GALYEN MAINE, Bernice Mae

The Record-Courier 14 Dec 2012 Bernice Mae Galyen Maine, 93, of Baker City died Dec. 4, 2012, at Settler’s Park Assisted Living Facility. A Funeral service was held Friday, Dec. 7, at the Haines Baptist Church in Haines Oregon with Pastor Jack Hatfield officiating. A reception followed at the church fellowship hall. Interment took place Saturday at 10 a.m. (Pacific Time) at the Rosedale Memorial Cemetery in Payette, Idaho. Bernice Mae Galyen Maine was born Nov. 30, 1919, in Tilden, Neb., to Fred and Ella Schumacher. In August of 1936 she married Elmer Galyen. They moved to Oregon Slope near Ontario with Elmer’s parents. Bernice and Elmer made their home on the Oregon Slope until 1968 when Elmer passed away. During these years they raised five wonderful children. In August of 1976 Bernice married Harold Maine and moved to the Malheur Butte area where they made their home and farmed until Harold passed away in 2005. After Harold passed away she moved to Haines, Ore., to live with her daughter Marlene McCullough. Bernice was a wonderful friend, a caring grandma and the “Best Mother in the World.” She was a hard worker and helpmate. She worked at Pioneer Grade School in Ontario as the beloved cook for 21 years. Throughout the years Bernice was very active in her community and various clubs including Hyline Club, Salona Club, Auxiliary Club, and the Community Club. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Payette, Idaho for several decades and in her latter years she was a member of the Baptist Church in Haines, Ore-gon. Bernice enjoyed camping, playing games and especially being with her family! She was preceded in death by her parents, two beloved husbands Elmer and Harold, two brothers, two sisters two granddaughters and one great grandson. She is survived by her children, Marlene McCullough, Jim and Peggy Galyen, Gary and Ruth Galyen, Ken and Alene Galyen, Shari and Steve Cornell fifteen grandchildren and 24 great grand children. She is also survived by the family she shared with Harold, Merl and Art Maine, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian organization that helps people in need, through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.