Remembering Loved Ones in La Grande, OR

Sep 7, 2008

James(Jim) Hugh McKinnis, age 71, of Walla Walla and formerly of Summerville, Oregon, died September 7, 2008 at Park Manor in Walla Walla. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Summerville Cemetery Chapel in Summerville, Oregon. A private prayer time for family will be at 12:30 at graveside. Arrangements are...

Sep 6, 2008

Jed A. Henderson, 47, resident of La Grande, and former resident of Ashland and Klamath Falls, was the victim of a homicide in La Grande and died on Sept. 6, 2008. He is survived by his children, Catlin and James, father, John A. Henderson of Texas, mother, Leonora Henderson of California, sister, Gail Milina, her husband Steve, nephew and...

Sep 5, 2008

Cal Michael Thomason, 43, of Fair Oaks, Calif., and formerly of La Grande, died Sept. 5 surrounded by family and friends at his home. A private celebration of Cal's life will be held at a later date. Cal was born Feb. 25, 1965, in Eugene. He was raised in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, and in La Grande where he graduated...

Sep 3, 2008

Chester Dale Nice, 76, of La Grande, died Sept. 3 at his home. The funeral begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Island City. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Viewing will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Loveland Funeral Chapel and at the church in the Relief Society...

Sep 1, 2008

James Edward "Ed" Sharp, 72, of La Grande and formerly of Hermiston, died Sept. 1 following a long illness and complications from diabetes at a care center in La Grande. Viewing for family and friends runs from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Graveside funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery....

Aug 30, 2008

Karla Peters Austin, 55, of Cove, died Aug. 30 of cancer. A memorial service will be held in Cove the summer of 2009 for family and friends. Karla was born Oct. 1, 1952, to Marvin and Marion Peters in Detroit, Mich. She graduated from the University of Nevada, receiving a certificate of radiology tech. She pursued a career in...

Aug 30, 2008

Lucille Christine Frederick was born in Pasco, Washington on December 26, 1918 to Katherine Klundt and Leslie Mitchell. She passed away at the age of 89 on August 30, 2008 (just a few months shy of her 90th Birthday). Viewing will begin at 4:00 pm and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 6:00 pm on Thursday, September...

Aug 30, 2008

James W. "Woody" Simmons, 91, a longtime La Grande resident, died early Saturday morning at a local care center. A celebration of life service will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. James was born Dec. 11, 1916, in Texas. He grew up in El Paso, Texas. When he was a high school senior in 1934 he...

Aug 28, 2008

Shirley R. (Frizzell) Hamilton, 76, formerly of La Grande, died Aug. 28 in Salem. Shirley requested that there be no services. Shirley was born Dec. 27, 1931, to Harvey and Leona (McHatton) Frizzell in La Grande. She grew up on her parents' farm near Summerville, outside of La Grande, and graduated from Imbler High School. She married Richard Hamilton...

Aug 27, 2008

Bill Lambert, 43, of Springfield and formerly of La Grande, died Aug. 27. A memorial service was held Sept. 2 at Buell Funeral Chapel in Springfield. Bill was born Oct. 31, 1964, to Richard and Barbara Fields Lambert in Portland. He married LaRae Dyas on Dec. 26, 2004 in La Grande. He worked as a janitor for Service Masters...

Aug 26, 2008

Ruth Marion (Fry) Keene, 62, of Clackamas and formerly of La Grande, died Aug 26 of congestive heart failure. A memorial service begins at noon Oct. 4 at Barton Park, 19009 SE Barton Park Rd. in Boring. Ruth was born Nov. 29, 1946, in Carmel, Calif. She was married to Kenneth E. for 24 years. He died in 1996....

Aug 25, 2008

Josephine Lois "Jo" Anderson, age 83, of La Grande, died Monday, August 25, 2008 at a local care facility. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Mrs. Anderson was born on...

Aug 24, 2008

Bobby Gene Jordan, 73, of Spokane and formerly of La Grande, died Aug. 24 in Spokane. A funeral service will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, August 29 at Heritage Funeral Home in Spokane. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park. Bobby was born April 7, 1935, in Ripley, Okla. He grew up in La Grande and graduated from La...

Aug 23, 2008

Zeb Dee Johnson, 29, formerly of Elgin, died Aug. 23 in Tillamook County. A celebration of life runs from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Community Center in Elgin. A second service begins at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Tillamook Cheese Factory Visitor Center. Zeb was born Dec. 14, 1978, to Lanna Dawson and Dick Johnson...

Aug 22, 2008

Larry Malcolm Griggs, 81, of La Grande, died peacefully Aug. 22 at his home. Services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the LDS Stake Center on Gekeler Lane. Larry was born July 5, 1927, to Edward Rex and Ruth Rawlins Griggs in Union. Larry was a veteran of the Navy and subsequently trained to become a certified aircraft...

Aug 21, 2008

Darrell passed away August 21, 2008 at St. Lukes Hospital in Boise, Idaho, of a heart attack. He is survived by six daughters, 13 grandchildren and his wife. A private service was held in Boise.

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Aug 19, 2008

Edward "Ed" Odin Miller, age 64, a lifetime resident of Union, died August 19, 2008 at his home. A celebration of life memorial gathering will be held on Monday, August 25, 2008 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show clubhouse. A more detailed obituary will be published later. Ed was born on May 5, 1944,...

Aug 17, 2008

Edith Patricia "Pat" Pridgen, 82, of La Grande, died Aug. 17 at her home. A graveside service begins at 10 a.m. Monday at the Island City Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Island City City Hall. Pat was born Jan. 12, 1926, to William Albert and Jesse Farrell Smith in Baker City. She was educated in Baker City...

Aug 16, 2008

Berice Anna Wanamaker Lucht, 97, of La Grande, died Aug. 16 of natural causes. A service begins at the Lighthouse Church in Island City. The Rev. Jesse Parker will officiate. Bernice was born Oct. 9, 1910, to William and Anna Richert in Spokane. She lived in Spokane until two years ago. She married Glen Wanamaker in 1936 in Spokane....

Aug 16, 2008

Helen Clara Mandeville, 94, of La Grande, died Aug. 16 at her granddaughter's home. Helen was born May 22, 1914, to Oscar and Minnie (Pohl) Dahms in Blue Hill, Neb. She was raised and educated in Blue Hill, and moved to California in the mid 1930s. she lived in Black Canyon City, Ariz., before moving to La Grande in...