Obituary Listing

Jan 31, 2022

Jim Vanderdasson, 81, passed away on January 31, 2022. He left this world peacefully with his loving wife of 64 years, Bobbie Jean, at his side.  He was born on April 13, 1940, in Emmett, Idaho.  He was preceded in death by his father Ralph, mother Katheryn Hochhalter, sister Carol Dean, brother Wayde, sister Marlene Lobato and grandson Travis...

Jan 24, 2022

Vincent B. Lewis, 60, went on his journey to the Creator's world at his home in Burns, Oregon. He was born on March 8, 1961 in Phoenix, AZ. The son of Ruth Mary Hoodie and Frederick Randall Lewis. Vince grew up and attended schools in Burns, Oregon, and Kicking Horse Job Corps, in Ronan, Montana, and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic...

Jan 20, 2022

David A. Clark, age 67, died at home with family, January 20, 2022. He was born November 16, 1954 in Salinas, California, son of Sanford Arthur Stockton and Mary Lou (Sadler) Clark. Dave graduated from Upperlake High School in California. Following graduation he served in the army completing Basic Training at Fort Ord and stationed in Germany. He moved...

Jan 19, 2022

Coop was born in Cabool Missouri to Elmer and lnola Cooper, in July of 1942 along with his twin sister. His family, which consisted of nine children moved to Burns in 1952, when he was ten. Coop helped his dad with many chores on the ranch and quickly learned that he was not a fan of the sheep. As...

Jan 19, 2022

Floyd Clinton Purdy, known to all as either Clint or Clinton, passed away  Jan. 19 2022, in his home.

Clint was born Mar. 27, 1935, in Burns. He was the sixth and youngest child of Raymond George and Ruth Avalon (Howard) Purdy. They were well known ranchers in Silvies Valley.

Early education was started in...

Jan 11, 2022

Betty Rae Jenkins 82, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 11, 2022 in the comfort of her family.

Betty Rae was born in Oregon, Drain high school graduate, life-long resident of Oregon and lived in her beloved Burns area for the last 31 years.

Betty Rae enjoyed going up into the Steens Mts. every opportunity she...

Dec 2, 2021

Bonnie June Smith passed away peacefully on December 2nd at the age of 87.  She was born June 2, 1934 in Burns, Oregon to Ethel May (Baker) and Peter Pedersen Elmose. She attended school in Burns graduating from Burns High School.  In 1952 she met and married Jack G. Smith at the home of her aunt in Winnemucca, Nevada....

Nov 30, 2021

Merlin Rupp, loved and cared for by many, passed away on Nov. 19, 2022, at his home in Burns.

A one of a kind, old time buckaroo with many fans and friends who cared deeply for him. He considered 'family' to be those people who shared his truest passions of the western culture. He has three biological...

Nov 23, 2021

Sunday Male, 74 died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at St Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon.

Nov 23, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Vermillion, 84 died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at his home in Burns.  A funeral service is pending.

Nov 22, 2021

Rex Baker, 69 died on Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home in Hines.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at LaFollette's Chapel at 1:00 p.m.  Contributions in Rex Baker's memory can be made to Debbie Baker to help with funeral expenses.  They can be mailed to LaFollette's Chapel, PO Box 488; Burns, Oregon...

Oct 30, 2021

Huber Dorland Ray, 93 died on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Oct 27, 2021

Ray Anderson, 79 died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Harney District Hospital.

Oct 24, 2021

Fran Estlle Sterling-Van Cleave was born on June 29, 1937 in  Wall Walla, Washington.  She passed away of natural causes and peacefully to her rest on October 24, 2021, surrounded by loving family members.  Fran was raised on Tollgate Mountain, near Weston, Oregon, until the age of 7.  Her family settled in the Mt. Vernon area and soon moved...

Oct 21, 2021

Edward Miles (Bones) Lesniak died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday October 21, 2021. He was born on October 21, 1941 in Waterburry Connecticut to Edward Lesniak and Tonya Babiy. After high school graduation Miles joined the military in 1959 and served until 1962 on the USS Saratoga Carrier. After he left the Navy he...

Oct 10, 2021

William Mazziotti, Jr. 71 died on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at St. Alphonus Regional Medical Hospital in Boise, Idaho.

Sep 28, 2021

Richard "Dick" Otley, 73 died on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at St. Charles Medical Center.   A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 in the Burns Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. with a potluck luncheon to follow at the Burns Elks Lodge #1680.

Sep 27, 2021

Anthony "Tony" Diaz, 64 died on Monday, September 27, 2021 at his home in Burns.

Anthony Ray Diaz was born July 30th 1957 to parents Avel Diaz & Daisy May (Belcher) Diaz. He graduated from Burns Union High School in 1975. Tony spent time as a young man working for Safeway & The City of Burns landscaping...

Sep 26, 2021

Denice R. Brown, 69 died on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Harney District Hospital.  A Celebration Life Service will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Harney County Fairgrounds Memorial Building.

Contributions in Denice Brown's memory can be made to the Burns Christian Church.

Sep 25, 2021

Robert B. Vance, 81 died on  Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Harney District Hospital.  No services are planned at this time.