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i Record-Courier 3 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2015 Tonya Holland Oct. 1980 - Feb. 2015 Tonya Holland, 34, died on Feb. 2, 2015 at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at the Union Cemetery i: Tonya Marie Carpenter Holland was born on Oct. 28, 1980 in Baker City to Charles and Charlene (McCorkle) Carpenter. She was raised in Baker City and Fountain Hills, Ariz. She attended Four Peak Elementary School and Baker High School. Tonya married Phillip Wayne Holland. They had two children: a son, Phillip Edward Holland, Jr., and daughter, Kandice Victoria Lynn Holland. Long after the divorce, Tonya was married to Robert Mars, for a short time. During her life Tonya worked at Burger King in Baker City, as well as Safari Inn, Taco Bell, and West Co. Martinizing all in Boise, Idaho. Tonya enjoyed writing in her journals, arts, crafts, and spending time outdoors. Tonya's favorite poem was one which she wrote entitled "Secret to Hap- Samuel N. Campo May 1932 - Jan. 2015 Samuel Campo, 82, of Union, died at Angeline Senior Living Center in La Grande on Jan. 30, 2015. A memorial service was held at Echos of Praise Church, 1520 ‘X’ Avenue in La Grande on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Zan Coen of ficiating. Samuel Newell Campo was bom May 7,1932 in Albion, Mich., to James Vincenzo and Mildred Hubbard Campo. He was raised in Michigan and started driving track at the age of 16. He drove truck throughout 48 states and lived in Kansas, California, Nevada, Utah and Washington before moving to Portland, Ore. He drove track for 33 years until a bad accident forced him into disabil ity- while in Portland, Sam met Mary Ann Schle- ichardt and they were married Jan. 4, 1992 in I Amos Frederick Rasmussen ? May 1936 — Feb. 2015 I Amos Frederick Ras- , müssen, 78, of Baker City I died Feb. 8, 2015 at Saint ’ Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City. No services ■ are planned at this time. j Amos was born May 21,1936 in Toledo, Ore., to •«Pete and Mary "Jett" Rasmussen. He grew up on the Oregon coast and graduated from Newport High School. After high school he entered the Air Force and served as an Airman 2nd Class/Air Po liceman from June 16,1955 through Dec. 5,1958 with an honorable discharge. On Sept. 20,1958, just before he was discharged from the Air Force, Amos married Rosemarie Leopold in ULM Germany. Upon his return to the U.S., Amos completed Rickford Delmar Snyder 1947 - 2015 Rickford Delmar Snyder, 68, of La Grande died Mon day, Feb. 2, 2015 at home surrounded by family after a two-year battle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at Loveland Fu neral Chapel on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. Rick is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda Sny der; son, Rick Snyder; granddaughters, Addison and Abby; brothers Lonny Snyder and Robert Sny der; and many close friends and family members throughout northeast Oregon. Bom in McMinnville and raised in both Elgin and Baker City, Rick was the son of Delmar and Geral dine Snyder and was a lifelong resident of Oregon. In his early years, Mr. Snyder helped ran the fam ily business, Snyder’s Café and Fireside Steak house, later enlisting in the Army and completing a four-year tour of duty. Shortly after his honorable discharge Rick went to work for Paramount Pictures in special effects. His time at Paramount and work on the movie Paint Your Wagon was always a lasting memory for all who knew him. James Dean Trost July 1950 - Feb. 2015 James Dean Trost, 64, of Soda Springs, Idaho passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho. Jim was bom on July 4,1950 in Concordia, Kan., the son of Merton Ezra and Dorthy Ellen Holton Trost. His family moved to Greenleaf, Idaho in 1952. He attended grade school in Greenleaf and graduated from Vallivue High School at Caldwell in 1968. piness." Happiness is the ability to do the follow ing: forget; apologize; admit errors; avoid mistakes; keep your temper; shoulder the blame; make the best of things; maintain high standards; think first, act accordingly; put the need of others before your own; forgive. Try using as many of these into your day as possible and you'll soon be rewarded with happiness. Tonya was preceded in death by her mother Char lene Rose; grandfather Carpenter who blessed, baptized, and confirmed her to the LDS Church; grandmother Verna Marie; and two aunts, Dora and Tammy. She is survived by her children Phillip and Kandice; father Charles Carpenter of Baker City; sisters Crystal Carpenter of Baker City and Charlie Carpenter of Haines; and grandmother Naomi Car penter Stevenson. Tonya had a heart bigger than she was and would help anyone in need. She was a free spirit, and a true soul. For those who would like to make a memorial do nation in memory of Tonya may do so to defray burial expenses through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, Ore. 97834. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com. Clackamas. They moved from Oregon to Michigan and back before moving to Union in 2008. Sam was preceded in death by his parents; son Roger Campo; bother James Campo; and a sister Roselia Meteyer. Sam is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Union; sons: Samuel P. Cajupo of Missouri, John Campo of Michigan, and Robert Schleichardt of Union; daughters Melissa and Annette, both of Michigan, Heather Bentz of Tennessee, and Jennifer Schle ichardt of Union; brothers Joe Hubbard and Wheeler Campo of Michigan, Norman Campo of Washington, Don Campo of Indianapolis, Ind.; sis ters: Maria Campo of Glenrock, Wyo., Carmela Schweer of Colorado, Cathy Harwood of Ohio; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchil dren. Memorial contributions may be made to Gray's West and Company for the memorial fund for Samuel Campo. Arrangements were through Gray's West and Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, Ore. 97814. training at the Oregon Police Academy and worked from 1959 through 1988 with the Oregon State Po lice, retiring as Lieutenant. He also worked as the Marine Patrol Manager for the Baker County Sher iffs Department and as a U.S. Forest Service Liai son for the Grant County Sheriffs office. Amos enjoyed a variety of hobbies including woodworking, leather work, horseback riding, sport shooting, motorcycle riding, and reloading, and was considered a Master Craftsman. He was a member of the Elks Club and an active community volunteer which included serving as the Western Heights water systems manager. Survivors include his wife, Rosemarie Ras mussen; sisters, Irene Rasmussen and Maxine Ras mussen; and brother, Elmer "Speed" Rasmussen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Mary Rasmussen; and his brothers, Ed "Mickey" Rasmussen and Dale Rasmussen. Memorial contributions maybe made to the Scle roderma Foundation through Gray's West & Com pany Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, Ore. 97814. Rick met Linda, the love of his life, in Baker City and they married in 1972. Rick owned two successful businesses in Baker City and La Grande and his last venture, Blue Mt. Radiator, was a staple business in the La Grande community for over 20 years. Rick made his family, work, and everything north east Oregon had to offer his top priorities. He was a very selfless individual who took great pride in in troducing many first timers to the art of trout and steelhead fishing, along with countless hunting trips for both birds and big game with his trusted English Pointer “Deacon” by his side. Mr. Snyder had very deep passion for family, friends, and animals. At the Snyder residence in La Grande the door was always open for anyone who wanted to visit or seek advice, or who just needed a helping hand, including many unannounced visits from stray animals needing food or a place to five. Everyone was welcome. An avid reader, Mr. Snyder served on the Board of Directors of the La Grande Library, and was a lifelong member of the Baker City Elks, VFW, and Eagles Lodge. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contri butions to the charity of your choice, in care of Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 4th Street, La Grande, Ore. 97850. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com. Jim moved to Park City, Utah and worked in ma sonry and later to Soda Springs, Idaho. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and collecting model cars and Native American knick-knacks. He is survived by his daughter, Selena and her husband Chysler Weeks, and grandson, Kegan Jon Mickelson, all of Grace, Idaho. He is also survived by his sisters, Ilona (Dick) Ode of Nampa, Idaho, Deb (Don) Jenson of Bend; a brother Rick (Patty) Trost of Unity; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Norman. Graveside services were held on Friday, Feb., 13, 2015 at noon at the Fairview Cemetery in Soda Springs, Idaho. Arrangements by Sims Funeral Home, Soda Springs. Death Notice Barbara “Bobbi” Williams, 95, passed away peacefully at Bee Hive Home in Baker City on Feb. 13,2015 with her family at her side. She will be buried next to her only love, Charlie, at a graveside ceremony in Napa’s Tulocay Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispineval- leyfuneralhome.com. Jesse Blair Dixon June 1938 — Jan. 2015 Jesse Blair Dixon was bom on June 21, 1938 in Prairie City to Max E. Dixon and Beatrice (Dick enson) Dixon. Jess and his sister, Dixie, lived in many logging camps in Baker and Grant Coun ties, prior to moving to Baker City in the early 1940s. Jess was very intelligent, but his teachers had a difficult time hold ing his interest. He always wanted to grow up fast and face early the challenges of life. He did take time to enjoy learning and playing the trumpet and being in band. He loved playing football and always made the team. When his parents decided to open a “24 flavors” ice cream store in Pendle ton, Jess moved there to help his mom open and ran the store. Everyday it was Jess who made all of the ice cream. It was during the first part of his sophomore year that he returned to join his friends at Baker High when he was confronted with his parents’ divorce. Since his father had left for Portland, Jess took it upon himself to support his mother and sister. He wanted a better education, but realized that if he left school to work full time, his own future looked pretty dim. He knew that allotments were paid to dependants of the U.S. military and so, on Dec. 4,1953, at the age of 15, Jess joined the Army., Now he would be able to send monthly support home to his mother and sister. He coerced a photographer he knew to help him forge a birth certificate, which he presented to the Army recruiter and was sent to Ft. Ord, Calif, for basic training. Basic took longer than usual, because he came down with a severe case of pneumonia and was hospital ized for over one month and had to start basic all over again. It was during this time that he earned his GED and was sent his diploma. Jess saw only humor when the Oregon Dept, of Educa tion realized it had issued his diploma two years before his own class would graduate. They re quested it be returned, but he did not. Jess did a lot during the next five years in the military. He spent time at Ft. Bragg, NC and Ft. Ben ning, Ga. and was a member of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Di visions. For the rest of his life Jess would have back trouble and would carry a 15 in. scar on his thigh from a night jump. The pilot had miscalculated and the troopers jumped into an old grove of trees. Only after his jump boots were filled with blood did he realize he had been injured. He just felt lucky to have survived. Some didn’t. During this period, Jess came home to escort Carole to her Junior Prom and again to her Senior Prom. These were some of the last lighthearted breaks for him because by this time, the Army had discovered he was under age and was going to kick him out. Knowing he was a good soldier, his C.O. told him if he volunteered for Special Forces he would be immediately sent overseas and the Army wouldn’t pay to bring him home. He ap plied and was immediately as signed to duty in Japan. Before he left, Jess came home and asked Carole to marry him. By this time, he was much older than his real-life 17 years. Even though Jess didn’t like to ski and was not very good at it, he was the best in his unit and be came the ski instructor on Mt. Fuji. He didn’t like it. He was ex- tr emely proud of his grand son, Mace Berry, for his service in the Army, hav ing served in Iraq in 2006 2007. Jess was a true patriot and very conservative. He was a great story teller and told many stories of his Army years - many of them truly hair- raising, but he had an ability to make most of them humorous or even down right funny. He had great timing when telling jokes, of which he had many. It was 20 years later that he pro posed again to Carole and they married. They both had been pre viously married and divorced. Jess had no children and Carole (Simonsen) Smith had three (Arlen, Shan, and Gwen). Jess embraced them as his own and often, people would say that Shan looked just like her dad. They would just smile and wink at each other. In March 2011, Jess and Carole sold their home in Spring Creek, Nev. and moved home to Oregon to share a house with daughter Shan. Every morning he would walk through the house and say, “How’s my beautiful daughter this morning?” Shan and “her dad” were in the process of starting a new business together (Canby Carvers) specializing in custom carved personal and military re lated wood plaques and belt buck les. Now, through her tears, she is in the process of designing the urn that will soon hold Papa’s ashes. As with all deaths, it is truly a very difficult time, but also so fun to remember the years dancing, music, partying with our kids, weddings, businesses -- and yes, Jess even took crews to Japan to build log homes. Jess was an avid reader, often reading a book per day. It can be said that Jess could be very stubborn and 9 real chai-, lenge .to live with, but life was never dull with our Jesse B. Dixon. As with all things, Jess did it with gusto - even the cancer. An MRI on Dec. 18, 2014 showed nothing except the usual spine problems. But on Jan. 5,2015, he was diagnosed with fully metasta sized cancer throughout his body. Jess was a Christian and went to be with our Lord just 19 days later on Jan. 24,2015. He leaves wife Carole and daughter Shan, both of Canby; daughter Gwen Stuhr of Tigard; grandchildren Marcus Stuhr of New York; Alex Stuhr and great- grandson Mark Stuhr of Tigard; Mason (Rachel) Berry of Port land; Lonna (Berry) Lonborg and great-granddaughter Jade Lon borg of Tigard; sister Dixie (Dean) Sherwood; niece Marcy (Cliff) Ezell and family; nephew John (Gina) Sherwood and family; all of Elko, Nev.; nephew Kent (Katie) Sherwood of Sheridan, Wyo.; and many cousins and spe cial friends. Jess was preceded in death by Son Arlen Smith; father Max Dixon; mother Bee Dixon, uncles Merle (“Toke”), Oliver (“Boo”) and John Dickenson; as well as grandparents and cousins. Per his request, no service will be held. i Record-Courier (USPS 457-720) COMBINED WITH NORTH POWDER NEWS HAINES, OREGON 97833 BAKER COUNTY NEWSPAPER Gina Perkins, Editor- Publisher news@therconline.com Hayden Perkins, Reporter/Web Designer hayden@therconline.com Heather Honeywell, ■ Double H Productions Graphic Design/Production heather@therconline.com Thank You Thank you to my family (most especially my sister and her husband, Meb and Jacque Dailey) and our friends for all the love and support you have shown my family and myself. A special Thank you to the Eagle Valley EMT's, Gordon Bond, the ladies of the Richland Chris tian Church, Tami Waldron for the beautiful service for Bill, and our community for all of the cards, flowers and food. I am so blessed to live in such a loving valley. God bless you all The Family of Bill Holcomb Gary Cullen, Advertising Sales gary@therconline.com Published every Thursday at Haines, Ore. Office located at 914 Front Street. Telephone (541) 856-3615. 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