Harry Coppage Payne

Harry Coppage Payne, 82, of La Grande, died Nov. 30 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Pendleton. A viewing will run from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Island City Cemetery.

Harry was born Feb. 28, 1926, to Elza C. and Georgia Payne in Casper, Wyo. He was raised and educated in Wyoming, Chehalis, Wash., Telocaset, North Powder and La Grande.

He served in World War II as a radio operator for the U.S. Navy. Following his tour of duty, he attended Eastern Oregon College.

He enjoyed spending time with family members and friends, was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed horseback riding, gardening, as well as other outside activities around the family home. He was also a member of the Mavericks riding club.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie L. Payne; three sons, Mike Payne and John Payne, both of La Grande, and David and his wife, Becky Payne, of Pendleton; brother, Scott and his wife, Lillian Payne, of Woodburn; sister, Jean Kern of La Grande; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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