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Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Dwayne "Ponch" Rushton
Dec 12, 2003
Dwayne Eddie "Ponch" Rushton, age 42, of La Grande, died Friday, December 12, 2003 in Boise, Idaho following an automobile accident. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Ponch was born on March 21, 1961 in The Dalles, Oregon and he graduated from high school in...
Glenn W. Slabaugh
Dec 11, 2003
This obituary is placed here as a service to our community. The information was obtained from public records rather than from the family directly. Glenn W. Slabaugh, age 94, of La Grande, died December 11, 2003 at his home. Viewing will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Loveland Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life will begin at 10:30...
Catherine Marie Taylor
Dec 11, 2003
This obituary is placed here as a service to our community. The information was obtained from public records rather than from the family directly. Catherine MArie Taylor, age 87, of Athena and formerly of La Grande and Union, died December 11, 2003 at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton. The funeral will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Athena...
Lila Leora Keller
Dec 10, 2003
Lila Leora Keller, age 94, of La Grande, died Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Dedication of the grave and interment will follow at the Grandview Cemetery. Mrs. Keller was born on June 30, 1909, the...
William Livingston
Dec 5, 2003
William "Bill" Livingston, age 74, of La Grande, died December 5, 2003 at a local care facility of cancer. A funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at the Island City Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dedication of the grave and interment will follow at the Island City Cemetery....
Judy Katherine Thomas
Dec 5, 2003
Judy Katherine Thomas, age 57, of La Grande, died Friday, December 5, 2003 at her home following a short illness. A celebration of her life will be held on December 11th, 2003 at 2:00 PM at the Union High School Gym. Committal and interment will follow at the Island City Cemetery with a reception at The Place also in...
Mary "Marie" Oylear
Dec 3, 2003
Mary M. Oylear, age 98, of Cove, died Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Committal and interment will follow at the Cove Cemetery. Mrs. Oylear was born on September 26, 1905, the daughter of C.A. and Elsie...
Thomas Marion Silvey
Dec 3, 2003
Thomas Marion Silvey, age 70, of Westfall, Oregon, died Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at a care facility in Payette, Idaho. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Committal and interment will follow at the Union Cemetery. Mr. Silvey was born on April 16, 1933, the son of Otto...
Arthur "Art" D. Hallgarth
Dec 1, 2003
This information is placed on our web-site as a service to our community. The information was obtained from public records rather than from the family directly. Arthur D. "Art" Hallgarth, age 78, of Elgin, died December 1, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A graveside service will begin at 11:a.m. Monday at the Elgin Cemetery. Mr. Hallgarth was born...
Merryanne Partney Steele
Dec 1, 2003
MerryAnne Partney Steele, age 60, of La Grande and formerly of Pilot Rock and Bend, died Monday, December 1, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital of natural causes. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. MerryAnne was born on April 4, 1943, the daughter of Carlton...
Patricia Anne Simonis
Dec 1, 2003
This information is posted here as a service to the community. The information was obtained from public records rather than from the family directly. Patricia Anne Simonis, age 71, of La Grande died December 1, 2003 at her home. Viewing will be from 3pm to 7pm Friday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. The funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday...
Vera B. Bennett
Nov 26, 2003
This information is provided as a service to our community. The information was obtained from public records and not from the family directly. Vera B. Bennett, age 78, formerly of La Grande, died November 26, 2003 in Baker City. Mrs. Bennett was born July 31, 1925 in Baker City to Ford and Jennie Mitchell. She was married to Harold...
John Steven Bynum
Nov 26, 2003
"Forever In Our Hearts" John Steven Bynum, age 45, of La Grande, died November 26, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. At this time, no services are planned. A memorial will be held in the Spring of 2004. John was born on July 22, 1958, the son of Jasper and Norma (Renwick) Bynum. He was a very loving and...
Madeline Mae Hess
Nov 26, 2003
Madeline Mae Hess, age 92, of La Grande and formerly of Portland, died Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at her home. Public viewing will be held on Saturday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. A graveside service for family and friends will be held on Monday, December 1, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Riverview...
Albert & Thelma Coffin
Nov 24, 2003
This information is posted here as a service to the community. The information was obtained from public records rather than the family directly. Thelma Cunningham Coffin, age 72, of Orange, California, died November 24,2003 and Albert "Bud" Coffin, age 80, of Orange, California, died November 26, 2003, both from cancer. Funeral arrangements for the couple are being made by...
Charles R. Sorweide, Jr.
Nov 19, 2003
Charles R. Sorweide, Jr. November 14, 1961 - November 19, 2003 Charles R. "Chuck" Sorweide of La Grande, Oregon died November 19, 2003, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He passed at home surrounded by friends and family. His service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. at the La Grande Church of the...
Margaret Marie Swope
Nov 18, 2003
Margaret Marie Swope, age 85, of La Grande, died Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at a local care facility. A celebration of life was held on Friday, November 21, 2003 at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Private interment will be held at the Pilot Butte Cemetery in Bend. Mrs. Swope was born on April 4, 1918, the youngest of eleven...
Paul William Spence
Nov 17, 2003
Paul William Spence, age 87, of La Grande, died Monday, November 17, 2003 at the Capital Medical Center in Olympia, Washington with his family at his side. A graveside service will be held at the North Powder Cemetery on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow. Viewing will be held on Friday, November 21, 2003 at...
Beverly Jean Rademacher
Nov 16, 2003
Beverly Jean Rademacher, age 68, of La Grande, died Sunday, November 16, 2003 at her home. A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at the Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Don Voeks officiating. Committal and interment will follow at the Island City Cemetery. Mrs. Rademacher was born on October 15, 1935, the daughter of Harry Arthur...
James Wagoner
Nov 14, 2003
This information is posted on this web-site as a service to the community. The information was obtained from public records rather than the family directly. James Wagoner, age 92, of Summerville died Friday, November 14, 2003 at hie home. Viewing will be from 4-7 pm Monday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will begin at 2:00 pm Tuesday,...
