Funeral Homes in La Grande, OR

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Ron Gilbert (game designer and game programmer), Joe Rynearson (film art director and production designer), Jenna Rae (actor), and Jayson Crittenden (actor and film producer).

La Grande /ləˈɡrænd/ is a city in Union County, Oregon, United States. Originally named "Brownsville," it was forced to change its name because that name was already being used for a city in Linn County. Its current name comes from an early French settler, Charles Dause, who often used the phrase "La Grande" to describe the area's beauty. The population was 13,082 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Union County. La Grande lies east of the Blue Mountains and southeast of Pendleton.

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La Grande Obituaries

It was disclosed by Baker City Herald on February 4th, 2022 that Kenneth Edward Smith perished in La Grande, Oregon.  Smith was 93 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Kenneth Edward's life.

It was disclosed by Baker City Herald on January 3rd, 2022 that Brian Rodney Spencer passed on in La Grande, Oregon.  Spencer was 83 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Brian Rodney's life.

It was written by Baker City Herald on December 27th, 2021 that Ralph Loop passed away in La Grande, Oregon.  Loop was 76 years old and was born in Napa, CA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ralph's life.

It was noted by Baker City Herald on December 3rd, 2021 that Allan "Buster" Hunter passed on in La Grande, Oregon.  Hunter was 70 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Allan "Buster"'s life.

It was disclosed by Baker City Herald on March 26th, 2021 that James Russell "Jim" Romine passed on in La Grande, Oregon.  Romine was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor James Russell "Jim"'s life.

It was written by Baker City Herald on March 10th, 2021 that Dorothy M miss Hunt passed away in La Grande, Oregon.  Hunt was 95 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Dorothy M miss's life.

It was revealed by Baker City Herald on February 19th, 2021 that Thor Edvalson died in Boise, Idaho.  Edvalson was 59 years old and was born in La Grande, OR.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thor's life.

It was revealed by Baker City Herald on January 5th, 2021 that Quinten James "Quin" Stephens died in Fruitland, Idaho.  Stephens was 25 years old and was born in La Grande, OR.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Quinten James "Quin"'s life.

It was disclosed by Baker City Herald on January 2nd, 2021 that Gene Robert Jr "Butch" Beeson died in La Grande, Oregon.  Beeson was 72 years old and was born in Weiser, ID.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gene Robert Jr "Butch"'s life.

It was reported by Baker City Herald on September 19th, 2020 that Sandra Traw (Saunders) perished in Middleton, Idaho.  Ms. Traw was 74 years old and was born in La Grande, OR.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Sandra's life.

History

Originally named "Brownsville," it was forced to change its name due to that name already being used for a city in Linn County, Oregon County. La Grande was incorporated as a city in 1865. La Grande is a city in Union County, Oregon County, Oregon, United States. Its current name comes from an early French settler, Charles Dause, who often used the phrase "La Grande" to describe the area's beauty. La Grande lies east of the Blue Mountains (Oregon) Mountains and southeast of Pendleton, Oregon

The Grande Ronde Valley had long been a waypoint along the Oregon Trail.