As a prominent citizen of Wallowa county and one who has been closely identified with its development and interests since he has domiciled within its borders the subject of this sketch is deserving of especial mention in these abiding chronicles of our county, both because of this faithful effort on his part for the welfare […]
Wolf Creek, Union County, Oregon Cynthia Faye Nice, 54, died Sept. 14, 2005, at St. Mary Hospital in Walla Walla, Wash., following a long illness. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Lennie Spooner of the First Church of the
SAMUEL A. PURSEL. – Union county’s list of business men comprises a wide awake and energetic class that has wrought well for the advancement of the county and among the number are some that have manifested extraordinary ability in financiering and in manipulating the resources of the county. One of this distinguished number is the
La Grande, Oregon Georgia LaVelle Butler, 95, of La Grande died Sept. 11 at Jody’s Country Care in La Grande. A celebration of life will be held on at 2 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in La Grande. A graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Willamette National Cemetery in
La Grande, Oregon Thelma Doris Driskell, 91, of La Grande, died Jan. 11 at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise. A celebration of life begins at 1 p.m. Saturday at Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 1508 Fourth St., La Grande. Visitation will be allowed for family and friends for one hour prior to the services. Graveside
La Grande, Union County, Oregon Stoddard Funeral Set For Friday Funeral services for David B. Stoddard, who died at his home at 1610 Albany here yesterday, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the LDS tabernacle. Bishop Walter A. Bean will officiate and burial will be in the City Cemetery. Survivors include the widow,
La Grande, Oregon Jeffrey Lynn Rachau, 57, of La Grande died at his home Oct. 30 after a long illness. A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St. Jeff was born July 26, 1950, to George E. and Beverly J. (Powell) Rachau in La Grande. He attended
How different today appear the rich farms of plenty and the scenes of prosperity in this county, where but a few years since were the wastes of unbroken wildness, peopled by the occasional savage and his attendant companions, the coyote and the timid deer. Men, like the subject of this sketch, stanch, stable and true,
Ruth A. Rollins, 88, Summerville, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1991, at the Mountain Vista Care Center in La Grande. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Summerville Cemetery with Pastor Chuck Beickel of the Summerville Baptist Church officiating. Friends may call Friday evening or Saturday morning at Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel.
La Grande, Union County, Oregon Edna Mae Heyden of Route 1 Box 1665, La Grande, died Saturday at Grande Ronde, Hospital. She was 76 Mrs. Heyden was born Sept. 10, 1909, in La Grande to Edward L. and Maude R. Halley. On Feb. 7,1934, she married Henry M. (Hank) Heyden at Walla Walla, Wash. Mrs.
HANNAH PALMER. – The venerable and esteemed lady, whose name appears at the head of this article, is one of the well-known persons of Lagrande, having lived here since the early infancy of the town; in fact, owning the land upon which the town is built, and having faithfully done her share in the noble
Cove, Union County, Oregon J. L. Gibson, Cove Pioneer, Passes Monday at Hom A pioneer of 1883, J.L. Gibson, Cove, died at his home March 23 4 a.m. after a lingering illnes five months duration. Hardened arteries causing neuraligia of the head at his advanced age caused his death which came peacefully in his sleep.
Well Known Auto Salesman Killed Harry Weaver an automobile salesman for the Inland Motor company, working out of La Grande, was instantly killed when his car turned over at Joseph Sunday afternoon. Hugh Campbell who was in the car with Weaver was only slightly bruised. Witnesses to the accident report that Weaver was driving at
La Grande, Oregon Linda Carol Creel, 66, died April 9 at her home in La Grande. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St. Mrs. Creel was born Aug. 6, 1940, to Harry and Audra Elizabeth (Edwards) Monroe in Rawlins, Wyo. On July 18, 1959,
Dow:-In this city August 20, J.C. Dow, aged 57 years. Deceased was a native of Massachusetts and was one of the early settlers of Oregon, having lived here twenty-three years. He was buried in the Union Cemetery Thursday afternoon. Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday August 28, 1890
The many friends of Judge Sanders, of this city, were greatly shocked to hear of his death which occurred in Salem a few days ago. He leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters to mourn his death. Hon. J. N. Saunders, ex-county judge of this county, died in Salem, Ore. on the 14th instant.
Union, Oregon Bill Jack Crooke, 81, of Pendleton and formerly of Union, died Feb. 27 at his home after a long illness. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at Berean Baptist Church (formerly Calvary Baptist), 8 NW Ninth St., Pendleton, with Pastor Carl LeTourka officiating. Arrange-ments are under the direction of Burns
La Grande, Oregon Gary Kolasinski, 53, of Baker City and formerly of La Grande and Enterprise, died Aug. 24 at St. Elizabeth Health Services. A funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 1002 L Ave., in La Grande. Following the service, friends are invited to join
Elgin, Oregon Colletta Delores Adams, 88, formerly of Elgin and La Grande, died Saturday at home in Southlake, Texas. Viewing will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Recitation of the holy rosary will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande. A Mass of Christian burial
Wilbert “Will” L. Sullens, 79, of Medical Springs, died April 4, 2005, at his home. His memorial service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Dale Bingham will conduct the services. Everyone is invited to a finger-food potluck reception at the VFW Hall, 2005 Valley Ave., immediately following the
