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Monty D. "Mont" Nelson, 40, of Baker City, died May 16, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services.
His funeral was today at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. The Rev. Robert C. Irwin of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral presided at the service. Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Monty was born on March 16, 1962, at Baker City. He spent his first 18 years in Baker City, where he attended St. Francis Academy and the public schools. He graduated from Baker High School in 1980. He lived in the Portland-Gresham-Salem area for 20 years. For the past 1T years, he lived in Baker City, the place he always called "home."
During his younger years, Monty enjoyed the outdoors. He was eager and enthusiastic when it came to hunting and fishing. He was also a good athlete, competing in Little League and Babe Ruth baseball, and also basketball and baseball at the high school level.
An active and fulfilled life following high school was not to be, as he was then diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and later, Parkinsonism. Nevertheless, he continued with a strong and sincere belief in God, a deep concern and love for his family, a love of music and playing his guitar, and a good sense of humor.
Survivors include his mother, Juantia Carnell; father and mother, Ron and Edie Nelson; sisters, Reneé and her husband, Ed Kress, and Shelly and her husband, Robert Horn, and stepsister Shelly Sprague; uncles and aunts, Glenn and Donna Nelson, Donald and Tina Nelson, Carmen and Keith Harrison, and Tom and Michelle Wellington; two nieces, Megan and Kaylan; and numerous cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oregon Alliance for Mentally Ill. This may be done through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
‘Mickey' Mason
Michael V. "Mickey" Mason, 81, of Baker City, a former North Powder-area rancher, died May 13, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services.
Visitations will be Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St.
His vigil service will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the cathedral. Bishop Emeritus Thomas J. Connolly, pastor and friend of the Masons for more than 30 years, will preside at the service, with concelebration by Pastor Robert C. Irwin of the Baker City Cathedral and other priests of the Baker Diocese.
Honor Guard will be by the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree. Private family vault interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City.
Mr. Mason was born on Nov. 12, 1920, at Cambridge, Idaho, the youngest of eight children. His parents, John and Anna Phillips Mason, had emigrated from County Down, Ireland, in 1905.
He began his long working life at age 12 to help support his family, and left formal schooling at age 14 to work as a farm hand in the Cambridge Valley. He became a skilled heavy equipment operator at a very early age, and later formed Hopkins & Mason Logging Contractors with his brother-in-law, Orin Hopkins.
The company contracted for many years with Burnt River Lumber Co. and Ellingson Lumber Co. of Baker City, Oregon. Hopkins & Mason later purchased the Farewell Bend Ranch near Huntington, and continued logging and ranching operations for several years in Baker and Malheur counties.
Mr. and Mrs. Mason purchased ranching properties on Antone Creek in the North Powder area in 1962, and later the Elkhorn Ranch on Powder River Road, retiring to Baker City in 1994. They received the Elkhorn Wildlife Area Appreciation Award from the State of Oregon upon retirement.
Mr. Mason was a lifelong member of the Roman Catholic Church, and in 1971 received the Papal Medal, the second-highest award to laity in the church. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal and service organization.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Betty Jo Howland Mason; children, Joseph and his wife, Katherine, Carl and his wife, Donna, and Deborah Johnson and her husband, Ronald; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Health Care Foundation, or to the church or a charity of one's choice. This may be done through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
Rita Dunne
Rita C. Dunne, 90, of Spokane, Wash., a former Baker City resident, died May 6, 2002, at Spokane.
A vigil service was at 7 p.m. Friday at the Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was said Saturday at St. Charles Roman Catholic Church. Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Dunne was born in Baker City on Feb. 18, 1912. She had lived at Spokane for 60 years. She had worked at Fairchild Air Force Base packing parachutes.
Mrs. Dunne was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, where she designed and made the vestments and sanctuary hangings.
Her husband of 44 years, John J. Dunne, died in 1991.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Carol Dunne of Spokane and John and Jan Dunne of Mead, Wash.; a brother, Lawrence Neault of Baker City; a sister, Lois Peterson of The Dalles; two grandchildren, Cheryl and Terry Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Patricia Dunne of Spokane.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Spokane, P.O. Box 2215, Spokane, WA 99210 or Union Gospel Mission, 1224 E. Trent, Spokane, WA 99202.
Paul Griffith
Paul Eugene Griffith, 72, of Renton, Wash., died May 2, 2002, at Renton.
His graveside service was at 10:30 a.m. May 8 at Tahoma National Cemetery at Kent, Wash.
He was born on March 23, 1930, at Northome, Minn. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
He had lived in the South County area for 45 years. He worked as a quality control inspector at The Boeing Co. and was a member of Renton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Norma S. Griffith of Renton, Wash.; a son, Kelly Griffith of Snoqualmie, Wash.; daughters, Karen Bakken of Auburn, Wash., and Janet Frampton of Chehalis, Wash.; brothers, Ira Griffith of Baker City and Norman Griffith of Oregon; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Arrangements were under the direction of Faull-Stokes Mortuary at Renton, Wash.
Margie Crowell
Margie V. Crowell, 79, of Baker City, died May 7, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Care Center.
Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Gray's West & Co., 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Lura Kidner-Miesen of the Baker City United Methodist Church will officiate. There will be a reception afterward at the senior center, 2810 Cedar St.
Margie was born on Jan. 18, 1923, to Richard and Huldah Boyer. She was the granddaughter of Thomas and Marietta Dunn Boyer, a pioneer Hereford family who migrated to Oregon by wagon train in 1864.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, David Pierce in 1989; a daughter, Cheryl Dunnington in 1994; her parents; five sisters and a brother; and her second husband, Herbert Crowell, who died on April 27, 2002.
Survivors include her three sons, Keith Pierce of Tillamook, Clifton Pierce of California and Wayne Pierce of Albany; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ethel Graven of Baker City and Pearl Coombs of John Day; a sister-in-law, Effie Turner of Baker City; four stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Fund, the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Association of Oregon through Gray's West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814.
Hildreth Lindley
Hildreth Lindley, 83, a longtime Baker City resident, died May 6, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services.
The rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the cathedral. The Rev. Rob Irwin of the church will officiate. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. There will be a reception afterward in the church basement.
Visitations will be until 5 o'clock tonight at Gray's West & Co., 1500 Dewey Ave.
Hildreth C. Lindley was born on Dec. 24, 1918, to Charles H. and Edna Love Colton, the fifth child in a family of eight. She attended Fairview School near the Colton ranch north of Baker City. One of her early teachers was her older sister, Helen Colton Pearson. She completed the third and fourth grades in a single year, graduating from St. Francis Academy in 1935 at the age of 16.
She attended Marylhurst College where she obtained her teacher training. She transferred to Eastern Oregon Normal School (now Eastern Oregon University) in La Grande, graduating in 1938. Her first teaching job was at Vale Elementary School where she taught from September 1938 until May 1940.
She married Farrell E. Lindley, who was a music teacher at Vale, on May 18, 1940. She and her husband moved to Pendleton where Farrell was teaching and she was home with her first child until June of 1942. She and Farrell then moved to North Powder to try their hand at ranching on property they purchased from Exom Lindley in June 1942.
In the fall of 1944, due to the acute shortage of teachers, both she and Farrell returned to Vale where they taught until 1946. In 1950 they sold the North Powder ranch and acquired a place near Vale where they operated a dairy and raised crops.
In the late summer of 1952, her husband was diagnosed with cancer. He died on Dec. 27, 1952.
Hildreth by then had four young children to care for. Within a few months, she obtained a job with the Baker School District. She taught at Haines for a year, and then was assigned to Brooklyn Elementary School where she taught for many years. She retired from teaching in 1982.
She was mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many in Baker County, having lived in the county most of her life. Many of her former students and co-workers could be counted among her friends. She was affectionately known as "Tiny" to her siblings and childhood friends.
She was a lifelong member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, the altar society and sang for many years in the church choir. She will be remembered for her gentle and loving ways and her desire to impart the importance of a good education to her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Farrell; her grandson, Jacob Boyd; granddaughter, Michelle Lindley; and brothers, Charles M. and Walter "Bud" Colton; and an infant sister, Shirley May.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Mary Ann of Salem, Larry and Ronda of Eugene and Dave and Sue of Baker City; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Stan Boyd of Eagle, Idaho; sisters, Helen Pearson, Viola Gaddis, LaVelle Long and Patricia Culley, all of Baker City; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who loved her very much; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Covenant House or a charity of one's choice through Gray's West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814.
Stanley Resnik
Stanley E. Resnik, 56, a long-time Baker City resident, died peacefully at his home on May 4, 2002.
Visitations will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. There will be a vigil service at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, First and Church streets. Mass of Christian burial will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at the cathedral. The Rev. Robert C. Irwin will celebrate. There will be a reception to celebrate Stan's life for family and friends after the Mass.
Stan was born at Port Jervis, N.Y., on April 16, 1946. He was a son of Jacob and Dorothy Goble Resnik. He was raised and educated in New York, attending St. Mary's Catholic School through eighth grade. He was a graduate of Port Jervis High School.
After graduation, on Aug. 17, 1965, he entered the U.S. Air Force. He was transferred to Baker City to work at the Air Force Radar Base. He met and fell in love with Pamela Rambo. They were married on Dec. 28, 1966, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. They had two children, Denise and Ashly.
After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, in August 1969, Stan went to work for the Chevrolet garage. He worked for the company for 23 years as an auto technician. In 1992, he went to work for the Baker School District as its transportation supervisor.
Stan loved to garden and was often found outdoors taking care of his fruit and pine trees and garden whenever he was able to. Boating, camping, fishing, mushrooming and elk hunting were other favorites of Stan's. As his daughter said, "he could catch a fish in a mud puddle." Some of his favorite times were spent on the Snake River and in the mountains.
He also loved to watch NASCAR stock car racing and had one of the hottest cars in Baker City. He was also Dale Earnhardt's biggest fan.
In the late '60s and early '70s, Stan built a Chevy from the bottom up. His '57 Chevy, "Neise Leigh, " was his pride and joy. Prior to the Chevy, he built a fast Chevrolet El Camino.
In 1999, he fulfilled one of his life's dreams by attending a NASCAR race in Las Vegas where he was able to watch Earnhardt race. He had a reputation of being the best automobile technician around.
Stan was a dedicated husband and father. He loved being with his wife, daughters and grandchildren and "Daddy Doo" and "Gampa" was always there for them. He was always ready for a good time and loved to throw a party. The more people, the better!
He lived life zestfully and with a positive attitude. A smile was always on his face. He enjoyed helping people and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pam Resnik; daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Jon Foley of Akron, Ohio, and Ashly and Jake Pearce of Baker City; grandchildren, Alexis, Patrick and Deidre Foley and Draven and Paige Pearce; brother, John Resnik of Orlando, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Joseph Legato of Baker City; nephews, James Resnik, Paul Resnik, Joseph Legato, Jeffery Legato and his wife, Danielle and Trevor Legato; grand-niece, Julia Legato; brother-in-law, Arlie J. Rambo, and his children, Michelin, Bo J. and Heather; and best friend, Ross Bond.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, James Resnik.
Memorial contributions may be made to Baker Pathway Hospice or St. Francis de Sales Church. This may be done through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
‘Brownie' Parker
George "Brownie Parker Sr., 83, a resident of the Pine Creek area near Halfway, died May 3, 2002, at his home.
His graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway.
George Perry Parker was born at Marietta, Okla., on March 31, 1919, to Sally and James Parker. Their family migrated to Roswell, N.M. around 1930. "Brownie" moved to Redlands, Calif., in 1933 working as a meat cutter there until 1936. At this time, he started a career of climbing trees that spanned seven decades.
He moved to Bakersfield, Calif. in 1939. He met and married Molly F. Foster that same year. Together they raised five children.
In 1963, "Brownie" married Judy Lee Brown and together they raised two children. His years in Bakersfield were filled with his occupation as a tree trimmer as well as farming cotton and other crops.
"Brownie" was a 30-year-plus member of the Kern County Rangers and twice served as captain of this organization. He loved horses and actively bred and raised registered quarter horses for more than three decades.
In 1969, he was the leading breeder of the American Quarter Horse Association in the Western United States. "Brownie" retired his tree service company in Kern County in 1977 and moved to Pine Creek where he built his log home, ran his sawmill and rode ol' Tom (most of the time) until his health would no longer allow it.
He will be greatly missed by all who loved him and by so many influenced by his unmatched work ethic and family ties.
He leaves behind his wife, Judy Parker; sons, Mike Parker of Dallas, Texas, Joe Parker of Federal Way, Wash., Jesse Parker of La Grande, and George Parker of Dallas, Texas; daughters, Sally Ayers of Dallas, Texas, Kathy Hayes of Dallas, Texas, and Michelle Wilson of Halfway; a brother, Jerry Parker of Santa Maria, Calif.; 28 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Ed Parker, Ray Parker, Earl Parker; and his sister Faye Hardwick.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or the Crippling Osteoporosis Foundation through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.
Annie Keller
Annie Delia Calder Keller, 98, a longtime resident of Haines and Baker City, died peacefully in her sleep on May 4, 2002.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2625 Hughes Lane. Bishop Tom Brock of the third ward will conduct the service. Interment will be in the Haines Cemetery. Visitations will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
She was born in south Baker City on Aug. 16, 1903, to Mark and Delia Calder. Ann married Col. Art Keller in 1935 at Vancouver, Wash. She was active in her community, serving in 4-H, Girl Scouts and Eastern Star of Sumpter, Haines, and Baker City.
She was an ardent gardener and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Ann and Art enjoyed their cabin in Granite and hiking in the mountains. She was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions including Relief Society president while living in Maryland.
Because of Col. Keller's army career, she traveled and lived in many states and also lived in Formosa (Taiwan) for a year.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 10 brothers and sisters, her husband and one son, Vance.
Survivors include one sister, Phoebe Burby of Baker City; two daughters, Lois Ann Ward, and her husband, Alvin Ward, of Baker City and Maureen Mengis of Portland; and one son, Richard Baxter and his wife, Jacqueline, of Nile Valley, Wash.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice through the Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
Evelyn Lyman
Evelyn Lyman, 62, of Baker City died April 30, 2002, at Baker City.
Her graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Friends are invited to join the family for a potluck at the Lions Park in Halfway after the service.
Evelyn Louise Wilson Lyman was born to Frank and Martha Conner Wilson on May 8, 1939. She moved to Baker City in 1958 with her family.
Evelyn enjoyed fishing, painting, drawing and her garden. She enjoyed going to parades and when she was able, she enjoyed traveling.
Evelyn and Jim Lyman were married at La Pine on May 7, 1988. In 1990, Evelyn went to work serving the mail route from Baker City to Oxbow. Evelyn said she "loved and enjoyed all of the people she worked with and served."
Survivors include her husband, Jim Lyman; mother-in-law, Pauline Lewis; children, Lynn and Jerry Clark of Baker City, Tracy McMurren of Baker City and son-in-law, Robert McMurren of Pendleton, Brenda Stanhope of Payette, Idaho, Duane and Debbie Russell of Baker City, James Lyman Jr. of the Tri-Cities, Wash., daughter-in-law, Joyce Lyman of Salem, Dale and Elysa Lyman of Baker City, Michael and Sarah Lyman of the Tri-Cities, and Debra and Mike Riley of Stevensville, Mont.; grandchildren, Jason, Jammie, Annie, Amber, Ryan, Rachael, Rory, Jessica, Melody, Mike L., Tyler, Mike R., Candace, Gary and Chad; one brother, Charles Wilson; and sisters, Darlene Carpenter and Fern Schell; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Martha Wilson; her daughter, Ronda Dee Johnson; and four brothers, Vernon Curry, Lee Curry, Darrell Frank and Don Wilson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain States Tumor Institute through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543 Halfway, OR 97834.
