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Ruth  W. Comstock

Ruth W. Comstock

May 7, 2007

Ruth W. Comstock, age 91, of Cove, died Monday, May 7, 2007. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 11, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street. Committal and interment will follow at the Cove Cemetery. Mrs. Comstock was born on May 27, 1915, the daughter of Henry Odd Willhoit,...

Edith "Edie" Charlotte Emma Clark

Edith "Edie" Charlotte Emma Clark

May 7, 2007

Edith Charlotte Emma Clark, 82, of La Grande, died May 7 at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise, the result of a stroke. A celebration of life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Pastor John Schraan, Zion Lutheran Church, will be assisting with the service. A reception will take place afterward at the Masonic...

Howard  Eugene Shirley

Howard Eugene Shirley

May 4, 2007

Howard Eugene Shirley, 78, formerly of La Grande, died May 4. Viewing will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Brush Hills Ward in Salem, where services will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Mr. Shirley was born May 17, 1928, to John and Cleo Shirley in La Grande. He married...

Rowena  Almarene Simmons

Rowena Almarene Simmons

May 3, 2007

Rowena Almarene Simmons, age 89, of La Grande, died Thursday, May 3, 2007 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Viewing will be held on Monday from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Simmons was born on...

J.C. Hawthorne

J.C. Hawthorne

May 3, 2007

J.C. Hawthorne, 81, of Portland and formerly of La Grande, died May 3. A memorial service was conducted May 7 in Portland. Burial was at Portland's Willamette National Cemetery. Mr. Hawthorne was born April 23, 1925, to Joe and Carutha (Steel) Hawthorne in Newton, Texas. He served in the Army during World War II. After receiving an honorable discharge,...

Lois Yeske

Lois Yeske

May 3, 2007

Lois Yeske, 76, died may 3 at her home in Lebanon. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the family home 38811 Collins Lane, Lebanon. Lois was born Oct. 16, 1930, to Henry Dallas and Helen E. (Fleetwood) Johnston in Huntington. She grew up in La Grande and graduated from La Grande High School. On...

Patrick  M. Stitzel

Patrick M. Stitzel

May 3, 2007

Patrick M. Stitzel, 51, died May 3 of natural causes at his home in Union. A celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Grounds in Union. The service will be followed with a gathering and potluck at the EOLS Clubhouse Known as Pat, he was born Oct. 3, 1955, to Marion...

G.  Murline White

G. Murline White

May 2, 2007

G. Murline White, 65 of Wheaton, Ill., and formerly of Cove, died suddenly last week. Services will be today at Abram & Son Home for Funerals in Berwyn, Ill., with private inurnment following. Mrs. White graduated from Cove High School in 1960. She was married to the late Rogers L. Murline for 27 years. She was honored at the...

Glen  Franklin Bates

Glen Franklin Bates

May 1, 2007

Glen Franklin Bates, 77, formerly of La Grande and Union, died May 1 at his home in Baker City. A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Gray's West & Company Pioneer Chapel, Baker City. Viewing will be available from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday May 4 at Gray's West. Mr. Bates was born Dec. 23, 1929,...

Mahlon  Bruce Beels

Mahlon Bruce Beels

Apr 30, 2007

Mahlon Bruce Beels, age 94, of La Grande, died Monday, April 30, 2007 in La Grande. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mahlon was born on March 30, 1913 in Witten, South Dakota to William and Alice (Albert) Beels. He married Irene Skibinski on...

Gertrude  Ida Davis

Gertrude Ida Davis

Apr 29, 2007

Gertrude Ida Davis, 94, formerly of La Grande, died April 29 at Hospice House in Kennewick, Wash. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Summerville Cemetery. Viewing will be available from 9 a.m. to noon prior to the service at Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande. Mrs. Davis was born Feb. 15, 1913, to John Thomas...

John  Paul Edvalson

John Paul Edvalson

Apr 25, 2007

John Paul Edvalson, 89, formerly of Union, died April 25 at his home in Baker City. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Baker City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with burial to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. He was born Aug. 1, 1917, to Carl Patrick and Cecilia (Isaacson) Edvalson in Union. The...

Lowell  Gene Clinkenbeard

Lowell Gene Clinkenbeard

Apr 22, 2007

Lowell Gene Clinkenbeard, age 57, of La Grande, died Sunday, April 22, 2007 at his home. A memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, 2007 at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Clinkenbeard was born on January 23, 1950, the son of Kenneth Lowell and Fern Ilene (Harbaugh) Clinkenbeard in Aurora, Missouri. His family moved...

Shelby Lynn Strange Brandt

Shelby Lynn Strange Brandt

Apr 21, 2007

Shelby Lynn Strange Brandt February 7, 1984- April 21, 2007 Shelby passed away suddenly in La Grande, Oregon at the age of 23. Shelby was born in Eureka, California, attended elementary schools in Humboldt County, and secondary schools in Eastern Oregon. She graduated in June 2006 from Eastern Oregon University with a dual Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Political...

Wanda  J. Rickett

Wanda J. Rickett

Apr 20, 2007

Wanda J. Rickett, 57, formerly of La Grande, died of natural causes April 20 at her home in Emmett, Idaho. A celebration of life will begin at 10 a.m. April 30 at the Abundant Life Fellowship, 207 S. Washington, in Emmett. Wanda was born Sept. 11, 1949 to Lewis and Genevieve (Roberts) Ingram in La Grande. She attended school...

Kenneth  Merritt Snowberger

Kenneth Merritt Snowberger

Apr 20, 2007

Kenneth Merritt Snowberger, age 80, of La Grande died Friday, April 20, 2007 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Pendleton. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 27, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Private interment will be at the Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Mr. Snowberger was born on April 6, 1927, the...

Marilyn  Rose Muller

Marilyn Rose Muller

Apr 19, 2007

Marilyn Rose Muller, 74, died of natural causes April 19 at her residence in La Grande. A celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the La Grande United Methodist Church. Marilyn was born June 7, 1932, to Roy L. and Ruby Skeen in Portland. She attended school in La Grande, graduating from La Grande High School...

Bette  Ladine Spears

Bette Ladine Spears

Apr 19, 2007

Bette Ladine Spears, 70, died April 19 after a long illness at her residence in La Grande. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church, 901 Penn Ave., La Grande, with Pastor Mark Schlessman officiating. A luncheon will follow at the church. Bette was born Aug. 5, 1936, to Vance and Marie...

Don  D. Turner

Don D. Turner

Apr 18, 2007

Don D. Turner, known as "Coach D," 76, formerly of La Grande, died April 18 at his home in Bella Vista, Ark. A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday in Bella Vista. Mr. Turner was born Dec. 12, 1930, to Ralph H. and Ella (Jebb) Turner in Monmouth, Ill. In his youth he broke and trained horses and gave...

Robert  Lee Campbell

Robert Lee Campbell

Apr 18, 2007

Robert Lee Campbell, 56, died unexpectedly April 18th at his home in La Grande, the result of natural causes. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Bob was born December 17, 1950 in La Grande to Charles L. and Tressa June Needham Campbell. He lived his...

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