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RECORDS AND MORE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020 OBITUARIES COMMUNITY Meetings Beverly A. Penz • LA GRANDE — The Board of Directors of the La Grande School District will con- vene Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at Central Elementary School. The meeting will be available online and phone. Meeting access information is explained on the agenda avail- able at www.lagrandesd.org. • IMBLER — The Imbler School Board will meet vir- tually Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8 a.m. to approve a revised SIA Grant agreement. The meeting is open to the public. For instructions on attending the virtual meeting, call the Imbler School District at 541-534-5331. Briefs View ballot tally machine test Tuesday LA GRANDE — There will be a public test of the ballot tally machine on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. in the Union County Clerk’s Offi ce, 1001 Fourth St., Suite D, La Grande. Anyone who would like to witness this test is welcome to attend. Three people at a time are allowed so viewing will be staggered to accommodate as many as possible. Masks are required. Sign up for fl u shot LA GRANDE — The Center for Human Development, 2301 Cove Ave., La Grande, is holding a fl u shot clinic Friday, Oct. 30, from 12:30- 5 p.m. The clinic is open to the public by appointment only, which may be arranged by calling 541-962-8800. Wallowa County Rotary launches fundraiser ENTERPRISE — Every year the Wallowa County Ro- tary Club has given college scholarships to high school students from all county schools. The club is selling Prairie Creek organic vege- tables and 6-Ranch natural ground beef. The options are 20 pounds of potatoes for $35, or a package deal of 10 pounds potatoes, 5 pounds carrots, 2 pounds beets and 1 pound of ground beef for $45, and $15 of each purchase is tax deductible. Orders will be accepted until Nov. 6 and may be picked up at the Josephy Center in Joseph and the EM & M building in Enterprise. For information, contact Rich Wandschneider at 541-263- 0930, rich.wandschneider@ gmail.com, or talk with any Wallowa County Rotarian. FRIDAY, OCT. 23 10:20 a.m. — La Grande po- lice responded to the 2000 block of Gekeler Lane on a report of an assault. The offi cer deter- mined the report was unfound- ed and contacted mental health services. 1:36 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a sex crime. 2:12 p.m. — The Union Coun- ty Sheriff’s Offi ce responded to Walmart, 11619 Island Ave., Island City, on a report of shop- lifting. A deputy arrested Collin Drew Dittmer, 20, for aggravat- ed theft. 4:18 p.m. — A caller reported the theft of a vehicle from the 1500 block of 26th Street, La Grande. An offi cer responded and took a report. 7:17 p.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Offi ce responded to the 200 block of South First Street, Union, and arrested Richard James Stubbs, 43, on a Texas felony warrant for aggravated sexual assault. SATURDAY, OCT. 24 2:48 a.m. — La Grande police received a noise complaint from the 100 block of Fir Street. An of- 1948-2020 • La Grande Beverly Ann Long Penz, 72, of La Grande, died Oct. 20 at a local care facility from pancreatic cancer. Due to COVID-19, a memorial ceremony will be held in the future. Beverly, also known as Bev, was born Aug. 9, 1948, in Chi- cago. She was a graduate of Immaculata High School and held degrees from both the University of Illinois in Champaign and in Chi- cago. While working in the Department of Research and Development in Chica- go’s City Hall in the 1970s, she met her future husband of many years, Cyril Sax- onberg. Together, like fron- tiersmen, in 1979 they left their urban roots and moved to Oregon. Beverly attended the University of Oregon Law School and obtained a doctor of jurisprudence degree. In 1986, she began her law career in Union County, where she worked as a deputy district attorney and later as a defense attorney in private practice until her retirement in 2001. Nobody could spin a yarn like Beverly, who delighted in talking about her dogs, friends, books, genealogy research and all things Chicago. Before being sidelined by a knee injury, she was an avid tennis player, runner and softball player. Her other hobbies included playing the banjo, gardening and canning homegrown fruits and vegetables. She was fortunate to have many dear friends, including Janet, Brittany, and David Pryce who cared for her throughout her devastating illness. Surviving relatives include her stepson, Steven Saxonberg of Prague, Czech Republic; stepdaughter, Diane Boles of Mad- ison, Wisconsin; and fi ve grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cyril, and her parents and brother. In lieu of fl owers, memo- rial contributions may be made to Grande Ronde Hospital Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 3290, La Grande 97850, or the Blue Mountain Humane Associ- ation, 3212 Highway 30, La Grande 97850. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneral- chapel.com. Walter ‘Fred’ E. Blackman 1948-2020 • La Grande Walter “Fred” Emmett Blackman, 71, of La Grande, died Oct. 23 at his residence. A graveside ser- vice will be held Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Island City Cemetery. Casual dress is preferred by the family. Attendees must wear a mask and practice social dis- tancing to meet COVID-19 guidelines. Walter was born March 31, 1948, in La Grande, to Walter and Phyllis (Moss) Blackman. He resided in Albany for nine years and in La Grande. He attended Island City Elementary School and La Grande Middle and High schools. He later attended Oregon State University. Walter served in the United States National Guard. He married Leslie Chadwick on Sept. 23, 1967. Walter was employed with Northrup King for nine years in Portland/ Albany and with Farnam’s Auto Parts and Blue Moun- tain Auto Parts for 32 years. He enjoyed hunting, fi shing, ATV riding, horn mounting, anything out- doors and spending time PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT fi cer responded and explained options. 6:33 a.m. — A caller request- ed assistance with a possible transient issue at L Avenue and Willow Street, La Grande. An offi cer responded but did not fi nd anyone involved. 1:03 p.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Offi ce received a report of a dog bite victim in Elgin. The animal enforcement offi cer took a report. 6:18 p.m. — La Grande police assisted with a mentally ill per- son on the 1500 block of Adams Avenue. 7:12 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 2200 block of Adams Avenue for a fi ght. Police arrived and took a report. 10:07 p.m. — A Union County sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehi- cle at Island Avenue and Albany Street, La Grande, and arrested Franklin Edward Chase, 54, of La Grande, for driving under the infl uence of intoxicants. SUNDAY, OCT. 25 12:45 a.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Offi ce received a noise complaint from the 10300 block of White Birch Lane, La Grande. A deputy respond- ed and talked to juveniles at the scene, who agreed to shut down the situation. 1:44 a.m. — La Grande police booked Timothy Hanshew into the Union County Correctional Facility, La Grande, on charges of felony fourth-degree assault. 8:13 a.m. — La Grande police booked Michael Trumbo into the Union County Correctional Facility on charges of felony fourth-degree assault and felony possession of metham- phetamine. 9:32 a.m. — La Grande police booked Martin Damion into the Union County Correctional Facility on charges of felony fourth-degree assault. 12:03 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of fraud on the 2800 block of Second Street. An offi cer responded and took down information. 7:40 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1000 block of Y Avenue on a report of a domestic disturbance. Police took a report. 8:22 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1200 block of Eighth Street on a report of a domestic disturbance. Offi cers separated the parties involved. Free Excel classes in November The Observer LA GRANDE — Training & Employment Consortium is offering free interactive Excel classes in November. The classes will be held online and include hands-on exercises. A one-day class for beginners is Nov. 10 that will cover the basics of developing spreadsheets, entering formulas and enhancing documents. Intermediate Excel is a fi ve-day course (Nov. 12, 16, 18, 19, 24) to review formulas; cover creating graphs and absolute func- tion and more. Call Glenna at 541-963- 7111, Ext. 248 to register. Computer Repair Fast & Reliable Chromebooks (starting @ $ 139) Windows 10 Laptops (starting @ $ 299) Desktops $ 399 • All in Ones $ 499 New gaming towers $ 935 New monitors - 24”/ $ 169 27”/ $ 199 New Printers (starting @ $ 159) TEXT TO REQUEST PHOTOS Dale Bogardus 541-297-5831 www.outstandingcomputerrepair.com 10106 N. ‘C’ • Island City with his family. He was a hunter safety instructor for 20 years and earned several awards and acknowledgments. Surviving relatives include his wife, Leslie; sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis and Candy Blackman and Blaine and Amie Blackman, all of La Grande; brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy and Ellen Blackman of of La Grande, Tom and Betty Blackman of Island City and Bart and Amy Blackman of North Car- olina; sisters and broth- ers-in-law, Elva and Mitch Emmons of Eugene and Teresa and Ken Moody of La Grande; six grandchil- dren and two great-grand- children; and 25 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Phyllis, and several aunts and uncles. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneral- chapel.com. Terri M. McDowell 1949-2020 • Elgin Terri Marie McDowell, 70, of Elgin, died Sept. 21 at Grande Ronde Hos- pital. A service will be held at a later date due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Terri was born Dec. 7, 1949, in La Grande, to Ter- rance and Jessie (Wilson) McDowell. She joined older 541-975-1364 brother, Bill, and was fol- lowed by younger brother, Kelly. Terri grew up in Elgin where she spent her childhood playing with her brothers, friends and cousins and going to family picnics and gatherings, which she dearly loved. She attended Elgin schools and graduated in 1968. She celebrated her 50th EHS reunion with her class in 2018. Terri loved dolls, stuffed toys and novelty toys and had a collection that would fi ll up a room. She really liked watching cartoons and was happy staying indoors. All her life, Terri loved and protected children. She was a babysitter to many over the years but never had her own. She did have dogs, though, and spoiled them like children. After graduating from Blue Mt. Community Col- lege in 1972, she became a bookkeeper for Sherm’s/ Thunderbird Grocery in Grants Pass and Medford, where her career spanned 34 years from 1975-2009. Many long-time friend- ships were made in these communities. Terri loved to read and was good at remembering her family’s history. She loved parties and birthdays and a good joke always. She loved to laugh. She had a jolly personality and no one can ever remember her being grumpy. Even when Please follow guide- lines regarding face cov- erings and social dis- tancing at all services. Nov. 6 — WALTER “FRED” BLACKMAN: 10 a.m. graveside service, Island City Cemetery (casu- al dress preferred). — Calendar cour- tesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande she was feeling rotten, when asked how she was, she always said, “I’m good.” Terri loved the Lord, and it is a great comfort to those she left behind to know she is with him. Surviving relatives include her brothers, Bill of Cove and Kelly and his wife, Kathy, of La Grande; stepsiblings; and many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ter- rance and Jessie, and her stepfather. In lieu of fl owers, memo- rial contributions may be made to a children’s hos- pital or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneral- chapel.com. ELECT DAVE C omfort The Right Choice! • Honest • Dependable • Working for the People Island City Mayor Virginia Satterlee February 3, 1926 - October 21, 2020 Virginia Satterlee (Mumsy), 94, of Sherwood passed away peacefully in the arms of her son on October 21, 2020 after a heartbreaking battle with dementia. Virginia was the only daughter among 4 chil- dren born to Ralph and Mabel Spray. She was born at home on February 3, 1926 in Joseph, Oregon. Her family moved to La Grande in 1940 where she graduated with honors from La Grande High School in 1944. Shortly after graduating from high school, she married Ronald Lee Love- ly. Together they moved to San Diego where Ron was enlisted in the US Navy and had finished a tour in WWII. They were married for thirty years. Upon returning to La Grande, Vir- ginia led a happy and busy life raising three boys while working at Safeway and running the Charbondo ice cream shop that she owned with her hus- band Ron. Later Virginia worked as a secretary for a local candy distributor, a bookkeeper at Trotter’s Men’s Store, and retired from Campbell Collection Agency. In 1977, she married Richard (Dick) Satterlee of La Grande. Dick and Vir- ginia divided their time between La Grande and Yuma, Arizona, enjoying a full life of travel, fishing, hunting, golf- ing, entertaining and friends during their retired years together. Upon his death in 2007, she made her perma- nent residence in Sherwood, Oregon to be near her sons, but continued to spend winters enjoying the sun in Yuma with wonderful friends. Family always came first for Vir- ginia; she loved spending time with family and friends and was always there for them. She was an excellent cook and entertainer, with many of her recipes featured in the local family restaurant. She always caught the biggest fish, was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and enjoyed playing tennis and golf. Virginia loved visiting casinos where she always An Independent Insurance Agency Reed & Associates for excellent service LOCALLY! Nicole Cathey THE OBSERVER — 3A Toll Free 1-866-282-1925 seemed to have lady luck riding with her and rarely left in the red. Virgin- ia drove her Toyota Camry with the license plate “Mumsy” until she was ninety years old. She is survived by her sons, Ronald Eugene Lovely (Shelly), James Alan Lovely (Vanessa), Michael Lee Lovely (Jennifer) and Step-Daughter Karen Fenn(Dennis); three grandchildren, Ronda Lovely, Alan Sturm and Steven Lovely; many nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband Ron Lovely, her three brothers, Gordon, Gerald and John Spray, and her husband of 30 years, Richard Satterlee. Mumsy was loved and cherished more than life itself. Her family and friends take solace in the knowledge that she is now at peace with our Heavenly Father. A Graveside Service will be held at Valley View Memorial Park and Mau- soleum in Newberg, OR on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM. Arrange- ments entrusted with Attrell’s Funeral Chapels. Please go to www.Attrells. com to share your thoughts and fond memories with Virginia’s family. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- tions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org in Virginia Satterlee’s honor. Medicare, Auto, Home insurance and Annuities www.reed-insurance.net Kevin Reed