Laray Violette

Evelyn LaRay Violette, 85, passed away on October 24, 2026, in Baker City, Oregon.

Evelyn was born on September 25, 1941, in Halfway, Oregon, to Everett and Donnie (Koopman) Higgins. She attended Baker High School and Boise Business College.

Evelyn worked in family services for The Salvation Army and also worked at Dairy Queen in Baker City. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and was an avid reader.
Evelyn married Michael Violette, and they later divorced.

Family was at the heart of Evelyn’s life. She was devoted to her family and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Large family gatherings shared over good food were among her favorite memories.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Rachel Ricketts of Payette, Idaho; her brother, Donald Higgins of Battle Ground, Washington; her cousins, Melva Knutson of Ronan, Montana, and Doug Durrett of Idaho; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Donnie Higgins; her son, Scot Violette; and her granddaughter, Kirstin Andrews.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway, Oregon. Service details will be announced at a later date.