Ardyth "Hope" Hope Mcphee

Ardyth Hope McPhee, 79, lovingly known as "Hope" to family and friends, died peacefully Aug. 11 at her daughter's home in Elko, Nev. A celebration of her life was held today at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Visitation will be held locally from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. Graveside services will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the North Powder Cemetery. Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel in Baker City is in charge of arrangements.

She was born Nov. 20, 1929, to Clyde and Audrey McPhee at their ranch in North Powder. She graduated from Booneville High School while living with her sister, Yvonne Hess.

During her life she worked as a cosmetologist, bus driver and psychiatric technician. She devoted much of her life helping special needs children and adults, retiring from this vocation in both California and Nevada.

For 35 years, she resided in Reno, and one of her main passions was traveling with friends, family and her beloved dog, Cuddles, in her motor home. She enjoyed knitting and sewing for her adored family and was blessed with a green thumb. She will be remembered for her willingness to always help others, charities and those in need.

Hope is survived by her daughter, Cindy Wahrenbrock and her husband, Jon, of Elko, Nev.; and son, Wesley Hotchkiss III and his wife, Yvette, of Auburn, Calif.; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Hope was preceded in death by her father, Clyde McPhee; mother, Audrey Glasscock; and sisters, Barbara June and Yvonne Hess.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Elko Senior Citizen Center, Elko Hospice or any animal rescue organization.

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