RECORDS
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022
MILESTONE
Everett Rhoton celebrates 90th birthday
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PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
FRIDAY, APRIL 1
9:57 a.m.— A Union County
sheriff ’s deputy responded to
the 20 block of South Sixth
Avenue, Elgin, on a complaint
about a burglary and took a
report.
12:01 p.m.— A resident on
the 2800 block of Spruce Street,
La Grande, reported a possible
burglary. A Union County sher-
iff ’s deputy made contact.
12:54 p.m. — A caller
reported a disturbance at Gran-
deScapes Nursery and Land-
scaping, 11001 Island Ave.,
Island City. A Union County
sheriff ’s deputy responded and
trespassed a person.
5:36 p.m. — The La Grande
School District offi ce, 1305
N. Willow St., reported pos-
sible harassment. An offi cer
responded and forwarded the
matter to the school resource
offi cer.
6:56 p.m. — A caller reported
a domestic disturbance on the
1100 block of Alder Street, Elgin.
Union County sheriff ’s deputies
responded and warned two
people and arrested one for dis-
orderly conduct.
7:33 p.m. — A caller reported
a sick deer on the 500 block of
Fifth Street, La Grande. An offi -
cer dispatched the deer and
contacted the Oregon Depart-
ment of Fish and Wildlife.
11:19 p.m. — A caller made
a complaint about noise on
the 1100 block of Alder Street,
Elgin. A Union County sheriff ’s
deputy responded and the sub-
ject turned down the music.
11:28 p.m. — La Grande
police responded to Grande
Ronde Hospital, 900 Sunset
Drive, for a female causing a
disturbance. Offi cers gave her a
courtesy ride.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2
2:14 a.m. — La Grande
police responded to the Long-
branch Bar and Eats, 208 Depot
St., on a noise complaint and
counseled the subjects.
7:10 a.m. — A caller
reported an injured deer at
Antles Lane and Jasper Street,
Cove. A Union County sher-
iff ’s deputy responded and dis-
patched the deer.
2:25 p.m. — La Grande
police received a request to talk
with an offi cer about vandalism
on the 2000 block of X Avenue.
An offi cer responded and coun-
seled the subject.
2:42 p.m. — A caller on
the 200 block of Fir Street, La
Grande, asked to speak to an
offi cer about vandalism. An
offi cer made contact and took
a report.
5:08 p.m. — La Grande
police responded to the 1400
block of Court Avenue on a call
about a domestic disturbance.
An offi cer explained options to
both parties.
11:18 p.m. — La Grande
police responded to the the
high school, 708 K Ave., on a
complaint about noise. An offi -
cer counseled juveniles, who
shut off the music.
SUNDAY, APRIL 3
12:02 a.m. — A caller
reported a careless motorcycle
rider was crossing the railroad
tracks in the area of X Avenue,
La Grande. An offi cer searched
the area but did not fi nd the
rider.
1:03 a.m. — The Union
County Sheriff ’s Offi ce received
a complaint about a loud party
on the 69500 area of Lantz Lane,
Cove. A deputy responded and
found the party was breaking
up.
1:39 a.m. — A Union County
sheriff ’s deputy arrested Corey
Owen Newman, 40, at High-
way 237 and Lower Cove Road,
Cove, for driving under the
infl uence of intoxicants.
8:04 a.m. — A caller reported
a possible assault at a residence
on the 800 block of North 15th
Avenue, Elgin. A Union County
sheriff ’s deputy responded and
will follow up.
4:18 p.m. — A caller on the
500 block of Penn Avenue, La
Grande, reported a lost chicken.
4:48 p.m. — A caller
reported a stuck colt in the
area of 63200 Highway 203,
La Grande. An animal enforce-
ment offi cer responded and
determined the animal was a
goat.
5:13 p.m. — La Grande
police received a report of a
careless driver in the area of Wil-
low Street and Adams Avenue.
Offi cers responded and warned
a driver for having obstructed
windows.
7:48 p.m. — La Grande
police received a report of a dis-
turbance involving a juvenile at
the high school, 708 K Ave. An
offi cer responded and coun-
seled the juvenile.
8:33 p.m. — The Union
County Sheriff ’s Offi ce received
a report of a sex crime in Elgin.
A deputy responded and took a
report.
Everett Rhoton, the
“Coolest Kitty in the City,”
has turned 90. Friends are
welcome to join him in this
celebration at an open house
hosted by his family on April
10 from 2-5 p.m. at the La
Grande Church of the Naza-
rene. Light refreshments and
cake will be served. No gifts,
please.
Everett was born in
Baker City, Oregon, and
attended schools in North
Powder, Portland and La
Grande. He married his
wife, Thelma, in 1952 and
shortly after their wedding
began serving in the U.S.
Navy. Everett was stationed
in Pensacola Florida, and
San Diego, California, and
completed a tour on the USS
Terrell County.
Following his service
to our country Everett and
Thelma made their home
in La Grande, where they
raised their three sons and
have been active members of
the La Grande Church of the
Nazarene.
Everett was employed by
Boise Cascade for 46 years
before retiring in 1997. In his
retirement he has enjoyed
winter visits to Palm Springs
and San Diego as well as
spending time with his three
sons, Rick, Scott and Kevin,
and their families.
DEATH & SERVICE NOTICES
Frances J. Bollman
Wallowa Lake
Frances Jo Bollman, 101, died April 2, 2022, at her
home at Wallowa Lake, just three days shy of her 102nd
birthday, which family was going to celebrate that day.
A graveside service will be held April 23 at 11 a.m.
at the Enterprise Cemetery with vault interment to
follow. Arrangements are by Bollman Funeral Home,
Enterprise.
Joan ‘Joni’ K. Jarvis
Cove
Joan “Joni” Kendall Jarvis, 81, of Cove, died April
4 at her home. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp
Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, La
Grande.
John Keating
THE OBSERVER — A5
UPCOMING
LOCAL
SERVICES
April 7 — DON HOUGH: 2 p.m. graveside
service, Joseph Cemetery.
April 8 — TERRY HOLBROOK: 11 a.m.
celebration of life, Thunder Room, Joseph.
April 8 — LAURA McKINNIS: 2 p.m. celebration
of life, Summerville Cemetery Chapel.
April 8 — MICHAEL DUNN: 3 p.m. memorial
service, Catherine Creek Community Center, Union;
followed by reception at the center.
April 8 — JO ANNE HUNT: 3 p.m. memorial
service, Enterprise First Baptist Church.
April 9 — JUDY & BILL ROSS: 11 a.m. joint
graveside service, Joseph Cemetery; followed by
gathering at the Stubborn Mule.
April 9 — HUBERT “MERLE” COMFORT:
2 p.m. celebration of life, La Grande Nazarene Church.
April 16 — RICHARD SPRINGER: 2 p.m.
celebration of life, Elgin Community Center.
April 23 — FRANCES BOLLMAN: 11 a.m.
graveside service and vault interment, Enterprise
Cemetery.
April 24 — MICHAEL ROBINSON: 2 p.m.
celebration of life, Loveland Funeral Chapel, La
Grande; followed by reception at Riverside Park
Pavilion, La Grande.
May 7 — TODD McCOY: 1 p.m. graveside
service, Prairie Creek Cemetery, Joseph.
May 19 — ORVA MURRILL: 2 p.m. graveside
service, Union Victorian Cemetery.
June 23 — DAN KRAMER: 2 p.m. memorial
service, Grandview Cemetery, La Grande.
— Calendar courtesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande
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Elgin
John Keating, 86, of Elgin, died April 2, 2022, at his
home. Arrangements are by Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral
Home and Cremation Services, Halfway.
Sylvia Porter
Formerly of La Grande
Sylvia Porter, 81, formerly of La Grande, died April
2, 2022, in Vancouver, Washington. Arrangements are
by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebra-
tion Center, La Grande.
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Donald Leroy Hough
December 5, 1932 - March 23, 2022
Donald was born to Hugh and Lucille
Giles Hough in Hugo, Colorado. The fam-
ily moved to the Ashgrove area of Denver
when Don was 4. Don started getting farm
experience early on, milking
cows and driving tractor for
area farmers at the age of 8.
Always working while at-
tending school, he graduated
from South High School in
1950.
After high school, he was
drafted into the United States
Army, where he served as a
Staff Sergeant during the
Korean War. After the Army,
Don enrolled at (then) Col-
orado A&M University and
majored in animal husband-
ry. While there, he pledged Farmhouse
fraternity, serving as president. He was
awarded a bachelor of science degree
from Colorado State University in 1959.
Following his graduation from college, he
joined his father in a farming business in
Douglas County, Colorado. They worked
together to raise dry land wheat and cattle.
Don married Lois Rosser in 1959 in
Denver, Colorado. She joined him on the
farm in Douglas County. Their daughter,
Danna, was born in 1960. After Danna was
born, Don returned to school for a mas-
ter’s degree in science education. During
this time, Don, Lois, and Danna moved to
Elizabeth, Colorado, where they purchased
more farmland for the Hough family ranch.
He was also employed by Castle Rock
High School to teach Biology. Eventually,
Don and Lois decided to search for their
own ranch - a place with abundant water
and grass that would be perfect for raising
cattle.
In 1971, he purchased the Double Key
Ranch in Joseph, Oregon. For nearly 50
years, Don operated the 5,000 acre ranch
- the largest, contiguous ranch in Wallowa
County. Ranching was always his passion,
and he concentrated on improving his An-
gus cattle herd and providing them with
the best environment. His knowledge of
biology and genetics helped him to be a
forward thinker and leader in the selective
breeding of cattle. He was selected by Wal-
lowa County Stockgrowers Association as
“Cattleman of the Year” and “Grassman
of the Year.” In his “spare time,” Don was
an active member in the Oregon Cattle-
men’s Association, the Liberty Grange and
served as President of the
Associated Ditch Company.
Don and Lois both be-
lieved in agriculture ed-
ucation, and were strong
supporters of the Wallowa
County 4-H and FFA pro-
grams. Don was a respected
livestock judge and show-
man, and they both loved
visiting the County Fair to
observe the youth projects.
Don supported the annual
stock sale by buying several
animals over the years.
Don was preceded in death by his par-
ents, Hugh and Lucille, his daughter Dan-
na, and his wife of 60 years, Lois Hough.
He is survived by his siblings: Hugh
Vernon Hough of Charleston, SC;
Nadine Lucille Hough Murray (John)
of Seattle, WA; Kenneth Charles Hough
(Beth) of Enterprise, OR. Surviving niec-
es and nephews include: Sheridan Hough
(Christian) of Charleston, SC; Kendall
Hayes (Jerry) of Enterprise, OR; Kirsten
Pennell of Virginia Beach, VA; Jason
Hough (Heidi) of St. John, WA; and John
Andrew Murray (Joanna) of Seattle, WA.
Surviving grand nieces and nephews in-
clude Connor Pennell of Virginia Beach,
VA.; Marley Hayes of Enterprise, OR;
Kaitlyn and Tyler Hough of Saint John,
WA; and Isabella and Tasmyn Murray of
Seattle, WA.
Most important to Don were his
family, his Christian faith, and his passion
for cattle ranching. He often said, “I got
to do what I wanted to do in my life.”
Don will be laid to rest at Prairie Creek
Cemetery, next to his wife Lois. Graveside
services will be held Thursday April 7, at
2 p.m. Bollman Funeral Home entrusted
with arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to First
Baptist Church, 1420 W. North Street,
Enterprise, OR 97828 or to the Wallowa
County Fair, 668 NW 1st Street, Enter-
prise, OR 97828.
Iris N. (Taylor) Adkins
June 13, 1922 – March 25, 2022
Iris Nadine Adkins, age 99, of La Grande and
formerly of Union, died March 25, 2022. Iris was
born on June 13, 1922, the daughter of Otto H. and
Alious (Steinbach) Taylor in Union County, Oregon.
She was the youngest of seven children, the only
one born in Oregon of Missouri emigrants.
Iris attended school in Union, graduating from
Union High School in 1940. She married Vernon
Adkins in 1940 in Weiser, Idaho. He preceded her
in death in December of 2005. She was a member
of the Union Methodist Church and enjoyed square
dancing and bowling.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda (Dale)
Conklin of Heppner; grandchildren, Ashley (Teri)
Conklin of Eugene, Jill (Ray) Lew of Beaverton,
Mark (Shannon) Conklin of Vancouver, Washington,
Nathan Adkins (Crystal Tholen) of Union, and
Andy (Amaya) Adkins of La Grande; nine great-
grandchildren; special niece, Shirley Johnson; and
other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son Kerry
Adkins in June of 2017; six siblings; one grandchild
and one great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Union Bobcat Foundation. At her request there will
not be a public service. Arrangements are entrusted
to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life
Center.
Steven Wayne Zollman
September 23, 1948 - March 26, 2022
Steve was born to Paul and
Winnifred Zollman in Enterprise,
Oregon. Steve graduated from
Wallowa High School in 1967.
After high school, Steve enlisted
in the U.S. Army, where he
served in Maryland, Germany and
eventually Vietnam. Steve was in
the SP5 maintenance Division 135
CO USARV. On June 20, 1970,
Steve was honorably discharged as a PV 1, receiving
the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service
Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. After his
service, Steve moved back to Lostine, Oregon, where he
worked for the U.S. Forest Service. On June 26, 1971,
he married Joyce Cook at the First Baptist Church in
Enterprise, Oregon. Steve and Joyce moved to Mitchell,
Oregon, where he worked for the Oregon Department
of Fish and Wildlife, then moved to Pendleton, Oregon,
where he worked a couple different jobs before finding
his career at Pendleton Grain Growers. In September
of 1978 they moved to Enterprise, Oregon, where he
began work at Wallowa County Grain Growers. He
worked there until his retirement in December of 2008.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, VFW
Post 4307 and the American Legion.
Steve was very involved in all the activities that his
four children participated in. He loved the outdoors,
camping, hunting and fishing, especially with his family.
One of Steve’s favorite hobbies was his fantasy football
team. In 2014, Steve and Joyce moved to Council,
Idaho. Due to his failing health, Steve spent close to 4
years in the compassionate care of the VA CLC in Boise,
Idaho, until his death. Steve was a devout Christian man
that was very kind and always willing to help others.
Steve is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce; his
children Amy (Dan) Shumway, Wilmer (Beth) Zollman,
Ryan (Anna) Zollman, and Brent (Codii) Zollman; nine
grandchildren, two brothers, and many nieces, nephews,
cousins, aunts and uncles.
Services for Steve will be held at the First Baptist
Church in Enterprise on April 9, 2022, at 2 p.m.
Following the service, Steve will be laid to rest at the
Alder Slope Cemetery.