Colonel Roger Clark Inman
Lola Imogene Smith
Mary Knee
“Jack” Sieg
Margaret Nichols
Colonel Roger Clark Inman
(Feb. 23, 1938 - Jan. 6, 2009)
Roger Clark Inman, 70, died Jan. 6, 2009, peacefully at his home in Tallahassee after fighting a long and courageous battle with leukemia.
Military graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Roger Inman was born Feb. 23, 1938, in Ontario, Ore., the son of Marion Inman and his biological mother, Laura Harsin. He was later adopted by Gertrude Inman. He moved to Baker City, Oregon as a child where he attended school, graduating from Baker High School in 1956. He attended Oregon State University for 3 years where he majored in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. He was then accepted into Washington State University where he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1963. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant and was stationed at Myrtle Beach AFB, SC for 2 years working as a Base Veterinarian. He was then assigned to Ramstein AB in Germany for the next 3 years, also as Base Veterinarian. The Air Force then sent him to The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH where he earned his Master of Science degree in Pharmacology/Toxicology. He was then assigned to Kelly AFB in San Antonio, TX as an Air Force Consultant Toxicologist Ecologist. There he spent much of his time researching Agent Orange and how the Air Force could safely dispose of it. He also directed the operation of an aquatic toxicology laboratory. His next assignment was to Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio where he was Chief of the Environmental Quality Branch of the Air Force Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory. There he managed and researched programs dealing with environmental and toxicological problems. He was then sent back to The Ohio State University for his didactic studies toward a Ph.D. in toxicology. His next assignment was again at the Air Force Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory where he was the Officer in Charge of the Toxicology Branch. There he managed and provided technical expertise to provide medical intelligence for deployment of many Air Force systems including the Air Launch Cruise Missile and other new aerospace systems. He was later assigned as Chief of the Toxic Hazards Division where he developed a toxicokinetic studies laboratory. He completed his Ph.D. while serving as the Officer in Charge of the AFAMRL He was also appointed Toxicology Consultant to the U.S. Surgeon General. For his work at the Laboratory, he was awarded The Legion of Merit by the Air Force.
In 1984, he retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Air Force and moved to Tallahassee to become Chief of the new Bureau of Pesticides, Division of Inspection, Florida Department of Agriculture where he worked for 5 years. He served as the Toxicology Consultant to the Commissioner of Agriculture. He and the other scientists in the Bureau evaluated pesticides and their effect on the environment. He then transferred to Department of Health where he was Chief of Environmental Toxicology until he retired in 2000. He was the Toxicology Consultant to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. His job with the Department of Health included Hazardous Waste Sites, Indoor Air problems and other public health issues.
He authored or co-authored many peer-reviewed articles pertaining to toxicology and the environment. He was a member of The Society of Toxicology, a Diplomat of The American Board of Toxicology, American Veterinary Medical Association, a Diplomat of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology, American Academy of Veterinary and Comparative Toxicology, American Society of Veterinary Physiologists and Pharmacologists and the Florida Environmental Health Association. He was also a member of the FSU University Musical
Associates and the FSU Theater Patrons. He had also served as Krewe Chief for the Antebellum Statehood Krewe in Springtime Tallahassee.
He was married to his high school sweetheart, Karen Carnes in June, 1960 in Portland, Ore. They shared 48 years together enjoying the sights and sounds of the places they lived during his years in the Air Force. Upon retirement he and Karen spent many happy days enjoying the great outdoors in their recreational vehicle. He loved fishing, computers and music.
Roger is survived by his wife, Karen, and his four daughters and their spouses, Ann Gaylord (Eric) of Huntington Beach, Calif., Amy Demins (Billy) of Maitland, Flor., Jill-Marie Inman (Kenneth Ryan) of Leesburg, Virg., and Marla Blair (Brian) of Tallahassee. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Megan and Ryan Gaylord, Bobby and Ben Landerman, Julia and Keith Inman-Ryan, and Sydney Blair. He is also survived by a brother, John Inman and wife Jody, of Salinas, Calif.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, please donate in his memory to the USO, the American Red Cross, or the Leukemia Society in care of Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, Ore. 97814. Also, a donation of blood would be appreciated since his blood transfusions helped him so much.
Mary Knee
(May 7, 1933 - Jan. 5, 2009)
May Knee, 75, who spent most of her life in Baker City, died at Rosemont Assisted Living Facility in Houston, Tex. on Jan. 5, 2009, following an extended illness.
In the summer of 2007 her son Chip moved her to Houston to be close to him in order to coordinate her medical care.
Mary was born May 7, 1933, to Ignaz and Mary Poechhacker in Tacoma, Wash., where she also spent her childhood.
She has a long marriage to Clifford Knee, from whom she was widowed in 1992.
Mary spent her working days as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed camping, activities with the local snowmobile club, cooking and baking, and tending to the raspberries that filled her backyard.
She is survived by her son Chip in Houston, Tex., her sister Jeannette LeGrande, now in Seattle, Wash., and three step daughters, Julie Swank in Lewiston, Ida., Dorothy Streeter in La Grande, Ore., and Fran Archibald in Escondido, Calif.
Her son plans to return to Baker City with her ashes for service in late February, after which she will be placed with her husband at their memorial site in Mount Hope Cemetery. The exact service time and location will be announced at a later date.
Margaret Nichols
(April 24, 1939 - Jan. 9, 2009)
Margaret Lucille Nichols, 69, died January 9, 2009, at Ashley Manor Care Center surrounded by her family in Baker City.
Following her wishes she will be cremated, and there will be an informal day of remembrance and reflection at the home of Les Nichols, 2250 16th Street (16th and Baker), Wednesday, January 14, 2009, between the hours 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Please contact Kari at (541)523-5946.
Margret was born April 24, 1939, in Weed, Calif. to Verta Bates Kelly. She was later adopted by her stepdad, Monroe Arnald, who she always considered her “dad.” The family moved to Ten Mile, Ore., where she grew up and attended the Olalla School.
Margaret married Leslie Nichols in Southerland, Ore. on April 8, 1958. Together they had 4 children.
Margaret was a homemaker and stay at home mom. She enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. She liked to crochet and knit and loved to work in the yard and flowers. She will always be remembered by her grandchildren as “the grandma who made great cookies.” Everyone who knew her will miss her smiling face and fun-loving laugh. She will be deeply missed by all the people whose lives she touched. She is now an Angel among us.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Leslie Nichols of Baker City; children Jodi Thomas and family of Baker City, Kari Nichols and family of Grandview, Washington, Leslie “Bud” Nichols and family of Baker City, Robert “Bob” Nichols and family of Iowa; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Verta and Monroe Arnald, and 2 brothers: Richard and Milo Kelly.
The family would like to thank the staff of Ashley Manor and Pathway Hospice for the outstanding care they provided for mom.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pathway Hospice or Ashley Manor, in care of Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, Ore. 97814.
“Jack” Sieg
(April 21, 1921 - Jan. 6, 2009)
Prentiss “Jack” Sieg, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at the McKay Dee Hospital.
He was born on April 21, 1921, in Baker, Ore., a son of Lynn and Pearl Rohner Sieg.
Jack married Helen Francis on Aug. 24, 1945, in Las Vegas, Nev.
During his tours of duty with the Air Force, he had many interesting assignments in the US and the Far East. He flew combat missions from England over Germany on D Day. He was flight commander. While assigned to Kadena Air Force Base in Japan, he was in a Special Mission Group flying secret missions in airplanes painted black retrieving special agents from places like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Singapore and China. He was an Air Rescue Pilot at Naha, Okinawa flying SA-16s for water landings. Jack’s last assignment was Director of Flight Operations at Andrews Air Base , Maryland. He retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1971 and moved to Cocoa Beach, Florida and then returned to Utah.
Jack loved to fish and golf.
Surviving is his wife, Helen of Brigham City.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Norbert and Desmond Sieg and one sister, Wanda Williams.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be sent to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at the Brigham City 6th Ward Chapel, 105 W. Fishburn, Brigham City.
A viewing was held on Tuesday from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Combined Veterans of Box Elder County.
You may send condolences to the family at www.gilliesfuneralchapel.com.
Lola Imogene Smith
(Dec. 15, 1919 - Dec. 28, 2009)
Lola Imogene Smith, beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 28, 2008. Lola was welcomed into the world by Marvin and Gussie Baisley on December 15, 1919 in Baker City, Ore. Lola grew up and married her one-true love Bertram Arthur Smith on April 7, 1937, in Weiser, Idaho. Lola was the loving wife of Bert for over 71 years. During their long and happy marriage, they raised three children: two daughters, Bonnie and Hal Perry of Eugene, Shirley and Virgil Martin of Sunriver, and son Lorin and Donna Smith of Medford.
Throughout her life, Lola was actively involved in family. All of her children were born in Baker City. Later the family moved to Portland, while Bert completed his education. They moved to Roseburg to set up a physician practice and complete the raising of their family. Lola was involved in helping with all the ventures pursued by family members, including the physician practice, Roseburg Antique Car Club, Royal Neighbors of America, and Daughters of the Nile, which is a support organization for the Shriners.
Lola was a happy woman, best-known for her loving smile and delightful laughter. Her sense of humor was as comforting as her warm hugs. Lola was a wonderful hostess, eagerly accepting the challenge of hosting large-scale family gatherings and reunions and car club and Shriners events. These events were routinely hosted at their country home in Garden Valley, which is affectionately named “Buzzard Gulch.” Lola made entertaining at the country-home look easy, in spite of limited hot water, a wood-burning cook-stove and outhouse-style restrooms. Guests were soon engulfed in Lola’s warmth, charm and elaborate meals. To say that a visit to the ranch was memorable is an understatement. Due to Bert and Lola’s hard work, extensive creativity and love and devotion to family and friends, many have experienced joy.
Lola is survived by her husband, Bert, her three children numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Verl, Vern, Helen and LaVelle. A celebration of life is planned for the summer of 2009 at Buzzard Gulch. |
