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Mary Beatrice "Bee" Gage

• Birth*: Mary Beatrice "Bee" Gage was born on 16 September 1922 at Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Lloyd Malcolm Durkee Jr.
• Death*: Mary Beatrice "Bee" Gage died in Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, on 15 October 2008, at the age of 86.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of John Edward "Ed" Gage at John Day, Grant County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Mary Beatrice "Bee" Gage appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of John Edward "Ed" Gage at John Day, Grant County, Oregon.
• Married Name: Her married name was Durkee.
• (Witness) Census: Mary Beatrice "Bee" Gage appeared on the census of 1950 in the household of Lloyd Malcolm Durkee Jr. at Crook County, Oregon.
• (Surviving Parent M) Obituary: Mary Beatrice "Bee" Gage survived her son (Robert John "Bobby" Durkee) and was listed in the obituary as Mary Durkee of Prineville (Obituary dated on 3 April 2001.)

Parents:

Bonnie Belle Gage

• Birth*: Bonnie Belle Gage was born on 3 January 1926 at Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married an unknown person on 27 October 1943 at Crook County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, on 18 November 2007, at the age of 81.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of John Edward "Ed" Gage at John Day, Grant County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Bonnie Belle Gage appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of John Edward "Ed" Gage at John Day, Grant County, Oregon.

Parents:

Artice Gage

• Birth*: Artice Gage was born on 19 December 1927 at Lovelock, Pershing County, Nevada.
• Marriage*: She married Clarence Allen on 23 May 1947 at Crook County, Oregon.
• Death*: Artice Gage died in Powell Butte, Crook County, Oregon, on 30 September 2016, at the age of 88.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of John Edward "Ed" Gage at John Day, Grant County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Artice Gage appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of John Edward "Ed" Gage at John Day, Grant County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 23 May 1947,her married name was Allen.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Artice J. Allen, 88, died Sept. 30, 2016, at her home in Powell Butte. She was born Dec. 19, 1927, in Lovelock, Nev., to Ed and Elizabeth (Dove) Gage. Artice grew up and attended school in Prineville. Artice married Clarence Allen in 1947 and spent the first few years of marriage living on a ranch in Paulina. They moved to Prineville in 1951. In 1963, Clarence and Artice moved to Powell Butte. Artice was instrumental in raising, breeding and selling cattle. Those cows brought her joy and aggravation. Thanks to her family, she was able to enjoy them to the last branding. Followed with daily discussions of what to sell and what to keep. Artice loved spending time with her family hunting, fishing and camping in the Ochocos. Artice is survived by son, Joe (Judy) Allen; daughter, Penny Allen; grandchildren Brian (Neva) and their children, Kierra, Mica, EJ, Rebecca and Clayton; Clay (Casie) and their children, Benny, Zac, Jace and Maycee; Katie (Zach) Garrett; and her beloved baby brother, Gerald (Linda) Gage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, in 2002 and son, "Spud" Eddie Allen, in 1990. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Indian School or an organization of your choice through Juniper Ridge Funeral Home, 678 N. Main St., Prineville, OR 97754 or (541) 362-5606.
  Central Oregonian () , obit for Artice J. Allen December 19, 1927 ~ September 30, 2016, GenealogyBank.com (https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/1600372472A368D0-1600372472A368D0 : accessed 17 January 2025) on Thursday, 13 October 2016 Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.

Parents:

Lloyd Malcolm Durkee Jr.

• Birth*: Lloyd Malcolm Durkee Jr. was born on 24 March 1921 at Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Beatrice "Bee" Gage, daughter of John Edward "Ed" Gage and Elizabeth Dove.
• Death*: Lloyd Malcolm Durkee Jr. died in Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, on 17 September 2008, at the age of 87.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of Lloyd M. Durkee Sr (26 Oct 1895 WI-5 Dec 1981 Prineville) & Louise C. (20 Aug 1897-11 Aug 1989)
  
  Crook County Genealogy Society Obituary Book 2 p 56 (his) & Obituary Book 4 p 35 (hers.)
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1950 at Crook County, Oregon.
• (Surviving Parent M) Obituary: He survived his son (Robert John "Bobby" Durkee) and was listed in the obituary as Lloyd Durkee of Prineville (Obituary dated on 3 April 2001.)

Robert John "Bobby" Durkee

• Birth*: Robert John "Bobby" Durkee was born on 25 August 1947 at Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Oregon on 1 April 2001, at the age of 53.
• Burial*: He was buried after 1 April 2001 in Juniper Haven Cemetery (Pioneer Purple Section) at Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 1950 in the household of Lloyd Malcolm Durkee Jr. at Crook County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Robert John Durkee
  Robert (Bobby) John Durkee of Prineville died at his home from a heart related problem on Sun., April 1. He was 53 years old.     
  He was born Aug. 25, 1947 to Lloyd and Mary (Gage) Durkee in Prineville. He attended schools in Crook County where he also graduated from high school. He joined the US Navy See Bees as a Heavy Equipment Operator. In 1968 he married Linda Phelps in Prineville. He served two tours in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart. After returning from the Navy he attended two years of college at COCC. After college he worked for Les Schwab for approximately five years. He then owned numerous businesses in Prineville and settled into the real estate business expanding to real estate development and contracting.     
  He enjoyed fishing (particularly in Alaska), hunting, spending time with family and drinking coffee at Barr's Cafe visiting with friends. He and his wife Linda enjoyed traveling to their winter home in Yuma, Arizona.     
  Survivors include his wife Linda of Prineville; parents, Lloyd and Mary Durkee of Prineville; son and daughter-in-law R.J. and Sharon Durkee of Prineville; daughter and son-in-law, Tami and Trent Ough of Prineville; granddaughter, Teagan Ough of Prineville; grandson, Taran Ough of Prineville; sisters, Nancy O'Connor of Bend, Susan Conover of Folsom, Calif., and Maria Dawson of Odessa, Texas; brother, Steve Durkee of Prineville and numerous nieces and nephews.     
  Memorial donations may be made in his name to Pioneer Memorial Hospice.     
  services were held April 4. Whispering Pines Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
  Date Published to Web: 4/3/2001
  
  http://www.centraloregonian.com/ on Tuesday, 3 April 2001 Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.

Parents:

Clarence Allen

• Birth*: Clarence Allen was born on 17 June 1922.
• Marriage*: He married Artice Gage, daughter of John Edward "Ed" Gage and Elizabeth Dove, on 23 May 1947 at Crook County, Oregon.
• Death*: Clarence Allen died on 4 February 2002, at the age of 79.
• Burial*: He was buried after 4 February 2002 in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial ID: 23023857) at Powell Butte, Crook County, Oregon.

Lola Fae Gover

• Birth*: Lola Fae Gover was born on 3 August 1931 at Manhattan, Gallatin County, Montana.
• Marriage*: She married Pat Edlin Gage, son of John Edward "Ed" Gage and Elizabeth Dove.
• Death*: Lola Fae Gover died in Lakeview, Lake County, Oregon, on 14 June 2010, at the age of 78.

• Married Name: Her married name was Gage.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Lola Gage, 78, Longtime Lakeview resident, Lola Gage age 78 died at her home on June 14, 2010, following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 3, 1931, in Manhattan, Mont., to Carl and Fern (Nickerson ) Gover. She was raised in Prineville, and was married to her high school sweetheart, Pat Gage. After living in many places in Oregon, the couple moved to Lakeview, Ore. in 1961. Lola was Dr. William Strieby's office manager for 28 years. Pat and Lola owned Lakeview Boot and Shoe Repair for 20 years. When she retired, she was working for Drs. Kim and Jamie Broomfield. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Pat; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Gloria Gage, Ed and Sheila Gage, and daughter and son-in-law Vickie and Brady Feigner; grandchildren, Kaci Castle, Carly and Rod Alves, Krista and Abel Harrington, Jackie and Shea Robinson, Jessica, Jill and Justin Gage, and Kelly Partin; great-grandchildren, Cody and Kiley Castle, Dayton and Benny Alves and Bailey Harrington, Jake, Josh and Ferron Charlton, and Eagle Hewitt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Darrel "Cork" and Judy Gover, and Cliff and Barb Gover; brother-in-law, Jerry "Doop" Gage and wife Linda; sister, Artice Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Bob Gover. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday June 19, 2010, at 11 a.m., at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rich Landrith officiating. A pot luck luncheon will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the services. Contributions in memory of Lola may be made to Lakeview Home Health and Hospice, 700 S. J St., Lakeview, OR 97630, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
  Central Oregonian (Prineville, Oregon) 20 June 2010, obit for Lola Gage, GenealogyBank.com (https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/14BA4EB035734210-14BA4EB035734210 : accessed 17 January 2025) on Sunday, 20 June 2010 Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.

Eddie James "Spud" Allen

• Birth*: Eddie James "Spud" Allen was born on 4 April 1948 at Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Wheeler County, Oregon, on 15 November 1990, at the age of 42.
• Burial*: He was buried after 15 November 1990 in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial ID: 23023841) at Powell Butte, Crook County, Oregon.

Parents:

Kenneth Vivian Dove

• Birth*: Kenneth Vivian Dove was born on 1 January 1925 at Mitchell, Wheeler County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Marian Danko on 21 August 1948 at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
• Death*: Kenneth Vivian Dove died in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, on 3 September 2006, at the age of 81.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Thomas Dove at Mitchell, Wheeler County, Oregon.
• Obituary: An obituary appeared in the on Thursday, 7 September 2006 Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the KENNETH DOVE
  Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home
  Long-time resident, Kenneth Dove died September 3, 2006, from age related complications.
  Ken was born in Mitchell, Oregon, to Tom and Francis Dove on January 1, 1925.
  Ken graduated from high school just prior to entry into the service completing an agricultural vocational course.
  Ken enlisted in the Army in March 1943. He was trained as a paratrooper and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Ken participated in the Battle of Normandy where he was wounded in action by enemy shell fire. Ken was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
  After Ken's honorable discharge from the Army, he married Marian Danko on August 21, 1948, in Tacoma, Washington.
  Ken worked at the Mount Rainier Ordinance Depot until 1962 when he went to work for Bonneville Power Administration until 1970 when he purchased Kennewick Disposal. He sold Kennewick Disposal in 1974 and went to work for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 598 from which he retired in 1985.
  He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Inez and daughter, Mary Capps.
  Ken is survived by his wife, Marian of 58 years; son, Tom and wife Lee Ann Dove of Gig Harbor; son, Tim and wife, Joan Dove of Aberdeen; daughter, Susan and husband, Eddie Alves of Dayton; daughter, Sally and husband, Bob Merk of Pasco; grandchildren, Amy and Brandon Miller, Tim, Kelly, Geri, Mindy, Marcus, Catherine, Rie, Christina, Josh, Noah, Bria, Mike, Jake, Travis, Sam, Randy and Jenny.
  Ken was a man of few words but when he spoke you knew where you stood. He always championed the underdog.
  The family wishes to express their heartfelt thank you to the staff at Canyon Lakes Restorative and Rehabilitation Center for the care and affection given over the last few years.
  Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Desert Lawn Memorial Park on the corner of 10th and Union in Kennewick.
  The family invites you to sign their online guest book at www. muellersfuneralhomes.com.
  Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, WA)
  Date: September 8, 2006
  Author: Obituaries
  Page: A13 on Friday, 8 September 2006 Kennewick, Benton County, Washington.

Parents:

Inez Fay Dove

• Birth*: Inez Fay Dove was born on 28 January 1929 at Mitchell, Wheeler County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Robert Allen Norbeck on 19 August 1946 at Pierce County, Washington.
• Death*: Inez Fay Dove died in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, on 27 July 1981, at the age of 52.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Thomas Dove at Mitchell, Wheeler County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 19 August 1946,her married name was Norbeck.

Parents:

William Marcus Dove

• Birth*: William Marcus Dove was born on 16 March 1933 at Mitchell, Wheeler County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, on 25 November 2014, at the age of 81.

Parents:

Frederick Ray Dove

• Birth*: Frederick Ray Dove was born on 24 January 1938 at Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington.
• Death*: He died in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, on 16 March 2017, at the age of 79.

Parents:

Barbara Lee Dove

• Birth*: Barbara Lee Dove was born on 17 May 1945 at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
• Death*: She died in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, on 28 July 2019, at the age of 74.
• Burial*: She was buried after 28 July 2019 in New Tacoma Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial 228066525) at University Place, Pierce County, Washington.

• Married Name: Her married name was Capps.

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