RECORDS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2021
Derrell “Jim” James
Tooke, 78, of La Grande,
died Nov. 27, 2021. A
memorial service will be
held Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. at the
American Legion Post 43,
La Grande. Arrangements
are by Daniels-Knopp
Funeral, Cremation & Life
Celebration Center, La
Grande.
Known as Jim, he was
born July 22, 1943, in Enid,
Oklahoma, but he was a
Texan, tried and true. He
spent many years around
the San Antonio area. He
received a PhD in mathe-
matics from Texas A&M
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OBITUARY
DEATH & SERVICE NOTICES
Derrell ‘Jim’ J. Tooke
Patricia E. Anderson
La Grande
1943-2021
La Grande
University in 1986. He
the Mountaineers.” He
was a professor at sev-
also enjoyed riding his
eral universities until his
motorcycle.
retirement from
Jim was
Eastern Oregon
known for his
University in
quick wit and
2009. He married
storytelling. He
Colleen on May
loved country
20, 2005, and
music, especially
adopted her three
George Strait and
children: Cory,
Willie Nelson.
Ryan and Kate.
He was a jeans
Jim was a
and T-shirt kind
teacher fi rst. He
of guy with an
Tooke
had a passion for
extensive T-shirt
it. He enjoyed
collection he
announcing sporting events donned daily.
and received an award at
Survivors include his
EOU as “The Voice of
sisters, Susan Hodges of
New Braunfels, Texas,
Celia Kupersmith of
Reno, Nevada, and Kate
Newman of Dallas, Texas;
wife, Colleen Tooke of La
Grande; and children, Cory
Macavoy of La Grande,
Ryan Tooke, U.S. Air
Force, and Kate Sanders of
La Grande.
He was preceded in
death by his adopted father,
Howard Goldstucker, and
his mother, Mary Jane
Goldstucker. He was very
close to both of them.
Memorial contribu-
tions may be made to the
Wounded Warrior Project.
Patricia Ellen Anderson 78, of La Grande, died Dec.
3, 2021, at Kadlec Medical Center, Richland, Wash-
ington. A funeral service will be held Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.
at Faith Lutheran Church, La Grande. A graveside
service will begin at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the W.J. Ward
Memorial Cemetery, Brookings. Arrangements are by
Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Christen R. Hart
La Grande
Christen R. Hart, 52, of La Grande, died Dec. 4,
2021, at Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are by
Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Patricia A. Lewis
Formerly of La Grande
Patricia A. Lewis, 91, of Boise and formerly of La
Grande, died Dec. 3, 2021, at a care facility in Boise.
Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Cre-
matory, La Grande.
Evelyn L. Meeker
Ringing in the holidays
Union
Evelyn L. Meeker, 82, of Union, died Dec. 4, 2021, at
her residence. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral
Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
UPCOMING LOCAL SERVICES
Please follow guidelines
regarding face coverings
and social distancing at all
gatherings.
Dec. 11 —
MARYANN STAHL:
1 p.m. celebration of life,
La Grande Nazarene
Church.
Dec. 11 — JIM
TOOKE: 1 p.m. memo-
rial service, Amer-
ican Legion Post 43, La
Grande.
Dec. 13 — VERNON
VALIANT: 11 a.m.
funeral, former Union
Methodist Church.
Dec. 19 — MARY
REEDER: 1 p.m. cele-
bration of life, La Grande
Nazarene Church.
Jan. 15, 2022 — JIM
LUNDY: 2 p.m. memorial
service, Gilbert Center,
Eastern Oregon Univer-
sity, La Grande.
— calendar courtesy of
Loveland Funeral Chapel
Alex Wittwer/The Observer
Gabriel and Samuel Weems pet a lamb during the Union Winter Wonderland parade on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Nearly a hundred
residents watched the parade and Christmas tree lighting at the annual event.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
MEETINGS
• LA GRANDE — The La
Grande Arts Commission meets
Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 5:30 p.m. via
Zoom videoconference. To obtain
the meeting link or other informa-
tion, contact Stu Spence at sspence@
cityofl agrande.org or 541-962-1348.
• LA GRANDE — The Parks
& Recreation Advisory Commis-
sion meets Thursday, Dec. 9, at
5:30 p.m. via Zoom videoconference.
To obtain the meeting link or other
information, contact Stu Spence
at sspence@cityofl agrande.org or
541-962-1348.
2006 Fourth St., La Grande, on
Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. Teens
will make needle felted penguins
during the free activity. Registration
is not required. For more details, go
to www.cookmemoriallibrary.org.
Bingo returns to Union VFW
UNION — The VFW High Valley
Post 4060 in Union will again be
hosting bingo games beginning
Wednesday, Dec. 8. Doors open at
5 p.m., with early-bird games getting
started at 6 p.m. and regular bingo at
7 p.m. The last game of the evening
is the jackpot, and organizers say
you could win up to $500.
BRIEFS
Donate toys to Cove holiday
drive by Dec. 10
Free iCraft open to all teens
COVE — Cheri’s Main Street
Salon, 603 Main St. in Cove, is
hosting its 23rd annual toy drive.
LA GRANDE — Teen iCraft will
be held at Cook Memorial Library,
UNION COUNTY SENIOR
CENTER TAKEOUT MENU
Pick up 11:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at 1504 N.
Albany St., La Grande.
Age 60+, $3 suggested
donation; all others, $5.
Dec. 7-10
Tuesday: Southwest
tacos, chips and salsa,
fl an.
Wednesday: tender
beef, whipped potatoes
with gravy, salad greens,
fresh fruit, dessert.
Thursday: cabbage
rolls, salad greens, cottage
cheese, fruit, dessert.
Friday: chicken
alfredo, spinach salad,
garlic bread, fruit, dessert.
— The Observer
THE PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT CAN BE FOUND AT:
www.LaGrandeObserver.com
Residents are encouraged to help
make the holiday season brighter for
children in Cove by donating new
unwrapped toys by Friday, Dec. 10.
The toys will then be distributed
by the Cove Methodist Church on
Dec. 11. For more information, call
541 568-5069.
Enjoy thes
Letters to e
Santa
Written by
Union and Bak
er
County
2nd Grade
Students
Help children cope with
divorce, separation
LA GRANDE — The next ses-
sion of “Helping Children Cope with
Divorce and Separation” will be held
virtually via Zoom Wednesday, Dec.
8, from 6-9 p.m. The class, spon-
sored by the Union County Family
Law Advisory Committee, is free
but pre-registration is required. To
sign up or for more information,
email teala.sunderman@ojd.state.
or.us or call 541-962-9500, ext. 42.
— The Observer
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graders
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