Sumpter, Oregon
Dinger, Jiles D. Jiles D. Dinger, 91, a former Sumpter and Baker City resident, died Sunday, December 28, 2003, at Kellogg, Idaho, while recuperating from injuries sustained in a fall.
His graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. MST Monday at the Valley View Cemetery in Vale. Pastor Roy Obermeier of Willowcreek Community Church at Willowcreek will officiate. Vault interment will be after the service.
Jiles Dennis Dinger was born at Taloga, Okla., on July 28, 1912. He worked on a farm for 20 years. He also was part owner of the Sumpter Supply Store. He loved mining and worked in different mines in Baker County.
He married Theta Hazel Rea at Vale on July 13, 1932. She died Jan. 18, 2003. They had many happy years together. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather to all of his family.
Survivors include his sons, Paul Dinger of Parma, Idaho, Kent Dinger of Vale and Dale Dinger of Kingston, Idaho; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 70 years, Theta; one brother, Lloyd Dinger; and one sister, Freda Desmit.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, January 2, 2004
Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor
