Imogene Everidge
Agnes Hanson
Kurt Krigbaum
John Kringlen
Bill Morris
Imogene Everidge
(Oct 13, 1923—Feb. 1, 2010)
Imogene Everidge passed away on Feb. 1, 2010, at Settler’s Park Assisted Living Community in Baker City, Ore. Her memorial service will be scheduled for a later date, in the spring of 2010.
Imogene Spencer Everidge was born Oct. 13, 1923, in Wapato, Washi., to Noble W. and Verna (Jones) Spencer. She graduated from Wapato High School and on July 4, 1943 she married C. Herman Everidge.
Imogene worked for the La Grande Observer in the mail room for many years. After she retired, she ran a motor route for years. She moved to Baker City in 2004 and lived with her daughter and son-in-law. She enjoyed fishing and crafts and was involved with the Elkhorn Baptist Church, the Rebekah Lodge and was a den mother for the Cub scouts when her boys were in scouting.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and John Smith, of Baker City; son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Terry Everidge, of La Grande; son, Frank Everidge of La Grande; and brother, Delbert Spencer of Fairbanks, Alaska; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Herman Everidge; brother, William Spencer; three sisters, Mary Keyes, Kathleen Parashall and Doreen Burgess, and granddaughter Teressa Everidge.
Memorial contributions may by made through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.
Agnes Hanson
(Nov. 23, 1919—Feb.. 2, 2010)
Agnes M. Tschirgi Hanson, age 90, of Ontario, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, from age related issues due to a recent fall. Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland with her oldest grandson, Darrell Strawn officiating. Interment will be at Park View Cemetery, New Plymouth. Services and arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland. Condolences may be made to the family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com.
Agnes was born Nov. 23, 1919 in International Falls, Minn., to Charles and Sabra (Hovey) Sampson, weighing in at a hefty three and a half pounds at birth. She used to tell of being kept in a shoebox behind the wood cook stove and her father holding her in his hand when she was a newborn with her head at the tip of his fingers and her feet at his wrist. The family moved to Hamilton Corners out of New Plymouth, Idaho, in 1933. She married Richard “Dick” Tschirgi on Oct. 7, 1936, in New Plymouth and they had three children together. Richard died July 27, 1978 in Madras, Ore. She married Roy Hanson on Aug. 2, 1980 in Colville, Wash. Roy died May 12, 2001 in Baker City, Ore.
Due to an injury she received as a child, she dropped out of school in the eighth grade. She often thought that because she hadn’t completed school she wasn’t very smart. At the age of 60, she obtained her GED and framed the certificate and it hung proudly on the wall of her home.
She was a homemaker and more all her married life. She worked briefly for CCC in Ontario as a nurse’s aid and cook in the late 1950s. She and her husband Dick owned and operated a motel for several years in the Hermiston area. She worked with Dick on the farms that they owned, milking the cows and goats, taking care of her chickens, helping with the haying and irrigation. In her younger years, she made most of her family’s clothing and raised a big garden from which she canned produce. She enjoyed camping, hunting, sewing and knitting, was an avid reader, and she was a really great cook. She was a member of the Agape Center Church in Baker City. She lived in many parts of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington throughout her life and moved back to Ontario in Sept. 2008.
She is survived by daughters, Ginger (Roger) Strawn of Fruitland, Peggy (Jim) Galyen of Baker City, Ore.; son, Clifford (Judy) Tschirgi of Elgin, Ore.; brother, Jim Sampson of Carson, Wash.; 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 21 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Alice Essex and Marjene Smith; brother, Virgil Sampson; one granddaughter, one great grandson, and one great-great granddaughter.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Wellsprings Assisted Living, and Heart N Home Hospice, for their care of our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Fruitland Community Library, c/o Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, Idaho 83661.
Kurt Krigbaum
(Oct. 19, 1963—Jan. 25, 2010)
Kurt Krigbaum, 47, died on Jan. 25, 2010, in Everett, Wash. A Celebration of Kurt's life was held at the First Baptist Church in Connell, Wash,. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. Interment will be held later this summer at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway, Ore.
Kurtis Roy Krigbaum (better known as Kurt) was born on Oct. 19, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, to Philip Blake Krigbaum and Janet (Jill) Sharon Langley-now Keller (Phil and Jill are both formerly of Halfway). Kurt spent the first six years of his life in California.
However, because Kurt’s mother and stepfather (then- John Preston (Pres) Whited also formerly of Halfway) were telephone contractors the family went to where the jobs led them. This meant many different homes in many different places, similar to that of a military life.
In the summer of 1970, when Kurt was seven years old, the family moved to Harlingen, Texas, where Kurt attended 1st and 2nd grade. The next summer the family moved to Eldora, Iowa where Kurt went to 3rd grade. Then the family moved to International Falls, Minnesota where Kurt attended 4th grade. The family then moved to Webster, N. D., where Kurt spent 5th and 6th grades in Stark weather. In the summer before 7th grade, they moved 12 miles south to Devils Lake where Kurt went to 7th grade. Then, in June of 1977, the family packed up and moved back west to Portland, Oregon. Kurt went to 8th grade in Southeast Portland and 9th grade in Southwest Portland. Then, during the summer before 10th grade, Kurt and his twin brother Kent went to live with their dad (Phil Krigbaum) in Connell, Wash., where they attended Connell High School for 10th and 11th grade and then went to the Connell Christian Academy for 12th grade where they were the only two graduates in May of 1982. Kurt enjoyed spending his summers in Halfway with his grandparents George and Edna Langley.
In April of 1983, Kurt married Rita Steele and her 2-year-old son, Jeffrey Christopher Steele. In November of 1983 their son Kelvin Roy Krigbaum was born. In October of 1984, Kurt decided to join the Army to support his family, and continue that military lifestyle to which he was so accustomed. Kurt went to boot camp in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, then on to Russian Language School in Monterey, Calif. Then, in November of 1985, he and Rita packed up and headed for Intelligence School at Good Fellow AFB in San Angelo, Texas. They also spent some time at Fort Stewart in Georgia, and Fort Campbell in Kentucky, and in August of 1987, Kurt was sent to Korea. Rita and the boys went back to Connell to stay with her folks while Kurt was out of the country. When Kurt was discharged from the Army, and reunited with his family, they moved to Auburn, Wash.. They also spent some time in Kent, Wash. and finally bought a home and settled down in Tacoma, Wash., where they lived for several years. Then in April of 1998, a 15-year marriage ended. Kurt stayed on in Western Washington and pursued his education at the University of Washington, where he graduated in the year 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. During this time, he met Kristine Gordon; they fell in love and later married and bought a home in Everett, Wash. Kurt took a teaching position at the prestigious Private School- Dartmoor, in Bellevue, Wash., where he was a Science Instructor. He was well loved at Dartmoor by both the students and the staff and was often referred to as the Campus Manager’s right hand man. Kurt often mentioned how working with the kids at Dartmoor, brought him so much joy!
Kurt was a man of many passions. He loved writing poetry, and was even published on two separate occasions. His love of World War II history led him to war-gaming, which he greatly enjoyed. Because of his passion for music, he taught himself to play the bass guitar and the 6-string guitar, and spent many hours jamming with other talented friends and family members.
Kurt was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Edna Langley, Claude Krigbaum, and Rachel Makinson Nocchi, and his aunts; Jackie Langley Ritter, Carmen Krigbaum Whitely, and Joanne Krigbaum Hulse.
Kurt is survived by his mother, Jill Keller of Roseburg, Ore., and his father, Phil Krigbaum of Connell, Wash., his wife Kristine Gordon of Everett, Wash., his sons, Jeff Steele and Kalvin Krigbaum of Kennewick, Wash., and his two grandsons, Talon, who is 10, and Gavin, who is five.
He also leaves behind his four brothers; Jeff Killgore-Cathcart of Scio, Ore., Forrest Krigbaum of Vancouver, Wash., Wade Krigbaum of Tampa, Fla., and identical twin- Kent Krigbaum of Spokane, Wash. His two sisters; Cyndi Thomson of Twisp, Wash. and Wren Thomas of Moulton, Ala., Cousins Marcus Montgomery of Phoenix, Ariz., Sharol Chandler of Halfway, Ore., and Melody Huff of Halfway, as well as numerous other cousins, nieces and nephews.
Kurt was a kind-hearted, multi-talented, highly intelligent man with a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh. He was dearly loved by many and will be profoundly missed!
For those who would like to make a memorial contribution in memory of Kurt may do so to the Dartmoor - Kurt Krigbaum Science Memorial (hands on science equipment for the students) through Tami's Pine Valley Home P.O. Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834.
John Kringlen
(June 15, 1921—Jan. 30, 2010)
John Arthur Kringlen, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at home Jan. 30, 2010, at the age of 88 years.
His memorial service was held at Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel in Baker City on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at 3 p.m., with Pastor Mel Harris officiating. It was followed by a light supper at First Lutheran Church, where John was an active member.
John was born on June 15, 1921, in Hatton, N. D., to John and Anne Kringlen. In December of 1942, he enlisted in the Navy and served eighteen months in the South Pacific. On April 6, 1945, John married Eleanor Lorraine Grove of Reynolds, N. D., while on leave in Oxnard, Calif. He then served in Okinawa for six months until the end of World War II. After attending Whapeton School of Science, John and Eleanor moved to Grand Forks, N. D., where John worked for the Air Force and started Kringlen Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. He was transferred to Baker in 1962 where he continued his business until semi-retirement. John never did completely retire, but could be found most days working at his shop on Hwy. 30.
John is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Eleanor; three daughters, Jeanine (and David) Carlson of Tigard, Ore.; Cheryl (and Ross) Dowdy of Walla Walla, Wash.; and Vicki (and Robert) Busse of Nampa, Idaho; two sons, Michael Kringlen of Portland, Ore.; and Ron (and Jeannie) Kringlen of La Grande, Ore.; fifteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Kringlen; and three sisters, Kay Voiss, Ruth Kvernan, and Phyllis Eng, all of N.D., along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. John is special to all of us and will remain in our hearts forever until we meet again.
John was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters; Sylvia Hastad and Amy Haugen, and four brothers; Ralph, Henry, Donald, and Philip.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church of Baker City, or to the charity of one’s choice through Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Avenue, Baker City, Ore. 97814.
Bill Morris
(June 19, 1925—Dec. 31, 2009)
William R. “Bill” Morris, 84, died Dec. 31, 2009, at the University Retirement Community in Davis, Calif. Interment will be later at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Bill was born June 19, 1925, in Baker City to Samuel and Oradelia Morris. He graduated from Baker High School in 1943, and that spring he was elected president of the Oregon State Future Farmers of America.
He attended Oregon State University at Corvallis, and later enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in the 261st Infantry Division. After World War II ended, he met his brother, Julius, in Linz, Austria.
He married Laura Morgan in 1950. In 1970, the family moved to Davis, Calif.
He worked with the vocational education section in the community college chancellor’s office in Sacramento.
After retiring, Bill joined the Davis Early Birds Lions and the Marigold Society of America. He also researched the Morris family genealogy.
Survivors include his wife, Laura, of Davis, Calif.; a son, Donald, and his wife, Kathy, of Corvallis; a daughter, Ann, of California; a sister, Alice Bacon, of Baker City; two grandsons, William and Sam; two great-grandchildren; a niece, Mary McTavish, and her husband, Alec, and their children, Lindsay and Hayden.
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