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Ethel Hazel Patterson, 97, of John Day, died Oct. 9, 2005, at Blue Mountain Nursing Home in Prairie City.
Her graveside memorial service will be Saturday at the Fox Cemetery in Fox.
Ethel was born on Aug. 11, 1908, at Fox to George and Amanda Medlin Reed. She grew up in the Fox Valley and attended school at Cottonwood, John Day and Hood River.
In 1924, Ethel married John Smith at Hood River. She and John remained married for about 25 years before they divorced. She operated a dress shop and restaurant at Condon for a while. A few years later Ethel married Carl Patterson.
They lived at Mount Vernon, Baker City, and John Day. They also lived in Arizona where they ran a gas station and in Missouri where they had a chicken farm.
Ethel also worked as a beautician in Arkansas and ran an elevator in California for a hospital. Carl was a mail carrier at John Day and ran the stage from Condon to John Day. He died in 1995.
Ethel never had children, but had lots of nieces and nephews whom she helped raise. She was close to her family and friends and they all loved her dearly.
She loved attending family reunions at Fox and Raddue every year. Ethel had many hobbies, including crocheting, embroidery work and crafts. She really enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting. One year she bagged a seven-point buck and she always caught a lot of fish on her fishing trips.
Survivors include 11 nieces, Arvilla Harris of Fox Valley, Nyla Thomas, Ann Bailey, Nada Smutz, Karen Lormand, Aletha Patterson, Dorothy Shaffer, Carol Cline, Kayrene Qualles, Colleen Mead, and Donna Farrar; and four nephews, Daryl Moore, Dale Moore, Sherm Kahler and Bob Reed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fox Cemetery through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.
Brian Steffen
Brian Scott Steffen, 29, died Oct. 5, 2005, at his mother's home in Baker City.
His memorial service was Saturday at Wade Williams Park. Shirley McLin of Baker City officiated.
Brian was born on Sept. 13, 1976, at Portland to Jeffrey Steffen and Cathy Steffen Vandiver. He was raised and educated at Cascade Locks.
Brian enjoyed the outdoors, working for Garry McLin, fishing, camping, and taking his dog Dutch to the 203 Pond and the woods to run.
"You will be missed and always be remembered and loved forever. May you rest in peace now Brian, " his family said.
Survivors include his mom and stepfather Cathy and Ron Vandiver; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Carlos Aguirre; niece and nephew, Madison and Domanick Aguirre; grandparents, LaVern and Marjorie Stubbs, Carmen Steffen and Ruth Vandiver and family; aunts and uncles, Joe and Rhonda Stubbs, Marion Stubbs, Jessie and Glenda Groves, John and Wanda Brunsec, Barbara and Erwin Olehaphon, Donna and Pete Habben, Mike and Dee-Dee Sampson, Mitch and Shelia Steffen, Rob and Patrica Steffen, Charlene and Ken Turner, Stewart Steffen, Danny and Debbie Vandiver, Mike Vandiver and family, Fred Vandiver and wife, Jim Vandiver, Rhonda Vandiver and David Brad; stepsiblings Dori and Richard Lamb, Donna Reedy and family, Carl Reedy, Mike Lunyou, Tony Lunyou, and Lee Donna Reedy.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey Leon Steffen, and his grandfather, Lowell Leon Steffen.
Gray's West & Co. was in charge of arrangements.
Vickie Daughtrey
Vickie Daughtrey, 63, of Albuquerque, N.M., a former Baker City resident, died Oct. 6, 2005.
Her memorial service was Monday at French Mortuary in Albuquerque. Interment will be later next to her husband at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Vickie was a native Oregonian. She grew up in Baker City and was a 1960 Baker High School graduate. She had plans of returning to the state. She was completing her master's degree in Family Studies at the University of New Mexico.
Survivors include her son, Curtis Stanley and his wife, Thelma; stepsons, Jim and Wade; stepdaughter, Sharon "Amber;" six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister, Dawn Hunter; a brother, Gordon Nash; and many other loving family members, including a special niece, Jennifer Torres.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norlan Daughtrey, who died in July 2005; and parents, Gordon and LaRecie Nash.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to UNM Cancer Research Treatment Center, MSC 08-4630, 1 University of New Mexico, 87131-001.
‘Mona' Boydstun
Ramona Lee "Mona" Boydstun, 62, of The Dalles, a former Baker City resident, died Oct. 4, 2005.
A family service will be scheduled later. There was a private cremation at Win-quatt Crematory. Interment was at The Dalles Threemile Odd Fellows Cemetery.
She was born on Oct. 18, 1942, at Denver, the third of four daughters born to Carl Robert and Sybil Grace Wayman Harlin. She grew up in Baker City and was a 1960 Baker High School graduate.
She married Robert Boydstun on June 12, 1960, at Baker City. They had lived at The Dalles for 35 years.
Mona was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, decorating, gardening and being with her family. She also worked for Safeway pharmacy for nine years.
Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Robert Boydstun of The Dalles; her children and their spouses, Robert Boydstun IV and Corissa of Portland, and Amy Lee and Russell Latham of BZ Corners, Wash.; grandchildren, Robert Boydstun V, Miranda Boydstun, Maggie Latham and Wyatt Latham; her sisters, Roxane Beeler of Portland, Judy Henjum of Kennewick, Wash., and Jackie Calhoun of North Powder.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 380, The Dalles, OR 97058.
‘Jackie' April
Jacqueline Marie "Jackie" April, 75, of Baker City, died Oct. 7, 2005, at La Grande, Oregon.
By her wishes, there will be no memorial or funeral service. Coles Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jackie was born on July 16, 1930, at Baker City to Edward Alvin Davis and Hattie Meyers Davis of North Powder. She grew up at North Powder, where her grandparents, John Samuel and Susan Dealy Davis, homesteaded. She was married to Louis Norman April, on July 20, 1968.
Jackie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband Louie; two sisters, Susie and Joyce; and a son, Albert Hingst.
Survivors include her daughters, Linda Robinson of Omaha, Neb., Theresa April of Crabtree and Terri Nichols of Baker City; three sons; two brothers; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
George Bruhn Sr.
George Clifford Bruhn Sr., 74, of Baker City, died Oct. 5, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Services.
His graveside service was Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Truscott Irby of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, No. 3048, officiated. The Oregon Army National Guard presented military rites in his honor.
George was born on July 1, 1931, at Sandpoint, Idaho, to Ted and Eva Bruhn. He was raised and educated at Sandpoint and Naples, Idaho.
George joined the U.S. Marines in 1950 and served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He attained the rank of sergeant E5. George served his country for 16 years and was honorably discharged in 1966.
On April 2, 1957, he married Clintina V. Cross at Naples, Idaho. He worked in a variety of jobs in his lifetime and then found the love of the woods and worked as a logger for many years.
George enjoyed many things in his life before and after retiring in 1993. He especially enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping and spending time with family and grandchildren. He was a proud papa.
George loved his family dearly and wanted the best for them. He will be fondly remembered by family and friends, most especially for his great smile and joking personality. He will be truly missed.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Tina; daughter, Marla, and her husband, Casey Anderson, of Halfway; son, George Bruhn Jr., and his wife, Peggy, of Baker City; daughter, Jennifer Steele of Baker City; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; a sister, Pearl Hoffine of Easton, Wash.; brother, Gary Bruhn of Spokane, Wash.; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
George was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Clifford, who died in 2001; and brothers, Richard and Butch.
Memorial contributions may be made to the V.F.W. or charity of one's choice, through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.
Vivian Foye
Vivian Jeannette Foye, 93, a resident of the Evergreen Health Home in La Grande died Oct. 3, 2005.
Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 15, 2005, at her home at Medical Springs, 50551 Big Creek Road.
Vivian was born on Aug. 21, 1912, at Union to Ben H. and Mildred Schoenauer Jory. Her early years were spent mostly in Eastern Oregon. She attended schools at Mission, Umatilla and Hermiston and was a 1931 Union High School graduate.
She married Nesden Wright Foye on Aug. 9, 1935. Except for a short time spent at Oakland, Calif., during the Depression, she spent the rest of her life at Medical Springs. Vivian and Ned operated the Ox Bow Guest Ranch in the 1940s. At that time the Medical Springs Highway was being paved and they cooked for the road crew.
During the 1950s, they owned and operated the store at Medical Springs. Vivian served as postmaster there for 28 years, retiring in the fall of 1978.
She was a member of the National Auxiliary of Postmasters and a member of the Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers. Her Jory ancestors came to Oregon in one of the wagon trains of 1847.
Cooking, gardening and photography were some of her lifelong pursuits. The mountains and wildlife were always a source of pleasure to her. She raised African violets and gave them to many people.
She loved having her neighbors stop by for a visit or to pick up their mail at the store. Her family was a great joy to her and she was a trusting, loyal friend to her many friends and neighbors.
She received loving care and consideration at the Evergreen Health Home in La Grande for the past three years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ned; her son, Ned Jr.; her brother, Vernon "Bud" Jory; and sisters, Maxine and Louise.
Survivors include her daughter, Janice Baxter, and her husband, Jerry, of Medical Springs; grandchildren, Layne Roberts of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Kent Baxter of Beaverton, Kurt Baxter of Provo, Utah, Danalee Jensen of Nyssa, Kitt Baxter of Medical Springs, Ryan Baxter of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; her daughter-in-law, Judy Foye of Yakima, Wash.; grandchildren, Brad Foye and Scott Foye of Yakima, Wash., and Kim Foye and Kyle Foye of Salt Lake City; and 20 great-grandchildren.
‘Don' Guyer
Donald Rudolph "Don" Guyer, 84, of Baker City, died Oct. 5, 2005, at his home of cancer.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church, 1919 Second St. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by members of the U.S. Marine Corps from Boise.
Mr. Guyer was born on Aug. 5, 1921, at New Bridge to George Henry and Delia Lydia Buxton Guyer. He attended grade school at South Baker and was a 1940 Baker High School graduate.
Mr. Guyer attended Oregon State College (now Oregon State University) for two years. With the advent of World War II, he became a naval officer and graduated at Corpus Christie, Texas, with Navy wings.
He transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps Squadron 218 flying Corsairs in the South Pacific. During the course of his service in the South Pacific, he was awarded several Air Medals for his meritorious service.
When forming squadron 218 at Mojave, Calif., he met Elva Lou Gribble. They became engaged and when he returned from the South Pacific, they were married at Fresno, Calif., on Nov. 10, 1944.
After marriage, they were stationed at Sanford Naval Air Station in Sanford, Fla., for a year where Don instructed fighter and gunnery tactics. After his discharge, they returned to Baker City where Don went to work for Eastern Oregon Federal Savings and Loan Association as one of three employees.
The business became Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan Association. Don was called back into the Marine Corps in 1952 where he served as a helicopter pilot during the Korean War. Upon his discharge as a captain in 1954, he returned to Baker City and continued his employment with Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan.
Don opened the first branch of Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan at La Grande in 1959. He became a member of the Board of Directors and eventually president of the association when he and Elva moved back to Baker City in 1980. He served Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan Association for more than 55 years.
Mr. Guyer was an active member of his communities serving in these organizations: Baker Shrine Club; Baker Masonic Lodge for 50 years; eminent commander of Night's Templar of Oregon; exalted ruler of the La Grande Elks Lodge; Lions Club; La Grande Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; American Legion; United Methodist Church member since 1927; and Veterans of Foreign Wars. In 1977, he was chosen Boss of the Year by the La Grande Legal Secretaries.
As well as being an active member of the community, Mr. Guyer was an avid outdoorsman. He especially loved hunting and fishing and especially enjoyed the beauty of the Baker Valley. He and Elva loved their travel trailer and going south for the winters.
Survivors include his wife of almost 61 years, Elva; his daughter Ellen Youngbluth and her husband, David, of Prineville, and their son, Marine Major Steven M. O'Connor, and his wife, Navy Lt. Commander Alda, and their newborn daughter, Madeline Grace; brother-in-law Guy McCoy and his wife, Sue; nieces and nephews include Randell C. Guyer and his wife, Mary Jane, Janet Chandler and her husband, George, Donald G. Guyer and his wife, Rose, Vickie Kirkwood, Dr. Robert R. McCoy and his wife, Julie, Kathy Krob and her husband, Jeff, Sandra McCoy, and Robert G. McCoy; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Delia Guyer; his best friend and brother, Randell Guyer and his wife Shirley; and his older sister, Shurley H. Benton and brother-in-law Doug.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or to the United Methodist Church Memorial Fund of Baker City through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
Vivian Foye
Vivian Jeannette Foye, 93, a resident of the Evergreen Health Home in La Grande died Oct. 3, 2005.
Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at her home at Medical Springs, 50551 Big Creek Road.
Vivian was born on Aug. 21, 1912, at Union to Ben H. and Mildred Schoenauer Jory. Her early years were spent mostly in Eastern Oregon. She attended schools at Mission, Umatilla and Hermiston and was a 1931 Union High School graduate.
She married Nesden Wright Foye on Aug. 9, 1935. Except for a short time spent at Oakland, Calif., during the Depression, she spent the rest of her life at Medical Springs. Vivian and Ned operated the Ox Bow Guest Ranch in the 1940s. At that time the Medical Springs Highway was being paved and they cooked for the road crew.
During the 1950s, they owned and operated the store at Medical Springs. Vivian served as postmaster there for 28 years, retiring in the fall of 1978.
She was a member of the National Auxiliary of Postmasters and a member of the Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers. Her Jory ancestors came to Oregon in one of the wagon trains of 1847.
Cooking, gardening and photography were some of her lifelong pursuits. The mountains and wildlife were always a source of pleasure to her. She raised African violets and gave them to many people.
She loved having her neighbors stop by for a visit or to pick up their mail at the store. Her family was a great joy to her and she was a trusting, loyal friend to her many friends and neighbors.
She received loving care and consideration at the Evergreen Health Home in La Grande for the past three years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ned; her son, Ned Jr.; her brother, Vernon "Bud" Jory; and sisters, Maxine and Louise.
Survivors include her daughter, Janice Baxter, and her husband, Jerry, of Medical Springs; grandchildren, Layne Roberts of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Kent Baxter of Beaverton, Kurt Baxter of Provo, Utah, Danalee Jensen of Nyssa, Kitt Baxter of Medical Springs, Ryan Baxter of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; her daughter-in-law, Judy Foye of Yakima, Wash.; grandchildren, Brad Foye and Scott Foye of Yakima, Wash., and Kim Foye and Kyle Foye of Salt Lake City; and 20 great-grandchildren.
