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A2 Obituaries wallowa.com November 4, 2015 Wallowa County Chieftain Kelly Ray Smith March 21, 1963 to Oct. 23, 2015 Wilda Irene Zollman Sept. 12, 1925 to Oct. 21, 2015 Joyce (Keeler) Barth April 2, 1935 to Oct. 23, 2015 Kelly Ray Smith, 52, died in his Olympia home of heart fail- ure on Oct. 23, 2015. Ironic, be- cause his large heart, quick laugh and love for his friends and fami- ly never failed. Kelly was born in Enter- prise to Donnie and Bettie Ann Smith. He moved to Island City at a young age when his father, a skilled logger, began working for DMCD Logging. Kelly attended Lewiston High School, worked summers logging for his dad and started a band. After high school, he packed his guitar and headed to Spokane ¿ rst and then Seattle, where he made his living being a musician, along with odd jobs along the way. Kelly continued to log in the summers and paid his way through The Evergreen State College in Olympia, where he graduated in 1990 with a bachelor of arts degree, focusing on computer tech- nologies. He used his computer and music talents in the jobs that followed, as a systems engineer for Movietime Entertainment in Olympia; installing cable modem and Internet service for Amer- ican Cable in Tacoma; serving as a tester for Microsoft; design- ing forms for Weyerhauser; and teaching computer programming classes for Global Business Solutions Inc. Music stayed Kelly’s ¿ rst love. He designed, built and then served as manager and lead engineer for the WaterPoint Recording and Sound Design studio in Olympia. He played in many bands and recorded them and fellow musicians in his home recording stu- dio. If bands weren’t ¿ lling the house with music, Kelly would be, often picking up his guitar for impromptu breakfast sing-a-longs with his daughter. Kelly was a skilled songwriter and was rein- venting the pedal steel guitar. He hunted, ¿ shed, À ew planes, rode motorcycles and loved to host barbecues on his deck. Kelly is survived by his wife Susan Zemek; daughter Madeleine Smith; his father Donnie Smith; sisters Debra (Gene) Wilson and Terri (Rick) Skillings; brother Travis (Nikki) Goebel; stepmother Carol Smith; stepsister Julie (Wayne) Paxton; stepbrother Wade (Katheryn) Hadden; nieces and nephews Jessica and Adrianne Wilson, Harleigh and Hannah Hadden, Chance and Gage Goebel, Wade and Isaac Skillings, Heath Paxton, and Chelsea Hurliman; and many cousins, aunts and uncles. His family invites you to a ceremony and barbecue from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Heritage Hall at the Thurston County Fair- grounds, 3054 Carpenter Rd. S.E., Olympia. Wilda Irene Zollman, born Sept. 12, 1925, lived 85 of her 90 years in Wallowa County. Wilda grew up on a ranch at Sham- rock Ridge North of Enterprise, where her parents farmed 200 acres of hay. She attended school at Flora until 7th grade and then lived and worked for Marcel and Vera Norton, East of Flo- ra, milking cows for $5 a week. Wilda met Wilbur Zollman over at Uncle Ira’s at the age of 14. She worked at the cannery and lived at the Alder Slope place. They began dating and were married when Wilda was 17 in Walla Walla, Wash. They moved to Enterprise and lived in a house with no water or indoor plumbing for four months. They celebrated when they got plumbing in! On July 21, 1948, Julia Ann Zollman was born in the old hospital, adding much joy to Wilbur and Wilda’s life. Wilbur and Wilda were a hard-working team, cutting wood for a living and then buying a ranch on the outskirts of En- terprise and creating a living with farming, woodcutting, milk cows and hogs. The cream was sold and the milk fed to the hogs. It was hard work but a rewarding life. After Julia married Charles McCarver in 1965 and left home, Wilda worked at potato harvesting for several years. She was part of the Cow Belle club and attended church at the Enterprise Assembly of God. More joy came as daughter Julia and Charles McCarver provided four grandkids: Helen, Kenneth, David and Kimberly. All the grandkids spent time on the ranch, but Da- vid and Kimberly spent several summers helping Grandpa and Grandma. Wilda enjoyed reading and croqueting and made a mean pie, according to local Enterprise resident, Keith Byrd. She loves people and has many friends in Wallowa County. In 2001, Wil- bur passed away and Wilda continued to live on the ranch until 2010, when she moved to Nampa, Idaho, to be near family. She lived her last few months with daughter Julia and near gran- children David McCarver of Nampa and Kimberly Hinsdale of Caldwell, Idaho. She loved seeing her local great-grandchil- dren; Kenneth, Jayce, Chris, Kaitelynn, Reagan, Kolton and Roslyn. Wilda just celebrated her 90th birthday with a party at Wal- lowa Lake Lodge in August, 2015. In attendance were long- time friends and family, and Wilda was in rare form, singing her own rendition of a song she composed about her love for Wallowa County to the tune of Red River Valley, which brought the house down! Wilda passed away in her sleep at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at her daughter Julia’s home in Nampa after a battle with skin cancer. She was laid to rest in the Enterprise cemetery on Oct. 23 at a graveside service attended by family and friends. She is ¿ nally at rest and home in her beloved Wallowa County! Wilda is survived by daughter Julia McCarver of Nampa; grandson Kenneth McCarver of Spring¿ eld, Tenn.; grandson David McCarver of Nampa; granddaughter Kimberly McCarver of Caldwell; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grand- children. Joyce (Keeler) Barth passed away suddenly and unexpect- edly Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. The universe lost some of its glow with the loss of her bright, shining light that day. Joyce was a loving mother, grand- mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Even at 80, she left the world much too soon. Survivors include Elmer; daughters, Susan (Kevin) Brown and Sharron Barth; son Bill (Laura) Barth; grandchildren, Aaron Frey (Nicole Jack- son), Allison Frey (Matt Peterson), J.W. Sharp, Kyle Barth and Kevin Barth; sister, Betty Siebert and her children, Carolyn (Gale) Munden, Lynette Forthman, and Steve Forthman; and many close friends she considered sisters, including the Crazy Ladies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; par- ents Kenneth and Reta Keeler; and sister Linda Keeler. Joyce was born to Kenneth and Reta (Reel) Keeler on April 2, 1935, at the family home outside of Wallowa. For grades 1-3, she rode her horse to Liberty School, a one-room school- house between Wallowa and Lostine. She ¿ nished elementary school at Wallowa Elementary School and graduated in 1952 from Wallowa High School. After high school, she moved to Spokane to attend Kinman Business School, graduating in 1954. Joyce married William (Bill) Barth on June 16, 1956. They moved to Inglewood, Calif., in 1956, where she worked at an advertising ¿ rm — work she loved. Bill and Joyce moved back to Wallowa County in 1958 to begin raising a family. All three children were born in Enterprise. When Bill returned to school, the family moved to Portland, living there until 1965. Bill’s career then took the family to La Grande and Pilot Rock before moving to a six-acre mini-farm in Pendleton in 1968. Joyce remained living in the Pendleton family home until her death, which was a sanctuary for both her and all the wildlife she fed on a daily basis. Once the children were all attending school, Joyce resumed her career, ¿ rst as a teacher’s aide and then as the school sec- retary at McKay Creek Elementary School. After 17 years, she transferred to West Hills Elementary School, working until she retired in 1999. At both schools, Joyce was beloved by staff, students and parents. She was frequently recognized by former students or their parents in her many travels around town. Joyce’s ¿ rst volunteer activities were with organizations her children were involved in: Camp Fire Girls, Cub Scouts, Horse 4-H, and Dog 4-H. She was the leader for Pendleton Proud Pups, a dog obedience 4-H club, for many years. She also served on the advisory board of Community Schools, Friends of the Library and as an active member of the 4-H Leaders Association. Other volunteer activities included serving as a volunteer hostess on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train in Wal- lowa County during the summers of 2000 and 2002, and CASA from 2000 until the time of her death. She also was very active with PAWS, volunteering and serving on the board. Joyce most enjoyed spending time with her children, grand- children and friends. She was a voracious reader and loved traveling. Other passions were playing cards, shopping and chocolate. Her motto was “Eat Dessert First.” She touched all she met with her humor and wit and provided a strong shoulder for many. Joyce will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who had the honor and joy of knowing her. Her family and friends were truly blessed to have Joyce in their lives. In lieu of À owers, donations may be made to Pioneer Hu- mane Society, Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter (PAWS) or Blue Mountain Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education in care of Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, 131 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton, OR, 97801. A celebration of life was held Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Roy Raley (Hospitality) Room at the Round-Up Grounds. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www. pioneerchapel.com Janell (Nellie) Daly Janell (Nellie) Daly of Wallowa passed away on Oct. 31, 2015. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Wallowa Christian Church. A full obituary will appear in next week’s issue. tudent S k e e W e of th Haven Johnson Jospeh Charter School Haven Johnson is Joseph Charter School's Student of the Week. She is very involved in FCCLA, Art club, Volleyball, ASB and Thespian Society. She takes college level courses including Pre-Calcu- lus through the U of I and Human Physiology through EOU. She is an enthusiastic student that never fails to show her school pride, help others, and is always upbeat. She truly makes JCS a better place. We appreciate her hard work, dedication and overall attitude on a daily basis. Congratulations to Haven! The Lostine Tavern wants your locally grown produce! If you are interested in selling what you grow to the LT, please join us for a Producers Luncheon. Hosted by the Lostine Tavern Thursday, November 12 12 noon (prompt) - 2 PM The Student of the Week is chosen for academic achievement and community involvement. Students are selected by the administrators of their respective schools. STK #32954. WAS $24,130. NOW $21,479 AFTER $1,651 ROGERS DISCOUNT AND $1,000 LEASE SUBVENTION CASH PROVIDED BY TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. 2 YR/12,000 MILE/YR LEASE. $2,999 DOWN = $125 MO PLUS TTD AND ON APPROVED CREDIT. LEV $16,891. STK #3573. WAS $31,690. NOW $27,175 AFTER $2,515 ROGERS DISCOUNT AND $2,000 LEASE SUBVENTION CASH PROVIDED BY TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. 2 YR/12,000 MILE/YR LEASE. $2,999 DOWN = $199 MO PLUS TTD AND ON APPROVED CREDIT. LEV $20,282. Davis Taylor Nov. 17, 1935 to Oct. 24, 2015 Open 11am-10pm, Wed-Sun HIGHWAY 82, LOSTINE • 541-569-2246 Stay Connected On Facebook STK #32976. WAS $21,400. NOW $18,845 AFTER $1,055 ROGERS DISCOUNT AND $1,500 LEASE SUBVENTION CASH PROVIDED BY TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. 2 YR/12,000 MILE/YR LEASE. $999 DOWN = $184 MO PLUS TTD AND ON APPROVED CREDIT. LEV $14,338. STK #32923. WAS $25,260. NOW $21,867 AFTER $1,393 ROGERS DISCOUNT AND $2,000 LEASE SUBVENTION CASH PROVIDED BY TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. 2 YR/12,000 MILE/YR LEASE. $1,999 DOWN = $179 MO PLUS TTD AND ON APPROVED CREDIT. LEV $16,419. Davis “Dave” Keith Taylor, 79, of Wallowa passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held at the Christ Covenant Church (Old Lostine School House) in Lostine at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Dave was born Nov. 17, 1935 in Salt Lake City to Perry N. and Helen A. (Davis) Taylor. He served our country while in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He attended the College of the Sequoias and Multnomah School of the Bible. He married the love of his life, Linda S. Miller, in 1961. Dave was employed as a police of¿ cer and later worked for missions. He enjoyed archeology, motorcycling, camping, sail- ing and spelunking. Dave is survived by his daughters — Bonnie Tollefson and her husband Terry of Wallowa, and Kimberly Summers and her husband Barry of Elgin; sister Helen Abdulaziz and her hus- band Mohyeddin of Tucson, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 6 nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his wife Linda and his parents, Perry and Helen. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. lovelandfuneralchapel.com. Weather Forecast Courtesy of Weather Underground. www.wunderground.com High Low STK #32762. WAS $37,105. NOW $31,987 AFTER $3,118 ROGERS DISCOUNT AND $2,000 LEASE SUBVENTION CASH PROVIDED BY TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. 2 YR/12,000 MILE/YR LEASE. $2,999 DOWN = $248 MO PLUS TTD AND ON APPROVED CREDIT. LEV $24,118. STK #33013. WAS $26,445. 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