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     Irwin Lee Devine was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ He was born on June 22, 1888 at Minnesota.¹ He married Selma Anna McKern, daughter of William Thomas McKern and Edna Ethel Stone, on July 29, 1911 at Linn Co., Oregon.^1,2,5 Irwin Lee Devine died on June 15, 1945 at Grant Co., Oregon, at age 56.⁴

     Jack Ray Gaulke was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ His Social Security Number was 541-42-9671.⁴ He was born on May 13, 1892 at Prairie du Chien, Crawford Co., Wisconsin; The SSDI has a birth year of 1894.^1,3,4 He married Selma Anna McKern, daughter of William Thomas McKern and Edna Ethel Stone, on October 12, 1957 at Grant Co., Oregon.^1,2,3 Jack Ray Gaulke died on June 2, 1974 at Grant Co., Oregon, at age 82.^1,3

     Gilda Hope Devine was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ She was born on October 29, 1921 at Mount Vernon, Grant Co., Oregon.^1,4 As of June 12, 1941,her married name was Ross.⁵ She married Robert William "Bob" Ross on June 12, 1941 at Payette Co., Idaho.^1,5 As of February 12, 1951,her married name was McKinney.¹ Gilda Hope Devine married Harriman "Mac" McKinney on February 12, 1951.¹ Gilda Hope Devine died on February 12, 2008 at John Day, Grant Co., Oregon, at age 86.^1,6,4 She Gilda Hope McKinney, 86, of John Day, died at Blue Mountain Hospital Feb. 12. A Celebration of Life was held Monday, Feb. 18, at First Christian Church with Pastor Duane Cheadle officiating. Interment was at Canyon City Cemetery. She was born Oct. 29, 1921, in Mt. Vernon, to Irwin Lee and Selma Anna (McKern) DeVine. She graduated high school in Mt. Vernon. She was married twice, first to Bob Ross, and then to Harriman McKinney, who died in 1975. She worked as a lumber resource clerk for Malheur National Forest, retiring in 1992. She also worked for the power company, as a waitress at the Wagon Wheel Cafe and picked fruit for Thomas Orchards. She loved hunting, fishing, creating wedding cakes, gardening, picking buttercups, mushrooms and huckleberries, and taking autumn rides. She raised lambs, rabbits, chickens and steers on her beloved home just west of Mt. Vernon. She also ran a boarding house where she raised several children. She loved to bowl and was a tournament champion of her league. She also enjoyed watching "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy." She liked to play bingo and looked forward to the senior bus trips to Winnemucca and the long-awaited trip to Las Vegas, Nev. She also loved her cat Teaks. She was a member of the Mt. Chapel Church and a proud state level Grange member, representing the Mt. Vernon Grange #659. She held many offices in the grange and was a lifetime member. She was honored with the "Homemaker of the Year" award by the Grant County Fair in 2002. She believed in keeping small school values and was a crusader for disability awareness. She was a breast cancer survivor who was strong beyond belief. She raised a handicapped child in a public school and watched her graduate with honors. Mrs. McKinney was preceded in death by her brother, Marvin Dee; her two sons, Shane Lee and Mackie Dee; her husbands, Bob Ross and Harriman "Mac" McKinney; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Kay Cloud, Texas, and Stacey Ann McKinney, Prairie City; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gilda Hope McKinney Memorial Fund through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. on February 20, 2008.¹

     Robert William "Bob" Ross was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.³ He was born on January 25, 1920 at Salem, Marion Co., Oregon.^2,4,3 He married Gilda Hope Devine, daughter of Irwin Lee Devine and Selma Anna McKern, on June 12, 1941 at Payette Co., Idaho.^1,2 Robert William "Bob" Ross died on August 17, 1987 at Clatsop Co., Oregon, at age 67.^4,3

     Harriman "Mac" McKinney was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.² His Social Security Number was 558-09-7419.³ He was born on September 10, 1909.^2,3 He married Gilda Hope Devine, daughter of Irwin Lee Devine and Selma Anna McKern, on February 12, 1951.¹ Harriman "Mac" McKinney died on September 2, 1975 at Walla Walla Co., Washington, at age 65.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 542-09-3431.⁷ Marvin Dee Devine was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.⁵ He was born on September 7, 1912 at Oregon.^2,7,3 He married Dorothy Dione Negus in 1934.⁵ Marvin Dee Devine married Ruth Clara Walter on September 8, 1948 at Grant Co., Oregon.⁴ Marvin Dee Devine died on September 30, 1984 at Grant Co., Oregon, at age 72.^7,3

     Shane Lee McKinney was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ He died on August 25, 1957 at Grant Co., Oregon.¹ He was born on August 25, 1957 at Grant Co., Oregon.¹

     Mackie Dee McKinney was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ He died on July 9, 1953 at Grant Co., Oregon.¹ He was born on July 9, 1953 at Grant Co., Oregon.¹

     Stacey Ann McKinney was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.² She was born on January 7, 1959 at Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.^2,4,3 She died on July 28, 2011 at Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon, at age 52.^2,4,3 She Stacey McKinney, 52, of Prairie City, died July 28, 2011, at Blue Mountain Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Blue Mountain Nursing Home. Mrs. McKinney was born Jan. 7, 1959, in Canyon City, to Gilda and Harriman McKinney. In 1977, she graduated from Mt. Vernon High School. She worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a computer programmer, analyst and hardware specialist. She also did work as a computer trainer and graphics designer. She enjoyed art: oils, pastels and charcoal work. She also enjoyed ceramics, games, fishing, sports, books, movies and music. She received the Point of Light Award for her humanitarian efforts in regards to the Forest Service, and the Heart Award for the Civil Rights and Disabilities for Malheur National Forest. Survivors include her companion Red Dickerson of Prairie City. Contributions to the Stacey McKinney Memorial Fund may be made through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. on August 9, 2011.³

     Jessie Myrtle Stormer was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ She was born on October 20, 1897 at Long Creek, Grant Co., Oregon.^1,4 As of September 12, 1916,her married name was McKern.¹ She married Jay Elton McKern, son of William Thomas McKern and Edna Ethel Stone, on September 12, 1916.^1,2,3 Jessie Myrtle Stormer died on June 11, 1981 at Grant Co., Oregon, at age 83.^1,4

     Charlyne E. McKern was born on October 20, 1917 at Mount Vernon, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ As of 1935,her married name was Yokom.¹ She married Dale Raymond Yokom in 1935.¹ As of April 4, 1941,her married name was Rutter.¹ Charlyne E. McKern married Percy James "Jim" Rutter on April 4, 1941.¹ As of May 3, 1998,her married name was Whitesitt.¹ Charlyne E. McKern married J. Eldon Whitesitt on May 3, 1998.¹ Charlyne E. McKern died on October 19, 2007 at Baker City, Baker Co., Oregon, at age 89.¹ She Charlyne E. Rutter of Baker City died Oct. 19, 2007, at Ashley Manor in Baker City. She was 89. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at the First Christian Church in John Day. Pastor Duane Cheadle will officiate. Mrs. Rutter was born Oct. 20, 1917 in Mt. Vernon to J.E and Jessie "Stormer" McKern. She attended school in Mt. Vernon, graduating from high school May 1, 1935. In 1935, she married Dale Yokom and to that union one daughter, Marilyn Colleen, was born. Mr. Yokom died in 1938 in a tragic accident. On April 4, 1941, she married Percy James "Jim" Rutter. Six weeks later, Mr. Rutter was called back into active service in the U.S Navy. During the war, Mrs. Rutter and Marilyn accompanied Mr. Rutter from Vallejo, Calif. to Staten Island, N.Y., via several other navel bases until he was shipped out to the Pacific Theatre. Mrs. Rutter then drove herself and Marilyn back to Oregon. After the war, they made their home in John Day. In 1953, they owned John Day Cleaners and Laundry. With Dana and Frances Saunders, they opened Rutters Stationery Store in John Day and operated it until Mr. Rutter's health required them to sell the store to Idaho Typewriter Exchange. During these years, Mrs. Rutter was a worthy Matron of Eastern Star, Mother Advisor of Rainbow Girls and active in church. Mr. Rutter died in 1962. Mrs. Rutter attended business college in Portland. After graduating, she went to work for Audrey Badley and then became the secretary at Grant Union High School for many years. In 1978, she moved to Newport and bought an ocean-view home at Pacific Beach Mobile Park. She was a deaconess in her church. She was Volunteer of the Year in Lincoln County for work at Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport Aquarium and Newport Chamber of Commerce. On May 3, 1998, she married Eldon Whitesitt of Newport. They made several trips to South Dakota, Hawaii, Montana, Crater Lake and Minnesota for her great-great-grandson's first birthday. Mrs. Rutter enjoyed walking, beachcombing, traveling abroad, church, volunteer work and shopping. She enjoyed her grandchildren and her dogs, GiGi and Zack. She is survived by her husband, Eldon Whitesitt, of Newport; daughter, Marilyn, and her husband, Pastor Duane Cheadle, of Prairie City; brother, Merrill McKern, of Eugene; sister, Wilma (McKern) Bauer, of Mt. Vernon; one sister-in-law, Marilyn McKern, of John Day; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Jessie McKern, of Mt. Vernon; two husbands, Dale Yokom and Jim Rutter; and one brother, Melvin "Shorty" McKern, of Mt.Vernon. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Pathway Hospice of Baker City, through Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Baker City, OR 97814. on October 21, 2007.¹

     Dale Raymond Yokom was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.² He was born on November 14, 1913 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.² He married Charlyne E. McKern, daughter of Jay Elton McKern and Jessie Myrtle Stormer, in 1935.¹ Dale Raymond Yokom died on September 22, 1938 at Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon, at age 24.²

     Percy James "Jim" Rutter was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.² He was born in 1912.² He married Charlyne E. McKern, daughter of Jay Elton McKern and Jessie Myrtle Stormer, on April 4, 1941.¹ Percy James "Jim" Rutter died in 1962.²

     J. Eldon Whitesitt was born on January 15, 1922.² He married Charlyne E. McKern, daughter of Jay Elton McKern and Jessie Myrtle Stormer, on May 3, 1998.¹

     Merrill E. McKern was born on May 20, 1920 at Grant Co., Oregon.^2,3

     Herbert Bauer was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.³ His Social Security Number was 542-12-5224.⁴ He was born on June 27, 1921 at Hettinger Co., North Dakota.^4,2,3 He married Wilma M. McKern, daughter of Jay Elton McKern and Jessie Myrtle Stormer, on August 29, 1946 at Grant Co., Oregon.¹ Herbert Bauer died on May 1, 1985 at Grant Co., Oregon, at age 63.^4,2,3

     Melvin Melbourne "Shorty" McKern was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.² His Social Security Number was 569-20-9939.⁷ He was born on August 25, 1923 at Mount Vernon, Grant Co., Oregon.^2,7,6 He married Marilyn Frances Southwick on August 4, 1946 at Mount Vernon, Grant Co., Oregon.^2,8,3,9 Melvin Melbourne "Shorty" McKern died on October 25, 2002 at John Day, Grant Co., Oregon, at age 79.^2,7,4 He Melvin Melbourne "Shorty" McKern, 79, of Mt. Vernon died Oct. 25 at Blue Mountain Hospital. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at Driskill Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Canyon City Cemetery. Mr. McKern was born Aug. 25, 1923, at Mt. Vernon to Jay E. and Jessie (Stormer) McKern. He was educated at Mt. Vernon and graduated from high school in 1942. In 1942, he joined the United States Navy and served in the Atlantic and South Pacific until his discharge in 1945. On Aug. 4, 1946, he married Marilyn Frances Southwick at Mt. Vernon. He was employed in the lumber industry until 1970. He owned and operated the Texaco Station in Mt. Vernon for 32 years. Mr. McKern was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks for 55 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, branding with Sprouls and visiting with his friends. Mr. McKern is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Mt. Vernon; two sons, Duane and Steve of Mt. Vernon; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Elks Eye Clinic. Driskill Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. on October 27, 2002.²

     Marilyn Frances Southwick was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.² She was born on February 9, 1929 at Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.^3,4,2 As of August 4, 1946,her married name was McKern.¹ She married Melvin Melbourne "Shorty" McKern, son of Jay Elton McKern and Jessie Myrtle Stormer, on August 4, 1946 at Mount Vernon, Grant Co., Oregon.^1,3,5,2 Marilyn Frances Southwick died on August 21, 2011 at Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon, at age 82.^4,2 She Marilyn Frances McKern, 82, a longtime resident of Mt. Vernon, died Aug. 21, 2011, at Blue Mountain Nursing Home. Viewing will be from noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Driskill Memorial Chapel. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at Canyon City Cemetery with Pastor Levi Manitsas officiating. A potluck reception will follow at Clyde Holliday State Park. Mrs. McKern was born Feb. 9, 1929, in Ogden, Utah, to Howard and Francis (Nye) Southwick. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1946. That same year she married Melvin "Shorty" McKern in Mt. Vernon. She enjoyed working on puzzles, camping, fishing and, one of her favorite activities, evening road hunting. She also liked playing bingo at the John Day Senior Center. When she was younger, she enjoyed bowling, and ceramics and gardening clubs with her friends. She was well known in Mt. Vernon, where she was a bookkeeper for 40 years at the McKern gas station. She retired in 2008. She always enjoyed seeing people she knew. As a young girl, she lived in a saw mill woods camp in Fox Valley. She spent a year there, hiking to a one-room school. Survivors include her sons, Duane and Steve McKern of Mt. Vernon; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shorty, in 2002. Memorial contributions may be made to Volunteer Services for Carrie Young Memorial Fund through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. on August 23, 2011.²

     Mary Lou Johnson was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ She was born on March 15, 1920 at Fossil, Wheeler Co., Oregon.^1,2 As of June 16, 1938,her married name was McKern.² She married Derrol Adrian McKern, son of William Thomas McKern and Edna Ethel Stone, on June 16, 1938 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.² Mary Lou Johnson died on August 21, 2011 at John Day, Grant Co., Oregon, at age 91.^1,2 She Mary Lou McKern, 91, a long-time resident of Mt. Vernon passed away August 21 at the Golden Heritage Foster Home in John Day. A memorial service will be held Friday August 26 at 9:00 AM at the Mt. Vernon Grange. A pancake breakfast and reception will be held at the Grange following the service. Mary was born to Rolla and Pearl (Smith) Johnson on March 15, 1920 in Fossil, Oregon. She married Derrol McKern on June 16, 1938 in Spokane, Washington. Mary and Derrol settled in Mt. Vernon on the family homestead where they built a home, raised cattle, and operated a small dairy for many years. In 1988, Mary and Derrol celebrated their 50th anniversary at the Mt Vernon Grange. Derrol passed away in 1990 leaving a big hole in Mary's life. She filled it with service to others and loving support of her family and friends. Mary was a dedicated member of the Mt Vernon Grange and often volunteered at the John Day Senior Center until her health prevented it. She will be remembered by her family, her many friends, and everyone she came into with over the years for her kindness, her gentle spirit and her open heart. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, brother Charles Johnson, and her husband Derrol. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, and cousins. Memorial contributions can be made to the John Day Senior Center through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd, John Day, OR, 97845. on August 23, 2011.²

     Ruth Clara Walter was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ Her Social Security Number was 541-22-0195.² She was born on January 21, 1912 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.^1,2 As of September 8, 1948,her married name was Devine.³ She married Marvin Dee Devine, son of Irwin Lee Devine and Selma Anna McKern, on September 8, 1948 at Grant Co., Oregon.³ Ruth Clara Walter died on February 4, 1996 at Oregon at age 84.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 541-24-4620.² Dorothy Dione Negus was born on February 26, 1916 at Stutsman Co., North Dakota.^3,2 As of 1934,her married name was Devine.¹ She married Marvin Dee Devine, son of Irwin Lee Devine and Selma Anna McKern, in 1934.¹ Dorothy Dione Negus died on April 28, 1999 at Lake Co., Oregon, at age 83.²