The La Grande Observer
Union County, Oregon
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Roundy R. Plumley
La Grande
1935-2010
Roundy Ray Plumley, 75, of La Grande, died Dec. 26 at his home. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.
Roundy was born March 26, 1935, to Sherman and Ruth (Stowers) Plumley in Hurricane, W.Va. He was educated in West Virginia, Idaho, Florence and Brookings and graduated from La Grande High School.
He served with the U.S. Navy for four years before returning to La Grande to make his home. He worked as a millwright for Boise Cascade until his retirement.
He married Donna (Carper) Fillmore on Sept. 30, 1961, in La Grande. At the time, she was a widow with two daughters and he instantly became their father. Those who knew him say he was a father figure to many children over the years.
He was an avid hunter and also enjoyed fishing, camping and wood-working. He was a life member of both the Elks Lodge and the VFW and was a member of the Eagles Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Donna of La Grande; children, Becky and Mike Colkitt of Union, Kathy and Allen Sargent of Union, Randy Plumley of Maui and Rick and Janet Plumley of Baker City; grandchildren and their families; sister and her husband, Rhoda and Ken Bacon of Lewiston; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Yewell, Carl, Corbett, Al, Margaret, Wanda and Anna; and an infant son.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital, Meadow Wood Speech Camp or any other charity in care of Daniels-Knopp, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande 97850.
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Note: Roundy Plumley was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Ralph and Willa Carper.
Union County, Oregon
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Roundy R. Plumley
La Grande
1935-2010
Roundy Ray Plumley, 75, of La Grande, died Dec. 26 at his home. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.
Roundy was born March 26, 1935, to Sherman and Ruth (Stowers) Plumley in Hurricane, W.Va. He was educated in West Virginia, Idaho, Florence and Brookings and graduated from La Grande High School.
He served with the U.S. Navy for four years before returning to La Grande to make his home. He worked as a millwright for Boise Cascade until his retirement.
He married Donna (Carper) Fillmore on Sept. 30, 1961, in La Grande. At the time, she was a widow with two daughters and he instantly became their father. Those who knew him say he was a father figure to many children over the years.
He was an avid hunter and also enjoyed fishing, camping and wood-working. He was a life member of both the Elks Lodge and the VFW and was a member of the Eagles Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Donna of La Grande; children, Becky and Mike Colkitt of Union, Kathy and Allen Sargent of Union, Randy Plumley of Maui and Rick and Janet Plumley of Baker City; grandchildren and their families; sister and her husband, Rhoda and Ken Bacon of Lewiston; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Yewell, Carl, Corbett, Al, Margaret, Wanda and Anna; and an infant son.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital, Meadow Wood Speech Camp or any other charity in care of Daniels-Knopp, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande 97850.
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Note: Roundy Plumley was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Ralph and Willa Carper.
The La Grande Observer
Union County, Oregon
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Roundy R. Plumley
La Grande
1935-2010
Roundy Ray Plumley, 75, of La Grande, died Dec. 26 at his home. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.
Roundy was born March 26, 1935, to Sherman and Ruth (Stowers) Plumley in Hurricane, W.Va. He was educated in West Virginia, Idaho, Florence and Brookings and graduated from La Grande High School.
He served with the U.S. Navy for four years before returning to La Grande to make his home. He worked as a millwright for Boise Cascade until his retirement.
He married Donna (Carper) Fillmore on Sept. 30, 1961, in La Grande. At the time, she was a widow with two daughters and he instantly became their father. Those who knew him say he was a father figure to many children over the years.
He was an avid hunter and also enjoyed fishing, camping and wood-working. He was a life member of both the Elks Lodge and the VFW and was a member of the Eagles Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Donna of La Grande; children, Becky and Mike Colkitt of Union, Kathy and Allen Sargent of Union, Randy Plumley of Maui and Rick and Janet Plumley of Baker City; grandchildren and their families; sister and her husband, Rhoda and Ken Bacon of Lewiston; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Yewell, Carl, Corbett, Al, Margaret, Wanda and Anna; and an infant son.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital, Meadow Wood Speech Camp or any other charity in care of Daniels-Knopp, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande 97850.
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Note: Roundy Plumley was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Ralph and Willa Carper.
Union County, Oregon
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Roundy R. Plumley
La Grande
1935-2010
Roundy Ray Plumley, 75, of La Grande, died Dec. 26 at his home. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.
Roundy was born March 26, 1935, to Sherman and Ruth (Stowers) Plumley in Hurricane, W.Va. He was educated in West Virginia, Idaho, Florence and Brookings and graduated from La Grande High School.
He served with the U.S. Navy for four years before returning to La Grande to make his home. He worked as a millwright for Boise Cascade until his retirement.
He married Donna (Carper) Fillmore on Sept. 30, 1961, in La Grande. At the time, she was a widow with two daughters and he instantly became their father. Those who knew him say he was a father figure to many children over the years.
He was an avid hunter and also enjoyed fishing, camping and wood-working. He was a life member of both the Elks Lodge and the VFW and was a member of the Eagles Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Donna of La Grande; children, Becky and Mike Colkitt of Union, Kathy and Allen Sargent of Union, Randy Plumley of Maui and Rick and Janet Plumley of Baker City; grandchildren and their families; sister and her husband, Rhoda and Ken Bacon of Lewiston; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Yewell, Carl, Corbett, Al, Margaret, Wanda and Anna; and an infant son.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital, Meadow Wood Speech Camp or any other charity in care of Daniels-Knopp, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande 97850.
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Note: Roundy Plumley was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Ralph and Willa Carper.
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