Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Roger C. Lang
Apr 7, 2007
Roger C. Lang, 78, of Ontario and formerly of La Grand, died April 7 at an Ontario hospital. A funeral service is planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at the Lienkaemper Funeral Chapel in Ontario. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Ontario. Mr. Lang was born Dec. 25, 1928. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion...
Mary Rayburn
Apr 5, 2007
Mary Rayburn, 71, of Portland and formerly of La Grand, died April 5. A funeral will begin at 6 p.m. today at Adam's Chapel the River View Cemetery, Portland. She was born Mary Tyschenko Aug. 20, 1935, in Chernin, Ukraine. She immigrated to the United States in 1951, settling in Weiser, Idaho. In 1955 she moved to La Grande,...
James "Jess" Holt
Apr 5, 2007
James Holt, 58, of La Grande, died April 5, 2007 after short battle with cancer. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at The Place, 62846 Philynda Loop, near Buchanan and McAlister. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Known as Jess, he was born August 20, 1948 to Janice and Russell Holt...
Dana L. Gunter
Apr 5, 2007
Dana L. Gunter, 69, died April 5 at her son's home in LaPine. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Grandview Cemetery, La Grand. Mrs. Gunter was born April 5, 1938, in Spokane, Wash., and was raised in Oregon. She was married to Chester Gunter and lived in La Grande for about 10 years. She loved...
Lyle Gayle Sanderson
Apr 3, 2007
An interment ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, July 27 at the Summerville Cemetery followed by a lunch at the Island City City Hall. His family would like you to join them for either or both events. Lyle Gayle Sanderson (Sandy) Born: July 26, 1915 at Sanderson Springs, Oregon (near Summerville, Oregon) Died: April 3, 2007 Parents: Sylvia...
Donald K. Depue
Apr 3, 2007
Donald K. DePue, 85, formerly of La Grande, died April 3 at the Good Samaritan Center Nursing Home in Hermiston. Disposition was by cremation. Inurnment of remains will be at the Union Cemetery at a later date. Known as Don, he was born Feb. 23, 1922, to William Robert and Ina Grace (Harding) DePue in Hartington, Neb. Don joined...
Kathryn Fae Davis
Apr 2, 2007
Kathryn Fae Davis, of La Grande and formerly of St. Paul, died April 2, 2007 at a local care facility. Kathryn was born in St. Helens, Oregon to Fae and Lillie Irene (Rich) Harford. Her father died when she was a young girl and her mother later remarried and Tom Blum who became her step-father. He was a big...
Doris May Lilly
Apr 2, 2007
Doris May Lilly, age 89, died April 2, 2007 at her home in Summerville. Doris was a long time resident of La Grande until moving to Summerville four years ago. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 6, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. At the Island City Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dedication...
Lois E. Mitchell
Apr 1, 2007
Lois E. Mitchell, age 80, of Redmond, and formerly of La Grande, died April 1, 2007 in Redmond. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 6, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street. Committal and interment will follow at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City. Mrs. Mitchell was born...
Sharron Skaggs Waymire
Apr 1, 2007
Sharron Skaggs Waymire, 60, of Granger, Wash., and formerly of La Grande, died April 1 at her home after a long battle with cancer. A funeral service is planned for 1 p.m. Friday at the Smith Funeral Home in Sunnyside, Wash., with burial to follow at the Zillah Cemetery. Mrs. Waymire was born Nov. 26, 1946, to Everett and...
Pearl Louise Trump
Mar 31, 2007
Pearl Louise Trump, 87, died March 31 at a local care facility. There will be a funeral service at the Elgin Seventh Day Adventist Church, Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 11:00 am followed by a burial at the Elgin, Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of...
H. Clayton Fox
Mar 31, 2007
H. Clayton Fox, age 90, of La Grande died March 31, 2007 at his home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in La Grande. Private burial will be at the Summerville Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel...
Leola Mary Baker
Mar 27, 2007
Leola Mary Baker, 83, of Central Point and formerly of Elgin, died March 27. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Elgin Cemetery. Mrs. Baker was born June 15, 1923 in Elgin, where she was raised. She married Delmar Baker, and they owned and operated a real estate business in La Grande. She was a...
Dustin Clark Coulter
Mar 26, 2007
Dustin Clark Coulter, age 33, of Portland and formerly of La Grande, took his life on March 26, 2007. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 30, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in La Grande. A private family interment will be held later. Dusty was born on April 21, 1973 in Corvallis, Oregon....
Charles Johnson
Mar 25, 2007
Charles Johnson, 63, of Baker City and formerly of La Grande, died March 25 at OHSU in Portland. A memorisl service will begin at 2 p.m. April 16 at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1250 Hughes Lane, in Baker City.
Norma Ellen Rogers
Mar 25, 2007
Norma Ellen (Erickson) Rogers, age 85, of Elgin, died March 25, 2007 at her home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elgin Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Rogers was born on January 17, 1922, the daughter of Lawrence and Emma I. (Bickford) Hawes in La Grande. She graduated from...
Emma "Louise" Prince
Mar 23, 2007
Emma "Louise" Prince 62, a lifelong resident of Harney County peacefully passed away in her home March 23rd, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Louise was born June 20, 1944 in Burns to Allen and Twyla Turner and was raised on the family ranch. On January 20, 1973 she was married to...
Barbara Joan Gray
Mar 20, 2007
Barbara Joan Gray, 70, of Union, died March 20 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. At her request, there will not be a formal service, but all are welcome to attend a gathering in remembrance at 11 a.m. Saturday at the VFW Hall in Union. The family requests no gifts or food. Barbara was born Nov. 21, 1936, in Enterprise....
Kathleen Enid Sanderson
Mar 19, 2007
Kathleen Enid Sanderson, age 83, of La Grande, died March 19, 2007 at a local care facility. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the La Grande Eagles Lodge. Mrs. Sanderson was born October 22, 1923, the daughter of Thomas Houston and Lucinda (Davis) Blackman in Island City. On January 8,...
Earlene Marie Nelson
Mar 19, 2007
Earlene Marie Nelson, age 46, of La Grande, died March 19, 2007 at the Grande Ronde Hospital of natural causes. A private family celebration of her life will be held later. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley Earlene was born on June 27, 1960 in La Grande. She was educated in various places in Eastern Oregon....
