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Eugene H. "Gene" Davis, 63, 22151/2 Third St., a longtime Baker resident, died Saturday, March 1, at his home.

His graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the veterans section of Mount Hope Cemetery. The Rev. Ronald Kratzer of the Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Graveside flag-holding honors will conducted by Baker veterans.

Mr. Davis was born in Missouri and had lived in Baker most of his life. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the famous Merrill's Marauders Voluntary Fighting Unit in Burma.

He had been a member of the Baker Police Department and served as a construction worker. He had been retired in recent years.

Survivors include his wife, Nina, [Yankey] of Baker; two daughters, M'Donna Jablonski of Omaha, Neb., and Mela Dee Hester of Baker; two grandsons, Raimie Hedman of Omaha and Doug Hester of Baker; three brothers, Rola and Archie, both of Elgin, and Wilfred of Walla Walla, Wash.; three sisters, Eunice Wilson and Wynette Ley, both of Portland, and Bette Miller of Baker; several nieces and nephews. It was Mr. Davis' request that no flowers be sent to the service.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Liver Foundation or to the family through the Langrell Mortuary Chapel, 1950 Place St.

Friends may call at the Langrell Mortuary Chapel until noon Wednesday. The casket will not be open at the service.

Died—At Union, Oregon, Wednesday, November 17, 1920, James N. Davis, age 28 years.  The funeral will take place from the Undertaking Parlors, Friday, November 19, at 11 o’clock a.m.  Friends are invited to attend.

James Davis, who sustained a stroke of paralysis at the fish hatchery Monday of this week, was moved to the Vernon Allen residence in North Union Wednesday afternoon, and died that day, after the printing of the first side of this paper in which mention is made on the fourth page of the stroke sustained by Mr. Davis.  The sudden death of this promising young man came as a great shock to many friends and acquaintances in this part of the county.

The funeral took place at 11 a.m. Friday from the undertaking parlors.

James N. Davis was born September 10, 1892, in High Valley, Union county, Oregon, and has lived in this county practically ever since.  He left La Grande for entering the service June 25, 1918, and was in the service eleven months.  He leaves to mourn his loss among his immediate family, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis; three brothers-Amos, William and Lewis; four sisters-Charlotte Wheeler, Mary Allen, Lula Burford and Cora Davis.  James Davis was a young man of exemplary habits and had many friends.

On Saturday last, Josiah Davis, a well known resident of this county, living at High valley, died after a brief illness. On Thursday he was attacked by inflamation of the bowels and despite the attention and medical assistance rendered he grew worse and after a brief struggle with the disease passed away. The funeral took place on Sunday, the remains being followed to the cemetery by a number of the relatives and friends of the bereaved family. A sad incident in connection with the death and burial of Mr. Davis, was the arrival of his brother and nephew from Illinois who reached here just as the body was being consigned to the tomb. They arrived on the westbound train and making inquiries of Mr. Goodbrod at the Centennial hotel concerning Mr. Davis they were horrified to learn that less than half an hour previous all that was mortal of brother and uncle had passed the hotel on the way to the silent tomb. They could hardly believe it possible that the deceased could be the one they sought and it was not until the return of their mourning relatives that they could fully realize that the face and form of Josiah Davis was forever hid under the moldering clods of mother earth.

It was a sad and unexpected termination of their long journey and the anticipations of a happy reunion with those whom they had not seen for many years. Mr. Davis was a man highly esteemed by those who knew him and his sudden death was a severe shock to the community in which he lived. He was about 56 years of age and apparently secure for a much longer lease of life until stricken down by the fatal illness.

Nena Avis Davis a lifetime Baker County resident died Friday, April, 19th at her home in Baker City. She was 69 years old.

It was Mrs. Davis request to have graveside services. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Davis were conducted on Wednesday, April 24th at 10:00 a.m. in the Haines Cemetery in Haines. Interment followed. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Jerry McConnell of the Church of the Nazarene of Baker City. Friends called for visitation on Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the Pioneer Chapel of Gray's West and Co. in Baker City.

Mrs. Davis was born March 16, 1922 in Rock Creek the daughter of John and Hattie Yankey. She spent her childhood and attended schools in Haines. She was a graduate of Haines High School, Class of 1940. On October 17, 1950 she was united in marriage to Gene Davis in Baker City. Mrs. Davis worked as a waitress and bartender. She had worked a number of years at the Baker Hotel. She enjoyed sewing, playing the piano and writing music.

She is survived by her two daughters M. Donna Miller of Prineville, Or., and Mela-Dee Gilbert of Baker City, as well as four grandchildren, Raimie, Tony, Doug and T.J., as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers,. Keith and Jack and two sisters Neva and Mona. Gray's West and Co. Pioneer Chapel of Baker City is in charge of arrangements.

Near Union, February 23d., of Pneumonia. PHOEBE S., daughter of JOSIAH and SARAH DAVIS, aged 10 years, 9 months and 23 days.

Robert V. Davis, son of Josiah and Sarah Davis, was born at Shellyville, Illinois, July 31, 1864, and died in his home at Union, Oregon, February 23rd, 1924, age 59 years, 6 months and 22 days.  The family crossed the plains when Robert was a lad of 13 years and settled in High Valley, where for 44 years he made his home.

October 11th, 1885, he was united in marriage to Miss Viola V. Wilkinson.  To them was born 9 children.  Seven of whom are now living, namely:  Amos Davis, Mrs. Charlotte Wheeler, Mrs. Mary Allen, Mrs. Lulu Burford; Cora, William and Lewis Davis, all of Union, and four grandchildren.

The wife, and mother passed away May 14th, 1923.  Two children also preceded their parents to that land of endless day.  One brother, Josiah Davis, of Greybill, Wyoming and one sister, Mrs. Joan Logsdon, of La Grande, are also survivors.  Mr. Davis was a great sufferer for a number of years.  Three years ago Bright’s Disease took hold of him.  Two weeks ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which terminated in his death.

Two years ago he left the farm in High Valley, and came to Union which has ever since been his home.  Another pioneer has crossed over the great divide.

The funeral was held at the Methodist Church Monday February 25 at 1:30 p.m., services conducted by Rev. C. A. Quinn.  Many old-time friends and neighbors paid their last sad respects to this highly respected and good man.  He was laid to rest in the Union cemetery by the side of his wife who preceded him to the great beyond in May, 1923. n

Died-In Union, Oregon, Monday, May 14, 1923, Mrs. Viola V. Davis, age 56 years, 7 months and 13 days.  The funeral will take place from the M.E. Church, Wednesday, May 16, at 2 p.m.  Friends are invited to attend.

Died in Union Monday May 11, 1923, Mrs. Viola V. Davis, age 56 years, 7 months and 13 days.

Viola V. Wilkinson was the daughter of William and Mary Wilkinson.  She was born in High Valley, October 1st, 1867.  She was married to Robert V. Davis October 11, 1885.  To this union nine children were born.  She is survived by her husband and seven children, two having preceded her to the great beyond.  Those remaining are:  Amos Davis, Mrs. Charlotte Wheeler, Mrs. Mary Allen, Mrs. Lulu Burford, Miss Cora Davis, William and Lewis Davis.  A little grandson left by the daughter who passed on was taken into the family and raised as their own.  Two sisters-Mrs. Kate Bates and Mrs. Bertha Rundell; four brother-W. O. Wilkinson of California; Albert of Union, Thomas and William of Idaho, and other relatives and a host of friends mourn her passing.  She was a faithful, loving and devoted wife and mother.  Her husband has been an invalid for two years and she did everything possible to alleviate his suffering.  She was always cheerful and devoted to him.  She was a good kind neighbor ever ready to help those in trouble or in need and sought opportunities to render service.  Such a person will be sadly missed, but it was God’s will and we humbly say “Thy will be done.”

“How sweet to think that on our eyes-
A lovelier clime shall yet arise,
That we shall wake from sorrow’s dream
Beside a pure and loving stream.”

The funeral was held from the Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 o’clock p.m., Rev. Quinn conducting the services.  The funeral was largely attended and many friends paid their last sad respects to this good woman.  She was laid to rest amid the beautiful flowers in the Union Cemetery.
 
 

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Davis died Thursday night of last week. Burial was in the North Powder city cemetery.

Died at Union, Oregon, Wednesday, February 11, 1925, William J. Davis, age 16 years.

William J. Davis, son of Robert and Viola V. Davis, was born in High Valley, Oregon, March 3, 1909.  He was a Junior in the Union High School.  He was one of the best students in the class, willing at all times to do his share.  He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, having joined that order in July 1924.  On May 14, 1923, his mother died; and on February 23, 1924, the father was called home, making three of this family that passed to the great beyond in about twenty months.  Since the death of his father, he has made his home with his sister Mrs. Roy Wheeler, who lives near Union.  He is survived by four sisters and two brothers—Mrs. Charlotte Wheeler, Mrs. Lulu Burford, Mrs. Mary Allen, Mrs. Cora Church; Amos and Lewis Davis, all of Union.  Besides his parents, one sister, Mrs. Ida Burford, and one brother, James Davis, preceded him to the great unknown.

The funeral was held from the Methodist Church in Union, Friday, February 13, at 2 o’clock p.m.  Reading of scripture and prayer by Rev. Quinn; Sacred solo, Helene Stearns; Eulogy, Prof. Conklin; solo, “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” Tony Smith; Sacred songs by Choir; Sermon by Rev. Quinn.  A large crowd was in attendance.  All the faculty and the students of the High School, and the Woodmen of the World, attended in body.  High School students who were Woodmen were pall bearers and many friends and neighbors paid their last respects to this highly respected and beloved young man.  Interment in the Union cemetery.

We sincerely thank our many friends and neighbors, and all, for the many acts of kindness and sympathy extended during the sickness and death of our beloved brother.  Also for the many beautiful floral offerings—Mr. and Mrs. Amos Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Burford, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Church, Lewis Davis.

The entire student body was dismissed Friday afternoon and nearly all of the students attended the funeral of William Davis.  Supt. Roy Conklin was one of the speakers at the service.