Mary Jo Borden Obituary (1938 - 2023)

On November 27, 2023, Mary Jo Borden, 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side after a brief illness. Mary Jo cared deeply for her family and friends and was always willing to help others in any way she could. She was well known for baking her favorite espresso cookies and delivering them to family and friends with her warm smile several times each month. Mary Jo was passionately involved with the Baker Elks Lodge, Community Connection Senior Center, and Meadowbrook Assisted Living, where she resided. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her sons, Mark (Stacy) DeLong of Baker City, OR; Scott (Cindy Jo) DeLong of LaGrande, OR; Craig (Louise) McEnroe of San Clemente, CA; Clay McEnroe (Christina) of Baker City, OR; sister, Janice Campbell, and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. There will be no public service at her request, but we will celebrate Mary Jo's life the best way we know how. We will always carry your memory in our hearts.