Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Thomas Ray Laird
Jan 2, 2007
Thomas Ray Laird, 59, of La Grande, died of unexpected natural causes at Grande Ronde Hospital Jan. 2. A celebration of life service begins at 10 a.m. Feb. 3 at the Victory Christian Center, 1020 Jefferson Ave., La Grande. Mr. Laird was born on August 6, 1947, to Ray Boyd and Marjorie Grace (Conard) Laird in Kentfield, Calif. He...
Elizabeth "Becky" Hill Johnson
Jan 1, 2007
Elizabeth "Becky" Hill Johnson, 93, a leader in education in Oregon, has died. Johnson was a member of the state Board of Higher Education. She also served as director and vice president of the Samuel S. Johnson Foundation, which was named for her late husband and based in Redmond. The organization contributes to arts and culture, education, health care,...
Kenneth R. Westenskow
Dec 31, 2006
Kenneth R. Westenskow, 72, of Roseville, Calif. died Dec. 31. Visitation will be conducted Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Price Funeral Chapel in Citrus Heights, Calif. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Roseville 1st Ward in Roseville. Burial will follow at the Roseville Cemetery. A...
Alan Duane Rutherford
Dec 28, 2006
Alan Duane Rutherford, 57 of Ivins, Utah, and formerly of Elgin and Imbler died Dec. 28 while traveling to his home. A memorial service and celebration of life was conducted at Grace Episcopal Church in St. George, Utah, Jan. 3. Mr. Rutherford was born to Donald and Fauntella Rutherford in Iowa Jan. 25, 1949, but spent most of his...
John Leo Williamson
Dec 26, 2006
John Leo Williamson, 37, of La Grande, died Dec. 26 at Grande Ronde Hospital after a long battle with bone cancer. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in La Grande. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Mr. Williamson was born in Baker City Jan. 21, 1969, to John H....
Gerald R. Ford
Dec 26, 2006
Gerald R. Ford was the thirty-eighth president of the United States. When he took the oath of office on August 9, 1974, he declared, "I assume the presidency under extraordinary circumstances...this is an hour of our history that troubles our minds and hurts our hearts." It was, indeed, an unprecedented time. In late 1973, following the resignation of Vice...
Raymond Elmer Jordan
Dec 26, 2006
Raymond Elmer Jordan, 86, of Elgin, died Dec. 26 at a La Grande care center. At his request, no services will be conducted. Mr. Jordan was born May 18, 1920, to Mark and Ethel (Masters) Jordan in Taylor, N.Y. He worked as a custodian/dispatcher in industrial buildings. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Jordan moved...
David A. Oelrich
Dec 22, 2006
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David A. Oelrich, 61, of Canyonville, Oregon. He left us too soon on Friday, December 22, 2006. He was born on February 4, 1945 at Camp Springs, Maryland. He was raised in Rhinelander, WI and graduated high school from there in 1963. David joined the Rhinelander Police...
Edith Rose Ireland
Dec 20, 2006
Edith Rose Ireland, 92, of Mitchell died Dec. 20 at her home. Memorial services will be July 21 in Hood River. Mrs. Ireland was born in Hood River July 21, 1914, to James Ray and Emma May (Barton) Hathhorn. She grew up and was educated there. She married Willis "Mike" Ireland in Hood River June 19, 1931. She and...
Dell Harlen Long
Dec 16, 2006
Dell Harlen Long, 81, of Texas and formerly of Union and Wallowa counties, died Dec. 16 in Hermleigh, Texas. Graveside memorial services will take place March 30 at the Island City Cemetery. A full obituary will be published later. Mr. Long was born June 5, 1925, to Harlen and Lela Mae (Blanchard) Long. He was a longtime resident of...
Kenneth L. Fordice
Dec 16, 2006
Kenneth L. Fordice, age 71, formerly of North Powder and Cove, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, December 16, 2006 in Winston, Oregon. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the North Powder Cemetery in North Powder, Oregon. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 from 3 p.m....
Carrie C. Wilson
Dec 15, 2006
Carrie C. Wilson, 98, of La Grande died December 15, 2006 at a local care center. She was born April 26, 1908, to George and Lavinia (Mann) Fleming of Pipestone, Minn. She was raised and educated in Pipestone. She moved to La Grande in 1965 to be near her daughter. She worked as the manager of the Woodshed Restaurant...
George Chris Kalmbach
Dec 15, 2006
George Chris Kalmbach, age 83, of La Grande, died December 15, 2006 at his home. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Daniels Chapel of the Valley from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A graveside service will be held at the Island City Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and a memorial service will be held at 11:30...
Robert "Ray" Raymond Buckley
Dec 14, 2006
Robert Raymond "Ray" Buckley, age 94, of La Grande, died December 14, 2006 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum. Mr. Buckley was born July 16, 1912, the son of Frank and Margaret (Wildman) Buckley in Deer Lodge, Montana. He came...
Rex Jay Watson
Dec 13, 2006
Rex Jay Watson, age 55 of La Grande, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at a local care center. Family and friends are invited to a gathering on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the American Legion in La Grande. Rex Jay Watson was born on February 21, 1951, the son of Finley James and Wilma (Edmiston) Watson...
Eva L. Magden
Dec 10, 2006
Eva L. Magden, 92, of La Grande, died December 10, 2006 at Grande Ronde Hospital. Mrs. Magden was born August 22, 1914, in the Grande Ronde Valley. She also attended college here. She married Forest Henry Magden. He died May 18, 1973. She was a member of the Soroptomists, VFW Auxiliary and the Knife and Fork Club. Mrs. Magden...
Alta L. Ryan
Dec 10, 2006
Alta L. Ryan, 92, of Baker City and formerly of North Powder, died Dec. 10 at St. Elizebeth Care Center in Baker City. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Haines Methodist Church. Viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. before the service. Burial will follow at the North Powder Cemetery. Mrs. Ryan was born...
Guy Harry Gilliam
Dec 9, 2006
Guy Harry Gilliam, age 69, a lifetime resident of Elgin, died Saturday, December 9, 2006 at his home. A celebration of his life will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2006 at the Elgin Community Center. Private interment will be at the Highland Cemetery in Elgin. Mr. Gilliam was born on May 26, 1937, the son of...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Shirk
Dec 8, 2006
Patricia Ann Shirk, 54, of La Grande died Dec. 8 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Grande Ronde Community Church. Patricia was born May 11, 1952, in Encino, Calif., to Frank and Audrey Shirk. She graduated from Reseda High School in Encino. She had one son, Chad Shirk. They...
Helen Elizabeth Gregory
Dec 7, 2006
Helen Elizabeth Gregory, age 78, of La Grande, died Thursday, December 7, 2006 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley Mrs. Gregory was born March 17, 1928, the daughter of Henry Walter and Florence Hazel (Wellington)...
