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Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR
Ken Smith
Oct 12, 2009
Ken Smith, 66, of Salem and formerly of La Grande, died Oct. 12. A private family ceremony will be held in Portland in November. Ken was born Aug. 27, 1943, to G. LaVerne and Dorothy Smith in Chicago. He married his wife, Connie, in 1966. They had two children, Julie and Marc, and moved to La Grande in 1981....
Luther "Luke" Lee Burrows
Oct 10, 2009
Luther "Luke" Lee Burrows, 72, of La Grande, died Oct. 10 at his home. A celebration of life will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday at Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St. Luke was born April 28, 1937, to Luther Lee and Julia Pearl (Hunter) Burrows in Mountain Park, Okla. He was raised and educated in Kerman, Calif., and moved...
Helen Elaine Harkey
Oct 10, 2009
Helen Elaine Harkey, age 69, of La Grande, died October 10, 2009 in Boise, Idaho. A celebration of life will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2009 at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Mrs. Harkey was born on April 22, 1940, the daughter of Henry B.and Donna (Paulfurman) Mortensen...
Timothy Joel Wood
Oct 10, 2009
Timothy Joel Wood, 57, of La Grande, died Oct. 10 at Evergreen Health and Rehab Center of a fast-growing brain tumor. Services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ with Minister Doug Edmonds officiating. Viewing will be one hour before the service. Burial will be later in Phoenix at the Hillcrest Cemetery at 11 a.m....
Richard Norman Knudsen
Oct 8, 2009
Richard Norman Knudsen, 80, of Joseph, died Oct. 8 at Richland, Wash. Funeral services will begin at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Enterprise LDS Chapel, 900 E. Greenwood in Enterprise and at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sherwood LDS Chapel, 17234 SW Meinecke Road in Sherwood. There will be a viewing prior to the funeral service from 11 a.m....
Leona June Pearson
Oct 8, 2009
Leona June Pearson, 75 of La Grande, died Oct. 8 in the family home surrounded by her children and other loved ones. Leona was born July 28, 1934, to Harry and Rose Breeden in Worley, Idaho. She was married to Garnet Black May 1950 through 1970. She married Benjamin F. Pearson July of 1979. Leona was a rollerskate car...
Darrell Marvin Muller
Oct 7, 2009
Darrell Marvin Muller, 78, of La Grande, died Oct. 7 in La Grande after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. According to Darrell's wishes, he was cremated. A family graveside burial will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday in La Grande. A memorial service will be held at the Pendleton Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Monday. Darrell was born Sept....
Joseph F. Teixeira
Oct 7, 2009
Joseph. F. Teixeira, 84, of La Grande, died Oct. 7 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life for Joseph Teixeira, of La Grande, who died Oct. 7, will run from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Post 43 at Fir and Jefferson. Joe was born Nov. 4, 1924, on the family dairy farm in Bolinas,...
Verna Elmina Francis
Oct 5, 2009
Verna Elmina Francis, 92, of Baker City, died Oct. 5 at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Dean Baxter will conduct the services. Vault interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will run from noon until 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Verna...
Patricia Lee Mickel
Oct 5, 2009
Patricia Lee Mickel, age 93, of La Grande, died October 5, 2009 at Grande Ronde Hosptial. A rosary will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Our...
George Wesley York
Oct 3, 2009
George Wesley York, 59, of La Grande, died Oct. 3 at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. George was born June 20, 1950, to Max Marshall and Bernice Frances (Smith) York in Portland. He enjoyed all types of art - photography, woodworking, painting, etc. He moved to the La Grande area from Hermiston...
Caroline Vivian Henderson
Oct 2, 2009
Caroline Vivian Henderson, 92, of Forest Grove and formerly of Union County, died Oct. 2. A celebration of her life will be held in early November. Caroline was born Dec. 18, 1916, to Fred D. and Carrie M. Henderson at Castle Creek, Owyhee County, Idaho. She grew up on a ranch with her brother and sister. She graduated high...
Evalyn Lois Cross
Oct 1, 2009
Evalyn Lois Cross, age 92, of La Grande, died October 1, 2009 at a local care facility. A funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande, on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. Committal and interment will follow at the Cove Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Monday...
Dorothy Helen Combs Hixson
Oct 1, 2009
Dorothy Helen Combs Hixson, 88, of La Grande, died Oct. 1. A celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. A viewing will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Dorothy was born Oct. 19, 1923, to Nona Iva Baum Combs and Calhoun Morey Combs in La Grande. She attended schools in La Grande...
William "Bill" Douglas Morgan, Jr.
Oct 1, 2009
William ‘Bill' Douglas Morgan Jr., 68, of Wellton, Ariz., and formerly of La Grande and Enterprise, died Oct. 1. A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Community Church in Enterprise. Bill was born Sept. 8, 1941, the eldest child of Doug and Betty Morgan in La Grande. He was raised in Enterprise along with his...
David Leo Messer
Sep 29, 2009
David Leo Messer, 60, of Jamieson, died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Sept. 29, one mile west of Jamieson. Graveside services will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Lostine Cemetery. A memorial service will follow on Monday at the Pendleton Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1401 SW Goodwin Place. A memorial service was held...
Dorothy E. Miller
Sep 28, 2009
Dorothy E. Miller, 83, died Sept. 28 at her home. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth St., La Grande. A viewing will run from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Loveland's. Dorothy was born June 27, 1926, to Charles and Eva (Gray) Wood in La Grande. She was the youngest of five...
Bert L. Wells
Sep 28, 2009
Bert L. Wells, 79, formerly of La Grande, died Sept. 28 at his home in Yakima. He was born Nov. 5, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Wells in Grandview, Wash. His primary and secondary education was completed in the Grandview area and he worked various jobs at fruit processing plants throughout high school. After a year of employment...
James Edward Bovard
Sep 27, 2009
James Edward Bovard, age 86 of Union, died Sunday at his home. He was an American Patriot. A graveside service will held on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Union Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to the GRH Hospice in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th...
Darrell Francis Gorham
Sep 27, 2009
Darrell Francis Gorham, age 64, of La Grande, died September 27, 2009 at his home. A celebration of his life will be held at the Summerville Baptist Church on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m, community potluck to follow at The Oddfellows Hall in Summerville. Mr. Gorham was born on May 25, 1945, the son of Orvan and...
