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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20,2015
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Darlene Byers
Gorbet
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1927-2015
Darlene Byers Gorbet, 87, of
Richland passed away peacefully
on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 with her
husband of 70 years by her side. A
traditional funeral service was held
on Friday, Aug. 14,2015 at the Richland Methodist Church
in Richland, Ore. Pastor Timothy Wilson officiated the
service. Interment at Eagle Valley Cemetery.
Darlene was bom in 1927 in Chanute, Kan., to Ray and
Reka Byers. Darlene's first job was as a telephone operator
in Chanute.
In 1945 she married Bill. They first lived in Lomita,
Calif., moved to Susanville, Calif., in the 1950s and then
back to Southern California in Torrance.
In 1995 Bill and Darlene moved to Richland near their
youngest son, Gary and his wife, Sandy.
Darlene enjoyed riding in the countryside in the spring to
see all the new life and the beautiful flowers.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents Raymond
and Rika Byers, daughter Beverley Rae Anderson, siblings
Beverly Bell and Danny Byers.
Darlene is survived by her husband William "Bill", her
sons Gene and wife Mary Gorbet, of Paso Robles, Calif.,
Gary and wife Sandy Gorbet of Richland, Ore., grandchil­
dren Tania Springer, Jeanine Reynolds, Tina Dunlap, Brian
Anderson, eight great grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews.
Donations in memory of Darlene can be made to the
Eagle Valley EMTs through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral
Home PO Box 543 Halfway, Ore., 97834. On line condo­
lences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneral-
home.com
Charles Daniel
Davis
April 1938-Aug. 2015
Charles Daniel Davis, 77, of
Baker City died Aug. 9, 2015 in
Jerome, Idaho. Visitation for Mr.
Davis was held Monday, Aug. 17
from 1-7 p.m. at Coles Tribute
Center. Funeral services for Mr.
Davis were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18,2015 at the
Seventh Day Adventist Church located on Pocahontas and
Chico Rd. in Baker City. Pastor Monte Wood of the Sev­
enth Day Adventist Church officiated. Interment followed
at Mt. Hope Cemetery. A reception was held for family
and friends at the church after the service.
Mr. Davis was bom April 15,1938 in Fontuna, Calif., to
Charles Donald and Esther Alma (Allioli) Davis. Mr.
Davis graduated from high school and started working at
carpentry, cabinetry and woodworking. He worked for John
Vannoy in Nevada for many years
On Aug. 20, 1960 he married Barbara Louise Brott in
Carson City, Nev. He enjoyed wood working
as a past time. He was a member of the Seventh Day Ad­
ventist Church in Baker City and his family and faith were
the most important things to him.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife Barbara Davis, Baker
City, sons Chuck Davis from Phoenix, Ariz., Mike Davis
from John Day, daughters Susan McConniel of Baker City,
and Vicki Graves of Payson, Ariz., brother, Richard Davis,
also of Payson, Ariz. Thirteen grandchildren and eleven
great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also
survive.
He is preceded in death by his father Charles Donald
Davis and his mother Esther Alma Davis.
Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Davis may be
made to the American Diabetes Association or American
Kidney Fund. This may be done through Coles Tribute
Center, 1950 Place Street, Baker City, OR 97814.
Patricia Mae
Williamson
Feb. 1934-Aug. 2015
Patricia Mae Williamson, a life­
time resident of Baker City, passed
away Monday, Aug. 10, 2015 at
home with family near her side.
She was bom Feb. 27, 1934 to
parents Lesley and Anne Shuck. She followed siblings
Donald, Elaine, Billie and Dickie.
There was a rosary and funeral mass Thursday, Aug. 13
at 10 a.m. at St. Francis DeSales Cathedral in Baker City.
Um interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery with a luncheon
following at St. Francis DeSales Parish Hall.
Pat graduated from Baker High School in 1952 and
shortly thereafter she met her husband of 62 years, Tony
Williamson. They were engaged on April Fools Day 1953
and married on Independence Day the same year. They
were the last couple to be "shivareed "down Main Street
following their wedding in the St. Francis DeSales
Cathedral.
Her greatest love in life was her family. A year after their
marriage they welcomed twin daughters Cindy and Sandy.
Three years later their son Dan arrived. She was extremely
proud of her children and seven grandchildren and the
accomplishments they have achieved.
Many will remember her working 17 years at Kennedy's
Eastside Grocery. There wasn't a kid in Brooklyn that mom
didn't know and hug daily.
She was always most happy at home but was well
traveled. Her most memorable trips include visiting family
in Thailand and watching her favorite tennis player, Roger
Federer, at the US Open in New York.
She loved her sunroom where she sat and enjoyed her
yard, birds and squirrels, all the time crocheting hot pads
by the hundreds. Everyone who knew mom has a hot pad.
She is survived by her husband Anton (Tony) Williamson;
her children and their spouses: David and Cindy Schild-
knecht, Trotter and Sandy Vaughan, Dan and Kathryn
Williamson; grandchildren: Danielle Williamson,
Christopher Vaughan, Kimberly Schildknecht, Jeffrey
Williamson, Mary Vaughan-Hoffinan and her husband Ian,
Derek Schildknecht and Jillian Vaughan. Her siblings Don
Shuck, Billie Stoner (Jyme) and numerous family
members.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Lodge
through Gray's West & Company, 1500 Dewey Avenue,
Baker City, OR 97814.
See Record-Courier obituaries online at therconline.com
Pioneer Day to be
Held at Union County
Museum
The Union County Museum in Union is host­
ing Pioneer Day, Saturday, Aug. 29. Organizers
invite people to watch a variety of pioneer skills
demonstrations, including candle making,
sheep shearing (yes - with live sheep!), wool
spinning and weaving, tool making, Dutch-oven
cooking, and blacksmithing. Mark Wing of
Union will give rides in a horse-drawn wagon
and talk about the history of Union’s
commercial buildings.
The event takes place in the museum court­
yard, from 10-4 p.m., as part of the Union
County Museum Society's community outreach
program. The interior museum exhibits will be
open for touring, as well.
“Our goal is to entice more people to get to
know, enjoy and appreciate the museum,” said
Sharon Hohstadt, President of the Union
County
Museum
Society. “We have been pleased with the re­
sponse to such events in recent years and are
happy to meet and acquire new patrons.”
Two music groups will perform in the after­
noon. Carla Arnold & Friends perform from 1-2
p.m., and the Twisted Willows (Cindy Frick,
Leslie McMillan, Anna Leslie, Matt Cooper and
Sharon Porter), perform from 2-4 p.m.
Admission for the event is by donation. Re­
freshments will be offered for sale by the Union
County Museum Society Board. The museum
is located at 333 South Main Street, in the heart
of Union.
The Union County Museum is dedicated to
presenting and preserving the history of Union
County and the surrounding area. The museum
is continually adding and upgrading exhibits, in­
cluding the General Store exhibit, new this sea­
son. Owned and operated by the Union County
Museum Society, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corpo­
ration, the museum is an all-volunteer effort by
a small but very dedicated group of individuals.
Newcomers are always delighted with the depth
and quality of exhibits. Please see the museum
website, www.ucmuseumoregon.com for more
information.
Powder Basin Watershed Council Annual
Fall Powder River Cleanup and Native
Planting!
Death
Notices
Elaine N. Trimble, 93,
of
Hereford,
Ore.,
passed away Aug. 17,
2015 at Willowbrook
Terrace in Pendleton.
Funeral services are
pending under the di­
rection of Gray’s West &
Company
Pioneer
Chapel, 1500 Dewey
Ave., Baker City, OR
97814- 541-523-3677-
Sam Cannon, 78, long­
time Richland resident,
died at his home on
Monday, Aug. 17, 2015.
Arrangements,
are
under the direction of
Tami's Pine Valley
Funeral Home & Cre­
mation Services. On line
condolences may be
shared at www.tamis
pinevalleyfuneral-
home.com .
Melvin "Dan" Wood,
71, of Halfway, died at
his home on Tuesday,
Aug. 18, 2015. Arrange­
ments are under the di­
rection of Tami's Pine
Valley Funeral Home &
Cremation Services. On
line condolences maybe
shared at www.tamis
pinevalleyfuneral-
home.com
Love the Powder River? Help us keep it clean! Please join the
PBWC on Saturday, Sept. 19, for our annual cleanup and plant
restoration efforts along the Leo Adler Memorial Pathway. Sign-up
or for more information please contact pbwcoutreach@qwestof-
fice.net or call 541-523-7288. Find us on Facebook: https://www.
facebook.com/pages/Powder-Basin-WatershedCouncil/
321184028060278
Tools of
persuasion
JEWELERS
1913 Main St. • Baker City • 541-524-1999
August 29
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Quail Ridge Golf Course V Carlson 1
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Baker City
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Tickets - $20
Menu:
Choice Rib-Eye steak, pit-baked bread,
potato, fresh veggies, and a beverage.
Kids: Hotdog with all the fixin’s will be available for $5
Tickets available at the
Chamber of Commerce,
Quail Ridge Golf Course,
or at the door the night of the event.
Need more information?
Cheryl Buchanan at 54'1-519-627*1
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