Emogene Esther Buckley

Emogene Esther Buckley, age 88, of La Grande, and formerly of Wallowa County, died June 22, 2010 at her home. A family graveside service will be held in Joseph. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in La Grande.

Mrs. Buckley was born on January 17, 1922, the daughter of Charles and Esther (Neider) Weis in La Grande. She graduated from La Grande High School. She was married to Walter Louis Buckley and they made their home in Enterprise. During their time there she worked as a receptionist for the Wallowa Lake Lodge, the Ponderosa and the Wilderness Inn. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, watching high school sports and loved animals.

Survivors include her children, Ken Huntington of Enterprise, Sandy Schendiman of Enterprise and Russell Buckley of La Grande; eleven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband.

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