Obituaries

Jan. 16, 2008

The Estacada News, Jan 16, 2008, Updated Oct 30, 2009 (1 Reader comment)

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Norman Earl Burke

July 28, 1933–

January 7, 2008

Longtime Estacada resident, Norman Earl Burke died at his home on Jan. 7, 2008. He was 74.

A celebration of his life was held on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Estacada Funeral Chapel.

Norman Earl Burke was born July 28, 1933 in Kinsley, Kansas to Everett and Beula (Juker) Burke. As a young child, he moved with his family to Estacada where he attended school. On Feb. 19, 1953, he married Beverly Chamberlain in Portland. They lived in Estacada and worked at Acme timber Company. Later he sold cars and Farmers Insurance. In 1978 they bought Promontory Park Store. They retired in 1991 and sold the business.

He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting. He was the Past Master of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Elks Lodge, Lions Club and Jaycee’s. For a time, he was on City Council.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly; sons, Norman Burke, Jr. of LaGrande, , Ronald J. Burke of Estacada, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Joseph R. Cook

July 23, 1935–

January 6, 2008

Eagle Creek resident, Joseph Cook, died at his home suddenly on Sunday Jan. 6, 2008. He was 72.

A graveside service will be held at Willamette National Cemetery at Noon on Friday, January 11, 2008.

Joseph Ronald Cook was born July 23, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert and Maude Cook. He was raised there and after high school, he entered into the US Army. After his discharge in 1966, he began his career with the US Post Office. He worked his way up to maintenance manager. In1979 he moved to Eagle Creek and continued working for the US Post Office until his retirement.

Joe enjoyed the outdoors and had many interests and hobbies throughout his life. Some of his most favorite were jewelry making, blacksmithing, Leather working, gunsmithing, bow and arrow, competition shooting and reading.

He read everything and anything and especially enjoyed history. He had a wealth of knowledge and loved to share it with others.

He is survived by his son, Mark, of Portland. He was preceded in death by his parents an his brother Robert.

He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends left behind.

Estacada Funeral Chapel is in care of the arrangements.

Goldie Ann Chaney

January 24, 1906–January 5, 2008

Goldie Ann Chaney, 101, a former longtime Estacada resident passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at her home in Baker City.

At her request, there will be no services. Cremation by Eastern Oregon Pioneer Crematory.

Goldie Ann was born Jan. 24, 1906 to Samuel and Gertie (Quimby) Hunt in a small cabin on Moscow Mt. in Moscow, Idaho. On the day she was born, the wind was blowing the snow into the cabin onto the bed where Goldie was born. She grew-up on the mountain and went to Hunts School through 8th grade. Her family moved from Idaho to Montana and then to California. In California, Goldie met her husband, Julious H. Chaney. The couple had four children: three boys and a daughter. Goldie was primarily a homemaker and mother but occasionally took agricultural jobs to help supplement the family’s income.

In 1954, Goldie and Julious moved to Estacada, Oregon along with two of their children. After Julious’ death, Goldie began relying on her daughter for help with chores and care. Her daughter eventually moved in with her, where she stayed for 20 years. In 2005, the family moved to Baker City, Oregon.

Goldie was very active in the LDS Church when she was younger and in good health. She also enjoyed spending time with her family on camping trips. She went everywhere with her family, even later in life she would travel across the state with her children.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sons: Ronald and Dawn Chaney; grandchildren: Tamara Allen and Edward Horn; brother: Gerald Hunt; sister Ruby Hess; and half brother Orlee Hunt.

Goldie is survived by her son John Chaney and his wife Carol of Baker City, OR; daughter Utahna Weiland and her husband Gerald of Baker City, OR; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren: half -brothers: Byran Hunt and Verlan Hunt; sister Lila May Way; and many nieces and nephews.

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