A2 — BAKER CITY HERALD
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021
OBITUARIES
BAKER COUNTY CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17
Baker City Planning Commission: 6 p.m. at Baker City
Hall, 1655 First St., Public hearing on a requested variance
to allow construction of a single-family dwelling on a parcel
smaller than the minimum size in the residential-medium
density zone at 804 Auburn Ave.
TURNING BACK THE PAGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
November 13, 1971
Landscaping of the grounds at the Baker County Library
was completed Friday afternoon by landscaping contrac-
tor, Earl Bloomberg, Portland.
The most striking feature of the landscaping is the
lighted fountain near the front door of the library.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
November 13, 1996
The Baker City Council opposes a state proposal to
build a 1,500-bed medium-security prison just southeast
of the city.
The council on Tuesday approved by a 5-0 vote a resolu-
tion opposing the prison.
The council added two statements to the draft resolu-
tion the city staff brought to Tuesday’s meeting.
The fi rst was that the council was not satisfi ed with the
Oregon Department of Corrections’ response to the more
than two dozen conditions the city submitted, and on
which its possible support of the prison was contingent.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
November 14, 2011
A local business owner is teaming up with teenagers to
feed residents on Thanksgiving Day.
John Osborn, owner of Charlie’s Ice Cream Parlor, will
cook up enough turkey soup to feed 150 people.
Fresh roasted turkey noodle soup, to be specifi c.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
November 14, 2020
A snowstorm more typical of January than of early
November brought copious amounts of snow and gusty
winds to Northeast Oregon Friday morning, causing a
power outage and closing the eastbound lanes of Inter-
state 84 for several hours.
Snow started falling around 5 a.m., and about 4 inches
had accumulated in Baker City by noon.
The snow coated roads lead to multiple commercial
trucks sliding off the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84
about 3 miles east of North Powder, according to Oregon
State Police.
Police closed the eastbound lanes about 9 a.m. The
eastbound freeway reopened around 2 p.m.
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative reported a weather-
related outage that affected about 1,100 customers in the
Haines and North Powder areas around 9 a.m. Friday.
OTEC crews had restored power to their customers by
10:45 a.m.
The temperature had warmed to 38 degrees by 3 p.m.
at the Baker City Airport, where the snow had changed to
rain.
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MONDAY: Salisbury steak, au gratin potatoes, green
beans, rolls, broccoli-bacon salad, cheesecake
TUESDAY: Ham-n-beans, cornbread, peas, cottage
cheese and Jell-O salad, brownies
WEDNESDAY: Tuna salad, croissant chips, pickle wedges,
picked cucumber and onion salad, pudding
THURSDAY (Thanksgiving lunch): Roasted turkey
with stuffi ng, butternut squash with apples and cranberries,
vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls, broccoli-bacon salad,
pumpkin pie
FRIDAY: Baked ziti, garlic bread, carrots, green salad, ice
cream
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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Halfway, 1942-2021
Harvey Kinsey, 79, of
Halfway, died peacefully
on Oct. 29,
2021, at the
Veterans
Hospital in
Boise with
his daughter
by his side.
Harvey
Harvey
was born
Kinsey
on Sept.
24, 1942, in Halfway to
Edward and Nita (Cater-
son) Kinsey. He was raised
in Halfway and gradu-
ated from Pine Eagle High
School in 1961. In 1962
Harvey enlisted in the
United States Navy and
received an honorable dis-
charge in 1966. He worked
in Eastern Oregon as a
feller buncher operator for
more than 30 years.
Harvey was one of a
kind, a friend to all and a
simple man who enjoyed
hunting in the fall, fi shing,
trips to the coast to catch
tuna, being outdoors, and
solving the world’s prob-
lems with his buddies un-
der the “Northern Lights.”
His door was always open.
He kept a bowl of candy
stocked on the table and
the neighborhood kids
would stop by to say “Hi
Uncle Harvey” and pick
their “three” pieces.
Harvey is survived by
his daughters, Carolyn De
Ford, Christina Kinsey
and Pamela Kinsey; and
numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in
death by his parents and
his brothers, LeRoy, Marvin
and Linden.
Those who would like
to make a donation in
memory of Harvey may
do so to the Halfway VFW
Post No. 7847 through
Tami’s Pine Valley Fu-
neral Home, P.O. Box 543,
Halfway, OR 97834. Online
condolences can be made at
www.tamispinevalleyfuner-
alhome.com.
Rodd Bunch
Durkee, 1957-2021
Rodd Bunch, 64, a long-
time Durkee resident, was
able to spend his last day
on Earth doing what he
loved — working cows with
family — before he passed
away on Nov. 6, 2021, from
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an undetected fast moving
infection.
A celebration of his very
full life will be take place at
the Durkee
Community
Building
on Sunday,
Nov. 14
at 11 a.m.
followed by
his favor-
Rodd Bunch
ite meal.
We will be
celebrating outside in God’s
country where he was most
comfortable, so please come
dressed comfortably and
warmly with a blanket and
feel free to wear your hat.
Rodd Duane Bunch was
born on Feb. 16, 1957, at
St. Elizabeth Hospital in
Baker City to Duane and
Jean Bunch. Rodd attended
grade school in Durkee
and graduated from Baker
High School in 1975. Dur-
ing high school, he was
active in sports and FFA.
His junior year, he placed
second in the State FFA
public speaking contest and
received his State Farmer
Degree his senior year.
After high school, he
attended Treasure Valley
Community College for a
year and then transferred
to Blue Mountain Commu-
nity College and graduated
with an associate of science
degree in Production Ag-
riculture. After college, he
returned home to Durkee
to the family ranch.
Rodd married Rhea
Woods on Sept. 12, 1981,
in Durkee at the old school
house. They had two chil-
dren — Charlene Nicole,
born on Aug. 5, 1984, and
Levi Andrew, born on Oct.
29, 1986. Rodd and Rhea
could be found at all the
kids’ activities — sports,
4-H, FFA, and rodeo. They
shared 32 happy years
together before Rhea was
diagnosed with cancer and
passed away in December
of 2013.
Rodd started a com-
panionship with neighbor
and lifelong family friend,
Heather Vaughan. They
shared several wonderful
years together being Papa
and Mimi to their four
grandkids: Rio (7), Cash
(5), Sage (2), and Brim (3
months). They were the
light of Rodd’s life. The
grandkids loved to come
Durkee; his mother-in-law,
Ione Woods of Fruitland,
Idaho; as well as other close
family, and many very dear
friends.
Rodd was preceded in
death by his father, Duane
Bunch; and his wife, Rhea
Bunch.
Contributions in
memory of Rodd can be
made to the Muscular Dys-
trophy Association, Snake
River Chapter, or the Baker
County Livestock Produc-
ers Foundation Scholarship
Fund, or a charity of your
choice through Tami’s Pine
Valley Funeral Home, P.O.
Box 543, Halfway, OtR
97834. Online condolences
can be made at www.
tamispinevalleyfuneral-
home.com.
and do cow work with Papa
on horseback or in the “side
side” and have picnics at
the cabin. Rodd was in
Roseburg just a week ago
to watch Rio and Cash play
in their last soccer game
of the season. He never
missed a birth or birthday
and was a very devoted
Papa.
A favorite time of the
year for Rodd was spring.
Neighbors helping neigh-
bors roping and brand-
ing calves with a hearty
dinner and cold drink to
cap the day. He worked
very closely with his family
on the ranch and enjoyed
the company of his family
and friends very much! He
was humbled and amazed
by the outpouring of love
and support from family,
friends, and the community
upon Rhea’s passing. Every
call, message, or card truly
meant the world to him.
He was fortunate enough
to have many treasured
relationships with family
and friends.
Rodd was active in the
Durkee community and
Baker County. He was past
president of the Baker
County Cattlemen’s Asso-
ciation and a 4-H leader for
many years of the Durkee
Livestock Club. He is on
the Durkee Preservation
District Board, Burnt River
RFPA, a past board mem-
ber of the SWCD, and the
Taylor Grazing Board. He
was a member of the Baker
Elks Lodge and the Oregon
Cattlemen’s Association.
He is also chairman of the
Durkee Community Corps.
He was a staple at every
Durkee function, includ-
ing the Durkee Steak Feed
starting as a young kid
helping when it was held
by the Burnt River to now
when it is held in Baker.
Rodd is survived by
his companion and love,
Heather Vaughan; his
daughter and son-in-law,
Charlene and Kyle Hen-
rikson, and grandkids, Rio,
Cash and Sage, of Rose-
burg; his son and daughter-
in-law, Levi and Amanda
Bunch, and grandson,
Brim, of Durkee; his moth-
er, Jean Bunch of Durkee;
his sister, Susan Bunch
of La Grande, his sister
and brother-in-law, Cheryl
and Chuck Buchanan of
Wesley Overcash
Baker City, 1950-2021
Wesley Roscoe Overcash,
71, of Baker City died Oct.
29, 2021.
No
services are
planned at
this time.
Wesley
was born
on Feb.
Wesley
14, 1950,
Overcash
in Pierce
County,
Washington. Wesley
worked with Step Forward
and other programs.
Wesley loved choco-
late! He also loved going
for scenic car rides while
listening to the oldies on
the radio. Wesley was a
go-getter. Once he had his
mind made up, there was
no stopping him. Wesley
gave the best high fi ves
and enjoyed all his movies.
When Wesley showed up
at parties, he would eat the
food, sit back, relax, and
watch people.
Wesley may not have
been a man of many words,
but his eyes said so much.
He capturted so many
hearts and made life better
by knowing him. Wesley
was not dealt the best life,
but he had a lot of people in
his life who supported him
and helped him love life.
Wesley will never be forgot-
ten and will continue to live
in our hearts.
To light a candle in
Wesley’s memory or to offer
online condolences, go to
www.grayswestco.com.
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Harvey Kinsey
DEATHS
Valerie Jean Brinton: 53,
of Baker City, died Nov. 8, 2021,
in Baker City. Arrangements are
under the direction of Gray’s
West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. To
leave an online condolence for
Valerie’s family, go to www.
grayswestco.com.
Cynthia Bryant: 79, of
Halfway, died Nov. 9, 2021, at
Memory Lane Homes in Baker
City. Arrangements are under
the direction of Tami’s Pine Val-
ley Funeral Home & Cremation
Services. Online condolences
can be made at www.tamispi-
nevalleyfuneralhome.com
Ann Wyatt: 93, of Baker
City, died Nov. 10, 2021, at Saint
Alphonsus Medical Center in
Baker City. Arrangements are
under the direction of Tami’s
Pine Valley Funeral Home &
Cremation Services. Online
condolences can be made at
www.tamispinevalleyfuneral-
home.com
Troy Hegstead Stewart:
59, of Baker City, died Nov. 8,
2021, at his home. Services
will take place at a later date.
To leave an online condolence
for Troy’s family, go to www.
grayswestco.com.
POLICE LOG
Baker City Police
Arrests, citations
VIOLATION OF RESTRAIN-
ING ORDER: Jerrold Ray
Arends, 50, Baker City, 7:55 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 11 in the 3600
block of Ninth Drive; cited and
released.
CRIMINAL TRESPASSING:
Michael Myers-Gabiola, 30,
Baker City, 11:31 a.m. Thursday,
Nov. 11 in the 800 block of Elm
Street; cited and released.
CRIMINAL TRESPASSING:
Juan Pablo Burgos, 60, Baker
City, 3:11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
10 in the 1500 block of Camp-
bell Street; cited and released.
BAKER COUNTY CIRCUIT
COURT WARRANTS: Jonathon
Dwayne Hughes, 33, Baker City,
2:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10
at the Courthouse; cited and
released.
RECKLESSLY ENDAGERING
ANOTHER, CRIMINAL MIS-
CHIEF: Joshua Gerald Vander-
pool, 41, Baker City, 10:02 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 9 at East and
Madison streets; cited and
released.
CONTEMPT OF COURT (Five
Baker County Justice Court war-
rants): Alex Cooper Horn, 25,
Baker City, 7:04 a.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 9 in the 2100 block of First
Street; cited and released.
VIOLATION OF RESTRAIN-
ING ORDER: Steven Forrest
Adams, 55, Baker City, 8:03 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 8 at the Sheriff’s
Offi ce; cited and released.
CRIMINAL TRESPASSING,
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, HARASS-
MENT: Juan Pablo Burgos, 60,
Baker City, 7:13 p.m. Monday,
Nov. 8 in the 2900 block of Wal-
nut Street; cited and released.
FAILURE TO APPEAR (Baker
County Circuit Court warrant):
Chloe Taylor V. Stoffelson, 25,
Baker City, 9:01 a.m. Monday,
Nov. 8 at the Police Department;
cited and released.
Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce
Arrests, citations
FAILURE TO APPEAR (Baker
County Circuit Court warrant): Au-
brey Scott Fryman, 35, Baker City,
8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 at the
Courthouse; cited and released.
CONTEMPT OF COURT (Baker
County Justice Court warrant):
Pearl Naomi Adair, 41, Baker
City, 8:16 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8
at the Sheriff’s Offi ce; cited and
released.
FAILURE TO APPEAR (Lincoln
County Circuit Court warrant):
Darion Alyssa Marie Grove, 27,
Baker City, 9:21 a.m. Monday,
Nov. 8 at the Baker County Jail,
where she was incarcerated on
other charges.
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