Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Thomas Lee Walker Williams
Dec 26, 2024
Thomas Lee Walker Williams born March 6,1932 in La Grande, Oregon to LaVaughn Walker and Opal Rimby (Walker, Williams) passed into heaven on December 26, 2024, in Mesa, Az. He leaves behind 3 children, Sandy DeRosso (Tim) of Mesa, AZ, Mike Williams (Val) of La Grande, OR, and Byron Williams (Heather) of Lake Charles, LA, several stepchildren and many grandchildren...
Evelyn Joyce Donnell
Jul 8, 2025
Our beloved Evelyn J. Donnell went to dance with her Jesus on July 8, 2025. This was just five days short of turning 99 years old!
Evelyn Joyce (Brigham) Donnell was born July 13, 1926, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Walter and Catherine (Cobden) Brigham. Evelyn loved to share that at age 11, she had a beautiful vision of being with Jesus...
Louis E. Gerber, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Louis E. Gerber, lifetime resident of Union County, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home in La Grande at the age of 70.
A complete obituary will appear in this space when approved by his family.
Aloha Botelho
Jul 9, 2025
Aloha (Stringham) Botelho was born in La Grande, Oregon, on February 15,1927, to Edgar P. and Opal R. (Bradshaw) Stringham. She graduated from La Grande High School with the class of 1945. In her youth she worked for Charlie Carther at "The Fountain" across from the Red Cross Drugstore on Adams Avenue. She was employed by Bobbie Houston at "Bobbie's...
Dale Dwayne Moore
Jun 26, 2025
Dale Dwayne Moore, well known La Grande denturist, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his home in Cove at the age of 78.
Dale was born on April 19, 1947 in La Grande to Lloyd Earl and Phyllis Maxine (Shaw) Moore. He began his education at Willow Elementary School in La Grande. After graduating from Baker High School with the...
Gene Walter Erwin
Jun 26, 2025
Gene Walter Erwin, longtime local resident, beloved teacher and sportsman, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2025 at Grande Ronde Hospital at the age of 95.
Gene was born on August 15, 1929 in Baker City, the only child of Walter and Ena (Landreth) Erwin. After graduating Baker High School in 1949 (the 49ers class) he entered the US Air Force. He...
Helen Marie (Hawthorne) Butler
Jun 23, 2025
Helen Marie (Hawthorne) Butler, formerly of La Grande, Oregon passed away, Monday, June 23, 2025 at her home in Vancouver, Washington at the age of 97.Helen was born on February 18, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, an only child of father Edward Manuel, and mother, Lola Stewart. She was raised and educated in St. Louis, Mo, where she graduated with...
Linda Lee Kerley
Jun 6, 2025
Linda Lee Kerley, 64, of La Grande died June 6 at home following an extended illness.
Linda was born in Corvallis, Oregon and raised in La Grande, Oregon. Linda attended Ackerman Elementary School, La Grande Middle School, and La Grande High School. She earned a Bachelors Degree in Biology from Oregon State University, a Masters Degree in Biology from University...
Gerald Wayne Schmidt
Jun 4, 2025
Gerald Wayne Schmidt was born on July 2, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa one of three children born to Claude and Mildred (Cross) Schmidt. When he was a child the family moved to Oakridge, Oregon where he was raised and educated. After graduating with the class of 1956 he entered the U.S. Airforce, serving in Korea between the Korean and...
Sylvia Lou Rogers
May 27, 2025
Sylvia Rogers passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at her home in La Grande at the age of 94.
Sylvia Lou was born on January 4, 1931 in McMinnville, one of three children of Samuel E. and Edith Estelle (Nichols) Elliott. She attended schools in Malheur then finished high school in McMinnville.
On July 27, 1950 she was married to Kenneth Rogers...
Molly Jane Brog
May 25, 2025
Molly Jane Brog, 74, passed away of natural causes suddenly and unexpectedly at her
home in La Grande, Oregon, on 25 May 2025. She was the gold standard in her roles
as daughter, sister, and aunt. Her impact on the world was immense because of her far-
reaching influence on her family, her students, and friends who are scattered across the
country.
Molly was born...
Mary Ruth Stevens Loyd
May 23, 2025
Mary Ruth Stevens Loyd's best known as "Meacham Mary" born Alaska Native in Anchorage, Alaska on October 29, 1966. Her journey eventually took her to Pendleton where she met and befriended classmate Tracy Hart, who was known as a collector of friends, both people and pets, brought her home to become part of the family of Wayne and Donna McEntire....
Gertrude E. "Trudy" Duffy
May 23, 2025
Trudy was born to Charles M. Wolfe and Gladys E. Lee, on December 22, 1933, in Paonia, Colorado. She had two older brothers, Gordon and Bill. Two years later, she got a baby sister, Wilba “Sue” Etta Marie. Her childhood was spent in Colorado, Alaska, California and Oregon. When Trudy was three years old, her mother died. At that point...
James Larry Holloway
May 15, 2025
James L. Holloway died surrounded by family Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the home of his son & daughter-in-law in La Grande.
A graveside service will be held Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Cemetery.
A complete obituary will appear in this space when approved by his family.
Brenda Diane Maltman
May 13, 2025
Brenda Diane was born on October 24, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Clarence James and Margaret Louise (Simpkins) Stanford. She was raised and educated in California, graduating from high school in Long Beach. On April 23, 1966 she was married to Arden Alvin Maltman, Jr. in Long Beach, California.
Brenda later moved to Lewiston, Idaho before coming to...
Deloris Belle Thomas
May 8, 2025
Deloris Belle was born on April 27, 1936 in Myrtle Point Oregon to Thomas and Bernice Verla (Barklow) McBath. In 1977 she was married to Alan Eugene "Al" Thomas and they made there home in Sequim, Washington for three years before living in Wallowa and Union Counties for the remainder of their lives. After 34 years of marriage Al preceded...
Judith Ramey Harsin
May 7, 2025
Judith Beatrice Ramey Harsin was born on March 20, 1940, to Juanita (Stockhoff) and Pete Ramey. She was born at home on the family dairy in the Willamette Valley near Monmouth. Her Grandad Stockhoff and her Dad helped deliver her into this world. Judi and her family moved to the Starky Ranch in Eastern Oregon to join her Grandma and...
Carolyn N. Nelson
May 6, 2025
Carolyn N. Nelson, formerly of Union County, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Camas, Washington at the age of 90.
A funeral was held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande. Dedication of the grave and interment followed at the Cove Cemetery.
My dearest family and friends, I’m Tanya,...
Pauline A. Marshall
May 5, 2025
Pauline Alice was born on February 16, 1931 in Weiser, Idaho to Frank and Bessie Kathryn (Lane) Gardner. She was raised and educated in Huntington. In 1952 she was married to Glen R. Marshall. They made their home in La Grande where Pauline worked at Jody's Fabric store as a clerk and taught tailoring. In 1973 they moved to Hermiston...
Donald "Jack" Hindman
May 2, 2025
On May 2, 2025—his 87th birthday—we said goodbye to My dad, Donald C. (Jack) Hindman. He left this world just as he lived in it: quietly, simply, and on his own terms.
Donald Clifford Hindman was born in Baker City, the son of Donald Albert and Ida Catherine (Gerry) Hindman.
Jack, as he was known, spent his early years in Durkee then...
