Evelyn "Arlene" Wilhelm

Evelyn Arlene Wilhelm, age 84, of Imbler, died Sunday at her home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Summerville Cemetery. Viewing will be held at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande on Friday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the GRH Hospice. The online obituary and guest-book may be found at www.danielsknopp.com.

Evelyn was born on July 8, 1928, the daughter of Vincent Elijah and Louisa (Smith) Paddock in Sweet Home, Oregon. She graduated from high school in Sweet Home and on June 4, 1947 she married Floyd Henry Wilhelm. She enjoyed being active with the American Legion in Sweet Home. They later lived in Heppner before moving to Imbler in 1963. She worked in the laundry at the Grande Ronde Hospital as well as the Sacajawea Laundromat. She also worked for a time at the Smoke House Restaurant. She enjoyed yard work, especially growing Peonies. She cared for the livestock and named each cow they owned. She was known as a helpful neighbor. She loved watching Blazer basketball and wrestling on TV.

Survivors include her children, Henry and Judy Wilhelm, Donna and Lloyd Anthoney and Eunice Wilhelm, all of Imbler; brother, Dan Paddock of Sweet Home; sister, Betty Wilhelm of Heppner; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband in December of 1989 and a son, Dennis Wilhelm in November of 1990. She was also preceded by siblings, Dean Paddock, Lynn Paddock, Zeldia Darby and Lela Pace.

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