RECORDS AND MORE Thursday, december 9, 2021 The ObserVer — A3 OBITUARIES Patricia E. Anderson Margaret J. (Powell) Moss 1943-2021 La Grande Patricia Ellen Anderson, 78, of La Grande, died Dec. 3, 2021, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Richland, Washington. A funeral will be held Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, La Grande. A grave- side service will begin at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the W.J. Ward Memorial Cemetery, Brookings. Patricia was born Oct. 13, 1943, in Willits, Cal- ifornia, to Marian (Ham- ilton) Lamm. She resided in Willits, California; Canyonville; Eureka and McMinnville, Cali- fornia; and Brookings and 1939-2021 La Grande La Grande. She attended She loved her dachshunds Canyonville Elemen- and the beach. She enjoyed tary School and gradu- reading, square dancing, ated from Brook- embroidery, ings Harbor High cooking and in 1961. She mar- singing. She ried Richard Van never met a Gordon in 1961 book she didn’t and the marriage like. She loved ended in divorce in meeting new 1964. She married people and Charles Anderson talking. in 1966, and they Survivors were married until include her Anderson his passing in children and 2018. their spouses, Patricia was a telephone Kathleen and Tony Boyd operator for Bell Telephone of Cove and Ramona and and several other phone Chris Tuck of Island City, companies for 20 years. stepsons and spouses, Eugene and Peggy Anderson of Brookings and Duane and Sherry Anderson of Brookings; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Terry Buness of Wrangell, Alaska; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Charles H. Anderson, and mother, Marian Lamm. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneral- chapel.com. Vernon F. Valiant 1930-2021 Union Vernon Fredrick Valiant, 91, of Union, died Nov. 24, 2021. A funeral service will be held Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. at the former Union Methodist Church. Vernon was born May 17, 1930, in Baker, to Fred Valiant and Pauline (Olbrich) Valiant. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in the World War II Occupational Forces in Japan, the Korean War from 1950-1955 and Vietnam from 1964-1972. He retired as a lieutenant commander in 1972. Vernon was an active member of the Lions Club, American Legion, VFW, various Masonic Orders and the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show. He served as trustee of the United Methodist Church for many years. Vernon was happiest out at sea. He also enjoyed gar- dening, roses, fishing, hunting and the moun- tains. He was blessed to have an additional “family by choice.” Survivors include his wife, Martha of Union; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Marie Valiant of Kennewick, Wash- ington; nephews; grand- nieces and grandnephews; and great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. In lieu of flowers, memo- rial donations may be made to the Catherine Creek Community Center Chapel Roof Fund, P.O. Box 275, Union 97883. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneral- chapel.com. Margaret Joan Moss, 82, were always busy knitting of La Grande, died Nov. and crocheting beautiful 13, 2021. A graveside ser- doilies and tablecloths. She vice will be held was very crafty, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. making cher- ished blankets at the Summer- ville Cemetery. and afghans for There will be a many loved ones. memorial ser- She delighted in vice in the spring coloring bright to celebrate her beautiful pic- tures, designs, life and the lives and enjoyed color of her son, Tracy, in every shade, her nephew, Todd Moss combination and Rachau, and her blend. sister, Marilyn Survivors include her (Powell) Rachau. daughter-in-law, Kathy Margaret was born Moss; sister, Bonnie March 28, 1939, in Baker, (Powell) Lambert; and to Earl Powell and Lucille Powell. Her family moved to many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in Union for her father to work at the logging company. She death by her husband, Harold “Tony” Moss in attended school in Union April 2003, and her son, and graduated in 1957. Tracy Moss in November On July 21, 1958, Mar- garet married Harold 2021. “Tony” Norman Moss at the In lieu of flowers memo- First Christian Church in La rial donations may be made to the Blue Moun- Grande. Her greatest joy in tain Humane Society in life was her son, whom she care of Tami’s Pine Valley adored. She would say her Funeral Home, P.O. Box proudest accomplishment 543, Halfway 97834. was being a mother. Online condolences may Margaret loved puz- zles and challenges in word be shared at www.tamispine- valleyfuneralhome.com. games. Her creative hands UPCOMING LOCAL SERVICES PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT MONDAY, DEC. 6 7:55 a.m. — A caller reported animal abuse on the 1600 block of Fifth Street, La Grande. An animal enforce- ment officer responded and counseled a person. 1:05 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a juveAnile involved in a distur- bance at a residence at Grande Woods Apartments, 2005 Gekeler Lane. The parties sep- arated prior to officer involve- ment. The officer made con- tact and logged information. 3:23 p.m. — A caller com- plained about an animal on the 1100 block of O Avenue, La Grande. An animal enforce- ment officer responded and COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD counseled the owner. 4:13 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a resident in mental or emo- tional duress. An officer responded, and the Center for Human Development Inc. put a safety plan in place. 4:41 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1300 block of Seventh Street on a report of harassment and tres- passed six juveniles. 7:38 p.m. — A Union County sheriff’s office responded to the 200 block of North Main Street on a report of a juvenile involved in a dis- turbance and separated the parties involved. 9:54 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 2100 block of Maple Street on a report of a domestic distur- bance. The parties agreed to separate and the problem did not rise to the level of an arrest. TUESDAY, DEC. 7 9:54 a.m. — La Grande police received a report of theft of services at Riverside Park. An officer made contact and will follow up. 10:09 a.m. — Local law enforcement arrested Diana Lynn Ricker, 61, on a Union County secret indictment war- rant charging driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, recklessly endangering another person and third-degree assault. 2:15 p.m. — A caller Vaccine and self-sufficiency event open to all LA GRANDE — The Marshallese Amer- ican Network for Inter- acting Together is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine and self-sufficiency event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat- urday, Dec. 11, at the Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande. It is open to the public. To sign up call 503-208-4142. 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All proceeds go to support GRA, a nonprofit, nondenominational Chris- tian private school. reported criminal mischief on the 1100 block of Washington Avenue. Officers responded and counseled two people. 5:26 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of an abandoned vehicle at Jef- ferson Avenue and Fir Street. An officer responded, found the car was out of gas and resolved the situation. 6:54 p.m. — A caller reported the theft of a vehicle from a residence on the 1300 block of O Avenue, La Grande. Officers responded and attempted to find the vehicle. 7:59 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 600 block of 20th Street on a report of a suspicious person. An offi- cer counseled one person. TOOKE: 1 p.m. memorial service, American Legion Post 43, La Grande. Dec. 12 — PHIL MILLER: 3 p.m. memo- rial service, Daniels-Knopp Life Celebration Center, La Grande. Dec. 13 — VERNON VALIANT: 11 a.m. funeral, former Union Methodist Church. Dec. 19 — MARY REEDER: 1 p.m. cele- bration of life, La Grande Nazarene Church. Jan. 15, 2022 — JIM LUNDY: 2 p.m. memo- rial service, Gilbert Center, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande. — calendar courtesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel Phillip Camron Miller, 82, of La Grande, died No- vember 13, 2021, at Grande Ronde Hospital. A memo- rial service will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Phil was born August 25, 1939 in Ontario, Oregon, to Elizabeth (Bessie) McCabe Miller and Robert (Bob) Miller. He was preceded in the family line-up by two older sisters; Mary Kay Miller (Raftery) and Rober- ta Miller (Borgonovo), and followed by a younger brother; Francis (Frank) Xavier Miller. In 1979 Phil met Edda Schiller in La Grande. They got married and spent 42 years together. He has 3 step-children; Dawn Schiller, Terry Curtiss and Wayne Schiller. Phil was a family man and deeply devoted to his wife, children, and great-grandchildren. His grandchildren; Jeremy and Christopher Smith, Chelsie and Matthew Schil- ler-Curtiss were like his own children and he helped raise them in every aspect of their life. Phil loved all his grandchildren; Jade Bristol, Selina Carolson and Nicole Schiller; and many great-grandchildren. His sisters, many nieces and nephews have many fond memories and will miss him very much. Phil moved to La Grande from Ontario when he was four years old. He graduated from La Grande High School in 1957. He was recruited to play football for Coalinga junior college in Coalinga, California. After two years he returned to La Grande to attend Eastern Oregon University where he also played football and graduated in 1961 with a bachelor’s in business. During the Vietnam War, Phil, enlisted in the Marine Corps, and attended officer candidate school in Quantico, Virginia. After receiving his commission, he was sent to Okinawa for his tour of duty. After leaving the Marine Corps, he attended the University of Oregon earning his master’s degree. He returned to La Grande, a city he loved and never wanted to leave. Phil worked for Union Pacific railroad for a short period. He ran Cass’s Bar and Grill on Island Avenue for several years. Phil then worked for Terry Trailers for over 30 years where he eventually retired. His love for kids and sports led him to volunteer to coach Optimist football and softball for many years. Phil was always willing to go above and beyond for his family and friends. He was a very hum- ble man, never talking about himself, instead always pointing out others strengths. Margaret Mary Rimbey died Thursday, December 2, 2021 in her own home, sur- rounded by her family. She was born Mar- garet (Margy) Mary McGinty on July 27, 1921, in Wallasey, England, to Peter and Charolette (Welch) McGinty. At 100 years of age, she amazingly still had her natural dark hair as well as her British citizenship. She was active enough to enjoy celebrating her 100th birthday at her daughter Pam’s house in La Grande, which included all her family, many coming from hundreds of miles away and receiving a beautiful letter from Queen Elizabeth II commemorating the date. Margaret grew up the only girl in a house with 5 brothers and enjoyed an idyl- lic prewar childhood until losing her father at age 15. During the war, she worked at the telephone exchange in Liverpool, which carried great responsibilities due to the harrowing times. She survived bomb- ings, endured rationing, and blackouts. Bravery was forced upon the citizenship and she often told the story that when the air raid sirens went off while she and her young girlfriends were enjoying a night at the cinema, they refused to let that “damn Hitler” take away a fun night out, but instead chose not to go to the nearest underground shelter for safety but to stay, watching the film to its end. During this time, she met Raymond Rimbey, a handsome young US soldier from La Grande, who made one of their dates more memorable by accidentally following her like a lovesick pup into the women’s loo. They were married in England at the end of the war in 1945 and Margaret came to live the rest of her life in La Grande with Raymond until his death in 2011. Margaret was only able to return to visit her English family once in 1949. Decades of homesickness was tempered with her appreciation for the endless days of beauti- ful blue skies that frame the Grande Ronde Valley of Eastern Oregon. Margaret loved being a homemaker and a mother and grandmother. She shared her British love of tea, eggcups, and British X-mas pudding (really cake) and Cadbury biscuits (really cookies). Her three children and her six grand- children, each in tum, enjoyed their time curled up with a book near her as she filled their ears and hearts with her beautiful north England accent. A hearty English breakfast and a house filled with the aroma of fresh baked rolls was the norm and the expected. Margaret gave birth to three Yankee children who murdered the kings English on many an occasion. She was a generous mother. She gave the oldest, Peter, while in grade school, a microscope and a chemis- try set (much to the dismay of his sister); she gave her middle child, Patricia, her gift of gab (much to the dismay of her brother); and she gave her youngest, Pamela, a love of X-mas, filling her house with light and beauty and sometimes two trees. Margaret displayed unconditional love for all six of her perfectly wonderful grandchildren who filled her with warm memories that followed her into old age. A bit of grandma will live on in each of them: Elizabeth’s dedication; Christopher’s sense of humor; Colette’s compassionate spirit; Blake’s easy laugh; Max’s broad smile; and Juliana’s love of animals. Margaret is survived by her three chil- dren; her son, Peter Rimbey of Seattle; her daughter and son-in law, Patricia and Mal- colm Gordon of Eugene; her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and David Henderson of La Grande. She is also survived by six grandchildren; Elizabeth Henderson Her- man of Portland, Christopher Henderson of La Grande, Colette Gordon of Portland, Blake Gordon of Corvallis, Max Gordon of Eugene, and Juliana Joy of Seattle. She was deeply loved. She will be forev- er missed. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneralchapel. com.