RECORDS
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
FRIDAY, JUNE 11
8:16 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 900 block of
12th Street on a complaint about criminal mischief. An offi cer took
a report.
12:37 p.m. — Firefi ghters and a Union County sheriff ’s deputy
responded to a fi re at 64019 Ruckman Road, Cove.
4:45 p.m. — Grande Ronde Hospital, 900 Sunset Drive, La
Grande, reported a patient who was a victim of a dog bite. An ani-
mal enforcement offi cer responded and took a report.
4:56 p.m. — A caller reported the theft of a vehicle from Cove. A
Union County sheriff ’s deputy made contact and took information.
7:05 p.m. — A La Grande resident complained about theft of
services on the 2000 block of Fir Street.
11:40 p.m. — La Grande police received a noise complaint from
the 1600 block of M Avenue. An offi cer responded, and the home-
owner quieted down.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12
2:13 a.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about a loud
party on the 1500 block of Seventh Street. An offi cers responded.
The people involved shut down the party.
10:32 a.m. — A caller reported a fi ght on the 2100 block of
Maple Street, La Grande. An offi cer responded and took a report.
12:31 p.m. — A caller reported animal neglect at a residence
on the 1800 block of 26th Street. An animal enforcement offi cer
made contact.
1:15 p.m. — A caller reported animal neglect at East Delta and
North Bellwood streets, Union. An animal enforcement offi cer
responded and arranged to move dogs.
6:56 p.m. — Local law enforcement responded to a residence
on the 2000 block of Gekeler Lane on a report of a disturbance.
Offi ces separated the parties involved.
7:54 p.m. — Local law enforcement returned to the residence
on Gekeler Lane for a subsequent disturbance. La Grande police
arrested a 25-year-old man for disorderly conduct and resisting
arrest.
9:48 p.m. — A caller reported juveniles driving carelessly
on motorized bikes in the area of Birch Street and W Avenue, La
Grande. An offi cer searched the area but did not fi nd the subjects.
11:11 p.m. — The Union County Sheriff ’s Offi ce responded to a
traffi c crash on Union-Junction Lane, Union. Deputies arrested Pat-
rick Wayne Mayhead, 62, of Union, for DUII.
SUNDAY, JUNE 13
10:55 a.m. — A caller reported a burglary at a storage unit on
the 900 block of Baltimore Street, Elgin. A Union County sheriff ’s
deputy responded and took a report.
11:13 a.m. — La Grande police responded to Island and Adams
avenues on a report of a suspicious person. Police arrested a
29-year-old woman for second-degree disorderly conduct.
12:59 p.m. — Union County sheriff ’s deputies responded to
a report of a domestic disturbance on the 1500 block of Conklin
Road, Cove, and gave one person a ride to a motel.
6:14 p.m. — A caller reported a hit-and-run to a vehicle at
Walmart, 11619 Island Ave, Island City. A Union County sheriff ’s
deputy made contact and took information.
9:05 p.m. — A caller reported a doe stuck in a sewer drain at
Sixth Street and D Avenue, La Grande. The animal was free prior to
an offi cer arriving.
10:52 p.m. — People in a loud argument in a parking lot on the
1500 block of 21st Street, La Grande, prompted a call to police. Offi -
cers arrived and arrested a 23-year-old man on a Umatilla County
probation violation warrant stemming from misdemeanors of
theft, trespass, criminal mischief and DUII.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN
BOARD
MEETINGS
• LA GRANDE — The Grande Ronde Symphony Asso-
ciation’s annual meeting begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 15.
This will be the fi rst in-person meeting in over a year and
organizers are eager to share their perspective on the past
season and their planning for 2021-2022. The meeting is
open to the public and will be held at the La Grande First
Christian Church, 901 Penn Ave.
• LA GRANDE — The Board of Directors of the La
Grande School District will convene at 7 p.m. Monday,
June 21, for a special board meeting, work session and
public hearing on the approved 2021-2022 budget. Due to
social distancing, the meeting will be available online and
by phone. Access information is available on the agenda
posted at www.lagrandesd.org/page/board-meetings.
BRIEFS
Giant rummage sale set for June 19
LA GRANDE — A giant rummage sale will be open
from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 19, at La Grande’s First
Christian Church, 901 Penn Ave. Hosted by the Christian
Women’s Fellowship, the sale will take place on the back
lawn and parking area.
Family History Center is open to the public
LA GRANDE — The Family History Center of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now open to
the public. The hours are Monday and Friday from 9 a.m.
to noon, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and
Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. The center is at 1802 Gekeler
Lane and masks are required.
DEATH NOTICES
Marlene Brown
Union
Marlene Brown, 85, of Union, died June 13, 2021, at her
home. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel &
Crematory, La Grande.
Virginia M. Oldham
La Grande
Virginia M. Oldham, 90, of La Grande, died June 11,
2021, at a local care facility. Arrangements are by Love-
land Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
OBITUARIES
Lois A. (Cole) Johnson
Chane ‘Chain’ Le Barnard
1939-2021
La Grande
1955-2021
La Grande
Lois Ann Johnson, 82,
had a lot to teach people
of La Grande, died June
and never hesitated to put
7, 2021, at her home. A
others fi rst.
memorial service will be
Lois loved the out-
held at a later date.
doors, especially camping
Lois was born
and fi shing. She
May 4, 1939, in
always had her
Jackson, Ken-
fi shing gear
tucky, to Lester
packed and
and Bonnie
ready to go. She
Marie Cole. She
was up for an
married Robert
adventure every
Charles Johnson
day and always
on Jan. 23, 1970,
faced everything
and they were
head-on.
married for 51
Surviving rel-
Johnson
years.
atives include
A very
her husband,
adventurous and out-
Robert Johnson; son, Mike
going woman, Lois was
Johnson; daughter-in-law,
full of life and loved her
Jennifer Johnson; 13
family more than any-
grandchildren; and 10
thing. She always had a
great-grandchildren.
smile on her face and was
She was preceded
a bright light in many
in death by her parents,
lives, including that of her
Lester and Bonnie Marie
caregiver and friend Jes-
Cole, and children, Lori
sica Wade Weaver. Lois
West and Steven Johnson.
Chane Le Barnard, 66,
Last Chance Saloon in
of La Grande, died June
Homedale, and he was a
2, 2021, at Grande Ronde
member of Todd’s Pool
League in La Grande. His
Hospital. A celebration
family and friends were
of life will be held later.
very important
The family has
to him, and as
made a private
a very outgoing
Facebook group
and courageous
called “Cele-
person he made
brate Chane”
friends easily.
(www.facebook.
His favorite pal
com/groups/
and dog was
803232833
Buddy, who pre-
714365) to keep
ceded him in
people updated
death.
on upcoming
Le Barnard
Survivors
services.
include his
Nicknamed
mother, Delilah Bar-
“Chain,” Chane was born
nard, of Wilder, Idaho;
March 6, 1955, in Haw-
daughter, Brandy Larison,
thorne, California, to
of La Grande; stepson,
W. Tennan and Delilah
(Nicely) Barnard. In 1971, Bill Sharpe, of La Grande;
stepdaughter, Tesiea Ann,
he moved to Homedale,
of Moses Lake, Wash-
Idaho, with his grand-
ington; sister and broth-
parents, followed later by
er-in-law, Kelly and Tony
the rest of the family. He
graduated from Homedale Burns, of Homedale;
brother and sister-in-law,
High School in 1973.
Wes and Donna Bar-
Chane worked as a
nard, of Homedale; fi ve
welder fabricator for
Parma Company in Parma grandchildren; and many
nieces, nephews and
and for Dels Flying Ser-
cousins.
vice out of Homedale.
He was preceded in
In 1998, he moved to
Orovada, Nevada, and for death by his father, W.
Tennan Barnard; sister,
a short time worked for
Deonna Aberasturi; and
Kings River Ranch. He
son, Derek Tennan Bar-
met a very special friend,
nard in 1993.
Diane, and they set out
Memorial contribu-
as fur trappers together.
tions may be made to the
In 2015, Chane moved to
Firebird Safety Team (call
La Grande to be closer to
208-938-8986 or mail to
his daughter, stepson and
P.O. Box 1398, Eagle, ID
grandchildren.
83616) or to St. Luke’s
Chane enjoyed racing,
Children’s Hospital Neo-
fi shing and a good game
of pool. For years he com- natal Unit (190 E. Ban-
peted in pool leagues with nock, Boise, ID 83712).
Gerald L. Crawford
1936-2021
Joseph
Gerald Leon Crawford, earned a master’s degree
84, of Joseph, died March in education from EOU in
7, 2021, at his home.
1972. The family moved
Interment was at Prairie
in the summer of 1976
Creek Cemetery with a
to Joseph, where Gerald
service offi ci-
taught until
ated by Archie
1994.
Hook, of Enter-
After
prise Commu-
retiring, Gerald
nity Church,
and Lorraine
assisted by the
traveled exten-
Joseph Masonic
sively across
Lodge. A cel-
North America.
ebration of his
He volunteered
life and potluck
as an assistant
gathering will
coach for boys
Crawford
be held July 3
golf and score-
at 2 p.m. behind
keeper for girls
the Enterprise Commu-
basketball at Enterprise
nity Church. For details
High School.
call 541-398-1130. All
Gerald contributed to
friends are invited.
his community through
Gerald was born July
his 50-plus-year mem-
2, 1936, in Baker City,
bership in the Masonic
to Harry and Norma
Lodge and Eastern Star,
(Jensen) Crawford. He
serving in various state
grew up in Baker City,
offi ces and commit-
graduating from Baker
tees and as the Maxine
High School in 1953 at
Assembly’s Rainbow
age 16 then immediately
Dad and once as State
starting work at Oregon
Rainbow Dad. He was
Lumber.
also proud of his work as
Gerald met Mary
a 40-year member of the
“Lorraine” Christman, of
Shrine.
North Powder, in 1955,
Gerald enjoyed
and they married on
woodworking, fi shing,
Oct. 5, 1956. The couple
camping, hunting and
moved to Pilot Rock
golf. The Crawfords were
in 1957, where Gerald
members of the Enter-
worked at US Gypsum.
prise Community Church.
In 1962, taking a leap
Surviving relatives
of faith, he enrolled at
include his wife, Lor-
what is now Eastern
raine; children and part-
Oregon University, and
ners, Michael and Tammy,
the family, which now
of Enterprise, and Darryl
included two sons, moved and Tammy, of Coco-
to La Grande. In 1966,
lalla, Idaho; brother and
Gerald graduated cum
sister-in-law, Donald and
laude from EOU with a
Beverly, of Pendleton; and
bachelor’s degree in edu-
four grandchildren and
cation and was hired to
eight great-grandchildren.
teach at the Halfway Ele-
Memorial contribu-
mentary School in the
tions may be made to the
Pine Eagle School Dis-
Portland Shriners Hos-
trict. He attended summer pital for Children, 3101
school at San Jose State
SW Sam Jackson Park
on a grant in 1968 and
Road, Portland 97239.
UPCOMING LOCAL SERVICES
Please follow guide-
lines regarding face cov-
erings and social dis-
tancing at all services.
June 19 —
GEORGE SMITH:
10 a.m. graveside ser-
vice, Elgin Cemetery
(casual dress preferred);
reception immediately
follows at his home.
June 26 — DAVID
COUNCIL: 1 p.m. cel-
ebration of life, North
Powder City Park.
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June 26 — SALLY
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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 of life and
potluck gathering,
behind Enterprise Com-
munity Church.
— calendar courtesy
of Loveland Funeral
Chapel, La Grande
Hulett ‘Hugh’ C. McDowell Jr.
1952-2021
La Grande
Hulett “Hugh” Clyde
McDowell Jr., 69, of La
Grande, died May 13,
2021, at his residence. At
his request, there will not
be a service.
Known as Hugh, he
was born May 9, 1952,
in San Diego, California,
to Hulett Sr. and Mildred
(Simmons) McDowell. He
resided in San Diego and
in Portland, Lincoln City
and La Grande.
Hugh graduated from
Grossmont High School
and later attended the Uni-
versity of California at
San Diego. He married
Ariel Sanita Hessen.
Hugh was employed
with YEI, Graffi ti Pro-
gram in Portland. He
enjoyed writing and
traveling.
Surviving relatives
include his wife, Ariel,
and sons, Brian, of Union,
and Tyson, of New Llano,
Louisiana.
Online condolences
may be made to the family
at www.lovelandfuneral-
chapel.com.
George W. Smith
1921-2021
Elgin
George William
faller and for 22 years
Smith, 100, of Elgin,
at the La Grande saw
died June 4, 2021, at
mill until his retire-
Grande Ronde Hospital.
ment in 1984. He loved
horses and owned horses
A graveside ser-
into his 90s.
vice will be
He enjoyed
held June 19 at
reading, Bible
10 a.m. at the
study and
Elgin Ceme-
old Western
tery; casual
movies, and he
dress is pre-
was an active
ferred by the
lifelong church
family. Imme-
attender.
diately fol-
Surviving
lowing the ser-
relatives include
vice, a potluck
Smith
his son, Jeff
will be held
Smith of Elgin;
at his home.
daughter and son-in-law,
Attendees must wear
Connie and Glen Carter
masks and practice
social distancing to meet of Elgin; seven grand-
children; and many
COVID-19 guidelines.
George was born
nieces and nephews.
March 22, 1921, in Elgin,
He was preceded
to Ira and Henrietta
in death by his wife,
(Cruikshank) Smith.
Sharon; daughter,
A lifelong resident of
Sharma Kay Smith; par-
Elgin, he attended the
ents, Ira and Henrietta;
one-room Gordon Creek
brothers, Harry Smith
School. He married
and Tom Smith; and sis-
Sharon Kay Case on Aug. ters, Florence Smith,
10, 1962, and they were
Marie Blanchard and
happily married for more Beulah Sams.
than 50 years until her
Online condolences
death in 2018.
may be made to the
George worked as
family at www.loveland-
a farmer, rancher, tree
funeralchapel.com.
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