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I THURSDAY, JANUARY 1,2015 Corrine Corkjr V. Farran April 1945 - Dec. 2014 T Corrine (Corky) V. Far- rah was born April 28, 1945 in Bend, Ore., and (Jied Dec. 16, 2014 in Post Falls, Idaho. 1 Her Father John Mellott wanted a boy and ificknamed her Corky, a name that would stick with her throughout her life. At the age of 3, Gorky’s family welcomed a baby boy, Alan R. Mellott. J*At age 6, the Mellott family moved from Sis ters to Bend. While living in Sisters, the family lived in a logging camp while Corky's dad worked as a logger. Corky loved the outdoors and hunted and fished her entire life. At the age of 9 she shot her first mule deer, followed by nu- « ftjerous other deer and elk throughout her life. At age 12, she joined the National Rifle Associ ation and shot in many small bore (.22 long * rifle) competitions. At ages 14,15, and 16 she Won the Oregon State Small Bore girls' title; at 15 she won the NRA girls Small Bore National title. ¿That same year she met and fell in love with her future husband, Gary Farran. She would go on and attend Oregon State University and also shoot on its shooting team helping OSU win Several national titles. Two weeks following her graduation from OSU, she and Gary married and moved around the Nd west from R.V. park to R.V. park in their 8x35-foot trailer while Gary completed his lineman apprenticeship for IBEW125. In 1971, Corky and Gary moved to Baker when Gary got a job with the local electrical company. The couple had two boys James and Andy. Corky substitute taught and owned a book store named Baker Paperback exchange. The family moved to Tillamook, Ore. in 1987 and then to the Tri-Cities, Wash., in 1989 when Gary began working for Bonneville Power Ad ministration as a lineman. Corky worked for and retired from Washington State Dept, of So cial and Health Services in its Division of Chil dren and Family Services. Following her retirement in 2006, Corky and Gary traveled throughout the Western states in their motor home. Corky is survived by her husband Gary, sons James (Jamie) Farran and Andy Farran, James’s spouse Beth, Andy’s spouse Tawnya; grandsons AJ, Dalton, Colton, William, and Jordan, and granddaughter Alexis; brother Alan and his spouse Jeanne; nephew Gene Mel lott and niece Lucinda Mellott. Corky was preceded in death by her father John Mellott and mother Lois Mellott. Corky wished not to have a funeral and instead wanted her ashes spread together with Gary’s upon his passing at a chosen location in eastern Oregon. Corky also wished that instead of cut flowers a live tree of flowers be planted in her honor. went to work for Kaiser shipyard, where Betty worked as a welder on the Victory Ships. The next child, daughter Gayle, was born in Port ¿May 1915 - Dec. 2014 land. The family moved to Elgin in 1947; son Gene was born several years later. While in Betty Jones, 99, died on Elgin they ranched, and raised horses and Tuesday, Dec.23,2014 at sheep. Betty's husband Henry followed con home in Richand, Ore. struction during 1956-1959, then relocated the There will be a. viewing on family to Richland March 9,1959. Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 at While in Richland, Henry started a land level Tami's Pine Valley Funeral ing business. Betty always felt slighted that they Home from 3-6 p.m. A traditional funeral serv ice will be held on Saturday, Jan. 3,2014 at 11 didn't have a real wedding ceremony, so on a.m. at the Eagle Valley Grange (which is in the their 50th Anniversary, in 1986, Henry and newly remodeled Richland Elementary School Betty renewed their marriage vows on horse - corner of Main and Moody Road) in Richland, back at the Halfway fairgrounds. Henry passed ftiterment at Eagle Valley Cemetery. Friends away March of 1987. Betty later married Herschel Jones in Dec. of are invited to join the family for a potluck re ception to be held immediately following the in- 1989. Herschel passed in 2001. During Betty's life she worked as a welder, KTOient aFttie Eagle Valley Grange. ’lATs’’Betty" Adelle was Bom on May 22,1915 waitress,'cook, bartender, anti housewife, and in Adams, Ore. to Frank and Zelma (Lewis) sold Avon and Sarah Coventty jewelry. She be flenry. The family moved to Catlow Valley by longed to the Eastern Star, Eagle Valley Grange, train when Betty was 1 and 1/2 years old. They Fair Board, and Rebecca's, and was Grand Mar Jived in a dugout until lumber could be brought shall of the Baker County Fair, Grand Marshal |n by wagon to build a house. School days were of Eagle Valley Days in 2014, and member of Spent in a one room schoolhouse and the Crane the New Bridge Nazarene Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband's Boarding School. Her parents raised the chil dren with all the joys of the outdoors, including Henry and Herschel, two sisters, Norma Myers trapping jack rabbits for five cents a pair of ears. and her twin sister Peggy Cockrell in 1988, step She was so proud She could buy clothes and a son Butch Jones, step daughter Nona Jones Burr. Saddle with her own earnings. Betty is survived by her son Jim Bunyard and ..Betty loved horses and loved to tell her many tales of riding through the hills of the Steens, his wife Sandi, daughter Gayle Haga and hus Wallowas and more. She loved helping others, band Bob, son Gene Bunyard and his wife Bon including leading a 4-H riding club for young nie; step children Clifford Jones, and Nona people. Her days were filled with laughter, fish Jones Burr, deceased, 15 grandchildren, numer ous great grandchildren, great great grandchil frig, and her great cooking. □On May 25,1936 Betty married Henry T. Bun- dren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Those who would like to make a memorial yard in Bums by the Justice of the Peace. They made their first home at Crane, Ore., and contribution in memory of Betty may do so to owned a gas station in Ashland, Ore. It was in either the Eagle Valley Grange or the Eagle Val Ashland that they had their first child, a son ley EMTs through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral jim. They later moved to St. Johns Woods Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, Ore. 97834. On (which was in Portland) in 1942, and they both line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com. > Betty Jones Homer Paul Gentry 3s>ec. 1946 - Dec. 2014 ^•Horner Paul Gentry, 68, Of Baker City died Dec. 19, Sbi4 at his residence with his wife by his side. A me- ’ morial service was held at 2j>.m.Saturday, Dec. 27,2014 at the Baker Val ley Church of Christ with Pastors John Qoodyear and Mike Cross officiating. Homer was born Dec. 1,1946 at Cairo, Ill., to Robert and Patricia (Guy-Britt) Gentry. He graduated from Baker High School in 1965 and spentsome time in college learning diesel me chanics. He served five-and-a-half years in the Army Rational Guard, excelling as a sharp shooter. He worked in the oil fields of Wyoming for 10 years, then worked for the Baker 5-J School District for 25 years as a mechanic's as sistant, school bus driver, dispatcher, and bus driving instructor. 2 Homer married Linda Baldwin on Oct. 18, Marie Best Sept. 1935 - Dec. 2014 ¡Marie Best, 79, of Baker City died Dec.18,2014 while at the Serenity House Adult Foster Care Facility. A graveside service was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery. IMarie was bom on Sept. 30,1935 in Spokane, Wash., to George Washington and Clara Francis Arrowood. She married John Best who passed 2008. He was forced to retire in 2011 when he discovered he had brain cancer. Some of his favorite things were hunting, fish ing, camping, doing mechanic work, dancing and working for Christ. Homer deeply loved Jesus and brought many people to Christ. He was a sweet, kind man who never complained about his lot in life. He was one of the adminis trators for the Baker Valley Church of Christ and loved listening and singing hymns along with Randy Travis. His favorite hymn was "How Great Thou Art”. Homer is survived by his wife Linda, his sons Keith of Lebanon, Ore., Terry of Tigard Ore,, and his daughter Karen Griffith and her hus band Marshall of Boise, Idaho. Two sisters, Kathy Gentry and Sheila Esquabel of Gillette, Wyo., and a brother Carl Gentry of Benton City, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Pam. Memorial contributions may be made to the Homer Gentry Memorial Fund through Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St., Baker City, Ore. 97814. away in 1991. She worked most of the time for the Salvation Army and assisted at Step Forward. She enjoyed knitting and collecting stuffed animals. Marie also enjoyed going to the Senior Center to have lunch. The only survivors are her cat, Shelly, and her long time caregivers, Mickey and Linda Cowan of Haines. Memorial contributions maybe made to Heart n’ Home Hospice through Gray's West & Com pany Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, Ore. 97814. Death Notices Joyce Short, 83, of Baker City, died at her daughter's home in Baker City. There will not be a service. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences maybe shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com. Charlie Hood, 55, of Richland, died at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014. There will not be a service. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com. Take the Chill out of Winter Bills by Jim Horan of OTEC Between holiday house guests and shorter, colder days, electric bills tend to climb in the winter. Read on for ways to save energy when the temper ature drops. Lower your thermostat to 68 de grees (or lower): If you decrease the temperature by just one degree, you can save up to 5 percent on heating costs. Consider a program mable thermostat that you can set to lower the temperature when away from home and increase before you come back. Adjust blinds and curtains: Keep them open to let in sunlight during the day, and close at night to keep heat inside and pro tect from drafts. Reduce hot water temperatures: Heating water accounts for 12 perceht of the average home’s energy use. Set your water heater’s thermostat to 120 degrees or lower—that’s usually suf ficient for a household’s hot-water needs. Also, if you’ve had your water heater for more than 12 years, yon might want to consider replacing it with a more energy-efficient model. Seal and insulate: This is the best way to keep heat in ànd air out. Areas that may need sealing include comers, cracks, door frames, and windows. Consider replacing old appliances, doors, and windows with ENERGY STAR-rated models: You can saye abolit 15 percent of your normal energy use with these appliances and get better insulation on doors and windows for the price you pay. EN ERGY STAR-rated items meet special efficiency standards set by the federal government. Free your vents: HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air condi tioning) systems will have to work twice as hard if vents are blocked by mgs, furniture, or dodrs. Keep vents clear for proper air flow. Keep food cool: Don’t make your fridge work toohard. A tem perature set between 34 and 37 degrees Fahrenheit is usually sufficient. Visit www.otecc.com for more ways to save. YMCA Offers Free Ski Conditioning Class This free class offered Jani 6*in the^eveiting from 6:30-7:30 at the YMCA on Pocahontas, will give you a‘‘quick”version’t)f the tools to perform an appropriate dynamic warflittp, provide sport-specific workout ideas to prepare your “winter sport” muscles, and provide trunk strengthening exercises to encour age general spine, and overall health and fitness. Kim Zinn, DPT, ATC is a physical therapist and certified ath letic trainer at Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS) in Baker City. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Pacific University in 2004. Her undergraduate emphasis was in Sports Medicine as she earned a bachelor de gree in Exercise Science in 2001. Members and non-members welcome, sign-ups available to reserve your space, and childcare is available. Please wear your workout attire as this is an exercise class. RSVP by calling 541-523-9622 and for information, ask for Elissa Morrison, Group Fitness Director. î Record-Courier Dear Readers, Jan. 1 marks the 114th year the Record-Courier has been serving the residents of Baker County! We wish you a joyous, healthy, and prosperous 2015. Happy New Year! Sincerely, the Record-Courier team For all the eyes we made twinkle, and the hearts we made flutter Thank you for letting us help you love the ones you love in 2014! J. TABOR,. H JEWELERS 1913 Main St. • Baker City • 541-524-1999