Joseph “Joe” Conway Caldwell, 43, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 in Boise, Idaho.

He was born Aug. 19, 199 in Guadalajara, Mexico, where his father was attending medical school,

A quiet, gentle soul, Joe liked to cook, play his guitar, golf, hang glide, camp and fish, but most of all he loved hanging out with his brother.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Lee Caldwell III.

Joe is survived by mother and step-father Sherry and Rod Hoglan of Lakeview; brother and sister-in-law John Lee Caldwell IV and Tenli; nephew Tyson; nieces Brenn and Lauren all of Boise.

A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, June 1, 2013 in Boise.

Contributions in Joe’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Nadine Reynolds, 81, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 in Corvallis.

She was born Sept. 26, 1931 in Roseburg to Eddie and Viola Caraway.

Nadine married George Reynolds on July 15, 1949 in Glendale. They resided in Lakeview for 22 years from 1989 to 2011. She worked for the Forest Service for 22 years at the Toketee Ranger Station, Sitka, Alaska and Leavenworth, Wash. and also volunteered at the Hart Mt. Refuge. Nadine made the stain glass widows for the Presbyterian Church in Lakeview.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister Betty.

Survivors include husband George of Corvallis; sons and daughters-in-law Pete and Vonna Reynolds of Toledo, Loren and Sherry Reynolds of Bend; daughter and son-in-law Penny and Rols Lengwenus of Newport; Seven grandchildren; Five great-grandchildren.

Private services were held.

Dorothy Cecilia Lowrance, 69, died at the Lake District Hospital on Thursday, May 16, 2013.

Dorothy was born to Cecil and Dorothy (Spannagel) Stacy in Colby, Kansas on Oct. 28, 1943. The family moved to Los Angeles, Calif. where she lived for a short time before moving to the Bay Area, settling in Novato where she completed her education.

She married James Richard Lowrance in Lake Side, Calif. on Feb. 15, 1964. They had made their home in Lakeview since 1972.

Dorothy stayed busy working as a custodian at A. D. Hay School and doing janitorial work for various local businesses. In her spare time she enjoyed baby sitting, knitting and crocheting. She was a part of the group that was instrumental in starting the Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother Larry Estes.

Dorothy is survived by her husband James of Lakeview; daughters Sheri Morgan of Lakeview and Leticia Bartholomew of Vancouver, Wash.; brother and sister-in-law Charles and JeJei Estes of Lakeview; brother Thomas Stacy of Kansas; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Desert Rose Funeral Chapel on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11 a.m. with interment in the Sunset Park Cemetery.

Contributions in the memory of Dorothy may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 380 SE Spokane St. #110, Portland 97202 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Minnie Jo Ruda, 78, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 in Lakeview.

Minnie was born to George and Mary (Mote) Cannon in Fort Sumner, N. M. on Oct. 16, 1934. When she was very young, the family moved to Clovis, Calif. where she grew up and graduated from Clovis High School in 1952.

She married Stuart Ruda in Clovis, Calif. on Aug. 31, 1952. For the next 10 years, while Stuart was in the Navy, she lived at several different Navy bases. Following Stuart’s discharge they lived in San Luis Obispo, Calif. until migrating to Oregon in 1962 and finally settled in Lakeview in 1971.

Minnie’s career as a beautician spanned more than 20 years. At the time of her retirement she was the owner/operator of her own shop.

Minnie was an active member of the First Baptist Church since coming to Lakeview. She truly loved her grandchildren and enjoyed following the activities of those who were involved in sports.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Stuart; brother Dale Cannon; sister Nina Strickland.

Minnie is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Mike and Carol Ruda of Jefferson  and Steve and Stevie Ruda of Lakeview; daughter and son-in-law Julie and Tom Albertson of Lakeview; brother Bill Cannon of Texas; sister Vickie Cannon of Madera, Calif.; grandchildren Jeremi Ruda, Ami Ruda, Andi Ruda, Katie Plato, Jamie Morris, Kristi Albertson and Caitlin Simms; 12 great-grandchildren; her care giving family Janiece VanDeusen and Lettie Blevins.

Visitation will be at Desert Rose Funeral Chapel on Friday, June 7, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. The funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 10 a.m. with interment in the Westside Cemetery followed by a pot luck in the Westside Grange Hall.

Contributions in Minnie’s memory may be made to the Westside Cemetery District, 15188 Westside Rd., Lakeview 97630, First Baptist Church, 910 N. 2nd St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

James W. (Jim) Elder, 79, a lifelong resident of Lakeview passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013.

He was born on April 5, 1934 in Lakeview to Elmer Elder and Betty Sherman Elder.

Jim was raised in Lake County, growing up and working on the family ranches in Valley Falls, Paisley and Bly.  Jim graduated from Lakeview High School in 1953.  He joined the United States Marine Corp in the fall of 1953 serving honorably and earning the rank of Sargent until his discharge in the April of 1958.

Jim married Betty Jo Bradley July 23, 1958 in Reno, Nev.  They settled in Lake County with Jim working at the Bureau of Land Management, Lakeview Lumber and finally at the Fremont Saw Mill beginning in 1962.  Jim and Betty Jo settled on H Street in Lakeview, raising three boys, Ed, Joe and John.  Jim worked at Fremont until his retirement in 1998, becoming a certified lumber grader, winning a national award.  He coached his boys and many others in Little League baseball.

He was a life member of the Lakeview Elks Lodge and on the local planning commission serving as commissioner.  Jim was an avid fly fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman, known for his sharp-shooting skills.  He truly enjoyed spending time with family especially when fishing, hunting and camping or watching Oregon football.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife Betty Jo; son Joe; sister Sally.

Jim is survived by son and daughter-in-law Ed and Nancy Elder; son John Elder; grandchildren James, Jessica, Kevin and Brian Elder; numerous other members of his extended family.

Services will be held at The Elks Lodge on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at noon, followed by a potluck.

Memorial contributions can be made in Jim’s memory to the charity of your choice.

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Christine Abramson Peterson Bechtel, 97, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 18, 2013,

She was born on June 26, 1915 on a homestead in Berger, Idaho to Charles and Sylvia Abramson. At the age of four, they moved to Lakeview along with Erwin (Frosty) only one year old and launched the Rocking A Ranch, where she grew up.

Ruth loved gardening, canning and games. She was the ‘’Pinochle Queen.’’ In her later years, she played the organ when she wasn’t traveling and visiting her many friends and family.

She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1932 and after receiving “The Daly Fund Scholarship” she attended Oregon State University and graduated with a BA in business in 1936. During the summers she was a camp cook for a logging crew.

After college Ruth resided in San Francisco, Calif., where she worked at the Presidio staffing the Military Civilian Crew. Her father’s sudden death on the ranch called her back to Lakeview to be with her mom. There, she worked as a bank teller.

Ruth loved parties, and it was at a dance in Klamath Falls, where she met her future husband, Maurice O. (Pete) Peterson. They were married in 1952.  Pete and Ruth had two children, Gary and Susan and raised them on a small farm in Boise.

After the death of her beloved Maurice, Ruth was lucky enough to meet the second love of her life Everett Bechtel.  They were married on July 10, 1982.

Ruth worked many years as secretary in the Math Department at Boise State University. She was active in all aspects of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, and was a leader of Women of the Church for 54 years.  For the past five years, she had been a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Sunnyside, Wash. where she resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Ron Jetter.

She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Gary and Joan Peterson of Lake Oswego, Carroll and Alice Bechtel of Grass Valley, Calif.; son Mike Bechtel of Boise; daughters and sons-in-law Sue and Ron Jetter of Sunnyside, Susan and Jim Durst of Boise and Diane and Rich Powell of Meridian, Idaho; grandchildren Clay and Andrew Peterson, Alex and Jill Jetter, Katie and Blake Durst, Andrea and Georgia Powell,  Chris and Brandi Bechtel and  Paul and Donna Bechtel.

Remembrances in Ruth’s name may be made to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Sunnyside or Heartlinks Lower Valley Hospice in Sunnyside.

Arlene Mae Hanks, 82,  died at the Lake District Hospital on Friday, June 7, 2013.

She was born to John and Grace (Sampson) Kemry in Steamboat Springs, Colo. on Feb. 19, 1931.

Arlene moved with her family to Paisley from Colorado in the early 1940’s. She attended the Paisley schools.

While living in Lakeview she met and married James Donald Hanks on April 17, 1975 in Winnemucca, Nev.

Her work experience was quite varied. She worked for Dame’s Moulding, did housekeeping for Lakeview Lodge Motel and in-home adult care through the Lake County Senior Center.

Arlene’s favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing and taking care of her beautiful garden. She also enjoyed crafts, especially needle work.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband James; brothers LeRoy Kemry, Robert Kemry, Herbert Kemry and Frank Kemry; sister, Margaret McLain.

Arlene is survived by sons Gary Atchley of Lewiston, Idaho and David Homen of Sparks, Nev.; daughters Donna Valentine and Sharon Evans of Rockport, Texas; brothers Donald Kemry of Medford and Dwayne Kemry of Eagle Point; sisters Emogene Marie Haynes of Redmond, Betty Lou Earlywine of Arizona and Patricia Ann Dunbar of Lakeview; 18 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; very large extended family.

At Arlene’s request, no services will be held.

Contributions in Arlene’s memory may be made to the American Lung Assoc., 7420 SW Bridgeport Road #200, Tualatin 97224-7711 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Marilyn J. (Marcie) Martin, 79 of Lakeview passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

She was born in Mankato, Minn. on Dec. 24, 1933 to Rex and Hazel Brown.

When she was young her family moved to Bend where her father started a furnace and sheet metal business.  Marilyn attended schools in Bend until she was married at the age of 16 to Ken Johnston.  Shortly after their marriage both of her parents died.  She then moved to Richmond, Va. for two years while Ken was stationed there in the Army.  After Ken’s discharge, they returned to Bend and had one son, Randall (Randy).

In the early 1960’s, Marilyn went to work for Gordon Randall Agency in Bend as an insurance secretary, which launched her career in insurance that spanned decades.  She was very active in the Bend Eagles Lodge, where she led the J.O.E. girls group.  She and Ken divorced in the early 80’s and she moved to Lakeview, where in 1985 she married Glenn Martin, Sr. and has lived ever since.  Active in the Eagles Lodge, VFW, Grange and church, Marcie touched lives wherever she went.  The list of people who would call her “Mom” is probably endless, as was the love she shared with everyone she met.

She is survived by her husband Glenn Martin, Sr.; sons and daughters-in-law Randall (Randy) and Kari Johnston of Cashmere, Wash., Glenn Jr. and Lilliana Martin of Mission, Texas, Peter and Yvone Martin of Olympia, Wash.; son James Martin (Jim) of Olympia, Wash.; daughter Therese (Tammy) Litzey Adams of Mission, Texas; Daughter and son-in-law  Candice (Candy)  and Randy Collins of San Antonio, Texas; sister Shirley Behymer of Redmond; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held  Monday, June 10, 2013 at Westside Cemetery.

Casket bearers were James Martin, Glen Martin, Peter Martin, Brian Martin, Randy Johnston and Kenda Johnston.

Contributions in memory of Marcie may be made to the Westside Cemetery, C/O Carla Albertson, 15188 Westside Rd. Lakeview 97630 or to  a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are by Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel in Lakeview.

Alda M. Israel 96, passed away peacefully at Lakeview Long Term Care on Thursday, June 6, 2013.

Alda was born July 30, 1916 to Roland and Lila May Saunders in Castleton, Utah. After her mother passed away in the 1918 flu epidemic, her father married Hazel Messner and Alda grew up near Fruita, Colo. She  later moved with her step-mother and younger brother and sister to Grants Pass where she went to high school. Alda went to college at Gunnison State College in Colorado during the difficult depression years and found a teaching job at a county school near Ridgeway, Colo. in 1937.

She met her husband to be, Glen Israel on a blind date on April Fool’s day and they were married in Moab, Utah on Nov. 24, 1938. Alda continued to teach at a country school in  Ridgeway area for a short while riding a horse to school from their ranch. She then helped on their cattle ranch near Ridgeway and intermittently taught school on an as needed basis over the next 20 years, later serving on the school board for a number of years.

In 1973 they sold their ranch property in Ouray County and Montrose, Colo. and purchased a ranch in Beatty. In 1977 Alda moved to Lakeview after Glen’s death and began helping at the Lake County Senior Center. Alda later managed the senior center for 10 years, retiring at age 74 to enjoy her many friends, First Baptist Church family and pinochle clubs for the next 20 years.

Alda was preceded in death by her parents; husband Glen; brothers Douglas and Martin; sisters Helen Winburn and Capitola Saunders.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Phil and Beth Israel of Lakeview; brother Bob Saunders of Fruita, Colo; granddaughter Cindy Israel of Ojai, Calif.

Visitation will be at Desert Rose Funeral Chapel on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a private interment at Hillcrest Cemetery in Grants Pass with a Memorial Service at the Lakeview First Baptist Church on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 10 a.m.

Contributions in Alda’s memory ma be made to the Lakeview First Baptist Church, 910 N. 2nd St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Ariel L. Smith, 77,  formerly of Bend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the long term care facility in Lakeview.

Ariel was born April 14, 1936 in Portland to Edward D. and Margret Smith. Ariel married Anthony Leigh Smith in August of 1955 in Portland. In 1959 they moved to the Bend area with their two small children where they soon became a “forest service family” on the Fort Rock District of the Deschutes National Forest. They lived at Cabin Lake Guard Station just north of Fort Rock in 1960, 1968 and 1969. Ariel spent her adult life enjoying the beauty of central and eastern Oregon with family and friends. Ariel also enjoyed the Oregon Coast. Ariel dearly loved her two children, Jason and Lanette, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well as her many dogs and cats over the years. She also treasured her special friends and relatives, many lifelong from all over the world. Ariel enjoyed and was highly skilled at gardening, cooking, genealogy, history and Pacific Northwest natural history.

In 1998 Ariel and Tony retired to Lakeview and treasured every day spent in what they considered one of Oregon’s most friendly, respectable and scenic towns. Ariel loved and was dedicated to her Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, her friends there and Father Landrith were a supportive family.

Ariel was preceded in death by her husband Tony in April 2007.

Survivors include son  and daughter-in-law Jason E. and Mary Smith of Winthrop, Wash.; daughter Lanette Smith of Lakeview; grandchildren Forest O. Thompson of Helena, Mont. and Sierra and Jason Hartney; great-grandchildren Timothy and Cora Hartney of Mt. Vernon,Wash.; Cousins Michael and Marianne Hadler-Brady and two sons Thomas and Alexander Hadler-Brady of Asker, Norway.

At Ariel’s request no services will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Library Building Fund, 513 Center St., Lakeview 97630.

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements.

Brad Corbyt Roofener, 54, a resident of Bly, died Friday evening, June 14, 2013 at his brother’s home in Forest Grove.

Brad was born Sept. 30, 1958 in Stayton, the son of the late Wilbur James Roofener and Louise Elizabeth Webster. He was raised and received his education in the communities of Cherry Grove and Gaston, having been a graduate of Gaston High School Class of 1975.

He had worked as a truck driver/broker for BCR Transport in Portland, which he owned and operated for over 20 years, until he retired in 2009.

Brad had resided on his floating home on the Columbia river at Rogers Marina in Portland for 20 years, until 2009 when he moved to Bly, where he had resided since.

Among his special interests he enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling and entertaining friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Louise Roofener.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law Jim and Debbie Roofener of Forest Grove; brothers Bob Roofener of Cherry Grove and Doug Roofener of Madras; his sister and brother-in-law Sharon K. and David Sharp of Gaston; sister Terry A. Everett, of Pasco, Wash.; uncle Bill Webster of Camden, Mo.; aunts Doris Roofener of Scio and JoAnn Webster Wood of Yukon, Okla.; 17 nieces and nephews.

Open Air Cryptside Services were held on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Forest View Mausoleum, 1161 W. Pacific Ave. in Forest Grove, with the Rev. Richard E. Osburn, retired United Church of Christ Minister, Gaston.

The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the American Cancer Society in his memory.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service for Jim Elder on Sunday,  June 30, 2013 at noon at the Elk’s Lodge. A reception will follow.

Richard Lane Shaw, 63, passed away in Richland, Wash. on Thursday, June 13, 2013 surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Lane was born in Lakeview on Jan. 28, 1950 to Leslie and Marion Shaw. He graduated from Lakeview High School in the class of 1969. While in high school he participated in basketball and track. After high school he attended Umpqua Community College. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1970 and served in the Vietnam conflict. After returning to the States, Lane moved to Salem, where he met his bride-to-be Kathi LaFramboise. Returning to Lakeview, Lane worked as a well driller for several years. From there they went to Wyoming for uranium tailings jobs, which also took them to Colorado. Finally settling in the Tri-Cities, Wash., where Lane worked in the locating utilities business until his retirement. Lane loved to fish, golf and he especially loved spending time with his family and spoiling all his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Lane is survived by his wife Kathi; brother and sister-in-law Alan and Nina Shaw; sister and brother-in-law Diana and Bill Millsap; sister Gail Reed; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Larry and Teri Arnall, Paul and Patty Lyons, Mike and Sue LaFramboise; nieces and nephews Ken and Jennifer Millsap, Mike and Tammy Millsap, Richard and Stephenie Millsap, Susan and Steve Lightle, Seth and Kayla Buss, Zak Shaw, Jeremy and Kelli LaFramboise, Joshua Arnall, Ryan and Heather Marr, Kristin and Heath VanPatton, Brian and Tammy LaFramboise, Kevin and Jamie Blair; numerous great-nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life in Lakeview at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, make donations in Lane’s name to the charity of your choice.

Lane’s philosophy of life was: Life’s journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting, “Holy crap, what a ride!!!!”

William Curtis (Curt) Mcadoo, 80, died at his home Friday, June 21, 2013 following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Mcadoo was born Jan. 26, 1933 to Elic and Oleva (Harden) Mcadoo in Locust Grove, Okla.

He was raised and educated in Vallejo, Calif. and graduated from high school there in 1951.

He was a member of the Navy Reserves while he attended the CA Maritime Academy. He received a bachelors degree from the academy and entered the US Navy in 1954. Curt served 27 years in the Navy and retired as a Commander. He was also an Aircraft Carrier Pilot.

He was married to Shirley Ann Metcalf Aug. 4, 1955 in Sasebo, Japan.

Following his retirement with the US Navy he was employed with the ARCO shipping division as a 2nd. Mate transporting oil from Valdaz, Ariz. to Long Beach, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Alice Walker.

Survivors include his wife Shirley of Lakeview; son William C. “Willie” Mcadoo of Napa, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law Morgen and Jim Houlis of San Luis Obispo,Calif.; grandchildren Selene and Alexandra Houlis; sisters Willene Hoverson of Anacortes, Wash., Norma MacDonald of Benecia, Calif., Micki Parisi of Auburn, Calif. and Patricia Gallez of Sun City, Ariz.; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 28, 2013 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Richard Landrith officiating. Burial will follow at the family plot at the New Pine Creek Cemetery.

The VFW Layne Clifton Post 4070 will participate in the burial services.

There will be a potluck luncheon at the family home following the burial.

Casket bearers: Stephen Metcalf, William Metcalf, Matt Sutfin, Luke Sutfin, Jim Houlis and Randy Curnow.

Honorary casket bearers: Ron Rathbone, Lee Sanders, Larry Hills, Al Monaco, Frank Metcalf and John Sutfin.

Contributions in memory of Mr. Mcadoo may be made to the Lake County Library Building Fund, 513 Center St., Lakeview 97630, the New Pine Creek Cemetery, C/O Sherrain Glenn, 928 Millview Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.

Barbara H. (Young) Green passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2013.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Paisley Community Center.

A catered luncheon will follow the service in the community center.

Alice Hancock, 79, died on Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Lake District Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident.

Alice was born to Leland and Prudence (Kartchner) Johnson in Thatcher, Ariz. on Nov. 6, 1933. She moved to Florence at the age of 14 and graduated from Florence High School.

At the time of her marriage to Sunny Hancock in Ashland on May 3, 1958, she was working as a telephone operator. She had a good long career as a cook, beginning in a restaurant and then for many years on the ZX Ranch in Paisley. After she and Sunny purchased their ranch on the Westside in 1978, she finished her career as a cook at the Westside Union School. Sharing her cooking skills with her daughter created many special times for her.

She was an accomplished seamstress and thoroughly loved to sew. Alice was a long time member of the Eagle’s Lodge and had been on the Wednesday evening bowling league for the past 47 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Sunny Hancock; sisters Jean McGuire and Mickey Hines.

Alice is survived by son and daughter-in-law Jake and Rhonda Hancock of Lakeview; daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Randy Huck of Paisley; brother Lee Johnson of Oregon City; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Lakeview Eagle’s Lodge on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 4 p.m.. A potluck dinner will be served in the Lodge following the service.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Lakeview Disaster Unit, P.O. Box 1007, Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Bonnie Rachel Young, 77, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 in India.

She was born Jan. 21, 1936 in Lakeview to George and Rachael Young . She was one of 12 children.

She married Caroll Jelley in Lakeview at the First Baptist Church.

Bonnie is survived by three children; two foster children; brother and sister-in-law Bert and Toxie Young of Lakeview; brother Mel Young of Lakeview; sisters Carmen Wilson of Ashland and Loretta Simpson of Medford; several grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was buried in India where she had lived for 40 years doing missionary work with her husband who is a third generation missionary.

Karen Norine (Burrell) Baldwin, 61, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 5, 2013 surrounded by family and the incredibly caring professionals at Lake District Hospital in  Lakeview.

Karen was born on Sept. 12, 1951 in Reno, Nev. to Chet and Nook Burrell.

Her late parents, Chet and Nook Burrell, were in the logging and ranching business in Modoc County, California. Karen attended primary schools in Keno, Davis Creek, Calif. and near Alturas, Calif. She graduated from Modoc High School with the class of 1969. Following high school she completed cosmetology school in Sacramento, Calif. She resided in Alturas and Redding, Calif. for many years before returning to Modoc County in 2007.

Karen was both an accomplished cook and a talented seamstress. She was expert in canning of fruits and vegetables, loved crafting with her grandchildren and excelled in knitting. She was an avid supporter of Modoc High School football, Alturas Little League, Davis Creek 4-H Club and the Alturas Jr. Livestock Show. She loved casino nights with her close friends and was a regular at the Davis Creek Store breakfasts.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chet and Nook Burrell; brother Johnny Burrell; foster brother Howard Wells.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Chet and Holly Blair of Battle Ground, Wash. and Scott and Katie Blair of Great Falls, Mont.;  brother Mark Burrell of Gold River, Calif.;  her sister-in-law Lucy Ketcherside; grandchildren Robin, Dean, Quinn, Ty and Morgan;  nephews Brad Burrell, Drew Burrell, Brian Burrell, Mike Wells and Andrew Wells;nieces Lynette Wells and Aliess Kingsley.

There will be a memorial service in celebration of Karen’s life at the Community Hall in Davis Creek, Calif., on Thursday, July 11 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Lake District Hospital, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630 to be used for oncology care services.

Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Hazel Irene Tilson, 81, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the Lake District Hospital/Nursing Home, Lakeview. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family carried her through many months of deteriorating health with Alzheimer’s disease. Hazel is now resting peacefully in the arms of her Savior Jesus.

Hazel was born on Dec. 31, 1931 in Fremont, Neb. to George and Elizabeth Carleton. She was the eldest of four children. From Nebraska, her parents moved the family west to Sandpoint, Idaho during the Depression years to find work. Later, the family moved again to Willow Ranch, Calif. It was here in Modoc County that Hazel lived out her life.

Hazel met her sweetheart, Ron Echard, in school, riding the bus together from Willow Ranch to Alturas, Calif. where they attended high school. The couple was married July 18, 1948. The couple lived a couple years at Willow Ranch where Ron was employed at the lumber mill, and then moved to the family ranch at Davis Creek, Calif. where she lived out the remaining 62 years of her life. Ron preceded her in death at age 45 in 1974.

Hazel had a variety of interests but they centered, in particular, around her faith, family, music, and the ranch. Her early married years were focused on caring for and nurturing her daughters.

Ron and Hazel both loved music and instilled that in their daughters from an early age. At a young age the girls sang as a quintet and the family performed at many events both in and out of the County. Hazel routinely sewed each of their matching dresses for the various events.

After marrying Perry on June 7, 1976 and the girls had all left home, her interests focused more on her home, yard and pets. She loved her flowers and the variety of birds that graced her yard. She and Perry worked together in their yard and spent many enjoyable hours sitting on the front porch watching the birds and squirrels at the feeders. All her children and grandchildren received beautiful crocheted afghans that will be cherished forever.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Ron; brother George; sister Dorothy; son-in-law Dennis Caldwell.

She is survived by her husband Perry of 37 years; daughters Lynette Sturgeon of Alturas, Calif.; Valene Clayton of Bremerton, Wash.; Arletta Anderson of Baker City; Rhonda Dorris of Yreka,Calif. and Marva Echard-Bassett of Coos Bay; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren.

Hazel’s life was celebrated at the family ranch at Davis Creek on July 2, 2013 and was followed with a graveside service at the Davis Creek Cemetery.

Michael George Hendrick, 54, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 12, 2013 during surgery at St. Alphonsis Hospital in Boise, Idaho.
Michael was born in Baker City on Aug. 21, 1958 to Bill and Beverly Hendrick. He lived in Lakeview for many years where he graduated from Lakeview High School, worked, and had a cabinet shop.
Michael loved to work with all kinds of wood and could build anything. He loved a good story and loved to listen to tall tales, and maybe tell a few! His laugh was soul-felt and infectious.
He went to Boise State University in 2004-2005 and majored in art. It was during this time he reconnected with his childhood sweetheart Diane Culbertson and they married on June 29,2005.
Michael and his beloved wife moved to Baker City where he had several small businesses. His favorite was operating a food cart where he specialized in smoked and BBQ’ed meats and his own “secret sauces” for his salads and sandwiches. Michael and Diane also attended the Calvary Baptist Church in Baker.
Michael was preceded in death by his father Bill Hendrick.
He is survived by his wife Diane; mother Beverly Hendrick; stepchildren Emily and James; brother and sister-in-law Larry and Jan Hendrick;sister and brother-in-law Sherie and Gary Dills; niece Jody Minker and family and niece Ashley Givens and family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Newbridge Nazarene Church, in Newbridge (3 miles north of Richland, Oregon) July 18, 2013 at 10 a.m.. The service will be followed by a graveside service at the Eagle Valley Cemetery, with a reception immediately following at Eagle Valley Park in Richland.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Mike’s honor can be made to the Baker City Food Bank or Rachel Pregnancy Center.