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     Cecil Mae McKern was buried at Joseph Cemetery, Joseph, Wallowa Co., Oregon.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 542-05-9165.² She was born on December 10, 1916 at Mount Vernon, Grant Co., Oregon.^2,5,3 As of 1939,her married name was Bailey.⁶ She married William L. "Bill" Bailey in 1939 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^7,5,6,3 Cecil Mae McKern died on October 25, 2001 at Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon, at age 84.^2,7,5,3 She Cecil Mae Bailey, 84, a long-time resident of Wallowa County, died Oct. 25 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bollman Funeral Home, 315 W. Main St., Enterprise. Mrs. Bailey was born Dec. 10, 1916, in John Day to Harry and Myrtle McKern of Mount Vernon. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School, where she met Bill Bailey. The two were married in 1939 in Lewiston. They moved to Joseph in 1947. Mrs. Bailey belonged to Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile and Beta Sigma Phi. She was an organizer of the Order of Rainbow for Girls in Joseph and was the organizations first mother adviser. She moved to Imnaha in the early 1960s. She enjoyed music, flowers and her family. Her niece, Lana, and her husband, Bill, had been her caregivers for the past two years. Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Harryette and Erle Anderson of Albany; a brother-in-law, George Justice of Enterprise; sister-in-law, Lola Jacobs of John Day; several nieces and nephews, including Lana and J.R. Arnold of Imnaha; and many great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Dorothy C. Justice and Dallie Lee Reinertson, died earlier. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. on November 19, 2001.³

     Dorothy Myrtle McKern was buried at Enterprise Cemetery, Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.³ She was born on November 11, 1921 at Grant Co., Oregon.^3,6 As of September 19, 1942,her married name was Coots.² She married Ernest Lorne Coots on September 19, 1942 at Burns, Harney Co., Oregon.² As of November 23, 1968,her married name was Justice.⁷ Dorothy Myrtle McKern married James George Justice on November 23, 1968 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.^7,6,8 Dorothy Myrtle McKern died on December 12, 1993 at Wallowa Co., Oregon, at age 72.^3,6

     Her married name was Damon.¹ Patricia A. Tubbs married Homer M. Damon, son of William Edward Damon and Gertrude M. “Gertie” McKern.¹ Patricia A. Tubbs was born circa 1914 at Oregon.¹

     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