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About The Observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1968-current | View Entire Issue (July 16, 2020)
COMMUNITY THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 COMMUNITY CORNER Briefs Monthly puzzle exchange planned LA GRANDE — The pan- demic has meant lots of time devoted to indoor activities. For many, that includes jig- saw puzzles. For those who have worked through the ones you have and are look- ing for more, Art Center East is hosting a puzzle exchange on the third Saturday of the month from 1-2 p.m. The monthly in-person exchang- es will require face coverings and social distancing. ACE staff will disinfect puzzles and surfaces. The next exchange will take place Saturday, July 18. Bring a puzzle and take one home. The center has a selection of donated puzzles to kick things off. There is a suggested donation of $5 per puzzle taken home or exchanged, all proceeds benefi ting ACE. Meals on Wheels drivers needed LA GRANDE — Commu- nity Connection is in urgent need of volunteers to be Meals on Wheels drivers. For more information, call Syd- ney Gleeson at 541-963-7532, ext. 1104, or stop by 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande. P UBLIC S AFETY R EPORT MONDAY 8:36 a.m. — La Grande police received a report of a distur- bance on the 1600 block of Gekeler Lane.. 2:19 p.m. — An employee at the Chevron Shop N’Go, 1519 Adams Ave., called police about a customer refusing to wear a mask and causing a distur- bance. 3:52 p.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Offi ce arrested Joshua David Toy, 29, of Elgin, for felon in possession of a weapon, reckless driving and second-degree trespass. 9:52 p.m. — La Grande police arrested William Troy Mitchell, 39, of La Grande, for violating parole, felony methamphet- amine possession and tamper- ing with evidence. 10:41 p.m. — The person who La Grande police trespassed earlier from the Chevron station on Adams Avenue returned. 11:58 p.m. — And the person returned to the Chevron station, and again offi cers arrived and told the person to leave. OBITUARIES Bett y J. (Bunten) Gulzow 1924-2020 • La Grande Betty Jonita Gulzow, 95, of La Grande, died July 11. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. July 17 at the Island City Ceme- tery. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebra- tion Center. Betty was born Nov. 12, 1924, in La Grande, to John and Bessie (Hoffman) Bunten. She spent her fi rst years on Cabbage Hill and attended a one- room schoolhouse in her early grades. Her family then moved to the Island City area and she attended a one-room schoolhouse on Red Pepper Lane. She didn’t fi nish her schooling past the eighth grade because she needed to work to help the family. On March 5, 1941, Betty married Bob Gulzow in Weiser, Idaho. They were married 60 years before his death in 2002. Betty and Bob were long- time farmers in the Grande Ronde Valley. They enjoyed traveling in var- ious countries and going south for many years. They spent several years living on the Coast and then Salem, where Bob passed away. Betty enjoyed gar- dening, restoring old furniture, cooking and traveling. She was a 4H leader and crew boss for Del Monte. She and Bob were long- time members of the First Christian Church and the Good Sam Club. Surviving relatives include her children, Karval Watts of Salem, Mike Gulzow and wife, Jackie, of La Grande, and Sandra Gulzow of Salem; sister, Janie Bates of Casper, Wyoming; fi ve grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; hus- band, Bob Gulzow; sister, Juanita Cross; brothers, Bill, Raymond, Leroy, Vernon and Fred Bunten; and grandson, Kevin Wilson. Memorial contribu- tions may be made to the First Christian Church, 901 Penn Ave., La Grande 97850. Online condolences may be left at www.dan- ielsknopp.com. Edward Hua 1972-2020 • La Grande Edward Stanley Aukai Hua, 48, of La Grande, died July 7 at a friend’s residence. A service will be held at a later time. Edward was born Jan. 16, 1972, in Hilo, Hawaii, to Albert and Marilyn (Wong) Hua. He attended Santa Ynez Valley High School. On March 8 of this year he married Amanda Shrout. Edward was an auto detailer and enjoyed doing freehand art. Surviving relatives include his wife, Amanda; children, Yesinia Hua La GRANDE AUTO REPAIR 975-2000 www.lagrandeautorepair.com MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE Joe Horst ACDelcoTSS “Shop Responsibly, Shop Local” Our local businesses need us and we’ll get through this together TUESDAY 8:30 a.m. — The Union Coun- ty Sheriff’s Offi ce received a report of a possible burglary at a residence on the 1300 block of Baltimore Street, Elgin. 12:44 p.m. — La Grande police responded to a report of a fi ght on the 2700 block of Island Avenue. Offi cers arrested William Allen Hernandez, 52, of Pendleton, on two Umatilla County warrants for failing to appear in drug possession cases. 9:10 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1400 block of Adams Avenue on a report of a male staggering in the street. Offi cers assisted the person to his hotel room. Oregon State Police recent citations and arrests: July 10 — Jacob S. Frazier, 40, of Boise, on accusations of driving under the infl uence of intoxicants and driving without a license. THE OBSERVER — 3A www.VisitUnionCounty.org FAMILY OWNED 215 Elm Street La Grande (541) 963-5440 northwestfurnitureandmattress.com at www.lovelandfuneral- chapel.com. Upcoming local services Lyle Marshall La Grande July 18 — DONNA EMMONS: 11 a.m. graveside service, Wallowa Cemetery; followed by a celebration of life at the home of Elsie and Red Evans. July 18 — CLIFFORD “IKE” SNELL: 11 a.m. graveside service with military honors, Island City Cemetery; masks are required. July 24 — IRMA ROGERS: noon graveside service, Hill- crest East Cemetery, La Grande; please wear a mask. — Calendar courtesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande and K’Lani Hua; step- children, Nina Gohn, Charles Gohn, Ty Shrout, Dru Taft, Jazmen Shrout, Izaiah Shrout and Izabell Shrout; brothers, Richard Hua of Garden Grove, Cal- ifornia, Sonny Hoopai of Ontario, and David Wood of Florida; sisters, Alicia Hua of Hilo, Hawaii, Jenn Musick of Kennewick, Washington, and Diane Marchand of Florida; and numerous aunts and uncles. Online condolences may be made to the family Lyle Marshall, 71, of La Grande, died July 10 at his residence. A celebration of his life will be held July 17 at 10 a.m. at the Haines Rodeo Grounds. Masks and social distancing are required. The service will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend (go to lovelandfuneralchapel. com at the time of the ser- vice and click on “Funeral Videos”). Ronald Nantz La Grande Ronald Nantz, 71, of La Grande, died July 13 at a local care facility. Arrangements are by Love- land Funeral Chapel & Crematory. Lyle William Marshall November 25, 1948 - July 10, 2020 Lyle William Marshall passed away peacefully in his home on July 10, 2020, surrounded by family, following a battle with cancer. Family and friends are invit- ed to remember and honor Lyle at Haines Stampede grounds on Friday, July 17 at 10:00am, causal dress is encouraged. COVID-19 precautions will be followed. Attendees must wear a mask and practice social distancing to meet COVID-19 guid- ance. The service will be live streamed for those who cannot attend. Go to lfc@love- landfuneralchapel.com and click on the “Funeral Video” button near the bottom of the home page just before 10:00am. Lyle was born Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1948, to Orville and Barbra (Lester) Marshall in La Grande, Oregon. He attended school in La Grande, graduat- ing from La Grande High School in 1967. His passion for hunting and fishing and love of the outdoors were instilled at a young age by excursions with his dad and grandpa Dallas (Dack) Lester. Lyle married Pam Marks in June of 1967. They had two children, Sandy Fay and Tad William. The coupled later divorced. Lyle met the love of his life, Donna Villines in 1975 and they were married in 1981, becoming a dad to Tonia, Donna’s daughter. Lyle shared his passion of the outdoors with Donna and the kids. In their adult lives, the kids have continued to carry on his love of the outdoors, fishing and hunt- ing. One memorable vacation was a week spent on a dock at the Snake River. Being a kid at heart, Lyle took his family to Disneyland, Knottsberry Farm and many State Fairs. He also took them to the coast where they enjoyed crabbing. These trips created memories that will remain in their hearts forever. The summer of 2018, Lyle gave Donna her favorite summer, hiking into seven high lakes in the Elkhorns. They looked forward to sharing many more of these adventures, Lyle’s illness didn’t allow this. Lyle worked at Ken Leavitt’s Philips 66 during high school, which created a life- long friendship. In 1967, he began his life long career at Boise Cascade Particleboard Plant in the shipping department. After 45 years, Lyle retired as Shipping Supervisor. Lyle gave credit for his success to the Shipping Supervisor before him, Groover Brooks. During his 45 years, many of his co-workers were at the receiving end of his love of pranks. Lyle was well liked by his co-workers, which was evident in the many friendships he built. Lyle was an exceptional organizer. He was responsible for starting, organizing and running the Boise Cascade Bass Tournament. He ran the tournament for 30 plus years and remained active in the tournament after retiring. His love for golf led to he and his brother, Bob Mar- shall, continuing to host an annual golf tournament in Jackpot, Nevada. In his earlier years, Lyle attended a rodeo school for bareback riding. He participated in many local rodeos including the Haines Stampede. Lyle was a member of The Elks, The Eagles, Cove Sportsman Club, Oregon Hunters Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and National Wild Turkey Federation. Family and friends were the center of Lyle’s life. Friends say Lyle was a special man, everyone that knew him liked and respected him. He was never too busy to stop and chat, made time for everyone. Lyle was a loving, supportive son, hus- band and father that will be deeply missed. Lyle will remain in our hearts always until we meet him again. He has joined his father, Orville Marshall along with many other loved family members. He is survived by his wife, Donna Marshall; children, Sandy Marshall of Milton-Free- water, OR, Tad Marshall (Brandy) of Cheyenne, WY, Zac Marshall of Portland, OR and daughter, Tonia Springer (Scott) of Baker City, OR; mother, Barbara Mar- shall of La Grande, OR; sisters, Nancy McCoy (Mike) of La Grande, OR and Kathleen Cathey of Meridian, ID; brother, Bob Marshall (Trena) of Spokane, WA; 6 grandchildren, Tanner, Cheyenne, Tianna, Hunter, Walker and Diesel. He was preceded in death by his father, Orville; grandparents and brother-in-law, Richard Cathey. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to, Hunt of a Lifetime Foun- dation, Inc., 6297 Buffalo Road, Harbor- creek, PA 16421, in Lyle’s name. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.
