Desert Historical Theatre to screen ‘Dryland’ Community News January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 Film explores farming challenges Since its premiere at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival two years ago, Dryland has been shown at almost 60 different venues around the country. The film, created by Sue Arbuthnot and Richard Wilhelm, took top honors at both the Ellensburg Film Festival and the Eugene International Film
Hattie Opel Anderson 1921-2015 Obituary January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 It is with great sadness that her family announces the passing of Hattie Opel Anderson. Hattie was born in Portland, Oregon to Frank and Pearl (Dornsife) Warren on August 24, 1921. She was the 4th child of 9 children. Growing up in the 1920’s and “dirty 30’s” helped shape Hattie into the
James Edwin Eshelby 1941-2016 Obituary January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 James Edwin Eshelby, 74, passed away Jan. 13 at a care facility home in Boise, Idaho. James was born June 26, 1941, in Boise to James Wesley Eshelby and Mildred Doss Eshelby. He was the older brother of Judy Eshelby Anderson and Mary Jo Eshelby. Jim, as James would later be called,
Wheeler “Tex” Dawson 1925-2016 Obituary January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 Wheeler “Tex” Dawson, 91, passed away Jan. 16 at his home. Wheeler was born in Waco, Texas, on Sept. 29, 1925, to Wilbur and Elsie Pear Dawson. He was the last child born of seven children. He had three brothers and three sisters. Wheeler joined the Navy when he was 17
Funeral service — Lawrence “Larry” Shelton Obituary January 27, 2016January 27, 20160 Lawrence “Larry” Shelton, 92, passed away Jan. 23 at his home in Burns. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of
Ronald James Moss 1932-2016 Obituary January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 Ronald James Moss, 83, passed away Jan. 12 in Bryant, Ark., as a result of congestive heart failure. He passed away peacefully while being comforted by his daughter, Shandel Carter. Ron was born Nov. 29, 1932, in New Plymouth, Idaho, to James and Marie (Stirm) Moss, the 12th of 13 children. Ron
Pam Davis Dean Campbell 1960-2015 Obituary January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 Pam Davis Dean Campbell, 55, passed away Dec. 28 at her home in Powell Butte, with her husband, Brad, and children, Morgan and Dylan, by her side. Pam was born May 26, 1960, in Burns to William Gale and Belva Davis. She attended Burns Union High School and graduated in 1978.
Bill Englestadter Obituary January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 Bill Englestadter passed away in November 2015 at his home in Idaho. Bill was born in Yakima, Wash., to William and Carmen Young. Bill’s favorite memories growing up were spent with grandparents and family trips to Priest Lake in Idaho. His big adventure was going to Alaska, learning to trap, and working
Death notice — James Eshelby Obituary January 20, 2016January 20, 20160 James Eshelby, 74, passed away Jan. 13 at a care facility home in Boise, Idaho. A funeral service was held Jan. 18 at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church. Contributions in his memory may be made to Harney County Hospice, and mailed to LaFollette’s Chapel, P.O. Box 488, Burns, OR 97720. You
Madelyn G. Henderson 1927-2016 Obituary January 13, 2016January 13, 20160 Madelyn G. Henderson, 88, of Burns, passed away Jan. 1 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. Madelyn was born to Asa Chester Goddard and Daisy Rice Goddard in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 23, 1927. Her father and her brother, Thomas Goddard, had a great love of music and performance. Madelyn