Fay Almetta Paustian, 83, of Baker City passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, at her residence in Beehive Homes. Gray’s West & Co. has been entrusted with the arrangements. At her request, no services have been planned.

Paustian was born June 8, 1934, to Ross and Irma (Ray) Raymond in Woodburn. At a very young age, she moved to Grant County, and she graduated from Prairie City High School in 1952. She married Gordon Bruce Paustian on May 28, 1960, in Winnemucca, Nevada, and together they raised five children: Carrol, David, Tamara, Gary and Almetta.

Her main occupation was being a homemaker, but she also worked for Kolb & Oster, Pioneer Federal Bank, Ben’s Transfer, Baker School District and the Grant County Assessor’s Office. She retired from Baker School District. Paustian enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, gardening, bowling, square dancing and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. While in school, she played volleyball and was in band. She also volunteered at Baker Co-op for the past several years. She did many great things in her life but the accomplishment she was most appreciated for was being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Gordon Paustian, of Baker City; daughter Carrol Titus and son-in-law Bob Titus of Prairie City; son David Paustian of Baker City; daughter Tamara Zemmer and son-in-law Ron Meng of Baker City; son Gary Paustian and daughter-in-law Sherri Paustian of Nampa, Idaho; son-in-law Lee Fuge of Canby; brother Delmas Raymond and sister-in-law Mary Raymond of Prairie City; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Almetta Rene Fuge.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heart ‘n’ Home Hospice through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel at 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.

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