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Opal Joyce Crist Burby, 72, a resident of Baker City died Oct. 11, 2003, of a longtime illness.
Visitations will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Coles Funeral Home for those wishing to pay their respects and visit the family. Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Interment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery. Refreshments will be served at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1250 Hughes Lane, after the committal service.
Joyce was born April 8, 1931, at Twin Falls, Idaho. She attended Baker High School, Class of 1949. She married Robert Burby on July 1, 1948, in Baker City.
She lived for 30 years in Vancouver, Wash., before returning to Baker City in 2001. She spent 20 years in the dry cleaning business in Vancouver, and while there she served as president of the PTA and was active in the arts and crafts community.
Joyce was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints, in Baker City, First Ward. She had served as a dedicated primary teacher and Relief Society homemaking leader. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, and was accomplished at needlework.
Survivors include Robert, her husband of 55 years; and their four children, Robert and his wife, Joann, of Roy, Utah, Rick and his wife, Janice, of Vancouver, Wash., Kathryn and her husband, James Moore, of Caldwell, Idaho, and Ron and his wife, Trina, of Vancouver, Wash.; her mother-in-law, Phoebe Burby of Baker City; a sister, Peggy, and her husband, Dwayne Huseby, of Oak Harbor, Wash., and several nieces and nephews. She had 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Opal, and her father Elmer Crist; and two brothers, Max and Cecil Rex.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elks National Foundation through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
Ruth Ranes
Ruth C. Ranes, 67, of Pendleton, a former Baker City resident, died Oct. 9, 2003, at her home.
Disposition was by cremation. A family memorial service will be scheduled later at Portland.
Ruth was born in Baker City on Jan. 17, 1936, to Andy and Ada McKinney. She attended St. Francis Academy.
She later moved to Portland where she became very active in the community. She was an outreach worker and council chair for the urban Indian program. She also was an alcohol counselor for detox. After her retirement, she became involved with Human Solutions and served on its board until she moved to Pendleton in 1999.
She had a real love for fishing and camping. She also liked to sew, paint and do craft work.
Survivors include her six children, Rachelle McKinney of Pendleton, Rhonda Christensen of Ridgefield, Wash., Roxanna Huntsinger of Valdez, Alaska, Don Ranes of Gresham, Rebbecca Dillis of Vancouver, Wash., and Dan Ranes of Estacada; and 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Lance Cpl. David Ranes.
Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements.
Lydia Zablosky
Lydia Zablosky, infant daughter of Angela Dawn Nixon and Michael John Zablosky, died two hours after her birth on Oct. 7, 2003, at Holy Rosary Medical Center in Ontario.
Her graveside funeral was at 2 p.m. today at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Monte Loyd of the Baker Valley Christian Assembly officiated.
Survivors include her parents; her grandmother, Leah Goodale of Baker City; her grandfather, Gordon Goodale; great-grandparents, Lee and Joyce Munson; uncles, Joey and Sonny Goodale of Baker City; aunts, Sara and Cloe Goodale of Baker City; and a very special friend, Anthony Anderson of Baker City.
Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Nixon through Gray's West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814.
Marjorie Bernard
Marjorie Child Bernard, 84, a long time resident of Baker City, died on October 8, 2003 at St Elizabeth Hospital.
There will be an open house and celebration of life from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Baker Eagles Lodge, 2935 H St.
Marjorie Child Bernard was born June 14, 1919, at Fairview, Wyo., to John Rensselaer Child and Miranda Bryson. She attended grade schools at Wyoming and high School at Payette, Idaho. After moving to Baker, she married Joe Bernard on Jan. 15, 1938.
Marge and Joe moved through out the Western United States as they followed construction and mining work. They have lived in Baker since 1955. Marge worked for Holman Studios in Baker for many years as a photo processor. She worked as a bookkeeper for SK&D; the last 10 years of her working career.
Marge loved the outdoors and camped, hunted and fished in the mountains and streams of Eastern Oregon with her husband, Joe. When snowmobiles became available she became an avid snowmobile rider. The couple built a cabin at Greenhorn and spent nearly half their time living there during their retirement years.
Survivors include her husband, Joe, of 60 years; a daughter, Nadine, and her husband, Frank Collett of Tigard; a son, Les, and his wife, Kathie of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren; five brothers, Virgil of Corona, Calif., Noel of Middleton, Idaho, Harold of Ogden, Utah, Vern of Greenwood, Mich., and Myrl of Greenbay Wis.; two sisters, Iris of Tetonia, Idaho, and Verda of Laughlin, Nev.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jack; a sister, Elma; and two grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Baker Elks Lodge through Gray's West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814.
Lydia Zablosky
Lydia Zablosky, infant daughter of Angela Dawn Nixon and Michael John Zablosky, died two hours after her birth on Oct. 2, 2003, at Holy Rosary Medical Center in Ontario.
Her graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Monte Loyd of the Baker Valley Christian Assembly will officiate. Visitations will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave.
Survivors include her parents; her grandmother, Leah Goodale of Baker City; her grandfather, Gordon Goodale; uncles, Joey and Sonny Goodale of Baker City; aunts, Sara and Cloe Goodale of Baker City; and a very special friend, Anthony Anderson of Baker City.
Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Nixon through Gray's West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814.
Herman Gunnels
Herman Lee Gunnels, 58, of La Grande, died Oct. 6, 2003, at Reno, Nev.
There will be a celebration of his life at 3 p.m. Friday at the First Christian Church in La Grande. Visitations will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at Daniels Chapel of the Valley in La Grande.
Mr. Gunnels was born on Oct. 20, 1944, to Leslie and Marjorie Blair Gunnels at Ava, Mo. After his schooling, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
He married Carol Mayberry at Walla Walla, Wash., on March 16, 1962. They moved to Starkey in 1975 and in 1980 they moved to La Grande. He owned and operated Gunnels Brothers Inc. He loved his work in the woods.
Mr. Gunnels was a member of the Elks Lodge and enjoyed salmon fishing, vacationing, the casinos in Reno and Las Vegas, four-wheeling and his friends. He loved his family very much and they enjoyed many memorable vacations together.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Gunnels; children, Sandi and Frank Anderson, Ginger and Danny Webster, Lois and Doug Yearous and Lynn and Jeff Elliott all of La Grande; eight granddaughters and one grandson; brother, John Gunnels of Milton Freewater; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Dick Clark of La Grande; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association or the charity of one's choice through Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande, OR 97850.
Wesley Luster
Wesley G. Luster, 55, a former Baker City resident, died Sept. 8, 2003, in Boise with his family by his side.
There was a private memorial service Sept. 10 at Ann Morrison Park in Boise. Randy Nurmi of Calvary Chapel officiated. At his request, there also will be a private memorial in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.
Wes was born on Sept. 28, 1947, at Baker City, the sixth of seven children of Gilbert and Jessie Hightower Luster.
He was a 1965 Pendleton High School graduate. In 1967 he married Patricia Benedict. They later were divorced. The couple had two children: Cari and Corey. He married Carol J. Hills in 1982.
Wes graduated from the Oregon State University School of Engineering in 1970. He was a member of the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying — Professional Engineer and the Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors — Civil Engineer.
Wes loved to ride mules in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area in Oregon. He also enjoyed camping and fly-fishing.
Survivors include his children, Cari Luster Few and her husband, Tom, and Corey W. Luster and his wife, Krystal, all of Beaverton; his mother, Jessie McCabe of Pendleton; siblings and their spouses, Philena and Gene Thompson of Boise, Sue Shelton of Baker City, Bev and Don Crawford of Pendleton, Rosie and Ron Summers of Springfield, Jim and Debbie Luster of Spokane, Wash., and Bonnie and Kevin O'Hara of Boise; his former wife, Carol Luster of Spokane, Wash.; stepchildren, Catherine Hughes of Spokane, Wash., and Chris Hills of Spearfish, S.D.; grandchildren, Jackson W. Luster of Beaverton, Shane, Shelby and Caitlin Hughes of Spokane, Wash., and Ryan Hills of Spearfish, S.D.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Wesley Luster.
Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, P.O Box 6571, Boise, ID 83707, or P.O. Box 17067, Portland, OR 97217-0067.
Ramona Taylor
Ramona G. Taylor, 89, of Baker City, died Oct. 4, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Health Services.
Her graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Sumpter Cemetery with vault interment after the service. Visitations will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St.
Ramona Gertrude Taylor was born March 25, 1914 at Mead, Neb. She was a daughter of John F. And Gertrude Larsen Mintken.
She received her education in Nebraska and then the family moved to the Corvallis area. It was here that she met her husband, Harold W. Taylor. They were married at Tacoma, Wash., on Sept. 2, 1941.
They lived in the Corvallis and Albany area until the early 1960s when they moved to Sumpter. She worked as a cook at some of the mines in the Sumpter area, and retired there. Mrs. Taylor continued to live in Sumpter until moving to Baker City in 2000.
Gertrude was an exceptional cook and loved to create great meals for family and friends. She derived great enjoyment from serving a fine meal or dessert.
Survivors include her children, William Lee Taylor of Sumpter, and Lana F. Taylor of Turner, and son-in-law, Carroll Taylor of Turner; two grandchildren, Mona Thompson and Robin Harris Mexico, both of Aumsville; six great-grandchildren, Mark and Bonnie Thompson, Brian Harris Mexico and Cori, Ariel and Brittney Taylor; a sister, Fern Lund of Portland, Oregon; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers; and a grandson, Carroll Scott Taylor.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Fund through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place Street, Baker City, OR 97814.
Boyd Shelton
Boyd Albert Shelton, 80, of Halfway, died Sept. 29, 2003.
At his request, there will be no funeral. Friends are invited to join the family for a dinner at the Halfway Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall at noon Friday.
Boyd was born on Nov. 11, 1922. He wrote, "I was blessed with a wonderful wife, family and friends. My life was filled with many wonderful people, good times and bad. I never admitted to my shortcomings, although I had many. Despite those shortcomings, my friends and family stood by me and helped me through the difficult times."
Memorial contributions may be made to the Halfway/Oxbow Ambulance Service or the VFW Post 7847 through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.
Lyle Adams
Lyle Adams, 77, of Walla Walla, Wash., died Oct. 2, 2003, at the Walla Walla Veterans Medical Center.
His graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Jack Bynam of the United Methodist Church will officiate.
Mr. Adams was born on Dec. 28, 1925, at Baker City to Leo and Edna Kelly Weise Adams of Muddy Creek. During his youth, he was a popular violin player in the Baker area. He often was asked to play at school and community events.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1944. He served as a rifleman during World War II. He was injured during the Battle of the Bulge and was honorably discharged in August of 1946.
After his father's death in 1949, he moved with his mother and sister to Walla Walla. An avid ham radio operator, he enjoyed talking with fellow operators around the world. During the Vietnam War, he used his radio to run phone patches allowing soldiers in Viet Nam to communicate with their families in the states.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing while his health permitted. He then turned his abilities to home improvement projects. A dog lover, he always had a four-legged companion. The last was his beloved, "Coco."
Survivors include his sister, Jessie, and her husband, Leonard Rizzuti, of Walla Walla; and two nephews, Randy Rizzuti of Seattle, Wash., and Gary Rizzuti of Walla Walla, Wash.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association through the Herring Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder St., Walla Walla, Wash. 99362.
Melvin Barton
Melvin Barton, 92, of Boise, and a former longtime Baker City resident, died March 31, 2004.
His graveside funeral will take place Saturday at 3 p.m. MST at Morris Hill Cemetery under the direction of Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel of Boise.
Mel was born Feb. 27, 1912, at Surprise, Okla., the third of 12 children. He spent his youth in Filer, Idaho, graduating from Filer High School in 1930. He attended Albion Normal College in 1930 and the University of Southern California in 1931, impressing coaches with his football skills at both schools. Mel proudly served our country in World War II for nearly five full years, making a captain's rank and serving in the South Pacific and the European campaigns.
On Dec. 31, 1942, while on leave from active duty, Mel married Clea Parke of Carey, Idaho. Their relationship has endured 61-plus years, and more than a few people have been astounded by their rich and enduring love for each other. Mel and Clea worked with Mel's father on his sheep ranch in Filer for three years after the war. In 1948 he moved his family to Baker City, where he and Clea lived for more than 50 years, becoming an integral part of that community and raising four boys in the process. He and Clea moved to Boise in 2001.
Mel was a prince of a man. He was loving and giving, and he always strived to "do right by people." He was the hardest worker on any task. He was a teacher and an example of the principles in which he believed. He was fun and loving to all, and all loved him. His meekness was often astounding, his love for children remarkable. He loved God and His word, and his son Jesus Christ.
Mel is survived by his wonderful wife, Clea; four sons and their wives: Rich and Diane, Duane and Jan, all of Portland, and Gary and Kathy and Ron and Jane, all of Boise; 12 wonderful, adoring grandchildren; as well as two of 11 siblings.
As we the survivors turn our hearts and eyes heavenward to the light, we are comforted knowing we shall see this husband, this father, this grandfather, this wonderful man, once again. We are grateful to God for Mel's legacy of love, for we have all profited, we are all better off, we who knew him.
Francis Nalley
Francis Ilene Nalley, 80, died March 26, 2004, at the home of her son in Baker City.
At her request, there will be no formal service. Family members will have their own time of remembrance and sharing of fond memories.
Francis was born on Nov. 28, 1923, to Otto August and Cora Bell Lee Fleck at Burley, Idaho. She was raised in a large family being the 13th in a family of of 13 children. She graduated from Burley High School.
After graduation, she met Robert Nolan Nalley. They were married on Nov. 17, 1947, at Emmett, Idaho. They had four children: Don, Bert, Chuck and Judy.
She enjoyed her role as a wife and mother. She took time to knit, crochet and read. One very fond memory is that of her making the famous Idaho Spuds, bite size, with the kids. She also enjoyed baking with her grandchildren. Dominick in particular, learned the art in making a pumpkin pie. Her most favorite times of the year were making the holiday meals. Francis was a quiet person and truly kept to herself.
For most of her life she lived in various towns in Idaho. She worked for a time at the Veterans Hospital in Boise as an auxiliary member.
In July of last year she moved in with her son, Chuck, and daughter-in-law, Lori. A favorite saying of hers that will be long remembered was "Big I, little u."
Survivors include her children, Don and Sue Nalley of Harrison, Ark., Bert and Theda Nalley of Ohio, Charles and Lorelei of Baker City, and Judy Honstein of California; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Rainey of Caldwell, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Francis was preceded in death by her ex-husband, but always a friend, who died in 1992; and three grandchildren, Donald, Ronald and Frank Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.
