Alta Mae Telfer Brocket

Alta Mae Brockett, 85, passed away at home in Redmond, Saturday, April 25.

She was born May 25, 1923 in Prineville, to Donald Joseph Telfer and Edna Anna Hunt.

Except for a period of less than a year, she lived her entire life in Central Oregon. She lived her earliest years in Ashwood, now a ghost town. She was probably most noted for the delicious cinnamon rolls, sourdough chocolate cake and sourdough spice cake she baked while working at Black Butte Ranch.

She loved to knit, crochet, read, play pinochle and do cross stitch before it became impossible for her to do so. She enjoyed growing African violets and other houseplants. Baseball was her favorite sport, and the Mariners was her favorite team. She, along with her husband, will be remembered for their hospitality and willingness to give a helping hand in a time of need to family or a stranger.

She is survived by her sons, Donald Victor Brockett (wife, Pat), Charles Robert Brockett (wife, Ellen), nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Faye Dunbar (husband, Arlo), and Glenda Beardsley; brothers, Glen Mickel (wife, Rosemary) and Weldon Mickel. Her husband Ettis and daughter, Bonnie preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were sisters, Helen Telfer, Golda Sloan, Helen Carlson, Joyce Stout and brothers, Donald and George Telfer.

Memorial services were held at Smith Rock Community Church in Terrebonne on Saturday, May 9.

Contributions are suggested to Redmond-Sisters Hospice, 2265 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond 97756. Private interment at Redmond Memorial Cemetery, serving the family with dignity, Deschutes Memorial Chapel of Bend.