A2 — BAKER CITY HERALD
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021
OBITUARIES
Troy Stewart
Baker City, 1962-2021
BAKER COUNTY CALENDAR
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Burnt River Irrigation District board of directors:
Executive session meeting, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oxford
Suites motel meeting room at 2400 S.W. Court Place in
Pendleton.
TURNING BACK THE PAGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
November 20, 1971
High school grid enthusiasts do not have to discontinue
playing football when they go to college thanks to intra-
mural programs, as a group of talented Bakerites found
out at Oregon State University.
Consisting of mostly fellow Bakerites, Mike Bennett’s
team, the Baker Steelies, placed fi fth in a recent tourna-
ment.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
November 20, 1996
After more than six months of planning and discussion,
the Baker School Board Tuesday night gave fi nal approval
to a policy calling for drug testing of student athletes.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
November 21, 2011
Local skiers and snowboarders would do well to lay in a
supply of sandwich bags before Thanksgiving.
Those turkey sandwiches will need to be assembled
in advance, to be gobbled at the lodge rather than in the
living room.
A benefi cent jet stream has bestowed Anthony Lakes
Ski Area with suffi cient snow that the slopes will open
Saturday, Nov. 26.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
November 21, 2020
Senior Renee Blincoe is happy to be back at Baker High
School, even for one day a week.
Blincoe, who routinely attends the Baker School Board’s
monthly meetings in her role as student body president,
shared her joy about the return to in-person classes with
Board members during their meeting Thursday night.
“The highlight of the week for me is going back to
school,” Blincoe said.
And she’s not the only student who feels that way, she
told the Board.
“A lot of people actually are really positive about going
back,” Blincoe said.
As student body president, Blincoe and other members
of the BHS Leadership group have worked hard to help
students enjoy the experience since in-person classes
resumed, on a limited basis, on Nov. 9.
And even before BHS students returned to their class-
rooms one day per week, they brainstormed to produce
an event that included all 36 seniors eligible to serve on a
modifi ed Homecoming Court.
After a processional through downtown Baker City
on the night of Oct. 30, students returned to Bulldog
Memorial Stadium for the crowning of Sydney Keller as
Homecoming queen and Mason Van Arsdall as Home-
coming king. A limited audience of invited guests joined
the celebration.
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SENIOR MENUS
MONDAY: Chicken strips, mashed potatoes with gravy,
corn, biscuits, coleslaw, cookies
TUESDAY: Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, rolls, mixed
vegetables, ambrosia, pudding
WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti, garlic breadsticks, broccoli,
green salad, birthday cake
THURSDAY, FRIDAY: Closed both days
MONDAY (Nov. 29): Hot beef sandwiches, mashed
potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, carrot-raisin salad,
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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Copyright © 2021
Troy Hegstad Stewart, 59,
of Baker City, aka “Heggie,”
“Troyboy,” or
“Cabana Boy,”
died Nov. 8,
2021, at his
residence.
His memo-
rial service
will take place Troy Stewart
on Dec. 10 at
11 a.m. at the St. Francis de
Sales Cathedral in Baker City.
Military honors will be held at
a later date in Palmer, Alaska.
On April 14, 1962, Troy
was born in Palmer to Georgia
(Small) and Bert Stewart. He
attended Hoonah High School,
graduating in 1980. After
high school, he attended the
University of Fairbanks for
one year.
He met Lori Anderson
in 1983 at a movie theatre
she worked at in Colorado
Springs, Colorado. On one
of their fi rst dates, Lori told
Troy she always wanted to see
Alaska. Troy and Lori were
married on Oct. 24, 1984; at
the time, they were living in
a small apartment in Anchor-
age, Alaska, nicknamed by
Lori as “Stewart’s Loft.”
On Sept. 24, 1985, Troy
and Lori became the proud
parents of their fi rst child, Tra-
vis. Eventually, they moved to
Juneau, where Troy learned
to craft dental crowns from
Roger Stidolph. Troy decided
he loved what he was doing,
so he made the decision to join
the military to obtain more
training through the Army. He
worked at Walter Reed Medi-
cal Center in Washington,
D.C., from March 1987 to June
1991. During this time, Lori
and Troy welcomed another
baby boy on March 24, 1989.
They named him Shane, and
their family was complete!
God eventually led the
family to Baker City, where
Troy was self-employed, own-
ing Classic Crown & Bridge.
Thanks to Dr. Whitnah, he
was able to do his work out of
his offi ce. Troy later sold the
business and went back to
school in Tacoma, Washington,
to become a denturist. He
then started Blue Mountain
Denture Center.
Troy was involved with the
Elks, Knights of Columbus,
St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
and helped start the Quarter-
back Club. The Stewart family
has also been involved with
CASA; Troy and Lori have
had many foster grandkids
through the years and have
been affectionately called
“Lola” and “Poopa” by them.
He loved meeting new
people, making up stories,
socializing, and he was always
guaranteed to make new
friends. The family would like
to thank this community for
all your love, prayers, and
support.
NEWS OF
RECORD
Troy is survived by his
wife, Lori Stewart of Baker
City; his sons, Travis (Aman-
da) Stewart of Baker City,
and Shane Stewart of Friday
Harbor, Washington. He is
also survived by one grand-
daughter, Peyton.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, Bert and Geor-
gia (Small) Stewart.
In lieu of fl owers, the
family suggests memorial
contributions to any of the
following organizations:
Baker Elks Lodge No. 338,
Knights of Columbus, Baker
Quarterback Club, or CASA,
by sending a check made out
to the organization to Gray’s
West & Co. Pioneer Chapel,
1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City,
OR 97814.
To leave an online condo-
lence for Troy’s family, go to
www.grayswestco.com. Go
Seahawks!
son, Clay Crim and his wife,
Theresa; her son-in-law,
Milo Goss, and his wife, Toni.
Grandchildren include MJ
Goss and his wife, Becky,
Tony Charbonnier, Kristin
Charbonnier, Caleb Crim,
Jacob Crim and Lucas Crim.
Great-grandchildren include
Miles Goss, Owen Goss and
Lily Goss.
Ruthie was preceded in
death by her mother and
father; her daughter, Debbie
Goss; her brother, Jim Phelps;
and her sister, Rosie Pedra-
cini.
Memorial contributions
can be made to Shriners Hos-
pitals for Children through
Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer
Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave.,
Baker City, OR 97814.
To leave an online condo-
lence Ruthie’s family, go to
www.grayswestco.com.
and was active in 4-H and
FFA. Bob graduated from
Baker High School in 1981
and immediately entered
the Air Force. He married
Tabatha Dixon in 1985. Their
son Mathew was born in 1986.
The family moved to Greeley,
Colorado, on an Air Force
assignment. Their daughter
Samantha was born in 1993.
Bob retired from the mili-
tary in 2011 as a Master Ser-
geant (E-7) after several years
as security police/security
forces. He returned to Eastern
Oregon after a divorce and
married Kandie Jacobs in
2016. They resided in Stan-
fi eld. Bob enjoyed hunting,
their kettle corn business and
spending time with family and
friends.
Bob is survived by his
wife, Kandie, of Hermiston;
his son, Mathew, of Gree-
ley, Colorado; his daughter,
‘Bob’ Jensen
Samantha (Thomas) Endsley
Ruthie Crim
Formerly of Baker City, 1962-2021
and grandson Daxton Endsley
It is with great sadness
Baker City, 1934-2021
of Wiggins, Colorado; his
that the fam-
Ruthella Sue (Ruthie)
sister, Shirley (David) Baird of
Crim, 87, of Baker City, died ily of Robert
Pendleton; his brother, Keith
“Bob” Jensen
Nov. 14, 2021,
(Janet) Jensen of Baker City;
announces
at Meadow-
his sister, Denice Wilson of
his passing on
brook Place
Pilot Rock; his sister, Rhonda
Oct. 31, 2021,
with her
McNeilus of Dodge Center,
at the age of
family at her
Minnesota; his sister, Pam
58.
side.
Williamson of Rochester, Min-
‘Bob’ Jensen nesota; and numerous nieces
Bob was
Ruthie
born on Nov.
embraced life
and nephews.
Ruthie Crim 6, 1962, in Baker City to Ivan
wholeheart-
He was preceded in death
and Margaret Jensen. He
edly and, in
by his parents, Margaret and
return, was blessed with a life attended school in Baker City Ivan Jensen.
full of love, fun, family, and
friends.
Ruthie and her twin sister,
Rosie, were born on Sept. 10,
1934, in Wenatchee, Washing-
ton. The twins completed the
family of Duke and Gladys
Phelps and brother Jim. She
spent her early years on an
apple orchard in Washing-
ton, then moved to a ranch
Thank you! The many expressions of love and sup-
outside of Baker in the fi fth
port given to us during this time of significant loss
grade, where she nurtured
were an immeasurable comfort! All of the cards,
an enduring love of animals.
flowers, food, phone calls, and memorial contribu-
In 1952 she graduated from
tions were very much appreciated.
Baker High School and won
the crown of Baker County
Rodeo Queen.
The family of Fern Maure Albert
In 1954, Ruthie married
her sweetheart Harvey (Bud)
Crim on his return from the
Navy, and the pair were soon
blessed with three children:
Debbie, Lou Ann and Clay.
Ruthie found great happiness
and meaning in all aspects
of her life: with her family
and home life, with her work
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everywhere along the way,
including her fellow mem-
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FUNERAL PENDING
Don Raupp: Traditional funeral
service will take place Wednesday,
Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Richland
Community Church (formerly Rich-
land Methodist Church). Interment
will follow at Eagle Valley Cemetery.
For those who would like to make a
donation in honor of Don, the family
suggests the Hilary Bonn Benevo-
lent Fund, Heart ’N Home Hospice,
or the charity of your choice through
Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O.
Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online
condolences can be shared at www.
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POLICE LOG
Baker City Police
Arrests, citations
FAILURE TO APPEAR (Union
County warrant): Moriah Lynn
Smith, 30, Baker City, 8:05 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 18 in the 3600 block
of Midway Drive.
SECOND-DEGREE CRIMINAL
MISCHIEF: Randi Maree Smith, 38,
Baker City, 3:47 p.m. Thursday, Nov.
18 in the 3400 block of 15th Street;
cited and released.
FAILURE TO APPEAR (Baker
County Circuit Court warrant):
Brandon Robert Radle, 33, Baker
City, 10:37 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18 in
the 2400 block of 10th Street; cited
and released.
Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce
Arrests, citations
CONTEMPT OF COURT (Baker
County Justice Court warrant):
Joseph Palmer, 41, Huntington,
8:44 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18 in Hun-
tington; cited and released.
Thank You Thank You Thank You
The Leggett and Kolilis Families would like to thank everyone who
was able to attend the benefit dinner and auction held for Anthony on November 11, 2021, at the
North Powder Rural Fire Department. We would like to thank all those that donated their time and/
or financially assisted Anthony and his family during these trying last few months.
We deeply appreciate the several acts of service, the help with the farm work and marketing of
livestock, those who have opened their homes and hearts to Brigham, Annie, Mady, and Bryson, the
medical professionals that have cared for Anthony, and the many people and congregations of mul-
tiple faiths all over the world that have poured their hearts out in prayer. These prayers were heard
by our Heavenly Father and Anthony and his family have experienced countless miracles because of
them.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your love and kindness. May God bless you all for
your tender acts of mercy.