Ardyth ‘Hope’ McPhee
(Nov. 20, 1929 - Aug. 11, 2009)

Ardyth Hope McPhee, 79, lovingly known as “Hope” to family and friends, passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2009 at her daughter’s home in Elko, Nev.
Hope will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A celebration of her life was held on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 777 Sage Street. Viewing was held at Burns Funeral Home in Elko on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, between 6 and 7 p.m.
Visitations were held locally on Aug.18, 2009 at Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Graveside services was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 were Hope will rest in peace at the North Powder Cemetery.  
Born on Nov. 20, 1929 to Clyde and Audrey McPhee at their ranch in North Powder, Ore., she graduated from Booneville High School while living with her sister, Yvonne Hess.
During her life she worked as a cosmetologist, bus driver, psychiatric technician and devoted much of her life helping special needs children and adults, retiring from this vocation in both California and Nevada.
For 35 years, she resided in Reno, Nevada and one of her main passions was traveling with friends, family, and her beloved dog, Cuddles, in her motor home.  She enjoyed knitting and sewing for her adored family and was blessed with a green thumb. She will be remembered for her willingness to always help others, charities, and those in need.    
Hope is survived by her daughter, Cindy Wahrenbrock (Jon) of Elko, and son, Wesley Hotchkiss III (Yvette), of Auburn, California, and four grandchildren, Ashley Wahrenbrock, Ryan Wahrenbrock, Maci Hotchkiss, and Beau Hotchkiss, as well as many nieces and nephews whom she cherished.  
Hope was preceded in death by her father, Clyde McPhee, mother, Audrey Glasscock, and sisters, Barbara June and Yvonne Hess.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Elko Senior Citizen Center, Elko Hospice, or any animal rescue organization.  
Arrangements are in care of Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR  97814.