Olga Marie Rollins, 91, of La Grande, died March 4 at a local care home. A private family memorial service was held March 7 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Loveland Funeral Chapel.

Olga was born July 3, 1915, to Edwin M. and Hannah Mabel (Miltzpaw) Jensen. She married Don Palmer Rollins Sept. 19, 1934, and they had eight children. They moved to Cove in 1949 and to La Grande in 1959.

Olga enjoyed reading, quilting and fixing dolls and making doll clothes for needy children.

Survivors include her children, Avlys Burton, Kaethe Fry and Ora Rollins, all of La Grande, Marian Millman of Salt Lake City, Utah, Gladys Ferguson of Dayton, Tenn., John Martin of Enterprise and Verla Collett of College Place, Wash.; sister, Thelma Busby of Portland; and 27 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; eldest son, Floyd Rollins of Tacoma, Wash.; and brother, Clarence Jensen of Cherryville.

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H. Clayton Fox, 90, died March 31 at his home in La Grande. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in La Grande. Private burial will be at the Summerville Cemetery. Viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande.

Mr. Fox was born Dec. 18, 1916, to Clay and Lelah (Day) Fox in Imbler.

After graduating from high school he attended what is now known as Oregon State University. During his senior year his father became ill and he had to forgo his education to help take care of his parents and sister. He eventually went back and received a degree in agriculture in 1983 at the age of 67.

In 1936 he won the National 4-H Championship for his all-around contributions to 4-H. In 1960 he was a national advocate for the Fescue Growers. For more than 50 years his primary contribution to the community was his involvement with the

4-H program. He sponsored the Oregon dinner at the National 4-H Convention for many years and provided hundreds of scholarships to 4-H and FFA students who went on to college in the field of agriculture.

Mr. Fox was also active on the Extension Service Advisory Board, the Imbler City Council, the Jackman Foundation, the South 40 Club, the Wheat League, the Cattleman’s Association and the Farm Bureau and Grange. He was the Grand Marshal for the Union County Fair in 1987 and was interviewed and appeared on television for Modern Maturity magazine.

He also contributed time and financial support to many organizations, including the NE Oregon Heritage Foundation, the Union County Museum, Fort Walla Walla, the restoration of the Imbler Methodist Church building and the restoration of Hot Lake Springs.

On April 25, 1987, he married Loree Buckingham in Salem. They traveled together throughout the United States and to the four corners of the earth.

Survivors include his wife, Loree Fox of La Grande; stepchildren, Carol Bierly-Bond of Long Beach, Ken Bierly of Salem, Anita Lee of Salem and Rufus Bierly of Portland; and several stepgrandchildren, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Fox, and stepson, Art Bierly.

Memorials may be made to the 4-H Leaders Association Foundation in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande 97850.

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Donald W. Gibbs, 77, of Redmond and formerly of La Grande, died March 12 of Parkinson’s disease. A private family memorial service took place March 17. Redmond Memorial Chapel handled the arrangements.

Mr. Gibbs was born Sept. 13, 1929, to Hallie and Mary (Kane) Gibbs in Spokane, Wash. He began working as a baker at the age of 15 and continued in that profession most of his life.

On April 1, 1950, he married Carolyn Killingbeck in La Grande, where they lived before moving to Redmond. He owned Gibbs Bakery in downtown Redmond for 43 years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bird watching. A dedicated father and husband, he loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Gibbs of Redmond; children, John Gibbs of Portland, and Terry Gibbs, Vance Gibbs and Linda Scott, all of Redmond; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to HospiceCenter Bend La Pine, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend 97701.

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Pearl Louise Trump, 87, of La Grande and formerly of Elgin, died March 31 at a local care home. A funeral service is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday at the Elgin Seventh-day Adventist Church, followed by burial at the Elgin Cemetery. Viewing will be available from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande.

Pearl was born March 25, 1920, to Allie Mable (Norton) and Herbert Jack Fisher in Wallowa. She followed two sets of twin girls. She grew up in southeastern Washington and attended high school in Creston, Wash.

On Sept. 12, 1938, she married Ray William Trump in a double ceremony with her sister Eveline and Ray’s brother Ermal in College Place, Wash. They had been married 67 years at the time of his death in March 2006.

Pearl and Ray’s early life took them to Pondosa, where Ray worked in the woods. They moved to Elgin in the 1940s and to their home on North 10th in 195l. She was a volunteer "Sky Watch" member and spent many hours in the field watching for any war planes that might invade the United States.

Pearl was one of the first members of the Elgin Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was the president of Dorcas, an active ladies’ organization for many years. She attended weekly even after moving to La Grande with the assistance of her son Robert.

Pearl was a longtime bookkeeper for the Union County Grain Growers. She also worked as a waitress and a farm girl. She built up a booming Shaklee business and won an all-expense paid trip to San Francisco. Later she was the full-time caregiver for her husband.

She loved to watch her children and grandchildren open presents on Christmas morning.

Pearl loved animals. She had many little dogs. She had a horse named "Blackie" that she rode every elk hunting season for many years. She enjoyed reading her Bible, working in her garden, sunbathing and ordering "treasures" from various catalogs.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Dennis Trump of Tucson, Ariz., Robert and Mary Trump of Elgin, Terral and Jack Schut of

La Grande and Tamara Robinson-O’Leary of Warrenton; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; siblings, Della Divers, Dilla Stephens, Eveline Suslick, Pauline Gossage and Jim Hall; and daughter-in-law, Sue Trump.

Memorials may be made to the Elgin Seventh-day Adventist Church fund for underground sprinklers in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande 97850.

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Doris May Lilly, 89, died April 2 at her home in Summerville. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11206 McAlister, in Island City. Dedication of the grave and burial will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Viewing will be available from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley and from 9 to 10 a.m. before the service Friday at the Island City LDS Church.

Mrs. Lilly was born March 22, 1918, to Charles Oliver and Adelia E. (Rogers) Sanderson in Cambridge, Idaho. As a child her family lived in various places around the Northwest.

On Sept. 17, 1935, she married Albert W. Lilly in La Grande. When she was first married, she cooked for the Roy Shaffer Dude Ranch out of Lostine and filled in as a cook at Hot Lake.

In 1965 the Lillys moved to Forest Grove and then returned to La Grande in 1971. She moved to Summerville four years ago.

Mrs. Lilly was very active in the LDS Church and held many positions throughout the years, including Relief Society President and Compassionate Services Officer. She was also a member of the Women’s Benefit Association. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, quilting, gardening and canning. Her specialty was making candy at Christmastine. She also enjoyed time spent outdoors, including hunting and fishing.

At the age of 70 she began painting and several of her paintings were displayed at the Elks Hospital in Boise as well as in the church. A loving, kind woman with a great sense of humor, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing games with with them and her friends.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Janice and Jerry Hudson of Summerville, Sharon and Ernie LaMiller of Auburn, Wyo., and Rein and Paul Bailey of Boise; siblings and their spouses, Clinton Sanderson of Bellingham, Wash., Marion Hilary of Salem and Janet and Steve Everitt of Nampa, Idaho; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; son, Norman Lilly; twin sister, Lois Hicks; and brothers, Donald Sanderson and Delbert "Bud" Sanderson.

Memorials may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh Street, La Grande 97850.

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Lyle Gayle Sanderson, 91, of La Grande, died April 3 at a local care home after an extended illness. At his request there will be no public services. A private celebration of his life is planned for a later date at the Summerville Cemetery.

Known as Sandy, he was born July 26, 1915, to Sylvia A. (Neiderer) and David L. Sanderson at Sanderson Springs near Summerville. Sandy did not know a stranger. He had a quick smile and greetings for everyone he met.

He is survived by his companion of 16 years, Elma Sherwood of La Grande, and other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Portland or a charity of choice in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande 97850.

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Sharron Skaggs Waymire, 60, of Granger, Wash., and formerly of La Grande, died April 1 at her home after a long battle with cancer. A funeral service is planned for 1 p.m. Friday at the Smith Funeral Home in Sunnyside, Wash., with burial to follow at the Zillah Cemetery.

Mrs. Waymire was born Nov. 26, 1946, to Everett and Wilma Skaggs in La Grande. She graduated from Gem State Academy in 1965 and earned a teaching certificate from Walla Walla College in 1971.

On Nov. 2, 1975, she married Larry David Waymire in Granger, where the couple made their home. Sharron taught school full-time then continued as a substitute teacher while her children were in school. She was also the bookkeeper for the family business, Waymire Mechanical.

Sharron enjoyed playing the piano, gardening, working in her yard, going to the mountains and the ocean, visiting lighthouses, reading and writing. She cherished time with her family. The pianist for the Granger Seventh-day Adventist Church for several years, Sharron was also involved in many of the church’s activities.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Waymire of Granger; children, Angela Waymire, Andrew Waymire and Michael Waymire, all of Granger; brothers and their wives, Don and Charlotte Skaggs of La Grande and Ken and Margaret Skaggs of Delta, Utah. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arlie Skaggs.

Memorials may be made to the ADRA or the Wellness House, 210 S. 11th Ave., Yakima, Wash. 98902.

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Donald K. DePue, 85, formerly of La Grande, died April 3 at the Good Samaritan Center Nursing Home in Hermiston.

Disposition was by cremation. Inurnment of remains will be at the Union Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.

Known as Don, he was born Feb. 23, 1922, to William Robert and Ina Grace (Harding) DePue in Hartington, Neb.

Don joined the Army during World War II and served in the European Theater. After the war, he moved with his brother to La Grande, where he worked at Safeway as a meat cutter.

On Sept. 25, 1951, he married Venita LaRose Cross in La Grande. They moved to Hermiston in 1959, where he worked at Safeway and then at Stewart’s Market until he retired in 1985.

Don was a member of the Oregon Retail Butchers Union Local 555. He enjoyed woodworking and built his family’s home in Hermiston. He volunteered for many years for the Boys Scouts of America and the Campfire Girls.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Venita DePue of Hermiston; daughters, Cherie Marston of Kennewick, Wash., Kenda Christian of Pasco, Wash., and Kaye Magula of Benton City, Wash.; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Bob DePue, Lucille Klanderud and Betty Lou DePue.

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Lois E. Mitchell, 80, of Redmond and formerly of La Grande, died April 1. A celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, La Grande. Committal and burial will follow at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City.

She was born April 21, 1926, to Harold B. and Nancy B. (Luster) Doherty in Baker City. In September 1946 she married Earl "Bob" Mitchell in Baker.

Mrs. Mitchell spent her entire working years in banking, including more than 30 years at First Interstate Bank in La Grande, retiring in 1991.

She was active in the Soroptimists, the Emblem Club #840, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Ladies of the Elks and the La Grande Country Club. She enjoyed playing bridge and gardening.

Before moving to Redmond a year and a half ago to be near family, Mrs. Mitchell lived in La Grande for more than 50 years.

Survivors include her children, Bob Mitchell of Eatonville, Wash., and Janis Montreuil of Redmond; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, a brother and a sister.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande 97850.

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Oscar Wilson Stonebrook, 88, of Joseph, died April 1. A military graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Joseph Cemetery, followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at the Enterprise Baptist Church. A luncheon will be served after the service. All are welcome.

Mr. Stonebrook was born March 9, 1919, to Oscar and Beatrice Stonebrook in Loraine, Ohio. He married Emma Tapper in 1942.

He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He survived Iwo Jima and was honorably discharged in 1946.

The Stonebrooks moved to Oregon in the 1970s, settling in Joseph in 1974.

He was a community man, a member of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Posse before becoming a member of the Wallowa County Sheriff’s Posse. He was also a member of the Masons, Eastern Star, VFW, Grange, labor union and the Joseph and Enterprise Baptist churches.

Mr. Stonebrook owned a construction company in Vermillion, Ohio, and enjoyed carpentry. He was an avid horseman and raised Appaloosas for years. He

always enjoyed going on cattle drives and roundups with local ranchers.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Sharron and Gene Yates of Enterprise; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Harriet Stonebrook; and grandson, Timothy Eugene Harding.

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James Holt, 58, of La Grande, died April 5 after a short battle with cancer. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at The Place, 62846 Philynda Loop, near Buchanan and McAlister. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Chapel of the Valley.

Known as Jess, he was born Aug. 20, 1948, to Janice and Russell Holt in Pocatello, Idaho. He grew up in Boise, graduating from Borah High School in 1966, and served in the Air Force from 1968 to 1972.

In 1978 he earned a degree in civil engineering from the University of Idaho and went to La Grande as an engineer. He later became a senior engineer, project manager and shareholder in the company.

Jess married his wife, Jody, in 1981.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, drag racing, driving his little red sports car and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Jody; children and their spouses, Sandra and Shane Patterson of Union, Shayne and Mari Holt of St. John, Wash., Kelly Bohnenkamp of Greeley, Colo., and Aubree and Kenny Wright of Scottsdale, Ariz.; siblings, John Holt of Terrebonne, David Maria of Boise and Lee Woods of Boise; and four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Blue Mountain Humane Association or the Grande Ronde Hospital Hospice.

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Charles Grier Johnson Jr., 63, of Baker City, died March 25 at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland. A celebration of life and memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. April 16 at the Nazarene Church in Baker City. A reception will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Gray’s West & Company of Baker City.

Known as Charlie, he was born Nov. 16, 1943, to Charles Grier and Elizabeth (Kirby) Johnson in southern New Jersey. He was raised in Mullica Hill, N.J., with his two brothers.

When he was 16, Charlie read the book "Of Men and Mountains," written by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, which motivated him to move West.

After graduating from Glassboro High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in forest resource management from the University of Idaho in Moscow in 1967 then joined the Peace Corps and served in Chile. While in Chile, he met and wed Angelica Gonzalez Sotomayor.

The couple moved back to the States, and Charlie enrolled again at the U of I, where he earned a master’s degree in forest ecology in 1972. He later went on to pursue a Ph.D. in rangeland ecology at Oregon State University in Corvallis, graduating in 1982.

After career stops with the U.S. Forest Service in John Day and Enterprise, in 1979 the Johnsons and their two daughters settled in Baker City, where Charlie became the U.S. Forest Service’s first area plant ecologist for the Wallowa-Whitman Umatilla and Malheur National Forests.

A pioneer in his field, Charlie was well-known and respected for his passion, accuracy and strong belief in his work. He authored several books ranging in subject from plant ecology to plant identification.

In 1995, he was entered into Glassboro High School’s "Hall of Distinguished Alumni." In 2002, the University of Idaho awarded him with its most prestigious alumni achievement award"The Silver and Gold Award." The University’s College of Natural Resources also entered him into its "Hall of Distinguished Alumni."

Soon thereafter, Charlie went on to become a board member of the UI’s College of Natural Resources. After retiring in 2004 from the Forest Service, he gave lectures and taught fire ecology classes at the U of I.

In the fall of 2006, Charlie donated much of his life’s work to Eastern Oregon University. Because of his efforts, decades of ecological research will be preserved for study in a portion of the university’s library.

While his career meant a great deal to him, Charlie’s greatest work was his family. His promotion of their accomplishments and character was unending.

Food was a big part of Charlie’s life. He was always seeking out the best restaurants. He acknowledged everyone who crossed his path with a warm "hello," his infamous tilted grin and quite often a witty comment. An avid golfer, he cherished the relationships he’d built on the greens. His favorite four-legged friend was his dog, Pepito.

Survivors include his wife, Angelica G. Johnson of Baker City; daughters and their spouses, Audrey and Santiago Crespo of Portland and Melica Johnson of Salem; father, Charles Grier Johnson Sr. of Woodstown, N.J.; brothers and their spouses, Glenn and Yvonne Johnson of Mantua, N.J., and Gary and Janie Johnson of Woodstown; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Memorials may be made to the University of Idaho Foundation, Charles G. Johnson Jr. Memorial Fund, Gift Administration Office, P.O. Box 443147, Moscow, Idaho 83844-3147.