Edmond L. Koons Obituary (1933 - 2015)

Edmond Loyd Koons, 81 died on February 18, 2015 at his residence in Baker City, Oregon. Interment took place Friday, February 27, 2015 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City, Oregon. Edmond was born December 15, 1933 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Paul and Irene (White) Koons. After graduating from Hamilton High in Los Angeles, California he entered the Navy and served honorably as a Navy photographer and cameraman from October 28, 1952 through October 26, 1956. Upon discharge from the Navy Edmond continued to work as a cameraman. His career as a Cinematographer included Hollywood motion pictures and other cinema projects until his retirement. Edmond moved from Los Angeles to Baker City, Oregon to enjoy the outdoors and the seclusion of country living. His hobbies included canning, fishing and participating in activities as an Elks member. Survivors include his sister Pauline Rich of Burbank, California; daughters, Karen Koons of Culver City, California and Peggy Moreno of Playa Vista, California; son Kenny Koons of Oroville, California; and one grandchild. Gray's West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Avenue, Baker City, Oregon is handling the arrangements.