Merle “Stocky” Stockwell, 94, of John Day passed away Dec. 13 at the Blue Mountain Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Canyon City. A reception will follow the service at the Snaffle Bit Dinner House.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Seneca School Foundation or the Blue Mountain Hospital Foundation through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.