OBITUARY: John Macy, 2003; Baker county, Oregon
surname: Macy, Hunt

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John Macy 

John Macy, 81, a longtime Baker City resident, died Jan. 3, 2003, at St.
Elizabeth Health Services. 

His funeral was today at 2 p.m. at Gray's West & Company Pioneer Chapel.
Pastor Ralph Holcomb of Baker City Christian Church officiated. Vault
interment followed at Mount Hope Cemetery. 

A reception will be held at 5 p.m. today at 413 Washington Ave. 

Mr. Macy was born Aug. 17, 1921, in Baker City. His parents were Clyde and
Elizabeth Macy. He had three older sisters: Gladys, Pauline, and Norma, as
well as two younger brothers, Billy and Bobby. 

He enlisted in the National Guard in September 1938 at age 17. He was in the
Combat Infantry, 41st Division, F-Company, Baker, Ore. He served for five
years and nine months. Coming home, he was viewed as nothing short of a hero
by both his family and country. 

After his return, he met a beautiful young girl by the name of Laurel Belle
Hunt. They were soon wed and raised five children: Melvin, Terry, Jacque,
Candice and Howard. 

He was a special husband, dad and grandfather to numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. 

Mr. Macy retired from Weyerhauser in Springfield. After traveling for several
years, he and Laurel settled back in Baker City. He enjoyed fishing, camping
and time spent with his family. 

Survivors include his wife, Laurel; three sons, Melvin, Terry and Howard; two
daughters, Jacque and Candice; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his sister Gladys, brother Billy and granddaughter
Kristi. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the John Macy Memorial Fund in care of
Gray's West & Company, P.O. Box 726, Baker City, OR 97814. 
Obituary of, 2003; Baker county, Oregon