Edith "Gayle" Emmons

Edith "Gayle" Emmons, age 69, of La Grande, died October 29, 2007 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street, La Grande. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the charity of their choice.

Mrs. Emmons was born on May 22, 1938, the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Gardner) Thomas in Baker City, Oregon. When she was a teen the family moved to La Grande where she finished her education, as well as Business College. On October 29, 1955 she married Don Emmons in Weiser, Idaho. They made their home in La Grande and she worked as a fry cook for the Sac Annex., for Accu Tax and on the Election board for years as well as being a wonderful wife and mother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She loved the mountains, camping, fishing and hunting. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and puzzle books but the most important thing in her life was her family.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Don Emmons of La Grande; children and their spouses, Tom and Brenda Emmons of Washougal, Washington; Faye and Jack Aldrich of Union and Kaye and Bruce Kirk of Buckley, Washington; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.