RECORDS
Thursday, OcTOber 21, 2021
The ObserVer — A3
OBITUARY
DEATH & SERVICE NOTICES
Marjorie C. (Patton) Savage
Skip T. Beardsley
1931-2021
Elgin
La Grande
Marjorie Carolina
Savage, 89, of La Grande,
died Oct. 2, 2021. A grave-
side service was held at the
Elgin Cemetery.
Marjorie was born Nov.
11, 1931, in Peanut, Cal-
ifornia, to Willis Harry
Patton and Edyth Claire
(Schmaucher) Patton. She
graduated from high school
in California. In 1954 she
moved to Oregon and lived
in Elgin, Wallowa, Weston
and La Grande. She worked
at Smith Frozen Foods for
15 years, retiring in 1996.
Marjorie was a member
of the Christian Life Center
in Elgin. She enjoyed pho-
tography of all types. Her
family was “her thing,” and
she loved spending time
with all of them.
Survivors include her
children, Donald Lee
Thompson of Elgin, Sundae
Marie Wood of Elgin and
Victor Ray Savage of Pend-
leton; numerous grand-
children; and numerous
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by her sons, Frankie
Terry Thompson and Jesse
James Savage.
American Legion Fall Bazaar is Saturday
Skip T. Beardsley, 81, of Elgin, died Oct. 19, 2021,
in La Grande. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp
Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center,
La Grande.
Ronald Jenkins
Formerly of La Grande
Larry Murphy
North Powder
Larry Murphy, 64, of North Powder, died Oct. 18,
2021, at Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are by
Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Ser-
vices, Halfway.
Virginia L. Evans
La Grande
Please follow guidelines
regarding face coverings
and social distancing at all
gatherings.
Oct. 22 — PAT
LANG: 10 a.m. celebra-
tion of life, Union Baptist
Church.
Oct. 22 — LYNN
PARKER: 2 p.m. grave-
side service, Grandview
Cemetery, La Grande;
reception follows at the
Grace Place.
Oct. 22 & Oct. 23 —
DEXTER HODGE: Oct.
22, 6-8 p.m. visitation,
Loveland Funeral Chapel;
Oct. 23, 2 p.m. funeral,
Loveland Funeral Chapel,
La Grande.
Oct. 23 — ERIC
BARKER: 11 a.m. memo-
rial service, La Grande
First Baptist Church.
Oct. 23 — BILL
DURAND: 11 a.m. cele-
bration of life, La Grande
Youth for Christ building.
Oct. 23 — MARK
KUBIN: noon to 4 p.m.
celebration of life, The
Barn at Tamarack Springs,
Summerville.
Oct. 23 — STEVEN
KING: 2 p.m. celebration
of life, Island City City
Hall.
Oct. 23 — EDDIE
CASCIO: 4:30 p.m. vir-
tual memorial service
(Zoom ID 849 0734 2216,
passcode 1935).
Oct. 30 — SHELIA
EVANS: 10 a.m. celebra-
tion of life, Island City
Lighthouse Pentecostal
Church.
Oct. 30 — LARRY
ANDERSON: 4 p.m. cel-
ebration of life potluck,
EOLS Clubhouse, Union.
Nov. 3 & Nov. 6 —
CHERYL WAGONER:
Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m. viewing;
Nov. 6, 2 p.m. funeral ser-
vice; both at Loveland
Funeral Chapel & Crema-
tory, La Grande.
2:23 a.m. — La Grande
police responded to the first
block of Depot Street on a
report of a female yelling and
causing a disturbance. She was
gone by the time police arrived.
4:32 a.m. — A caller
reported a transient was sleep-
ing at the La Grande library,
2006 Fourth St., where a ship-
ment was going to be deliv-
ered. An officer asked the per-
son to move.
9:57 a.m. — A resident in
the area of 73500 Gordon Creek
Road, Elgin, reported a theft. A
Union County sheriff’s deputy
made contact and would fol-
low up.
11:35 a.m. — Staff at La
Grande High School, 708 K
Ave., La Grande, reported a stu-
dent walked away from school.
A Union County sheriff’s dep-
uty located him and gave him a
ride home.
3:31 p.m. — La Grande
police responded to the 1300
block of Z Avenue on a report
of a domestic disturbance.
3:59 p.m. — A caller at the
Cove School District, 803 Main
St., asked to speak to a Union
County sheriff’s deputy regard-
ing telephonic harassment.
8:32 p.m. — A caller
reported a suspicious female
on the 300 block of K Avenue,
La Grande. Officers responded
and gave one person a ride.
8:57 p.m. — Union County
sheriff’s deputies responded
to a residence at Blue Springs
Crossing Apartments, 10801
S. Walton Road, Island City, on
a report of a person who was
experiencing mental illness.
The person agreed to meet
with mental health providers.
9:31 p.m. — La Grande
police responded to the 1500
block of Z Avenue on a report
of a domestic disturbance. Offi-
cers arrived, and the parties
agreed not to talk to each other.
TUESDAY, OCT. 19
6:35 a.m. — La Grande
police responded to the La
Grande Inn Motel, 2612 Island
Ave., on a report of a female
who refused to leave. An officer
trespassed the person.
11:12 a.m. — A caller
reported an attempted bur-
glary at the U.S. Postal Ser-
vice office at 205 E St., North
Powder, and requested extra
patrols.
2 p.m. — A caller reported
a theft at the The Elgin Station
Grill and Bar, 52 N. Eighth Ave. A
Union County sheriff’s deputy
took a report.
3:03 p.m. — A caller
reported a theft at Spruce
Street and Monroe Avenue,
La Grande. An officer took a
report.
3:54 p.m. — A caller
reported
possible
animal
neglect at a residence at May
Cheryl J. Wagoner
La Grande
Cheryl J. Wagoner, 75, of La Grande, died Oct. 18,
2021, at a local care facility. A viewing will be held
from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 3 and a funeral service at 2 p.m.
Nov. 6, both at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Arrange-
ments are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La
Grande.
Eddie Cascio
La Grande
Eddie Cascio, 80, of La Grande, died June 17, 2021,
in Boise. A virtual memorial service will be held Oct.
23 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom (ID 849 0734 2216, passcode
1935). Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp Funeral,
Cremation & Life Celebration Center, La Grande.
Frances L. Evers
La Grande
Frances L. Evers, 92, of La Grande, died Oct. 15,
2021, at Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of her
life will be held Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. at the La Grande
American Legion Hall. Casual dress is preferred by the
family. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel
& Crematory, La Grande.
Lane Apartments, 2504 May
Lane, La Grande. An animal
enforcement officer made con-
tact and will follow up.
4:27 p.m. — La Grande
police received a report of a
possible assault on the 2200
Patricia Aileen Duffey
June 17, 1944 - October 15, 2021
Patsy “Pat” Duffey
of La Grande,
happily passed away
October, 15, 2021 at
the age of 77 years.
In her own words,
she wants all of
her acquaintances
and dear friends
to know that if you
are reading this, she
no longer poses a
threat.
Pat was born in
Baker City, Oregon,
on June 17, 1944.
After attending and
graduating from
Saint Francis De
Sales Academy,
Pat commuted daily to Eastern Oregon College in La
Grande, Oregon, where she completed a degree in
Biology. She then attended Arizona State University in
Tempe, Arizona, where she devoted herself to studying,
conducting research, and earning a Doctorate degree in
Zoology with an emphasis in Genetics.
In 1972, Pat returned to La Grande and became a
highly esteemed and respected professor and Dean of
Sciences at Eastern Oregon State College. Pat con-
ducted additional research on genetic influences on
cataracts of the eyes with Oregon Health Sciences
University. As a professor she had the unique ability to
make complex things easily understood.
If you didn’t know Pat Duffey, it is certainly too bad
for you and those around you. Generous to a fault, al-
ways sharing with others, organizing “orphan dinners”
for college students during holidays, delivering meals
to remote senior citizens, organizing benefit “soup
suppers” and concerts with local artists, are just some
of the ways Pat gave back to the community.
Pat will be very much missed by family, friends, and
the countless number of folks she has helped and posi-
tively affected during her lifetime.
Survivors are many and they know exactly who they
are.
Pat wanted you to know that at least you got a hope-
fully interesting story about her by taking the time to
read this.
There will not be an after-life celebration because she
wanted to attend her own party. She had that party on
June 16, 2019 and invited over 400 friends and family.
Many attended and she hopes you were one of them.
If you’re inclined to donate on her behalf, there are a
couple of organizations that were always worthy of Pat’s
attention - The Humane Association, 3212 Hwy 30, La
Grande, OR, 97850 and Shelter from the Storm, 10901
Island Avenue, Island City, OR, 97850.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.
COVE — Cove senior lunches are again being
served at Founders Hall on the Ascension School
grounds on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.
Coffee and tea are available at 11:30 a.m., and lunch
is served at noon.
The menu for Tuesday, Nov. 2, is spaghetti with meat
sauce, peas and carrots, salad bar, French bread and
chocolate cake.
The price is $5 per meal and reservations are
requested to make sure there is enough food for
everyone. If you haven’t been contacted or wish to par-
ticipate, call Betsy Arnson at 541-568-4902 or Virginia
Fischer at 907-299-6072 by Oct. 26.
Halloween Glo-Party happens tomorrow
Virginia L. Evans, 96, of La Grande, died Oct. 18,
2021, at Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are by
Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
MONDAY, OCT. 18
LA GRANDE — American Legion Auxiliary Unit
43 has its Fall Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 23, at the Legion hall, 301 Fir St., La Grande. The
public is invited. There will be a wide variety of items
and baked goods.
Sign up for next Cove senior meal
Ronald Jenkins, 77, formerly of La Grande, died Oct.
18, 2021, at his home in Emmett, Idaho. Arrangements
are by Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation
Services, Halfway.
UPCOMING LOCAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY BULLETIN
BOARD
block of Adams Avenue. An
officer took a report.
4:33 p.m. — Union County
sheriff’s deputies responded
to the 1300 block of Division
Street, Elgin, for a domestic
disturbance.
JOSEPH — SonRise Art Studio’s next Glo-Party
will celebrate Halloween early. The class begins at
6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at the studio, 203 N. Main St.,
Suite 4, Joseph. The paint used is both glow in the
dark and blacklight reactive. Cost for this class is $40
and includes all supplies, glow-stick jewelry and door
prizes. Check the studio’s Facebook page for updates.
— The Observer
Gloria Hudson Engelson
February 15, 1934 - October 3, 2021
Mom enjoyed hunting and fishing, long
drives around the valley and in her younger
days, water skiing and boating. Mom was from
the Valley but always called eastern Oregon her
home and wanted to be here at the end of her
life. As mom aged she moved back home and
Russ and Kelly provided her with a home and
watched over her until her death. She passed
peacefully with the love and nurturing of her
children by her side. Gloria was preceded in death by her sons,
Bob and Larry Risteen; all of her siblings and parents. Gloria leaves
behind her four children and their spouses, Rod and Marty (Marla-
deen) Risteen of Island City, Kelly and Russ Smith of Summerville,
Missy Sweeney and Arnie Moralez of Grand Ronde and Shelly and
Bill Fox of Grand Ronde; grandchildren, Melissa Pierce and Jeremy
of Boise, Shawn and Niki Risteen of La Grande, Krista and Robert
Ray of Union, Kenny and Niki Haggerty of Island City, Joey and
Brittney Fox of La Pine, Larry and Glenda Whitley of Grand Ronde
and Daniel Fox of Grand Ronde; 15 great-grandchildren, Taylor,
Ella, Ari, Isabelle, Alex, Kaighen, Justin, Brody, Kennedy, Star, Chase,
Brayden, Anthony, Rylan and Lucielle and 2 great-great-grandsons,
Lynkin (L.J.) and Grayson. Oh how she loved her kids and grandkids.
We can’t forget Pudgy and her kitties. We all told mom that when
we died, we wanted to come back as her pet because they were more
spoiled than any of us kids.
Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to Heart
‘n Home Hospice, La Grande, Oregon. Arrangements are entrusted
to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center in
La Grande.
DebbraAnn Mildred Langley
July 24, 2001 - August 10, 2021
DebbraAnn Mildred
Langley, 20 years old,
was born July 24, 2001 to
Novalee Langley and Kent
Hampton. She was a bundle
of joy to watch grow up into
a wonderful person.
During soccer games
she was always helping - the
person without a shoe, a
hurt player or anyone else in
need. Her concern for how
people felt was important
to her and followed her
through her whole life.
In early 2010 her mom was diagnosed
with cancer. They moved to Henderson,
Nevada, for her mom to receive treatments
and to have help taking care of Deb-
braAnn. While in Henderson, she found a
connection with the Paradise Seventh Day
Adventist Church and their Pathfinders
group. They took her in and made sure
she was involved in as much as she could.
She really enjoyed feeding the homeless
every Saturday afternoon. It amazed her
that they looked normal and yet so many
were hungry. She learned the sign language
honor and was able to sign to a man that
was on the streets in a wheelchair and deaf.
She also ‘talked’ with another person that
was deaf in a shopping mall. These were
very interesting experiences. The man was
shy but lit up like a Christmas tree when
she signed to him. Her dad came down for
a week to see her each Christmas that she
was away.
DebbraAnn loved attending the Hamp-
ton Family Christmas parties and dinners
held at the La Grande Mavericks as well as
at Willow School, where the kids’ received
gifts and made gingerbread houses, sugar
cookies and crafts. She also loved to attend
the Hampton Family reunions held at the
ranch every second Saturday in July, visit-
ing with family she hadn’t seen throughout
the year.
When her dad had his leg amputated,
Novalee would bring DebbraAnn to the
hospital in the Tri-Cities and they would
stay with him during his recoveries. She
was always a very caring and loving daugh-
ter.
She continued with her care for others
in many ways, the best being her hugs.
Those who knew her best can attest to her
hugs and always telling you,
“Hi, how are you!” multiple
times in one visit.
DebbraAnn loved ani-
mals dearly. She left behind
her dog, Little Heart, of 13
years. Little Heart slept with
her every night. She had
two therapy cats as well. I
have never seen two cats
allow her to do so much
with them. They brought
her great joy, peace, and
comfort.
She graduated from Union High School
June of 2021. The kids she went to school
with knew she would stand up for those in
need and they will deeply miss her. While
attending Union High School she was
crowned Homecoming Queen in the fall
of 2019. Even though she did not partici-
pate in sports, the students voted to honor
DebbraAnn with this award because of her
support of school sports and sportsman-
ship behavior. She also she participated in
Drama Class.
She was enrolled through an online
college to start forensic courses in Florida
and was accepted into St. Leo University
in Forensic Science. Her plans were set,
and she was working with VR and BTI to
establish a work history.
On August 10, 2021, DebbraAnn
passed away due to complications with her
heart while hospitalized in Portland, OR.
The celebration of life for DebbraAnn
will be held October 23, 2021, at 3:00 pm
at the Baker City Seventh Day Adventist
Church, 42171 Chico Road, Baker City, OR
97814. There will be a potluck to follow.
This service will include her grandparents
Karlee E.E. Langley and Ivan Langley.
If you have an experience or something
you would like to share about the life of
DebbraAnn please feel free to send an
email to nmlangley1974@gmail.com and
we will share it at her celebration of life.
The family understands the concerns
of Covid. If you do not feel comfortable,
or not able to attend, we appreciate your
thoughts and prayers. Services will be
available online at www.bakercityor.adven-
tistchurch.org.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be
made to an animal shelter of your choice.