RECORDS
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022
THE OBSERVER — A5
DEATH & SERVICE NOTICES
Ag-Timber Parade draws a crowd to Island City
Bruce W. Burke
La Grande
Bruce Wayne Burke, 64, of La Grande, died May 22,
2022, at Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are by
Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration
Center, La Grande.
Noel R. Radway
Union
Noel Robert Radway Sr., 67, died of an extended ill-
ness May 21, 2022, at his home in Union. Arrangements
are by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Cele-
bration Center, La Grande.
Evelyn V. Randall
La Grande
Evelyn V. Randall, 101, of La Grande, died May 21,
2022, at a local care facility. Arrangements are by Love-
land Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Rodney J. McKee
La Grande
Davis Carbaugh/The Observer
The Ag-Timber Parade traverses down Island Avenue and McAlister Road on Friday, May 20, 2022. The parade drew families to the streets of
Island City for the annual event.
UPCOMING
LOCAL
SERVICES
May 27 is National Poppy Day
Donations honor the fallen,
support today’s veterans
The Observer
LA GRANDE — The La Grande
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 43
encourages the community to honor
our fallen warriors and contribute to
the continuing needs of our veterans on
National Poppy Day, Friday, May 27.
Members of the local auxiliary
will be at BiMart from 9 a.m. to
6 p.m. to distribute bright red pop-
pies in exchange for a donation. The
Flanders Fields poppy has become
an internationally known and recog-
nized symbol of the lives sacrifi ced
in war and the hope that none died
in vain.
The American Legion Family
called upon Congress to proclaim
the Friday before Memorial Day as
National Poppy Day, which was offi -
cially designated as such in 2017,
according to information provided by
the Unit 43 auxiliary.
“Wearing the poppy on National
Poppy Day and throughout Memo-
rial Day weekend is one small way to
honor and remember our fallen war-
riors who willingly served our nation
and made the ultimate sacrifi ce for
our freedom,” said ALA Unit 43’s
poppy chairman, Margy Tucker. “We
must never forget.”
The poppy also honors hospital-
ized and disabled veterans who hand-
craft many of the red crepe paper
fl owers. Making the poppies provides
a fi nancial and therapeutic benefi t to
the veterans, as well as a benefi t to
thousands of other veterans.
When the American Legion
Family adopted the poppy as its
memorial fl ower in the early 1920s,
the blood-red icon became an
enduring symbol of honor for the sac-
rifi ces of our veterans from the bat-
tlefi elds of France in World War I to
today’s global war on terror.
The American Legion Auxiliary
raises about $4 million each year
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Celebration of
Lives for
Dwight & Donna Brooks
Saturday, May 28, 2022 • 11am-2pm
at Catherine Creek Community Center
(Old Methodist Church) on Main St., Union.
Please join us for a light lunch.
Bring your stories and memories.
For questions, call Tanya Collier at 541-398-1952.
*Wasteland Kings will be performing following the
Celebration at the Community Center.
*Union High School Alumni Breakfast will be Sunday morning
The Associated Press
Poppies are in full bloom in a fi eld near
Sommepy-Tahure, France, on Wednesday,
Oct 14, 2014. The poppy as a symbol of war
casualties started with a poem. In the spring
of 1915, a Canadian artillery unit brigade
surgeon named Lt. Col. John McCrae saw
bright red poppies blooming on the war-
torn fi elds where so many soldiers had lost
their lives, and he was moved to write “In
Flanders Fields.” National Poppy Day takes
place in 2022 on Friday, May 27.
distributing poppies throughout the
nation, with 100% of the funds raised
going directly to help veterans, mil-
itary and their families. For more
information on the local event, call
Kathi Karnowski, president of the
Unit 43 auxiliary, at 541-963-0787.
COMMUNITY
BULLETIN BOARD
FRIDAY, MAY 20
6:36 a.m. — La Grande police responded to Blackhawk Trail
Lane on a complaint about a weapon violation. Offi cers warned a
person for disorderly conduct.
9:49 a.m. — A caller reported cattle were loose in the area of
Love Road and Antles Lane, Cove. The owner agreed to reclaim the
cattle.
2:15 p.m. — A caller reported a possible stalking order violation
in the area of 68200 Mount Glen Road, La Grande. A Union County
sheriff ’s deputy made contact.
4:13 p.m. — Union County Sheriff ’s Offi ce arrested Jeff ery Alan
Black, 54, for vehicle theft.
5:36 p.m. — A caller reported a residential burglary on the 200
block of Second Street, North Powder. A Union County sheriff ’s
deputy responded and took a report.
8:21 p.m. — Oregon State Police responded to Mount Glen
Road, La Grande, and arrested Johnny Lee Snyder, 39, on a Union
County warrant charging fi rst-degree burglary, fi rst-degree theft
and second-degree criminal mischief.
10:14 p.m. — La Grande police responded to a residence on the
400 block of 16th Street on a complaint about a loud party and
counseled the individuals about the noise.
Rodney J. McKee, 69, of La Grande, died May 13,
2022, at his residence. A celebration of his life will
be held June 18 at 11 a.m. at the Blue Mountain 4-H
Center, 66501 End Road, Summerville. Casual dress is
preferred by the family. Arrangements are by Loveland
Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
MEETING
• The Board of Direc-
tors of the La Grande
School District will
gather for a special board
meeting and work ses-
sion on Wednesday, May
25, at 7 p.m. in the Dis-
trict Offi ce Board Room
at 1305 N. Willow. he
meeting will be available
in person, online, and by
phone. See the agenda
at www.lagrandesd.
org/page/board-meet-
ings for meeting access
information.
and lunch is at noon.
The menu for the fare-
well meal is hot dogs,
hamburgers, potato salad,
baked beans and salad bar,
with angel food cake and
berries for dessert.
The price is $5 per
meal and reservations are
requested to ensure there
is food for everyone. If
you haven’t been con-
tacted or wish to partici-
pate, call Betsy Arnson at
541-568-4902 or Virginia
Fischer at 1-907-299-6072
by May 31.
May 25 — JOHN ATWOOD: 10 a.m. celebra-
tion of life, La Grande American Legion (casual dress
preferred).
May 28 — DWIGHT & DONNA BROOKS:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. celebration of lives and lunch, Cath-
erine Creek Community Center, Union.
May 28 — DORIS TSIATSOS: 11 a.m. memo-
rial service, family cemetery, Starkey; potluck follows
at home of Bill and Donna Tsiatsos, 53540 Baseline
Road, Starkey.
May 28 — MARGIE HARRIS: 2 p.m. memorial
service, Pine Valley Presbyterian Church, Halfway.
May 28 — ANN PAYNE: 3 p.m. celebration of life,
Enterprise Community Church.
May 29 — BRUCE COLWELL: 1 p.m. celebra-
tion of life and potluck, Catherine Creek Park (across
the bridge).
May 30 & May 31— JACK & JJ BOND: May 30,
11 a.m. joint memorial service, 11206 McAlister Road,
Island City (livestream available, email lparsons01@
gmail.com for link); May 31, 9 a.m. interment, Mt.
Hope Cemetery, Baker City.
June 4 — JOSEPH BRESHEARS: 1 p.m. grave-
side service, Wallowa Cemetery.
June 4 — DENNY LEWIS: 2 p.m. celebration
of life, Mount Emily Building, Union County Fair-
grounds, La Grande.
June 8 — HELEN COCHRANE: 11 a.m. celebra-
tion of life with lunch and music, Union County Senior
Center, La Grande.
June 11 — HOWARD BAILEY: 11 a.m. memo-
rial gathering and lunch, Riverside Park Pavilion, La
Grande.
June 11 — BOB POLLOCK: 11 a.m. celebration
of life, Pine Valley Fairgrounds, Halfway.
June 18 — RODNEY McKEE: 11 a.m. celebration
of life, Blue Mountain 4-H Center, 66501 End Road,
Summerville (casual dress preferred).
June 18 — GERRY KEFFER: 11:30 a.m. celebra-
tion of life and lunch, Island City City Hall.
June 23 — DAN KRAMER: 2 p.m. memorial ser-
vice, Grandview Cemetery, La Grande.
June 25 — LARRY HANEY: 1 p.m. grave-
side military service and celebration of life, Wallowa
Cemetery.
— Calendar courtesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande
Linda L. Smith
BRIEF
— The Observer
Save your spot for
last Cove senior meal
of the season
COVE — The last
Cove senior lunch
of the season will be
served Tuesday, June
7, at Founders Hall on
the Ascension School
grounds. Coff ee and tea
are available at 11:30 a.m.,
Jack Hudson Bond
October 29, 1933 - May 3, 2022
Jerrie Jean “JJ” (Hassell) Bond
September 20, 1936 - April 5, 2020
Jack Hudson Bond passed quickly and peacefully on
May 3, 2022, in Star, Idaho. Jerrie Jean “JJ” (Hassell)
Bond, wife of Jack Hudson Bond, passed away in her
sleep on April 5, 2020, in Tigard, Oregon.
A combined memorial service for JJ and Jack is
planned for May 30 at 11 a.m. at 11206 McAlister
Road, Island City, Oregon. The service will be available
virtually. Please email lparsons01@gmail.com for the
link. They will be interred at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Baker
City, Oregon, on May 31 at 9 a.m.
Jack was born Oct. 29, 1933, to Charles Wesley Bond
Jr. and Rebekah Hudson Bond in La Grande, Oregon.
JJ was born Sept. 20, 1936, to Lloyd William Hassell
and Jean McKennon Hassell in Yakima, Washington.
JJ and Jack were married Sept. 29, 1956, in JJ’s
backyard in Portland, Oregon. They had four children
- William (Sandra), Beckie Beck (Larry), David (Pam)
and Lisa Parsons (Jeff) - and 13 grandchildren and 20
great-grandchildren.
Jack is survived by three siblings and many cousins,
nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his
parents, a brother, a sister and a grandson.
JJ is survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents and a grandson.
June 10, 1953 - May 12, 2022
Linda L. Smith of Moses
Lake, Washington, peacefully
passed away May 12, 2022,
in Ephrata, Washington, at
Columbia Basin Hospital.
Linda was born in Baker
City, Oregon, on June 10, 1953.
She was raised in La Grande,
Oregon. After her high school
graduation in 1971, Linda moved
to Spokane, Washington, where
she attended Kinman School of
Business. While in Spokane she met and married the
father of her children, Darcie and Aaron. The family
moved to Walla Walla, Washington, in 1973 and then to
Moses Lake in 1975.
Linda worked as a lead supervisor at Sundstrand
Data Control for over 10 years where many of the
employees enjoyed working with her. After retirement,
Linda moved back to her hometown of La Grande for
several years but once again found her way back to
Moses Lake.
As a young girl, Linda enjoyed spending time
at their family cabin in the Blue Mountains, on her
grandparents’ ranch in Baker City and at her aunt and
uncle’s country home in Coeur d’Alene. At an early age,
Linda discovered she had a passion for reading, which
led to quite a book collection, and she struggled parting
with any book. As a young teenager, Linda took pride
in sewing her own clothes. In her earlier adult years,
she loved bowling and going out dancing with friends.
Linda will be missed for her ability to bring a smile
and a great attitude to almost any difficult situation. Her
family will always cherish the love and support she
gave them.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Everett
and Dolores Gilmore. She is survived by her children,
Darcie (Lance) Pope and Aaron Smith; her four
grandchildren, Zackery Smith, Jolie Smith, Brentyn
Smith and Kenneth Smith; great-grandson, Augustus
Smith; and her brothers, Louie and Jim Lyman.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on
May 24, 2022, at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories, 831 S.
Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, Washington.