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Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Myrtle Irene Schaad
Jul 24, 2003
Myrtle Irene Schaad was born March 18, 1910 at Dilley, Oregon to Adolf "Henry" Wolf and Elizabeth Diane (Tucker) Wolf. She died Thursday July 24, 2003 at a local care facility in La Grande at the age of 93. Myrtle was raised in Dilley, Oregon and attended Forest Grove High School and graduated from Pacific University with a Bachelor's...
Marguarite Steele
Jul 21, 2003
Marguarite Steele, age 89, formerly of La Grande, died July 21, 2003 in Crestview, Florida. Family interment was held on October 3, 2003 at the Summerville Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Steele was born on August 21, 1913 in Ellensburg, Washington, one of four children. In 1931 she married Harry Steele, Sr. and...
Rodney Allen Flintoff
Jul 17, 2003
Rodney "Rod" Allen Flintoff, age 63, died Thursday July 17, 2003, in peace at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Larry & Nancy Flintoff of Scappoose, Oregon. A Graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday July 22, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. at the Elgin Cemetery with Sally Wiens officiating. The service will be followed by a Celebration...
Bernie Marie Briggs
Jul 13, 2003
Bernie Marie Briggs, age 97, of Union, died July 13, 2003 at a local care facility. Bernie was born on October 12, 1905 in Manitou, Oklahoma Territory to Harlow and Bertha (Simmons) Hohstadt, the oldest of 9 children. Bernie married William Earnest Briggs on November 3, 1923 in Vineta, Oklahoma. They lived in Oklahoma, Kansas and Idaho before moving...
Dorothy Winifred Fowler
Jul 10, 2003
Dorothy Winifred Fowler, age 91, of La Grande, died July 10, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. At her request there will be no public service. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Fowler was born March 27, 1912 to Edgar and Zada (Gordon) Coffin in Summerville, Oregon. She attended local schools and attended Nursing School...
Gracia "Darlene" Stanley
Jul 10, 2003
Gracia "Darlene" Stanley was born March 19, 1922 at Enterprise, Oregon to parents Howard H. and Eva Marie (Simmons) Hudson. She died Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Good Samaritan Center in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 81. Darlene was born in Enterprise and raised in Union, Oregon. She married Sidney McMurphy at La Grande on September 26, 1937....
Nathan "Punk" Ray Coe
Jul 6, 2003
Nathan Ray "Punk" Coe, age 63, of Elgin and formerly of North Pole, Alaska, died Sunday, July 6, 2003 after an extensive battle with diabetes and kidney failure. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 14, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. the Elgin Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Flowers can be sent to...
Isabelia "Isabella" Carmen Jose Weimer
Jul 6, 2003
Isabelia "Isabella" Carmen Jose Weimer, age 8, of La Grande, died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday morning with her family around her at Wallowa Lake. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center on Gekeler Lane. Viewing will be held from 12:00 until...
Beverly Jean Rachau
Jul 5, 2003
Beverly Jean Rachau, age 72, of La Grande, died Saturday, July 5, 2003 at her home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerville Cemetery with Warren Curry officiating. Viewing will be held on Thursday from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Rachau was born...
Alice Mac Donald Morehead
Jun 26, 2003
Alice F. MacDonald Morehead, age 97, of La Grande, died Thursday, June 26, 2003 at her home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley with The Rev. Norman Shrumm of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Committal and interment will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Viewing will...
David Lee Walker
Jun 26, 2003
David Lee Walker, age 67, of La Grande, died June 26, 2003 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Private interment will be held at the Island City Cemetery. Mr. Walker was born on July 22, 1935, the son of John and Evelyn...
Beatrice May Keeling
Jun 25, 2003
Beatrice May Keeling, age 83, of La Grande, died June 25, 2003 at her home. Beatrice was born in Butte, Montana on December 14, 1919 to William H. and Isabella Mars Evans. When Bea was 6 years old, her parents, with their 5 young children immigrated to Northern Alberta and homesteaded in the Peace River Country. Bea was raised...
Maurice Erving Oslund
Jun 24, 2003
Maurice Erving Oslund, age 74, of La Grande, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Oslund was born on July 10, 1928, the son of Eric and Gladys (Weed) Oslund in Elma, Washington. He attended schools...
Joyce Marie Weitlauf
Jun 19, 2003
Joyce Marie Weitlauf, age 66, of High Valley Ranch, and formerly of Santa Cruz, died June 19, 2003 at her home. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Monday, June 23, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Eleanor Ruth Browne
Jun 17, 2003
Eleanor Ruth Browne, age 101, of La Grande, died June 17, 2003 at a local care facility. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with The Rev. Sarah Stanton officiating. Final interment will be held on July 26, 2003 in Nyssa, Oregon with former Eastern Oregon Bishop...
Beth May Simonis
Jun 16, 2003
Beth May Simonis, age 83, of La Grande, died Monday, June 16, 2003 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Walla Walla. Friends may call on Friday from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2003...
Ross Elwin Paxton
Jun 14, 2003
Ross Elwin Paxton, age 72, of Edgewater, New Jersey and formerly of Union, died June 14, 2003. At his request there will be no public service. A family interment will be held at the Elgin Cemetery. Mr. Paxton was born on February 3, 1931, the son of Charles Alford and Belle (Tracy) Paxton in La Grande, Oregon. He attended...
Vera Wetzel Hearing
Jun 13, 2003
Vera Wetzel Hearing, age 84, of Island City, died Friday, June 13, 2003 at her home. At her request there will be no viewing, she wants to be remembered as she was. A gathering for family and friends will be held on Friday, June 20, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the La Grande Elks Lodge. Arrangements are entrusted to...
"Ginger" Laverne Horrell
Jun 12, 2003
Ginger"LeVerne Horrell, age 72, of Elgin, died Thursday, June 12, 2003 at her home following a short illness. A graveside service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2003 at the Elgin Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Thursday from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mrs. Horrell was born on January 17,...
Evelyn Mary Rice
Jun 10, 2003
Evelyn Mary Rice, age 78, of Union, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. Mrs. Rice was born on April 15, 1925, the daughter of Wayne and Erma (Rhudger) Eckley in Enterprise, Oregon. She graduated from Enterprise High School and in 1968 she married William "Bill" Rice. She enjoyed crocheting, plastic canvas work and traveling. She...
