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THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS — 11 FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015 Local & Entertainment Bebe’s word search — Obituaries — Continued from Page 2 Lela Sorensen Lela and Mel met at a dance in Spearfi sh and both enjoyed each other so much that the romance began. Their marriage took place December 26, 1954; 60 years together was celebrated in 2014. The marrigage survived many challenges includ- ing college, work, moving and eventually settling in Baker City to create new friends, jobs, and a home. During the marriage two children were born, David of Baker City and Lori of Medical Springs. Each pro- vided Lela and Mel with joyful grandchildren and great grand-children. Lela was a great wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who couldn’t do enough for her grand- children. Lela worked for Dr. Whitnah as a reception- ist, bookkeeper, and offi ce manager for over 20 years. She often said she enjoyed every day at work and met many new friends and cli- ents. She and her husband often thought how fortu- nate they were, to be living in such a friendly com- munity and both enjoyed their jobs until retirement. Lela was active in clubs, sororities, Jaycettes, cards, bowling, dinner parties, and Me & You dances. Camping fi shing, boating, and picnicking with close friends were all a large part of her life. She enjoyed having pets, both cats and dogs, and spoiled them all. While living at Pine Creek Lela had a pet deer named Spook. Spook raised twin fawns for fi ve years and kept the fl owers trimmed back... also the garden. Lela, however, was not blessed with good health, having struggled with Chrohn’s disease from age of 23 and endured multiple operations for that as well as other ailments. Many did not know this as she carried on such an active lifestyle. The last ten years she struggled with Al- zheimer’s and gently lost the battle March 2, 2015. Lela is survived by her loving husband Mel; daughter Lori Wirth & husband Jim, their children granddaughter Angie Hays & husband David with great- grandchildren James and Austin, granddaughter Kim Jonas & husband Co- rey with great grandchil- dren Logan and Clara; son David Sorensen, his chil- dren granddaughter Lanae Sorensen, grandson Josh Sorensen & wife Sharon with great grandchildren Violet and Payton. Lela is also survived by life-long friends Penny Webster of Seattle and Mary & Rolland Johnson of Rapid City, South Dakota. Proceeded in death by her parents, sister Janet Stea- rns, and grandson Brian Sorensen, who died of can- cer at the young age of 19. The family wishes to thank Dr. Alanko & Staff, Heart ‘n Home, and our very special care givers: Tammy Zimmer, Tami Randall and Hannah Dal- gliesh. Please join the family for a Celebration of Life at Quail Ridge Golf Course in Baker City on April 11th at 11 a.m. for lunch. In lieu of fl owers, memorial con- tributions in Lela’s honor can be made to one of the following or a charity of your choice through Coles Funeral Home. This week’s crossword puzzle SWCD announces upcoming meetings Burnt River. The Burnt River Soil and Water Conservation Dis- trict will be having their monthly meeting on April 2nd at 6pm at the USDA Service Center 3990 Mid- way Drive in Baker City. The public is welcome, and meals will be available for those who RSVP for the meeting. Please contact Tara at (541) 523-7121 x 100 for a copy of the meet- ing agenda. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Baker Valley. The Baker Valley Soil and Water Conservation District will be having their monthly meeting on April 9th at 12pm at the USDA Service Center at 3990 Midway Drive in Baker City. The public The is welcome, and meals will be available for those who RSVP for the meet- ing. Please contact Tara at (541) 523-7121 x 100 for a copy of the meet- ing agenda. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Eagle Valley. The Eagle Valley Soil and Water Conservation District will be having their monthly meeting on April 20th at 12 noon at the Grange Hall in Richland, OR. The public is welcome, and meals will be available for those who RSVP for the meet- ing. Please contact Tara at (541) 523-7121 x 100 for a copy of the meet- ing agenda. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Keating. The Keating Soil and Water Conservation District will be having their monthly meeting on April 21st at 12 noon at the USDA Service Cen- ter; 3990 Midway Drive in Baker City, OR. The public is welcome, and meals will be available for those who RSVP for the meeting. Please contact Tara at (541) 523-7121 x 100 for a copy of the meet- ing agenda. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. 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