Picture of Gpa Plummer with grand-children

Picture sent by Serena. This is Grandpa Plummer with Chris and Wes Trosper; Jeremy, Josh and Jared Billette, Ben Hargreaves and Stephanie Salverda. Picture probably taken around 1984 or '85.
Thanks Serena!

Gma & Gpa Plummer headstone

These photos taken at the Klickitat Co Cemetery in White Salmon. The frame is cement with roses and vines (difficult to see) done by Jacki's husband Allen.

Grandpa Billette's Headstone

Finally got these pictures off my camera. Grandpa Billette's Headstone and Aunt Norma's Headstone. I also found Elmer's too. These were taken about 2 months ago at the Klickitat Co Cemetery in White Salmon.

Family Tree

This is zoomed out version of the family tree. If you want the pdf, just email me and I'll send it to you. With this free program, you can enter your own info and print it out. The website was: http://genealogy.about.com/od/free_charts/ig/genealogy_charts/family_tree.htm

Great Grandpa Plummer's Obit from Miami News Record, Miami, OK

Obit - Miami News Record, Miami, OK - November 11, 1976

JAMES PLUMMER

James Ralph Plummer, 65, of 702 West A Picher died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday (11-10-1976) at a Miami Nursing Home.

Born June 17, 1911 at Fayetteville, Ark., he had lived most of his life in Picher. He was a retired truck driver.

Mr. Plummer is survived by his wife, Mrs. Faye Plummer, of the home; four sons, Daniel Plummer, White Salmon, WA; Arthur Plummer, Smelterville, Idaho; Gary Plummer, no address and Fred Plummer of the home; six daughters, Mrs. Joyce LeTourneau and Mrs. Jean Frethim, both of Aberdeen, WA; Mrs. Irene Lunceford, Kellogg, Idaho; Charlonne (sic Charlene) Head, Searcy, Ark; Mrs. Donna Lunsford, Fontana, CA; Mrs. Marsha Lingard, no address; two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie King and Mrs. Mary Crabtree, both of Prairie Grove, Ark., 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Services will be announced by Paul Thomas Funeral Home, Picher.
***Sent to me by Aunt Roxie***

Ottowa Co., OK Census from 1930

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Here is an image of the census that has James Ralph Plummer and his mom Dollie. She was a widow by 1930. J. Ralph Plummer is Grandpa Dan Plummer's dad. One picture is the whole thing, the other is zoomed in to their line. Raymond Plummer on the line above is Great Grandpa Ralph's brother (thanks Aunt Roxie!).

Eunice Plummer death notice

Eunice Plummer was my great aunt, Grandpa Dan Plummer's baby sister. Clipping provided by Michelle G, taken from the Miami News-Record, published on January 4, 1938.

Alice K. (Connor) O'Dell death notice

Death notice for Alice O'Dell, provided by Michelle G, taken from the Miami News in Miami, OK published on December 8, 1939. Alice O'Dell was my g-g-grandma (Dan Plummer's grandma).

Picture of Grandpa Plummer

Picture of Grandpa Plummer some time ago, sent to me from his neice.

Photo of Frank O'Dell

Frank O'Dell is my g-g-grandpa: my mom's dad's mom's dad. That is, Frank is the father of Faye O'Dell, who is the mother of Dan Plummer, who is the father of my mom Rochelle Faye. :)

White Salmon History from The Enterprise

BINGEN-WHITE SALMON HISTORY HAS COLORFUL PIONEER BACKGROUND

Two of the first white men to visit the area now known as Bingen and White Salmon were the famous explorers, Lewis and Clark. They were impressed by the great number of white-fleshed salmon which they saw being caught and dried by the Indians at the mouth of a nearby river and so they named the river "White Salmon."
When the first white settlers began trickling into the Columbia Gorge area in the 1850's, the Columbia River was only about half the size it is now and it remained that size until the completion of the Bonneville Dam in the 1930's.
Early settlers in this area were the Jewett's and the Suksdorfs who bought land here in the 1870's.
The Suksdorfs were of solid German stock and were determined to preserve their German heritage here on the banks of the Columbia River which reminded them so much of their native Rhineland.
The Jewett family settled in the now White Salmon area and a feud began between the two families which, some say, started the over location of the post office.
The two families disagreed on almost every issue and so the area became two separate towns with the Suksdorfs settling in Bingen (which they named after Bingen on the Rhine in Germany) and the Jewetts, up on the bluff, retaining the name White Salmon for their town.
The bitterness remained for many years and a marker is left in the name of the railroad station. Since neither town would accede in the matter, it became the only railroad station in the United States to bear the name of two towns - "Bingen-White Salmon."
Dairying and stock raising on a small scale were the first sources of livelihood in the area. The largest early day dairy was owned by the Suksdorf brothers who pastured herds of dairy cattle near the Camas Prairie. A.H. Jewett established the first nursery in the area and sold many trees to the new settlers as they came in, thus the start of numerous orchards.
Travel to and from the White Salmon-Bingen area was almost completely by river boats until the railroad was completed. The boats docked 200 yards west of (where the) White Salmon-Hood River Bridge is now and anyone wishing to go to White Salmon walked a flight of 625 steps to the top of the hill. Dock road was used primarily for horse drawn wagons.
At one time Sam Hill tried to buy the Jewett land on which to build his mansion. The agreement was written up and signed, but when Sam Hill proposed a drink to celebrate his new purchase, the agreement dissolved as Mrs. Jewett strongly opposed drinking. He was to have paid $80,000 for the land on which could have been build the now famous Maryhill Museum.
In the 1890s, White Salmon merchants were active in buying and selling wood. This activity brought more money into the communities. Woodcutters received $1.25 per cord for cutting and the same price for delivering the wood to the dock on the river.
In 1910 many people of means bought acreage in the area and with them came the desire for better educational facilities and cultural activities. In 1912 the Leo Theatre was built where Sampson Electric Company is now. At that time silent pictures were in vogue.
For many years White Salmon was a flourishing resort area. Vacationists were coming in from the entire Willamette Valley. The Eyrie, then a well-known resort, was built by C.W.J. Reckers. At this time vacationists could leave White Salmon by horse-drawn vehicles for the Guler hotel in the Trout Lake Valley. About 1905 the Washington Hotel was completed in White Salmon and did a flourishing business for about ten years. The Washington Hotel was built by J.W. Lauterbach and stood where the grade school on Main street is now.
The first road to the Portland-Vancouver area was completed on this side of the river in 1924. It was possible to make the trip before this on a roundabout trail, which took much longer.
The Bingen-White Salmon area is once again undergoing a major change. Project Proud is giving a fresh new look to the towns and with the unification of many of their facilities the circle may be closing to unite the two towns in a way that even the Suksdorfs and Jewetts would approve.

Aunt Norma's Obituary

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, Wa., February 15, 1968, page 3

NORMA J. BILLETTE SERVICES SATURDAY

Norma Jean Billette, nearly 21, died February 12 at University Hospital in Seattle of a lingering illness. Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 17, at Gardner's Chapel in White Salmon, with the Rev. Melvin J. Patton officiating. Burial will be in Goodwill Cemetery at White Salmon.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon L. Billette; three sisters, Susan, Bonnie and Janice, three brothers, Joseph, Jeffrey and Michael, her grandfather, Andrew Shipman and grandmother, Annette Billette, both of Elk River, Minn.
Miss Billette was born Feb. 23, 1947 in Minneapolis, Minn.



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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., February 15, 1968, page 1

MISS BILLETTE'S SERVICES TO BE HELD SAT. FEB. 17TH

Norma Jean Billette who was born Feb. 23, 1947 in Minneapolis, Minn., died Feb. 12 at the University Hospital in Seattle, Wash.
She is survived by: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon L. Billette of Snowden Roard in White Salmon; 3 sisters, Susan, Bonnie and Janice, 3 brothers, Joseph, Jeffrey, and Michael, a grandfather, Andrew Shipman of Elk River, Minn.; and a grandmother, Mrs. Annette Billette, also of Elk River.
Services will be held Saturday morning, Feb. 17, at Gardner's Chapel in White Salmon with Rev. Melvin J. Patton of Hood River officiating. Interment will be at the White Salmon Cemetery.

Elmer Billette's Obit-he was working with Gpa Billette

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., November 29, 1951, page 1

LOGGER KILLED THANKSGIVING

While attempting to winch a wood log last Thanksgiving morning, Elmer Billette, 24, Snowden logger, met instant death. Billette's head was crushed by a falling boom pole which dropped when the cable snapped. The deceased was apparently struck from behind and had no warning of the impending danger.
Leon Billette, a cousin, witnessed the accident which occurred about 10:30 a.m. Gardner's ambulance answered the emergency call to the scene of the fatality on the Bristol road about three miles south of Laws Corner.
Ralph Walker, W.S. chief of police, investigated the accident and Justice of the Peace Van Gladden served as coroner. Billette is survived by a wife and two small children. Funeral services were held at W.S.'s SDA church on Tuesday. The obituary appears elsewhere.



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The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., November 29, 1951, page 4

ELMER NEIL BILLETTE

Elmer Neil Billette, son of Mack and Ina Billette, was born at Mt. Brook January 31, 1925. He began school at Mt. Brook and two years of his life were spent in Bingen and one at Laurel. In the Spring of 1937 the family moved back to Mt. Brook and he started high school, later leaving school to work with his father.
On January 15th, 1944 he was inducted into the army where he served three years. On May 3, 1946 he was given an honorable discharge. May 15th, 1947 he was united in marriage to Donna Jean Keehauver at Arcata, California. The greater part of their married life was spent at Mt. Brook. At different times they lived at Arcata, California, Bingen, Wash.; and Craig, Colorado. During this time logging was his occupation.
Elmer passed away Nov. 22, 1951 from injuries received in a logging accident and at the age of 26 years.
He is survived by his wife, Donna and their two children; Sandra Jean and Debra Eileen; his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Mack Billette of Mt. Brook; two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth Lamb and Mrs. Ray Walker of White Salmon; two brothers, Joseph of the U.S. Army and Robert of the Navy; and also his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. James Dawson of The Dalles, Ore.
He was laid to rest with military honors in the Oddfellows cemetery at White Salmon with VFW and Legion posts officiating. Funeral services were conducted in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, White Salmon, with Rev. Ring officiating, November 27 at 2 p.m.

Uncle Mack's Obit from the Enterprise

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., March 26, 1970, page 1

BILLETTE RITES HELD ON TUESDAY

Mack Billette was born at Albertville, Minnesota on April 22, 1892, the son of Mary and Toussaint Billette. He was the last of a family of six children, having three brothers and two sisters. He passed away March 21st at the Hood River Convalescent Center.
He came west in 1920 after homesteading three or four years in Alberta, Canada. On June 20, 1921 he was united in marriage to Ina Dawson. To this union was born two daughters and three sons.
From 1925 until his retirement he was a logger and sawmill man in this area. He was baptized into the Seventh Day Adventist Church in 1967.
Surviving him is his wife, Ina P. Billette of White Salmon; two daughters: Lucille Walker of White Salmon, Celia Lamb of The Dalles, Oregon, and one son, Joseph Billette. Two other sons, Elmer and Robert Lee Billette, preceded him in death.
Funeral Services were held at Gardner's Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 24th, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor William W. Ring and Pastor Elwood Starr officiating. Interment was in the White Salmon Cemetery.

Info on Grandpa Joe and his family...including immigration date.

I am related to Joseph D.; he would be my great-great uncle. You have his father and mother as Louis and Marie
Billette. Marie died on May 14, 1926 in Minneapolis; we guess that Toussaint died sometime between 1900 and
1908—“on the farm” according to my grandmother. She remembers Joseph’s family, telling me last week from
memory that he had a son named Delphas. We have Joseph D.’s parents as Toussaint and Marie (nee Loiselle)
Billette. The child on the 1900 Census whom you have identified as possibly “Andy” was, in fact, named Aime.
Aime Toussaint Billette was my great grandfather; his daughter Lorraine (my grandmother) is living in California (age
91). When he became an adult, Aime used the name Emil; he died in Black Diamond, Washington, in 1937
(myocarditis from having rheumatic fever as a child). His death certificate identifies his mother as Marie Loiselle
(actually spelled “Mary Louizelle” in the document); she was born in Minnesota in 1864. His brother Mack (Maquire
on the 1900 Census) Billette also moved to Washington State; he died in Klickitat County in 1970. Arthur served in
World War I and was gassed; he was knifed to death in the hallway outside his apartment in Minneapolis in
1941—having apparently argued with someone about the war in Europe. Delvina married a man name Plante, but we
lost track of her after 1920. I think she remarried. Della is identified as a Billette in 1910, but as a Loiselle in 1920.
We’re not sure whether she’s a late child or an adopted relation. Emil Billette had gone north to work as a railroad
engineer at the Uno Mine in St. Louis County before his father’s death, so Joe (who married sooner) inherited the farm
in Wright County. Emil married Emily White in Hibbing in 1911; they had three children: Lorraine, Mardell and
Dean A. Billette. Dean served as a radioman on B-17s during World War II and died a few years ago in Missouri.
Mardell married Robert Hall and died in Colorado.
Toussaint, my great-great grandfather, appears on the city directory for Minneapolis in 1889, 1890 and 1891—living
at 1156 North Fremont Avenue. This residence stayed in the family for many years. He was in Minneapolis that because we have Aime’s baptismal certificate from St. Clothilde’s Church (Catholic, and now called St. Anne’s),
dated February 14, 1886. The French-speaking parish of St. Clothilde’s was established in 1884 to serve a large
population of francophone immigrants from Quebec. Toussaint’s answers on the 1900 Census indicate that he arrived
in the US in 1866 and that he was naturalized. I’m currently seeking the record of his naturalization, which will give
more information on his origins.

(This was an email from Scott S to Patty0802, related to us through Grandpa Joe Billette -JMB)

Death Notice for Dr. Bistodeau from 1902

(Dr. Bistodeau was Grandpa Billette's great-grandpa. -JMB)
Picture from patty0802

Amazing Picture

Seated Left to Right: Ida Agnes (Mrs. Joseph Burgoyne), Georgianna (Mrs. Michael Burgoyne), Sara Emelina (mother), George, Dr. Louis (father) Eugenie (Mrs. Omer Brier), Josephine , (Mrs. Henry Guimont)
Standing Left to Right: Richard , Fred, Elmina, Horace , Alcedes, Alexander, Sarah, Louis and Henry.
The small photo in a frame is James Joseph Edward, away in California.


(The cute old guy in the front, just right of center is Dr. Louis, my g-g-g-grandpa. -JMB)

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~patty0802/bistodeau.htm

Quilt from the Civil War

(This quilt was made by my g-g-g-grandma! I got this picture and information from a website (I did NOT write the caption or take the picture): http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~patty0802/bistodeau.htm

-JMB)

Emelina Bistodeau (Dr. Louis' wife) with the help of five other women, made a red, white and blue star quilt during the Civil War, which is on display in the Minnesota Historical Society Museum. It is a white background with red and blue triangles made into a star pattern; alternating blocks of all white, hand-quilted with the white thread showing a leaf pattern; quilt edged in red trim. It was passed down to her son, Alcedas Bistodeau, then to his daughter, Cecilia Bistodeau Beaudry, then to her daughter, the donor, Odell Beaudry.

We Already Had A Doctor in the Family

My g-g-g-grandpa was the first physician in Dayton Minnesota where he was known as Dr. Louis. I found some pictures of his bag, which is still there in Minnesota. These pictures and this information is copied verbatim from a website I found (I DID NOT WRITE THIS): http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~patty0802/index.htm
-JMB



Physician's bag used by Dr. Louis Bistodeau, first practicing doctor in Dayton. This item is on display at the Minnesota Historical Society


Shortly after marriage, Doctor and Mrs. Emelina Bistodeau traveled from Trois Rivers Quebec, Canada to a little village called St. Anthony Falls, Minnesota, of which is known to all as Minneapolis today. They arrived there on July 8, 1854. Dr. Bistodeau was the first doctor of Dayton, MN. Dr. Bistodeau traveled from Minneapolis to Dayton by walking and riding an Indian pony to care for the sick, later the town's people gave him a carriage.


Later Dr. Bistodeau moved his wife and family from Minneapolis to Dayton to be closer to his patients. There was not as much money in those days, so sometimes the doctor accepted vegetables, eggs or whatever they had for his fee. Dr. Bistodeau delivered many babies and cared for the sick and injured throughout his life. He was always happy helping where it was necessary. His black doctor's bag is now in the Hennepin County Historical Society (Minneapolis).

This is from page 1354 of "History of Hennepin County", Dr. L. Bistodeau came to Dayton from St. Paul, in June 1855. He was a graduate of the Quebec Medical Board of Examiners and he has been the only practicing physician in the town for thirty seven years. He has raised a family of fifteen living children, thus setting a good example, which was exceedingly well followed by the early settlers.

Dr. Bistodeau is also mentioned briefly in the book, "History of Anoka County and the Towns of Champlin and Dayton" published in 1976, on page 175:
"The first settlers of Dayton were Paul Godine and Isaiah Cowet, who came to the town in July 1852. The same year J. Veine made a claim where the village of Dayton now is and Marcellus Boulis and Benjamin Livia settled near the river. In 1854 Francis Thorndyke, R. H. Miller and John Shumway settled in Dayton near the Champlin line. The following year came Dr. L. Bistodeaux, who lived in the town thirty-seven years, and A.C. Kimball, who made a claim on the north shore of Diamond Lake."

Great Grandpa Joe (Billette)'s Profile and then some...

Joseph Delphas BILLETTE was born in Apr 1888 in Minnesota. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Dayton Township, Hennepin County, MN. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Otsego Township, Wright County, MN. He appeared on the census in 1930 in Wright County, MN. He died on Nov 18 1947 in Wright County, MN. He was buried in St. Albert's Cemetery, Albertville, Wright, MN. Parents: Louis Toussaint BILLETTE and Marie LOISELLE .
He was married to Annette BISTODEAU in 1909.

Great Great Grandpa Louis' Profile:
Louis Toussaint BILLETTE was born in Oct 1850 in Canada. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Otsego Township, Wright County, MN. He died before 1910 in Minnesota.
He was married to Marie LOISELLE about 1883. Children were: Aime Toussant BILLETTE, Joseph Delphas BILLETTE, Arthur BILLETTE, Unknown BILLETTE, Delvina BILLETTE.

(According to Grandma Billette, the "unknown Billette" should be Mack Billette who lived up Snowden and sold Grandma and Grandpa Billette the property up there. -JMB)




http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~patty0802/d18.htm#P519

Gracie's Birth Annoucement

Rebecca Trosper and David Snodgrass announce the birth of their daughter, Grace May Kathleen.

The baby girl was born April 29, 2005, at Skyline Hospital in White Salmon. At birth, she weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins sister Ariana, 2, at home.

http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/ARCHIVES/Story.aspx/5529/births

Katie & Jeremy's Wedding Annoucement

Credit:
Date Published to Web: 2/16/2005

Caption:
SPRING WEDDING -- The families of Katie Lynn Trosper and Jeremy Mark Schmid announce the engagement of their children. Katie is the daughter of Shirlene Wang Trosper and Wayne Trosper. Jeremy is the son of Mark and Kristie Schmid.

Katie Trosper becames bride of Jeremy Schmid
June 29, 2005

On Saturday, April 16, 2005, Katie Layne Trosper became the bride of Jeremy Mark Schmid of Trout Lake.

The ceremony was held in the White Salmon Methodist Church to a standing room only crowd that included guests traveling from Florida and Hawaii.

The ceremony began with the couple's mothers Shirley Trosper of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Kristie Schmid of Trout Lake lighting unity tapers.

The bride was given away in marriage by her brother Jamie Trosper and was attended by her cousin Ashley Trosper as maid of honor and Sarah Bray as junior bridesmaid. Gracie Vaughn served as flower girl.

She wore a strapless gown featuring a beaded bodice and a train which laced down the back. Her maid of honor wore a strapless burgundy gown and her attendants wore white satin tea length gowns.

The groom was attended by his brother Adam Schmid as best man, Dustan Woodruff and Jamie Trosper as groomsmen. Issac Wang II was ring bearer.

The groom and his attendants wore black tuxes with camouflage vests and ties.

The reception followed at the White Salmon Elks lodge, which was decorated in dozens of tiny candles, burgundy tulle and white Gerbera daisies.

The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas, Nev.

http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/ARCHIVES/Story.aspx/5723/two-marry-in-white-salmon

Klayton Mark's Birth Annoucement

Schmid's Baby

Jeremy and Katie Schmid, Trout Lake, announce the birth of their son Klayton Mark Schmid.

The baby boy was born March 7, 2006, at 5:04 a.m. in Providence Hood River Hospital.

At birth, he weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and he was 19.5 inches long.

Grandparents are Mark and Kristie Schmid, Trout Lake; Shirlene Trosper, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; and Wayne Trosper, Lyle.

http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/ARCHIVES/Story.aspx/6575/births

Ariana's Birth Annoucement from The Enterprise

Rebecca Trosper and Allen Barajas announce the birth of their daughter, Ariana Serena Kathleen Trosper.

The baby girl was born April 29, 2003, at 3:59 p.m. at Skyline Hospital in White Salmon. At birth, she weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.

Grandparents are Jacklin Boucher, Allen Boucher and John Trosper, all of White Salmon; and Pamela Barajas and Salvador Barajas, Hood River.

http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/ARCHIVES/Story.aspx/3007/births

Obituary for Freda Cleveland, from Shoshone News Press

(Freda Cleveland may be Granny Plummer's sister-in-law, but I need further verification. -JMB)

Freda May Cleveland
Posted: Friday, Sep 05, 2008 - 11:44:24 am PDT
Freda May Cleveland, 79, of Osburn, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2008.

She was born September 3, 1928 in Victor, Mont. to Arch ad Ida May Christy. Freda grew up in the Bitterroot Valley before making hr home in Osburn.

She married Jack Cleveland on March 25, 1955 in Ely, Nev.

Freda and Jack had 4 children and their spouses; Barbara (Mike) Wood of Osburn, Eddie (Sheri) Poindexter of Post Falls, Shirley (the late Peter Flores) of Osburn and Walt (Brenda) Cleveland of Elko, Nev.


She also had 11 grandchildren and their spouses; Kim (Gary) Coast, Linda Chambers of Big Fork, Mont., Jim (Angela) Chambers of Columbus, Mont, Jacqueline Flores of Cottonwood, Ariz., Tina (Jeremy) Flores of Post Falls, Tonya Flores of Nashville, Tenn., Robert (Cheryl) Poindexter of Coeur d'Alene, Christina (Eric) Paine of Post Falls, Starla (Scott) Ricks of Elko, Nev. Shara Cleveland of Nevada and Jack Cleveland of Elko, Nev.

Freda also had 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded n death by her parents, her husband Jack, brother Hugh Christy; 13 other brothers and sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Freda loved spending time with her family. She was a very strong, caring and loving lady. She will be greatly missed.

No services will be held.

http://www.shoshonenewspress.com/articles/2008/09/05/obituaries/freda_may_cleveland.txt

Obituary for Madeline Milne (Grandpa Billette's Sister), Pasadena Star-News

Madeline Lucille Milne

MILNE -Madeline Lucille Milne, born September 30, 1912 in Albertville, MN, passed away August 4, 2003 in Pasadena, CA at the age of 90. Survived by sons, Frank Responts, Ralph Responts; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sisters, Lenore Joyer and Marion Booth. Services will be held at Rose Hills Mortuary, Memorial Chapel, Gate #1, 3888 S. Workman Mill Road, Whittier on Saturday, August 9, 2003, 3:00 P.M. Interment, Rose Hills Memorial Park.

Published in Pasadena Star-News on August 9, 2003

Angelica's Birth Annoucement (The Enterprise)

February 07, 2007

Hargreaves Baby

3rd Class Petty Officer Benjamin James Hargreaves and wife Elaina announce the birth of their daughter, Angelica Ray Hargreaves.

The baby girl was born Jan. 11, 2007, at 2:50 a.m. at Balboa Hospital-Naval Medical Center, San Diego, Calif. At birth, she weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

Grandparents are Beth Plummer, Glenwood; Dick Hargreaves, Yakima; Cameron and Sharon Sevey, Provo, Utah; and Brenda and Joe Hopkins, Hood River, Ore.

Obituary for Lenore Joyer (Grandpa Billette's Sister) from the Mail Tribune of Medford, OR

Lenore Mary Joyer

Lenore Mary Joyer went home to be with our Lord on Nov. 29, 2008, at Three Fountains of Medford. She was born in Albertville, Minn. on Feb. 14, 1918. She married Clement Elliot Joyer in 1931. In 1933, Jacqueline Anne Joyer was born. From 1932 to 1935, Lenore worked in the local school system in Albertville, Minn., to help support the family. In 1940, Clem and Lenore decided to leave Minnesota for the West Coast, where they arrived in Klamath Falls, Ore. In 1951, they moved to Medford, Ore., where they have lived ever since.

Lenore is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Billette and Annette Bistodeau Billette; brothers, Elvin Bistodeau, Delphos Billette, Leon Billette and Richard Billette; three sisters, Madeline Milne, Helen Rahn and Lena Glass. Lenore was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 wonderful years, Clement Joyer; daughter, Jacqueline Ann Hackett; and one grandson, Joseph.

She is survived by one sister, Marion Booth; 10 grandchildren, John (Chong), Wayne (Sherri), Jerry (Barb), Mary (Jim), David, Margaret (Toni), Marlene (Tony), Michael (Val), Theresa, Stephen (Chris); 36 great-grandchildren; and 28 great-great-grandchildren.

She was very active in the Catholic Church Altar Society and a Pink Lady with Providence Guild.

A viewing will be held at Conger~Morris, Medford, on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. A rosary will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. The funeral will be held on Friday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Oakdale.

Arrangements by Conger~Morris Funeral Directors, Medford, 772-7111.

Letter from Nicky Cleveland to me (JMB), May 18, 2000

Found G-ma Schnackenberge family info...
If you are at the library, please see what you can find on: Christian Oleson Cleveland, immigrated fom Norway (Christiansand) 1850 to New York. In WI first. Iowa 1880 census (Decatur county):wife Albertina & 7 children- Otto, Charles, Albertina, Anna, Christian, Elice, Lina, Emilia. (Oleson used for surname) 1885 ND census children: Christina, Charles, Christian, Elice, Lina, Eilia. (Cleveland surname). Bottineau county, ND settlers. Christian Oleson b. 1829-1831 Norway d. 1889 Overly ND m. Albertina Christina Tonnessen b. abt 1834-1836 Norway d. 7 Oct 1906. All children born in WI...
Nicky

Josh & Dez Wedding

Credit:
Date Published to Web: 6/27/2007

Caption:
JUST MARRIED -- Joshua Billette and Dezeree McCracken were married on June 23, 2007 in Trout Lake.

Spencer & Sara (The Enterprise)

Credit:
Date Published to Web: 9/21/2005

Caption:
NOVEMBER WEDDING -- Sarah Billette, daughter of Joseph and Susan Billette of Lyle, will become the bride of Spencer Crabb on Nov. 19 at the United Church of Christ in The Dalles.

Scott and Keturah's Wedding Annoucement (The Enterprise)

Keturah Connolly became the bride of Scott Billette on Feb. 24 at St. Peter's Landmark in The Dalles.

The bride is the daughter of Roger Connolly, Lafayette, La., and Colleen Connolly, White Salmon. The groom is the son of Jeffrey and Kristie Billette, Snowden.

Oscar Stenberg performed the ceremony before family and friends.

Kili Connolly, Kamrah Connolly, Jacque Stencil and Jennifer Jenks served as attendants for the bride. Ushers were Todd Nunn, Philip Wang, Shaun Billette and Jason Schultz.

After the ceremony, a reception was held at the White Salmon Elks Lodge.

The bride is a 1999 Columbia High graduate. The groom graduated from Columbia in 1992.

Following a honeymoon trip to Hawaii, the couple is now at home in Dallesport.

Obituary for Grandpa Billette from The Enterprise

Leon Joseph Billette, 75, died at his home in Dallesport on June 2, 2001.

Mr. Billette was born on June 3, 1925, in Albertville, Minn., to Joseph D. and Annette (Bistodeau) Billette. He grew up in Minnesota and on June 28, 1945, he married Viola Shipman in Minneapolis. The couple moved to the mid-Columbia area in 1948.

Mr. Billette worked on relocation of railroad signals when the John Day Dam was built and he also worked as a logger. At heart, however, he was always a farmer.

He enjoyed gardening, roses and talking to people. Mr. Billette loved his family and will be greatly missed by them.

Survivors include his wife Viola; sons Joseph, Lyle, and Jeff and Mike, White Salmon; daughters Susan Coleman, Lyle, Bonnie Meyer, Gresham, Ore., and Janice Billette, Hood River, Ore.; sisters Madeline Milne, Pasadena, Calif., Lenore Joyer, Medford, Ore., Lena Glass, Eugene, Ore., and Marian Booth, Minneapolis, Minn.; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Billette was preceded in death by daughter Norma Jean in 1968 and by three brothers and one sister.

Graveside services for Mr. Billette will be held Friday, June 8, 2001, at 1 p.m. at the White Salmon Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Gardner Funeral Home of White Salmon.

Kurtis' Birth Annoucement

Billette's Baby

Scott and Keturah Billette, Dallesport, announce the birth of their son, Kurtis Scott Billette.

The baby boy was born Aug. 7, 2001, at 1:16 a.m. at Skyline Hospital in White Salmon. At birth, he weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Roger Connolly, Lafayette, La.; Colleen Connolly and Bill Muncey, White Salmon; and Jeff and Kristie Billette, White Salmon.

Shaun & Michelle's Wedding (The Enerprise)

October 11, 2001

Michelle Lee Baumgarten and Shaun Howard Billette were married in Rheingarten Park in White Salmon on Aug. 4, 2001.

The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Margie Baumgarten, White Salmon. The groom is the son of Janice Billette, Dallesport, and Lenny Burris, Lyle.

Tiffany Baumgarten was maid of honor and Tera McElrany, Keri Brandt and Angie Clark were bridesmaids.

Kevin Whitson was best man and groomsmen were Scott Billette, Nathan Ziegler and Damon Coleman.

Ushers were Mark Baumgarten and Brandon Richardson. The couple's daughter, Miranda Billette, was the flower girl. Joshua Baumgarten was the ringbearer.

Joseph and Heidi's Wedding (The Enterprise)

Two to marry in The Dalles
Heidi Billette to become Mrs. Joseph Bodolay
March 24, 2004

Heidi Billette, Lyle, will marry Joseph Bodolay, Lyle, on March 27, 2004, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in The Dalles.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Joseph and Susan Billette. The future groom is the son of Joseph and Margie Bodolay.

Father Todd Unger is scheduled to perform the ceremony.

Sarah Billette will serve as maid of honor while bridesmaids will be Kimberly Green and Debbie Pettitt.

Best man will be Zach Manning and groomsmen will be Jimmy Bodolay and Justin Bodolay.

Kurtis Billette will be the ringbearer and Miranda Billette the flower girl.

Following the wedding, a reception will be held in the church parish center.

The bride-to-be graduated from Lyle High School and Yakima Valley Community College.

The future groom also graduated from Lyle High and from Columbia Gorge Community College.

The couple plans a wedding trip to Cabo, Mexico.

Kraig's Birth Annoucements

From The Enterprise
Billette's Baby

Joshua Leon Billette and Dezeree Knykole McCracken, Trout Lake, announce the birth of their son, Kraig Michael Edward Billette.

The baby boy was born Feb. 28, 2006, at 12:44 a.m. at Skyline Hospital in White Salmon. At birth, he weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Dean and Melissa Rodgers, Trout Lake; Michael and Sandy Billette, Snowden; and Perry and Rochelle Musgrove, Trout Lake.

From The Goldendale Sentinel
Kraig Michael Edward Billette was born Feb. 28, 2006 at Skyline Hospital to Dezeree McCracken and Joshua Billette.

He weighed 8 pounds and 2 ounces.

Maternal grandparents are Dean and Melissa Rodgers of Trout Lake.

Paternal grandparents are Michael and Sandy Billette, of Snowden, and Perry and Rochelle Musgrove, of Trout Lake.

Birth Annoucement for Hailey

Bodolay's Baby

Joseph and Heidi Bodolay, Dallesport, announce the birth of their daughter, Hailey Ann-Marie Bodolay.

The baby girl was born Dec. 10, 2006, at 1:32 p.m. at Providence/St. Vincents in Portland, Ore. At birth, she weighed 2 pounds 3.5 ounces and was 13.5 inches long.

Grandparents are Joseph and Susan Billette, Lyle, and Joseph and Margie Bodolay, Lyle.

Grandpa Plummer's Obit from The Enterprise

DANIEL PLUMMER

Daniel Franklin Plummer, 74, died on Feb. 11, 2007, at the Hood River Care Center. He was born to James Ralph Pummer and Eunice Faye O'Dell in Wilberton, Kan., on Sept. 24, 1932.

He moved to Bingen in 1967. He worked as a miner and mill worker for most of his life.

Mr. Plummer is survived by wife, Mary Pummer, White Salmon; nine children Kathryn Hayes, Dallesport, Charels Crowell, Kamai, Idaho, Daniel P. Plummer, Beeville, Texas, Elizabeth Burris, Glenwood, David Plummer, White Salmon, Roshelle Musgrove, Trout Lake, Clayton Plummer, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Thomas Plummer, White Salmon, and Mitchell Plummer, Underwood; sisters Joyce Laterneaux and Jean Fratheim, both of Aberdeen, Charlene Head, Rose Bud, Ark., and Marsha Lingar, Tri Cities; brother James Plummer, Wallace, Idaho; 23 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and seven great, great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Feb. 15 and 17, 2007.

Granny Plummer's Obit from The Enterprise Archive

MARY PLUMMER

Mary Alecia Plummer, formerly of White Salmon, died in her home on March 6, 2007.

She was born on Nov. 9, 1932, in Santa Monica, Calif. She was the daughter of Charles and Katheryn Cleaveland. She was a graduate of Wallace High School in Wallace, Idaho, before attending Columbia Gorge Community College several years later. She was united in marriage to Daniel F. Plummer on May 12, 1953. They were married 54 years before he preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 2007.

The Plummers lived in White Salmon for many years, where she worked for Head Start, Whitson Elementary and Klickitat County Senior Services. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, reading and science fiction. Her love of life was only exceeded by her love for family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Katheryn Hays, Dallesport, Charles Crowel, Kuski, Idaho, Dan Plummer, Bee Vill, Texas, Elizabeth Plummer, Glenwood, David Plummer, White Salmon, Rochelle Billette-Musgrove, Trout Lake, Clayton Plummer, Roseburg, Ore., Thomas Plummer, White Salmon, and Mitchell Plummer, Underwood; 23 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and seven great, great-grandchildren; brothers Jack and Tom Cleaveland, Post Falls, Idaho; and sisters Joy Trower, Spokane, and Rosie Pheming, Post Falls, Idaho.

Funeral services were held at Gardner Funeral Home in White Salmon on March 13, 2007. She was buried at White Salmon Cemetery.

A memorial (Angel Fund) has been established in her name at Whitson Elementary School in White Salmon.

Mom's Obit from The Enterprise Archives

ROCHELLE MUSGROVE

After a seven-year battle with breast cancer, Rochelle Faye Billette Musgrove of Trout Lake passed away on Nov. 15, 2009, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.

Rochelle was born on Feb. 27, 1961, in Baxter Springs, Kan., to Daniel and Mary Plummer. She grew up in the Bingen-White Salmon area with her parents and eight siblings and graduated from Columbia High School in 1979. Following high school, Rochelle married Michael Billette and together they had four children, Jeremy, Joshua, Jared and Jessica. In 2001, Rochelle married Perry Musgrove and together they had a son, Jarin Musgrove.

Rochelle was an avid believer in giving back to her community and was a leader in the Boy Scouts of America, a member of Fire Districts 1 and 3, provided community outreach for H.U.G.S. Fair, taught CPR, First Aid and safety education classes. Rochelle was employed at Skyline Hospital for 18 years, working first with the Lifeline program and then her dream job of becoming an EMT.

Rochelle is survived by her brothers Charles Crowel, Daniel, David, Clayton, Thomas and Mitchell Plummer; sisters Kathryn Hayes and Elizabeth Burris; her husband Perry Musgrove; sons Jarin Musgrove, Jeremy (Sandy), Joshua (Dezeree), and Jared Billette; daughter Jessica (Steven) Neilson; and former husband Michael Billette. The lights of her life were her grandsons, Kraig, Atticus and Archie Billette.

Services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the White Salmon Cemetery on Snowden Road with a potluck gathering at the Trout Lake Grange at 3 p.m.

Donations can be made to the Rochelle Billette Musgrove Memorial Fund at any branch of Columbia River Bank.