Phoebe Burby
Brandie Frazier
Beth Rowen
Barbara Smith
Valeria Still
Phoebe Burby
(Aug. 6, 1905—Jan. 9, 2010)
Phoebe Calder Burby passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at the age of 104. A visitation was held at Coles Funeral Home Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, from 4-7 p.m. Her funeral was held Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Ernest Collard officiating. Friends were invited to join the family for a reception at the LDS church following the graveside service.
Born on Aug. 6, 1905, in Baker, Ore., to Delia Azubah Eardley and Mark William Calder, she was the eighth of 12 children, seven sisters and four brothers. At age 8 she was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Powder River near the railroad trestle in South Baker. She remained an active member of the church throughout her life and was a member of the Baker 1st Ward at the time of her death.
She married Ernest Albert Burby on Nov. 20, 1924, and together they raised a family of three children; Ernest Albert Jr., Virginia May, and Robert Glenn.
Although life afforded her opportunities to live in various areas of the West, she was always drawn back to Baker City and returned to stay permanently in the mid-60s.
Phoebe always loved nature and the outdoors. She was an avid fly fisherman, hunter, and hiker. Together with her husband and children they purchased property near Granite, Ore., and built a family cabin. The cabin served as a retreat and a gathering place for children and grandchildren for more than 30 years.
She is survived by her son Bob Burby and his wife Joan of Laverkin, Utah, eight grandchildren, more than 20 great grandchildren, and many, many great-great grand children.
Throughout her life she was a wonderful example and guide to all those she encountered. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Memorial contributions may be made to Primary Children’s Hospital through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place Street, Baker City, OR 97814.
Brandie Frazier
(Sept. 30, 1985-Jan., 10, 2010)
Brandie Ailene Frazier, 24, of Baker City died Jan. 10, 2010, at her home.
A Celebration of Life service was held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Eagles Lodge, 2935 H St.
Brandie was born on Sept. 30, 1985, in Albany to Dave and Rhonda Daily Mowdy. She was raised at Jefferson and attended Jefferson schools. She entered the Oregon Youth Challenge Program at Bend, where she finished her education at the top of her class.
Brandie had three children with her husband, William Frazier, whom she later divorced.
She loved beading and deer hunting, and loved being a mom the most. She attended Baker Christian Church.
Survivors include her children, Michael Allen and Becca Ailene Frazier, both of Baker City; her mother, Rhonda Mowdy, and her partner, Paula Oury, of Gearhart; father Dave Mowdy of Scio; brother, Cameron Mowdy, and his wife, Natasha, of Jefferson; grandmother, Diane Daily, of Jefferson; uncle, Shawn Daily; and nephew, Austin Mowdy.
She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Robert Frazier, who died on Feb. 18, 2005.
Memorial contributions may be made to MayDay Inc. in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St. S.W., Albany, OR 97321.
Beth Rowen
(April 22, 1916—Jan. 13, 2010)
Lylah Elizabeth (McNutt) Rowan was born April 22, 1916, in a tent in Roosevelt, Utah.
Three months later she and her parents, James Oliver McNutt and Emily Melinda Thomas McNutt, returned to the family homestead on Clear Creek in Pine Valley. She attended Sunny Dell School and Pine Valley High School, graduating at 16. Beth attended Eastern Oregon Normal in La Grande earning a lifetime teaching certificate in two years. Her first teaching job was at Dry Creek School where they started a hot lunch program. Beth taught on and off in Halfway schools for the next 38 years.
Beth married Oliver Harold (Con) Rowen on June 17, 1938, in Weiser, Idaho.
The couple ranched in Pine Valley on the family farm raising two children, Kelly and Gayla. Beth was very family oriented. She loved family vacations and picnics with wiener roasts.
There wasn't much Beth wouldn't try or many places she wouldn't go. She tried her hand at snowmobiling, jet skiing and horseback camping. When para sailing came along last year she wished she had been 10 years younger so she could try it, but was content to watch as the rest of the family soared.
She loved rodeos. During her lifetime she missed only one Labor Day Fair, due to a family vacation to South Dakota. She holds the same record for the Jr. Rodeo, missing that one for her nephew's wedding. Beth liked to be among the first to arrive at the rodeo and wanted to be the last one to leave, enjoying every minute.
Beth passed away at her home in Halfway Jan. 13, 2010, after 93 years of happy, healthy living. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Con Rowen, brother James McNutt and son-in-law Kerry Macomber.
Beth is survived by: her children Kelly Rowen and wife Sue, Gayla Macomber, her grandchildren Casey Rowen and wife Kim. Cammie deCastro and husband Chris, Jake Rowen, and Lexy Hubberts and husband Dave. Beth's great grandchildren were the apples of her eye, Kerri and Kadie Rowen, Ryan and Natalie Hubberts. Beth looked forward to visits with her South Dakota nieces and nephews. She had a special place in her heart for nephews Jim and Dick McNutt who spent many hours working and playing with her family on the ranch.
A memorial service was held for Beth on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, 1 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Halfway. A private family interment will be held on her birthday in April at Pine Haven Cemetery.
Those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Beth may do so to the Pine Eagle Clinic, Hells Canyon Jr. Rodeo, or the Pine Valley Fair Association through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.
Barbara Smith
(March 18, 1913—Jan. 16, 2010)
Barbara Smith, 96, a long time Baker City resident, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Celebration of life services were held Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the Coles Funeral Home. Mr. Dale Bingham officiated. Private family interment was held at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
She was born Doris Barbara Greener in Halfway, Ore., on March 18, 1913, to Norvil and Edna (Leep) Greener. Her grandparents came to Halfway by wagon train and homesteaded there.
Barbara moved to Baker City from Halfway in 1928 and graduated from Baker High School in 1931. She taught herself to play the piano and played in the Baker High School Orchestra. After high school, she attended Baker Business College. For seventeen years, she was the Deputy Clerk at the Clerk's office in the Court House.
She married Chet Smith on Sept. 12, 1942. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she chose to stay at home and take care of her family. She was a Brownie Scout Leader and was always very involved in raising her daughters. She always focused her energy on taking care of others.
She loved gardening, both flowers and vegetables. For years she preserved the bounties of her garden filling her pantry with canned tomatoes, string beans, peaches and frozen corn. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed sewing and embroidery. Her home was very important to her. She also loved pretty clothes, especially shoes, and had a real eye for and interest in fashion.
She loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. They spent many happy times together and she was thrilled to be a great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: Winona DePuy and Wanda Cauffiel.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Chet Smith, of Baker City; her daughters Susan Peters of Littleton, Colo., and Jennifer Blatchford of Baker City; her grandchildren, Kristen Powers of New York City, Karen Peters of Albany, Calif., and Jess Blatchford of Baker City; and three great grandchildren.
In addition to the family, she is survived by her faithful caretakers and friends Paula Taylor and Gloria Osborn.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. This may be done through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place Street, Baker City, OR 97814.
Valeria Still
(Aug. 24, 1917—Jan. 13, 2010)
Valeria E. Still, 92, of Baker City, died Jan. 13, 2010, at Meadowbrook Place.
Visitations were held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Her graveside funeral was at 1 p.m. Monday at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Valeria was born on Aug. 24, 1917, at Weiser, Idaho, to John and Eulah Tate Still. She attended the one-room school at Mineral, Idaho, through the eighth grade and then moved to Weiser High School where she graduated.
She next graduated from Boise College and worked for the State of Idaho for three years before moving to San Francisco to work while living with her sister, Clara. She then worked for a construction company, which traveled to several states.
In 1943, she married Fred Still of Kingsport, Tenn. They had five children, all of whom were born in Idaho.
The family moved from Payette, Idaho, to Baker City in 1953. Valeria was active in PTA, Scouts, and became a member of Soroptimist International.
In 1967 she began working as the representative for Standard Insurance Co. for this area. She remained in the position for 17 years as well as becoming secretary for the Northwest Life Underwriters Association.
After her husband’s death in 1983, she moved to Portland to live with her daughter, Larry Anne. She returned to Baker City in 1998.
Survivors include her children, Fred Still and his wife, Connie, of Seattle, Wash., Dave Still and his wife, Carla, of Baker City, Larry Anne Carlson and her husband, Frank, of Baker City, Lucinda Still of Portland and Melinda Hill of Provo, Utah; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
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