DEPARTED CLASSMATES

• Leslie Eiring - October 2, 2025

  Leslie Ann Eiring
  
  May 14, 1951 - October 2, 2025
  
  Riverside, California
  
  
  
  Leslie Ann Eiring passed on October 2, 2025, in Riverside, California, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and love. She was born on May 14, 1951 in Eastern Oregon to Walter and Mary Eiring. Leslie attended school in Hermiston for 12 years, graduating with the HHS Class of 1969.
  
  Leslie’s passion for learning and helping others led her to Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where she earned a B.S. degree in special education in 1973. It was there, during a transformative sign language course, that Leslie discovered her calling: to support and empower children with unique needs. Her dedication was evident as she served as a student teacher at the Oregon School for the Deaf, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey in education.
  
  Transitioning seamlessly from her academic pursuits to her professional career, Leslie joined the faculty at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside in the fall of 1973. She taught in the Multi-Handicapped Unit, and in 1976, co-authored the instructional book Joy of Learning: Creative Individualization for Deaf Multi-Handicapped Children, which is still available in libraries.
  
  Leslie’s commitment to nurturing others extended beyond the classroom and into her family life. As an unmarried woman, she adopted four children from diverse backgrounds—Maya from India, Margo from Romania, Steven from Bulgaria, and Michelle of Hispanic descent—each child welcomed with unconditional love and support. She faced the challenges of parenthood with resilience and grace, weaving together a family built on acceptance and understanding.
  
  In 2012, Leslie found love with Roger Smith, and together they created a blended family of eight children. Leslie and her husband traveled from Riverside, California, to attend the next HHS class of 1969 reunion.
  
  Leslie retired from teaching in 2014 after 41 years. She had been ill for several years prior to her passing and was taken care of by her husband Roger.
  
  Many of Leslie’s Hermiston High School classmates expressed their admiration for her kindness, gentle spirit, and love of reading through heartfelt memories. According to one classmate, “Leslie was such a soft spoken, gentle Spirit in this world.” Another friend shared, “She is and was an amazing sweet person.” Reflecting on their families’ close bond, a classmate recalled, “Our families were close friends—I am sorry to say after her parents passed away I lost contact with her. Such a good friend, oh how she loved to read.”
  
  Leslie is survived by her devoted husband Roger Smith, her beloved children Maya, Margo, Steven, and Michelle, and her brother Stephen Eiring (HHS Class of 1971). Her legacy endures in the lives she touched, the family she built, and the community she served. As we reflect on Leslie’s life, we celebrate a woman who gave freely of her heart, inspired others to embrace compassion, and showed us all the true meaning of kindness.
  
  

  
  
  
• Christy Wheeler - December 9, 2024

  Christy Ann Myers (Wheeler)
  
  March 28, 1951 - December 9, 2024
  
  Puyallup, Washington
  
  
  
  Christy Ann Myers (Wheeler) was born on March 28, 1951, in Weiser, ID, to Ward and Phyllis Wheeler. After graduating from Hermiston High School, she went on to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in education. She spent most of her teaching career in Hermiston, where she taught 2nd grade for over 20 years. She loved teaching and helping her students, including buying their supplies, being an active fundraiser, and participating in multiple after-school activities.
  
  On March 18, 2000, she married her soulmate, David Myers, in a playful Winnie the Pooh-themed wedding ceremony and moved to Eugene, OR. After his death, she moved to Puyallup to be close to family.
  
  She loved to shop, everything purple, and her cats. She was a very giving person and was loved by family and friends.
  
  She died at home on December 9, 2024. She is survived by her sister, Vickie Noble; niece, Lana Crook; Phil Crook; Majesta Crook; Shawn Noble; and Hannah Eby.
  
  

  
  
  
• Debbie Bailey - November 29, 2024

  Deborah Kay Sanders (nee Bailey)
  
  Sept 30,1951 - Nov 29, 2024
  
  Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
  
  
  
  Our precious Debbie left us suddenly after emergency surgery at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital on Friday, November 29, 2024. Our family is comforted to know she is resting in peace and safe with her Heavenly Father. We look forward to reuniting on Resurrection Day.
  
  Deborah Kay was born to William Robert Bailey and Lila Lee Moore Bailey on September 30, 1951, in Pendleton, OR, USA. Hermiston, OR, a community well known for their watermelons is where Debbie grew up. The eldest of three girls, this sister had a lifetime of unconditional love for her younger siblings. Throughout her youth she had an inseparable bond with Aunt Trudy, who was born a few months after her arrival. At age 15, Debbie was baptized, and her love for Jesus, Our Lord and Redeemer grew more and more every day. Debbie attended Gem State Adventist Academy in Cadwell, Idaho, for her senior year and graduated with honors. This is also where she met her future Canadian husband.
  
  On the snowy afternoon of December 20, 1970, Debbie married her high school sweetheart, Ron Sanders in the Hermiston SDA church. Days later the newlyweds crossed the border and started their life together in Vancouver, British Columbia. Within the year they moved to Rutland, BC and settled there for the next four years. Debbie’s first bundle of joy, Andrea arrived in May of 1972. The family moved to Fort McMurray, AB in 1976 and then two years later moved southwest to Grande Prairie, AB. In 1981 property was purchased in DeBolt, AB. The couple soon went to work building their own home mortgage free and had been residing in the community since 1982. Her second bundle of joy, Sonny, was born June 1986.
  
  Debbie, child of God, daughter, granddaughter, niece, sister, wife, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, mom, aunt, mother-in-law, neighbour and friend lived a very full life and had varied employment. In her early twenties this included being a mailroom clerk, extended care provider and waitress. After moving to Grande Prairie, Debbie went to work full time alongside Ron as a drywaller applicator. In the 1980’s she was one of the first ladies to have a membership in the Carpenter and Lathers Union. Notable projects Debbie worked on were the Grande Prairie Provincial Building and Courthouse, the QEII Hospital, Crystal Park School, the Fairview RCMP detachment and building and the Fairview College dormitory. Debbie hung up her toolbelt in 1986 to be a full-time caregiver with Sonny as his health was compromised. As his health improved, she began volunteering at MacKenzie Place with palliative care program and hymn sing services as well as Salvation Army soup kitchen. Years later she re-entered the workforce as a grocery courtesy clerk, donation store clerk and lastly a product demonstrator.
  
  Writing and journaling became a passion in 1990 with “Dimensions of Love” her ministry legacy. Debbie was an advocate for persons with disabilities and their families. Her faith, advocacy and political journeys were shared often with family, friends, acquaintances, faith leaders and politicians throughout Canada and USA. Debbie was a contributing and published author with the SDA Women’s Daily Devotional Series (1993-present), whose readership is worldwide. Her poetry has international recognition. In June 2003 Debbie became a Canadian citizen. She was proud to be both American and Canadian, as such the United States Memorial Day 2025 is a fitting day to celebrate and remember Deb.
  
  Debbie’s smile was beautiful. Her empathy and compassion were remarkable, touching many hearts with her love prints. Debbie will be forever loved and remembered by family and friends: her husband, Ron of nearly 54 years; children, Andrea (Bill) and Sonny; mother Lila (93 years young), sisters: Beth (Dean) and Janet (Jess), nephews and nieces, Terry (Rita), Lora (Ryan), Heidi, Shara, Jessica (Tim), Kory (Amanda), Jarrod (Miranda) and Wyatt. Sister -in-laws Delores (Les) and Dianne. Aunts Dorothy, Daisy, Alverna, Marie, Judy, Carol, Rosalee and numerous cousins.
  
  She is predeceased by her father, Bob, stepfather Bill, aunts and uncles, Goldie, Keith, Cherry, JD, Wade, Trudy, Edward, Kenny, Betty, Bobby, Sylvan, Mark, Tony, and Luke. Ron’s parents Alex and Vera Sanders and brother-in-law, Paul.
  
  Our family thanks Debbie’s medical team Dr. Odufuwa, Dr. Donoso, Mallory, Dena, Grande Prairie EMS, Grande Prairie Regional Hospital ER and Intensive Care doctors and nurses and Dr. Mizzau.
  
  Thank you to Brooke, LoAnn, Tina and the team at Oliver’s Funeral for your outstanding support. Thank you to Dianne, Gerry, Pastor Dan, Trudie, our Grande Prairie SDA church family. Sonny’s care providers, Joy, Jason and Jonathan as well as many family and friends who helped us through this difficult time.
  
  The family held a private viewing at Oliver’s Funeral Home on December 5, 2024.
  
  A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Grande Prairie Seventh Day Adventist Church. (7110039 Range Road 55 Grande Prairie)
  
  The Service will be Livestreamed and can be accessed from Debbie’s obituary page on Oliver’s Funeral Home Website. Link will be live 15 minutes prior to service.
  
  Debbie’s final resting place will be in the family plot in Hermiston, Oregon.
  
  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to charities supporting Mental Heath and Suicide Prevention or Inclusion in Alberta.
  
  

  
  
  
• Marcia Brown - September 20, 2024

  Marcia Jean Brown
  
  July 9, 1950 - September 20, 2024
  
  Pendleton, Oregon
  
  
  
  Marcia Jean Brown, 74, was born in Pendleton, Oregon to Kenneth and Audrey (Craig) Brown, and raised in Stanfield and Hermiston where she attended school. Following completion of her schooling she relocated to Pendleton where she has resided under the auspices of Horizon Project, Inc. for many years. Marcia worked for some years in housekeeping at Red Lion Hotel, at the Horizon Project’s Workshop, and has been an active participant in ARC and local Special Olympic activities and competitions.
  
  Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Audrey Brown and her stepmother Melba Brown. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Kathryn (Kitty Brown) and Peter Decker of Cordova, TN; her brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Judi Brown of Monument, Colorado; nieces Alison Decker (Stephen) Scott of Birmingham, AL, and Lindsay Brown of Monument, CO; nephew KC (Renata) Decker of Atlanta, GA; three great nieces and three great nephews. She is also survived by her aunt, Betty Campbell of Meridian, ID and numerous cousins.
  
  The family extends special thanks to Deborah Dougherty, Pendleton site manager and management staff of Horizon Projects, Inc., and her special caretakers and friends, Angie Benzel, Traci Hallos, and Cherie Dedra who helped Marcia live life to its fullest.
  
  A viewing will be held Tuesday, October 1, at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton from 4-6pm. Marcia was a long-time member of the Peace Lutheran Church congregation; the funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, at Peace Lutheran Church in Pendleton to honor and celebrate Marcia’s life. A graveside service will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery at 1pm. Family, friends, and community members are invited to attend these services.

  
  
  
• Mike Bledsoe - July 25, 2024

  Michael "Mike" Bledsoe
  
  Feb 9, 1951 - July 25, 2024
  
  Stanfield, Oregon
  
  
  
  Michael J. “Mike” Bledsoe was born at Lewiston, Idaho on February 9, 1951, to parents Carlos Wayne Bledsoe and Gwendolyn Veda Raymond. The Bledsoe family eventually relocated to Hermiston, Oregon.
  
  Mike married Delores Janet Demessemaker of Hermiston in October 1973. The couple resided in Stanfield for many years, where Delores passed in January 2023 at the age of 70 years.
  
  Michael J. “Mike” Bledsoe passed at his home in Stanfield on July 25, 2024 at the age of 73 years. His parents and two brothers, Gary and Larry, all died before him.
  
  At Hermiston High school, Mike participated in band and baseball. He was a fan of the New York Yankees. Several photos of Mike are available here .

  
  
  
• Vickie Rowe - April 5, 2024

  Vickie Lynn Clark
  
  April 13, 1951 - April 5, 2024
  
  La Grande, Oregon
  
  
  
  Vickie Lynn Clark, 72, of La Grande, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Grande Ronde Hospital. At her request, there will be no service.
  
  Vickie was born on April 13, 1951 in Pendleton, Oregon to George and Rachel (Privett) Rowe. She resided in Hermiston, OR and attended school in Hermiston. She also attended Blue Mt. Community College, where she earned her Associates Degree. In 1982, she moved to La Grande with her life partner, Ron Moulton.
  
  Vickie worked at the Tropidara as a bookkeeper and bar tender. She enjoyed crafting, fishing and hunting.
  
  Vickie is survived by her daughter, Lora Clarke and her husband Patrick of La Grande. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Rachel; sister, Patricia Brown and life partner, Ron Moulton.

  
  
  
• Art Starkey - March 16, 2024

  Arthur "Art" Starkey
  
  December 29, 1950 - March 16, 2024
  
  
  
  Arthur "Art" Starkey, 73, of Florence, Oregon, passed away on March 16, 2024. Art was born in The Dalles, Oregon on December 29, 1950, to Harold and Mable Starkey (Wetherell). Art was predeceased by his parents and a nephew. He is survived by his wife, Colleen Starkey (Grant), his children Jason Starkey, Jesse Starkey, Amanda Brandenberg (Reed, Starkey), and Corrinna Reed (Starkey), his siblings Virginia Briggs (Gary), Molly Van Cleave (Eddie), Harriet Starkey, and Allan Starkey (Sharon), his grandchildren JoAnn Kindred, Justice Kindred, and Jewelz Kindred. Art is also survived by many cousins whom he loved to spend time with at the reunions.
  
  Art lived in Arlington, Oregon until he was about 5 years when the family moved to Hermiston, Oregon where he was raised and graduated from Hermiston High School. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 22 years before retiring due to medical issues. He was an avid car fan all of his life, having raced as well as built them. His passion for fishing over the years was unsurpassed by any other interest, until he met Colleen. Art and Colleen met online and were married on June 25, 2005, on the beach in Winchester Bay, Oregon. They made many wonderful memories together over the years. He will be sorely missed by both family and friends.
  
  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:30 P.M. at the Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Oregon.

  
  
  
• Charlie Grabeel - March 2, 2024

  Charles Alexander Grabeel
  
  June 23, 1950 – March 2, 2024
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  
  
  Charlie Grabeel, 73, of Hermiston, passed away March 2nd, surrounded by family and loved ones.  He was born June 23rd, 1950 to Scollan and Loeta Grabeel in Springfield Missouri. The Grabeel family made their way from Ava, Missouri to Pendleton, Oregon in 1954. The family would spend the summers in Ava on the farm. In 1960 they moved to Hermiston. Charlie excelled at football, basketball, baseball, and track at Hermiston High School, where he graduated in 1969.  On May 20, 1972 he married Elizabeth Fae Trump in Hermiston, and they were married nearly 32 years before her passing on April 29, 2004. They were blessed with son Shane in 1970, son Cory in 1973 and daughter Staci in 1976. They had a great life together, moving to Coulee Dam, Washington where he worked on the Grand Coulee Dam. Later, they moved to Stanfield, Oregon where he farmed and worked for Les Schwab Tires. The family loved to spend time at the cabin in Meacham, Oregon.
  In 1990 his job took the family to Heppner, Oregon, where he worked for the Forest Service, Morrow County Grain Growers and the Oregon State Department of Transportation. He returned to Missouri for a few years to help his father work the farm and raise cattle. His children and grandchildren were thrilled when their Papa moved back to Hermiston. He was always happy to support his grandkids at their school and sporting events.  Helping others brought him joy.  He was never without a sweet treat to share. 
  Charlie enjoyed the outdoors. He spent the majority of his spare time in the mountains, hunting and cutting firewood. To this day, no one knows how many cords of wood he actually cut, but it’s up there. He was still hunting and running the chain saw at the age of 73, doing what he loved.
  Charlie is survived by his brother, Keith Grabeel, and wife Cindy. Son Shane Grabeel and wife Cheryl; granddaughter Zoee Okazaki-Grabeel and husband Cory; and great granddaughter Aurora. Son Cory Grabeel and wife Misty; grandchildren Joshua, Caleb, and Savanna. Daughter Staci Harrison and husband Ben; grandsons Xander, Braxton, and Parker. Daughter Kellee Stubbs and husband Todd; grandchildren Cabot Metz, Kristin Walker and husband Nicholas. Son Tom Deussen and wife Marsha; grandchildren Stephen and wife Samantha, Michael; Brittany and husband Sean; Taylor and husband Jaron; and Samantha; great grandchildren; Stephen Jr., Ryder, Lily, and Jackson. He is also survived by many brother and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and dear friend Caliene Smith. 
  He was preceded in death by his wife Liz, parents Scollan and Loeta Grabeel, and brother Eddie Grabeel.
  A graveside burial will be held 11:00 am Sunday, April 7 at the Hermiston, Oregon cemetery.  Please wear your best bibs.  Potluck following at Charlie’s.

  
  
  
• Linda Faris - Jan 20, 2024
  
  Linda K. Gettmann
  
  Nov 22, 1950 - Jan 20, 2024
  
  Pendleton, Oregon
  
  
  Linda K. Gettmann, 73 died on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at her home in Pendleton.
  She was born on November 22, 1950 in Tucson, Arizona to Guy I. Faris and Lillian M . (Halstead) Faris.
  
  
  
  
• Debbie Mann - June 25, 2023
  
  Deborah Jane Buhler
  
  October 7, 1951 - June 25, 2023
  
  Brookings, Oregon
  
  
  Deborah Jane Buhler, 71, of Brookings passed on Jun. 25, 2023, at home cared for by loved ones.
  
  She was born Oct. 7, 1951, in Walla Walla, WA to Irvin L. Mann Jr. and Peggy Lee Reavis. She attended Hermiston High School, received a B.A. in German from Willamette University and Masters in Speech Pathology and Audiology from O.C.E. She was fluent in German and Spanish and had a mastery of English second to none.
  
  Survivors include her beloved companion/husband, Jamie T. Martin, ex husband Dean Buhler, sister Lee Ann Eggleston and brother Linc Mann. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother David Mann and sister Julie Eubanks.
  
  Cremation is under the direction of Redwood Memorial Chapel / Crematory in Brookings.
  
  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: South Coast Humane Society, P. O. Box 7833, Brookings, OR 97415, tel. No. 541-412-0325, or P. E. O. Sisterhood, peointernational.org (select “giving opportunities”)
  
  
  
• Cathy Crane - May 24, 2023

  Catherine Ann Lamson
  
  December 1950 - May 24, 2023
  
  Stuart, Florida
  
  

  
  
  
• Billy W Day Sr. - April 19, 2023
  
  
  Billy W. Day Sr. of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on September 25, 1950 in Hillsboro, Oregon to parents, Don and Thelma (Barnett) Day. He died on April 19, 2023 in Richland, Washington at the age of 72 years.
  
  
  
• David Glenn - December 19, 2022
  
  David E. Glenn
  
  October 14, 1951 - December 19, 2022
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  
  
  David E. Glenn of Echo, Oregon, was born on October 14, 1951 in Pendleton, Oregon. He died on December 19, 2022 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 71 years.
  
  A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon.
  
  
  
• Terry Liedtke - September 4, 2022
  
  Terry Liedtke
  
  July 16, 1950 - September 4, 2022
  
  Kennewick, Washington
  
  
  
  
  Terry passed away Sunday September 4th 2022 in his daughter’s home in Kennewick Washington. He passed peacefully with help from Tri Cities Chaplaincy with family by his side.
  
  Terry was born on July 16th 1950 in Hermiston Oregon to parents Margaret and Roger Liedtke. His mother Margaret remarried to Walter Liebe who raised Terry and his siblings from young ages. After Terry graduated from Hermiston High School in 1969, he joined the Army in California and later moved to Pendleton Oregon and became a Labor for the Labors Union. He met his wife Sharon Lee Adams as she drove past him while he worked outside one day. Her daughter Alissa recalls her comment “I’m going to marry that man, right there” And she did December 3rd 1981 in Pendleton Oregon.
  
  Terry enjoyed hunting year by year with The Clarks. Jimmy and Terry have many stories of those days. Later in life he shelved the sport of hunting and began fishing with longtime friend Dana Martin. He also enjoyed visiting with his longtime friend Ray Oly from Hermiston Oregon In September of 1996 Terry had a tragic car accident, which shifted his focus more to home life, having two adorable grandkids Ella Rose and Samuel Fletcher. That’s what brought him and his wife Sherry the most pleasure. They lived for their grandbabies.
  
  Tragically and unexpectedly, Sherry passed away three days after their 26th anniversary on December 6th 2007. Left so broken hearted and incomplete. His daughter, his two grandkids and himself found the strength within each other to carry on without Sherry. Terry continued to reside in the Pilot Rock Oregon home he and his wife shared and watched their grandkids grow up in. He retired in 2012, and focused on his woodworking hobby. Until January 2022 when his health began declining, Alissa and her husband Brad brought Terry to their ranch in Kennewick. Terry is survived by his daughter Alissa Adams (Brad), Grandkids Ella Rose and Samuel Fletcher all of Kennewick Washington and his sister Patricia Duvall (Gene), sister-in-law Jill Liedtke (Larry) step sibling John Liebe (Martha) and lots of nieces and nephews.
  
  Terry was proceeded in death by his wife Sherry Lee Adams Liedtke, parents Margaret & Walt Liebe, Roger Liedtke and sadly his brother Larry Liedtke
  
  Please Join us for “A Celebration of Life” for Mr. Terry Liedtke, Saturday September 17th 2022 at 1pm-4pm Bennett Botanical Gardens, 32632 E. Punkin Center Rd., Hermiston Oregon
  
  
  
• Karen Weber - October 3, 2021
  
  
  
  Karen Joy Kamerrer was born March 23, 1951 in Hermiston, Oregon to Arnold and Marjorie Weber. She passed away at home in the arms of her husband and daughters on October 3, 2021. Karen’s early years were marked by life in a small town on a small farm, with horses, cows, chickens, pets, gardens and crops, and her loving parents, brother and friends.
  
  Karen graduated in 1969 from Hermiston High School, and attended Pacific Lutheran University, graduating with an Education degree in 1973. She and Dale met as Band students in 1968. They were married on June 16, 1973, and Karen was hired by the Olympia School District that year. She taught seventh grade language arts, social studies, and drama at Jefferson Junior High School (later Middle School), and retired in 2006. Karen instilled academics in her students, but appreciated that they needed to learn who they could become. She was tolerant of mistakes they made along the way. She was known for her beautiful cursive writing.
  
  Karen and Dale were blessed with two daughters, Julie and Laurie. She is survived by Dale, daughters Julie Carignan (Jon) and Laurie Greenler (Tim), grandchildren Casey and Piper Carignan, brother Vern Weber (Trisha), sisters-in-law Cathie Starkey (Jedd) and Karen Kemp, five nephews and nieces, and numerous cousins. Karen was looking forward to the birth of her third grandchild in early 2022. Karen was thrilled to provide first-year day care for Casey and Piper, forming a close and loving bond with them that led to a single designation for where she and Papa live: “Grandma’s House.” Karen enjoyed theater, art, music, literature, travel, home, the beach and the mountains. She traveled several times to Europe, Mexico and Hawaii, and to Washington D.C., Arizona, Florida, and through the Caribbean. Further travels were planned, but not to be, due to COVID and then pancreatic cancer. Karen was a life-long Christian and Lutheran. She believed in the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and assuredly is with Him now in Heaven.
  
  
  
• Sandra King - November 14, 2020
  
  Sandra Lee King
  
  Oct 9, 1951 - Nov 14, 2020
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  
  
  Sandra Lee King was born on October 9, 1951 at her parents' home in Hermiston, Oregon. She passed on to her eternal home on November 14, 2020 at Ol’ Thyme Adult Foster Care in Hermiston, where she had lived for almost 2 years.
  
  Sandra grew up in Hermiston until, at the age of 12, her family moved to a ranch on the Echo meadows. She graduated Echo High School in 1969. Sandra had taken classes from Blue Mountain Community College during high school then went on to attend college in Minot, North Dakota. She attended Minot State and Northwest Bible College where she received her Associate of Arts degree. Sandra then moved to Denver, Colorado for a few years before returning to Hermiston.
  
  Sandra worked at Lamb Weston in Hermiston for 41 years, retiring September, 2019. While there she worked in many departments, finally settling in the position of manifestor.
  
  
  Sandra was a strong, determined lady who also had a tender heart and loved doing for others. She would often cook or bake something to share with others at work. She’d buy gifts for nieces and nephews, their favorites being the Easter baskets she gave every year. She loved to read and was hardly ever seen without a book in hand.
  
  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and Mona King, and niece Melissa Zumwalt Fiocchi. She is survived by her brother, Del King of Santa Rosa CA, sisters, Barbara Zumwalt (Larry) of Tacoma WA and Amy McMasters (Larry) of Mountain Home, ID, along with nieces and nephews, friends and other family members who have a hope of seeing her again.
  
  Sandra's family would like to express their deep appreciation to caregivers Daniel and Alaura Mack and the staff at Ol' Thyme Adult Foster Care, and to the staff at Morrow County Hospice and Vance John Memorial Hospice in Hermiston, OR
  
  A private burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon. Please share memories of Sandra with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
  
  Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements
  
  
  
• Don Moses - October 30, 2020
  
  Donald Jay Moses of Hermiston was born October 14, 1951, in Pendleton, Oregon, the son of Ray and Fay (Davis) Moses. He passed away in Richland, Washington, on October 30, 2020, at the age of 69.
  
  Don grew up in Hermiston where he attended school and graduated from Hermiston High School in the Class of 1969. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Hermiston where he married the love of his life. Junie. and has resided since.
  
  Don was a devoted father and grandfather and family was the center of his life. He formed a special relationship with each member of his family. He attended every sporting event of his children and grandchildren no matter how far he had to travel to be there. He also enjoyed going hunting with family and friends, watching NBA, NASCAR and Western movies, and listening to rock ‘n’ roll music. He had several dogs over the years and he enjoyed each of them.
  
  Don is survived by his sons Greg (Victoria) Moses and Nick (Aubbree) Moses; daughter Amanda (Ryan) Tremblay; grandchildren Taylor, Hayden, Morgan, Boaz, Camiryn and Blakeley; one great-grandchild, Ryker; brother Ronald Moses; sister Christina Brown; nephews Trent, Seth and Kyle; niece Brandi; and his dog, Taz.
  
  He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Carsyn.
  
  A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the Hermiston Cemetery Veterans Shelter.
  
  Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. To leave an online condolence for his family, please go to www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
  
  
  
• Dennis Morse - October 14, 2020
  
  Dennis B. Morse
  
  Feb 15, 1950 - Oct 14, 2020
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Fred Horning - February 20, 2020
  
  Frederick James Horning of Pendleton was born August 11, 1951 in Hermiston, Oregon the son of Adam and Regina (Gissinger) Horning. He passed away in Kennewick, WA on Thursday February 20, 2020 at the age of 68.
  
  Frederick lived in Hermiston throughout his childhood where he attended school and graduated from Hermiston High School in the class of 1970. He continued living in Hermiston for several years where he worked in grocery stores. He worked as a produce manager and held various positions in grocery stores in both Hermiston and later in Pendleton throughout his career. He has resided in Pendleton for the past thirty four years.
  
  Frederick married Jay Jones on May 30, 1981 in Hermiston. The couple divorced in 2003.
  
  He was a charter member of the Hermiston Jaycees which he was active in for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and racing cars. But most important to him was spending time with his two sons and family.
  
  He is survived by sons, Paul Horning and Keith Horning; three granddaughters, Lani, Shaylee and Keala; brother, Pius Horning; and brother-in-law, Gene Townsend; sister-in-law, Krista Loftus; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.
  
  Services will be announced at a later time. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
  
  
  
• Stan Collins - October 12, 2019
  
  Stanley Maurice Collins
  
  Oct 16, 1951 - Oct 12, 2019
  
  Sallisaw, Oklahoma
  
  A published obituary has not been located for Stan Collins. The following account has been compiled from publicly available records.
  
  Stanley Maurice Collins was born at Hermiston, Oregon, October 16, 1951, to parents Amiel Edward Collins and Mabel McPherson. He attended Hermiston High School and was living at Hermiston in June 1970 when he married Diane Carol Young of Umatilla, Oregon.
  
  Stan and Diane were living in Kennewick, Washington in June 1978 when they divorced, with two children listed on the divorce record.
  
  Stan eventually relocated to Sallisaw, Oklahoma, where he and his wife Anita Joyce Collins petitioned to adopt a minor child in August 2019. Stan passed on October 12, 2019, possibly in Sallisaw. No record has been confirmed for his place of death or burial.
  
  
  
• Carol Johnston - October 13, 2018
  
  Carol Ann Johnston Hack
  
  August 21,1950 - October 13, 2018
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  A published obituary has not been located for Carol Johnston. The following account has been compiled from publicly available records.
  Carol Ann Johnston was born at Pendleton, Oregon, August 21, 1950, to parents Burel G. Johnston and Mary Reid. She attended Hermiston High School and was living in Hermiston when she married Calvin Robert Hack of Stanfield, Oregon. The marriage took place at Hermiston in December 1967.
  
  In the years immediately prior to her passing Carol and her family may have resided at Coos Bay, Oregon. Carol Ann Johnston Hack passed on October 13, 2018 at Hermiston or possibly at Coos Bay. Burial was at the Hermiston Cemetery in Hermiston, Oregon.
  
  
  
• Roberta Schiefelbein - Nov 4, 2015
  
  Roberta "Bobby" Susan (Schiefelbein) Todd
  
  December 27, 1950 - November 4, 2015
  
  Bobbie Todd, 64 of Springfield passed away Nov 4, 2015, from complications due to heart and kidney disease.
  
  She was born Dec 27, 1950 to Joseph P. and Andrea (Velasquez) Schiefelbein in Sidney, Neb. She was raised at Sioux Army Depot thirteen miles outside Sidney. At age 13, her father's transfer to Umatilla Army Depot near Hermiston brought the family to their new community where she attended junior and senior high and graduated with Hermiston Class of 1969.
  
  Bobbie attended Blue Mountain Community college for one year and decided to head to Eugene. She lived and worked in the Eugene-Springfield area for over forty years.
  
  She married and later divorced Luther Freeman. She married Pete Todd June 20, 2009.
  
  She is survived by her husband Pete Todd, by siblings Rachel Sarah Eastman of Pendleton, Joseph (wife Vicki) Schiefelbein of Eugene, John (wife Sue) Schiefelbein of Irrigon, Rose Nye and Michael Schiefelbein, plus nieces, nephews, and cousins in various states.
  
  She is preceded in death by her parents and nephews Brian and Eric Smith.
  
  A Memorial Service was held at the Church of the Harvest, Eugene. Interment of ashes will take place in Hermiston at a later date.
  
  Donations in her memory may be made to Diabetes, Heart or Kidney Disease.
  
  
  
• Linda Hibbard - May 17, 2015
  
  Linda Joy Hibbard Estabrook
  
  May 9, 1951 - May 17, 2015
  
  Umatilla, Oregon
  
  A published obituary has not been located for Linda Hibbard. The following account has been compiled from publicly available records.
  
  Linda Joy Hibbard was born at New Bridge, Baker County, Oregon, May 9, 1951, to parents William Thomas “Bill” Hibbard and Thelma L. Siler. Linda attended Hermiston High School and married Ronald George Estabrook at Portland, Oregon on August 14, 1970.
  
  Linda Joy Hibbard Estabrook passed at Umatilla, Oregon on May 17, 2015. Burial was at the Hermiston Cemetery in Hermiston.
  
  
  
• Jerry McEvoy - March 8, 2015
  
  Gerald “Jerry” McEvoy Jr.
  
  January 31, 1951 - March 8, 2015
  
  Meacham, Oregon
  
  
  
  Gerald “Jerry” McEvoy Jr., 64 of Meacham, Oregon died on Sunday March 8, 2015 at his home in Meacham. He was born on January 31, 1951 in Walla Walla, Washington to parents, Gerald & Audrey McEvoy.
  
  Jerry was the 2nd of 6 children, Mary Jo (Mike) Hermiston, Margie (Jim) Hermiston, Kathy (Gary) Portland, Susan (Craig) Eagle Crest, & Rick (Rosie), Milton-Freewater. Jerry grew up in Hermiston attending West Park, Armand Larvie, then Hermiston High School. Growing up he played baseball & basketball. He continued to be an avid sports fan throughout his life. Go Niners and Giants. As soon as he was old enough he had a paper route, then worked as a box boy at Knights Grocery and Sigmans Market. After graduating in 1969 he went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad and worked many years as a brakeman until he retired. He married Marla Cox on December 31, 2004. They have homes in Stanfield & Meacham. Jerry loved living in Meacham for over 40 years. Hobbies included hunting & fishing. He loved animals and had a dog, cats, pigs, cows, and horses. Also loved to have a garden.
  
  He is survived by his wife, Marla Cox-McEvoy, 3 children, Stacy, Mick, & Anna Marie; his bother and sisters; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of life Service will be held on Saturday March 14th 2015 at 4:00 PM at the Burns Mortuary Chapel in Hermiston. Disposition was by cremation.
  
  
  
• Rich Lindner - November 13, 2014
  
  Richard W. “Dick” Lindner, of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on January 17, 1950, in Pendleton, Oregon, to parents William and Thelma Holmquist Lindner. He died on November 13, 2014, in Hermiston at the age of 64 years.
  
  Richard was raised and attended high school in Hermiston, graduating in the class of 1969. After earning his associate’s degree in agribusiness from BMCC, he worked on various farms and businesses in Umatilla and Morrow counties.
  
  In 1975, he was one of the original 6 full-time firefighter/EMTs employed by the city of Hermiston. He eventually began at J.R. Simplot Co. in 1983 where he would remain until the end of his working years in 2012. His career at J.R. Simplot Co. included working in trucking and logistics in many different divisions in Hermiston, Southwest Idaho, and Pasco, Wash.
  
  Richard was united in marriage to the love of his life, Kristine E. Peterson, on June 17, 1972, at Valby Lutheran Church near Ione, Ore., to whom he said he would marry on date #2.
  
  Richard was a very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church for the majority of his life. He served in various church council positions, operated the sound system during services, and helped out with maintaining the yard and facilities. For the past several years, he proudly served on Good Shepherd Medical Center’s Board of Trustees until the time of his passing.
  
  He cherished spending time with his family including yearly reunions at Boardman and Seaside, boating, cooking, golfing, skiing, feeding quail in his backyard, and vacations in Maui, Hawaii. He was always willing to help friends and family, including the family farm. Adventures were had with in-laws involving cattle and combines.
  
  He will be remembered as an easy-going, flip-flop wearing, joyful man to be around.
  
  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kristine Lindner, Hermiston; his mother Thelma Lindner, Pendleton; daughter Emily Bowden (Brian), Nampa, Idaho; son Aaron Lindner (Yesenia), Portland, Ore.; brothers Dennis Lindner and Ron Lindner (Phyllis), all of Pendleton; sister Carol Holcomb (Tony), Selah, Wash.; and grandchildren Joshua, Anna and Zacheriah.
  
  Richard was preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Lindner.
  
  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 485 W. Locust Ave., Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery.
  
  
  
• Carolyn Giesen - January 22, 2014
  
  
  Carolyn K. Maden, of Hermiston, OR was born on December 22, 1950 in Pendleton, Oregon to parents, Arthur and Helen Quested Giesen. She died on January 22, 2014 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Richland, Washington at the age of 63 years. Carolyn was raised by her grandmother, Catherine Farrar. She attended school in Hermiston, Oregon, graduating in the class of 1969. She worked at Schroth Realty and later at Columbia Crest Winery. Carolyn then worked as a secretary for Lamb Weston ConAgra in Hermiston, Oregon for several years and then at Nalley’s for a time. She married David L. Maden on August 8, 1998 in Hermiston, Oregon. She was a member of the Hermiston Eagles Lodge # 2909. Carolyn enjoyed reading and traveling.
  
  She is survived by her husband: David Maden, Hermiston, OR; sisters: Donna Rogers, Hermiston, OR, and Penny Madsen, Umatilla, OR; brother: Charlie Giesen, Hermiston, OR.
  
  Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 sisters: Candice Giesen Prior and Diana Coffman.
  
  
  
• Richard Godinez - March 9,2013
  
  Richard C. Godinez was born on September 2, 1948 in Torrington, Wyoming to parents, James & Lois Godinez. He died on March 9, 2013 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 64 years. Richard graduated from Hermiston High School in 1969. He worked in construction in Seattle, Washington in the early 1970's. Richard moved to St. Helens, Oregon in 1983 and worked construction in Portland, Oregon. He returned to Hermiston, Oregon in 1992. Richard enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and life.
  
  He is survived by his sons: Richard (Schooner) Godinez & wife Amy, St. Helen’s, OR, and John Robinson, Bremerton, WA; daughters: Shelli Hutchinson, Port Orchard, WA, & Margaret Moen, St. Helen’s, OR; brother: Dario Godinez, Yakima, WA; sisters: Christina Johnson, Redmond, OR, Lauren Leaton, Hermiston, OR, Evelyn Dubisar, Prineville, OR, Alicia Godinez, Hermiston, OR, & Vivian Sullivan, Hermiston, OR; 1 grandson: Chase; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
  
  Richard was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ermin Godinez. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at Regency Nursing Home, Hermiston, Oregon. Contributions in Richard’s memory can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
  
  
  
• Dee Remsen - January 7, 2013
  
  Diane "Dee" Lee Remsen Pratt
  
  January 7, 2013
  
  Wasilla, AK
  
  
  Diane Lee Pratt, 61, died Jan. 7, 2013, at Providence Hospital in Anchorage. A visitation is from noon to 1 p.m., Jan. 12 at Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel at 1015 S. Check St., Wasilla, followed by a 1 p.m. service at the chapel and a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Wasilla Aurora Cemetery.
  
  Diane was born in Los Angeles, Calif. She moved to Oregon with family as a teenager, but settled in Alaska in 1993, where she became a member of the Baha'i faith for the last 19 years.
  
  She loved driving bus and drove tour and school buses. She loved Alaska and enjoyed driving people around, sharing its beauty with others.
  
  Surviving are her sons, Joseph Pratt and Noah Sims of Wasilla; sister, Rebecca Lindsay of Washington; various nieces, nephews; and many foster children.
  
  Preceding her in death was her mother, Margaret Remsen; brother, Thomas Remsen; and nephew, Timothy Lindsay.
  
  Diane was very loving and generous with a great sense of humor. Diane was a mother figure to many teenagers and took the strays into her home. She did not meet a child she didn't love.
  
  Arrangements are with Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel.
  
  
  
• Sharon Gaede - December 4, 2012
  
  Sharon Kay Gaede Jones
  
  Feb 19, 1949 - Dec 4, 2012
  
  The Dalles, Oregon
  
  
  Sharon Kay (Gaede) Jones, 63, a resident of The Dalles, Ore., died at her home Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. She was born Feb. 19, 1949, in Pendleton, Ore., the third of 10 children to Manley J. and Frances L. (Sager) Gaede. She grew up in Hermiston, Ore., where she attended school.
  
  Sharon was living in Durkee, Ore., when she married Lloyd Dean Jones of Hermiston in Umatilla, Ore., on April 17, 1971.
  
  She has lived in The Dalles, Ore., for 26 years, worked as a waitress for more than 20 years, was a foster parent and did adult foster care. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge and enjoyed bowling, bingo, cards, camping and was a dog lover.
  
  She is survived by her husband, Dean Jones; her children, Kina Lamm and husband David, Yakima, Wash.; Vonnie Baddeley and husband Tim, Spokane Valley, Wash.; Gwyn Jones, Portland, Ore,; Leroy Jones and wife Taylor, LaGrange, Ohio; and Rodney Jones, The Dalles; her grandchildren, Ryan Jones, Parker Lamm, Chelsea Lamm, Garic Halfant, Deanna Rhinehart, Shelbey Jones, Jesse Jones, Seth Taylor, Zack Fiscus, Cory Eischen and Amber Eischen; great granddaughter, Arianna Lamm; brothers, Butch Gaede and wife Darlene, Gayle Gaede, Charlie Gaede and wife Debbie, Joe Gaede an wife Val and Clarence Gaede; sisters, Karen Watts and Vickie Chandler and husband Time; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  
  She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers David and Glen; great grandson, Hayden Jones and sisters-in-law, Edie Gaede and Gwen Gaede.
  
  
  
• Jeff Pardue - October 30, 2012
  
  Jeffrey Clay Pardue was born on September 17, 1950 in Pendleton, Oregon to parents, David and Jean Rauch Pardue. He died on October 30, 2012 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 62 years. Jeff was raised and attended schools in Stanfield, Oregon until 1968. He then attended Hermiston High School, graduating in the class of 1969. Jeff then joined the United States Navy and served until his honorable discharge and returned to Hermiston, Oregon. He worked at the Umatilla Army Depot for 30 years as a guard until retiring earlier this year. Jeff enjoyed his church, collecting stamps, reading, traveling, and studying Oregon history.
  
  He is survived by his mother: Jean Pardue, Hermiston, OR; brother: Gary Pardue, Hermiston, OR; sisters: Renee Wilber, Pendleton, OR, Christine Miller, Redlands, CA, & Theresa Pardue, Helena, MT; nieces: Yvette Whitbeck, Tomara Maddox, Stephanie Pardue, & Megan Wilber-den Dulk; nephew: Nicholas Miller; and several cousins, aunts, and uncles.
  
  Jeff was preceded in death by his father: David J. Pardue, grandparents: David & Mable Pardue and Julian & Irene Rauch, and a nephew: Chad Harding.
  
  A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Hermiston Assembly of God Church, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston, OR 97838. A private family burial with military honors was held at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.
  
  
  
• Laurie Robbins - October 10, 2012
  Laurie "Sammie" Mae Robbins Sewell
  
  Aug 21, 1951 - Oct 10, 2012
  
  Irrigon, Oregon
  
  
  Laurie "Sammie" Mae Robbins Sewell, of Pendleton went to her new home on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at the age of 61, with her family constantly by her side for the past 3 months. She was in her family's home in Irrigon, Oregon, at the time of leaving this earth and moving to the next step of life.
  
  Laurie was born August 21, 1951 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Otis and Audrae (Rector) Robbins. She lost her mother when she was 14 years old. Laurie made a home for 2 brothers and their dad in Milton-Freewater, OR. When their dad past away, she moved to Hermiston with an older sister and family. She graduated High School in Hermiston, but her favorite school was always Mac Hi, in Milton-Freewater.
  
  On October 23, 1971, she married Jim Sewell and embraced his 3 children Jimmie, Steve and Tracey with her whole heart and gave all her love to nourish and guide each of them as her own. On May 19, 1976 God gave her and Jim another special gift when they were blessed with a son, Jason.
  
  Laurie was known for her love of people and her outstanding work ethic through the many years she owned Circle S Barbeque, and later at her time spent with Shari’s of Tualatin.
  
  She was also known for her loving personality, beautiful smile, art of giving, and great love of all her family and friends. When you asked her how things are, she would always answer "just wonderful".
  
  Laurie is survived by her children Jim Sewell of Pendleton, Steve Sewell (Stacy) of Burlington, Washington, Tracey Miller (David) and Jason Sewell of Pendleton, and constant companion, her dog Charlie Mae. Grandchildren DJ and Brian Miller, Brendan, Nathan and Pepper Sewell. Aunt Orie Rector Campbell, Sisters Dee Rock (Babe), Dortha Backer (Bud) and brothers Ed Robbins (Linda), Monty Robbins (Jayne) and Rocky Robbins (Vickie), sister-in-law Pat Schuening (Alvin) and brother-in-law Bob Sewell, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
  
  She was preceded by her parents, grandparents, Husband, and sister-in-law Judy Morris.
  
  Memorial contributions can be made to Vange John Memorial Hospice 1050 W. Elm St., Suite 220, Hermiston, OR 97838.
  
  Celebration of Life will be October 20, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Methodist Church in Pendleton, 352 Southeast 2nd Street. Family members requested to gather in the coffee area at the church.
  
  Please sign the condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
  
  Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
  
  
  
• Dennis Conner - May 26, 2012

  Dennis George Conner
  
  Sept. 26, 1948 - May 26, 2012
  
  Corpus Christi, Texas
  
  
  Dennis was a longtime Hermiston resident. He was born in Baker City, Oregon, to Clifford B. Conner and Virginia (Jenny) Burby Conner on September 26, 1948. Dennis was the middle child of three, with an older brother and younger sister. He attended Hermiston High School, where he was on the wrestling team and competed at the state level his junior year. He graduated in 1969. He was drafted in 1970 into the Army.
  
  He had 2 children, Wendy Lynn, 41, and Tyrone Lee, 37, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He loved his family and was very loyal to them and his friends. Dennis had the heart of a server.
  
  Dennis loved to hunt, fish and camp with his family and friends. He loved the outdoors and the mountains. He had many fond childhood memories in Baker City and in Granite, Oregon, at his grandparents’ cabin. He also enjoyed collecting antiques, old coins, comic books and baseball cards. He loved to ride his motorcycle.
  
  Dennis worked for various companies in the Hermiston area, which included Mead's Thriftway, Bob's Red Apple, Americold and Wal-Mart Distribution Center. Dennis was also a lifetime member of Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship. After a battle with cancer, Dennis won victoriously and peacefully entered into heaven to join his Lord, his parents and grandparents.
  
  Dennis is survived by his son, Tyrone, his daughter, Wendy, sister, Cynthia, brother, Clifford, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
  
  A Celebration of Life will be held in Irrigon at the Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place, from 2-4 p.m. on the 30th of June.

  
  
  
• Carol Pagersky - February 1, 2010

  Carol Elizabeth Pagersky Roberts
  
  Jan 12, 1951 - Feb 1, 2010
  
  Redmond, Oregon
  
  
  Carol E. Roberts, 59, passed away on February 1, 2010, in Redmond with her husband at her side.
  
  Carol was born on January 12, 1951, in Summerville, NJ, to August and Elizabeth Pagersky. They later moved to Hermiston, OR, where she attended high school. She graduated from University of Portland with her BS in Nursing.
  
  On August 27, 1977, she married Thomas Roberts in Beaverton, OR. They had one son. Carol worked for many years in the Diabetes Treatment Center at the Good Samaritan in Portland and St. Marks in Salt Lake City, UT. She was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Sisters, OR.
  
  Carol loved all nature. She often spent her days watching the trees, the deer and the birds out the window of her home. Among her other interests were reading and watching everyone at the pool. She loved life and observing people living it. She was known for her bright blue eyes, her big smile and her impeccable attention to detail when it came to her appearance.
  
  She is survived by her husband, Thom of Black Butte Ranch; son, Luke of Boise, ID; sister, Irene (Christopher) Hadfield; niece and nephew, Mathew & Julia; and her dear companion, Sadie her Springer Spaniel.
  
  If so desired memorials preferred to the National MS Society, 733 Third Ave., Third Floor, New York, NY, 10017.
  
  A viewing will be held from 4:00-6:00 pm, Friday, February 5, 2010, at Redmond Memorial Chapel, 717 SW 6th St., Redmond, with a Rosary at 6:00 pm.
  
  A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 6, 2010, at St. Edwards Catholic Church, 123 Trinity Way, Sisters, OR.
  
  Redmond Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the family. 541-548-3219. Please visit and sign the online guestbook at www.redmondmemorial.com.

  
  
  
• Susan Sappington - January 26, 2007

  Susan Michelle Sappington Hafen
  
  October 18, 1951 - January 26, 2007
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  
  
  
  Susan Michelle Sappington Hafen died Friday, Jan. 26, at her home in Hermiston at the age of 55.
  
  She was born Oct. 18, 1951 in DesMoines, Iowa to Dr. Charles Edward Sappington and Anne Ruth Litten Sappington.
  
  Susan was a resident of Hermiston Since 1954 and graduated from Hermiston High School in 1969. She attended and graduated with honors from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Spokane, WA with her registered nurse degree. She worked at Sacred Heart Medical Center and attended Gonzaga University before working as a traveling nurse at various locations.
  
  
  She was working in Las Vegas, NV where she met and married Corey Hafen. Then in 1986 they were blessed with the birth of a daughter, Erica. Susan's husband died 3 years later from Hodgkins disease and they relocated to Hermiston where she worked as a RN at Good Shepherd Community Hospital and to be near family.
  
  Her life revolved around her faith and her Church. She volunteered in many capacities at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church. She volunteered with her daughter at the S.M.A.R.T. program in local schools.
  
  Parents:
  Dr. Charles Sappington- died in 1974
  Anne Litten Sappington
  
  She has 1 brother.
  Robert "Blake" Somerset Sappington Rahman- died 2008
  
  Married to Corey Leonard Hafen- died 1989

  
  
  
• Bob Burchim - August 14, 2006

  Robert Eugene Burchim
  
  June 18, 1951 - August 14, 2006
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
• Mike McClure - February 6, 2006

  Michael Hammett McClure
  
  August 14, 1950 - February 6, 2006
  
  Prosser, Washington
  
  
  Michael Hammett McClure, age 55 of Prosser, entered into rest on February 6, 2006 at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy in Kennewick after a valiantly fought battle with cancer. He was born on August 14, 1950 in Pendleton, Oregon to Kenneth and Jean (Smith) McClure. He was raised and educated in Hermiston until his family moved to Goldendale where he graduated from high school in 1969. At sixteen, Michael began dating his high school sweetheart, Kristi Ann Johnson. The couple were married in Goldendale on August 19, 1972. They lived in Coulee Dam and Michael worked as a carpenter at Grand Coulee Dam until moving to Pasco and working as a carpenter at Hanford. In 1977, the couple moved to Prosser and Michael worked for several building contractors before becoming a contractor himself, operating M&M Construction. He returned to work at Hanford in 2004 until illness forced his retirement last March. He was a journeyman carpenter and a member of the Carpenter's Union, Local 1849.
  
  Michael enjoyed playing men's softball and in high school, was an outstanding athlete in football and baseball. His favorite times were spent enjoying backyard barbeques, boating, water skiing, and camping with his family and friends and listening to the oldies. He was very involved in his sons' sporting activities, coaching AAU Basketball, Little League Baseball and Grid Kids Football. His greatest joy was watching his boys compete in all these sports. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.
  
  Michael is survived by his wife, Kristi McClure of Prosser; sons, Ryan McClure and wife Heather and Kevin McClure and wife Jenni, all of Prosser and Eric McClure and wife Regan of Pasco; grandchildren, Dane, Kory and Nikayla McClure; parents, Kenneth and Jean McClure of Kennewick; brothers, Gary McClure and wife Kathey of Prosser and David McClure and wife Traci of Pasco; and sister, Sandy Robinson of Kennewick. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Rick Johnson and wife Leslie of Selah, Terry Johnson and wife Kathy of Vancouver, WA and Cory Johnson of Vancouver, WA; sisters-in-law, Kim Jones and Wendy Manka both of Goldendale; and nieces and nephews that were very dear to him; and his special friends, Lew Morales and Jim Lee of Prosser; together, the three of them were known as the Three Musketeers. Last but not least, he is survived by his special companion, his cocker spaniel, Murphy. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lowell and Chris Johnson.
  
  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Prosser. Memorials may be made to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice of the American Cancer Society. Prosser Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
  
  Published by Tri-City Herald on Feb. 9, 2006.

  
  
  
• Myrna Weber - June 30, 2004
  
  
  
  
  
• Liz Trump - April 29, 2004
  
  Elizabeth Fae Grabeel, 52, of Heppner, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at her home. A private graveside committal service will be held today at the Hermiston Cemetery. A memorial service is being held at 11 a.m., today, in the chapel at Burns Mortuary of Hermiston with a reception and luncheon to follow at the First Christian Church in Hermiston.
  
  A daughter of Harry and Erma Stubblefield Trump, she was born June 7, 1951, at The Dalles, into a family of two sisters and two brothers.
  
  It was said she was the "fun one" in the family and that she truly enjoyed her years in school. She was a cheerleader in junior high and high school, always had a large group of close friends, and was active in softball and church. She graduated from Hermiston High School in 1969.
  
  On May 20, 1972, she married Charles Grabeel.
  
  She had a special love of children, and had a home day-care for several years. She worked in the Stanfield School District, and drove school bus for 10 years. The past 15 years, she had lived and worked in the Heppner area as a produce manager for Red Apple Market.
  
  She was a member of the First Christian Church of Hermiston.
  
  Survivors include her husband of nearly 32 years, Charlie Grabeel, at home; sons, Shane Grabeel and wife, Cheryl, of Clarkston, Wash., and Cory Grabeel of Hermiston; daughter, Staci Harrison and husband, Ben, of Hermiston, step-daughter, Kellee Metz of Grants Pass; grandchildren, Joshua Grabeel, Zoee Grabeel, Cabot Metz, Kristin Metz, and Alexander Harrison; her father, Harry Trump of Hermiston; sisters, Susan Brooks and Lori Royer, both of Hermiston, brothers, Gary Trump and David Trump, both of Kennewick, foster brother, Will Vasquez and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her mother.
  
  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
  Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrangements.
  
  
  
• Harvey Edwards - November 21, 2002

  Harvey LeRoy Edwards
  
  Jan 3, 1951 - Nov 21, 2002
  
  Clackamas, Oregon
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
• Shari Moyer - January 16, 2002

  Shari Lee Schneider
  
  Nov 30, 1949 - Jan 16, 2002
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  
  Shari Lee Schneider died Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, Wash., at the age of 52.
  
  Shari was born Nov. 30, 1949, in Pendleton to Clyde Raymond and Maxine Ella (Brinson) Moyer. She had been a resident of Hermiston most of her life, with the exception of four years in the Tri-Cities, Wash.
  
  She married Dennis Scheider in Hermiston on July 24, 1971. She worked for Dairy Queen for 10 years, and had also worked at Lamb-Weston, The Hermiston Herald and Jimmy's Flower Shop. She was a former member of the Eagles Lodge and Jobs Daughters.
  
  She enjoyed yard sales, arts, crafts, gardening, camping, four-wheeling and motorcycling. She especially loved her dogs and panning for gold with her best friend, DeeAnn.
  
  She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Dennis of Hermiston; son, Stacey Schneider of West Richland, Wash.; daughters, Amy Allstott of Eureka, Calif., and Shari Alford of Ukiah; mother, Maxine Higley of Hermiston; brothers, Doug Moyer of Heppner, Frank Moyer of Hermiston and Roy Moyer of Milton-Freewater; sister, Loretta Dyer of Hermiston; and six grandchildren, Spencer Strong, Joshua Allstott, Brandon Allstott, Wyatt Alford, Cole Schneider and Leia Schneider.
  
  She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Moyer, in 1986.
  
  Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 19, at Burns Mortuary Chapel in Hermiston. Burial followed at the Hermiston Cemetery.
  
  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Oregon at 9320 S.W. Barbur Blvd., Suite 140, Portland, 97219-5481. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston was in charge of the arrangements

  
  
  
• Roger Foreman - May 7, 1999
  
  Roger LeRoy Foreman
  
  Jan 20, 1949 - May 7, 1999
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Maureen Burrows - May 16, 1997
  
  Maureen Elizabeth Burrows
  
  Sep 5, 1950 - May 16, 1997
  
  New Orleans, Louisiana
  
  
  A published obituary has not been located for Maureen Burrows. The following account has been compiled from publicly available records.
  
  
  
  Maureen Elizabeth Burrows was born at Ayrshire, Scotland, September 5, 1950, to parents James Norman Burrows and Helen Baird McSkimming. Her parents were both born in Scotland. The family relocated to Oregon by 1952.
  
  Maureen attended Hermiston High School and married Robert Dennis Poorman of Hermiston on December 23, 1969. He served in Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps during his enlistment of May 1969 until January 1971.
  
  The couple relocated to Leadville, Colorado where Robert passed away on March 17, 1980 at age 30. Records indicate that he and Maureen were evidently parents of two daughters and two sons.
  
  Maureen was living in New Orleans, Louisiana by about 1990. She remained in the New Orleans area until her passing on May 16, 1997 at age 46. Burial was at the Camas Cemetery in Camas, Washington.
  
  
  
• Terry Tompkins - June 3, 1994
  
  Terry Laverne Tompkins
  
  February 7, 1951 - June 3, 1994
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  
  Terry Laverne Tompkins was born in Pendleton, Oregon on February 7, 1951, to parents Charles James Tompkins and Reta Ann Evelyn Gustin. Terry attended Hermiston High School and afterward he remained in the Hermiston and Stanfield communities. Terry married prior to 1975, Shirley Louise Hicks. He married Debra Lynn Myers on September 25, 1993, in Umatilla County. Less than a year later, Terry passed away at Hermiston on June 3, 1994. Burial was at the Hermiston cemetery.
  
  
  
  
• Bob Day - May 19, 1988

  Bob Roy Day
  
  Sep 25, 1950 - May 19, 1988
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  
  

  
  
  
• Fred McCullough - 1984

  Fred J. McCullough Jr.
  
  1984
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  
  

  
  
  
• Sandy Charlton - January 31, 1981
  
  Sandra “Sandy” Nora Charlton Noble
  
  Sep 10, 1951 - Jan 31, 1981
  
  The Dalles, Oregon
  
  
  Sandra “Sandy” Nora (Charlton) Noble, 29, The Dalles, died Saturday, January 31, 1981, in a hospital at Reno, Nev., from injuries in an automobile accident Thursday near Susanville, Calif.
  
  Sandra was born at Pendleton, Oregon, September 10, 1951, to parents Edgar Ard Charlton and Betty Jean Downing. Sandy attended Hermiston High School and her 1969 graduation photo appeared in the yearbook of Wahtonka High School, The Dalles, Oregon. She had lived in The Dalles for 12 years. Sandy was living in The Dalles when she married Randall D. Noble of The Dalles on November 22, 1976, at Goldendale, Wash.
  
  Surviving are her husband, Randall N. Noble, a son, Palmer Thomas Noble, and a daughter, Tamra Noble, The Dalles; her mother Mrs. William A. (Betty) Sappington, Hood River; two sisters, Linda E. Lopez, Seattle, Wash., and Judith Hachtel, Hood River; a brother, Patrick Douthit, Hood River; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Richardson, Pilot Rock; three aunts, three uncles, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
  
  She was a member of the local Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary.
  
  Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Smith Callaway Chapel, Dr. James Hazlett officiating. Committal will be at the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
  
  Casketbearers will include Larry Peterson, Bennett Bailey, Dan Basoco, Michael Noble, Scott Noble and Allan Karpinski.
  
  The family suggests contributions to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, care of George Specht in memory of Mrs. Noble.
  
  
  
• Ted Richards - Nov 23, 1973

  Theodore M. Richards
  
  June 8, 1951 - November 23, 1973
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
• Randy Schilling - Nov 14, 1969

  Randy Ray Schilling
  
  January 27, 1951 - November 14, 1969
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  Randy Ray Schilling as born at Bridgeport, Nebraska on January 27, 1951, to parents Dennis M. Schilling and Frances N. Hersberg. He was a resident of Hermiston beginning in about 1964.
  
  Randy married Linda St. John of Hermiston on February 17, 1969. In the following autumn on November 14, 1969, Randy died in a tragic accidental shotgun shooting in Hermiston. Among Randy’s survivors was his widow Linda and his daughter, Sandra Rae Schilling.
  
  

  
  
  
• Pat Disselbrett - June 11, 1969

  Edward Pat Disselbrett
  
  January 26, 1949 - June 11, 1969
  
  Portland, Oregon
  
  
  

  
  
  
• Lynn Williams - November 6, 1968

  Regina Lynn Williams
  
  Dec 24, 1950 - Nov 6, 1968
  
  Hermiston, Oregon
  
  

  
  
  
• JB Rhodes - July 15, 1964

  James Bradley Rhodes
  
  July 15, 1964
  
  Milton - Freewater, Oregon
  
  

  
  
  

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