RECORDS
Saturday, June 19, 2021
DEATH NOTICES
tHe OBSerVer — 3A
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
Rusty Mink
La Grande
Rusty Mink, 80, of La Grande, died June 18, 2021,
at Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are by Dan-
iels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration
Center, La Grande.
Eddie Cascio
La Grande
Eddie Cascio, 80, of La Grande, died June 17, 2021,
in Boise. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp Funeral,
Cremation & Life Celebration Center, La Grande.
Donald Schaeffer
Wallowa
Donald Schaeffer, 97, of Wallowa, died June 17, 2021,
at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will
be held June 25 at 11 a.m. at Bramlet Memorial Cemetery
in Wallowa. Arrangements are by Bollman Funeral Home,
Enterprise.
Lilyan M. Hale
6:01 a.m. — La Grande police responded to Spruce Street and
S Avenue on a report of a disturbance. Officers separated the
parties.
10:02 a.m. — A caller on the 1300 block of Jackson Avenue, La
Grande, reported someone stole a laptop from a vehicle. An offi-
cer made contact and took a report.
12:25 p.m. — A caller reported cattle on the loose in the area
of 71200 Palmer Junction Road, Elgin.
2:36 p.m. — A person waved down a Union County sheriff’s
deputy at Walmart, 11619 Island Ave., Island City, to report they
were the victim of a hit-and-run. The person did not want to pur-
sue charges but did exchange information.
7:06 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a careless
bicycle rider at Cove Avenue and Cherry Street, La Grande. An
officer responded and warned a juvenile.
10:10 p.m. — Local emergency services responded to a report
of a vehicle crash involving injuries on the 59000 block of Foothill
Road, La Grande. A Union County sheriff’s deputy took a report.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17
2:09 a.m. — La Grande police responded to a report of two
trespasses at Community Stadium on Sixth Street on the Eastern
Oregon University campus. An officer counseled two juveniles
and returned them home.
3:22 a.m. — A caller reported a domestic disturbance on the
3000 block of Walnut Street, La Grande. Officers responded and
resolved the situation.
6:12 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 2900 block
of Fir Street on a report of a juvenile involved in a disturbance.
Police found this situation did not rise to the level of an arrest.
6:16 a.m. — A caller reported a domestic disturbance on the
70400 block of Simonson Lane, Elgin. Union County sheriff’s dep-
uties responded and took a report.
10:12 a.m. — A caller reported a domestic disturbance on
the 1400 block of X Avenue, La Grande. Police arrived and took
a report.
3:20 p.m. — La Grande police responded to a report of a dis-
turbance on the 1100 block of D Avenue. The caller did not want
to pursue a case.
4:10 p.m. — A caller reported a child missing from the 1100
block of Alder Street, Elgin. A Union County sheriff’s deputy
responded, but someone found the child before the deputy
arrived.
6:45 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1300 block
of Cedar Street on a report of a disturbance. Officers determined
civil courts will handle this situation.
9:23 p.m. — Union County sheriff’s deputies responded to
Highway 82, Elgin, for a hit-and-run. Deputies arrested Dean Mar-
tin Landenberger, 53, for reckless driving, misdemeanor driving
while suspended, hit-and-run and driving under the influence of
intoxicants.
Elgin
Lilyan M. Hale, 80, of Elgin, died June 15, 2021, at
Trios Southridge Hospital in Kennewick, Washington.
Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Cre-
matory, La Grande.
Ted Vandenberg
Elgin
Ted Vandenberg, 73, of Elgin, died Dec. 13, 2020, at
Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of his life will be
held June 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Riverside Park
Pavilion in La Grande. Lunch will be provided.
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. grave-
side service, Elgin Cem-
etery (casual dress pre-
ferred); reception follows
at his home.
June 21 — VIR-
GINIA OLDHAM:
10 a.m. memorial ser-
vice, Summerville Ceme-
tery Chapel (casual dress
preferred).
June 25 — CATH-
ERINE PETERS:
10 a.m. celebration of
life, La Grande First Bap-
tist Church; interment
follows at Grandview
Cemetery.
June 25 — DONALD
SCHAEFFER: 11 a.m.
graveside service,
Bramlet Memorial Ceme-
tery, Wallowa.
June 26 — TED
VANDENBERG: noon
to 4 p.m. celebration of
life gathering (lunch pro-
vided), Riverside Park
Pavilion, La Grande.
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.
— calendar cour-
tesy of Loveland Funeral
Chapel, La Grande
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Library’s book club
will discuss travel stories
LA GRANDE — Cook Memorial
Library’s Genre Book Club for adults
meets online Thursday, June 24, at
2 p.m. Members of the book club,
which is free to join, meet monthly
to talk about books they’ve read on a
chosen topic. During the June gath-
ering members will discuss books
about travel adventure. To join, email
Rose at rpeacock@cookmemorialli-
brary.org for the meeting login.
Free summer lunches served
at three Wallowa County sites
WALLOWA COUNTY —
Research shows a lack of nutrition
during the summer months may set
up a cycle for poor performance once
school begins, according to a press
release from Building Healthy Fam-
ilies, a nonprofit based in Enter-
prise. The organization is operating
summer meal programs in Wallowa
County to help fill the gap. Grab-
and-go curbside pickup of lunches at
three sites began June 14 and will be
available through Aug. 5.
The lunches are free to all
children younger than 18 Mon-
day-Thursday from noon to
12:30 p.m. at the Enterprise City
Park on the east side, Evans Park in
Wallowa on the east side, and the
Methodist United Church parking
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After realizing food insecurity was not an issue that went away when the school year end-
ed, the Summer Food Service Program began in 1968. Initially just a three-year program,
the service provided meals through the public school system. The program has continued
into the 21st century, with local organizations and school districts offering free meals to
children during the summer across the country.
lot in Joseph.
Donations in support of the
summer lunch program may be made
through Building Healthy Families.
For menus or questions, call BHF at
541-426-9411.
Public comment sought for
DHS program
SALEM — The Oregon Depart-
ment of Human Services’ Office of
Developmental Disabilities Services
is seeking public comment regarding
a number of waiver amendments.
Virginia Maxine Goode Oldham
Ray D. Stinnett
September 1, 1930 - June 11, 2021
July 16, 1933 - May 5, 2021
Virginia Maxine Goode Oldham, 90, of La Grande,
passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at a local care facil-
ity. A service in her honor will be held Monday, June 21,
2021 at the Summerville Cemetery in Summerville, Ore-
gon, at 10:00 am. Casual dress is preferred by the family.
On September 1, 1930 the world welcomed an amazing
woman into its life. Virginia loved the outdoors and all
the animals, large and small, that she encountered.
Born in Portland, Oregon, Virginia lived most of her
life in Oregon loving the rural lifestyle including riding
and training horses. She always took in any animal that
was in need of rescue including wild animals such as lynx,
bobcat and badgers. At one time neighbor kids let a wild
hawk into the living room believing Ginger would love
and take care of it. Eventually it was given to the zoo.
Ginger was an extraordinary artist, mostly painting on
porcelain. She had her own kiln and spent days creating
masterpieces of wildlife, Native American culture and
landscapes. For years she worked at Pixieland amusement
park creating art boards and painting rocks which she
sold or gave as gifts. Her abilities won her the job of creat-
ing art work in the original Oregon Litterbug Campaign.
Not being one to sit still, Ginger held many jobs, mostly
involving art, from working for Child’s Photography,
Rancher Magazine, and Redmond Spokesman. She creat-
ed several ice sculptures for restaurants to display on their
food tables and painted windows with fun imagination
for each business.
Virginia considered everything an adventure includ-
ing working as a sous chef for several prestigious resorts
including Henry Thiele, Salishan, Kah-Nee-Ta, and The
Safari Club in Estacada.
Memories with her children include being a camp-
fire leader and Sunday school teacher. Several summers
camping in the high cascades with horses will bring out
stories with great memories.
She has left behind four children; Cathy (Mike) Kaech,
Shelley (Monty) Patterson, Cyndi Hoffman and Dave
(Missy) Maul; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
extended family of Garth and Tonia Johnson; and numer-
ous nieces and nephews.
With her strong Christian faith, she has reunited with
loved ones that have forged ahead.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.
lovelandfuneralchapel.com.
Mountain Man, Professor,
Husband, Father and Friend
Ray D. Stinnett passed away peacefully in
his home on May 5, 2021, after a year long
battle with cancer.
Ray was born on July 16, 1933, in Augusta,
Kansas, to Ray Everett Stinnett and Lolah
Jane Beesely Stinnett. The fourth of nine
children, Ray’s family journeyed to the
Northwest during the Great Depression where they settled near
Selah, Washington.
Ray joined the U.S. Air Force at age 19. There he met and
served with his first wife Donna Jean Foreman for six years
during the Korean War. Together they had four children; Ray Jr.,
Kelly, Tom and Suzanne. Upon the death of his first-born Ray Jr.,
Ray left the Air Force and began college.
Pursuing a career in education, Ray studied in both Washing-
ton and Oregon, eventually receiving a PhD in psychology from
the University of Oregon. He began teaching at Eastern Oregon
University in 1968 and was instrumental in establishing their
psychology department. Known for his innate humor, empathy
and leadership, he was a beloved professor and mentor to many.
Ray loved teaching. After his tenure, he began a private practice
and became a school psychologist and expert witness.
An avid golfer, Ray joined the La Grande Country Club, where
he engaged in spirited and rambunctious matches.
Ray met his wife and companion Patti Zo Clarke in 1981.
Together they raised Patti’s daughter Kathy. Ray and Patti shared
a love of the mountains and made countless trips into the Eagle
Cap Wilderness with their string of pack mules and horses.
During elk season, Ray was joined by his compadres for event-
filled adventures into the Minam and Snake River country.
When Ray and Patti acquired their cabin at Boulder Park
wilderness trailhead, they became such a fixture that Ray was
dubbed the informal “Mayor of Boulder Park.” Ray was a won-
derful host and always had an eye out for a friend. Many a day
was spent with family and friends enjoying the high-country
splendor. This was Ray’s happy place.
Ray was a family man, often thinking about his parents,
children, siblings and extended family. In the 70’s, he helped
his mother relocate to La Grande and many siblings followed
suit. Innumerable lively Stinnett gatherings convened over the
decades.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; son Ray Jr.; first wife
Donna; daughter Suzanne; great-grandson Ray; brother Bill and
sisters: Jo, Chloe, Peggy and Jackie. He is survived by his wife
Patti; daughter Kelly (Shauna); son Tom (Kristen); stepdaugh-
ter Kathy (Teddy); sister Oddie (Dennis); sister Mavis; brother
George (LuFrayne); grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
many nieces and nephews.
Ray will be remembered as a caring, tough-as-nails moun-
tain man. An authentic mix of psychologist and cowboy, Ray’s
quick wit, gregarious nature, and big heart often shone through
his weathered exterior. He will truly be missed by family and
friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 18th at 10 am
at Ray and Patti’s ranch on Morgan Lake Road. Due to Covid,
masks will be required. RSVP to tostin111@yahoo.com. If
inspired, bring a favorite Ray story.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.love-
landfuneralchapel.com.
BIRTHS
GRANDE RONDE HOSPITAL
MARLER: Callum Michael Marler, June 7, 2021, son
of Morgan Faith Babcock and Justin Michael Marler, of La
Grande.
WILSON: Hailey Louise Wilson, June 10, 2021,
daughter of Micheala Louise Kizer and Eric Lee Wilson,
of La Grande. Grandparents are Eldon Kizer, Sarah Kizer,
Roberta Smith and Mike Smith.
ON THE MENU
Union County Senior
Center takeout lunch
menu
Union County kids
free grab-and-go
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.
Free grab-and-go lunch
for anyone ages 1-18, served
Monday-Friday from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at the Riveria Activity
Center, 2609 Second St., La
Grande.
Lunch for adults is $4.
June 21-25
June 21-25
Monday: Swiss patty
melt on rye bread, potato
salad, fruit, dessert.
Tuesday: Mandarin
chicken, rice pilaf, salad
greens and vegetables,
baked bread, fresh fruit,
light dessert.
Wednesday: tender roast
beef, mashed potatoes and
gravy, salad greens, baked
bread, fruit, sherbet.
Thursday: pizza, salad
greens, fresh fruit, cookie.
Friday: pesto chicken,
garden salad, fresh melon,
Italian bread, fruit tart.
Monday: meatballs,
rice, fresh veggies, fresh
fruit, cookie, milk.
Tuesday: ham, scal-
loped potatoes, roll, green
salad, fresh fruit, milk.
Wednesday: BBQ
chicken, steak fries, roll,
veggie sticks, fresh fruit,
dessert, milk.
Thursday: turkey sand-
wich, potato salad, fresh
veggies, fresh fruit, milk.
Friday: chicken strips,
steak fries, coleslaw, fresh
fruit, cookie, milk.
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