Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR

Mar 21, 2003

In Loving Memory Billy Clyde Helton 10/13/1986 - 03/21/2003 16 Years Billy was born in Kansas City, Kansas and spent most of his life in Oregon. He died at the St. Alphonsus Trauma Center, Boise, Idaho as the result of a car accident. Billy leaves behind his home in La Grande, Oregon where he lived with his mother, Rose...

Mar 20, 2003

Clifford Dale Towle, age 73, a lifetime resident of Cove, died Thursday, March 20, 2003 at his home in Cove of a farming accident. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 24, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cove Methodist Church with The Rev. Jerry Peters officiating. Private interment will be held later at the Cove Cemetery....

Mar 18, 2003

Peggy Down, age 78, of Island City and formerly of Wallowa County, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003 peacefully at her home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Summerville Cemetery with Pastor Roger Cochran of the Trinity Baptist Church officiating. Friends may pay their last respects on Friday from 5:00...

Mar 18, 2003

Dorthy Ellen "Dot" Morgan, age 84, a lifetime resident, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at a local care facility. At her request there will be no public services. Private interment was held at the Island City Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Morgan was born on August 30, 1918, the daughter of Andrew and...

Mar 16, 2003

Cora Alice Neal, age 95, of La Grande, died Sunday, March 16, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Cora was born on July 28, 1907 at...

Mar 15, 2003

Sharon Marie Dougharity Stace, age 59, of Ajo, Arizona and formerly of Summerville, died March 15, 2003 in Arizona. A celebration of life will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2003 at the Summerville Cemetery Chapel. Private interment will be by her parents at the Summerville Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs....

Mar 13, 2003

June Marie Spray, age 76, of Island City, died Thursday, March 13, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Committal and interment will follow at the Union Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Daniels...

Mar 9, 2003

Hilda M. Garrett, 84 of La Grande, died Sunday, March 9th at a local care facility. A service will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 12th at the Zion Lutheran Church in La Grande with The Rev. Don Voeks officiating. Interment will be at the Island City Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Daniels...

Mar 3, 2003

Doris Louise Smutz, age 93, of La Grande, died Monday, March 3, 2003 at her home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church with The Rev. Mark Schlessman and Pastor Irwin Smutz officiating. Committal and interment will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday...

Feb 26, 2003

Leo Evans, age 92, of La Grande, died Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2003 at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Committal and interment will follow at the Summerville Cemetery. Mr. Evans was born on October 10, 1910, the son of Thomas and...

Feb 23, 2003

Kem Wilde, age 53, of Island City and formerly of Union, died Sunday, February 23, 2003 at his home following an extended illness. At his request there will be no public services. Private interment will be held later. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Kem was born on January 6, 1950 in La Grande to Royal...

Feb 17, 2003

Alice Leora Payne Hollingsworth, age 81, of Elgin, died Monday, February 17, 2003 at her home in Elgin. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Elgin Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Richard Rasmussen conducting. Dedication of the grave and interment will follow at...

Feb 6, 2003

Susie Anderson Hewitt Chappelle, age 51, of La Grande, died Thursday, February 6, 2003 at her home. At her request there will be no funeral service. A celebration of Susie's life is tentatively planned for February 17 at the American Legion Post 43 in La Grande. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Susie was born on...

Feb 6, 2003

Margaret Jean Chandler, age 79, of La Grande, died Sunday, February 9, 2003 at her home. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Interment will be held at the Island City Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel...

Feb 4, 2003

Sylvia Edith Watne, age 89, of La Grande, died Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Island City Cemetery with Pastor Gary Hood of the Pioneer Park Church of God officiating. Friends may call on Saturday from 11:30 until 12:30 p.m. at...

Feb 3, 2003

Marjorie Anne Webb, age 61, of Union, died Monday, February 3, 2003 at a La Grande care facility. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2003 at the Union Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. with The Rev. Jerry Peters officiating. Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs....

Feb 3, 2003

James "Lowell" Westenskow, age 70, of Imbler, died Monday, February 3, 2003 at his home. A service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerville Cemetery with Bishop Richard Rasmussen of the Elgin Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conducting. Friends may call on Friday from 4:00 until 7:00...

Feb 2, 2003

Harold Lloyd Beickel, age 79, of La Grande, died Sunday, February 2, 2003 at a local care facility. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Beickel was born on December 28, 1923, the son of John H. and Vera...

Feb 1, 2003

Prayer for the Astronauts

Lord please take these hero's into your heart as they ascend to Heaven.  They gave their lives for the benefit of all mankind.  Bless the families of the fallen as they prepare for this time of great loss.  Our heart, thoughts and prayers are with them, God Bless.

In Loving Memory...

Jan 26, 2003

Dorothy Elsie Mattix, age 84, of La Grande, died Sunday, January 26, 2003 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Baker City. A funeral service will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 1, 2003 at Daniels Chapel of the Valley with Merle Burling of Kingdom Hall officiating. Private interment will be held at the Island City Cemetery. Mrs. Mattix was...