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Wilson McConnell "Willie" Dickison, 81, a longtime Baker City resident, died Oct. 26, 2004, at Providence Medical Center in Portland, after brain surgery.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at McEwen Bible Fellowship near Sumpter. Pastor Bill Cox will officiate. Interment will be at the Sumpter Cemetery. After the committal service at the cemetery, everyone is invited to the luncheon at the Masonic Hall in Sumpter. Visitations will be Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St.
Wilson was born at Flora on May 1, 1923, to Mark and Olive McConnell Dickison. He was proud of the Dickison family history. His grandfather, Artemus Jefferson Dickison, traveled across the plains alone from Missouri to Oregon Territory when he was 17.
Later he was with a group of five men who were on their way to the Boise Basin gold strike when they discovered gold and started the town of Granite.
Wilson attended Baker High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1940 at age 17 after his father was killed in a logging accident. He served for six years, reaching the rank of chief boatswain mate. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
He married Nadeen Barton, the sister of his Navy shipmate and best friend, at Martinez, Calif. They had two sons, who were his pride and joy.
Wilson worked on the Sumpter Valley Dredge for several years. He enjoyed working in the woods, building and maintaining logging roads, including the current road from Sumpter to Granite. He was a truck driver and supervisor for Basche Sage Hardware Co. and a heavy equipment operator for the Baker County Road Department. After "retirement, " he worked for many more years building and maintaining forest roads.
He was a member and past master of McEwen Lodge, No. 125, A.F.&A.M.; at Sumpter and served as the district deputy of the Grand Master of Masons in Oregon. He also was a member and past patron of Alpine Chapter, No. 82, Order of the Eastern Star at Sumpter.
He was active in Scouting and taught Hunters Safety classes when his sons were growing up. He enjoyed meeting with friends for coffee and betting on spoils.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodcutting with his sons and grandchildren and camping with his brothers and their families.
He is survived by his wife, Nadeen Dickison of Baker City; sons and daughters-in-law, Bart and Ann of La Grande and Jon and Dawna of Baker City; grandchildren, Billy, Dennis and his wife, Wendy, and Rylie, of Baker City, Nick of San Francisco, and Megan of La Grande; great-grandchildren, Kortney, Lyndsey, and Carter of Baker City; brothers and sisters-in-law, Andrew and Jo, Rod and Deloras and Wes and Kathy of Baker City and Paul and Nancy of Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Carrie Hudspeth; and a brother, Jim.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
Joel Waldo
Joel F. Waldo, 45, of Baker City, died Oct. 22, 2004, at his home with his devoted wife, Cindy, his mother-in-law, Phyllis, and his minister by his side.
He was diagnosed with lung cancer on Oct. 16, 2003, even though he had never smoked a day in his life.
His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 1995 Fourth St. Pastor Susan Barnes will officiate.
Joel was born on Aug. 19, 1959, at Sioux City, Iowa. He worked very hard all his life and was constantly learning new things so he could do it himself.
Joel received his bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Nebraska in Omaha in August 1985. Joel put himself through graduate school with Cindy by his side, encouraging him always.
Joel received a master's in wildlife management from Southwest Texas State University at San Marcos, Texas, in December 1988.
While in Texas, Joel conducted a research project to determine if horizontal polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of dried whole blood evidence could be used as a law enforcement tool in the identification of big game species. This was adopted by Texas Parks and Wildlife to help them with game-law violators.
Joel married Cindy Wichman on June 17, 1989, at Council Bluffs, Iowa. They had dated for 7 years. Joel and Cindy had known each other for more than half their lives.
They were true soul mates, which many friends attest to; they were devoted to each other, best friends, and each other's support system. Joel had his first career position after obtaining his master's degree with California Fish and Game at Mount Shasta, Calif.
In March 1990, Joel started working for the Forest Service at Eugene. His career as a fisheries and wildlife biologist took him and Cindy across Oregon.
After Eugene, they moved to John Day in April 1992, and then to Baker City in 1998 where they purchased their first home. Joel received many awards for his work.
He was very proud of his achievements as a biologist in preserving habitat and having a long-term effect on the land. Joel believed in working together with everyone involved whether they were Forest Service, logging, or the ranching community. Joel truly loved Baker City and felt this was home.
Joel became a Christian in January 2004 while in the depths of chemotherapy. He told people he was stripped raw with chemo and through reading "The Case for Faith" and "The Case for Christ, " both by Lee Strobel, he was ready to accept Christianity.
Joel said both these books were very profound and were the scientific proof he needed. Joel and Cindy joined the First Presbyterian Church on July 25, 2004.
When a friend asked Joel if he had to do it all over again would he have cancer he replied yes, because otherwise he would not have become a Christian. Joel stressed to others to have compassion for your fellow man, to love yourself, and to be tolerant and forgiving of others.
Joel possessed the great ability to teach and share with others his spirituality; he touched the lives of so many people.
Joel loved nature photography, working in his yard, spending time with good friends, and all types of sports, especially Notre Dame and Nebraska college football games. He most enjoyed staying at home with Cindy and a few friends.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Darold O. Wichman.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy A. Waldo; his parents, Jackie and Robert Waldo, of Omaha, Neb.; siblings: Bob, and his wife, Marcia, and son, Christian; Cary and his children, Sidney, Emily, and Jack; John; and Kim Broyles and her husband, Rich, and son Matt, all of Omaha, Neb.; mother in-law, Phyllis Wichman of Council Bluffs, Iowa; brother-in-law, Mark Wichman and his wife, April, and their sons Connor and Seth; sister-in-law, Lisa Keathley, and her husband, Tom, also all of Omaha, Neb.; and many relatives and a host of dear friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the First Presbyterian Church through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
‘Jim' Monroe
James Ross "Jim" Monroe, 71, a longtime Baker City resident and former owner of Monroe Mortuary, died Oct. 23, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Services.
His funeral will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Pastor Susan Barnes of First Presbyterian Church will officiate.
Visitations will be until 7 o'clock tonight and from 9 a.m., to 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Jim was born on July 7, 1933, at Santa Barbara, Calif., to Carl Thomas and Mamielee Riddlespurger Monroe. He was raised at Santa Barbara and was educated there, graduating from Santa Barbara High School. He continued his education at Ventura College at Ventura, Calif., before settling on the study of mortuary science. He attended the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1954.
He then went to work at La Jolla Mortuary in La Jolla and Oxnard, Calif. His next employment was with Winbigler Mortuary at Santa Ana, Calif.
He met Martha Rafn at Santa Ana. They were married on May 24, 1964.
He continued to work for Winbiglers for 22 years before he and his wife purchased the Langrell Mortuary in Baker City in 1981. They operated the Monroe Mortuary for 15 years, retiring in December 1995.
Jim loved music and played several instruments, including the saxophone and clarinet. He loved Big Band music and had an extensive collection.
He and Martha enjoyed traveling and went on several trips abroad. He enjoyed people and always had a joke ready for any occasion.
When asked how he was, his favorite reply was, "I'm not dead yet." He loved to cook and specialized in gourmet meals.
He loved his boys and participated extensively in their activities, especially Boy Scouts, where he served as assistant Scoutmaster, and DeMolay, a Masonic youth group.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 47, AF&AM; Baker Valley Scottish Rite; Esther Chapter, No. 11, Order of Eastern Star; past high priest and past commander of the York Rite in Santa Ana, Calif.; Baker County Shrine Club; Baker Rotary Club; Baker Elks Lodge, No. 338; and the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his sons, Thomas Monroe, and his wife, Rochella of Silverdale, Wash., and Ross Monroe of Seattle, Wash.; grandsons, Jonathon and Joel Monroe of Silverdale, Wash., and Riley Monroe of Seattle, Wash.; half-sister, Barbara Hommer of Wawa, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Martha, in 2002.
Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Arts Center or the First Presbyterian Church through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
Duwayne Sullivan
Edward Duwayne Sullivan, 80, died on Oct. 23, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center surrounded by his family.
There will be no funeral. Disposition of his ashes will be later on the family's property.
Duwayne was born to Edward and Myrtle Valentine Sullivan on Sept. 3, 1924, at his grandparents' home in Baker City. He was raised on the family ranch at Hereford.
Duwayne was a 1942 graduate of Hereford Union High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the latter part of World War II in the Pacific Theater.
After the war, he returned home and went into partnership with his father, Ed, and brother, Donald, at the ranch at Hereford.
Duwayne married Eleanor Mehlhorn in 1950. They had four children. Duwayne remained involved in the family ranch throughout his life. Although the original ranch has undergone some changes, his wife and children continue to ranch there today.
Duwayne enjoyed rodeo, hunting, a good horse and a loyal dog.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Myrtle, and his brother, Donald.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; his son, Dan "Boone" Sullivan and Molly McCoy; his daughters, Kathleen Sullivan of Hereford, Teresa Jones and her husband, Robert, of Baker City, and Mary Ann "Cookie" Wise and her husband, Wayne, of Hereford; six grandchildren, Jason Wise, Daniel Sullivan, Tara Wilson, Andrea Wilson, Justus Wise and Collin Jones; three great-grandchildren, Taytum, Morgan and Ethan Wise; a niece, Dianne Ramos, and nephew, Pat Sullivan, both of Hereford.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Burnt River Heritage Center Inc. or the charity of one's choice through Gray's West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814.
Carson Kaemming Jr.
Carson Kaemming Jr., 18, of Cheney, Wash., died Oct. 22, 2004, from injuries received in an automobile accident at Cheney.
His funeral was today at Cheney Funeral Chapel in Cheney. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Carson was born on March 30, 1986, at St. Augustine, Fla. He moved to Cheney, Wash., with his family in 1987 and lived at Cheney and Ritzville where he attended school and worked at Zips restaurant in both communities.
Survivors include his father, Carson Kaemming Sr. of Spokane, Wash.; his mother, Sharon Kaemming of Four Lakes, Wash.; his stepfather, Dennis McBride of Four Lakes, Wash.; brothers, Christopher Kaemming of Cheney, Wash., and Sean Kaemming of Four Lakes, Wash.; grandparents, Annette Craner and Greg Swaim of Newberg and Diane and Luther Kaemming of Maysville, N.C.; great-grandparents, Roland and Millie George of Baker City, Otha Robertson of St. Petersburg, Fla., and great-uncle and great-aunt, Ray and Linda Jones of Hermiston.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wishing Star Foundation. Cheney Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Marie Rice
Marie Rice, 98, a longtime Halfway resident, died Oct. 13, 2004, at the Cascade Care Center in Caldwell, Idaho.
Her graveside service was Saturday at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Friends joined the family after the service for a reception at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Marie Caroline was born on Aug. 26, 1906, at West Jordan, Utah, to Caroline Webster and Ephriam Bendixen. Her early years were spent in Utah and Idaho.
As a child her family moved to California and it was during that time that she watched the ashes from Mount Shasta fall, as it blew its top.
Later in life, Marie watched the ash fall from Mount St. Helens. She watched all the important things that were invented and happened in her lifetime.
When Marie was 18, she married Leslie Sagers; they had five children. They were farmers and lived in many places ending in Halfway. After they were divorced, she married Everett Rice; they had one daughter.
Marie liked to help people and enjoyed making beautiful things. She did anything that had to do with crafts. She made afghans, dollies, tablecloths and many things out of beads and anything else at hand. She started making rugs out of plastic sacks and had everyone in the valley saving sacks for her.
These rugs were sent all over the world. She never wanted to save any crafts for herself, she enjoyed giving them all away. Marie liked to play bingo, hunt for mushrooms, pick huckleberries and make pies. She sold pies at one time to the local restaurant in the area.
Survivors include three daughters, Alice Langer of Helix, Donna Harrell of Caldwell, Idaho, and Bonnie Zanelli of Halfway; 10 grandchildren, Denny Curtis and Tom Curtis of Halfway, Sammy Lineberger of Helix, Bonnie Quimby of Absorkee, Mont., Joanie, Terry, Leslie and Chuck Harrell of Caldwell, Idaho, Tammy Astley of Pasco, Wash., and K.C. Zachary of Caldwell, Idaho; 26 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Swede, Rusty and Gene; two sisters, Fern Tolley of Moses Lake, Wash., Cleo Larvie of Omaha, Neb.; four brothers, Grant, who died as a child, Leon of Halfway, Vere of West Valley, Utah, and Roy of Delta, Utah; three grandsons, Mike, Mickey and Jack Langer of Halfway; and a great-granddaughter, Toni Harrell of Caldwell, Idaho.
Marie always had a smile for everyone and a helping hand for those who needed it.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Halfway/Oxbow Ambulance through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543 Halfway, OR 97834.
Clifford Duncan
Clifford L. Duncan, 70, of Baker City, died Oct. 14, 2004, at his home surrounded by his family.
At his request, his body was cremated and there will be no funeral or memorial service.
Clifford was born on Aug. 20, 1934, at San Diego. He graduated from high school at El Monte, Calif. He moved to Baker City in 1970 to ranch with his brother, Floyd Duncan. Clifford retired as a diesel mechanic from Triple C Redi Mix in August 2004. He loved his work and loved fixing things.
Clifford loved his family dearly and was always willing to help someone in need. He worked very hard and loved to fish and watch drag racing. He loved God, and was proud of his country. Clifford was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Duncan; his children, Karen Duncan of Portland, Ken Duncan and his wife, Candi, of Baker City, David Kloss and his wife, Teri, of Redmond, Dan Kloss and his wife, Deborah, of Albany, and Mike Kloss of San Francisco; his grandchildren, Shawn Duncan, Amy Duncan, Hayden Kloss, Mikayla Kloss, Ben Kloss, Joshua Kloss, and Jeremiah Kloss; his brother, Floyd Duncan and his wife, Betty, of Baker City; and many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Duncan; his father, Herman; his mother, Doris; and his sister, Evelyn.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Building Fund or Pathway Hospice through Gray's West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814.
‘Marty' Hagenbuch
Marvin Harold "Marty" Hagenbuch, 72, of Baker City, died Oct. 14, 2004.
His graveside service was at 2 p.m. today at Mount Hope Cemetery. The Rev. Lennie Spooner officiated. There was a reception afterward at the Baker City Church of the Nazarene Fellowship Hall, 1250 Hughes Lane.
Marty was born on Sept. 27, 1932, at Northampton County, Pa., to Paul M. and Ruth O. Kester Hagenbuch. He grew up in "Pennsylvania Dutch" country and was very proud of his German heritage.
After graduating from high school in Pennsylvania, Marty served in the U.S. Air Force, which led to a career with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). That work led him out West.
His work brought him and his first wife, Verna, from Burns to Baker in 1971. He worked at the Baker Airport in the maintenance department, mostly communications, weather and navigation, keeping all of the "technical stuff" operating correctly.
At that time the FAA had radar sites on Dooley Mountain. When maintenance at the site was required he rode a Snow Cat up to work on the equipment. After retiring from the FAA, Marty sold wholesale fishing supplies. He traveling all over to different stores.
Marty's first wife died in 1984 and he married Anna L. Smith Duncan on Feb. 14, 1992. Marty was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was an avid gardener and spent many years taking meticulous care of his yard and his many flower beds for as long as his health would allow.
He was a good neighbor and friend, always willing to help however he could. Marty loved his wife and family deeply and will be sorely missed by those left behind.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Verna.
Survivors include his wife, Anna; a stepson, Rodney Duncan; many friends; and two brothers, Jack and Bruce, and a sister, Phyllis, all of Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Northeast Oregon Compassion Center through Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814.
