Kimberley Ann Bingham
Jack Ferguson
Ken Hannaford
Victor ‘Garry’ Hoopes
Thelma Stewart
Kimberley Ann Bingham
(July 9, 1962—Nov. 15, 2009)
Kimberley Ann Bingham, 47, of Baker City died Nov. 15, 2009 at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Ore. Visitation was at Coles Funeral Home Thursday, Nov. 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. at Coles Funeral Home with Pastor Monte Loyd of Harvest Church officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends were invited to join the family for a reception at the home of Julia Watson following the services.
Kimberley was born July 9, 1962 in Grass Valley, Calif., to Julia Ann Watson Bingham and El Roy Max Bingham. She attended grammar school in Nevada City, California and graduated from high school in 1979 in Grass Valley.
Kimberley worked in marketing and sales and in the culinary field. She moved to Baker City in 1989 where she worked for Safeway in various store positions for 16 years.
She loved animals, music, scrapbooking, jewelry making, reading books and flower arranging. She was an excellent cook. She lived in Louisiana for 3 years where she learned Cajun cooking.
Kimberley was preceded in death by her father, El Roy Max Bingham, her grandparents, Alpha and Frank Watson and El Roy and Viola Bingham; three uncles, William Frank Watson, Jerry Lee Watson and Rodger Watson; a cousin, Joshua Hardesty; and third cousin, Delilla Beatty.
She is survived by her mother, Julia Ann Watson Bingham of Baker City; aunts: Laura Watson of Baker City, Cindy Shukle and husband, Gary of Baker City, and Vicki Worsham of Knoxville, Tennessee; cousins: Jacqulyn Watson, Robert Watson, Tammy Watson, Will Watson, John Beatty, Rick Watson, Colleen Klassen, Michelle Watson, Justin Watson, Todd Beatty, Chris Beatty, Holly Bannister and Rhonda Yanez.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses c/o Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place Street, Baker City, Ore. 97814.
Arlen E. Carpenter
Arlen E. Carpenter, 72, of Baker City, died Nov. 19, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Health Services.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Gray’s West & Co. Contributions can be made to the American Legion.
Jack Ferguson
(May 9, 1932—Nov. 15, 2009)
Jack Dean Ferguson, 77, of Baker City died Nov. 15, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. A memorial open house will be held Saturday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the home of Jack and Dixie Ferguson in Baker City.
Jack was born on May 9, 1932, at Berwyn, Neb. to Isla (Williams) Ferguson and William Ferguson. He attended high school in Enterprise, Ore. where he was active in football and basketball. Later he served in the US Navy for four years. Jack married Dixie Reynolds in 1956 in Enterprise. They had two sons, Scott and Wade.
Jack was involved in car sales and later in real estate. He enjoyed rodeos, raising appaloosa horses, trapshooting, and cars. He especially enjoyed watching the Baker High School football practices and home games.
He is survived by his wife Dixie Ferguson of Baker City; sons Scott Ferguson of Baker City and Wade Ferguson of Oregon City, Ore.; grandsons Tyler Ferguson of Baker City and Cole Ferguson of Oregon City; granddaughter Samantha of Oregon City; step-grandson John Rumble and step-granddaughter Christine Rumble, both of Oregon City; brother, Bill Ferguson and wife Connie of Joseph, Ore.; sister, Audrey Best and husband Keith of Baker City; two nieces and seven nephews.
He was preceded in death by both parents and one sister, Virginia.
Memorial contributions may be made to Baker High School Athletics through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, Ore. 97814.
Ken Hannaford
(July 18, 1924—Nov. 17, 2009)
Ken Hannaford, 85, died in Portland, Ore., on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. A Traditional Funeral Service was held at the Pine Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Interment followed at Pine Haven Cemetery.
Lovell Franklin was born in Ava, Missouri to Edwin and Ellen Hannaford on July 18, 1924. Although Lovell was his given name, when he served in the Merchant Marines his friends claimed he looked like a Ken and so that became the name that he was known by. Ken was raised and educated in Missouri. Following high school, through hard work, dedication, and apprenticeships, Ken became a mechanical engineer. At age 75, he retired as the Director of Engineering from Americold.
On July 3, 1952, Ken married Dorothy Hilderbrand, daughter of Ethel and Park Coker. They made their home in Portland, Ore. They had one daughter, Teri.
Ken loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking them on fun, learning adventures but never getting into too much trouble.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Dorothy.
Ken is survived by his daughter Teri and her husband Delvin, their two children Kevin and Caitlin Taylor of Portland, Ore., his sister Minnie O’Dell of Milwaukie, Ore., and father-in-law Park Coker of Halfway, Ore.
Those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Ken may do so to Providence Cancer Center through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home P.O. Box 543 Halfway, Ore. 97834.
Victor ‘Garry’ Hoopes
(Jan. 21, 1943—Nov. 17, 2009)
Victor “Garry” Hoopes, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center, Boise, Idaho, surrounded by friends and family. Services were held on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2625 Hughes Lane, Baker City, Ore. Public viewing was from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the LDS church.
Garry was born Jan. 21, 1943, in Baker, Ore. to John Garrettson and Letha Evelyn Lovejoy Hoopes. At the age of 17, Garry joined the U.S. Army and served as a Tank Commander in Germany during the Berlin Crisis. The family said that Garry would comment, “We pointed guns at the Germans during the day and played poker with them at night.”
In the summer of 1963, Garry returned home from Germany and went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad (or as he referred to it˜Uncle Peter’s Rabbit Ranch.), as a heavy equipment operator. Garry operated a pettibone speed swing, among other machines. It was because of his talents as a gifted operator that he had the opportunity to work in many areas across the Pacific Northwest between Huntington and Seattle on the Main Line; and on the Spokane International into East Port Canada. Garry’s life was truly impacted by his work on the railroad and he was never without a story from his railroad days.
In 1981, Garry went to work for his father, John G. Hoopes, at the family auto repair shop, The Broadway Garage. It was at the shop where Garry worked on countless cars, made many friends, told ten times as many stories and helped a myriad of strangers. In recent years, Garry’s most cherished project was the restoration of a 1939 Ford Coupe he shared with his cousins, Ron and Gail Guyer. In the end, this car resembles more love and beauty than the eye could ever behold.
Garry loved his family and always took pride in being a Hoopes. He appreciated his hometown and always reminisced about the hell he and his brothers raised as kids. Garry loved, respected and protected his brothers through thick and thin. He cherished his sister and her husband, Heber, and always anxiously awaited when they would come home to visit from Utah. Garry took great pride in his children, John and Ronda. Garry was especially proud of John when he became a Sheriff’s Deputy for Baker County, and always watched for him from the kitchen window to make sure he returned home safe each night.
Garry was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many capacities. He strived to live a life of charity and service according to the gospel and lived to be an exceptional missionary. Anyone who knew Garry would agree he accomplished this assignment.
Garry was a loving father and grandfather, devoted brother, loyal friend and a valiant servant of the Lord. His presence in this life will be truly missed.
Garry is survived by his mother, Letha Hoopes of Baker City, his son John Hoopes and his wife Lauri of Baker City, daughter Ronda Stevenson and her husband Steve of Texas; brothers, Dale and Joyce Hoopes, Rex and Debbie Hoopes and Kenny Hoopes all of Baker City; a sister Nancy and her husband Heber Fuller of Highland, Utah; cousin Ron Guyer of Ontario, Ore.; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and extended family members, and countless lifelong friends.
Garry was preceded in death by his father John Garrettson Hoopes, uncles Roland and Oliver Hoopes, and cousins Allen Hoopes and Gale Hoopes Guyer.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Garry’s name to the NRA or the LDS Perpetual Education Fund or the Missionary Fund through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, Ore. 97814.
Thelma Stewart
(Jan. 1, 1940—Nov. 18, 2009)
Thelma Karen Stewart, 69, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away at St. Alphonsus after battling a long illness on Nov. 18 2009. A Memorial Service Celebration of Thelma's Life was held on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at the Richland Christian Church in Richland, Oregon. Interment will be held at the Indian Valley Cemetery in the Spring of 2010.
Thelma was born on Jan. 1 1940 in Council, Ida. to Clide and Esther Woods. Her only sibling is her brother, Selby (Joe).
Thelma attended school in Council. Her hobbies included playing the flute, singing in the choir, playing softball, and cheerleading. She also received awards for her musical talents
She was married to her first husband, George Rinehart at the very young age of 17. She was later married to Bill Stewart on Nov. 1, 1984. Thelma worked hard at various jobs, as a waitress, cook, and homemaker. She even owned a gas station with her husband Bill Stewart.
She was an active member in the Congregational Church in Council, Idaho and the Christian Church of Richland, Ore.
Thelma is survived by her husband of twenty-five years Bill Stewart, son Mike Rinehart and his wife Suzanne, daughter Dawn Elam and her husband Dave, 4 grandchildren Brooke Wilson, Jason Elam, Melissa Elam, and Sean Rinehart, 1 great grandchild Ayden Wilson, 3 nieces Julie Graber and her husband Chuck, Joy Miller, Jill Woods, 1 great niece Taylor Graber. brother Selby (Joe) Woods and his wife Janet.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clide and Esther Woods.
Thelma loved music, outdoors, family, and spending time with her grandchildren. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a big tease. She had many friends and family who loved her. We will miss her so much. It’s not goodbye, but we’ll see you later.”
Those who would like to make a donation in memory of Thelma may do so to the Richland Christian Church through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home P.O. Box 543 Halfway, Ore. 97834.
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