2 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017
Local
— News of Record —
— Community Calendar —
JAIL ROSTER
GLO-RUN
Friday the 27th of October at 6:00 p.m. at the
Sports Complex near the High School. This
event not only helps Brooklyn’s PTO, but is a
fun way to get some exercise with your family
and friends. The cost is $5 per person, or $20 per
family. A raffle will be held as well.
WICKED WAYS MASQUERADE BALL
Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Geiser Grand Hotel,
7:30 till midnight or so. Carriage rides, music by
Jason Drew of Boise’s 100.3 The X Rocks. Buy
tickets today at www.TheBakerCountyPress.com
or at the front counter of the hotel. Some tickets
will be available for $30 at the door or prepur-
chase for $25.
TREE BOARD MEETING
October 30, 4 p.m. at City Hall.
TRICK OR TREAT DOWNTOWN
October 31, 4-6 p.m. Downtown historic Baker
City is the place to be on Halloween. Hosted
by Historic Baker City Inc. this safe and family
friendly Halloween celebration fills the streets
of downtown as thousands of ghouls goblins,
princesses and super heroes, roam downtown
sidewalks in search of Halloween treats.
SERVE IT UP HOT
November 2, 5-9 p.m. Local firemen and
Barley Brown’s are fundraising again for special
Olympics All tips go to Special Olympics local
teams. Come have fun while local firemen wait
on you in full uniform!
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
November 3, 5-8 p.m. Monthly art walk in
downtown historic Baker City. Celebrate the arts
on the First Friday of every month in historic
downtown Baker City. With numerous participat-
ing galleries and local shops showcasing local
and regional artists and their work.
HUNTINGTON HIGHLAND GAMES
November 4. Always the first Saturday in
November the Huntington Weather Festival and
Highland Games brings together some of the top
Celtic athletes in the Inland Northwest to com-
pete in traditional Celtic games in some of the
most unpredictable and sometimes brutal weather
conditions.
FALL BAZAAR
November 4, 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. Community
Connection annual Fall Bazaar. Funds raised go
towards the senior meal program.
SALUTE TO VETERANS
November 12, 7 a.m-9 p.m. at the Geiser
Grand. Veterans are invited to enjoy a compli-
mentary meal as a small token of our gratitude
for their service to our country; Breakfast, lunch
or dinner; must call for reservations in advance!
LOCAL IS THE NEW BLACK
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
November 18-19. 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. Local is the
New Black is a yearly Christmas Bazaar located
in 2 buildings at the Baker County Fairgrounds.
Over 70 vendors fill the buildings with every-
thing from handmade soap to baked goods!
TURKEY TROT
November 23. Annual Run/Walk to Feed the
Hungry 5K Turkey Trot. Come out Thanksgiv-
ing morning to help feed the hungry in Baker
County before sitting down to your own Thanks-
giving dinners. More than 500 participants run
this annual holiday 5K fun run in Baker City
each Thanksgiving morning making it one of the
largest Thanksgiving Day fun runs in Oregon.
Proceeds from the run benefit the North East
Oregon Compassion Center and help support the
local food bank.
FAMILY FUN DAY
November 24, 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at the Oregon
Trail Interpretive Center. A post-Thanksgiving
activity day with crafts and programs for family
and friends of all ages. Visit http://trailtenders.
org/home for more information or call 541-523-
1843.
FESTIVAL OF TREES
November 30, 2017 - December 2, 2017.
Festive three day holiday celebration including
photos with Santa, children’s holiday crafts and
gala Christmas tree auction. Special Christmas
tree preview on Thursday, Gala Tree Auction on
Friday and Family Day activities on Saturday.
This annual fundraising event for Saint Alphon-
sus Medical center is a perfect addition to a
festive weekend in Baker City that includes the
annual Twilight Christmas Parade and commu-
nity tree lighting. For more information including
complete schedule and ticket information call
541-523-6461.
BAKER CITY PARLOR TOUR
December 9, 2017. A holiday tour through
historic Baker City homes. Call Mary Collard at
541-403-0405 for more information.
BURRILL, Elizabeth
CUTSHALL III, Colvin
ROBINSON, Justin
NICHOLS, Robert
STRITMATER, Blaine
CULBERTSON, Brandon
NICHOLS, Robert
RACHAU JR., William
ARNOLD, Brandon
BLOOD, Daniel
GRAY, Robert
GREGG, John
KASINGER, Brandi
HENSEN, James
GRUDIN, Kevin
HANNA, John
BLITCH, James
HOLLINGSHEAD, Kathleen
PURKEY, Danielle
NICHOLS, Earnest
NIXON, Angela
WHITTING-GOOD, Travis
ROTHENBERGER, Daniel
LOPEZ, Cassandra
BOLANOS, Ann
LATTYMER, Melissa
WILLEY, Craig
ARTHUR, Tyler
SIMMS II, George
HENDRIKSEN, Carmon
STEELE, Zachary
VANSICKLE, Kira
REED, Nicholas
KIDD, Kevin
WILKERSON, Harold
TOLMAN, Douglas
BROOKS, Matthew
COLE, Derek
CLARK, Dexter
NOBLE, Cecil
BAKER, Joshua
STEELE, Alan
POLICE LOG
Burrill, Elizabeth Ann. 10.23. As-
sault II.
Robinson, Justin Marshall. 10.23
Circuit Court Warrants.
Nichols Sr. Robert Edward. 10.19.
Baker County parole and probation
detainer for post-prison violation.
Christensen, Van Worrell. 10.19.
DUII.
Stritmater, Blaine Allen. 10.18.
Baker County Parole and Probation
Detainer for Post Prison Violation.
DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES
Robert William Ebeling, age 65, of
Baker City died in the early morning
of Saturday, October, 21st, 2017 at
his residence with his loving family
by his side. The date and time of his
memorial service will be announced
soon. Friends may offer contributions
to his family through the Coles Tribute
Center website at www.colestribute-
center.com; by mail to Coles Tribute
Center, 1950 Place Street, Baker
City, Oregon 97814, or by delivering
them in person.
— Obituaries —
Robert “Rob” William
Ebeling
Baker City, 1952-2017
Robert “Rob” William
Ebeling
passed away
at home on
Saturday,
October 21,
2017 after
a 17 month
Rob
battle against Ebeling
brain cancer.
A memorial
service will be held on
Friday, October 27, 2017 at
11:00 a.m. at Coles Tribute
Center, 1950 Place St. in
Baker City, Oregon with
Mr. Jim Watt officiating
the service.
Inurnment will follow
the memorial service at
Mt. Hope Cemetery in
Baker City.
Rob was born Janu-
ary 10, 1952 on Cheung
Chau Island in Hong Kong
to parents William and
Beatrice Ebeling; Christian
missionaries serving in
China. Shortly after his
birth they returned home to
Michigan. In early 1953
the Ebelings left Michigan
for California.
Rob spent most of his
growing years in Cali-
fornia. In high school he
enjoyed singing in the
Madrigals group, wrestling
on the high school team,
and working on cars. He
has always had a love of
NASCAR and was able
to attend a few races. He
graduated from John F.
Kennedy High School in
1970. He went to a trade
school where he learned
to be a heavy machinery
mechanic.
In 1974, when Rob was
22, he was driving his
1957 Ford Ranchero when
he met the future love
of his life, a 19-year-old
Anna Plaeth. The two
dated for several years and
were married in 1978 in
Las Vegas, Nevada. The
following year they had
a daughter, Nichole. In
1982 they welcomed a
son, Kyle. The following
year the Ebelings moved to
Baker City.
Rob worked for several
years at Humbles Gas Sta-
tion and Car Wash. He
later worked for Phegley
Logging for over 20 years.
Rob was a hard, modest
worker no matter where
he was. He desired to
do a good job, no mat-
ter the task, and he never
sought praise. Before he
became ill he drove school
buses and the Community
Connection transport. He
loved getting to see all
the kids and chat with the
adults he transported.
The best work Rob ever
did was in his home. He
was a wonderful husband
to Anna and fantastic
father to Nichole and
Kyle. Rob worked hard
in order to make sure his
family always had what
they needed. Nichole and
Kyle were always active
in sports, school activities,
and church. Rob and Anna
were unceasingly support-
ive of their children. They
were at every, game, and
performance. Weekends
were often spent travel-
ling around the state for
competitions.
Later in life Rob and
Anna were blessed with 4
wonderful grandchildren.
Kaizik, Naomi, Ethan, and
Agnes brought unending
joy to Rob. His life very
much revolved around
what was going on with the
grandbabies. He enjoyed
going to all of their sport-
ing events and cheering for
them on the sidelines. His
favorite times were spent
snuggling babies, singing
them to sleep, wrestling
around, reading books, go-
ing for walks, celebrating
holidays, spoiling all the
kids, and just being in the
presence of those he loved.
Rob was preceded in
death by his parents Wil-
liam and Beatrice Ebeling
and his father-in-law Her-
man Plaeth. He is survived
by his wife of 39 years and
love of his life, Anna. His
daughter Nichole Young,
husband Torey, and their
children Kaizik, Naomi,
and Ethan. His son Kyle
Ebeling, wife Phylicia, and
their daughter Agnes. His
brother John Ebeling and
wife Nancy, sister Lura
Morrow and husband John,
sister Ruth Ebeling, sister
Florence Ebeling, sisters-
in-law and brothers-in-law
Mike and Tammy Skid-
more, Brett and Eveie Mat-
thews, and Glenda Plaeth.
He loved all of his nieces,
nephews, extended family
and friends.
Our family would like
to thank all of our close
family, friends, and the ex-
emplary medical staff that
have helped and guided
us through Rob’s illness.
There is no way to tell you
how much you have helped
and blessed us.
In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made
to Cole’s Tribute Center
in Baker City, Oregon to
offset funeral expenses.
Friends may offer con-
tributions to his family
through the Coles Tribute
Center website at www.
colestributecenter.com;
by mail to Coles Tribute
Center, 1950 Place Street,
Baker City, Oregon 97814,
or by delivering them in
person.
Our family would also
encourage you to do as
Rob always had, perform a
random act of kindness for
someone in need without
desiring any acknowledge-
ment of the deed done.
To light a candle for Rob
or to leave a condolence
for the family, please visit:
www.colestributecenter.
com.
Mary Ellen Morin
Baker City, 1952-2017
Mary Ellen Morin,
86, died
October 19,
2017 in her
beautiful
blue room
at Settler’s
Park with
Mary
her daughter
Morin
and son-in-
law at her
side. Her battle with cancer
is finally over and she has
been reunited in heaven
with her loving husband,
Ray.
Mary was born on July
13, 1931 in Boise, Idaho
to Elbert (Stub) and Ruth
Howard. The family later
welcomed four boys –
Elbert, Gerald, Robert and
Kenneth. Young Mary
couldn’t say “brother” so
Elbert and Gerald became
Buzz and Bubba and those
nicknames stayed with
them for life.
The family moved from
Boise to Sumpter, Oregon
when Mary was four years
old. Her father worked
on the dredge until it shut
down.
She met and married
Dean Cavin and they wel-
comed a son, Kenny Dean
in May of 1951. That mar-
riage ended in divorce.
Mary became a rancher’s
wife when she met and
married Norman Hansen,
a long time Sumpter boy.
They had a daughter, Deb-
bie in 1955.
Living on the ranch in
Sumpter Valley was a full
time job. Mary fed and
housed many a hay hand
and was known for her
wonderful cooking. She
kept an immaculate home
even though at times there
was a half frozen calf lying
in front of the heat vent.
She was a wonderful
mother and taught her
children the value of hard
work. Kenny tended to
stay in the house when he
wasn’t playing sports but
to Mary’s dismay, Debbie
preferred being outside
with the animals.
Mary was very active in
Eastern Star and the Baker
County CowBelles. She
loved card parties, pot-
lucks, knitting, crocheting,
needlework, and dances.
Mary’s leg was amputated
due to a cancer she was
fortunate to survive, but
the way she could dance
most people never even
noticed that.
When her marriage to
Norm ended she married
Ray Morin and gained two
step-sons, Greg and Bruce.
Mary worked at the
Credit Bureau in Baker
until her and Ray bought
their own logging compa-
ny. Mary was always busy
running for parts, flagging
and doing the books. They
moved to several locations
until finally settling in
Ukiah, Oregon. Ray retired
and Mary worked in the
restaurant there. They were
very active in many com-
munity organizations and
the Baptist Church.
They moved to Baker
City to help Debbie run
her restaurant. Ray’s
health was failing and
they wanted to be closer
to family and doctors. Ray
passed away in 2006 and
Mary moved back to Ukiah
for a short time. When her
health declined she moved
home to Baker City to live
with Jim and Debbie.
She put up a good fight
and even though cancer
won the battle, she won the
war. She was proud to be
a Christian and she is now
dancing in heaven – happy,
healthy and with two legs!
Mary is survived by
her brother Buzz Howard
and his wife Dorothy; her
brother Bubba Howard and
his wife, Viola; her daugh-
ter Debbie and son-in-law
Jim; her stepsons Greg
and Bruce; her grand-
children Charley and his
wife Jessica, Seth, Tabitha
and Katie Klassen, Desi
Stout, Ashley Thomas and
Ross and Katy DeMas-
tus; her beloved great-
grandchildren that brought
so much joy to her life
and her childhood friend
Delores Roper with whom
she shared a birthday. She
is also survived by many
nieces, nephews, cousins,
great friends and extended
Morin family. And of
course, her beloved dog
Cookie who was her faith-
ful companion to the end.
She was preceded in
death by her parents Stub
and Ruth, her two young-
est brothers Robert and
Kenny, and her beloved
son Kenny Dean.
The celebration of
Mary’s life will be held
on Saturday, October 28,
2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Gray’s
West & Co., followed by
a potluck supper at Coles
Tribute Center.
Contributions may be
made in Mary’s memory
to the Veterans Memorial
Club- Post #3048 through
Gray’s West & Co., 1500
Dewey Avenue, Baker
City, OR 97814.
The family would also
like to thank Settler’s Park
Assisted Living and Heart
‘N’ Home Hospice for the
loving care they pro-
vided for Mary. She was a
spitfire and will never be
forgotten!
To light a candle in
memory of Mary or to
leave a condolence for the
family, please visit: www.
grayswestco.com.
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