Emily Ellen Wilder

Emily Ellen Wilder, age 70, of Pendleton and formerly of La Grande, Baker City and Eugene, died Monday, May 13, 2003 at her home.


A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church at 6th and Spring Streets in La Grande. Committal and interment will follow at the Island City Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street, La Grande.


Mrs. Wilder was born on June 20, 1932, the daughter of John and Suzy Ellen (Tate) Osbon in Hati, Missouri. She was the youngest of four children. The family traveled throughout the states and settled in Eugene when she was still in school. In October of 1948 she married George Wilder in Eugene. They lived in Eugene, Perry, Baker City and La Grande before moving to Pendleton. Her family was extremely important to her and she loved spending time with them.


Mrs. Wilder enjoyed tole painting and reading. She also enjoyed doing bonsai and she loved the Lord Jesus.


Survivors include her husband of 54 years, George Wilder of Pendleton; children, Cristy and Terry Gaertner of La Grande and Dane and Kristin Wilder of Bend; grandchildren, Jeff and Heidi Gaertner, Aaron and Niamh Gaertner, Cameron Gaertner, Bryant Secl, Baylee Wilder, Ashlea Secl and Kindyl Wilder; great grandchildren, Landry and Dawson Gaertner; sister, Mildred Voorhees of La Grande; and other relatives and friends.