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Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR

Charles  Otto Anderson

Charles Otto Anderson

Oct 18, 2003

Charles Otto Anderson, formerly of La Grande, Oregon, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Saturday, October 18, 2003 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born to Charles Weaver Anderson and Clara Belle Day on May 16, 1916 in Glenns Ferry, Idaho. Married Betty Jo Sillivan January 1, 1946, in Weiser, Idaho. After serving in the 821st Aviation Engineer...

Donald  Keith Shelton

Donald Keith Shelton

Oct 13, 2003

This information is placed on our web-site as a service to the community. The information was obtained from public sources rather than the family directly. Donald Keith Shelton, age 82, of Salem and formerly of La Grande, died October 13, 2003. Mr. Shelton was born May 22, 1921, to Albert Lucien and Augusta Sue Shelton in Condon. He attended...

Velma  Margaret Speckhart

Velma Margaret Speckhart

Oct 13, 2003

Velma Margaret Speckhart, age 85, of La Grande, died Monday, October 13, 2003 at the Canterbury Crest Care Center in Tigard, Oregon. Graveside services and interment will be held at the Bluff Hall Cemetery in Adams County, Illinois in early November. A service will be held in La Grande, Oregon in December. Mrs. Speckhart was born on December 26,...

Doris  Mclain Grant

Doris Mclain Grant

Oct 11, 2003

DORIS McLAIN GRANT Doris Jean McLain Grant, age 79, of La Grande, died Saturday, October 11, 2003 after a short illness. At her request there will be no public services. Doris was born in La Grande on October 16, 1923, to A.H. McLain and Amy Hulse McLain. She graduated from La Grande High School and attended the University of...

Lula  Estelle Harlow

Lula Estelle Harlow

Oct 9, 2003

Lula Estelle Harlow, age 95, of La Grande, died Thursday at a local care facility. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery with Pastor Gary Hood officiating. Viewing will be held on Monday from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Harlow was born...

Herman  Lee Gunnels

Herman Lee Gunnels

Oct 6, 2003

Herman Lee Gunnels, age 58, of La Grande, died October 6, 2003 in Reno, Nevada. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 10, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church. Viewing will be held on Thursday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Gunnels was born on October 20,...

Harland La Forest Struck

Harland La Forest Struck

Oct 5, 2003

HARLAND STRUCK Harland La Forest Struck, age 66, of La Grande, died at his home on Sunday, October 5, 2003. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley with Kemit Knight of Damascus Road Ministries officiating. Fraternal services will be under the auspices of the La Grande...

Walter  Glen Pennington

Walter Glen Pennington

Oct 4, 2003

Walter Glen Pennington, age 80, a lifetime resident of La Grande, died Saturday, October 4, 2003 at a local care facility. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at the Island City Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Pennington...

William  Howes Phinney

William Howes Phinney

Oct 3, 2003

William Howes "Tud" Phinney, age 89, of Cove, died Friday, October 3, 2003 at a local care facility. Viewing will be held on Monday, October 6, 2003 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Cove...

Donna  Elizabeth Cater

Donna Elizabeth Cater

Oct 3, 2003

Donna Elizabeth Cater, age 93, of La Grande, died Friday, October 3, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. At her request there will be no public services. Private burial will be held at the Island City Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Cater was born on January 14, 1910, the daughter of William and...

Talbert  Marvin Bennett

Talbert Marvin Bennett

Sep 28, 2003

Talbert Marvin Bennett, age 84, of La Grande, died Sunday, September 28, 2003 at a local care facility. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 3, 2003 at the Summerville Cemetery Chapel followed by full military honors and interment in the Summerville Cemetery. Mr. Bennett was born on February 10, 1919 in La Grande, Oregon, the son...

Alfred "Al" W. Stanley

Alfred "Al" W. Stanley

Sep 26, 2003

NOTE: This obituary is placed on our web-site as a service to the community. The information was taken from public records rather than the family directly. Alfred "Al" W. Stanley, 86, formerly of La Grande, died September 26, 2003 at his home in Athena. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Athena City Cemetery...

Taylor Pipes

Taylor Pipes

Sep 20, 2003

Taylor "Roby" Pipes, age 87, of La Grande, died Saturday, September 20, 2003 at his home. A memorial service will be held on October 24, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in La Grande. At 3:30 p.m. at the Grande Ronde Retirement Center in La Grande, there will be a gathering for friends who wish to...

A.  Joyce Wynans

A. Joyce Wynans

Sep 20, 2003

A. Joyce Wynans, former Lostine resident, died Saturday, September 20, 2003 at Pender Adult Foster Home in La Grande. Joyce was born on March 12, 1924 in Vancouver, Washington to H.C. and Violet (Winsor) Ogle. On November 9, 1956 she married C.F. "Bud" Wynans in Baker, Oregon. He preceded her in death in 1991. Joyce and Bud spent many...

George  Arnold Johnson

George Arnold Johnson

Sep 19, 2003

George Arnold Johnson, age 64, of Meacham, died Friday, September 19, 2003 at his home. A gathering for family and friends will be held at the home of his brother at the Old Kamela Inn in Kamela. Private family burial will be at the Grandview Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born on January 2, 1939, the son of Frank and...

James "Jim" Howard Stoop

James "Jim" Howard Stoop

Sep 18, 2003

James Howard "Jim" Stoop, age 89, of Island City, died Thursday, September 18, 2003 at a local care facility. At his request there will be no public services. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Stoop was born on November 2, 1913, the son of Charles and Josephine (Wies) Stoop in La Grande. He graduated from...

Michael Rynearson

Michael Rynearson

Sep 17, 2003

NOTE: This information is placed on Daniels Chapel of the Valley's web-site as a community service. The information was obtained from public records rather than the family directly. Michael Rynearson, age 53, of La Grande, died September 17, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital of natural causes. A celebration of life will begin at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday. September 23,...

Jannett  Lee Turner

Jannett Lee Turner

Sep 17, 2003

NOTE: This information is placed on Daniels Chapel of the Valley's web-site as a service to the community. The information was obtained from public records rather than the family directly. A funeral will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 23, 2003 in Willamette National Cemetery for Jannett Lee Turner, who died September 17 at age 70. Jannett Lee Keagle...

Geraldine "Geri" Richards Warnstaff

Geraldine "Geri" Richards Warnstaff

Sep 15, 2003

NOTE:This obituary is placed on Daniels Chapel of the Valley's web-site as a service to the community. The information was obtained from public records rather than the family directly. Geraldine "Geri" Richards Warnstaff of Sacramento, California and formerly of Cove and La Grande, died September 15, 2003. At her request there will be no service. Sierra View Crematory in...

Arlene  Doretta Galloway

Arlene Doretta Galloway

Sep 14, 2003

Arlene Doretta Galloway, age 78, of Elgin, died Sunday, September 14, 2003 at a care facility in Elgin. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elgin Cemetery with Pastor John Mc Elravy of the Elgin Christian Church officiating. Viewing will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at...

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