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     Harry Taylor Buchan was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on September 15, 1883 at Toponis, Gooding Co., Idaho.^5,6 He married Cassie Justus on August 3, 1905 at Baker Co., Oregon.^3,7 Harry Taylor Buchan married Lottie Lee Purcell on August 27, 1913 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.² Harry Taylor Buchan died on March 15, 1938 at Prescott, Walla Walla Co., Washington, at age 54.¹

     Lottie Lee Purcell was buried at Waitsburg Cemetery, Waitsburg, Walla Walla Co., Washington.² She was born on October 28, 1894 at Umatilla Co., Oregon.² As of August 27, 1913,her married name was Buchan.¹ She married Harry Taylor Buchan, son of John A. Buchan and Mary McKern, on August 27, 1913 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.¹ Lottie Lee Purcell died on October 13, 1956 at Prescott, Walla Walla Co., Washington, at age 61.²

     Cassie Justus was born on December 26, 1886 at Camas Prairie, Camas Co., Idaho.^2,1 As of August 3, 1905,her married name was Buchan.¹ She married Harry Taylor Buchan, son of John A. Buchan and Mary McKern, on August 3, 1905 at Baker Co., Oregon.^1,3 Cassie Justus died on March 6, 1913 at Pendleton, Umatilla Co., Oregon, at age 26.³ She Following an operation of an extremely unusual aliment, Mrs. Harry Buchan of 712 W. Webb street died last night at St. Anthony's hospital. She had been ill for some time and was taken to the hospital yesterday for an operation. The surgical treatment was succeessful and the patient rallied well. However, in the night she was seized with a slight attack of nausea and the vomiting caused the rupture of a swollen vein. Before her condition was discovered, the hemorrhage had been so severe that death was inevitable. She leaves a husband and two small children. on March 7, 1913.³

     June Hester Buchan was buried at Ivy Cemetery, Prescott, Walla Walla Co., Washington.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 537-28-2925.¹ She was born on June 2, 1917 at Ritter, Grant Co., Oregon.^1,6 As of December 27, 1934,her married name was Thompson.² She married Lewis Alfred Thompson Sr. on December 27, 1934 at Columbia Co., Washington.² June Hester Buchan died on April 7, 2001 at Walla Walla Co., Washington, at age 83.^1,7,6

     His Social Security Number was 712-05-7302.³ Lewis Alfred Thompson Sr. was buried at Ivy Cemetery, Prescott, Walla Walla Co., Washington.² He was born on January 23, 1916 at Prescott, Walla Walla Co., Washington.^2,3,4 He married June Hester Buchan, daughter of Harry Taylor Buchan and Lottie Lee Purcell, on December 27, 1934 at Columbia Co., Washington.¹ Lewis Alfred Thompson Sr. died on December 6, 1998 at Walla Walla Co., Washington, at age 82.^2,5,3

     Mildred Agnes Buchan was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.⁶ She was born on July 16, 1908 at Rye Valley, Baker Co., Oregon.¹ As of April 15, 1925,her married name was Marlow.² She married Archie Arthur Marlow on April 15, 1925 at Umatilla Co., Oregon.² As of January 8, 1932,her married name was Mosley.¹ Mildred Agnes Buchan married George Otus Mosley on January 8, 1932 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.¹ As of November 4, 1947,her married name was Hopkins.¹ Mildred Agnes Buchan married Chester Lloyd Hopkins on November 4, 1947 at Huntsville, Walla Walla Co., Washington.¹ Mildred Agnes Buchan died on October 1, 1963 at age 55.

     Archie Arthur Marlow was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla Co., Oregon.³ He was born on May 25, 1895 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri.² He married Mildred Agnes Buchan, daughter of Harry Taylor Buchan and Cassie Justus, on April 15, 1925 at Umatilla Co., Oregon.¹ Archie Arthur Marlow died on January 18, 1931 at Umatilla Co., Oregon, at age 35.^3,4

     George Otus Mosley was born circa 1907 at Greer, Clearwater Co., Idaho.¹ He married Mildred Agnes Buchan, daughter of Harry Taylor Buchan and Cassie Justus, on January 8, 1932 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.¹ George Otus Mosley died on February 17, 1942 at Baker Co., Oregon.²

     Lloyd Harry Buchan was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Baker City, Baker Co., Oregon.³ His Social Security Number was 544-07-7148.⁶ He was born on June 23, 1906 at Rye Valley, Baker Co., Oregon.^2,6 He married Frieda Alice Armbruster on July 6, 1928 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.² Lloyd Harry Buchan married LaVerne Cosens on December 6, 1949.^7,3,8 Lloyd Harry Buchan died on January 25, 1980 at Baker Co., Oregon, at age 73.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 536-03-3375.⁶ John Ernest Buchan was born on June 1, 1914 at Oregon.^1,6 He married Ethel Jean Swartwood on April 17, 1937 at Columbia Co., Washington.^7,5 John Ernest Buchan died on October 10, 1988 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 74.^6,3

     William Lowell Buchan was buried at Pines Cemetery, 1402 S. Pines Road, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 720-03-8382.⁷ He was born on July 26, 1923 at Oregon.^1,7,2,3 He married Loretta Martha Austin on June 1, 1947 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.^5,8 William Lowell Buchan died on June 8, 1955 at Trentwood, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 31.^7,2,3,4

     His Social Security Number was 533-20-9608.⁷ Harry Eugene "Gene" Buchan was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 15862 South Indiana Avenue, Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^3,4,5 He was born on December 14, 1926 at Pendleton, Umatilla Co., Oregon.^7,3,4,5 He married Joyce O. Cotter on November 7, 1946 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.⁶ Harry Eugene "Gene" Buchan married Mary Ellen Murphy on December 20, 1947 at Asotin Co., Washington.^4,6 Harry Eugene "Gene" Buchan and Mary Ellen Murphy were divorced in May, 1975 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁴ Harry Eugene "Gene" Buchan married Delores L. Thomas on November 6, 1982 at Los Angeles Co., California.² Harry Eugene "Gene" Buchan died on May 8, 1997 at Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 70.^7,3,4,5 He Nampa, Idaho - Former Walla Walla businessman Harry Eugene "Gene" Buchan, 70, died at his home here May 8, 1997. The funeral was Monday at Alsip Funeral Home, Nampa, with the Rev. Robert Manley officiating. Inurment followed in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Caldwell, Idaho. A graveside military right was conducted by American Legion Post No. 18, Nampa. Mr. Buchan was born Dec. 14, 1926, in Pendleton to Harry T. and Lottie L. Purcell Buchan. He moved with his parents to Prescott in 1928. He attended Prescott and Waitsburg schools, but left high school to join the U.S. Navy. He and his wife Mary E. Murphy Buchan had four children. The couple divorced after moving to San Diego and he re-enlisted in the Navy. He retired from the Navy with 40 years service while working in Walla Walla. He was a taxi driver, worked for Frontier Machinery, and was a fire fighter with the Walla Walla Fire Department. He also owned two Chevron stations, one on Alder Street, where the Walla Walla Public Library is now and the other on South Second Avenue. Surviving are his wife, Dolores Buchan, at home; two daughters, Mary L. Buchan Reed of Bremerton, Wash., and Kathleen Buchan of San Diego; a son Jim Buchan, of Chula Vista, California; two sisters, June Buchan Thompson and Wanda Buchan Mattice, both of Walla Walla; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three stepchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son in infancy, Richard Buchan; his parents and stepfather; three brothers, Lloyd, Bill, and Ernest Buchan; two sisters, Margaret Buchan and Mildred Hopkins. on May 16, 1997.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 541-24-4803.⁴ Her married name was Transue.² Frieda Alice Armbruster was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington.² She married John H. Transue.² Frieda Alice Armbruster was born on December 19, 1905 at Rye Valley, Baker Co., Oregon.^4,2 As of July 6, 1928,her married name was Buchan.⁵ She married Lloyd Harry Buchan, son of Harry Taylor Buchan and Cassie Justus, on July 6, 1928 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.⁵ Frieda Alice Armbruster died on March 27, 1997 at Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 91.^4,6,2

     Larry Lloyd Buchan was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th Street, Kent, King Co., Washington.^3,4 He was born on September 30, 1932 at Baker City, Baker Co., Oregon.^5,3,4 He married Mary Ann Hartke in 1956.⁴ Larry Lloyd Buchan died on March 23, 2012 at Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 79.^5,2,3,4 He Larry Lloyd Buchan passed away peacefully after an extended illness on March 23, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Ann; his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Jenine Buchan; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Brian McMahan; and daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Jake Mitchell. He also leaves behind his grand-children he so dearly loved, Chris Buchan, Kelli (Kent) Bergsagel, Brittany and Tyler McMahan, Grace and Claire Mitchell. He was able to meet his first great-grandchild, Conrad Bergsagel. He is also survived by brothers, Brian and Lyle Buchan. He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd Buchan and Freida Armbruster; and sister, Vivian Ellison. Larry was born in Baker, OR on September 30, 1932. He grew up in Eastern Oregon and joined the Navy upon graduation from high school. After serving four years in the Navy he went on to earn his journeyman plumbing license. He spent many years working in southern California as a journeyman plumber. He married the love of his life, MaryAnn, in 1956. They raised their family in Bellflower, CA until 1979 when they moved to Everett, WA to own and operate the local Baskin-Robbins stores. Starting with two stores in 1979, the family grew their business to four stores and still operate one today. In 1982, Larry took a job with the city of Everett and worked as a plumbing inspector until his retirement in 1998. He enjoyed many years of gardening, tinkering in the garage and short vacations with MaryAnn. Affectionately known as Larry, Mr. B, or Papa, his energy was infectious wherever he went. He will be deeply missed by his family, especially at regular Sunday dinner gatherings. A celebration of Larry's life will be held at St. John's Catholic Church in Mukilteo on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. A private internment ceremony will be held at a later date at Tahoma National Military Cemetery. on March 30, 2012.⁴

     LaVerne Cosens was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Baker City, Baker Co., Oregon.^1,2 She was born on February 16, 1920 at Oregon.² As of December 6, 1949,her married name was Buchan.¹ She married Lloyd Harry Buchan, son of Harry Taylor Buchan and Cassie Justus, on December 6, 1949.^3,1,2 LaVerne Cosens died on January 17, 2012 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho, at age 91.² She LaVerne Cosens Buchan Feb. 16, 1920-Jan. 17, 2012. Weiser Long time Rye Valley resident LaVerne Cosens Buchan passed away Jan. 17, 2012, in Weiser, Idaho.LaVerne was the granddaughter of Joe and Winifred Frisco, early pioneers in Rye Valley. Born Feb. 16, 1920, to Fred and Hazel Cosens, she spent most of her life on the Rye Valley Ranch where she enjoyed the outdoors and horseback riding in the surrounding hills and Pedro Mountain. LaVerne married Lloyd Buchan in 1949, they were married for 30 years. After Lloyd's death in 1980 LaVerne remained on the ranch until it was sold in early 2000, she then moved to Ontario, Ore., where she resided until her passing. LaVerne was loved by all who knew her and her sweet friendly spirit will be missed by her loving friends and neighbors.LaVerne is survived by her daughter, Robin Herriman and granddaughter, Stacy both of Vale, Ore; her close cousin, Nelda Morton, of John Day, Ore; several other cousins and niece, Barbara.LaVerne's wish was to have no service. Private internment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City, Ore. Local arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home of Weiser. on January 20, 2012.²

     Her Social Security Number was 534-38-1792.³ Ethel Jean Swartwood was born on December 20, 1911 at Washington.^1,3 As of April 17, 1937,her married name was Buchan.² She married John Ernest Buchan, son of Harry Taylor Buchan and Lottie Lee Purcell, on April 17, 1937 at Columbia Co., Washington.^1,2 Ethel Jean Swartwood died on September 26, 1989 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 77.⁴

     Margaret Tennie Buchan was buried at Weston Cemetery, Weston, Umatilla Co., Oregon.³ She was born on March 24, 1921 at Oregon.³ She died on April 10, 1925 at Marion Co., Oregon, at age 4.^1,3

     Her married name was Nance.² Loretta Martha Austin married Allen E. Nance.² Loretta Martha Austin was born on May 4, 1923 at Kooskia, Idaho Co., Idaho.² As of June 1, 1947,her married name was Buchan.¹ She married William Lowell Buchan, son of Harry Taylor Buchan and Lottie Lee Purcell, on June 1, 1947 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.^1,2 Loretta Martha Austin died on June 16, 2015 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 92.² She Loretta Martha Nance (Buchan-Brown) 92, of Spokane Valley, WA, peacefully left this world on June 16th, 2015. She was a brave and beautiful soul and was loved by everyone. Loretta was the rock of the Buchan/Nance family. Loretta was born May 4th, 1923 to Charles and Cora Brown in Kooskia, ID. Charles Brown passed away in 1924. Cora married Harvey Nedrow in 1927. The new family moved to Lewiston, ID in 1934. Their family grew to include Loretta's siblings Delbert, Audrey, Marge and Lester. Loretta married William L. Buchan in 1947. Loretta and Bill lived in Spokane with their two daughters (Pam and Sandi). Bill passed away in 1955. Loretta married Allen E. Nance in 1957. Pam and Sandi were soon joined by their siblings Denise, Rick and Jim. Loretta was preceded in death by her husbands William L. Buchan (1922-1955) and Allen Nance (1928-1996). She is survived by her daughters Pamela K. Washburn (David), Sandi Kukuk (Don), Denise Conrad (Charles) and sons Richard Nance (Jackie) and James Nance; grandchildren Melissa, Chris, Noah, Robert (Miranda), Jason (Krysta), Ben, Eric, Emily, Tom, Paulo (Bonni), Rashelle and Yvette; and nine great grandchildren. Loretta's family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Peter Rinaldi, Dr. Jay Wittenkeller, and Spokane Hospice. A celebration of Loretta's life will be held at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Rd., Spokane, WA, Thursday, July 2nd at 2:00 p.m. on June 28, 2015.²