Steven R. Weeks Obituary January 24, 2018January 24, 20180 Steven R. Weeks, a much-loved brother, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully in his sleep Jan. 11 in a care facility in Boise, Idaho. He led a very blessed life and touched many lives with his gentle soul and easy-going, day-to-day lifestyle. This is not saying he did not get into
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.
ODOT takes first in Light Parade Community News December 20, 2017December 20, 20170 On Saturday, Dec. 9, the city of Burns and Harney County Chamber of Commerce held the annual Christmas Jamboree. The day was filled with a lot of activities from face painting, to crafts, to coloring, to cookie decorating, to an ugly sweater contest. To wrap up the day, Umpqua Bank
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