A2 — BAKER CITY HERALD
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021
O BITUARIES
Julia Woods
Baker City, 1944-2021
T URNING B ACK THE P AGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
July 5, 1971
Ingenuity, creativity and showmanship were evident
again this year as approximately 250 children paraded
down Main Street Saturday in the annual July 3 Kiddies’
Parade sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
July 5, 1996
Baker County has joined 16 other Central and Eastern
Oregon counties in signing an agreement with the state
that’s designed to prevent juveniles convicted of crimes
from committing other offenses.
The 17 counties of the Central and Eastern Oregon
Juvenile Justice Consortium signed the pact recently with
the Oregon Youth Authority, which operates juvenile cor-
rections facilities in the state and the Oregon Department
of Human Resources.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
July 6, 2011
Salmon are late in returning to the Powder River this
year, but they are coming,
This week, possibly.
For the sixth year in the past eight, the Oregon Depart-
ment of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) will release spring
chinook in the river and let anglers try to hook them.
Salmon runs went away in the upper Powder River in
1932 when Thief Valley Dam, which lacks fi sh ladders, was
fi nished.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
July 7, 2020
HAINES — Every year, citizens of Baker County and
beyond look forward to the Haines Stampede rodeo, and
every year the bulls, broncs and riders put on a show to
celebrate Independence Day.
Organizers were determined not to let the coronavirus
pandemic cancel the holiday tradition.
“My family’s been helping put on this rodeo for 20
something years,” said Randa Alton, a rodeo volunteer.
“This rodeo has been going on every year for so long,
and it needed to happen. Everybody needed to be able to
celebrate the 4th.”
The Stampede had performances on Friday evening
and Saturday afternoon.
Bill Harvey, chairman of the Baker County Board of
Commissioners, said rodeo offi cials had to make major
changes due to the pandemic, but he said residents were
determined to make it happen in a summer when most
other major local events have been canceled.
“This is a cultural thing for Baker County, there’s ranch-
es around here that do stuff like this all the time and they
want to compete against one another, it’s a good thing,”
Harvey said. “This is where I got my fi rst ride when I was
a youngster a long time ago, so I think it’s great for kids to
get their start and see if they like it here.”
The rodeos were also televised by the Blue Mountain
Translator District.
Vendor Randy Garnett, owner of Sammy’s BBQ and
Applefl at Catering of Wallowa County, said events such
as the rodeo are crucial to his business — especially this
year, with rodeos and many other events being canceled.
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LUCKY LINES, July 4
Baker City, 1932-2021
Helen Mary Troy, 89, of Baker City,
Public luncheon at the Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $4.50 donation (60 and older),
$6.75 for those under 60. Meals must be picked up; no
dining on site.
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Boyd Sharp
Formerly of Baker City, 1936-2021
Boyd D. Sharp, 85, of Umatilla, and for-
merly of Baker City, died June 29, 2021.
His memorial service will take place
Saturday, July 10 at 10 a.m.
at the Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston, 685 W. Hermis-
ton Ave.
Boyd was born on Feb.
22, 1936, at Grand Coulee,
Boyd
Washington, to Edward and
Sharp
Hallie (Bower) Sharp.
Boyd traveled exten-
sively throughout the Pacifi c Northwest
throughout his childhood, attending
schools in Eastern Washington, Eastern
Oregon and Idaho. He married Anne
Corrine Turcotte at Spokane, Washington,
on June 24, 1956. The couple lived in Spo-
kane, Baker City, Pendleton and Klamath
Falls before moving to Umatilla in 2000.
Boyd served in the U.S. Air Force for
seven years. He worked as a pastor for
the Church of God in Baker City and
Spokane. He then attended Whitworth
University in Spokane where he received
his bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He
continued his education at Oregon State
University where he completed his mas-
ter’s degree.
Boyd worked throughout his career as
a drug and alcohol counselor. He started
the Baker County Council on Alcohol and
Drug program. He later ran a similar
program in Pendleton. He worked as a
drug and alcohol counselor in correctional
facilities in Baker, Umatilla and Klam-
ath counties. He also authored a book,
“Changing Criminal Thinking.” He taught
college courses on changing criminal
thinking for a short time in Klamath
Falls.
In 2000, Boyd retired from counseling
and moved to Umatilla, where he kept
busy serving the community. In Umatilla,
he was involved with Landing Days,
volunteered at the library, served on the
City Council, volunteered for reading
programs at Umatilla schools and was
active with the museum. He also enjoyed
going to Club 24 in Hermiston where he
exercised four to fi ve days a week. He
trained so he could walk the Camino de
Santiago trail in Europe, which he did
three times.
Boyd enjoyed elk hunting in the
Granite area and loved spending time
in the mountains. He went on several
salmon fi shing excursions in Canada and
he would often take family members on
fi shing trips.
Boyd is survived by his sons, Rocky
Sharp and Mike (Jo) Sharp; his daugh-
ters, Deb (Joel) Underwood, Sue Sharp
and Barbara (Mark) Lizotte; 13 grand-
children, Cindy, Shane, Rachel, Aaron,
Anna, Andrea, Joe, Stephanie, Leah, TJ,
Chantal, Josh and Bella; and 14 great-
grandchildren.
Boyd was preceded in death by his
wife of 61 years, Anne, who died Feb. 2,
2018; his parents; and three brothers,
Terry, Carroll and Ed.
The family suggest memorial contri-
butions be made to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital in Boyd’s memory.
N EWS OF R ECORD
Next jackpot: $18,000
■ WEDNESDAY: Chili burger with cheese and onion, tater
tots, mixed vegetables, cottage cheese with fruit, brownies
■ THURSDAY: Chicken strips, mashed potatoes with gravy,
corn, rolls, green salad, berry cheesecake
■ FRIDAY: Baked cod, clam chowder, spring vegetables, rolls,
coleslaw, ice cream
■ MONDAY (July 12): Chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, mixed
vegetables, rolls, beet and onion salad, cookies
■ TUESDAY (July 13): Fettuccine Bolognese, garlic bread
rolls, Italian vegetables, green salad, brownies
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Helen Troy
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S ENIOR M ENUS
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Julia Ann Woods, 76, of Baker City,
died July 2, 2021, at Saint Alphonsus
Medical Center-Baker City.
A celebration of her life will take place
Saturday, July 10 at 2 p.m.
at the Eagle Valley Grange
in Richland.
Julia was born on Nov.
9, 1944, at Baker City. She
was raised in Richland and
Julia
received her education at
Woods
both Richland Elementary
and Eagle Valley High
School, where she graduated in 1962.
When still in high school she asked
Dean Woods to the prom, and he said
yes. This fateful date later led him to ask
her to be his wife. They were married on
Sept. 1, 1962.
Julia worked as the Baker County
Clerk for 18 years until she retired. She
and Dean then became snowbirds. They
lived in Baker City during the summer
and Mesa, Arizona, during the winter.
In between, they traveled as much as
possible.
Julia took up square dancing in
1972. She was a member of the Elk-
horn Swingers Square Dance Club and
danced as often as she could.
Julia enjoyed reading, sewing, and
most of all making quilts for her grand-
kids and great-grandkids. She loved her
family, anything purple, roses, the sea-
son fall and was a Yankees baseball fan.
She was also a dedicated and loyal PBR
(Professional Bull Riders) patron. She
attended over 400 PBR events including
over 20 PBR worlds fi nals and 33 NFR
fi nals in Las Vegas.
Julia liked to play card games. How-
ever, if she didn’t like the hand she was
dealt, she was known to say, “Oh sugar
foot.” She could also give you some fi ery
looks when ticked off. Julia lived an ac-
tive life attending several events a week
for many years. Her husband once asked
her if she wanted to slow down and do
less. She replied, “No, I want to do more.”
Julia is survived by her husband of
59 years, Dean Woods; her children, Lori
(Carl) Morgan of Terrebonne, and Darin
Woods of Nampa, Idaho; her brother, Bill
(Marti) Gover; her sister, Nancy Gover;
her grandchildren, Jacob and Jordan
Meeks, Lindsay (Jeremiah) Shine,
Shelby (Cody) Henigman, and Haley
Woods; her great-grandchildren, Ellis
and Evelynn Shine, and Emerson Woods
and Leo Henigman; and several nieces
and nephews. She loved her PBR family,
the cowboys and the lifelong friends that
they made.
She was preceded in death by her
parents, Bill and Ranny Gover; both sets
of grandparents; her sister, Beth Win-
dam; and her great-grandson, Harrison
Woods-Shurtz.
For those who would like to make a
donation in honor of Julia, the family
suggests the Eagle Valley Cemetery
Beautifi cation Fund through Tami’s
Pine Valley Funeral Home & Crema-
tion Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR
97834. Online condolences can be made
at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.
com.
died June 28, 2021, at
Saint Alphonsus Medical
Center in Ontario.
Mass of Christian burial
took place today, July 6
at St. Francis de Sales
Helen
Cathedral. Helen was then
Troy
driven in procession to
Mount Hope Cemetery for
a brief committal ceremony followed by
a vault interment.
Helen was born on April 18, 1932,
at New York City to August and Helen
(Beglane) Knewitz. Helen attended
school at Our Lady of Good Council in
New York City.
Coming from New York City and em-
bracing a new life to become a rancher’s
wife and raise a family of three daugh-
ters, Helen married Wayne Troy in Feb-
ruary 1957. They met in New York while
he was serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Helen learned to drive a car as well as
a tractor. She helped with all aspects of
running the ranch. She learned to ride a
horse, sort cattle, helped with branding,
raked hay, all while having a hot meal
ready when the job was done.
Helen was a loving and devoted
caregiver for many years to Frances
and Elizabeth Troy, Wayne’s aunts. This
enabled them to remain in the old Troy
family home, where they spent their
entire lives. She enjoyed time with her
grandchildren and took great pride in
their accomplishments. Helen was very
involved with the VFW and volunteered
for the Remembrance Day events to
promote the Poppy for over 20 years.
Helen was an avid bowler for many
years and brought home several bowl-
ing trophies. Helen especially enjoyed
traveling with her bowling team and
made lifelong friends. Helen learned to
crochet and made afghans for all her fam-
ily and friends, especially with every new
grandchild. She was very proud when her
afghan was placed in the Baker County
Fair.
Helen was affi liated with many orga-
nizations, including St. Francis de Sales
Catholic Church, Altar Circle 7, the VFW
Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary,
the Eagles Auxiliary, the Baker Bowling
Association, and the Oregon Cattlewom-
en’s Association.
After Helen retired, she traveled with
Wayne to Ireland, Alaska, Hawaii, and
Mexico. Helen moved to Settler’s Park
Assisted Living Community after Wayne
(her husband) passed away in 2011. There
she made new friends and experienced
new adventures for several years. Helen
was a devoted wife, mother, and grand-
mother. She will be deeply missed by all
those who knew her.
Helen is survived by her daughters,
Teresa (Bruce) Robertson of Palmer,
Alaska, Patty (Wayne) Herron of Elgin,
and Lyndia Troy of Baker City; her sister,
Ethel (Ray) Briggs of Richmond, Virginia;
her grandchildren, Chelsea (Herron)
Hewitt of La Grande, Jadon Herron of
Union, Jessica Robertson of Indianapolis,
Indiana, and Anna Robertson of Anchor-
age, Alaska.
Helen was preceded in death by her
husband,Wayne Troy; her parents, Au-
gust and Helen Knewitz; and her infant
brother, George Knewitz.
Memorial contributions can be made
to Best Friends of Baker or to St. Francis
de Sales Catholic Church through Gray’s
FUNERALS PENDING
POLICE LOG
Diane Carlisle: Celebration
of Diane’s life and memorial
service, Saturday, July 10 at 10
a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal
Church in Baker City. Online
condolences can be made at
www.tamispinevalleyfuneral-
home.com.
Don Phillips: A celebration
of his life will take place Satur-
day, July 17 at 1 p.m. in the Fam-
ily Life Center at the Nazarene
Church, 1250 Hughes Lane in
Baker City. The family asks that
if you have any special memo-
ries you’d like to share, please
mail them to Tami’s Pine Valley
Funeral Home & Cremation Ser-
vices, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR
97834. Online condolences can
be made at www.tamispineval-
leyfuneralhome.com.
Keldon Gross: Memorial ser-
vice and celebration of Keldon’s
life will take place Saturday,
July 17 at 11 a.m. at the Halfway
Lions Hall. Online condolences
can be made at www.tamispine-
valleyfuneralhome.com.
Robert Kent Nelson: Me-
morial service, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m.
at the Baker City Church of the
Nazarene, 1250 Hughes Lane. A
reception will follow the service
at the Nazarene Church’s Family
Life Center. Memorial contribu-
tions can be made to the Burnt
River Community Church or the
Northeast Oregon Compassion
Center through Gray’s West &
Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey
Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To
leave an online condolence for
Kent’s family, go to www.gray-
swestco.com.
Baker City Police
Arrests, citations
HARASSMENT: Markus Grego-
ry Burke, 42, Baker City, 11:35 p.m.
Sunday, July 4 in the 2700 block of
Jackson Street; cited and released.
MANUFACTURING A DE-
STRUCTIVE DEVICE: Robert
Steven Merritt, 33, Baker City, 9:14
a.m. Sunday, July 4 at the police
department; cited and released.
HARASSMENT, INTERFERING
WITH MAKING A REPORT: Michael
Isaiah Estabrooks, 42, 4:16 p.m.
Saturday, July 3 in the 400 block of
Second Street; cited and released.
FAILURE TO APPEAR (Union
County warrant): Larry Ray Vans-
coy, 60, 1:42 p.m. Saturday, July
3 at Auburn Avenue and Resort
Street; cited and released.
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