Obituary

Brinton, Thomas W. – Obituary

A Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. May 4 at St. Jude Catholic Church in Eugene for Thomas W. “Tom” Brinton of Eugene, 79, who died Apr8l 6, 2007, of colon cancer. Better known as Tom or Tommy to his friends and relatives, he was the last of a generation of old time printers. Tom worked at The Record-Courier from age 14, alongside his father Charles, and his brothers and sisters. Tom was the youngest of the eight children born to Charles McKay Brinton and Elizabeth Muller Brinton. Tom spent his childhood in Haines. He attended college at Eastern … Read more

White, Floyd – Obituary

Floyd White, 69, Rathdrum, Idaho, died April 15, 2007, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 21, 2007, 3:30 p.m., at Coles Funeral Home, Baker City, Ore. Viewing will be at Coles Funeral Home on April 20, 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City. Arrangements are under the direction of Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place Street, Baker City, OR 97814. Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, April, 2007 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Walker, John C. – Obituary

John C. Walker, 44, Grand Ridge, Fla., died April 4, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Hospital E.R., Baker City, Ore. Arrangements are under the direction of Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, Baker City, Ore. Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, April, 2007 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Gormley, Vera – Obituary

Vera Gormley, 90, Ontario, Ore., died April 4, 2007, at Ashley Manor. Arrangements are under the direction of Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, Baker City, Ore. Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, April, 2007 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Hasher, Marion – Obituary

Marion Hasher former resident of Baker City, Ore., died March 30, 2007, in North Carolina. Arrangements are under the direction of Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, Baker City. Used with permission from: The Record Courier, Baker City, Oregon, April, 2007 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Chestnut, Laura Ann Hughes Mrs. – Obituary

Laura Ann Chestnut, 56, a Baker City native, died April 26, 2007, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kan. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Canton Christian Church in Canton, Kan. Pastors Sherman Nungester and Jack Smith will officiate. Interment will be at the Canton Township Cemetery. She was born on July 3, 1950, at Baker City to Archie and Julia Driver Hughes. She moved from Oregon to Canton 31 year ago. She was a high school graduate and served in the U.S. Army. She worked as dietary manager for Shiloh Manor Nursing Home at Canton … Read more

Day, Frank Ronald – Obituary

Keating, Oregon Frank Ronald Day, 69, of Keating, died April 23, 2007. A private family gathering will be scheduled later. Frank was born on Sept. 10, 1937, at Cleveland, Ohio, to Frank and Louise Day. When he was young, his family moved to California. He majored in agricultural science and was a member of the rodeo team at Cal Poly Pomona. While in California, Frank met Jean. They were married in 1959. The couple moved to Northeastern Oregon in 1973, where they made their first homes at Echo, Pendleton and Keating. F.R. or “Ron,” as many would know him, was … Read more

Bard, Wayne N. – Obituary

Wayne N. Bard, 78, died Jan. 22, 2007, in Pueblo, Colo. Wayne’s ashes will be buried beside his wife at Mount Hope Cemetery May 2 at 2 p.m. Father Julian Cassar of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral will officiate. All friends and relatives are invited to the graveside service and to the following reception at the United Methodist Church. Wayne was born Aug. 4, 1928, in Winfield, Kan., to Claude and Hilda Bard. He spent most of his growing up years in the Winfield area and served his country in the Navy. When he came home from the Navy he … Read more

Bennett, Paul Vincent – Obituary

Paul Vincent Bennett, 89, died March 29, 2007, at Salt Lake City. There will be a service to celebrate his life at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at the Burnt River Community Church at Unity. A native of Butler, N.J., he was a graduate of St. Anthony’s Catholic School. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps and later served in the Merchant Marines, sailing on liberty ships during World War II hauling ammunition, fuel and troops. Later in life he loved to tell stories of his adventures around the world. Pursuing his passion to own a ranch in … Read more

Johnson, Frances Day Mrs. – Obituary

Frances Johnson, 91, died April 23, 2007, at Settler’s Park. At her request, there will be no funeral. Inurnment will be at Portland Memorial. Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Frances was born on Feb. 19, 1916, to Charles and Kittie Loughridge Day of Portland. She grew up in Portland where she graduated from high school in 1934. During her growing up years, Frances worked summers in her father’s business, the Chas. H. Day Co. Her grandfather and an aunt were both doctors. They sparked a keen interest in medicine for Frances. Her grandfather practiced … Read more

Mebs, Catherine “Cas” Corbett Mrs. – Obituary

Catherine “Cas” Mebs, 93, beloved mother and “Gram”, died April 18, 2007, with her family at her side at St. Elizabeth Care Center, where she had lived since 2003. There will be a celebration of her life at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Afterward, the family will be escorting Cas to rest by her husband’s side at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens at Caldwell, Idaho, at 2 p.m. MDT. Cas was the youngest of five children born to David and Catherine Corbett in Philadelphia, Pa. Each of her parents came alone as adults to … Read more

Barber, William W. “Bill” – Obituary

William W. “Bill” Barber, 85, died April 17, 2007, in Baker City. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 2177 First St. Bill was a beloved husband, father, and “Beepa,” who always had a special grin for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his family said. Above all, he loved his family, his country, flying, and the United States Marine Corps. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for more than 31 years and retired with the rank of captain. He served in three major engagements: World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam War. … Read more

Sipp, Monte Gene – Obituary

Monte Gene Sipp, 58, died April 15, 2007, from rapid cancer complications. There will be a private ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday at Little Chapel of the Chimes, 1167 S.E. Stevens Road, in Portland. After moving from his family’s hometown of Baker City, Monte met, fell in love with and married Marlene Mathistad of Tillamook. As chief engineer at U.S. Bank, Monte was a helpful, knowledgeable friend to all. He was a devoted husband, a committed father and a sincere family member. The strength, courage and wisdom shown throughout his 58 years of life will be remembered. Survivors include his … Read more

McClurg, James W. – Obituary

James W. McClurg, 80, of Baker City died April 10, 2007, at his home with his family at his side. There will be no service. Private family interment will be scheduled later. James was born Jan. 26, 1927, at Richland to John Henry and Constance M. Bogart McClurg. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He worked for 17 years at Burnt River Sawmill and then was employed by the U.S. Postal Service. He retired in 1989 after a 25-year career with the post office. He married Dolores Davis on May 8, 1949, at St. Francis de … Read more

Erwin, Mary Teague Birdwell Mrs. – Obituary

Mary Erwin, 92, of Baker City, died April 15, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Care Center. There will be a celebration of her life at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Extension Building, 2610 Grove St. She was born in the Fort Stockton area at home in Leon Spring, Pecos County, Texas, to Joseph Franklin and Allie Alice Moss Teague. She was the youngest of three children. Her mother was killed and buried on her first birthday. Six years later, her father married Cynthia Emily Campbell. They had five children. Mary attended school at Cap Rock, Texas. In 1929, she … Read more

Morrison, Eugene – Obituary

Eugene D. Morrison, 83, of Baker City, died April 14, 2007, at the Boise Veterans Hospital. There will be no service. Burial will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Mr. Morrison served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He and his wife, Mary, moved from North Powder to Baker City in 1999. Survivors include his wife, Mary Morrison of Baker City; a stepdaughter, Kathy Sanchez of Portland; a son, Eugene Morrison II of San Diego; a daughter, Sandra Morrison of Redding; and numerous grandchildren. Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, April 17, … Read more

Gover, Alvada Taylor Mrs. – Obituary

Alvada Gover, 88, of Imbler, a former Baker County resident, died April 14, 2007, at a care home. There will be a celebration of her life at 10 a.m. Thursday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., in La Grande. Her graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Visitations will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley in La Grande. Mrs. Gover was born on May 5, 1918, to John Lee and Florence Bell White Taylor at Halfway. She was raised at Halfway and … Read more

Gorrell, Ross Frank – Obituary

Ross Frank Gorrell, 98, of Baker City, died April 11, 2007, at Boise. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Ross was born on Nov. 24, 1908, at Rocky Ford, Colo., to Joe and Dolly Gorrell. He moved to Baker City in 1944. Ross spent most of his life on horses and working on ranches. He spent 15 years working for Lew Bros. Tires. He also spent 26 years working for Bill Schann at his feed lot and at the Baker Livestock Auction on auction … Read more

Tallman, John B. – Obituary

John B. Tallman, 85, a longtime Winnemucca, Nev., business and civic leader died April 7, 2007, at Harmony Manor at Winnemucca. His funeral was April 11 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church at Winnemucca. Interment was at the Winnemucca Cemetery. John Tallman was the father of former Baker City residents, Maryanne Tallman, and well-known rodeo announcer Bob Tallman. He was born on July 13, 1921, at Boise to Aaron Vetter “A.V.” and Grace Brenner Tallman. He and his only granddaughter, Nicole Tallman Pennell, shared the same birth date. In 1931, John and his father helped chart the Humboldt River from its … Read more

Savage, Richard A. – Obituary

Richard A. Savage, 72, a former Baker City resident, died April 13, 2007, after a 14-year struggle with Parkinson’s disease. His memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church at Allen, Texas. Richard was born in 1935 at Walla Walla, Wash., to “Spud” and Nan Savage. He was the oldest of five children. He was a 1954 Baker High School graduate and attended Eastern Oregon College (now Eastern Oregon University) at La Grande where he earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He later earned his MBA. Richard served in the U.S. Army Intelligence Division … Read more