Obituaries for the day of May 14, 2008

Hixson, Kincade, March, Marlette, Trump

William Adolph Hixson, 86, of La Grande, died at a local care center Tuesday. A service begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Loveland Funeral Chapel. A complete obituary will be available later. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Lloyd Harold Kincade, 86, of La Grande, died May 12 at Evergreen Rehabilitation Center. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is handling arrangements.

Lloyd was born May 15, 1921, to William and Grace Cormican Kincade in Menomonie, Wis. Those who knew him considered Lloyd a man of many talents. He served in North Africa and Italy during World War II. Following the war, he married Patricia Workinger. The couple had eight children.

He loved the outdoors, especially the hills where he had his gold claims. He held many jobs throughout his life, working as a logger, airplane mechanic, log truck driver, log truck mechanic and welder.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia; daughters, Valeria Maestas and her husband, Frank, Lynn Houston and her husband, Leo, Beverly Givens and her husband, Jim, Leslie Kincade and her special friend, Wade Debraal, and Jill Kincade; sons, Kevin Kincade and Beau Kincade and his wife, Darla; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 18-month-old son, Patrick Lloyd Kincade, in November 1952.

Nellie March, 85, of La Grande, died May 10. A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church in La Grande. A viewing will precede from 9 a.m. to noon at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Restlawn Cemetery in Salem. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Nellie Stella Antonichuk was born July 1, 1922, to John and Stella Antonichuk at home in Star City, Saskatchewan, Canada. She married Stephen March on July 18, 1944. Nellie and Steve emigrated to the United States in 1947 and made their home in Santa Cruz, Calif., and Eugene. Nellie moved to La Grande in 2003 after her husband’s death.

Nellie went to school in a one-room schoolhouse and helped her parents raise her younger siblings along with working on the farm. Nellie’s love of flowers, dancing, music, cooking and gardening and her pride in her Ukranian heritage have been passed on to her children and grandchildren. Above all else, family was most important in Nellie’s life.

Nellie was one of 11 children in a close-knit family that continues to have reunions in Canada every four years.

Survivors include three children and their families, Patricia March and Michael Mullett of Columbus, Ind., Randy and Jeanie March of Denver, and Kevin and Anne March of La Grande; six grandchildren; and siblings, Peter Antonichuk, Paul Antonichuk, Rosalind MacKenzie and Patsy Perkins, all of Canada, and Al Anton of Dyer, Ind.

She was preceded in death by siblings, Mary March, Bill Antonichuk, Sam Antonichuk, Alexandria McRae and Harry Antonichuk.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of La Grande, or any local hospice organization.

Andrew Loron Marlette, 39, of Baker City and formerly of La Grande, died April 24 in Milwaukee, Wis. A memorial and celebration service will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Baker Elks Lodge.

Andy was born Oct. 14, 1968, the only son of JoAnn and Gary Marlette, in Portland. The family moved to Baker City in 1968, after Gary Marlette graduated from law school and the family decided to raise their family and begin their law practice in the comfort and community of a small town.

Andy attended Eastern Oregon University, where in 1994, he met and later married the love of his life, Kazue Kinjo. Andy and Kaz were married in spring 1998. Andy later graduated from EOU in 2005, after he decided to pursue a career in dentistry. He was accepted into Marquette University Dental School, and Andy and Kaz moved there in 2005.

Andy and Kaz Marlette lived and managed the Contessa Apartments while Andy attended dental school at Marquette. Andrew established a strong community at the apartment complex and would hold neighborhood barbecues for the tenants. The tenants rave about how generous Andy was with his time and efforts. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Andy also made strong friendships with his dental classmates and was known for his humor and his generous, kind spirit.

Andy possessed a great love for Eastern Oregon. His hobbies included boating and fishing on the Snake River, snowmobiling and hiking at his parents’ cabin in the Wallowas and working outside on the family properties in Richland and East Eagle Creek. He was involved in the Baker community for years, which included a DJ business with his long-time childhood friend, Andy Ballard.

Andy Marlette was also involved in the Baker Elks Drum and Bugle Corps and would travel throughout Oregon performing with his friends. Andy had a strong passion for music, the outdoors and for the people who loved him. He always made people laugh with his jokes, crazy antics and contagious laugh.

Andrew is survived by his wife, Kazue Marlette; parents, JoAnn and Gary Marlette; and sisters, Molly Eekoff and Carolyn Kimpton.

Orval Willard Trump, 85, of La Grande, died May 11 at a local care center. A graveside service begins at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Summerville Cemetery in Summerville. A viewing will run from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Orval was born on July 29, 1922, to Fredrick and Lula (Sanner) Trump in Promise. He attended school in a one-room school house in Promise, then moved to Elgin when he was 8. He graduated from Elgin High School, then went into the service in 1942, joining the Navy.

He married Grace McVay in 1943, lived in Grande Ronde Valley until 1967, then moved to the Yakima Valley until 1969, then to Pendleton. He lived there until 2001, when he moved back to the Grande Ronde Valley. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, and helped build and was a member of the First Christian Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.

He is survived by his children, James Trump of Corvallis, Gene and his wife, Virginia Trump, of Corvallis, Jerry Trump of Issaquah, Wash., and Marsha and her husband, Bruce Rynearson, of La Grande; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.