Thomas Ray Laird

Thomas Ray Laird, 59, of La Grande, died of unexpected natural causes at Grande Ronde Hospital Jan. 2.

A celebration of life service begins at 10 a.m. Feb. 3 at the Victory Christian Center, 1020 Jefferson Ave., La Grande.

Mr. Laird was born on August 6, 1947, to Ray Boyd and Marjorie Grace (Conard) Laird in Kentfield, Calif. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 38 years as a yard worker.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in care of Loveland Funeral Chapel to help defray funeral expenses.