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A2 — BAKER CITY HERALD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 OBITUARIES Charlene Moffi t Formerly of Baker BAKER COUNTY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20 Baker City Planning Commission: 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1655 First St. Public hearing to consider an application from Bruce Smith for a conditional use permit to convert the New Beginnings Fellowship Pentecostal Church of God, at 1820 Estes St., into a dwelling. TUESDAY, OCT. 26 Baker County Natural Resource Advisory Committee: 3 p.m. at the Courthouse, 1995 Third St. TURNING BACK THE PAGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald October 10, 1971 The City Council last night assured Don Doyle of con- tinued competition-free operation by terminating Terry Lyons’ rental of the old Air West building wiping out his fl ying school, and refusing to lease unused ground to Dick Haynes to begin his agricultural spraying service. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald October 11, 1996 Baker County Seniors Inc. has applied for a conditional- use permit to build a new, estimated $1 million senior center on the east side of Cedar Street just north of Camp- bell Street. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald October 12, 2011 Baker County residents and businesses recycled a bit more than 7 1/2 million pounds of cardboard, paper, yard debris and other stuff in 2010. Which is quite a bit. And the county’s second-highest yearly total ever. But it wasn’t as much as the year before. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald October 13, 2020 The Baker Orpheum Theater project is moving along, and by early 2021 residents will start seeing changes at the location on Main Street. Since January, the project has received $82,000 from fi ve local donors. That boost will complete construction documents, design review, and permitting by the end of the year so work can begin next year. “That’s the good news,” said Aletha Bonebrake. “We go from the quiet phase to the active phase.” Bonebrake is a board member for Eastern Oregon Re- gional Theatre, and chair of the building committee. The project began in May 2016 with a donation from David Burris that enabled Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre to buy the 1889 downtown building that housed the fi rst Orpheum Theatre, a vaudeville stage that changed and grew with silent fi lms and “talkies” into the late 1950s. The building was most recently occupied by Marilyn’s Music. Work immediately began to fi nd funding. A grant for asbestos abatement was awarded by the Leo Adler Foun- dolences can be made at www. DEATHS dation in December 2016. In late 2016-2017, the project tamispinevalleyfuneralhome. David Gene Cherry: 75, of earned grants from the Oregon Community Foundation com. Baker City, died Oct. 8, 2021, at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center to fund a feasibility study. and Ford Family Foundation FUNERALS PENDING in Boise. Gray’s West & Co. NEWS OF RECORD Pioneer Chapel is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online Homer Boutwell: Memo- rial service with military honors, OREGON LOTTERY MEGABUCKS, Oct. family, 9 WIN FOR LIFE, Oct. 9 condolence for David’s Saturday, 16 68 at 2 p.m. at go 12 to — www.grayswestco.com. 37 — 63 — Oct. 64 — 20 — 31 — 33 — 35 — 45 Pine Valley Presbyterian Church. 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Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Please attend for food, drinks, a good time and story sharing.On- in Boise. Arrangementsbare WEDNESDAY: Chicken fried line chicken, mashed potatoes condolences can be made under the direction of Tami’s with gravy, biscuits, corn, cinnamon rolls at www.tamispinevalleyfuneral- Pine Valley Funeral Home & THURSDAY: roast, baby home.com. red potatoes, carrots, pea- Cremation Services. Pot Online con- SENIOR MENUS and-onion salad, cookies FRIDAY: Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, rolls, macaroni salad, apple crisp MONDAY (Oct. 18): Barbecued ribs, baked beans, corn, rolls, Jell-O with fruit, peach crisp TUESDAY (Oct. 19): Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, rolls, fruit cup, brownies City, 1929-2021 Charlene Lee Moffi t, 92, formerly Charlene of Baker City, Moffi t died Sept. 29, 2021, at Springfi eld, Oregon. At her request there will be no services. She will remain next to her late husband, Dan Mof- fi t, at the Island City Cem- etery. She was always loud and proud about her Eastern Oregon heritage. Charlene was born on March 25, 1929, in Baker City. Her career as an educa- tor spanned three decades, as Union High School business teacher, later as an instructor at Eastern Oregon University. Union County Teacher of the Year in 1984, she served on the Governor’s Council on Small Schools and was recognized for her innovative teaching methods. She traveled extensively after retirement with her husband of 22 years, the late George “Dan” Moffi t. She shared her later life with two loving companions, Dallas Dean and, later, Dwight Riggs, now both deceased. Charlene was an active alumnus of Baker High School and the University of Oregon, a 60-plus-year mem- ber of Beta Sigma Phi, and the American Association of University Women. She lived a long an active life, with an energy and enthusiasm that touched the lives of many. She is survived by her son, Rob Larsen of Eugene; her granddaughters, Laura Larsen of Veneta, Oregon, Lindy Thomas of Portland, and Beth Gaylord of San Diego, as well as many cous- ins and other loving family members. Of all the strands that made up her life, Charlene was, at heart, a teacher. Her family asks that you honor her service to Oregon’s students by making an extra effort in support of public education and our local schools. ‘Bill’ Durand La Grande, 1948-2021 Milton William “Bill” Durand, 73, of La Grande, went to Heaven on Oct. 2, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. ‘Bill’ Durand His wife, daughter and brother were by his side. A celebration of his life will take place Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at the Youth For Christ build- ing in La Grande. Bill was born on Feb. 18, 1948, in Spokane, Wash- ington, to Milt Durand and Jeanne (Rouch) Durand. Bill grew up in Umatilla along with his siblings Rennie, Dee and Tracy, where they made many memories from their backyard to the Colombia River. Bill had many child- hood friends who meant the 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. CONTACT THE HERALD 2005 Washington Ave., Suite 101 Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telephone: 541-523-3673 Fax: 541-833-6414 Publisher Karrine Brogoitti kbrogoitti@lagrandeobserver. com Jayson Jacoby, editor jjacoby@bakercityherald.com Advertising email ads@bakercityherald.com Classifi ed email classified@bakercityherald.com Circulation email circ@bakercityherald.com ISSN-8756-6419 Serving Baker County since 1870 Published Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays except Christmas Day by the Baker Publishing Co., a part of EO Media Group, at 2005 Washington Ave., Suite 101 (P.O. Box 807), Baker City, OR 97814. Subscription rates per month are $10.75 for print only. Digital-only rates are $8.25. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Baker City Herald, P.O. Box 807, Baker City, OR 97814. Periodicals Postage Paid at Pendleton, Oregon 97801 Copyright © 2021 • Lumber • Plywood • Building Materials • Hardware • Paint • Plumbing • Electrical And much more! world to him even in his last days. Bill graduated with the class of 1966 from Umatilla High School. After graduating he worked and put himself through college attending Eastern Oregon University, where he met his wife of 46 years, Alana (Buce) Durand. They were married in 1975, and he graduated with a teaching degree in 1976. His career started at Condon High School as the P.E./ Health teacher and football coach. As a rookie coach Bill had the unique experience to face off against his father’s team in a league football game. Bill accepted a job in Halfway for four years teaching and coaching before returning to La Grande. He was an adaptive P.E. teacher for the Education Service District and then transferred to alternative education. In his retirement he became an appreciated and valued full time substitute teacher for La Grande School District right up until his cancer diagnosis. Bill had a heart for kids in school, sports, church, and especially at home! His daughter Bobbi was his one and only. He was a hands on dad who coached her T-ball teams, was a regular at the tea party, Barbie fashion show, and Easy Bake Oven cook off. He ate many a cookie baked by a light bulb. As Bobbi grew up and moved from place to place, Bill was always sure to visit her regu- larly, and support her in any way she needed. Work was almost a pas- sion for Bill. If there wasn’t a leaf to rake, or a sidewalk to spray, he would sneak off to catch a fi sh or hunt an elk. He was a “jack of all trades.” He was always tinkering, tidying and fi xing. As hardworking as Bill was he made sure to nick- name himself Mr. Fun, and he defi nitely lived up to the name. His humor was always present, and his favorite thing was to tease or play jokes on anyone and everyone. He was focused and driven, but knew how to take life easy. Bill is survived by his wife, Alana Durand; his daugh- ter Bobbi Durand (Curtis); his sisters, Rennie Breland (Mario), and Dee Durand; his brother, Tracy Durand (Donna); his brother-in- law, Tom Buce (Carol); his sister-in-law, Heidi McCrary (Troy); and numerous nieces, great-nieces, nephews, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one niece, one great-niece, and one nephew. Online condolences can be made to the family at www. lovelandfuneralchapel.com. Gloria Brown Portland, 1951-2021 Gloria D. Brown, 70, a former Baker City resident, died Sept. 7, 2021 in Port- land. A celebra- tion of her life took place on Sept. 25 at New Hope Mission- Gloria Brown ary Baptist Church in Portland. Gloria was born on May 7, 1951, in Washington, D.C., at DC General Hospital to the marriage of Harry G. Foster and Ruby Foster. Glo- ria was the fi rst born to this union, giving her the rights to be a natural born leader to her younger siblings. Gloria had two older sisters as well. As a child, Gloria was very inquisitive and ad- venturous, and she loved reading books. She always dreamed about what her life would be like and the books she would write. Most of her daydreaming was done while she attended her home church, Russell Temple CME Church. The church is still standing strong today and her family is still in atten- dance. As Gloria entered wom- anhood, she was offered a job in 1974 with the United States Department of Agri- culture and Forest Service. She married the love of her life, Willie James Brown. They raised three children: Camille, Catrina and Andre. In September of 1981, Gloria lost her husband to a drunk driving accident. She was enrolled at the Univer- sity of Maryland, College Park, during this time and went on to complete her degree. She continued her education later in life at Oregon State University in Corvallis, where she com- pleted her master’s degree in Forestry. Gloria’s career was very adventurous and led her all over the United States. Beginning as a secretary in Washington, D.C., she moved to Missoula, Montana, and then on to Oregon, fi rst with the Willamette National Forest and then the Siuslaw National Forest, where she became the forest’s fi rst African American female for- est supervisor. Following this achievement, Gloria went on to the Mt. St. Helens Monu- ment, and her second su- pervisor position at the Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara, California. Gloria also worked as the Baker Resource Area man- ager for the Bureau of Land Management in Baker City in the 1990s. After 32 years with the Forest Service, she retired in 2007. Gloria found a new love in Phil Wikelund in Portland in the 1990s. Together they resided in Lake Oswego. As a resident, Gloria participat- ed in several civic organiza- tions, the most recent being Respond to Racism. During Gloria and Phil’s time together they traveled around the country, hosted many dinner parties, and spent a great deal of happy days at their home in South- ern Oregon. Gloria’s crowning achievement was when she published her memoir, “Black Woman in Green.” Her greatest moment in her life was when she was reunited with her fi rstborn child, Andre Wallace. Gloria leaves to mourn her death her partner, Phil Wikelund; her sons, Andre Wallace and Reginald Andre Brown, and his wife, Nichole Brown; her daughters, Ca- milla Brown and Catrina Brown; loved like her own children, Lisa Brown, Mi- chael Brown, Dwayne Harris and Kim Brown; her grand- sons, AJ Brown, Aubrey Wallace and AJ Wallace; her granddaughters, Alana, Victor and Nyeelah; her great-granddaughter, A’Kari Symone; her brothers, Mi- chael and Larry Foster; her sister, Lisa Foster; her uncle, Charles Emery; her aunt, Mertle Baldwin; the Baker family; as well as a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and colleagues. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ruby Foster; her sisters, Joanne and Evelyn; and her brother, Tony. 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