Sue Barton
Melinda Burke
‘Fred’ Corbin
Chuck Coyle
Linda Lee Freemantle
Gary Summers
Jeffery Wiley Rogers
Donna Morin
Joshua Summers
Sue Barton
(Jan. 12, 1942 - Dec. 8, 2008)
Sue Helen (Crader) Barton, 66, of Terre Haute, Ind., died Dec. 8, 2008, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.
Sue was born in Eugene on Jan. 12, 1942, to Oliver and Helen Crader. They moved to Joseph were she attended Joseph Elementary school and lived in Joseph until high school. She moved to Baker and lived with Dan and Alice Warnock and graduated from Baker High School in 1960.
Sue met Jeff Barton while visiting her brother Butch who was in the Navy, married Jeff and moved to Terre Haute, Ind. where she remained until her death.
She was a former president for the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Police, and was a loving mother and homemaker.
She will be remembered for the unconditional love that she gave her entire family. She is survived by three sons, Darrin Barton and wife Jennifer, Greg Barton and special friend Melissa and Jarrett Barton; two daughters, Diana Deighton and husband Dan, and Danielle Worley and husband Brian; a sister, Linda Fordice and husband Phillip; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Fairplay and husband Johnny, Craig, Morgan, and Brooke Deighton, Kacie Barton, Brayton, Mayson, and Kamdyn Barton, Kaylynn Barton and Anthony Barton; a great-granddaughter, Piper Addison Fairplay; a great-grandson, Gavin Jeffrey Deighton; several nieces and nephews; and the family of Alice and Dan Warnock of Baker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey W. Barton, who died March 26, 2008; her parents; two sisters, Nancy Gonzalez and Elaine LeFever; and a brother, Butch Crader.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a Memorial Fund for Sue Barton’s Grandchildren, c/o Terre Haute Savings Bank, 533 Ohio St., Terre Haute, IN 47807.
Melinda Burke
(Sept. 29, 1949 - Dec. 14, 2008)
Melinda Sue Burke, 59, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., a former Baker City resident, died Dec. 14, 2008, at her home with her loving family with her.
She was born on Sept. 29, 1949, in Huntington Park, Calif., to Kenneth and Jeanne Ackerman Wells. She grew up in Southern California but also lived in Hawaii, Oregon and Nevada before moving to Lake Havasu in 2004 to be closer to her son, Ethan and her dad, Ken Wells.
Soon after, she was joined by another son, Eli and her daughters, Emily and Edie.
While living in Baker City, Melinda worked at many different jobs: the restaurant industry, which she always loved; and herbs and health foods, which she totally believed in. She also was a representative for Pampered Chef and really enjoyed the parties her patrons gave where she demonstrated her products and cooked some amazing dishes.
Her children grew up and attended school in Baker City and she was a volunteer at the many sports her children played and was always one of the most vocal in the cheering sections. Her many friends will remember her as being a dedicated and loving mother.
She was an avid sports fan and watched football, baseball, basketball and tennis and could quote stats with the best of them.
In Havasu, she was employed at the Black Bear restaurant. Her family said she was a favorite with the patrons there because of her smiling face and her ability to remember their names, the names of their children, their favorite dishes and whether or not they took their coffee black or with cream and sugar.
Melinda was raised in the Lutheran faith and was very devout in her love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Survivors include her four children, Ethan, Emily, Eli and Edie Burke, two granddaughters, Finnlee and Madilyn, and her father, Kenneth Wells and his wife, Barbara, all of Lake Havasu; sister, Jenise Soukup and her husband, Art, of Kingman, Ariz.; niece, Allyson Townsend and her husband, Jeff, and their daughters, Kendall and Kahlan of Gladstone; nephew, Darren Soukup of Flagstaff, Ariz.; special friend, Hannah Rigueiro of Scottsdale, Ariz.; stepsisters, Daina Reckelhoff, Donna Contopulos, Christine Mager and Sheryl Bustinand their families, all in Southern California; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; and her mother, Jeanne A. Wells.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of Havasu, P.O.Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405.
Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home, 21 Riviera Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 or www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.
‘Fred’ Corbin
(July 2, 1936 - Nov. 26, 2008)
Frederick Neal “Fred” Corbin, 72, of Granite, died Nov. 26, 2008.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Jan 3, 2009 at Lienkaemper Funeral Chapel of Ontario.
Fred was born on July 2, 1936, at Seattle, Wash. His family then moved to Ketchikan, Alaska. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard and then attended Oregon State University at Corvallis where he studied to be a pharmacist.
During that time he met and married Diana Jean Bjorkman. They had seven children: Terresa, Lisa, Kristi, Sue, Steve, Rick and Kim. He was employed by Salem Memorial Hospital as chief pharmacist for many years.
He also was appointed by former Gov. Tom McCall as president of the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.
After his divorce, he met the love of his life, Anne E. Klemp. They traveled, hiked, camped and explored with all the kids in tow. Fred moved his family to Ontario where he worked as head pharmacist at Bi-Mart for 20 years and also farmed 20 acres.
In 1998, Fred lost his beloved Anne. He didn’t know what to do next and so his daughter, Kristi, encouraged him to try snowmobiling at Granite and he never left. He loved his snowmobiling and took many adventurous rides, although his daughter grounded him many times for jumping and racing.
He also enjoyed his routine visits from his sons, Rick and Steve. They took rides on their four-wheelers, hiked, kayaked and sipped Scotch in the evenings.
Fred served two terms as Granite mayor and was always trying to improve the Granite community.
He will be dearly missed, his family said.
Survivors include his children; brothers, Bob and Carl; sister, Jean; and 11 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Granite City Park Fund.
Chuck Coyle
(June 18, 1935 - Dec. 19, 2008)
Chuck Coyle, 73, of Cambridge, Idaho, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 19, 2008, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise. A Memorial Service ~ Celebration of Chuck’s life will be held at the Pine Valley Presbyterian Church in Halfway on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at 10 a.m. (11 a.m. MST.) Friends are invited to join the family for a potluck reception following the service at the Pine Valley Presbyterian Fellowship Hall.
Charles Everett Coyle was born on June 18, 1935, in Loveland, Colo. He graduated from high school in 1953 and then served in the Air National Guard. In 1965, Chuck married Donna Douglas and together they spent the next forty-three years celebrating life together. They had two children Craig Edward and Kimberley.
Chuck worked in the construction field for 44 years before retiring in Potlatch, Idaho, where he loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. His favorite pastime activities were bowling, hunting, and fishing.
Some of his favorite times were spent with his grandchildren. He was very proud of his oldest grandson, Kris, who graduated from high school and then went on to attend the University of Idaho. Also Chuck loved going to Montana to watch his grandson Daniel in his sporting and scouting events. Hunter, his youngest grandson, was always entertaining Grandpa with his farm animals, cars, and marble game. Chuck’s last outing was to watch his grandson Robyn play in an honor band at Nampa, Idaho. All of Chuck’s grandsons were very important to him, and he enjoyed them very much.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Donna, son Craig and wife Melani and their sons Daniel and Hunter of Missoula, Mont., daughter Kimberley and husband Rob Vowell and their sons Kris and Robyn of Cambridge, Idaho, his brother John and his wife Joan Coyle of Port Angeles, Wash., and his brother Harry and his wife Shirley Coyle of Halfway, Ore.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Alice Coyle, sister Ruth, and brothers Vern and Verley Coyle.
Those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Chuck may do so to the Cambridge High School FFA and/or Program through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home P.O. Box 543, Halfway, Ore. 97834.
Linda Lee Freemantle
(July 27, 1948 - Dec. 21, 2008)
Memorial Service ~ Celebration of Linda's Life was held at the Richland Christian Church in Richland, Ore., on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at 1 p.m. Interment at Eagle Valley Cemetery. Friends were invited to join the family for a reception to be held following the service at the New Bridge Grange Hall.
Linda Freemantle passed away peacefully with family by her side on Dec. 16, 2008. She was born July 27, 1948, to Esther and Ed Miller in Ontario, Ore. Linda was the youngest of four children. She grew up and received her education in Ontario. After graduation she made her home in Washington and worked as a bookkeeper.
Linda married Terrell Freemantle on July 12, 1973. They lived in The Dalles, Ore. and while Linda worked as a hotel manager, her best loved career was as wife to Terrell and mother to James, Korey, and Heather. Then later came her grandchildren, Jayme, Dustin, Mattison, Blayne, Aaron and Krista all of whom she adored.
Linda was the joy of the family. She had a quick wit and had the kind of effervescent personality that drew people to her. She was a family favorite and developed many dear and close friends. She never met a stranger and quickly became friends with everyone she met. Linda took part in every blood drive that came to town, she was glad to be a donor. She loved to quilt, make afghans, play cards or take in a day of fishing. Linda truly enjoyed her time traveling with Terrell, especially taking cruises.
Mid-life, Linda was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. While the family was devastated for her, Linda met this challenge with strength and good grace. While it slowed her down at times, she never let it stop her from doing what she wanted to do.
She was a member of the New Bridge Grange and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Linda is survived by her husband, Terrell; her children, James and his wife Amanda of Milton Freewater, Ore.; Korey, and Heather both of The Dalles, Ore.; grandchildren Jayme, Dustin and Blayne of Milton Freewater, Ore. and Mattison and Krista of The Dalles, Ore.; Aaron Elkin of Portland, Ore.; her mother Esther Blind of Mesa Ariz.; siblings, Clara Berger and her husband Doug, of Kennewick, Wash.; Evelyn Swirbul and her husband Arnold of Mesa, Ariz. and brother John Miller,of The Dalles, Ore. Sister-in-law Carolyn and her husband Bob Cavaner of Myrtle Creek, Ore. She was favorite aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.
She leaves a deep hole in the heart of our family and that of her friends.
She will be greatly missed.
Donations may be made to the Oregon Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home P.O. Box 543 Halfway, Ore. 97834
Donna Morin
(Feb. 7, 1939 - Dec. 17, 2008)
Donna Beth Morin, 69, Died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at her home in Hereford.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel in Baker City. A reception was held at the Baker County Extension Building immediately following the services. Lynn Shumway of the Burnt River Community Church will officiate.
Donna Beth Morin was born Feb. 7, 1939 in Newcastle, Wyo., to Grover Scott Jenkins and Nina Hazel (McHenry) Jenkins. She graduated from Wyo.‚ East High School at Hood River, Ore., in 1958.
Donna married Wayne Eugene Morin on June 18, 1960, at the Assembly of God Church in Hood River, Ore.
Donna worked for most of her life as a Rancher and Homemaker. Her hobbies included needlework, gardening, cooking and canning, fishing and traveling.
Donna worked the ranch alongside Wayne until retirement. Their ranch, which has been in the family for generations, received recognition from the Oregon Century Farm & Ranch Program. After retirement, she went to work on her hobbies. She was a devoted grandma and liked to fish with Cody and Tyler on the Burnt River. Donna had traveled to Europe with Wayne and Waynette in 1995, and had traveled to several states visiting family and friends.
Donna Beth Morin is survived by her husband Wayne Morin; daughter Waynette Morin of Hereford, son-in-law John Belveal of Hereford, son Ralph Morin and wife Cori of Summerville; grandchildren Cody and Tyler Belveal of Hereford, Ellie Brook and Hailey Morin of Summerville.
She was preceded in death by her father Grover Jenkins, mother Hazel Jenkins and brother Richard Feron.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Burnt River School, or to a charity of one’s choice in care of Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave, Baker City, Ore. 97814.
Jeffery Wiley Rogers
(May 7, 1964 - Dec. 20, 2008)
A Memorial Service was held in honor of Jeffery Wiley Rogers on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 2625 Hughes Lane, Baker City, Ore.
Jeffery Wiley Rogers passed from this life on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, due to problems related to chronic kidney disease. Jeffery was born May 7, 1964, to Robert W. and Geri Rogers in John Day, Ore. He was a 1983 Baker High School graduate and lived in Baker City for his entire life except for his first four years. During his life he held jobs as a clerk at the Cut-Rate Meat Market, Truck Corral, and then at Cenex until his health prevented him from working full time. During his final years, he took a job delivering papers for the Baker City Herald. He used this job as well as the service he freely rendered in his church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, to help him forget his own problems in the service of others.
Those who knew Jeff were inspired by his drive to serve others and improve the world around him. Although the last decade of his life was characterized by many health problems and their accompanying infirmities, Jeff spent very little time dwelling on these problems. Instead, he chose to minimize the adversity he faced by focusing on others.
He will be missed by all who knew him, but most especially his mother, Geri. He is also survived by an aunt Marlene Semp of Portland, and an uncle Normon H. Lewis of Germany.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family to help defray expenses through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543 Halfway, OR 97834.
Gary Summers
(Died Dec. 13, 2008)
Gary Summers, 48, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 as a result of a motor vehicle accident near Durkee, Ore.
A Memorial Service ~ Celebration of Gary’s Life was held on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 2 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Durkee. Friends were invited to join the family for a reception to be held following the service at the Durkee School.
There is something full circle about Gary passing from this life in Eastern Oregon.
His father Virgil Carson "Butch" Summers was born and raised in Baker and the family went there every summer when Gary was a boy. Butch's best friend, Glen Hall was an uncle to Gary and took him under his wing when Gary lived in Baker during the l970s. Gary's oldest brother James Michael Summers spent a majority of his adult life living in Baker, married Jodi and had his son Joshua there. If there is a plan, Eastern Oregon makes sense, if any sense can be made of this tragedy.
Gary lived most of his life in San Diego Calif. Since his other siblings had relocated elsewhere, he became the closest to his mother, living with her off and on. She will feel his loss more than anyone. But Gary was well liked by many people and had friends in many circles. He was always cheerful and pleasant, talkative and a great story teller. Full of facts about many topics, he amused people with his perception and humor. An avid reader, he powered through numerous books during his life.
Gary had an affinity with the ocean, a fisherman to the core. He worked in the sport fishing industry and was happiest in that world. Always a hard worker, he could fix nearly anything, take on almost any handyman job and always with a smile. Gary was also an excellent cook and loved to eat. His interests leaned toward nature, he mostly watched Discovery and nature programs which is where he picked up many of his 'fun facts'. His tender loving side just glowed when he was around animals of any sort. There was a sweetness to him that we all loved.
Gary was so happy to reconnect and spend time with his nephew Josh. He told his mother on the phone that night "Mom, I'm having so much fun" and his sister that if it weren't for his mother in San Diego he would move back to Oregon immediately. Goodbye my dear little brother, you will be sorely missed by many.
Those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Gary may do so to help the family with funeral expenses through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834
Joshua Summers
(Sept 22, 1979 - Dec. 13, 2008)
Joshua Summers, 29, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, the result of a motor vehicle accident near Durkee.
A Memorial Service ~ Celebration of Joshua’s Life was held on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Durkee. Friends were invited to join the family for a reception to be held following at the Durkee School.
Joshua Michael Line Summers was born in Baker City, Ore. on Sept. 22, 1979, to James Michael and Jodi Lynn (Bottoms) Summers. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Bill Bottoms and Virgil “Butch” Summers and by his father “Jim” Summers.
He spent most of his early childhood in Eastern Oregon, growing up in the open spaces and fresh air. He moved with his family to Massachusetts in the late 80s but later returned, settling in Idaho. He finished his high school education and learned what would become his career, painting, in the job corps. He was very proud of these accomplishments.
He married Tamara Lerback on Sept. 7, 2002, in Caldwell, Idaho. They, along with her children James, Angelica, Michael and April, settled down in Cascade, Idaho, and made a home. Josh loved his kids more than anything in the world. He put most of his energy into work so he could give his kids a life he never had. Tamie says he was the best provider a woman could ask for; he was by far the most intelligent, funny and hard working man she has had the pleasure of knowing. She and the children will miss him always.
Josh continued to paint houses and eventually established his own business, which he loved. Josh was an outdoorsman from day one. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to share his stories with everyone. He loved to make giant bonfires and hang out with family and friends. He loved to camp, cut firewood; go for drives in the mountain, travel, snowboard, snowmobile and 4x4. He also dabbled in photography and made it a point to teach the children how to do all these things.
Josh was always there to help a person in need. He was such a compassionate and caring person. His sister Lane told of a time when josh was four or five, she found a couple of ticks on his stomach and tried to remove them. Josh cried and cried because he wanted to keep his new friends, they liked him. It didn’t matter who or what you were, Josh cared.
His mother Jodi Nickerson, sisters Lane, Kaylin, Devon and Stasia will forever love and miss him, as will his grandmothers, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was such a presence in our lives; he filled us all with love and laughter. We love you, Joshy!
Those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Josh may do so to help the family with funeral expenses through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.
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