A2 — BAKER CITY HERALD
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
OBITUARIES
Maxine Michel
Hathaway
Baker City, 1931-2021
TURNING BACK THE PAGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
September 23, 1971
More winter range for Rocky Mountain elk was
acquired recently when the Oregon Game Commission
approved the purchase of the Rasmussen property at
the base of the Elkhorn Mountains.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
September 23, 1996
Most of the items taken during a recent burglary at The
Salvation Army’s Carpenter Shop Youth Center have been
returned, according to Capt. Dennis Trimmer.
“Whoever took the items had a change of heart and
returned the items to our donation shed at our Thrift
Store, and then called us to let us know they had been
returned,” Trimmer said.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
September 23, 2011
Janice Cowan brought a sun hat to Phillips Park for
Outdoor School this week.
“I’ve never had to bring my hat before,” she said while
encouraging sixth-graders to search the fi eld for insects
Tuesday morning.
Usually, Cowan brings rain gear to her annual sessions
while helping students gain a deeper appreciation for the
bugs in their lives.
A sun hat was more appropriate this year under the
clear blue skies and temperatures that have reached into
the 70s and 80s.
The difference is the result of a change in scheduling.
For the past 18 years, sixth-graders have spent the
waning days of their school year at Outdoor School in late
May and early June at the private park 10 miles northwest
of Baker City.
This year, organizers instead sought to take advantage
of the warm Indian summer that’s typical in Baker Valley
during September.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
September 24, 2020
A retail void dating back nearly a decade along a remote
section of Interstate 84 could be fi lled soon.
A new truck stop, including restaurants and a conve-
nience store but not a motel, is nearing completion at
Farewell Bend, along the Snake River about 50 miles
southeast of Baker City and about 4 miles from Hunting-
ton.
The Huntington Travel Plaza, part of the national Travel-
Centers of America network, could open as soon as Oct.
21, said Deep Singh of Vancouver, Washington, whose
family, along with three other business partners, plans to
buy the business.
Tina Arundel, director of communications for TravelCen-
ters of America in Westlake, Ohio, wrote in an email to the
Herald that “we look forward to opening a TA travel center
in Huntington, Oregon. We plan to open in late October.”
Singh said his family, which owns three gas stations in
the Portland area as well as convenience stores, has been
aware of the 40-acre property for a couple of years.
The former truck stop at Farewell Bend, which included
a motel, closed in May 2011 and the buildings were later
removed. The business had opened in the 1970s.
OREGON LOTTERY
MEGABUCKS, Sept. 20
MEGA MILLIONS, Sept. 21
WIN FOR LIFE, Sept. 20
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PICK 4, Sept. 21
• 1 p.m.: 7 — 3 — 9 — 0
• 4 p.m.: 3 — 7 — 4 — 2
• 7 p.m.: 3 — 8 — 0 — 3
• 10 p.m.: 0 — 8 — 1 — 9
LUCKY LINES, Sept. 21
36 — 41 — 45 — 51 — 56
2-6-10-16-17-21-25-30
16 — 29 — 33 — 37 — 44 — 47
Next jackpot: $3.4 million
POWERBALL, Sept. 20
37 — 51 — 54 — 58 — 60 PB 19
Next jackpot: $490 million
Mega
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Next jackpot: $20 million
Next jackpot: $28,000
SENIOR MENUS
FRIDAY: Spaghetti, green beans, garlic bread, rolls, green
salad, cookies
MONDAY (Sept. 27): Hot turkey sandwiches, mashed
potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, ice cream
TUESDAY (Sept. 28): Fettuccini Bolognese, garlic bread,
rolls, green beans, ambrosia, brownies
WEDNESDAY (Sept. 29): Chicken fried chicken, mashed
potatoes with gravy, carrots, rolls, fruit cup, birthday cake
THURSDAY (Sept. 30): Pork tips over fettuccine
noodles, peas, rolls, green salad, bread pudding
Public luncheon at the Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $5 donation (60 and older), $7.50
for those under 60.
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Maxine Michel
Hathaway, 90, of Baker
City, was called home
to the Lord in the early
Maxine
morning hours of Sept.
Hathaway
16, 2021.
A celebration of her
life and services will be announced at a
later date.
Maxine Elaine Michel was born on
Aug. 11, 1931, in Middleton, Idaho, to
Richard Marion Michel and Myrtle Wat-
kins Michel. She was blessed with two
brothers, Richard Jr. and Claude. Maxine
attended all 12 grades in Middleton and
graduated high school in May 1949. She
went to work for Caldwell Auto Supply
in Caldwell, Idaho. She then met Harry
Miller Hathaway, the love of her life, and
married him on April 20, 1952. Their
union was 55 years strong upon Harry’s
death in June 2007.
After their marriage, Harry and Max-
ine moved to Nyssa, where Harry began
working as a mechanic for the Chevrolet
dealership. They had three beautiful
children together, Becky Lou, Bradley Ray
and Bryon Lynn. In 1957 the Hatha-
way family relocated to Baker, where
Harry continued his career as a Chevrolet
dealership mechanic. In 1963 they made
the transition to business ownership,
operating the 10th Street Texaco service
station and later the Arco service station
at Second and Broadway streets. It was a
family affair with Harry as the mechanic,
Maxine as bookkeeper and grew to in-
clude both boys as they became of age.
Maxine was a very active member of
the Cavalry Baptist Church beginning in
1960 when she accepted Jesus Christ as
her Lord and Savior. She was the epitome
of a true Christian and tireless in her
service of the Lord and an inspiration to
her many friends and all her family who
loved her dearly. Her family remembers
her always whistling, humming hymns
while going about her daily tasks. Playing
hymns on her piano and singing were
great joys of hers as well. She was an
enthusiastic and humble volunteer in
many different local organizations and got
no greater pleasure in life than helping
others.
Maxine was an avid walker and was
recognized by many Baker residents on
her daily constitutionals which ranged
up to 10 miles. Often, during a snow-
storm, people would stop and ask her if
she needed a ride. With a big smile she
would say “no thank you, I’m just enjoying
walking.” Her work ethic was legendary
in the family and inherited by both Brad
and Bryon. All her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren adored her, she never
failed to praise them for their individual
strengths, and she always had time for a
story, a puzzle, a game or coloring. She left
a legacy of immense love and thoughtful-
ness within her entire family.
She married Ken Grafham in 2009.
Her spirit lives on through her son,
Brad Hathaway, and wife, Terri, of
Stanfi eld, her son, Bryon Hathaway, and
his wife, Anita, of Dubois, Wyoming; her
grandchildren, Meagan and Jaymie Jo
Hathaway, and Jordan, Jade and Scout
Hathaway; her great-grandchildren,
Gracie and Lili Hathaway, Jamine and
Hudson Lemmon, and Harrison Joseph
Hathaway. Maxine is also survived by her
beloved sisters-in-law, Velma and Helen
Michel; and she was blessed with many
nieces and nephews, whom she loved
dearly. She also held a special place in her
heart for Kenny and Ruthie Grafham.
She was preceded in death by her
daughter, Becky Lou, in January 1960;
DEATHS
Samuel Orr: 70, formerly of
Baker County, died Sept. 21, 2021,
at OHSU Hospital in Portland. Ar-
rangements are under the direction
of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home
& Cremation Services. Online
condolences can be made at www.
tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.
William H. ‘Bill’ Clark: 76, of
Baker City, died Sept. 19, 2021, at
his home. Services are under the
direction of Coles Tribute Center. To
light a candle in Bill’s memory, go
to www.colestributecenter.com.
Dale Gene Koontz: 81, of
Baker City, died Sept. 5, 2021, at his
residence. A celebration of his life
will take place on Saturday, Oct. 9
at 3 p.m. at Coles Tribute Center,
1950 Place St., with Pastor Lennie
Spooner of the Baker City Church
of the Nazarene offi ciating the
service. To leave an online condo-
lence for Dale’s family, go to www.
grayswestco.com.
Beth Johnson Morrissey: 93,
of Baker City, died on the evening of
Sept. 21, 2021. A memorial service
will take place soon, the date and
time to be announced. To leave an
online condolence for Beth’s family,
go to www.grayswestco.com.
her beloved husband, Harry Hathaway, in
June 2007; both her parents, Marion and
Myrtle Michel; along with her brothers,
Richard Jr. and Claude Michel.
Memorial contributions can be made
to Meadowbrook Place Assisted Living
and Heart ’N Home Hospice, both of
Baker City. They may be sent in care of
Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500
Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To
light a candle in memory of Maxine or to
offer online condolences to her family, go
to grayswestco.com.
Wayne Burnside
Baker City, 1939-2021
Wayne Elmer Burn-
side, 82, of Baker City,
died Sept. 15, 2021.
A celebration of his
life will be scheduled for
Wayne
a later date and will be
Burnside
announced closer to that
time.
Wayne was born in 1939 to Elmer and
Emily Burnside. He joined two older sis-
ters and one brother. His younger brother,
Daryle, came later. The family moved
around until settling in Richland. They
then moved to Halfway, where Elmer
purchased the local Stockman’s.
Elmer passed away in 1946, so the
family moved to Baker City. Wayne at-
tended Tiedemann Elementary School
for six years before moving on to middle
school. He joined the music program
and became a profi cient drummer. He
continued on to high school playing
music in the marching band, pep band
and the orchestra. Wayne purchased his
fi rst set of drums in the ninth grade and
got together with the May brothers and
formed a dance band. The band played for
music venues all over Eastern Oregon for
three years.
After high school, Wayne joined a coun-
try western band and played for many
different occasions with many musicians.
In 1957 he went to work for Jackson’s
food market and learned the meatcutting
trade. Afterwards, Wayne went to work
for Orlins Quality Meats.
In 1962 he married Barbara Gentry,
and in 1965, they adopted Kevin, their
son. Sadly, the marriage ended, but
Wayne retained full custody of Kevin.
Wayne purchased a small acreage on the
edge of town and began raising cattle and
crops. He later purchased Orlins Meats
and ran a successful business while he
continued to play music.
Wayne served his community on the
Planning Commission and was a member
of the Baker Elks for many years. In 1984,
while recuperating after undergoing
hip replacements, he decided to change
careers. He went into real estate as a Re-
altor and managed Orlins simultaneously,
which he later sold.
Later in 1984, he met Linda Simo-
nis Van Cleave. She and her three boys
settled in on the farm. Wayne was a suc-
cessful Realtor for Century 21 for several
years. He later switched to Intermountain
Realty and was also a salesman of Fleet-
wood Homes. He developed many parcels
of land.
In 1992 he underwent another hip
surgery, but unfortunately developed
an infection which caused him to retire.
He and Linda purchased a pontoon boat
and spent many weekends boating and
fi shing all over Eastern Oregon with
grandchildren and friends.
Wayne was a well-known poker player
and could be found quite frequently
attending poker games with his friends.
He took great care of his home and loved
football, baseball and basketball.
He is survived by his wife Linda; his
son, Kevin O’Brien, and Linda’s children,
Chris and Jeremy Van Cleave; his sister,
Darlene (Wayne) of Mead, Washington;
and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Wayne was preceded in death by his
parents; his sister, Patricia Brooks; his
brother, Daryle Burnside; and a son, Ben-
jamin Van Cleave.
The family would like to express
their heartfelt thanks to Heart ’N Home
Hospice.
In lieu of fl owers, memorial contribu-
tions can be made to Best Friends of
Baker through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer
Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR
97814.
To leave an online condolence for
Wayne’s family, go to www.grayswestco.
com.
Carol Peters
Baker City, 1952-2021
Carol Ann Peters,
69, of Baker City, died
Sept. 10, 2021, at Saint
Alphonsus Medical
Center-Baker City.
Carol Peters
Carol was born on
Jan. 2, 1952, in Milwau-
kee, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Irene (Sass)
Jakimczyk. Carol graduated from Custer
High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
She attended the University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee; she also received training as
a respiratory technician from St. Michaels
Hospital, Steven’s Point, Wisconsin. Car-
ol’s main occupation was as a bookstore
manager for B. Dalton Bookseller.
On Oct. 8, 1975, Carol married David
Peters in Wahiwa, Hawaii.
Carol enjoyed puzzle books as well as
shopping on Amazon.
She is survived by her husband, David
Peters.
To leave an online condolence for
Carol’s family, go to www.grayswestco.
com.
Laura Watson
Baker City, 1948-2021
Laura Mae Watson,
72, of Baker City, died
Sept. 11, 2021, at Saint
Alphonsus Medical
Center in Boise after a
Laura
long battle with health
Watson
issues.
Her funeral will be
Saturday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Har-
vest Church, 3720 Birch St. in Baker City.
All family and friends are welcome.
Laura was born on Sept. 12, 1948, in
Klamath Falls to William Francis “Frank”
Watson and Alpha Watson. Laura grew
up in a large, loving family. She had six
siblings and had a strong bond with each
of them. As a young child, her family,
children included, would travel to work in
cotton orchards.
As she grew older, she became well
versed with her customer service skills.
She was proud of her hotel manager title
at the Hotel Bentley and the Red Lion
Hotel in Louisiana. Later, she became the
manager for local Baker City restaurants
such as the Haines Steak House, The
Sunridge, and during the opening of the
Geiser Grand Hotel.
She had many, many friends whom
she met throughout her life, mostly work
colleagues that she held dear. She held
on to written notes through the years
from these friends that she treasured and
beamed with pride when she would talk
of her memories. Laura was an honest
woman who always had an enormous
amount of learned advice.
Laura was wonderful at remember-
ing fond memories, that came across as
stories, because they were exciting.
NEWS OF RECORD
Church, or the Rock Creek-Muddy
Creek Mutual Improvement Club
through Coles Tribute Center, 1950
Place St., Baker City, OR 97814. To
light a candle in Viola’s memory, go
to www.colestributecenter.com.
POLICE LOG
Baker City Police
Arrests, citations
CONTEMPT OF COURT:
Melissa Jean Lattymer, 36, Baker
City, 9:29 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 at
Church and 10th streets; cited and
released.
PAROLE VIOLATION: Zachary
Charles Persicke, 36, Baker City,
8:39 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the
See, Obituaries/Page A3
Sheriff’s Offi ce; jailed.
Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce
Arrests, citations
VIOLATION OF A COURT
PROTECTION ORDER: Nickolas
Richard Watson, 34, Huntington,
7:02 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 in
Huntington; jailed.
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Viola Perkins: Graveside
memorial service Friday, Sept. 24 at
10:30 a.m. at Haines Cemetery. Do-
nations in Viola’s memory can be
made to the Eastern Oregon Mu-
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