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     William L. "Bill" Bailey was buried at Joseph Cemetery, Joseph, Wallowa Co., Oregon.² He was born on August 10, 1916 at John Day, Grant Co., Oregon.^2,3 He married Cecil Mae McKern, daughter of Harry Luke McKern and Mary Myrtle Bonham, in 1939 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^1,2,3,4 William L. "Bill" Bailey died on September 2, 2017 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon, at age 101.^2,3 He William Bailey died peacefully Sept. 2, 2017, at Angeline Senior Living in La Grade, surrounded by his family. He had recently celebrated his 101st birthday Aug. 10 eating chocolate cake and enjoying his family. Bill was born Aug. 10, 1916, in John Day, Ore., to Harry and Mayme (Yokom) Bailey. he grew up on a ranch near Mt. Vernon, Ore. He had a sister, Lola, or John Day, with whom he had a close relationship. He married Cecil Mae (Cec) McKern in Lewiston, Idaho, in 1939. They moved to Golden, Idaho where he worked in a railroad shop. When World War II began, he thought he would be called up, so he wanted to move Cec closer to home. They move to Hines, Ore., where he worked in a sawmill. Next they moved to Seneca, Ore., and he and brother-in-law Ernie Coots hauled Logs for Hines Lumber Co. Later, Ernie started a logging company, and Bill went to work for him hauling logs around Roseburg and Lakeview. Around 1947, Bill, Cec, Ernie, Dorothy and Lana Coots moved to Joseph where Bill continued to log for Ernie. Around 1953 Ernie bought a ranch at Imnaha. When he passed away in 1965, Bill ran the ranch for Dorothy until it was sold in 1996. Bill and Cec lost two sons at birth, but their niece, Lana, was like their own child. They were married 62 years when Cec passed away in 2001. Bill was a member of the Elks and Masonic lodges, a Shriner and member of Oregon Cattlemen's Association. He was honored as cattleman of the year in 1973. He also loved to hunt and fish and probably got more than his limit on most occasions. He liked vacationing, picnicking and mushrooming with his family. He loved gardening and had a wonderful raspberry patch and grew cherries. Bill is survived by his niece, Lana (J.R.) of enterprise; another niece, Connie (Bruce) of Albany, Ore; a nephew Jeff (Kelly) of Albany; great nieces, Andrea (Tony) and Amy of Enterprise; Great nieces and nephews, Julie, Dennis and Kevin of California and numerous others. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, sister Lola and nephew Merlyn Black. Services will be held 11 a.m. Sept. 19 at Joseph Methodist Church. A luncheon will follow at the church. Bollman Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. on September 12, 2017.³

     His Social Security Number was 540-12-9272.² George Henry Hardisty was born on February 18, 1916 at Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.² He married Dollie Lee McKern, daughter of Harry Luke McKern and Mary Myrtle Bonham, on September 19, 1944 at John Day, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ George Henry Hardisty died on October 16, 1988 at age 72.²

     James George Justice was buried at Enterprise Cemetery, Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.² He was born on December 4, 1917 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.^4,2,3 He married Dorothy Myrtle McKern, daughter of Harry Luke McKern and Mary Myrtle Bonham, on November 23, 1968 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.^1,5,3 James George Justice died on July 23, 2012 at Joseph, Wallowa Co., Oregon, at age 94.^4,2,3 He James "George" Justice passed away at Alpine House in Joseph on Monday, July 23, 2012. George was born on December 4, 1917 12 miles north of Enterprise in Leap country to James and Amanda Justice. They moved to Enterprise in 1922. He attended the Enterprise school, graduating in 1936. He served as president of IGA Chapter, student body president, and state FFA president. He played basketball, football and baseball. He attended Oregon State in 1937-38. After college, he married Pearl Weathers Haggerty in 1939. Son Gerome "Jerry" was born in 1940. That same year, he went to work for the county road department, starting as a truck driver, bridge crew helper and ditch digger. He then advanced to shop mechanic and up to shop foreman. In 1944, he entered the army. He was a Sgt. Tec. 4, 6th Combat Battalion. He took basic training at Camp Roberts, Calif. and motor school also. He later went to Fort Benning, Georgia for advanced motor school. He also served in the Philippine Islands and South Korea. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medal, Victory Medal, and Army of Occupation Papan medal. He was discharged in 1946. When returning home, George worked for the county road department until July of 1950, the last 2 years as county Road Master. Then he bought the Western Gamble Store (later Western Auto) with partner Ray Johnson. He and Pearl bought Ray out in 1953. Pearl contracted cancer in 1964 and passed away in 1967. Son, Jerry passed away in 2000. In November of 1968, he married Dorothy Coots. During their time together, he worked a few years as the Wallowa County Appraiser, later retiring. Dorothy passed away in 1993. George liked to golf, hunt, fish, go mushrooming and dancing with Dorothy. He also served on the Enterprise City Council, Exalted Ruler of Enterprise Elks Lodge, District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Life Member B.P.O.E. #1829, AF-AM life member, VFW Post #4307 life member. In later years, he had Beverly Homan as his companion and enjoyed many happy times with her and her family. After Bev passed away, her family remained very close to George. He lived at Alpine House the last 4-1/2 years and loved the staff there and remarked many times how good they were to him. George's daughter Lana and family all agree that he was one of a kind; the kindest, most loving, funny, generous, knowledgeable and positive person they ever knew and an awesome historian. Like one friend said, they broke the mold when they made George. He was our Georgie Porgie and Laurie and Linda Bollman's. You will be loved and missed until we meet again, Poppa George. Survivors include his daughter, Lana and husband J.R. Arnold, granddaughters Andrea Nice and Amy Ogden and husband Sherman, Tara Justice and husband Rick, brother-in-law, Bill Bailey, and sister-in-law Harryette Anderson and husband Erle, and 5 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson, plus numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests donations to Wallowa County Home Health, the American Cancer Society or charity of choice. on August 1, 2012.³

     Ernest Lorne Coots was buried at Enterprise Cemetery, Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.² He was born on November 8, 1915 at Washington Co., Indiana.^2,4 He married Dorothy Myrtle McKern, daughter of Harry Luke McKern and Mary Myrtle Bonham, on September 19, 1942 at Burns, Harney Co., Oregon.¹ Ernest Lorne Coots died on February 24, 1965 at King Co., Washington, at age 49.^2,3

     Tom Rawson Hillbourn and Mabel May McKern were divorced.¹ Tom Rawson Hillbourn was born circa 1883.¹ He married Mabel May McKern, daughter of Luke David McKern and Leora Eva Stone, on March 24, 1919 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.¹

     His Social Security Number was 518-34-0638.² Claire Green Norris married Verda Leora McKern, daughter of Luke David McKern and Leora Eva Stone.¹ Claire Green Norris was born on June 4, 1885 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^2,3,4 He died on March 5, 1962 at Marion Co., Oregon, at age 76.¹

     Carl Augustus Timms and Verda Leora McKern were divorced.⁵ His Social Security Number was 540-03-7087.⁶ Carl Augustus Timms was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Baker City, Baker Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on February 15, 1900 at Oregon.^2,6 He married Verda Leora McKern, daughter of Luke David McKern and Leora Eva Stone, on September 30, 1920 at Grant Co., Oregon.¹ Carl Augustus Timms died on February 28, 1971 at Baker Co., Oregon, at age 71.^6,3

     Allen Porter "Jinks" Tanler was buried at Redmond Memorial Cemetery, Redmond, Deschutes Co., Oregon.³ His Social Security Number was 541-34-8411.⁴ He was born on August 14, 1924 at Long Creek, Grant Co., Oregon.^5,4,2,3 He married Carol Laveda Timms, daughter of Carl Augustus Timms and Verda Leora McKern, on October 14, 1946 at Stephenson, Marinette Co., Wisconsin.² Allen Porter "Jinks" Tanler died on May 23, 1974 at Grant Co., Oregon, at age 49.^4,1,2,3 He Allen Porter "Jinks" Tanler was born Aug. 14, 1924, in Long Creek and attended school in Long Creek and Mt. Vernon. He served two years in the United States Navy during World War II. Upon his return, he lived on the family ranch near Mt. Vernon and attended an auctioneer's school in Indiana. Mr. Tanler became a charter member of the John Day Elks on Sept. 9, 1950. In 1957 he moved to Redmond where he worked as an auctioneer for the Redmond Auction Yard. He eventually purchased the yard in partnership with Ross Every and became a well-known auctioneer and cattle buyer. He auctioneered many of the Grantski auctions held annually in John Day. Mr. Tanler died of a heart attack on May 23, 1974. Survivors include his widow, the former Carol Timms, who became his wife Oct. 14, 1946, in Stevenson, Wis. on June 25, 2003.²

     Frances M. Koda was buried at Dry Creek Cemetery, 9600 Hill Road, Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^2,1 She was born on December 21, 1923 at Pennsylvania.² As of October 23, 1976,her married name was Leedy.³ She married Keith McKern Leedy, son of Harry Stillman Leedy and Veda Livonia McKern, on October 23, 1976 at Winnemucca, Humboldt Co., Nevada.^3,1 Frances M. Koda died on June 5, 2017 at Idaho at age 93.² She Frances Odlivak of Caldwell, Idaho was born to Polish immigrants Louise and Ben Koda and was raised in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania with her siblings. She moved to the west coast and married Keith Leedy. They relocated to the Payette/Caldwell area where they operated Leedy's Cafe, a family owned restaurant. Together they had three children: son Keith Leedy (children: Kelley Branstetter and Alana Barclay), daughter Nachele Farden (children: Greg Farden, Jeff Farden and Jolene Gallegos) and daughter Karen Yates (children: Leslie Doerr, Kari Swanson and Leah Barkes). After her husband Keith passed, Frances later married Joe Odlivak. Frances passed away on June 5, 2017 and is now reunited with her son Keith and granddaughter Leah. She will be remembered at a graveside service for family and friends at Dry Creek Cemetery in Boise, Idaho at 11:00 a.m. on June 13, 2017. on June 11, 2017.¹

     LeRoy Denver Leedy was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ He died on January 16, 1922 at Grant Co., Oregon.¹ He was born on January 16, 1922 at Grant Co., Oregon.¹

     Amanda A. Glandon was buried at Pike Cemetery, Yamhill, Yamhill Co., Oregon.¹ She was born in February, 1864 at Iowa.^1,2 As of circa 1889,her married name was McKern.² She married Asa E. McKern, son of Isaac McKern and Mary "Polly" Barton, circa 1889.^1,2 Amanda A. Glandon died on December 27, 1941 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 77.³

     Nellie Mae Aldrich was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ She was born on May 13, 1868 at Austin, Mower Co., Minnesota.^1,3 She married George Wilbur McKern, son of Isaac McKern and Mary "Polly" Barton, on April 22, 1894 at Latah Co., Idaho.^1,2 As of April 22, 1894,her married name was McKern.² Nellie Mae Aldrich married Henry H. McKern, son of Isaac McKern and Mary "Polly" Barton, on June 11, 1921.¹ Nellie Mae Aldrich died on October 3, 1943 at Mount Vernon, Grant Co., Oregon, at age 75.¹ She Nellie Mae Aldrich was born in Austin, Minnesota, May 13, 1868 and passed away at her home in Mt. Vernon, October 3, 1943. She came to Idaho with her parents when she was a young girl. She was married to George D. McKern in 1894. To this union were born five children. Her husband died in 1911. She was married to Henry H. McKern in 1921. Henry McKern passed away in February, 1943. Mrs. McKern is survived by the following children: Mrs. Paul Scea and Amsel McKern, Wenatchee, Wash; Hazel McKern, Taft, Calif., and Richard McKern, Mt. Vernon, Ore. Funeral services were held from the Driskill Mortuary chapel in John Day, Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Josie Bach. Interment was in the Canyon City cemetery. on October 8, 1943.¹

     Marcia Amsel McKern was buried at Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington.⁴ She was born on March 28, 1903 at Myrtle, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.³ She died on April 20, 1963 at Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington, at age 60.

     Hazel Joinetta McKern was buried at Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 537-20-2498.⁷ She was born on January 17, 1900 at Myrtle, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^3,7 She died on October 15, 1970 at Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington, at age 70.⁷