Obituary

Fullerton, Dennis Lee – Obituary

Dennis Lee Fullerton, 57, of Nampa, Idaho, died March 9, 2008, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dakan Funeral Chapel in Caldwell, Idaho. There will be a reception afterward at the C.V. Peckham Community Center adjacent to the chapel. There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dakanfuneralchapel.com. Dennis was born on March 5, 1951, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Baker City to Jay and Louise Fullerton. He attended 12 years … Read more

VanHise, Harley Ose – Obituary

Harley Ose VanHise, 88, of Bend, the husband of former longtime Baker County Clerk Anita Johnson VanHise, died Feb. 21, 2008. At his request, there will be no service. Mr. VanHise was born on March 9, 1919, at St. Maries, Idaho, to Harrison A. and Nellis M. Elliott VanHise. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Western Oregon College (now Western Oregon University) at Monmouth and a master’s degree from Eastern Oregon College (now Eastern Oregon University) at La Grande. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served as a teacher and administrator in public … Read more

Basman, June Dorothea Ankrom Mrs. – Obituary

June Basman, 88, a former Richland resident, died Dec. 27, 2007, at Island Health and Rehabilitation Center in Merritt Island, Fla. June Dorothea Basman was born on July 3, 1919, at Augusta, Ill., to Eli and Bertha Matheny Ankrom. She was raised and educated at Grosse Pointe, Mich. After graduation, she went to work for Lincoln Motors, making parts for tanks during World War II. In 1944, she married Cyril Louis Basman at St. Augustine, Fla., and again at Las Vegas, Nev., (just to be sure it was legal). They lived at Bakersfield for 33 years and their children were … Read more

Morris, Roy Eugene “Gene” – Obituary

Roy Eugene “Gene” Morris, 70, a lifelong Baker City resident, died Dec. 15, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 5 at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1250 Hughes Lane. Pastor Lennie Spooner will officiate. There will be a potluck dinner in the fellowship hall after the services. Gene was born on April 16, 1937, at Baker City to Mack and Leta Morris. He loved hunting, fishing and just being in the mountains as a kid; he carried that love over into adulthood. His father, Mack, was a conductor on the … Read more

Beard, Raymond H. Monsignor – Obituary

Monsignor Raymond H. Beard, 92, of Pendleton, a Haines native and a 1933 graduate of St. Francis Academy who was ordained to the priesthood at Baker City in 1941, died Dec. 23, 2007, at his home. The rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Pendleton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday. Vault interment will be at Athena Cemetery. The Rev. Monsignor Raymond H. Beard was born on Oct. 31, 1915, at Haines. He was one of the nine children born to Henry and Stella Harter Beard. After graduation … Read more

Brownell, Edmund Garrett – Obituary

Edmund Garrett Brownell, 90, of Canby, a former resident of Haines and Baker City, died Dec. 15, 2007, at Hope Village in Canby. His memorial service will be Saturday at the assisted living section of Hope Village in Canby. Graveside inurnment for both Edmund and his wife, Jean, will be later at the Haines Cemetery. Canby Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Edmund and his twin sister, Leona Jane, were born on July 10, 1917, at Cove. He grew up in Muddy Creek on a family farm. He graduated from Muddy Creek School. He attended the University of Idaho … Read more

Stewart, Vernon Earl – Obituary

Vernon Earl Stewart, 92, a longtime Haines resident, died Dec. 16, 2007, at Ashley Manor Assisted Living in Baker City. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Haines United Methodist Church. There will be a reception afterward. Interment will be at the Haines Cemetery. Vernon attended Haines schools, Grades 1-12. He was a 1933 Haines High School graduate. He was a longtime Boy Scout leader with Haines Troop 122, beginning in 1934. Highly decorated for his work with youths, he received one of Boy Scouting’s highest honors, the Silver Beaver award. During World War II, Vernon served … Read more

Lang, Irene Woolstrum Mrs. – Obituary

Irene Lang, 66, of Baker City, died Dec. 16, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. She was born on Aug. 8, 1941, at Union City, Pa., to Audrey Estella Shelton and Harvey Woolstrum. She was raised at Prescott, Ariz. As a child, Irene loved riding horses. She was a talented watercolor and mural painter. Humorous childhood family memories, her love of animals and of life itself were captured in her artful use of color. Irene led a full and varied life. She served in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, (WAVES) in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to … Read more

Barnhart, Wesley – Obituary

Wesley Barnhart, 87, a former longtime Pine Valley resident, died Dec. 14, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. At his request, there will be no funeral. Wes was born on Feb. 6, 1920, at Falls City to Clifford and Laura Perry Barnhart. When he was 6 years old, the family moved to a farm west of Nampa, Idaho, where he spent his childhood. He spent 18 months in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946, stationed at Okinawa with the occupation forces. Afterward he spent several years as a buckaroo on large cattle ranches in Nevada. Most of his … Read more

Chapman, Patricia “Patti” Mrs. – Obituary

Patricia “Patti” Chapman, 36, of Baker City, died Dec. 14, 2007, at her home. There will be a celebration of life service at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2625 Hughes Lane. Bishop Dean Baxter will officiate. Survivors include her husband, Gary Chapman, and children, Robert and Megan, all of Baker City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society through Gray’s West & Co., 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, December 18, 2007 Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor

Lane, Cooper Mathias – Obituary

Cooper Mathias Lane, infant son of Kevin and Mandy Lane of Bellevue, Wash., died Dec. 9, 2007, at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Wash. His graveside funeral was Wednesday at Hillside Cemetery in Issaquah, Wash. Flintoft’s Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. “Although we only got to enjoy Cooper for a few short days, he was a beloved little boy who touched our lives and hearts,” his family said. “He will always be treasured.” Survivors include his parents, Kevin and Mandy Lane of Bellevue, Wash.; grandparents Mick and Martha Lane of Port Orford and Mike and Susan Myers of Baker City; … Read more

Oliver, Bertha Rowena “Betty” Murray Mrs. – Obituary

Bertha Rowena “Betty” Oliver, 91, a former Ironside resident, died Dec. 12, 2007, at her home in Baker City. Visitations began Monday and will continue from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Loren Calkins will officiate. Bertha Rowena Murray was born on Sept. 20, 1916, to Hardy and Bertha Murray in a log cabin nine miles east of Unity. She completed Grades 1-12 in Baker where she stayed with her grandmother, Angeline … Read more

Follett, Craig Kenneth – Obituary

Craig Kenneth Follett, 59, of Elgin, died Dec. 13, 2007, at the Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande. A private service will be scheduled later. To sign the online guest book visit: www.danielsknopp.com. Craig was born on Aug. 26, 1948, at La Grande to Warren and Annie Sanderson Follett. He worked as a glass installer in the Seattle, Wash., area for many years. He moved back to Union County six years ago. When he was younger he enjoyed skydiving. He had a great love for the outdoors and being in the mountains. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and making huge campfires … Read more

Lyon, Johannah Madora “Jo” Griffin Mrs. – Obituary

Johannah Madora “Jo” Lyon, 96, of New Plymouth, Idaho, died Dec. 12, 2007, at Royal Villa Care Center in Payette, Idaho. Mass of the Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. today at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Fruitland. The Rev. Calvin Blankinship officiated. The committal service was at 1 p.m. PST at Mount Hope Cemetery with the Rev. Julian Cassar officiating. Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel of Payette was in charge of arrangements. Jo was born on Nov. 6, 1911, at Baker City to James and Mary Lonzway Griffin. She was a graduate of the Intermountain Institute at Weiser, Idaho. She married … Read more

Ashby, Madonna Cummings Mrs. – Obituary

Madonna Cummings Ashby, 79, a former Richland resident, died Dec. 4, 2007, in Seaview, Wash. A graveside service at Eagle Valley Cemetery has already been held. Madonna was born to Albert and Jessie Sullivan Cummings on Aug. 9, 1928, in Portland, the fifth of six children. Her happiest memories were of those times spent on the ranch with her brothers and sisters and loving parents. Madonna attended school in Richland, graduating from Eagle Valley High. She went on to college in Portland. On May 25, 1946, she married Dale Ashby. Madonna and Dale were the parents of three children: Randall … Read more

Shirtcliff, Charles P. “Pat” – Obituary

Charles P. “Pat” Shirtcliff, 61, a former Baker County resident, died Nov. 28, 2007, following an automobile accident. He was born Feb. 9, 1946, in Roseburg to Sheila and Henry M. Shirtcliff. He grew up in Myrtle Creek, where he attended school. In 1964 he graduated from Myrtle Creek High School, where he participated in basketball, football, cross country, track, the Drama Club and many other activities. He also attended Oregon State University. He married Beverly Tapp in 1966. They were married 22 years and had four children. Pat served on the South Umpqua School Board during the 1980s while … Read more

Morrissey, William “Bill” – Obituary

William “Bill” Morrissey, 83, a Baker City resident since 1953, died Dec. 6, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. His memorial service will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception afterward. Bill was born June 10, 1924, in Ireland to William and Catherine Morrissey. He was the fifth of 10 children. He married lifetime Baker County resident Clara Burke in Ireland in January of 1952. He and Clara were ranchers in Baker Valley where they raised sheep, cattle, chickens and always … Read more

Carnes, Joe Ann Kurz Mrs. – Obituary

Joe Ann Carnes, 88, died Dec. 2, 2007, at her home after a long illness. Joe Ann requested that there not be a memorial service. Joe Ann was born Oct. 6, 1919, in Portland to Frank Burrell and LaVern Kurz. The family moved to San Francisco and later to the North Powder area. Joe Ann graduated from Union High School. Joe Ann married Clarke Herman Carnes on Sept. 30, 1946, at Weiser, Idaho. Their home in Baker City always had a beautiful manicured garden and lawn. Joe Ann and Clarke were members of the Episcopal Church and the Esther Chapter … Read more

Broadie, Vicky Lynn Scott Mrs. – Obituary

Vicky Lynn Broadie, 51, a longtime Baker City resident known as Lynn to her family and longtime friends, died Dec. 3, 2007, at her home in Baker City, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life was held today at the Elkhorn Baptist Church. Visitation will be held today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Gray’s West & Company Pioneer, 1500 Dewey Ave. Lynn worked as a C.N.A. for many years in the Baker area. She also worked for Marvin Wood Products and the last couple of years … Read more

Brehmer, Iva J. Jensen Mrs. – Obituary

Iva J. Brehmer, 82, of Baker City, former owner of the Blue & White Cafe, died Nov. 25, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Services. Her memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Coles Funeral Home. Pastor Mel Harris of the First Lutheran Church will officiate. There will be a reception afterward at the church. Iva was born on Dec. 6, 1924, at Baker City to Lars C. and Lula P. Hixson Jensen. She received her elementary education at Pleasant Valley and was a Baker High School graduate. After graduation, she worked for restaurants at Durkee and Huntington. … Read more