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Donald Duane Scott, 76, a longtime Halfway resident, died Dec. 20, 2003, at his home.
There will be a graveside celebration of his life at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7847, will officiate. There will be a reception afterward at the VFW Hall. In case of bad weather, the service will be at the VFW hall.
Don was born at Medford on Aug. 4, 1927, to Leo and Mary Key Scott. He attended school at Walterville and Springfield before joining the U.S. Navy in 1944. He served in the Navy until 1954, many of those years as an electrician on the USS Union.
After the service, he drove logging truck. He met his wife Herberta "Herbie" at Durkee. They were married at Winnemucca, Nev., on May 25, 1957. They spent most of the next 14 years in Eugene where Don drove truck for Eugene Plywood.
In 1971, Don and Herbie went into partnership with their daughter, Sheila, and her husband, Denny Farwell, and purchased Stockmen's in Halfway. Several years later Don and Herbie purchased and remodeled the local Laundromat.
They sold the Stockmen's in 1978 and Don went to work for MK Construction. He spent 12 years working on the dam at Brownlee, and other construction jobs at Moapa, Nev., and Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Don loved his family, his dogs, and a good game of poker. He enjoyed having company, driving his 1932 antique Ford in local parades and was a lifetime member of the VFW, Post 7847.
Survivors include six children, Ted Rankin of Springfield, Sheila Farwell and Patti Huff of Halfway, Bruce Rankin and Terry Crow of Eugene and Jim Scott of Arlington, Tenn.; his sister, June Knox of Halfway; niece, Shelley Knox of Springfield; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mary; his wife, Herbie, who died in 1985; and his brother, Jim Scott, who died at the age of 19 in 1957.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Halfway/Oxbow Ambulance Service through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.
Carl Williams
Carl J. Williams, 86, of Baker City, died Dec. 21, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Health Services.
Friends are invited to join the family for the praying of the rosary, at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the cathedral. The Rev. Rob Irwin will officiate. Graveside inurnment will be later at Prineville's Juniper Haven Cemetery.
Carl was born at Monroe, N.H., on Oct. 16, 1917, to Carl J. and Luella Williams. He grew up at McIndoe Falls, Vt. He worked in the family sawmill until his marriage to Rita F. Lymburner of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Oct. 17, 1942.
The couple then moved to Burlington, Vt., where they had two daughters. Beverly Ann was born on Jan. 9, 1944, and Rita Sandra was born on March 4, 1945. Rita died on June 16, 2002. The family lived at Burlington until they moved west in 1956.
Living in the West had been a lifelong dream for Carl, an avid outdoorsman. A dedicated fly fisherman who tied his own flies, Carl, along with his family, would trek miles to find the perfect spot in the perfect trout stream or lake.
His idea of heaven was to spend the day with his beloved wife, Rita, paddling his Oldtown canoe on a high mountain lake under a blue sky in the wilderness. In fact, he often referred to the woods as his church.
Carl was also a talented artist, writer and poet. He most admired Vermont poet Robert Frost. Carl's writings and journals remain a rich and poetic legacy for his family. His other interest was music. He played guitar until sustaining a serious hand injury in 1985.
A registered architect in the states of Oregon and Washington, Carl designed numerous buildings, both public and private, as well as participating with other architects on projects primarily in Oregon.
He first worked in architecture in California and then moved to Salem in 1965. He and Rita moved to the Bend/Prineville area in 1979. Carl was in private practice there until he moved to Baker City from Prineville in 1999 when he retired from architecture.
One of his last projects was a remodel and handicapped addition to St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Prineville where he and his wife were parishioners.
Carl will be remembered by his family for his utter commitment to them, his smile and sense of humor and his immense and unstinting generosity to his fellow human beings. A non-judgmental man with a ready ear to listen and counsel, Carl was always there to lend a helping hand at the drop of a hat. His loss to his family will be as immeasurable as will be heaven's gain.
"I'm sure, Dad, that you're dropping a fly in heaven's most beautiful stream as I write this – Good fishing!" his daughter said.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Rita, his daughter, Beverly Higley, and his grandson, Leon Higley, all of Baker City; nephews, Michael Williams of Salem and Robert Davis of Rehoboth, Mass.; and nieces, Denise Williams of Milton, Wash., Christine Jacobsen of Salem, and Mary Hanson of Sunriver; and cousins in Vermont.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Oregon Chapter of the Red Cross through Gray's West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814.
Kimberly Maher
Kimberly Ann Maher, 42, of Wheatland, Wyo., a former Baker City resident, died Jan. 1, 2004, at the Wyoming Medical Center.
Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Carr will officiate.
Kimberly was born on May 24, 1961, at Canandagua, N.Y., to Kenneth and Nancy Lawless Maynard. She was raised and attended school at Lander, Wyo. She moved to Casper, Wyo., on Oct. 7, 1992. She married Douglas Doc Burton Maher at Natural Bridge.
She worked as a licensed social worker for the Platte County Sheriff's Department. She also was employed by the Hemry Home at Casper, and at New Directions Northwest in Baker City.
She enjoyed crafts, camping, cooking, traveling, whale watching on the coast and spending time with friends, family and her granddaughter.
Survivors include her husband of Wheatland; her children, Joshua Derek of Casper, John Douglas of Spokane, Wash., Angel Dawn of Evansville, Wyo., Timothy David of Casper and Crystal Dawn of California; two sisters, Kathy and Kara, both of Casper; and two brothers, Kenneth of Rock Springs, Wyo., and Kevin of Lander, Wyo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hemry Home Scholarship Fund, 5223 S. Beech St., Casper, WY 82601.
Carlon McBroom
Carlon M. McBroom, 69, of Baker City, died Jan. 1, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Services.
His funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Baker City Amvets will conduct the service. Visitations will be today until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carlon was born Dec. 16, 1934, at Bernie, Mo., to Ada Belle and Joseph McBroom. He attended school in Richland, graduating from Eagle Valley High School in 1952. Upon graduating, he spent the next 10 years in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Alaska, Georgia, Spain and lastly in Mountain Home, Idaho.
On May 14, 1956, he married Ellen E. Hoadley in Weiser, Idaho. Upon completion of his military duty, he settled his family in Baker City.
He specialized as an auto mechanic in the military and continued that as an occupation, working in several auto repair shops throughout Baker City. He also worked several years as a millwright for Ellingson Lumber Co.
He was an active member of the Eastern Oregon Mining Association. Carlon's interests through the years included fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and most of all he enjoyed gold mining. Carlon was known as a considerate, sharing person, willing to help anyone who asked.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen E. McBroom of Baker City; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Debbie McBroom, and Larry and Paula McBroom, of Baker City; daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Owen Wendt of Haines, and Susan and Dave Green of Hermiston; six grandchildren and one stepgrandson; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Bobbie Joe McBroom, and sister, Marie Louise George.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain States Institute through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
Gene Grove Sr.
Gene D. Grove Sr., 68, a longtime resident of Elma, Wash., died Dec. 29, 2003, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Wash.
At his request, there will be no funeral.
Mr. Grove was born on Feb. 28, 1935, at Holdrege, Neb., to John and Helen Grove.
He married Jean Hendricksen in Baker City on Feb. 5, 1955. She died in 1999.
Mr. Grove had worked at the Mayr Brothers Mill for more than 20 years. He was a member of the Elma Eagles, and enjoyed fishing and camping trips.
Mr. Grove is survived by his son, Gene Grove Jr. of Elma; a daughter, Sandy Peterson of Bozeman, Mont.; brothers, Paul of Baker City, Gary of Seattle, Wash., John of Centralia, Wash., and Gale of Montesano, Wash.; a sister, Pearl, of Oregon; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to East Grays Harbor County Cancer Fund in care of Nina George, P.O. Box 243, Elma, WA 98541.
‘Tex' Arteburn
Royce L. "Tex" Arteburn, 93, a longtime Baker City resident, died Dec. 31, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Care Center.
His memorial service will be scheduled later.
Royce was born on May 16, 1910, at Quanah, Texas, to Lavella C. and Permicie J. Hawkins Arteburn. He came to Oregon with his family as a young boy. Tex grew up and graduated from high school at Pendleton.
In 1932, he moved to Baker City. He married his wife, Amy Heater, on Oct. 6, 1934. Royce worked in the insurance business serving Baker City and the surrounding area for years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being with his daughters and grandchildren. He will be remembered for his homemade jerky, dried fruit, and quick wit.
Survivors include his two daughters, Janet Wright, and her husband, Warren, of Spokane, Wash., and Gwen Rouse and her husband, Bob, of Terrebonne; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Amy, in 1990 and a daughter, Lynne, in 1995.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Care Center, through Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814.
Jacquelyn Smith
Jacquelyn D. Smith, 66, of Enterprise, and a former Baker City resident, died Jan. 1, 2004, at her home.
Her funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Bollman Funeral Home in Enterprise. Interment will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Lyle Cemetery in Lyle, Wash.
Jackie was born on April 14, 1937, in Baker City to Harold and Maude VanBiber Aycock. She attended school in Wallowa and The Dalles. She was very active in school activities and was a song leader for the Cougars. She was a model and dance instructor while living in Portland.
She worked as an office manager for the U-Haul Company in Seattle for many years. She also worked as a deputy sheriff in Baker County. She married Larry Smith in Baker City on July 17, 1979. She ranched with her husband on the Burnt River, where they ran a cow-calf operation. They were longtime members of the Burnt River Community Church.
Jackie is survived by her husband, Larry, of Enterprise; her sister, Patty Simpson, and niece, Kyanne; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Anna Clark of Baker City, Lee and Melonie Clark of Livermore, Calif., Hal and Lynn of Manteca, Calif., and Miles and Becky Smith of McKinleyville, Calif.; and many grandchildren.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Arthritic Foundation in care of the Bollman Funeral Home, 315 W. Main St., Enterprise, OR 97828.
Lois Coles
Lois I. Coles, 93, of Pendleton, and a former longtime Haines resident, died Dec. 12, 2003, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Pendleton.
Her graveside funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Haines Cemetery. David Miller, pastor of the Helix Baptist Church, will officiate. Visitations for Mrs. Coles will be today until 7 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. in Baker City.
Lois was born Jan. 22, 1910, at McMinnville. She was the daughter of Oliver and Dora Ellen Leach Inskeep. She attended school at McMinnville, graduating from McMinnville High School. After graduation, she worked for the Oregon Mutual Insurance Co. in McMinnville for many years. Before her marriage, she and her sister, Dorothy, would take yearly vacations traveling across the United States in their automobile, one time traveling to Detroit to pick up their new car.
On June 20, 1942, Lois was married to J. Bernal Coles in McMinnville. After Bernal was discharged from the U.S. Navy, they returned to Haines, where they resided until 1985 when they moved to Baker City after selling their home, which Bernal had built. They had four boys: Jim, Ron, David and Roger. Lois was a stay-at-home mom, but she worked many years as the recorder/treasurer for the city of Haines, and as secretary/treasurer for the Haines Cemetery District.
She will be remembered by many for the hundreds of wedding, birthday, anniversary and special occasion cakes that she made in her home. She kept a picture of each cake that was decorated and even in latter years could remember each couple she made cakes for.
Lois was a member of the Haines Baptist Church as well as the Calvary Baptist Church in Baker City. She worshiped her Lord and was a faithful member in any community that she lived. She was also a member of the Eastern Star for many years. After her husband died in 1989, Lois moved to Helix to be near her eldest son, Jim. In 1990, her sister, Dorothy, moved in with her after Dorothy's husband died. Lois and Dorothy enjoyed being together for the next 12 years, until Dorothy died in September 2002.
Lois enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, cooking for her family, and reading. Each of her children and grandchildren has received an afghan made by Lois.
Mrs. Coles is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Nancy Coles of Pendleton, Ron and Kathy Coles of Medford, David and Barbara Coles of West Linn, and Roger and Dawn Coles of Baker City; stepdaughters and their husbands, Wanda and Clark Springer, of Visalia, Calif., Beth and Ken Twigg of Venice, Fla., and Sara Lee Williams of Marina, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Gen Coles of Prineville; grandchildren, Kathy and Tim Spratling, and Jaime and Rocky Duff, all of Pendleton, Carrie Lynn and Tim Flynn of Beaufort, S.C., Jason and Kerry Coles of Willanantic, Conn., Chandra and Jeff Hafford of Stevens, Wash., Ronie and Jeffrey Schreck of Medford, David Coles of Medford, and Michael Coles of Oregon City; 10 stepgrandchildren, and several great-grandchildren and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernal Coles; her parents; and her sister.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Haines Baptist Church or the Helix Baptist Church. This may be done through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
Anna Hindman
Anna Serene Hindman, 90, a former longtime Durkee resident, died Nov. 30, 2003, in Los Gatos, Calif.
Friends are invited to join the family for the praying of the rosary at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. There will be a reception afterward at the home of Mac Hindman in Durkee. Inurnment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, with no formal service.
Serene was born May 6, 1913, at Hermiston to Mary E. and Clifford R. Gerry. She moved to Durkee when she was very young and had her early schooling there. She graduated high school from St. Teresa's Academy in Boise.
On July 3, 1931, she married Lowell "Jerry" Hindman. Serene was kept very busy raising her children, being a housewife and helping on the ranch in Durkee for 20 years. She enjoyed the cattle and horses.
Jerry accepted a job as a civil engineer in 1951, and moved the family to Menlo Park, Calif. They lived there until Jerry's death in 1962. Serene then moved to Palo Alto, Calif., where she lived for several years.
In the 1980s she moved to Seven Oaks in Los Altos, Calif. She took writing classes, enjoyed knitting, was an avid reader, and loved music and writing. She wrote stories and filled many journals. She also enjoyed being with her grandchildren. She was a Carmelite in the Catholic Church for many years. She moved to Los Gatos in the 1990s.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lowell "Jerry" Hindman; an infant daughter; a grandson; three sisters and three brothers.
She is survived by six children, Ida McMahon of Bakersfield, Calif., Sarah Harrison of Santa Clara, Calif., Timmie Lester of Paradise, Calif., Mary Hindman of La Grande, Mac Hindman and his wife, Jan, of Durkee, and Cathy Reiter of Santa Cruz, Calif.; seven grandsons and one granddaughter; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Patricia Coleman of San Jose, Calif.; one brother, Robert Gerry of Baker City; two sisters-in-law, Mary Gerry of Portland and June Crawford of Elgin; one brother-in-law, Donald Hindman of La Grande; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made the charity of one's choice through Gray's West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814.
Grace Jones
Grace E. Jones, 79, of Baker City died Dec. 12, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center.
At her request, her body was cremated. Interment will be later in California.
Mrs. Jones was born Dec. 9, 1924, at Cenika, Mo., a daughter of Porter and Frances Hendricks Elliott. She was raised and educated at Cenika, Mo. She married James Edward Elliott. She was a homemaker raising five children and a granddaughter.
Mr. Elliott preceded her in death. After a period of time she married James Franklin Jones. He also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Jones came to Baker City in 1999 from California with her family. She enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening and being a homebody.
Survivors include her children, Charles and Barbara Elliott of Gerber, Calif., James and Cindy Elliott of Goodman, Mo., Larry Elliott of Red Bluff, Calif., Michael and Jeanette Elliott of Baker City and Ray and Roberta Elliott of Los Molinos, Calif.; a granddaughter she raised, Michelle Wisner and her husband, Dillard, of Madera, Calif.; a brother, Lee Elliott, and sister, Gladys Carr of Chowchilla, Calif.; several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; a sister and two brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association through the Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
