married Betty Arlene Fleming on Aug. 26, 1950, in Baker. He attended Baker Business College in 1955 and was employed as an office manager for auto dealerships … Read more

Weaver, Elizabeth May VanSlyke Mrs. – Obituary

Elizabeth May Weaver, 96, passed away on March 9, 2007, at Boise, Idaho. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at the University Christian Church, 1801 University Drive, Boise. Elizabeth was born May 25, 1910, in Stevenson, Calif., to Asa and Blanche Prescott VanSlyke. The family moved to Idaho in 1912. Elizabeth graduated from Nampa (Idaho) High School in 1927. She attended Lewiston Normal School, earning a “life certificate” to teach in Idaho. She taught for several years in the Nampa area, during which time she met Harry A. Weaver. The couple married on … Read more

Conner, Verlin A. – Obituary

Verlin A. Conner, 77, of Tygh Valley, a Halfway native, died March 15, 2007, at his home surrounded by the things he loved. There will be a celebration of his life at 1 p.m. Friday at the Tygh Valley Community Center. Verlin was born at Halfway to Albert and Alberta Conner. He grew up in the Baker area and was a Union High School graduate. At Union High School he was known as “Pee Wee Conner” on the football field. He was small, but mighty. He worked for the Pondosa Lumber Mill for many years where he met and married … Read more