RECORDS
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021
THE OBSERVER — 3A
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Donald E. Schaeff er
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1924-2021
Wallowa
Donald Earl Schaeff er,
Don worked for the Forest
97, of Wallowa, died June
Service and, upon his return
17, 2021, at Wal-
from World War
lowa Memorial
II, joined his father
Hospital in Enter-
in the family busi-
prise. A grave-
ness, Schaeff er
side service will
Automotive.
be held June 25 at
Don loved
11 a.m. at Bramlet
summer camping
Memorial Ceme-
trips with his
tery in Wallowa,
family at the Los-
followed by a pot-
tine River. He
luck gathering in
enjoyed fl ying and
Schaeffer
the Beth Johnson
daily drives around
Room of the Wal-
Wallowa County.
lowa School.
Surviving rel-
Arrangements
atives include
are by Bollman
his son, Larry
Funeral Home,
“Donnie” Schaeff er,
Enterprise.
of Wallowa;
Also known as Don, he
three granddaughters; fi ve
was born May 17, 1924,
great-grandchildren; and two
at home in Wallowa, to
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in
Earl and Mary (Wheeler)
death by his wife, Marie
Schaeff er. He grew up in
Wallowa and graduated from Schaeff er; twin brother, Ron
Schaeff er; sister, Geneva
Wallowa High School in
Johnson; stepdaughter,
1942.
LaVonne Prince; and grand-
Don served in the U.S.
children, Terryhl, Todd and
Army from April 1943 to
Tandi Prince.
August 1945, participating
Memorial contributions
in battles and campaigns in
may be made to the Wallowa
Normandy, northern France,
Memorial Park, PO Box 97,
Rhineland and central
Wallowa 97885 (make checks
Europe. On Aug. 13, 1946,
payable to “Lending Heart
he married Rose “Marie”
Community Resource”).
Barnes.
DEATH NOTICES
Rusty Mink
La Grande
Rusty Mink, 70, of La Grande, died June 18, 2021, at
Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp
Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, La Grande.
LA GRANDE — Training and
Employment Consortium is now open
by appointment and will be off ering
free in-person computer training in
July. The hands-on classes will be
held 8:30-11:30 a.m. at WorkSource La
Grande, 1901 Adams Ave.
A one-day Introduction to Word
class will be held Tuesday, July 20. The
training is designed to introduce basic
word processing functions. Students
will learn how to create documents;
cut, copy, and paste information;
format and save documents; and use
the spell check and thesaurus features.
Intermediate Word is a four-day
course set for July 21-22, 26 and 28.
Students will review features taught in
the Intro to Word class plus learn how
to create, format, and use the diff erent
features of tables, place information
into columns, and add graphics to a
document.
Preregistration is required for the
free classes. To register and for more
information, call Lynn at 541-963-7111,
ext 233.
Training and Employment Consor-
tium is an EOE/Program. Auxiliary
aids and services are available upon
request to individuals with disabilities.
Children’s Rodeo won’t be held
this summer at Round-Up
PENDLETON — InterMountain
Education Service District announced
the cancellation of the 2021 Children’s
Rodeo that traditionally takes place
during the Pendleton Round-Up.
According to a press release,
health and safety concerns regarding
COVID-19 guided the decision for the
event designed for children with spe-
cial needs. Although the number of
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
MONDAY, JUNE 21
8:14 a.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about
noise on the 100 block of Hawthorne Drive. An offi cer made con-
tact and explained options.
10:35 a.m. — A caller complained about aggressive dogs on
the 1300 block of X Avenue, La Grande. An animal enforcement
offi cer responded and issued a warning to the dogs’ owner.
11:50 a.m. — Union County sheriff ’s deputies responded to
the 200 block of E Street, North Powder, for a domestic distur-
bance and separated the parties.
2:39 p.m. — A La Grande-area resident reported electronic
harassment. A Union County sheriff ’s deputy made contact with
the person and logged the complaint for information.
6:22 p.m. — A caller reported a possible vehicle theft on the
1900 block of Third Street, La Grande. An offi cer made contact,
but the person did not want to pursue a case.
11:23 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the Longbranch
Bar & Eats, 208 Depot St., on a report of a disturbance. An offi cer
counseled one female, who left the establishment.
11:37 p.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about
two loud bangs in the area of 16th Street and Gekeler Lane. Offi -
cers responded and determined the sounds came from fi reworks.
La Grande
Scott D. Baker, 57, of La Grande, died June 20, 2021, at
home. A memorial service will be held June 25 at 11 a.m.
at the Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements
are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Casual dress preferred by family.
James O. Maxwell
Haines
James Oliver “J.O.” Maxwell, 90, of Haines, died Jan.
12, 2021, in his home after a brief illness. A graveside
memorial service with Air Force Military Honors will be
held July 5 at 10 a.m. at the Haines Cemetery. In lieu of
fl owers, memorial donations may be made to the Haines
Elementary School or a charity of your choice in care of
Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey
Ave., Baker City 97814. Pam Maxwell is compiling a
memory book for the family. Friends who have a memory
to share or a copy of a photo are asked to send them to her
at 15177 Muddy Creek Lane, Haines 97833.
12:21 a.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about
fi reworks on the 2000 block of Gekeler Lane. Offi cers responded
and counseled a group of adults.
9:35 a.m. — A caller reported a restraining order violation on
the 62900 block of Buchanan Lane, La Grande. A Union County
sheriff ’s deputy made contact and explained options.
11:15 a.m. — A caller reported the theft of a vehicle from the
1900 block of Third Street, La Grande. An offi cer responded, and
this time the caller gave information.
3:51 p.m. — A caller reported a goat on the loose at Highway
82 and Courtney Lane, Imbler. An animal enforcement offi cer
contacted the owner, who agreed to retrieve the goat.
8:05 p.m. — A caller complained about a transient “hanging
around in the area” of the 700 block of Second Street, North Pow-
der. A Union County sheriff ’s deputy responded and would pro-
vide extra patrols.
10:36 p.m. — A caller reported a domestic disturbance on the
1100 block of North Bellwood Street, Union. Law enforcement
responded and will follow up.
11:32 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 700 block of
Highland Drive for someone suff ering a mental crisis. Police ren-
dered assistance.
RECENT OREGON STATE POLICE ACTIVITY
UPCOMING LOCAL SERVICES
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, Riverside
Park Pavilion, La Grande.
July 3 — GERALD
CRAWFORD: 2 p.m. cel-
ebration life and potluck
gathering, behind Enter-
prise Community Church.
July 5 — JAMES
MAXWELL: 10 a.m.
graveside memorial service
with Air Force Military
Honors, Haines Cemetery.
July 10 — CAROLE
HALVORSON: 1 p.m.
celebration of life, Carole
and Bob’s Starkey ranch
(RSVP to 58310 Grande
Ronde River Road, La
Grande 97850; icyriv-
erranch@gmail.com; or
541-428-2139).
July 18 — RAY STIN-
NETT: 10 a.m. celebration
of life, Ray and Patti’s ranch
on Morgan Lake Road, La
Grande.
— calendar courtesy of
Loveland Funeral Chapel,
La Grande
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Glenn and Wilma McCrae
to mark 75th anniversary
TUESDAY, JUNE 22
Scott D. Baker
Please follow guidelines
regarding face coverings
and social distancing at all
services.
June 25 — CATH-
ERINE PETERS:
10 a.m. celebration of life,
La Grande First Baptist
Church; interment follows
at Grandview Cemetery.
June 25 — SCOTT
BAKER: 11 a.m. memorial
service, Grandview Ceme-
tery Mausoleum.
June 25 — DONALD
SCHAEFFER: 11 a.m.
graveside service, Bramlet
Memorial Cemetery, Wal-
lowa; potluck gathering fol-
lows at Wallowa School.
June 26 — TED VAN-
DENBERG: noon to
4 p.m. celebration of life
gathering (lunch provided),
Riverside Park Pavilion, La
Grande.
June 26 — DAVID
COUNCIL: 1 p.m. cel-
ebration of life, North
Powder City Park.
Oregonians receiving COVID-19 vac-
cines is increasing, the majority of
children who participate in the Chil-
dren’s Rodeo are too young to receive
the vaccine yet. In addition, many par-
ticipants are medically fragile whose
families are reducing exposure to
COVID-19 whenever possible.
The annual Children’s Rodeo was
founded in 1984 and is sponsored by
IMESD and the Pendleton Round-Up
Association. It provides children with
special needs ages 5-10 the oppor-
tunity to be cowboys and cowgirls
inside the famous Round-Up Arena.
Students from IMESD school dis-
tricts in Baker, Morrow, Umatilla
and Union counties are eligible to
participate.
For more information, call
IMESD at 541-966-3100 or visit
www.imesd.k12.or.us/o/imesd/page/
children-s-rodeo.
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May 17, 1:42 a.m. — A trooper stopped a silver Saturn Ion near
milepost 266 on the westbound side of Interstate 84 for speed-
ing at 106 mph. The driver told the trooper he had the car in neu-
tral to coast and save gas, according to state police. The trooper
cited Evan Scott Kaighn, 20, of North Salt Lake, Utah, for reckless
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May 16, 8:55 p.m. — An OSP trooper responded to a crash on
the westbound lanes of Interstate 84 near milepost 273 where a
car struck a deer as it ran across the road. A 14-year-old girl in the
car may have suff ered a head injury. An ambulance took her to
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Ashley Arthur Prince
May 22, 1933 to June 11, 2021
Born to Arthur and Mary Prince on May 22,
1933 near Wallowa, Oregon. Graduated in 1951
from Wallowa High School, in 1958 from Eastern
Oregon College-BA in Education, and received a
Master’s Degree in 1963. He also attended college at
Oregon State University, Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo,
California, Eastern Washington University, Western
Washington University, University of Nevada and
the Colorado School of Mines.
Ashley and Barbara Berland from Enterprise Or-
egon were married in 1953. He taught elementary
school grades two years in Arlington, Oregon, and one year in Pendleton, at
West Hills School, Boys Physical Education for 15 years at John Murray Junior
High and Science and Mathematics at the Sunridge Middle School. Served two
years in the Seventh Infantry Division as a supply sergeant in Korea from 1953
to 1955.
Was a member of the Pendleton Association of Teachers, Oregon Educa-
tion Association, and a life member in the National Education Association.
Also belonged to the Pendleton County Club, the Elks, Lions Club, and Alpine
Meadows Golf Course.
For three summers managed River excursion trips for the YMCA of
Alameda County, California down the wild scenic Rogue River.
Survivors: Sister Arthene Martin of Hilo, Hawaii. Son, Richard Prince of
North Plains, Oregon. Preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Barbara J. Prince,
his brother Marion Prince, his parents, Art Prince and Mary Prince Patterson.
He will be cremated with no services as he requested. Interment of ashes
will be at the Wallowa cemetery.
Contributed Photo
Glenn and Wilma McCrae will celebrate their 75th wedding anni-
versary Saturday, June 26, with a family gathering at their home
in Union.
Mona Easley
November 9, 1948 - June 1, 2021
Mona Easley
passed away on
Tuesday June 1,
2021. She always
greeted everyone
with her smile.
Treasuring all of
her friends and
acquaintances and
dedicating her life
to volunteering, all
warmed her heart.
From her intro-
duction to 4-H as a
youth, to her career
as a Union County
Extension Agent
and later state staff
at OSU, Mona was
a true believer in the power of family, 4-H and youth
development. This led to lifelong friendships and
memories spanning her childhood in Milton-Freewater
and education at Oregon State, to over 20 years in La
Grande and over 30 years in Corvallis.
She didn’t let a day get by without talking about 4-H,
crafting, sewing, cooking, knitting and baking. She was
most proud of her daughters Elissa and Dara and loved
being with them and their families. Gaining strength
and support from her husband of over 48 years led her
to feel truly blessed even as she battled cancer. She will
be sorely missed, but her warm smile and memories
will live on forever. Her steadfast love of her family
comforted those close to her.
Mona is survived by her loving husband Tom Easley
of Corvallis, OR; her two daughters and their families;
Elissa & Matt Wells and son Joseph of Myrtle Point,
OR, and Dara & Dustin Morantes of Hood River, OR;
and her two brothers and their wives; Daryl & Mary
Haasch of Walla Walla, WA, and Brian & Sandy Haasch
of Milton-Freewater, OR.
She is preceded in death by her parents Martin and
Eloise Haasch of Milton-Freewater, OR.
When the time is right we will reach out to you and
gather informally to remember what a great friend,
loving wife, mother and volunteer she was, unwavering
in her beliefs of leading a full and positive life.
Those wishing to donate in Mona’s memory may do
so by gifting: Benton County 4-H of Oregon, 4077 SW
Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333. Coos County 4-H
of Oregon, 631 Alder Street, Myrtle Point, OR 97458.
Union County 4-H of Oregon, 10507 N McAlister Rd,
RM 9, La Grande, OR 97850.
In your check NOTE field, please enter: “in memory
of Mona Easley”