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Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Jean Ann Johnson
Sep 10, 2003
Jean Ann Johnson, age 59, of La Grande, died Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at her home of natural causes. At her request there will be no public service. The family request no flowers be sent but those who wish may make contributions to the Jean Ann Johnson Memorial Fund to help with final expenses. Jean was born on October...
Garrett Smith
Sep 8, 2003
Garrett Smith, age 21, the son of U.S. Senator Gordon Smith and his wife, Sharon, of Oregon died on Monday, September 8, 2003 at his home in Orem, Utah. Sen. Smith's chief of staff, John Easton, said, "Garrett was a wonderful young man who brought joy into the life of his family and friends. Garrett suffered from severe depression...
Keith Lorin Simonis
Sep 7, 2003
Keith Simonis June 9, 1925 - September 7, 2003 Keith Lorin Simonis, 78, a resident of North Powder, died Sunday, September 7, 2003 at his home. His graveside service will be Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the North Powder Cemetery. Mr. Jimmy Larkins Sr. will officiate. Military rites will be accorded by Co. A 3-116th CAV...
A.R. "Dick" Hensley
Sep 6, 2003
NOTE: 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. A.R. "Dick" Hensley, age 79, of La Grande died September 6, 2003 at his home. Viewing will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. The funeral will begin...
Ada Leona Craig
Sep 5, 2003
Ada Leona Craig, age 89, of Summerville, died September 5, 2003 at a local care facility. A graveside service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Summerville Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Craig was born in Seattle, Washington to George and Gladys (Ostrander)...
Vernon Esbond Hoxie
Sep 3, 2003
Vernon Esbond Hoxie, age 86, of La Grande, died September 3, 2003 at his home in La Grande. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley with Pastor Gary Hood of the Pioneer Park Church of God officiating. Private interment will be held later at the Mountain...
Alan & Diana Johnson
Sep 2, 2003
Alan Scott Johnson was born March 3, 1957, in Longview, Washington. He died September 2, 2003 at his home in Bellevue, Idaho, at the age of 46. Alan was raised in Union, Oregon and graduated from Union High School in 1975. He enjoyed athletics and played football, basketball and baseball in high school. He was also very active in...
Sharon Shenfield
Sep 2, 2003
DISCLAIMER: This information is placed on our web-site as a service to the community. The information was obtained from public records rather than the family directly. Sharon Shenfield, age 65, of La Grande, died Tuesday morning at the Grande Ronde Hospital after an extended illness. Viewing will be from 4-7pm Thursday at Loveland founder Chapel and for an hour...
Gene W. Hedrick
Sep 1, 2003
DISCLAIMER: 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. Gene W. Hedrick, age 55, of Cove, died September 1, 2003 after an auto accident near Cove. A celebration of life will begin at 3 pm Friday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Mr....
Eunice Shurtliff
Aug 30, 2003
DISCLAIMER: The following information is placed on our web-site as a service to the community. The information was obtained from public records rather than the families directly. Eunice Shurtliff, age 92, of La Grande died Saturday, August 30, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. Viewing will take place at Loveland Funeral Chapel from 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday....
Richard Schoen
Aug 28, 2003
DISCLAIMER: This information has been obtained from "The Observer" and placed on our web-site as a service to our community. Richard "Dick" Schoen, age 83,of La Grande and formerly of Summerville died Thursday at his home. Viewing will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth Street. A celebration of life will be held...
Helen Jesse Farris-Edmmonds-Eggers
Aug 26, 2003
NOTICE: This information was obtained from The Observer and is placed on this web-site as a service to the community. Helen Jesse Eggers, age 90, of Post Falls, Idaho and formerly of La Grande, died August 26 at a care center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. A graveside service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Pine Crest Cemtery...
Betty Jane Hulse
Aug 25, 2003
Betty Jane Hulse, age 80, of Elgin, passed away quietly at her home in Elgin on August 25, 2003 following a year long bout with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elgin Christian Church. Private interment was held at the Elgin Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel...
Leone Isabel Sutton
Aug 22, 2003
Leone Isabel Sutton, formerly of Hermiston, died August 22, 2003 at her care center home in Cove at the age of 86. Mrs. Sutton was born in Minnehaha County near the small town of Garretson, South Dakota to Maude Isabel and John Harrison Robbins on November 21, 1916. She was the third of four children. Mrs. Sutton graduated from...
Ralph Edward Samples
Aug 21, 2003
Ralph Edward Samples, age 64, of La Grande, died Thursday, August 21, 2003 at his home following an extended illness. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church...
Glen D. Jones
Aug 18, 2003
Glen D. Jones, age 73, died Monday morning, August 18, 2003 at his home in La Grande in the presence of his wife and children. At his request no public services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Jones was born on January 28, 1930 to Glen W. and Mildred (Jarrard) Jones in...
Joseph "Jumbo" Secl
Aug 17, 2003
DISCLAIMER: This information is published from information obtained from "The Observer" as a public service to our community Joseph "Jumbo" Secl passed away Sunday, August 17,2003, at Bridge Brook Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with cancer. His best friend and companion Anne B. Lynne of Sarasota, Florida was by his side. Jumbo was born on January 29, 1915...
Raymond Ansle Wortman
Aug 7, 2003
Raymond Wortman, age 81, of Elgin, died August 7, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. Dedication of the grave will be held on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Island City Cemetery. Mr. Wortman was born on February 25, 1922, the son of Charles and Virginia (Carper) Wortman in Enterprise, Oregon. He attended school in Promise and served with...
Myrna K. Edvalson
Aug 6, 2003
Myrna K. Edvalson, age 62, of La Grande, died August 6, 2003 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington following a short illness. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 11, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cove Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. A...
Howard Nelson Scott
Aug 1, 2003
Howard Nelson Scott, age 87, of La Grande, and formerly of Elgin and North Powder, died August 1, 2003 at his home in La Grande. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 4, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at the Elgin Cemetery with Forrest Turner of North Powder and Clark Gray of Union conducting. Friends may call on...
