Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
John "Jack" E. Barry
Dec 25, 2012
John (Jack) Barry was born in Boston, 5 March 1925 to Gertrude French and Walter J. Barry. He died suddenly at home on December 25. During WW II he proudly served in General Patton's 3rd Army, fighting through France, Germany and Austria til the war's end. After graduating from Middlebury College, with the remainder of his GI Bill, he...
John Morton Van Schoonhoven
Dec 21, 2012
John Morton Van Schoonhoven died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, December 20. He was born in Cove in 1928 to Simeon and Bina Burford Van Schoonhoven. Both sides of the family had come to the area in the late 1800s. His education began in the one-room Shanghai School, and was completed with a Doctorate in Education from the...
Rena May Denny Cox
Dec 14, 2012
Rena Denny Cox lived a good life for 95 years. Rena grew up in Southern Oregon, born near Milo in her grandmother Furlong's home on July 26th. She liked to tell the story that she was delivered by a veterinarian. She was the daughter of John F. and Maryann Denny; a decedent of the same Denny family that settled...
Terrance "Lee" Gandy
Dec 11, 2012
Terrance "Lee" Gandy, Sr, age 69, of La Grande, died December 11, 2012, at his home. At his request there will be no public services at this time. Those who wish may sign the on-line guestbook or leave a condolence at www.danielsknopp.com. Lee was born on May 24, 1943, the son of Clarence and Helene A. (Miller) Gandy in...
Clifford "Curt" Curtis Van Blokland
Dec 3, 2012
Clifford Curtis "Curt" Van Blokland, age 68, died Monday evening at his home near La Grande. A celebration of his life will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday December 8th at the Lighthouse Church, 10501 West First Street in Island City. Reception to follow. Curt was born on November 26, 1944 to Andrew Clifford "Shorty" and Mildred (Spencer) Van Blokland...
Thelma Wolford
Nov 18, 2012
Thelma Doloros Wolford, age 80, died November 18, 2012 at her daughter's home in Pendleton. A celebration of life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Elgin Christian Church. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Oregon Cancer Society in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502...
Sharon Kay Watne
Nov 15, 2012
Sharon Kay Watne, age 67, of La Grande, died, November 15, 2012, just weeks after being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Viewing will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at...
Curtis Edwin Roper
Nov 14, 2012
Curtis Edwin Roper, 88, of La Grande, died Nov. 14 at a local care facility. A funeral will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to any charity of choice. Mr. Roper was born on Feb....
Jack Martin Bechtel
Nov 10, 2012
Jack Martin Bechtel, 81, of La Grande, died Nov. 10 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. today at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Jack was born Nov. 26, 1930, to Audas and Mary (Schaeffer) Bechtel in Wallowa. He graduated from Wallowa High School and served honorably in the U.S....
Ethyl Marie Patten
Nov 7, 2012
Ethyl Marie Patten, age 88, of La Grande, died November 7, 2012 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Committal and interment will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Ethyl was born on March 28, 1924, the daughter of Herman and...
Lois Marie Moore
Nov 7, 2012
Lois Marie Moore, age 90, of La Grande, died Wednesday, at her home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Lois was born on August 11, 1922, the daughter of Asa and Anna Pearl (Hansen) Bradley in...
Harlin W. Gerlach
Nov 5, 2012
Harlin W. Gerlach, age 84, of Island City died November 5, 2012 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Island City Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Harlin was born on July 20, 1928, the son of Henry and...
Elvamae E. (Ontko) Lewis
Nov 2, 2012
Elvamae E. (Ontko) Lewis, age 99, of La Grande, passed away at Kadlec Medical Center, Richland, Washington on Thursday, November 2, 2012, of complications from pneumonia and congestive heart failure. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande....
Robert Sorweide
Nov 1, 2012
On November 1st, Robert Kenneth Sorweide, 88, of Joseph, Oregon spent his final day. As per his wishes, he was cremated and ashes will be distributed at a later date. Robert was born in Potlatch, Idaho on March 21, 1924 to John and Ethel Sorweide. He joined brothers Harold, John, and Art as well as sisters Mabel, Claire and...
Ariel Storey Bean
Oct 29, 2012
Ariel Storey Bean, age 89, of La Grande, died Monday, October 29, 2012, at his home. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Ariel was born in La Grande on February 15th, 1923, the first born child of George Ariel Bean and Ellen (Nellie) Storey Bean. He attended Eastern Oregon Normal (EOU), BYU and the...
Harry "Seth" Arthur Thomas
Oct 22, 2012
Harry Arthur "Seth" Thomas, age 91, of Island City, died October 22, 2012 in Tillamook. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 27th at 1:00 p.m. at the Summerville Baptist Church. Mr. Thomas was born on August 31, 1921 the son of Roland and Elizabeth "Lizzy" (Wells) Thomas in La Grande. He was raised in Starkey and...
Lee Roy O'Mohundro
Oct 22, 2012
Lee Roy O'Mohundro, age 58, of La Grande, passed away Monday Oct. 22, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla Washington. Services will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Interment will follow at the Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity....
William "Bill" Lynn Williamson
Oct 21, 2012
William "Bill" Lynn Williamson, age 80, died early Sunday, October 21st at his home in Cove. Viewing hours for family and friends will be from 4 - 6 p.m. Thursday, October 25th at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 6pm , 1502 7th Street, La Grande. A funeral Mass will begin at...
Harry Lane Owen
Oct 21, 2012
Harry Lane Owen, age 94, of La Grande and formerly of Baker City, died, October 21, 2012 at his home. Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 25th from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. A funeral will be held on Friday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m....
Nora Dora Smith
Oct 12, 2012
Nora Dora Smith, age 83, of La Grande, died October 12, 2012 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A private interment will be held at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Nora was born on March 1, 1929 the daughter of William and Sophie (Westphal) Wergin in Wanconda, Washington. She married Roy...
