Memorial service — Melvin L. Pedersen Obituary January 17, 2018January 17, 20180 Melvin L. Pedersen, 86, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, at his home due to a house fire. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Harney County Church of the Nazarene. Contributions in Mel’s memory may be made to the Burns Fire Department.
Death notice — Steven R. Weeks Obituary January 17, 2018January 17, 20180 Steven R. Weeks, 68, a resident of Burns, passed away Jan. 11, in Boise, Idaho. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City, Idaho.
Beryl “Gramie” Miller 1927-2017 Obituary January 10, 2018January 11, 20180 Beryl Miller, a longtime former resident of Burns, passed away Dec. 7 in Tualatin, surrounded by her loving family. She was just a month shy of her 91st birthday. Beryl’s energetic and caring personality enhanced the lives of family, friends, and everyone she met. Born Jan. 6, 1927, in Grand View,
John Thomas Nelson 1955-2017 Obituary January 10, 2018January 11, 20180 John Thomas Nelson (known as Thom or Tom) passed away unexpectedly Dec. 30 in Blue River. He died of natural causes. He was born Feb. 22, 1955, to John and Phyllis Nelson in Cooperstown, N.D., the fourth of seven children. The family farmed in North Dakota until 1961, when they sold
Lauren Harrison Jordan 1928 – 2017 Obituary January 10, 2018January 11, 20180 Lauren Harrison Jordan, 88, passed away from complications of COPD and Parkinson’s disease March 14, 2017, at his home in Pilot Rock. Lauren loved life and fought hard to stay in it. He loved his family and will be greatly missed by them. Lauren was born Aug. 31, 1928, in Portland
Paula J. McCallum 1929-2017 Obituary January 10, 2018January 11, 20180 Paula J. “Keata” McCallum, 88, passed away Dec. 31 in Boise, Idaho. She was born Feb. 20, 1929, in Klamath Falls to James and Ursula Brophy. Her family moved to Hines when she was just an infant, and she spent her entire life in the Burns and Hines area. In
Death notice — James B. Appling Obituary January 10, 2018January 11, 20180 James B. Appling, 78, passed away Jan. 3 at his home. An obituary will follow at a later date.
Raymond “Ray” Petersen 1928-2017 Obituary December 20, 2017December 21, 20170 Raymond “Ray” Petersen, 89, passed away Dec. 15, surrounded by loved ones. Ray was born Feb. 4, 1928, in South Dakota. He was the only child of Raymond and Doris Petersen. He moved to Harney County at the age of 3 and graduated from Burns Union High School in 1946. Ray
Gordon Dow Wilson 1928-2017 Obituary December 13, 2017December 14, 20170 Gordon Dow Wilson passed away Nov. 21. He was a cherished and respected gentleman. Gordon was born April 24, 1928, in Woodburn to L. Dow Wilson and Gladys Wilson. He graduated from Grant Union High School in John Day, and the University of Oregon. He married Joyce Dies Aug. 19,
Dwight Kimsey Mims 1936-2017 Obituary December 13, 2017December 14, 20171 Dwight Kimsey Mims, 81, passed away Nov. 21, at a hospital in Meridian, Idaho. Dwight was born Oct. 21, 1936, in Ted, Smith County, Miss., to Roy Otis Mims Sr. and Lena Susie (Chisholm) Mims. Dwight’s middle name came from a Mr. Kimsey who was a close friend and neighbor