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Obituaries for the day of January 22, 2010
Nellie Thomas
La Grande
1919-2010
Nellie Mae Thomas, 90, of La Grande, died Wednesday at the home of her son in Vancouver, Wash. A funeral will be held at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. Committal and interment will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery.
Mrs. Thomas was born Dec. 5, 1919, the daughter of George and Myrtle (Crane) Stewart in Nyssa. She was educated in Nyssa.
On Nov. 16, 1940, she married Elbur Thomas. She worked in retail sales and was a member of the VFW. She enjoyed gardening, bowling and fishing.
Survivors include her sons, Elton Thomas of Camano Island, Wash., and John Thomas of Vancouver; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Wilbur Stewart of Ontario; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, Dennis and Wayne, and brothers David, Joe and Charlie.
Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Union County Search and Rescue in care of Daniels~Knopp, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande.
C. Benjamin Ross
Formerly of La Grande
1937-2010
C. Benjamin Ross, 72, of Foley, Ala., and formerly of La Grande, died Jan. 10 after a lengthy illness, with his wife by his side. A graveside service was held Jan. 14 at Barrancas National Cemetery with Hospice Chaplain Rev. Michael Bonham officiating. Condolences may be sent to
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Faith Chapel Funeral Home in Pensacola, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.
Ben was born July 8, 1937, to William E. and Clara Ross in La Grande. He lived in La Grande for around 50 years and worked at Rachau’s gas station and as a cook at The Long Branch. He also managed the downtown La Grande Texaco for many years.
Ben served eight years in the U.S. Navy. Those who knew him say he was a true outdoorsman. Ben loved hunting and fishing in this area, especially Starkey and Hilgard. He also liked to garden at his home in Foley, and was especially fond of the roses he planted.
He greatly admired John Wayne and as a youth, he was an extra in the Western movie, “Pillars of the Sky.”
Ben is survived by his wife, Audrey Ann; children, Lauryn, Billy, Coral, Randy, Jeff, Tom, Dianne, Troy, Casper and Mark; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. Ross and Clara Ross; two brothers, Ed and Don; and two sisters, Helen and Lucille.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Asera Care, 1113 A & B N. Mckenzie St., Foley, AL 36535.
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