Myrtle W. Bishop
Billy Brent Cole
Cindy Haynes
Nadine Stephens
Myrtle W. Bishop
Feb. 12, 1917-June 6, 2009
Myrtle W. Bishop, 92, was born on Feb. 16, 1917 in St. Augustine, Fla., and passed away peacefully at her home in Laguna Niguel, Calif. on June 6, 2009 after a very short illness. She and her husband, Ernest W. "Red" Bishop, who predeceased her in 1992 after 57 years of marriage, moved to Inglewood, Calif., in 1941. During World War II she was employed as a riveter at North American Aviation. She subsequently worked as a seamstress at Virtue Brothers Mfg. in Inglewood, Calif. In 1964, she and her husband moved to Laguna Niguel as one of its first residents. She and her husband loved to travel and toured more than forty states, including Oregon to see family, in their motor home after they retired. They also enjoyed trips to Europe and the Caribbean. Myrtle is survived by her sons and daughters-in law, Larry and Christie Bishop of Laguna Niguel, Gary and Linda Bishop of Florence, Mont., and Don and Gerda Bishop of Alta Loma, Calif. She is also survived by two sisters, Anne "Bebe" Racey of Bridgeport, Ore., and Emily Rabourne
of Sandpointe, Ida., and by 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and
numerous nieces and nephews. Her loved ones in eastern Oregon not only
include her sister Bebe, but also her niece Suzan Jones and husband Keith
Jones of Bridgeport, and great-niece Kerry Jones of Baker City.
She devoted her time and attention to her family, and was known to havenever forgotten to remember a holiday, anniversary or birthday. Her home was the center for all family activities. Myrtle was an active member of the Aliso Creek Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Silver Sneakers Exercise Class at the Laguna Niguel YMCAwhere she exercised three or four times a week up until a month before her death. She will be missed, but remembered by all whose life she touched.
Billy Brent Cole
1936-2009
Bill Cole passed away at his home in McMinnville, Ore., June 21, 2009, on
Father’s Day, after a short battle with cancer, with his family at his side. He
was born on Sept 23, 1936 in Mound Valley Kansas, the oldest son of Rolland and Irene Cole. In 1942 Bill moved to the Baker City, Ore., area with his family. He attended 12 years in the Baker schools, and in 1956 graduated from OTI in Klamath Falls, Ore. In 1958, Bill met and married the love of his life, Janice Kenison and had 2 children, Lacey and Bill. Bill and Janice made their homes in Monmouth, Baker City, and McMinnville. Bill started as a machinist after graduation from OTI and eventually became a part owner in Oreland Industries with the Landgrafs in McMinnville. In retirement, he designed and built the BC Custom Competition Shotgun. Bill built over 100 of these custom shotguns
known for their high performance, outstanding quality, and their precision
metal work. Bill was an avid hunter and trapshooter. He competed and hunted through out the US. He traveled to South Africa and Argentina, on the hunt for game and birds. He loved the companionship and challenge of golfing and shooting, as well as his alone time with a good book. hose left to honor his memory and remember him with love are; his wife
Janice, daughter Lacey (Gary) Fiegi, son Bill (Cathy) Cole, four grandsons,
Eric Fiegi, Ryan (Jackie) Fiegi, Andrew and Adam Cole. He is also survived by his sister Joyce Kerns, brothers Don and Lloyd Cole, several nieces and nephews as well as many dear friends, all of which will miss him terribly. His parents preceded him in death. Afamily cremation memorial will be held at a later date. A service was scheduled at Macy & Sons, McMinnville, on Friday, June 26, at 2 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. To leave online condolences please visit www.macyandson.com.
Cindy Haynes
(March 19, 1957 - June 24, 2009)
Cindy Lou Haynes, age 52, returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly
Father on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, after a courageous battle with breast
cancer. At Cindy’s request, no services will be held. A family memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Cindy was born March 19, 1957, in
Burns, Ore., to Harvey Lauren “Pete” and Mary Ellen Mathews Haynes. At the age of 15, Cindy went to work as a nurse’s aid for the Sisters of St. Francis at the St. Elizabeth Nursing Home in the old hospital. After graduating Baker High School in 1975, Cindy attended Treasure Valley Community College where she graduated nursing school as an LPN. Cindy spent many years working for St. Elizabeth Hospital, volunteering for the Red Cross, and caring for her friends and family. She always spoke so fondly with a possessive nature about “her patients” and the families she met and cared for along the way. In 2003, Cindy re-connected with her
high school sweetheart, Dennis Kirby, and moved to Clackamas, Ore. She and Dennis spent many a day traveling, camping, beach-combing, visiting
family and Geocacheing. But as life would have it, her new-found companionship and happiness would also come with disappointment. In 2003, Cindy was diagnosed with stage four metastatic breast cancer. Even though the news was devastating, Cindy faced it with courage and embraced it as a new found endeavor in life. Cindy made herself an advocate for others who also faced the cancer “journey” and would seek them out in a crowd just to offer her love and moral support. Cindy
never passed on an opportunity to help omeone in need, no matter how difficult the circumstances. Cindy was passionate about her family and loved spending time with them. Some of her fondest memories were family gatherings and playing music at “Mom and Dad’s Miller Street house”, family reunions and potato harvest at the ranch in Unity, Ore., and
the cherished years she spent raising her children Celinda, Jake and Brandon. Cindy was a talented artist, musician, singer, doll maker, seamstress, cook, animal lover, nurse, volunteer, comedian, confidant, and a beloved companion, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Cindy is survived by her sweetheart Dennis Kirby of Clackamas, Ore.; her daughter, Celinda Linscott, of Baker City; her sons, Jake Westgaard, of Clackamas and Brandon Henner, of Baker City; grandchildren Austin Peck of Baker City, and Chelsea Kirby of Clackamas; her sister, Marilyn Shollenberger, and her husband, Keith, of Baker City; nieces Lauri Hoopes, and her husband, John, of Baker City and Amy Johnson, and her husband, Scott, of Boise, Idaho; nephews Tom Caylor, and his wife, Tracy, of Shoshone, Idaho,
and Brian Shollenberger of Walla Walla, Wash.; grandparents Matlon and Cathy Hicks of Kamaih, Idaho; nine great- nieces and nephews, and numerous extended family members and life-long
friends. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Mary Haynes. The family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” or a charity of ones choice.
Nadine Stephens
(Feb. 23, 1941 - May 27, 2009)
Nadine E. Stephens, 68, was born on Feb. 23, 1941, in The Dalles, Ore., to
William and Frances (Walter)Andrews. She graduated from Baker High
School in 1959, she was married to Howard Tate from ‘64-’68 when he
deceased, went on to marry Gale Stephens, he predeceased her in 2002.
She lived in Scappoose from 1979 until present, where she was a member
of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and a member of the Moose Lodge. She
loved flowers, reading wester books, fairs, festivals, shows, rodeos, arts &
crafts shows, cows, horses and her cat. Survivors include: daughter, Jodi
Tate (Corey Mehrer) both of Scappoose; sister, Audrey Williams of Pendleton, Ore.; granddaughter, Cheyenne Mehrer; a son Mark preceded her in death in 1993. Graveside service and interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Scappoose on Friday, July 10, 2009, at
10 a.m. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.columbiafh.com.
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