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Wallowa County Chieftain
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Couple believes it set record driving between Portland and La Grande
OUT OF THE PAST
Compiled by Cheryl Jenkins
100 YEARS AGO
June 23, 1921
Driving from Portland to
La Grande in a day, Dr. and
Mrs. W.R. Bilyeu believe
they made a record between
the two points. They left
Portland early in the morn-
ing and arrived in La Grande
just past 11 o’clock that
same evening. A new high-
way grade has been built up
Cabbage hill over which the
car sped at 25 miles an hour.
There are various plans
being made for the celebra-
tion of the Fourth of July
in the county. At Wallowa
Lake park a three days’ pro-
gram will be provided with
bucking contests as a spe-
cial feature. There will also
be speakers, music, bowling,
dancing and boating every
day. Free camp ground is
off ered to everybody.
In a contest conducted
by the O.A.C., the Record
Chieftain was judged to be
one of the three best news-
papers of the state among the
80 county weeklies, in point
of farm and rural news ser-
vice. The Hood River Gla-
cier and the Hood River
News took fi rst and second
places.
75 YEARS AGO
June 27, 1946
The last of the Red Cross
sewing has been fi nished and
shipped out, and there will
be no more sewing until next
fall. However there is always
knitting, and plenty of yarn is
on hand for sweaters which
are badly needed at the vet-
erans’ hospitals.
During the terrifi c elec-
trical storm Thursday night,
lightning hit the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Mitchell in
Joseph. The lightning fol-
lowed an electric wire into
Death Notice
97-year-old Donald Schaeffer of Wallowa
died at our local hospital June 17, 2021.
A graveside service will be held Friday,
June 25, 2021, 11:00am at
Bramlet Cemetery.
Bollman Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements
Joyce Darlene (Richard) (Miller) Wicklander
January 17, 1943 – July 8, 2020
Joyce Darlene (Richard) (Miller) Wick-
lander lost her battle with lung cancer at
home early Wednesday morning July 8, 2020
at the age of 77. Joyce is survived by her son
James Keith Miller of Elgin, daughter Belinda
(Miller) Buswell and son Wendell Craig “Bo”
Wicklander both of Joseph, Grandchildren
Keera Smith, Tiffany Denton, Kolby Miller, Jef-
frey Winn, Jordan Winn, and Tyson Wicklander.
Great-grandchildren Jocie, Kurt, James, and
Margot, brothers Carman Lancaster of Moss Bluff, LA., Norman Collins,
Leslie Collins, Terry Collins, and sister Sheila Collins Hocker. She is preced-
ed in death by her husband James Bryce “Butch” Wicklander, daughter
Charisse Darnell Miller, father James Oscar Richard, mother Leona Collins,
brothers Greg Richard, Gerald Collins, and Bruce Collins.
Joyce was born in Lake Charles, LA on January 17, 1943 to James
Oscar and Leona (Carper) Richard. She was a devoted wife, mother,
and friend to many. She enjoyed swimming, fishing, camping, hunting,
reading, and raising her family and caring for others in need. She loved
to barbeque and have friends around. She loved music and played the
spoons and loved to sing with her best friend Bobby Chitwood. Joyce
never met a stranger and devoted her time to her family and friends. She
was a selfless, amazing woman that will be deeply missed and fondly
remember by all that had the pleasure of knowing her.
A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, June 26th at 11am at the
Joseph Community Center.
Wallowa County Chieftain, File
Restoration work is done to the Kuhn Ridge schoolhouse
restoration in this photo published June 20, 1996.
the house. The smoke was
discovered immediately and
with the aid of neighbors the
fi re was out before the fi re
department arrived.
Word arrived today that
a Coast-to-Coast store will
soon be opened in Enter-
prise. The owner and opera-
tor of the local store will be
Loyd Hoover.
50 YEARS AGO
June 24, 1971
The McCulloch Chain
Saw manufacturers stamped
the serial number on chain
saw number 3,000,000 and
silver plated it before box-
ing it up and randomly send-
ing to a distributor and sub-
sequently to a dealer. As luck
would have it, it ended up in
A celebration of life
honoring Gerald Crawford
will be held behind the
Enterprise Community
Church on Saturday, July 3,
beginning at 2:00. All friends
are invited and asked to bring
either a salad or dessert and
personal lawn chairs. Pulled
pork, baked beans, lemonde
and water, and plates, cups,
and eating utensils will
be provided.
Ashley Arthur Prince
May 22, 1933 to June 11, 2021
Born to Arthur and Mary Prince on May 22,
1933 near Wallowa, Oregon. Graduated in 1951
from Wallowa High School, in 1958 from Eastern
Oregon College-BA in Education, and received a
Master’s Degree in 1963. He also attended college at
Oregon State University, Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo,
California, Eastern Washington University, Western
Washington University, University of Nevada and
the Colorado School of Mines.
Ashley and Barbara Berland from Enterprise Or-
egon were married in 1953. He taught elementary
school grades two years in Arlington, Oregon, and one year in Pendleton, at
West Hills School, Boys Physical Education for 15 years at John Murray Junior
High and Science and Mathematics at the Sunridge Middle School. Served two
years in the Seventh Infantry Division as a supply sergeant in Korea from 1953
to 1955.
Was a member of the Pendleton Association of Teachers, Oregon Educa-
tion Association, and a life member in the National Education Association.
Also belonged to the Pendleton County Club, the Elks, Lions Club, and Alpine
Meadows Golf Course.
For three summers managed River excursion trips for the YMCA of
Alameda County, California down the wild scenic Rogue River.
Survivors: Sister Arthene Martin of Hilo, Hawaii. Son, Richard Prince of
North Plains, Oregon. Preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Barbara J. Prince,
his brother Marion Prince, his parents, Art Prince and Mary Prince Patterson.
He will be cremated with no services as he requested. Interment of ashes
will be at the Wallowa cemetery.
Gary G. Maben
May 18, 1939 - June 1, 2021
Dorothy Ann Pace
On June 1, 2021, Gary G. Maben passed away
at his home in Mission TX due to complications
from his 16-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.
He was 82.
Gary was born in Mulino OR to Egbert and
Ellen Maben on May 18, 1939 but grew up in Mol-
lala. He graduated from Mollala High School and
earned a BS degree in Education in 1962 from the
University of Oregon. He married Cecelia Hekala of
Mollala and moved to Sheridan where he began his
teaching career in health and physical education
and started the wrestling program at the high school level. He also worked
a short time at Roosevelt High School before transferring to the Reynolds
School District in 1967 where he remained until his retirement in 1992. Short-
ly after arriving at Reynolds High School, Gary broadened his horizons by
earning his Master’s Degree in Special Education (which he taught for 10 years)
and he served as Athletic Director for 5 years.
Gary coached many sports during his teaching career: football (14 years),
track (20 years), wrestling (20 years), soccer (2 years), and skiing (2 years).
He also taught Driver’s Ed, which surely displays his abundant patience and
desire to help kids succeed. Over his 30 years of teaching and coaching, Gary
found the relationships he developed with his students and athletes to be the
most rewarding aspect.
Following retirement, Gary and Cathy (married in 1991) moved to Joseph
where he enjoyed a more relaxing lifestyle that included hunting, fishing, hik-
ing, and woodworking. It was here that Gary once again became involved with
kids by serving as a volunteer coach for some of the wrestling team members
at Enterprise High School. He also taught Driver Education in Wallowa County
for 5 years. In 2003, Gary formed the Northeast Oregon Wrestling Club, a youth
wrestling program for kids ages 5 to 12. His goal was to introduce kids to the
sport of wrestling at an early age to help build up the dwindling programs in
the local middle and high schools. Gary was the driving force of the club for
10 years. Today, the club is still in operation under the expert coaching of Troy
Farwell.
While living in Joseph, Gary was an active member of Enterprise Christian
Church and served as a Deacon for two years.
Gary is survived by his wife Cathy of 29 years, his son Doug (Sherri), five
grandchildren (Sherice, Beau, Tiffany, Brittany and Lucas), as well as four
great-grandchildren, many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Preceding Gary in death are his parents Egbert and Ellen Maben, son Tom,
daughter Stacy, and brother Bob.
A memorial service will be held at a later date when his remains will be
scattered at a favorite hunting spot in Wallowa County.
May 13, 1931 - November 9, 2020
Dorothy (Dot) Ann Pace was born on May 13,
1931, in Victor, Montana, to Lewis and Ida Reynolds.
She passed away on November 9, 2020, at Wallowa
Memorial Hospital. Dorothy lived in Montana and
Washington, before moving to Enterprise, with her
mother and younger brother Dick, when she was 13.
While attending high school, she met the love of her
life, Claude (Jack) Pace. They were married on June
20, 1948, and began building their life together.
Dorothy had several jobs as a young woman.
Her first job was working for Jim Hoyle, at his café in
Enterprise, before and after school. She was also a camp cook at a logging
camp; however, her most rewarding job was being a teachers aide for the
Enterprise School District for over twenty years. Dorothy loved working with
the teachers and her booming voice could be heard across the playground, or
in the cafeteria, when a student was misbehaving. That same booming voice
could also be heard at numerous sporting events where she loved cheering for
the “Savages” and the “Outlaws”.
In her younger days, Dorothy enjoyed hunting and fishing with her fam-
ily and friends, but as she got older, she was more than happy to leave that
to, “Jack and the boys.” She loved to travel, especially to family reunions, and
along with Jack, spent many winters in Yuma, Arizona. Dorothy was an active
member of the Enterprise Christian Church and she enjoyed meeting weekly
with the women’s Bible study group. She was also a member of the Red Hat
Society and enjoyed getting together for parades and luncheons. Mostly, Dor-
othy just enjoyed being with people.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband Jack, and
son Swede. She is survived by her sons Jim (Leslie), Bob (Mary Kay), Duff (Lin-
da), and daughter-in-law Debbie. Dorothy is also survived by her grandchil-
dren Kimberly (Kreg), David (Brooke), Mandy (Trent), Christina (Ryan), Kyler,
Ryan (Erin), Amy (Matt), Robin, Anders, and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express their thanks to the doctors, physical ther-
apists, nurses and staff at Wallowa Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care
that Dorothy always received. They would also like to express special thanks to
Dr. Kirsten Caine (MD) and Dr. Richard Matthews (DPT), for taking the time to
work with Dorothy at her house.
A graveside service for Dorothy was held on November 21, 2020, at the
Enterprise Cemetery. A “Celebration of Life” will be held on June 26, 2021, at
11:00, at the Enterprise Christian Church. Please come ready to share a story or
two as we celebrate the life of an amazing woman. Lunch will be provided.
Enterprise at Bud Rayburn’s
Rayburn Sales & Service
Dealership.
One in six people in Wal-
lowa County, or 17.8% of
the total population, receives
social security benefi ts each
month.
John Hillock, Rick Dan-
ielson and Ken Nash made up
the Enterprise FFA livestock
judging team that placed
second, behind the Canby
Chapter, at the Junior Live-
stock Show in The Dalles.
All three showed animals at
the fair as well as competing
on the judging team.
25 YEARS AGO
June 20, 1996
A fast burning fi re that
demolished a vacant 2-story
house in Wallowa is being
investigated as arson. The
house belongs to Nora Ste-
vens of Colorado.
A dozen or so colorful hot
air balloons will form the
core of the 9th Annual Wal-
lowa Mountain High balloon
festival in Enterprise this
weekend. A parade, antique
show, art in the park, mer-
chant’s mini-golf tourney,
steak feed, cowboy poetry,
beer garden, barbecue, fun
run and live band dance will
all be part of the celebration.
Josie Brennan of Enter-
prise took the all-around
showman award at last
week’s invitational dog
show. Twenty fi ve individ-
uals competed in the show
that was organized by Kathy
Temple of Wallowa and
Holly Vernam of Lostine.
The only remaining log
school house in Wallowa
County, built on Kuhn Ridge
north of Enterprise in 1913,
may be around for another
100 years, thanks to the
eff orts of a group of volun-
teers who recently spent two
weeks stabilizing the struc-
ture under the direction of
Bruce Womack and Tony
Anton.
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In loving memory of our brother,
Larry Dale Jacobson.
We celebrate your love of life,
our shared childhood
memories and lifetime dreams.
You will be with each
of us forever. Love always,
-Terry Jacobson, Lewiston, ME
-Janis Taylor, Tehachapi, CA
-Jim Jacobson, Lostine, OR
Robert Davidson
August 13, 1955 - May 25, 2021
Robert was born on August 13, 1955 in Lan-
caster, PA. He was the son of Kenneth L. and Jean-
nette B. (Brooks) Davidson. His father was in the
military and Robert attended schools in Killeen, TX,
Mannheim, Germany, Smith Station Alabama, and
Pasadena, CA.
After his schooling Robert entered into the
labor force for a short time helping on a ranch and
then he learned the trade of plumbing. He learned
quickly and became a competent Journeyman Com-
mercial Plumber.
He married Berna Lee Jacob Davis on November 16, 1984, in a ceremony
held in Belton, TX. He was the father of a son, Robert and a step-daugh-
ter, Debra. Robert was a member of the NRA, the Wallowa County Shooters
Association and attended Enterprise Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Berna, at the family home, a son, Robert E.
Davidson, JR (Sandra) of Lampasas, TX; a granddaughter, Colleen Davidson, of
Lampasas, TX; a sister, Virginia Martone (Johnnie) of Jarrell, TX; and 3 brothers:
Kenneth G. Davidson (Gail) of Maysville, GA, Johnny R. Davidson (Kay) of Lore-
na, TX, and David W. Davidson (Jacquelyn) of Spring, TX.
Robert had two step-granddaughters, Sheena Nebergall (Jeremy) of
Enterprise, OR and Heather Nebergall (Lane) of Bend, OR; and 5 great-grand
children: Ayla Booze, Sarah Goodin, Brett Goodin, Koryn Dodd and Loki Ne-
bergall.
He was preceded in death by his father SFC Kenneth L. Davidson USA Ret of
Hewitt, TX, mother Jeannette Brooks Davidson of Lorena, TX and step-daugh-
ter, Debra D. Thompson of Enterprise, OR. A service will be held at a later date.