All Obituaries

William J. Wendt “Bill”, 95, of Baker City, Oregon passed away at his residence on September 15, 2018.  An Inurnment with military honors will take place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at 10:00 AM at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City, Oregon.   Bill was born on September 5, 1923, in Baker, Oregon to Margaret (Romig) and William Wendt.  He graduated from Baker High School and following school he joined the United States Army and served on active duty for...

Alberta June Gaub, 90, of Baker City died Monday, August 20, 2018 at Meadowbrook Place in Baker City.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, August 27, 2018 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City with Pastor Garth Johnson of the Agape Christian Center officiating. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for a reception at Coles Tribute Center. Alberta June (Sipp) Gaub was born on January 10, 1928 in Baker, Oregon to Albert and Bessie (Boyer)...

Peter L. Sortore, age 71, passed away on August 10, 2018 at his residence in Baker City. Arrangements have been entrusted to Coles Tribute Center.

Gordon Eugene Bloom, age 79, passed away on August 9, 2018 at his residence in Baker City.  Gordon was born on October 11, 1938 in Baker, Oregon to C.H. (Red) and Maude Bloom. He attended Baker High School and graduated in 1956. On April 11, 1959, Gordon married Virginia Langley in Baker, Oregon and together they had two children, a son Gene and a daughter Gere. Gordon and Virginia were married for 59 years. In the years with his wife and children, he coached little league teams. When...

Ruby Jewel Stoaks, 74, a long-time resident of Baker City, OR died July 31, 2018, at her home with her husband, Edward, at her side. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St., Baker City, Oregon.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018, at 2:00 PM at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1250 Hughes Lane, Baker City, Oregon with Pastor Troy Teeter Officiating the service. Ruby will be...

Janet Elaine Shepardson, 83, of Baker City, Oregon passed away at her residence in Settler's Park Assisted Living Community on July 28, 2018.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 10th, 2018 at Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place Street, in Baker City, with Reverend Don Hanna officiating.  Friends are invited to join the family for a reception at the Baker United Methodist Church, 1919 2nd Street, Baker City immediately following the funeral...

Beverly Anne Staten, 86, a lifelong resident of Baker City, passed away July 28, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. She will be greatly missed. Her lessons and guidance will remain with those she loved and those who loved her. Recitation of the rosary and vigil service will be at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 3rd at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, 2235 First Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 4th at the Cathedral. Father Suresh Kumar...

Douglas Lee Smurthwaite, 87, of Baker City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 beginning at 2:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Following the funeral service, a procession will lead family and friends to Mt. Hope Cemetery for Air Force Honors and the vault interment.  A reception will be held back at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Multi-Purpose Room...

Tina Brasel, 55, of Baker City, Oregon passed away at her residence on July 9, 2018 surrounded by family.  A visitation will be held at Coles Tribute Center on Thursday, July 12, 2018, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and a Celebration of Life will be held at the Harvest Church in Baker City, Oregon on July 21, 2018, beginning at 3:00 PM. Pastor Brad Phillips, a longtime friend of Tina’s, will officiate.  A reception will immediately follow the service at the church. Tina was born on...

Sybil Friedman, age 91, of Baker City, Oregon passed away on June 17, 2018 at her residence in Ashley Manor. Arrangements have been entrusted to Coles Tribute Center.