i Record-Courier 3 THURSDAY, JANUARY 29,2015 Milton Leon Levy May 1917 - Dec. 2014 This obituary was written by our father more than 20 years ago, other than a few updates. He was an amazing individual who maintained a strong work ethic, incred­ ible will power, and was a prolific writer and family historian. Milton passed away on Dec. 8 at the age of 97. Milton's grandfather, Mose Fuchs, and great-uncle Isidor Fuchs, twins, both came to Baker City in about 1880. They were responsible for the first Sam-0 swimming pool, Sam-0 Springs bottling works, and Baker City's first golf course, located near Sam-0 Spring on the east edge of Baker City. They and spouses are buried in Mt. Hope Ceme­ tery. Milton was bom in La Grande on May 21,1917 to Gus and Gertrude Levy. His family moved to Baker City where he graduated high school. Milton then graduated from the University of Oregon in 1941. He joined the Navy in 1942 and spent four years at various Naval bases and squadrons being discharged to inactive duty in Ded.1945. While Milton was attending electronic school in the Navy, he met his professor's daughter, Jean Cameron, at a USO dance. They were married in Corpus Cristi, Tex. in Jan. of 1943- Milton and Jean settled in Danville, Calif, with their two sons and lived there for over 50 years prior to her pass­ ing. Milton was a resident of Montecito Retirement Corti triunity in Concord, Calif, for the last 10 years. ‘ Iii 1945 he became Advertising Manager and News Editor of a radio station in Baker City. In 1952 he became Manager of Radio Stations KLX and KLX-FM in Oakland, Calif., the Oakland Trib­ une Stations. In 1954 Milton became Executive Vice President of the California Service Agency in Berkeley, Calif, which was an affiliated company of the California Farm Bureau Federation. While at the advertising agency he also managed the California Farm Net­ work and the Voice of California Agriculture which were released on a score of radio and TV stations in California. Milton was Executive Secretary of the Apricot William Dean Holcomb Dec. 1947 - Jan. 2015 William Dean Holcomb, 67, passed away on Tues.,1 Jan. 20,2015 in Boise, Idaho from respiratory failure. A Memorial Service and Cele­ bration of Bill's Life will be held on Sat., Jan. 31, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Richland Christian Church in Richland, Ore. Interment will be at Eagle Valley Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for a potluck reception to be held immediately follow­ ing the interment in the fellowship hall at the Rich­ land Christian Church. William “Bill” Holcomb was bom in Baker City on Dec. 5,1947 to George and Wadean (Rohner) Holcomb. Bill grew up in Richland where he at­ tended Richland Elementary and graduated from Eagle Valley High School in 1966. After high school Bill enlisted in thé Army and served in Korea for three years. After his stint in the service, Bill married Marti Davis and had three daughters. He pursued an As­ sociate's degree from Blue Mountain Community College in Animal and Agricultural Management. During those years, Bill worked in Richland and also at the feed lot in Boardman. He and Marti di­ vorced in the early 1980s. Bill later married Wanda (McAfee-Draze) on William Hubert Scott Dec. 1916 - Jan. 2015 William Herbert Scott, 98, of Ontario, Ore,, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 in a local care facility. William was born on Dec., 25,1916 in Oroville, Wash., the son of Herbert and Myrtle Scoff. He was raised in Baker City and grad­ uated from Baker High School in 1936. He married Loyce Bonnie Scott in Weiser, Idaho on Nov. 21, 1941. William entered the service on Sept. 25,1942 andyas one of the survivors of the invasion of Ok- ipawa. He didn’t talk about his service time but he did tell his family about losing his helmet and a fel­ low soldier who no longer needed his. He used the soldier’s helmet and it seemed to protect him throughout the rest of the war. William worked at many jobs during his life time, Western Union, wood mills, sugar factory, small engine repair, electrician, farmer and janitor at Ontario Middle School. He told his family he was the jack of all trades and master of none. William lived in Baker City, Whidbey Island, Austin Junc­ tion, Bates, Prineville, Nyssa, Vale, Sumpter and Ontario, Ore. • Bonnie and Bill had five children, Darrell, Di­ anna, Patti, Jo and David. They had many happy years at the mining claims with children, grand­ children and any friends who wanted to come. He loved hunting and fishing and had all the family up to Sumpter for flea markets. He was able to hunt and fish until the last couple of years. After Bonnie’s death he married Gretchen (Nan) Scott in Baker City, on Sept. 16,1997. They were together 17 years. They traveled, visiting friends and family, Sumpter flea markets and “The Ranch”. producers of California and the Executive Secre­ tary of the California Christmas Tree Growers. He was author and publisher of the California Agricul­ ture Directory, the Media Awards Handbook and the Honor Awards Handbook. While working in Berkeley he received a Masters of Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley. Milton received recognition from the Radio Ad­ vertising Bureau, Freedoms Foundation, Califor­ nia State Legislature, Oregon Advertising Club Billboard, and the the Printing Industry of Amer­ ica. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the Commonwealth Club on California and also a member of the Executive Committee. He was the first chairman of the organization tour program. He served as President of a local chapter of the Re­ serve Officers Assocation and was a member of the Naval Reserve Association, the Retired Officers As­ sociation, and the Association of Naval Aviation. Milton's Naval career spanned 10 years. His first active duty was as a third-class petty officer with the Naval Air Group where he was an electronic technician and radio gunner. In 1994 he received a commission as a Navy Ensign and his first as­ signment was as a Radio Material Officer at the Charleston Navy Yard. Following this he saw duty in the Navy Department in Washington, D.C. and at the end of WWII he was the Electronic Counter Measure Officer based in Guam. Continuing with the Naval Reserve after his re­ lease Milton was the Electronics and Public Infor­ mation Officer for ZP871 which was the Blimp Squadron based at NAS Oakland. During the Vietnam War Milton was part of an air crew that took cargo into DeNang. While with VP872 Milton was recalled to active duty with the squadron in 1961 during the Berlin Buildup. The squadron was sent to Hawaii and Christmas Island where they were part of the Joint Task Force 8 which was responsible for the deto­ nation of 26 atomic bombs. He was the Navy Pub­ lic Information Officer for that Task Force. Milton retired from the Navy as a Commander. Milton is preceded in death by his loving wife Jean, brother Henry and Louis (Helen). He is sur­ vived by his sons David and Charles (Susan) and Grandson Nicholas (Michelle). A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of the East Bay or a charity of your choice. Nov. 5,1990 in Naknek, Alaska. They made their home in Basque, Ore., where Bill was employed by ODOT for 19 years; he retired in 2012. Bill and Wanda moved back to Richland in 2012. Bill enjoyed many things in life including the out­ doors, animals, team roping, ranching, and farm work. He especially enjoyed hunting with his wife Wanda and his cousin Noble Keist. Bill had a great smile and big laugh; he always enjoyed a good party. Bill was preceded in death by his father George Holcomb and brother John Holcomb. Bill is survived by his wife Wanda; children; Shannon (Marin) Miller and children Louden, Ais- lynn and Liam of Tacoma, Wash.; Gloria (Carlos) Montes and children Davis, Saxon and Teague of Canby, Ore.; and Christy Holcomb of Portland, Ore.; stepchildren Ken (Trish) Draze of Ontario, Ore.; Darlene Draze and children Brittani, Court­ ney, Christopher and Jordan of Fairbanks, Alaska; Joe (Jen) Draze and daughter Sarah of Meridian, Idaho; and Kris (Tim) Hank and children Jamie and Timothy of Anchorage, Alaska; one great- grandson Aden; his mother Wadean Holcomb of Baker City and favorite Aunt Gloria Linebaugh of Bend; and numerous cousins. For those who would like to make a memorial do­ nation in memory of Bill, the family suggests either the VFW Post No. 7847 or Eagle Valley EMTs through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cre- mation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, Ore. 97834. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com. Death Notice Margaret "Midge" Nale, 83, former Richland, Ore. resi­ dent, died on Sun., Jan. 25,2015 at Saint Alphonsus Hos­ pital 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. Dr. Menzie McKim, Jr. Feb. 1922 - Dec. 2014 Dr. Menzie McKim Jr. Re­ tired, 92, died Dec. 10,2014, at his home in Baker City. A Me­ morial Service for the McKim Family was held at the First Presbyterian Church on Dec. 27 with Pastor Katy Nicole. 37 members of his family at­ tended. Menzie was bom Feb. 4, 1922, to Menzie and Myrle Palmer McKim in the front up­ stairs bedroom of his parents’ house located at 1535 2nd Street, Baker City. This is now known as the Palmer House. Dr. Menzie lived a full and adventurous life. He graduated from Baker High in 1939 and then entered the U.S. Navy during WWII. He served 182 days which qualified him for the G.I. Bill. Menzie attended Jefferson Medical College majoring in urinalysis, pathology, surgery, and psychology. He graduated Salutatorian of his class in 1947. Shortly afterwards, he was recalled to active duty by the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. /Menzie was sent to Okinawa aS a urinary surgeon for one of the first MASH Units. It was there that he worked with Dr. Dick Hornberger who co-wrote the book Mash. This book was later produced and became a famous movie based on the skillful, caring work, «nd rather( outrageous humor of the oper- ating staff. The family still ar­ gues about whether Menzie was Hawkeye or Trapper John. Upon his return to Baker, Menzie (also called Kimmie by those who loved him) practiced at the old Baker Clinic with his brother, Dr. Palmer McKim, and Dr. Carl Kostol. In 1979 Dr. Kostol and Dr. Menzie built the new Baker Clinic, ---- ------- ----- -- located on Pocahontas Road, and were Boyd M. Brill Sept. 1951 - Dec. 2014 Boyd M. Brill, Jr. passed away in Dec. of 2014 at his home in Boise, Idaho of an apparent heart attack. Boyd was bom Sept. 17,1951 in Baker City to Boyd and Bar­ bara Brill. He attended school Dad was a strong influence in many lives. When (St. Francis Academy) in Baker he worked at the Middle School, students would J... . . j •_ seek him out, just to talk and many years after he 6 °mew 6 aV^ unn§ 11 a t e r I joined by I D r s . I Rob ert I McKim, I Menzie's I nephew, I Jon Ped- 1 erson, and 1 s 0 n , jl Thomas McKim. Their years of high-quality surgery and family practice were considered to be outstanding by many in the community. Dr. Menzie McKim retired from practice in 1989. Menzie had many hobbies. He loved fishing, football, his faithful hunting dogs, work and parties at the family cabin on the Snake River, harassing his good buddy Cliff Bond, and watching his wonderful family grow. Volunteer Community Serv­ ice .was also an important part of Menzie's life. He served as a Director of the Baker School District, a 50-year member of the Masons, and 45 years with the Elks. Preceding Dr. Menzie in death were Ins parents, his wife Elizabeth Hanes McKim of over 60 years, and brothers Dr. Palmer McKim, Robert McKim, and Donald McKim. He is survived by his wife, Holly Sullens McKim, of Baker City; his son, Dr. Thomas McKim (Dr. Cynthia McKim), of Eagle, Idaho; daughter Nancy Galvin (John Galvin), of Boise, Idaho; stepson Eric Menard, of Monterey, Calif.; i and «isfer-in-law, J ean Hallrof! Boise, Idaho. Foul grandchil­ dren, six great-grandchildren, and numerous' nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions in Dr. Menzie's memory may be directed to The First Presbyte­ rian Church or Soroptimist In­ ternational of Baker County. This may be done through Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place Street, Baker City, Ore. 97814. sorts including Death Valley and Crater Lake before joining thè staff at the Veteran’s Hos­ pital in Boise, Idaho. He enjoyed the outdoors and football, and was an avid Ore­ gon Ducks fan. Boyd was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara; father, Boyd, Sr.; cousin Julie Hoff­ man; and brother-in-law, Steve Bell. He is survived by his sister, Linda Bell and cousins, Loma Greer and Karen Mooberry, along with numerous other rel­ atives. Rites have been performed by the Cremation Society of Idaho. left the school those students and teachers would ‘s stop top hi After his discharge he worked him, just just t