System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Shannon Dougherty
Shannon James Dougherty, 32, formerly of Baker City, died Oct. 25, 2002, at Independence after a three-year battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
His funeral was today at 2 p.m. at Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem. Arrangements were handled by Howell-Edwards-Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors in Salem.
Shannon was born April 13, 1970, to Kiowa James and Roberta Lynn Dougherty.
He was diagnosed with A.L.S. in November 1999, and was told he had six months to live. He refused to accept that fate and said he would live to see his son turn 4. On Oct. 22 he kept that promise.
He adapted to all of the changes in his physical capabilities quickly, efficiently and with a seemingly effortless grace. A master of all trades, he retired from his own business as a professional floor installation and repair technician in February 2000. Having his own business was one of his lifelong dreams.
With his wife and three children, he moved from Baker City back to his homeland in the Willamette Valley in March 2000 to be closer to his parents, siblings, nieces and nephews.
In August 2001, he was hospitalized for pneumonia and was told he would not live through September without medical intervention. Irritated by such a bleak prognosis, and determined to celebrate another holiday season with his loved ones, he checked himself out of the hospital against medical advice.
At that time, Shannon had lived with the inability to speak, and the challenge of eating without any use of the muscles in his mouth and throat for more a year. He had developed some unique "survival techniques" in order to continue on without the aid of a feeding tube.
In the last eight months of his life, he lost all manual dexterity and his ability to walk or hold his head up, but he never lost his ability to appreciate humor and love. It was his love for everyone in his life which gave him the courage and strength.
Shannon is survived by his dad, Kiowa and his wife, Shannon's second mother, Sandy; in-laws, Sally and Chris Graf; his first true love, Sandra Hollister and their daughter, Stevirae Lynn; his wife, Dustine Lynn, and their sons, Augustus James and Shawn Tyler; three older sisters and their husbands, Kim and Bob, Kelly and Jesse and Kathleen and Rocky; two older brothers and their wives, Sean and Renee and Shane and Deana; stepbrother, Brad; nieces and nephews, Brandi, Fofo, Mandi, Brett, Robert, Rain, Elizabeth, Ashlee, Johnny, Alexx, Shannoa, Kyle, Kiowa, Mason, Madison, Micheal, Michcal, Dustin, Cody, Cameron, and Jasmin; cousins, Billy Jo, Sam and Kerry Martin, and their children, Jake, Josh, Little Sam, Rick, Curtis, Mellissa and Katelynn.
The family offered special thanks to Kirby, Malina, Paul, Laura, Girl Shannon, Gramma and Grampa Fiesen, Andrew, Andrianna, Lexy and Malia.
Instead of flowers, memorial contributions in his name can be sent to P.O. Box 385, Dallas, OR 97338.
Martha Monroe
Martha R. Monroe, 72, of Baker City, former co-owner of the Monroe Mortuary, died Oct. 26, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Health Services.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Pastor Susan Barnes of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Vault interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be until 7 o'clock tonight at the funeral home.
Martha Ann Rafn was born Aug. 26, 1930, at Houston. She was the only child of Harold J. and Pearl Padgett Rafn. Her father was in the military and they lived in various locations during her younger years.
In 1948, they moved to Santa Ana, Calif., where she attended Santa Ana College. She attended dental school at the University of California at Berkeley and received her bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene.
After graduation, she returned to Santa Ana as a dental hygienist where she met Jim Monroe. They were married on May 24, 1964.
They remained in Orange County, Calif., until moving to Baker City in January 1981 after purchasing the Langrell Mortuary. Martha became a licensed funeral director and worked with her husband in the operation of Monroe Mortuary.
She also worked part time as a dental hygienist for Dr. Warren Whitnah. She remained a licensed funeral director helping in the business until 1996 when the Coles purchased the funeral home.
She was a member of the Soroptimist International of Baker County, PEO Chapter CJ, Esther Chapter of Eastern Star, Social Order of the Beauceant, AAUW and Daughters of the Nile.
In California, she was very active in starting several Hygiene Associations. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church and helped with the hospital auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Monroe of Baker City; sons, Thomas Monroe and his wife, Rachella, of Silverdale, Wash., and Ross Monroe of Seattle, Wash.; grandchildren, Jonathan Edwards Monroe and Joel Thomas Monroe of Silverdale, Wash., and Riley James Monroe of Seattle, Wash.; and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may by made to the Baker County Library Foundation through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
‘Don' Hunt
W. Donald "Don" Hunt, 78, of Orem, Utah, a retired longtime Baker City teacher, died Oct. 24, 2002, at Orem.
His funeral was at noon today at the Orem Park 4th Ward Chapel. Interment was in the Veterans Memorial Park at Bluffdale, Utah.
Don was born on Sept. 12, 1924, at Ora (Ashton), Idaho, to Purcell Byron and Stella Cora Hill Hunt. He graduated from Carey High School. He received two master's degrees from the University of Idaho at Moscow where he met Billie Evelyn Gooing.
They were married on June 27, 1948, and later sealed in the Idaho Falls Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple.
Don was a faithful member of the LDS Church. At the time of his death he was serving as the High Priest group leader of the Orem Park 4th Ward. His family described him as a kind and thoughtful man who will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Don served in the Naval Air Corps during World War II and saw action in the Pacific Theater. His Martin Mariner PBM bomber squadron received the Distinguished Flying Cross; Air, Campaign and Victory medals; and the Aircrew Insignia.
He excelled in academics and sports and was a standout baseball pitcher for the University of Idaho. During that time he attended a tryout with the New York Yankees and signed a contract with the team. However, an unfortunate injury to his wrist ended his baseball career.
His interest in sports continued throughout his life as a high school basketball and track coach and especially as an avid Brigham Young University sports fan.
For 36 years, Don worked as a devoted Baker School District teacher. He spent the majority of those years teaching biology and natural science. During the summers, Don worked various jobs that nurtured his love of the outdoors.
He managed the campground at Redfish Lake, Idaho, for 10 years and spent one summer as a movie extra during the filming of "Paint Your Wagon." He enjoyed a wide variety of activities including golf, gardening, entertaining his grandchildren, traveling and taxidermy.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Beatrice Hunt Mecham.
Survivors include his wife, Billie; brothers, Ronda Hunt of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Keith Hunt and his wife, Mary, of Carey, Idaho; a sister, Mildred Barton and her husband, Boyd, of Carey, Idaho; four children and their spouses, Larry and Claudia Hunt, David and Heather Hunt, Jennifer and Doryn Johnson and Tony and Cindy Hunt; 22 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
June Stallings
June Stallings, 77, a former Baker City resident, died Oct. 22, 2002, at Blackfoot, Idaho.
She was buried at 2 p.m. today at New Plymouth, Idaho.
She was born Jan. 5, 1925, at Woodward, Okla. She moved to Idaho with her family when she was 17.
June lived at Elkhorn Village from 1988 through 1996. She spent her years caring for her family. She did oil paintings, some of which she sold.
Survivors include her son, Wes "Huck" Stallings and his wife, Marge, of Nampa, Idaho; four grandchildren, Heidi Stallings and Megan Lambert of Nampa, Bradi Stallings of Baker City and Boe Stallings of Medford; and a great-grandson, Kalib Stallings of Burns.
‘Ken' Hickerson
Kenneth "Ken" Hickerson, 63, of Baker City died Oct. 12, 2002, at his home.
His graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Pastor Gordon Bond of the Richland Christian Church will officiate. There will be a potluck for family and friends at the Richland Grange after the service.
Mr. Hickerson was born Feb. 19, 1939, at Baker City. He was the only son of Wallace Hickerson and Shirley Evans Hickerson Hageman. He was educated at Richland and Baker City.
Upon graduating, he joined the U.S. Army and served his country for three years and nine months. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Eastern Oregon University at La Grande where he studied engineering.
He then went to work for Precision Castparts, a Portland foundry where he worked until his retirement in 1999. On June 16, 1962, he married Karie Hooker. They had four children. He raised his children in the outlying Portland area.
Upon retirement, he returned to Baker City where he became involved with his miniature horses, which he dearly loved to work with.
Survivors include his daughters, Julie Lyon of Elgin, Jenny Brown of Seattle, Wash., and Jodi Hickerson of Baker City; son, Jay Hickerson of Seattle, Wash.; grandchildren, Jason Jones of La Grange, Wyo., Nicholas Jones of Elgin and Corey and Simon Brown, both of Seattle, Wash.; an uncle and aunt, Harold and Pat Evans of Portland; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made directly to Pathway Hospice 1904 Resort St., Baker City, OR 97814, or through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, Oregon 97814.
Myrtle Blakeway
Myrtle L. Blakeway, 73, of Baker City and formerly of Gates, died Oct. 12, 2002, at her daughter's home in Baker City.
A private family service will be conducted later. Coles Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Blakeway was born April 21, 1929, at Homedale, Idaho, to Lloyd O. and Eva Mae Hurst Birge. She married Roderick A. Frazier in 1947. In the 1960s, they lived in Union and Wallowa counties. They also lived at Bates. He died in 1977.
She moved from Gates to Baker City in August of this year, to be near family. Mrs. Blakeway was a member of the Eagles Lodge. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, country-western concerts and crossword puzzles. She was an excellent cook.
Survivors include her children, Georgia M. Shaffer and her husband, Jack, of Elgin, Loretta Martinez of Baker City, Debbie Duckett, and her husband, Rick, of Elgin, and Rick Frazier and his wife, Tammie, of Portland; sisters, Mary Wynn, of Spokane, Wash., and Emma Hall and her husband, Luke, of Boise; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Blakeway; a son-in-law, Rudy Martinez; and a grandson.
Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of one's choice through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.
Ernestine Engstrom
Ernestine Elizabeth Engstrom, 82, died Oct. 8, 2002, at Richland.
Her graveside memorial service was Friday at Pine Haven Cemetery at Halfway. The Rev. Bill Shields of Pine Valley Presbyterian Church officiated.
Ernestine Elizabeth was born at Carson to Ernest and Neva Bowerman Carnahan on December 19, 1919. For most all of her life, she was raised by her Great-Great Grandma Carnahan at Halfway.
After high school graduation, she married Pete Basche. They had two children: Betty and Pete Jr. They made their home at Robinette until the back-up water of Brownlee Dam covered that area.
Ernestine moved to Kennewick, Wash., in 1959. She attended cosmetology school and became a licensed beautician. After her graduation, she served as an instructor at the Beauty College.
After her marriage to Pete, she married Victor Engstrom in 1977. After Vic's retirement from the California State Highway Department, they made their home at Halfway, until his death in 1996.
She enjoyed making friends, writing cards and letters to family and friends, sewing, canning, and cooking.
Survivors include her daughter, Betty Whitnah, and her husband, Warren, of Richland; her son, Pete Basche, and his wife, Kathy, of Kennewick, Wash.; a stepdaughter, Victoria Gregory, of Woodland, Calif.; a sister, Claire Colliton, and her husband, John, of Yakima, Wash.; brothers, Keith Carnahan of Lake Isabella, Calif., and Nolen Carnahan and his wife, Barbara, of Baker City; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Carnahan and Neva Charters; her husband, Victor; a brother, Kenneth Carnahan; a sister, Mary Loueva Carder; and a stepson, Victor Engstrom Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pine-Eagle Clinic through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.
John Fisher
John C. Fisher, 78, a longtime Haines resident, died Oct. 11, 2002, at his home.
At his request, his body was cremated and there will be no service.
John was born on Aug. 8, 1924, at Haines to Lena Maxwell Fisher and Calvin "Callie" Fisher. Upon his graduation from Muddy Creek High School in 1942, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
His military career spanned 23 years. He served during World War II, the Korean conflict and Vietnam. Upon his retirement from the Navy in 1967, John returned to Haines. He worked for Safeway Corp. for 17 years at La Grande and Baker City.
John was an avid golfer and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member in good standing with the Elks Lodge, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Eagles Lodge. John will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Jeanette "Jean" Fisher; a daughter, Elaine Thomas of Oroville, Calif.; a son, John L. Fisher of West Linn; grandchildren, Meagan, Paul and Joe Fisher, all of West Linn, Michelle Slone of Palo Alto, Calif., and Sandra Slone of Portland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Charles Fisher; and a sister, Elizabeth Fisher Rhodes.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pathway Hospice through Gray's West & Co., P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814.
John Benson
John J. Benson III, 60, of Muncie, Ind., died Oct. 13, 2002, at Williamsburg Village.
A private memorial service will be scheduled later.
Mr. Benson was born at Camden, N.J., the son of Virginia Campbell Benson and John J. Benson II. He taught at Royerton Elementary School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. His memberships included St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and the Isanogel Center, where he had been on the board of directors.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Marianne Hardtke Benson; two sons, Dr. Sean Benson, who has a dental office in Baker City, and Brett Benson and his fiancee, Kathryn Wood, of Chicago; his mother-in-law, Doris Hardtke of Mapleton, Minn.; and an aunt, Betty Benson of Fort Myers, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the John J. Benson III, scholarship fund, through The Old National Bank, 110 E. Main St., Muncie, IN 47305 or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 7301 Georgetown, No. 112, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
The Meeks Mortuary of Muncie, Ind., is in charge of arrangements.
Norna Morris
Norna Faye Morris, 82, a former Halfway resident, died Oct. 11, 2002, after a long illness. She had been in Marquis Care at Mount Tabor in Portland for a year.
Because of her love of the ocean and lighthouses, there will be a private family memorial at the beach, which will also be her final resting place.
Norna was born at Halfway on Aug. 21, 1920, to Warren and Lillie Makinson. She was raised at Halfway and graduated from high school there. Norna was very proud that her family members were Halfway pioneers.
She was an avid collector of cups, having collected them from all over the world. She will always be remembered by her family and friends for her eccentric dress, especially her shoes.
Norna was preceded in death by her two husbands, Henry Moulton and Ed Morris; seven brothers; a sister; a grandson; one great-grandson; and one great-granddaughter.
Survivors include two sons, Dale Moulton and his wife, Rae, of Union and Delbert Moulton and his wife, Linda, of Baker City; two daughters, Beverly Stultz and her husband, Bill, of Richland and Bonnie Deets and her husband, John, of Clackamas; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Valley Museum through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.
