Mildred Santoes

Mildred Santoes, age 90, of La Grande, died Monday, June 20, 2005 at her home. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Committal and interment will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Mrs. Santoes was born on February 20, 1915, the daughter of Leonard and Bertha (Wright) Emmons in Joseph, Oregon. She graduated from Joseph High School and was married to Denver Hensley. The marriage later ended and on March 5, 1953 she married Cleo Santoes. He preceded her in death on January 13, 1984

Mrs. Santoes was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, where she was their musician, and a member of the Southern Dixie Bells Umbrella Club, which performed for various functions and won several parade awards. She was an active volunteer at the Senior Center and played her electric keyboard for them. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and camping and her favorite hobby was dancing.

Survivors include her children, Carl and Jackie Hensley of Sula, Montana, Elaine and Alan Case of La Grande and Tari and Carl Knop of Big Sandy, Montana; daughter-in-law, Zondra Hensley of La Grande; eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Her son, Butch Hensley; twin brother, Milford Emmons and sisters, Macel Reece and Vivian Hovis all preceded her in death.

Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Mrs. Santoes to the Senior Center in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street, La Grande, Oregon 97850.