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March 30, 2016
Wallowa County Chieftain
O BITUARIES
M RS . E ASTERN O REGON
Wesley Merrill Conrad
Aug. 20, 1928 to March 18, 2016
Courtesy of Lori A. McNeil
Mrs. Eastern Oregon Lori McNeil of Baker City reads to a group of young children during a recent stop at the Enterprise
Public Library. McNeil will be representing eight counties in Eastern Oregon, including Wallowa County, at the Mrs.
Oregon Pageant on April 9 in West Linn. As part of her campaign, she’s been working hard to promote literacy and
encourage interest in reading. Her first children’s book, “Charlie’s First Day,” is set to be released in April and will soon
be available in libraries throughout the state. To learn more about McNeil, visit http://mrseasternoregon.weebly.com.
MCT’s ‘Peter and Wendy’ auditions April 4
Wallowa County Chieftain
An audition will be held
for the Missoula Children’s
Theatre (MCT) production of
“Peter and Wendy” from 4:30
to 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 4 at
the OK Theatre in Enterprise.
Among the roles to be cast
are Peter, his Shadow, Tinker
Bell and the Lost Boys; Wen-
dy and her brothers John and
Michael; their parents Mr. and
Thank You
We want to thank
everyone for the calls,
gifts, cards, prayers and
unlimited help that was
offered. Thank you for all
the unwavering support.
Through this difficult time
you even made us laugh,
which was great.
When you’re from
Wallowa County, it’s
a very special place,
with very special people.
Mrs. Darling with their faithful
friends Nana and Liza. Cap-
tain Hook and his Pirate Crew
along with the Crocodile; Tiger
Lily, the band of Neverlanders
and Neverland Creatures; and,
carrying them to Neverland, a
group of stormy Clouds. Stu-
dents in grades kindergarten to
12th grade are encouraged to
audition.
Those auditioning should
arrive at 4:20 p.m. and plan
to stay for the full two hours.
Some of the cast members will
be asked to stay for a rehearsal
immediately following the au-
dition.
No advance preparation is
necessary. Assistant directors
also will be cast to aid in re-
hearsals throughout the week
and to take on essential back-
stage responsibilities.
The Missoula Children’s
Theatre touring productions are
complete with costumes, scen-
ery, props and makeup. MCT
Tour actor/directors will con-
duct rehearsals throughout the
week from 4:15 to 8:30 p.m.
each day.
“Peter and Wendy” will be
presented in two performances
at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the OK
Theatre on Saturday, April 9.
The Missoula Children’s
Theatre 33rd consecutive res-
Thank You
The family of Ed Wallace would like to thank the many
friends and family for the kind words of sympathy, cards,
flowers, phone calls, kind memories shared, the church ladies
and the wonderful food that people brought to the service.
Special thanks Jerry Raedeke and my beautiful grandchildren
who did their part in the service and also cousings David and
Shirley Parker who have always been there for us.
Carol Wallace, Dwayne & Betsy, Dan Jaana,
Debbie & Trent, Dianna & Rick
With deep gratitude,
The Hagenahs
Courtesy Missoula Children’s Theatre
idency in Wallowa County is
brought to you by Erin Baynes.
Terra Snyder and Kristin Ruck-
dashel with support from the
Wallowa Valley Arts Council,
Joseph Charter School, Wal-
lowa School District, Wallowa
County Soroptimist, the Wal-
lowa Valley Cultural Trust, Dar-
rell Brann and Family of the OK
Theatre, Mountain View Glass,
The Chieftain and KWVR.
For more information or
to volunteer, please call Erin
Baynes at 541-398-1577 or
visit http://mctinc.org.
Wesley Merrill Conrad was
born in La Grande to C.C.
(Tod) and Pearl I. (Skillings)
Conrad on Aug. 20, 1928. He
died peacefully at his home in
Wallowa on March 18, 2016.
Wes was raised in Imbler
and graduated from Imbler
High School in 1946 (walking
5 miles uphill both ways, we
were told). His family pur-
chased a farm in Wallowa that
year and he moved there to
help with the farm.
Wes met Betty Holloran in Wallowa and they were mar-
ried Jan. 16, 1949. Together they raised six children: Toni
Silva of La Grande, Dennis (Sue) of Lyons, Carol Jean Con-
rad of La Grande, Clifford (Barb) of Enterprise, Linda Sue
(Vearl) Lewis and Kim of Wallowa.
Wes could ride and rope with the best cowboys but hated it
as it always meant work to him. He sat a ¿ ne horse.
He was employed in the logging industry under both Ed
Holloran Logging and Dixon and Bennett Logging. During
layoffs, he drove school bus and helped Carman Ranches,
feeding silage to cattle and Copenhagen to the Carman boys.
Wes’ career with GTE began in the ‘60s as a telephone line-
man and lasted until his retirement.
Wes was a member of the Elks club and the Lions club,
working on many proMects that bene¿ ted his community.
He excelled in baseball and basketball while attending
Imbler schools. He continued with these sports as an adult
playing on town leagues in the area, then played adult softball
up until the batter following him (his son-in-law Vearl) could
out-run him in the baselines.
As a parent, Wes was an active participant in school activ-
ities, chaperoning dances (learning all the newest steps before
each dance). He went on Senior Sneaks and to bowling tour-
naments with the kids.
Little League and his beloved Oriole teams kept the
household busy for many years with the phone ringing off the
hook — whether mothers wanting to wash uniforms, but Wes
saying “not yet,” or asking what time practice was. These
kids outgrew Little League, but have never forgotten Coach
Conrad nor he his loyal ballplayers. He was in his element —
until he coached an adult women’s softball team ...
Wes was an avid sportsman in the arena and out, be it ref-
ereeing, coaching, listening to boxing on his car radio while
sitting above Enterprise for good reception, or simply sitting
in his recliner with the sound turned off on the TV — Wes
was a fan!
He was a perfectionist, which gave us all something to
complain about. Mowing the lawn, haircuts, hunting, sorting
garbage, playing ball, hanging pictures and (OMG) stacking
and burning wood. He was tough on us all, but a male role
model who helped instill a work ethic in each of us and our
children that will carry us through our lives.
No matter how tired and worn out after work, Wes took
time to get down on the À oor and play with his kids in the
evenings, a lesson we can all take value from. Thanks, Dad-
dy, for being there, no matter what.
Wes was preceded in death by Betty, his loving wife of
65 years, in 2014; his parents Tod and Pearl Conrad; brother
Clifford; and sister June Van Blokland.
He is survived by his six children, 23 grandchildren, 30
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Also, sister Jean Ann (Ed) Miller and numerous nieces, neph-
ews, cousins and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26
at Wallowa Cemetery with a potluck to follow at the Senior Cen-
ter in Wallowa. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
S ERVICE N OTICES
Patricia Noland
Graveside service for Patricia Noland of Enterprise will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2 at Enterprise Cemetery.
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