Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR

Nov 4, 2010

Randy Arlen Knight, 57, of Union, died Nov. 4 at his home. His memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at The Place, 62846 Philynda Loop in La Grande. Randy was born Nov. 9, 1952, to Floyd Arlen and Cora Jean (Hewitt) Knight at Denver. He graduated from La Grande High School in 1970 and went on to...

Nov 4, 2010

Vincent Ray Stephens, 56, of Erwin, N.C., and formerly of La Grande, died Nov. 4. Funeral services were already held in North Carolina. Burial was at Harriett Devotional Gardens in Dunn, N.C. He was born Sept. 3, 1954, in Sharon, Pa., the fifth of sixth children to Annabelle and Howard Stephens. He grew up in Pennsylvania, where he graduated...

Nov 3, 2010

Carmen V. Gambill, 81, of Union, died Nov. 3 at a local care center. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. May 7 at the VFW High Valley Post 4060 in Union. Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation and Life Celebration Center was in charge of arrangements. Carmen was born and raised in Union. She lived most of her life in...

Oct 31, 2010

Renelda Florence Gashwiler, 99, of La Grande, died Oct. 31 at her residence. There will be no local services. Renelda was born Nov. 8, 1910, to John D. and Laura Lanning (Skeed) Tollenaar in Sterling, Kan. She excelled at high school track. Even after her marriage, she trained during her spare time. Those who knew her say even in...

Oct 30, 2010

Barbara Ann Uppiano, 69, of Wallowa County, died Oct. 30 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise. A celebration of life service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lostine Presbyterian Church. She was born the fifth of eight children to Kenneth and Alice Claycomb Feb. 23, 1941, in Ionia, Mich. Barbara graduated from Claire High School and attended Claire...

Oct 29, 2010

Russell Ray Dotson, 81, of Joseph, died Oct. 29 doing what he loved - hunting with his family. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Imnaha Christian Fellowship. A potluck will follow. Russell was born April 12, 1929, to Emmitt and Effie Dotson in Akron, Ohio. He was the second of six children. When...

Oct 29, 2010

Brayden Lee James Fowler, 7 months, son of Kevin Fowler and Alexia Briggs, died in his parents' arms Oct. 29 at Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland. After an immediate downfall of health he died peacefully. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Christian Church in Wallowa. Brayden enjoyed listening to music, watching everything around him,...

Oct 27, 2010

Norma Hanks Noyes, 94, formerly of Union County, died Oct. 27 in Murray, Utah, following a short illness. In keeping with Norma's wishes, a graveside service was held in La Grande Oct. 30. Norma was born Jan. 3, 1916, in Union, the sixth child of Josephine Rebecca Peterson Hanks and William David Hanks. Siblings included LaRue Hanks Smith, Fonda...

Oct 25, 2010

Agnes Anna Uttenreuther, 95, of Baker City, died Oct. 25 at her home. A celebration of life service will be scheduled later. Agnes was born Jan. 21, 1915, to Phillip Knepper and Maria "Minnie" Seagren Knepper at Evanston, Ill. She took a two-year business course at Mallinckrodt High School in Wilmette, Ill. Upon completion, she took college business courses...

Oct 23, 2010

Hazel Elizabeth Ficken, 76, of Elgin, died Oct. 23. A private family get-together will be held later. Hazel was born July 3, 1934, to Glenn Meeker and Melvina Minti at Great Falls, Mont. She graduated from Estacada High School. She married Don S. Ficken Feb. 2, 1952, in Stevenson, Wash. She enjoyed camping, fishing and crafts of all kinds....

Oct 23, 2010

Frank Thatcher, age 83, of La Grande, died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at a local care center with his family. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Summerville Cemetery Chapel and burial will be in the family plot. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center....

Oct 22, 2010

Helen Gould Jensen Miller, 97, of La Grande, died Oct. 22 at Pioneer Place in Vale. A viewing will run from 10 to 10:50 a.m. Wednesday in the primary room at the LDS church on Gekeler Lane in La Grande. A service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. She was the first of two children born to...

Oct 21, 2010

Brian Jay Paul, 52, of La Grande, died Oct. 21 at his home. At the request of the family, there will be no services. Brian was born Dec. 31, 1957, at Anchorage, Alaska, to Donald Krieger and Lois (Sweeten) Paul. He grew up in Orlando, Fla., and Elgin. He was born a special needs child who graduated from La...

Oct 20, 2010

Robert "Bob" Combs Baum, 85, formerly of Union County, died Oct. 20 at his daughter Michele's home in Bend with family by his side, after battling a recurrence of cancer. A celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Oregon 4-H Center, Gray Hall, 5390 4-H Road N.W., Salem. Private burial will be at Willamette National...

Oct 19, 2010

Julie Nadine Lester, 52, of La Grande, died Oct. 19 at her residence. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at The Place, 62846 Philynda Loop in Island City. Julie was born July 17, 1958, to Don and Doris (Schoonover) Ferguson at Weiser, Idaho. She graduated from La Grande High School and was employed by Bull Dog...

Oct 18, 2010

Janice Josephine Jones, 82, formerly of La Grande, died Oct. 18. A memorial reception will begin at 11 a.m. Nov. 19 at Cloverdale Funeral Home, 1200 N. Cloverdale Rd. in Boise. A graveside inurnment will begin at 3 p.m. at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd. in Boise.

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Oct 17, 2010

Joan "Jo" Vandevert Orr, 88, formerly of La Grande, died Oct. 17 at Life Care Center in McMinnville. Memorial services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in McMinnville. To leave private online condolences, visit www.macyandson.com. She was born Jan. 22, 1922. She married Bob Orr in 1952. They have three children, Nancy Orr, Keith...

Oct 17, 2010

Marcel Walker, 89, of Union, died peacefully Oct. 17 of cancer. A memorial service was held today at Bollman Funeral Home. Marcel was born Feb. 17, 1921. She was married to Max Walker for 63 years. They lived at many locations in Wallowa County including Paradise, Lost Prairie and Day Ridge. They moved to Peck, Idaho, for a number...

Oct 15, 2010

Shirley Louise (Scott) Davis, 87, formerly of La Grande, died Oct. 15 at Wyoming Medical Center with family by her side. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday in the Community Baptist Church at 301 S Second St. in Glenrock, Wyo. She was born Aug. 28, 1923, to Robert Maxwell Scott and Bertha Mable McCallister Scott in...

Oct 15, 2010

Robert "Bob" Fawcett Sr., 88, of Desert Hot Springs, Calif., and formerly of Union, died Oct. 15. A memorial Mass was held Oct. 28 at Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church in Desert Hot Springs. His final resting place will be in Union. Service details will be announced later. Sign the guest book by visiting The Desert Sun website, www.mydesert.com. Enter...