Herbert Bunch, Sr.
‘Jeanne’ Emery
Burma Joy Halley
‘Al’ Quinonez
Ruby Spray
Herbert Bunch, Sr.
(Aug. 29, 1947 - Dec. 11, 2008)
Herbert “Herbie” Hamilton Bunch. Sr., 61, died Thursday Dec. 11, 2008, at
his home in Baker City where he shared his life with his beloved companion
of 12 years, Cathy Woods, and his long-time friend Bill Hanks.
Herbie was born in Baker City on Aug. 29, 1947, to Samuel and Juanita
Bunch. After a brief tour in the Army in Germany and Vietnam Herbie would
do many jobs until he found truck driving. He did that until he was
medically unable.
Herbie had many passions in his life. One was music. If you asked anyone
who knew him, they would say he loved it and was very passionate when he
sang or played. He also loved to play shuffleboard and was one of the
original “F Troop” members at the Idle Hour. The one true passion Herbie
had was being with family and if you knew him you were family. Herbie was
a big man in body but an even bigger man in soul. He loved everyone no
matter what.
Herbie was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Juanita Bunch, his
sister Patricia Hessiltine, his brother Billie Bunch and his grandson Trace
Bunch.
Survivors include his sister Glenda Lambert, Sue Boone, brother Samuel Bunch
Jr, children include Jennie and Russell Johnson, Laurel Bunch and Patrick
Berna, Robbie Tate, Scott and Alice Bunch, Misty Bunch, Hoss and Mandy
Bunch. Step children Lee, Stacey, Donald, Terri and Teressa, 20
grandchildren, also many nieces and nephews and family.
Nobody loved a party like Herbie and per his wishes there will be no
funeral, but a celebration of life, which will be held at the Eagles Aerie
#3456, 2935 H St. at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 and the family asks
that everyone bring a memory and a dish.
There will be a viewing on Dec. 17, 2008, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the
Coles Funeral Home for anyone who wishes to say goodbyes to our beloved big
man.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions in Herbie’s memory may direct
them to a charity of one’s choice. This may be done through the Coles
Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Baker City, Ore. 97814.
‘Jeanne’ Emery
(Aug. 27, 1927 - Dec. 3, 2008)
Alberta “Jeanne” Emery, 81, passed away Dec. 3, 2008, at St. Luke’s Hospital
in Boise, Idaho. A Celebration of Life Service was held at 1 p.m., Dec. 13,
2008, at the Baker City Christian Church.
Jeanne was born in Baker City, Ore., Aug. 27, 1927, to Sam and Belle Ward
Morin, the youngest of six children. She attended Baker High School. Jeanne
married Bud Winebarger and together they had six children, only two of whom
survived infancy. Jeanne lived in Corvallis, Ore., for many years and worked
at the Veterinarian Lab at Oregon State University. Her work there and her
close working relationship with her father taught Jeanne a great deal about
the care of animals. Throughout her childhood and for years after, she
worked alongside her father caring for the family farm. At the same time,
she learned her way around the kitchen working alongside her mother. Jeanne
was an excellent cook and a wonderful hostess. Her home was always open to
family and friends and her care and compassion for other people was an
intricate part of her life. Even though she worked full-time while she
raised her two daughters, there were fun times with taffy pulls, slumber
parties and horseback riding. To her daughters, Sheila and Marcia, she was a
loving mother who gave all her energy to making their lives better.
Jeanne moved back to Baker City in 1970 and met the love of her life. On
July 3, 1972, Jeanne and Joe were married and in their 36 years together it
was obvious they were soul mates. Together they owned and operated the Log
Cabin and leased and worked several ranches around Baker and Keating
Valleys. She also gardened and canned every year. She loved to dance and
laugh, play practical jokes and have a good time. She enjoyed being a part
of a large extended family with 92 first cousins and attended countless
family reunions. Joe and Jeanne watched as their grandchildren and then
great grandchildren participated in many, many rodeos.
Jeanne was very honest and trustworthy and she could be counted on whenever
there was a need. Her compassion extended to people and animals with equal
devotion. In the last years of their lives, Jeanne gave wonderful care to
both of her parents. She has a very big heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Belle Morin; her daughter
Marcia Pender; her sister and best friend, Bette O’Hara and her other four
siblings.
Survivors include her husband Joe Emery of Baker City; her children Sheila
Valentine and husband Bruce of Haines, Ore., Joann Wellman and her husband
Stan of Baker City, Ore., and Joedy Emery and wife Sandy of North Powder,
Ore.; Grandchildren Fawn Kerns and husband Tom, Misty Row and husband Rich,
Garla Rowe, Donny Rowe, Lisa Lisn, and Sherryce, Jamie, Luke, MaKayla and
Austin Emery; and four great-grandchildren.
Gray’s West is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Memorial contributions
can be made to CASA, Best Friends or MayDay through Gray’s West.
Burma Joy Halley
(Nov. 13, 1938 - Dec. 5, 2008)
Burma Joy Halley passed away at her home in Coos Bay, Ore., on Dec. 5, 2008.
A memorial mass was held for Joy Halley, 70, of Coos Bay, Dec. 10, 2008, at
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Reverend Karl Schray was the celebrant. A
graveside memorial service will be held early summer of 2009 at Pine Haven
Cemetery in Halfway, Ore.
Joy was born Nov. 13, 1938, at McCall, Idaho, the daughter of John and Mary
Ellen (Niccum) Edmunson. She was raised and educated in Council, Idaho,
graduating from Council High School. Joy was married to Leston “Les” Halley
on Nov. 7, 1958, in Idaho. They made their home in Boise, where he worked as
a project manager for Morrison-Knutson. They spent time living and traveling
all around the country, including time in Alaska before moving to Pendleton,
Ore., in the early 1980s. She worked as a certified nursing assistant for
the Oregon State Department of Senior and Disabled Services for many years.
Joy has made her home in Coos Bay for the last three years.
Joy enjoyed the out-of-doors, camping, fishing, and gardening. She was a
member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and the Red Hat Society.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Kathy Halley of
Valdez, Alaska; sons, Jimmy Halley of Coos Bay, Ore., and Walter Halley of
Nampa, Idaho; granddaughters, Chelsea and Rachael Halley of Seattle, Wash.;
brothers, John Edmunson of Council, Idaho, and Timber Edmunson of Nampa,
Idaho; sister, Tyhee Epsy of Coos Bay, Ore., and numerous nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leston Halley, and by a sister,
Euphama Edmunson.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home.
‘Al’ Quinonez
(Sept. 5, 1919 - Dec. 8, 2008)
Aurelio “Al” Morales Quinonez, 89, died Dec. 8, 2008, at his home in Baker
City.
At his request, there will be no services. Cremation by Eastern Oregon
Pioneer Crematory.
Al was born Sept. 5, 1919, near Holbrook, Ariz., to Jose and Alfides
(Morales) Quinonez. At the age of 15, Al left school and road on the last
great cattle drive in the United States, where he cooked for all the men.
While on the drive, the Chief of the tribe gave him a book to learn and
further his education. The Chief taught him arithmetic, algebra,
composition, etc. With only nine years of formal education, Al was very
intelligent and learned subjects beyond high school on the drive.
In March of 1942, Al learned through friends that the Johns Manville Company
in Lompoc, Calif., was hiring men to work mining asbestos. Al worked many
years with the company before retiring in the late 1970’s.
Al was an accredited marksman with the National Rifle Association of
Arizona. While in Lompoc, he worked as a Range Officer and Firearms Training
Operator for not only the local police departments but also FBI agents.
Al was a skilled craftsman. He loved working in his shop full of every tool
imaginable. He built furniture, birdhouses and yard décor. As part of his
Native American heritage, Al went through the tribal ceremony to be able to
create Kachinas. He made many beautiful Kachinas that were equal to the
quality of the most famous Kachina artist in the United States, his cousin.
He was preceded in death by his sons John Quinonez and Jerry Melton.
Al is survived by his wife Wilma Quinonez of Baker City; sons Ray Griffin of
Baker City and Don Griffin of Meridian, Idaho; grandsons Johnny Quinonez of
Carson City, Nev., and Wayne Melton of Baker City, Ore., and many more
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army in care of Gray’s
West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.
Ruby Spray
(Sept. 27, 1919 - Dec. 8, 2008)
Ruby Elizabeth Spray, 89, of Baker City, Ore., died Dec. 8, 2008, at St.
Elizabeth Health Services in Baker City.
At a later date, the family will have a private ceremony to scatter her
cremated remains.
Ruby was born Sept. 27, 1919, in Cedar, Iowa, to Boyd and Pearl (Wright)
Hott. She was raised in Hillsboro, Iowa and graduated from Hillsboro High
School. Ruby went on to Cosmetology school in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
On Sept. 10, 1941, she married Thomas Spray. Thomas was in the military and
when he was sent over seas, Ruby returned to Hillsboro to live with her
parents and await Tom’s return. After his discharge from service, Ruby and
Tom moved to Basin, Wyo. In 1947, they moved to Billings, Mont., where they
lived until this May when they moved to Baker City to be near their
daughter.
Throughout the years Ruby worked on and off as a beautician. She also
volunteered her time at the Billings Hospital as a Pink Lady.
Ruby liked to create needlepoints. She also was a beautiful seamstress.
Ruby LOVED dogs, she adored them, especially her last dog, Amy.
She was preceded in death by her brother Leland Hott and her parents Boyd
and Pearl Hott.
Ruby is survived by her husband Tom Spray of Baker City; daughter Tonita
Croghan and her husband John of Baker City; grandson Sean Croghan of
Beaverton; and great-granddaughter Gabriella Croghan of Beaverton.
Memorial contributions can be made to the ASPCA in care of Gray’s West &
Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.
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