RECORDS AND MORE
SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021
OBITUARY
Scouts properly dispose of flag
Shirley M. (Betty) Nice
Boy Scouts Carson DeClue, left,
and James Anderson of Troop
514 prepare an American fl ag
for appropriate disposal as
specifi ed by the U.S. Flag Code,
on Wednesday, June 8, 2021, at
the conclusion of the Friends
of Scouting Breakfast at River-
side Park’s pavilion. The fl ag,
which was becoming tattered,
was displayed throughout the
breakfast before it was formal-
ly retired. About 90 people at-
tended the annual breakfast,
raising $16,000 for Boy Scouts
of America’s Blue Mountain
Council. Those honored at the
breakfast included the hus-
band and wife team of Lloyd
and Janice Nelson, of Baker City,
who received the Eagle Within
Award that goes to outstanding
adult volunteers for scouting in
its Eastern Oregon District. The
Nelsons have been Cub Scout
and Boy Scout volunteers for
three decades.
Eric Valentine/Contributed Photo
warning to juveniles.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9
IMBLER: The Imbler School
Board of Directors will meet for a
regular session Tuesday, June 15, in
Room 1 of the high school, imme-
diately following the 7 p.m. budget
hearing. The public is welcome to
attend all open sessions of the Imbler
School Board.
LA GRANDE: A public meeting
of the Union County 4-H & Exten-
sion Service District Budget Com-
mittee to discuss the budget for the
fi scal year July 1, 2021, to June 30,
2022, will be held by remote con-
ferencing Wednesday, June 16, at
8:30 a.m. For connection information
call 541-963-1010 or email Union-
CountyExtension@oregonstate.edu
by 5 p.m June 15. Written comments
must be received by noon June 15 at
OSU Extension Service, 10507 N.
McAlister Road, Room 9, La Grande
97850. A copy of the budget doc-
ument may be obtained by calling
the Oregon State University Exten-
sion Service at 541-963-1010 Mon-
day-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
LA GRANDE: Members of
the Facilities Study Committee of
the La Grande School District will
meet Thursday, June 17, from 6:30-
8:30 p.m. in the Willow Elemen-
tary gymnasium. To join virtually
via Google Meet, go to https://meet.
google.com/asc-zxox-psg.
BRIEFS
Learn about Wallowa
Resources’ past and future
JOSEPH — “Wallowa Resources:
25 years of Work, and Future Priori-
ties” is the focus of the June 15 Brown
Bag lecture at the Josephy Center for
Arts and Culture. Beginning at noon,
Nils Christoff ersen, executive director
of Wallowa Resources, will refl ect on
the organization’s fi rst 25 years, report
on current programs and discuss
future priorities. The gathering will
be held in person at the center, 403
N. Main St., Joseph, and also will be
streamed live on Zoom (go to www.
josephy.org/brown-bags for the link).
Christoff ersen has diverse experi-
ence in place-based natural resource
management from working around
the world, including ranching in Aus-
tralia, farming in Israel, fi shing and
forestry in Norway, and forestry and
wildlife in southern Africa. He is pas-
BIRTHS
GRANDE RONDE HOSPITAL
ALDRICH: Emma Aldrich, June 3,
2021, daughter of Jenny K. Aldrich and
Jason E. Aldrch of La Grande. Grand-
parents are George and Susan Aldrich
and Cindy Shearer.
BOYD: Julietta Augustine Boyd, May
24, 2021, daughter of Jillian Melissa
Boyd and Jared David Boyd of La
Grande.
GREGORY: Gemma Elizabeth
Gregory, May 16, 2021, daughter
of Elizabeth Shaw Gregory and Ian
Michael Gregory of La Grande. Grand-
parents are David and Sarah Shaw and
Michael and Sally Gregory.
HARTENSTEIN: Ruth Mae Harten-
stein, May 29, 2021, daughter of Reva
Rose (West) Hartenstein and Samuel
Hartenstein of Imbler. Grandparents
are Russ West, Mary West and Tom
and Maureen Hartenstein.
JOHNSON: Eliza Victoria Johnson,
May 27, 2021, daughter of Justise Lynn
Johnson and Caden Ray Johnson of La
Grande. Grandparents are Rodney and
Patty Johnson and Ruth and Dinny
Johnson.
McGARVA: Jack Fraser McGarva,
May 27, 2021, son of Brandi Marie
McGarva and Curtis Fraser McKenzie
McGarva of La Grande. Grandparents
are Charlie and Dawnita Picard and
Troy and Lone White.
SCHUETTE: Eleanora M. Schuette,
June 2, 2021, daughter of Brittney
M. Johnston and Luc D. Schuette of
La Grande. Grandparents are Dan
Schuette, Dorene Stevens, Lonnie
Johnston, Cliff Dayley and Lora
Montgomery.
sionate about working landscapes and
the role of rural communities in their
stewardship.
Brown Bag programs at the
Josephy Center are free and open to
the public. Attendees are encouraged
to bring a lunch or snack. For more
information, contact Rich Wand-
schneider at 541-432-0505 or rich.
wandschneider@gmail.com.
Give blood, save lives
LA GRANDE — A La Grande
community blood drive will take place
June 15-16, in the gym at the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
1802 Gekeler Ave. The drive will run
from noon to 6 p.m. June 15 and from
9 a.m to 3 p.m. June 16. To schedule
an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.
org and enter “LaGrande” or the ZIP
code 97850. Call Linda Strand at 541-
963-4261 for more information.
Downloading the Red Cross’ blood
donor app is another way to schedule
and manage blood donation appoint-
ments. The app also creates a digital
donor card, tracks lifetime donations
and allows the user to follow their
donation on its way to a hospital.
— The Observer
ON THE MENU
UNION COUNTY KIDS
FREE GRAB-AND-GO
LUNCH MENU
Free grab-and-go lunch for
anyone ages 1-18, served Mon-
day-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at the Riveria Activ-
ity Center, 2609 Second St., La
Grande. Lunch for adults is $4.
JUNE 14-18
Monday: beef ravioli, fresh
veggie sticks, fresh fruit, des-
sert, milk.
Tuesday: chicken taquito,
rice, carrot sticks, fresh fruit,
milk.
Wednesday: roast pork,
mashed potatoes and gravy,
Shirley Mae Nice, 85,
of La Grande, died May
26, 2021, at Grande Ronde
Hospital. A celebration of
her life will be held July
24 at 11 a.m. in Arco,
Idaho.
Shirley was born April
12, 1936, in Blackfoot,
Idaho, to Delbert and
Claire (Brown) Betty.
She resided in California,
Idaho and Oregon.
Shirley was an artist,
painter, quilter and an avid
storyteller.
Survivors include her
children, Delbert Stiffl er,
Melody Willis, Sherry
Prestridge, Belinda Hall,
Todd Stiffl er, Carol Nave,
Mary Price and Sarah
Reece; 32 grandchil-
dren; 68 great-grand-
children; and seven
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by her fi rst husband,
William Stiffl er; second
husband, Ken Nice;
son, Jeff rey Stiffl er; and
daughter, Carrie Carreon.
Online condolences
may be made to the family
at www.lovelandfuneral-
chapel.com.
DEATH NOTICE
Gerald L. Crawford
Joseph
THURSDAY, JUNE 10
9:32 a.m. — La Grande police received a report of a person
threatening self harm. Offi cers responded and found the subject
willingly sought help.
9:49 a.m. — A caller reported livestock on the loose in the area
of Summerville Road and Highway 204 west of Elgin.
11:39 a.m. — A caller in the area of 70800 Summerville Road
reported the theft of a bull. Local law enforcement made contact
and took information.
2:24 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1100 block of
Adams Avenue on a report of vandalism. An offi cer took a report.
4:43 p.m. — A caller reported a person threw a piece of wood
through a window on the 2200 block of Penn Avenue, La Grande.
Police responded and arrested a 42-year-old man on misdemean-
ors of reckless endangering and second-degree criminal mischief.
10:11 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 3200 block of
Alder Street on a report of a juvenile causing a disturbance. Offi -
cers counseled all parties at the scene.
10:33 p.m. — A caller reported a person walked onto their
porch and looked in the window. An offi cer located the subject
and determined she was at the wrong house.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
MEETINGS
1936-2021
La Grande
Gerald Leon Crawford, 84, of Joseph, died March
7, 2021, at his home. Interment was at Prairie Creek
Cemetery with a service offi ciated by Archie Hook of
Enterprise Community Church, assisted by the Joseph
Masonic Lodge. A celebration of his life and potluck
gathering will be held July 3 at 2 p.m. behind the Enter-
prise Community Church.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
5:51 a.m. — Local law enforcement received a report of vandal-
ism on the 700 block of K Avenue, La Grande.
9:49 a.m. — A caller complained about dogs on the loose on
the 700 block of East Delta Street, Union. An animal enforcement
offi cer responded and will follow up.
2:09 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 2100 block of
Walnut Street on a report of harassment. An offi cer made contact
and explained options.
2:24 p.m. — A Union County sheriff ’s deputy observed fi ve
juveniles trespassing on the 100 block of Adams Avenue and tres-
passed each from the site.
3:30 p.m. — The Union County Sheriff ’s Offi ce took a report for
wolf depredation near Cove.
5:36 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a disorderly
tenant at the Moon Motel, 2116 Adams Ave. The offi cer explained
options.
6:59 p.m. — The Union County Sheriff ’s Offi ce received a report
of an assault on the 1300 block of Alder Street, Elgin. A sheriff ’s
deputy made contact and will follow up.
8:05 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1100 block
of W Avenue on a report of a careless driver. Offi cers issued a
THE OBSERVER — 3A
roll, green salad, baked apples,
milk.
Thursday:
ham
and
cheese hoagie, chips, celery
sticks, fresh fruit, milk.
Friday: chicken Alfredo,
green salad, fresh fruit, cookie,
milk.
UNION COUNTY
SENIOR CENTER TAKEOUT
LUNCH MENU
Pick up 11:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at 1504 N. Albany
St., La Grande. For delivery, call
541-963-7532 before 10 a.m.
Age 60+, $3 suggested dona-
tion; all others, $5. Public is
welcome.
JUNE 14-18
Monday: chicken Alfredo,
garlic bread, fresh fruit, light
dessert.
Tuesday: beef taco salad,
guacamole, chips and salsa,
fl an.
Wednesday: roast pork,
baked apples, mashed pota-
toes and gravy, spinach salad,
baked bread, dessert.
Thursday: shrimp crois-
sant sandwich or turkey-cran-
berry sandwich, tomato-cu-
cumber salad, strawberry
surprise dessert.
Friday: summer salad
medley, cup of soup, baked
bread, fresh fruit garnish.
The family of Rick Smith would
like to thank everyone for their prayers,
texts, flowers, food, phone calls, din-
ner after the service and love during his
illness and passing. Special thanks to his
care providers at Grande Ronde Hospi-
tal, Elgin Clinic, and Elgin Ambulance for
taking such good care of him and us.
UPCOMING LOCAL SERVICES
Please follow guide-
lines regarding face cov-
erings and social dis-
tancing at all services.
June 14 — GERALD
RIMBEY: 10 a.m. grave-
side service, Island City
Cemetery; reception fol-
lows at 11 a.m. at La
Grande Christian Church.
June 19 — GEORGE
SMITH: 10 a.m. grave-
side service, Elgin Cem-
etery (casual dress
preferred); reception
immediately follows at his
home.
June 26 — DAVID
COUNCIL: 1 p.m. cel-
ebration of life, North
Powder City Park.
June 26 — SALLY
TOUCHE-MOSER:
1-3 p.m. celebration of life
open house, 404 Depot
St., Enterprise.
June 27 — MERI
OLMSTEAD: 1 p.m.
memorial service, Riv-
erside Park Pavilion, La
Grande.
July 3 — GERALD
CRAWFORD: 2 p.m.
celebration life and pot-
luck gathering, behind
Enterprise Community
Church.
— calendar courtesy of
Loveland Funeral Chapel,
La Grande
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Larry Ray Snyder
January 4, 1948 - May 30, 2021
Larry Ray Sny-
der, also known
as “Lar”, “Honey”,
“Dad” and most
fondly, “Papa”,
peacefully passed
away on May 30th,
2021 at his home
in Cove, Oregon,
with his wife, Judy,
by his side. His
death was a result
of complications
brought on by a 20
year struggle with
Parkinson’s disease. At his request, there will not be a
public service.
Larry was born on January 4, 1948 to Leo and Marie
(Kruse) Snyder in Green River, Wyoming. He gradu-
ated high school in Fairbury, Nebraska and went on to
attend college in Omaha, graduating with a degree in
electronic engineering. Larry served in the US Army
Signal Corp while stationed in Vietnam. His career
was spent repairing and servicing televisions, radios,
audiovisual equipment and computers. He and Judy
were married in 1979 and enjoyed 42 years of marriage.
Larry lived his personal life “the cowboy way” and any-
one who spent much time with him knows his motto
was “It’s not the easy way, but it’s the cowboy way.”
Larry had a soft spot for all animals (excluding one nas-
ty rooster) and at a young age fell in love with horses.
He bought his first horse with money saved from his
paper route and at every opportunity was either riding,
breaking, training or caring for his horses. He loved
horseback riding with most anyone and his favorite
riding companions were a group of friends affection-
ately nicknamed “Snyder’s Riders.” He loved rides into
camps in the Minam and Hells Canyon, for hunting or
for fun, and often took the role as camp cook. He spent
the majority of his time the last 23 years enjoying his
family and grandchildren, his home and his horses.
Larry is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Kris
(Garrett) Pedro and Jeff Garrett; his grandchildren, Ga-
brielle, Kaylyn and Aiden; and his great-granddaughter,
Hazel Rose; sisters; Joyce Spencer and Cleo Snyder and
numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his father, Leo; mother, Marie; brothers, Har-
old and Lee; sisters, Jeanne Clark and Betty Larkin.
Charitable donations in his memory may be made to
the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research,
PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD, 21741 or to a charity
of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.