RECORDS
Saturday, May 28, 2022
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COMMUNITY
BULLETIN BOARD
BRIEFS
Memorial Day service held
at Union’s park
UNION — The Veterans of Foreign Wars
High Valley Post of Union will provide a
Memorial Day service in the Union City
Park on Monday, May 30. The ceremony
begins at 9 a.m. All are welcome.
June’s free computer classes begin
next week
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New signage honors the building’s history at the Observer Apartments on Fifth Street and N Avenue in La Grande on Friday, May 20, 2022. The 20-unit
apartment building, which is currently adding covered parking areas, was the home base of The Observer office for 35 years.
LA GRANDE — Training & Employ-
ment Consortium, 1901 Adams Ave., La
Grande, offers free hands-on computer
classes to the public each month. All classes
are held in person from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Pre-registration is required by calling Coral
at 541-633-2084.
• Excel (5-day class): June 2, 7, 8, 9, 13
• Intro to Word (one-day class): June 20
• Intermediate Word (three-day class):
June 22, 28, 30
TEC is an equal opportunity employer/
program. Auxiliary aids and services are
available to persons with disabilities upon
request (TTY 541-962-0693).
— The Observer
UNION COUNTY SENIOR CENTER LUNCH MENU
LA GRANDE — Lunch is served
at the Union County Senior Center,
1504 N. Albany St., La Grande, on
weekdays. The meal is open to the
public, and both sit-down and grab-
and-go options are available.
For information on having lunches
delivered by Meals on Wheels, call
541-605-5556.
Dine-in meals: Served from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; use front
entrance. Suggested donation is $4 for
age 60+, $7 for all others.
Takeout meals: Pick up from noon
to 1 p.m. at kitchen’s back door. Cost
is $7 for all.
MAY 30-31
Monday: closed for Memorial
Day.
Tuesday: chicken strips, seasoned
potato wedges, salad greens, fresh
fruit.
Wednesday-Friday: June’s menu
not available at press time.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
DEATH & SERVICE NOTICES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
David Ables
10:30 a.m. — A caller reported two males were causing a distur-
bance in the road at N Avenue and Cherry Street, La Grande. Offi-
cers responded and resolved the situation.
2:17 p.m. — A caller on the 500 block of Division Street, Elgin,
reported the theft of a swing set and told the Union County Sher-
iff’s Office the possible location of the suspect. Deputies responded
and cited a 25-year-old woman for third-degree theft and criminal
mischief and arrested a 33-year-old man for the same charges.
3:33 p.m. — La Grande police at R Avenue and Greenwood
Street stopped a vehicle and arrested Sandi Jean McKaig, 44, for
driving under the influence of intoxicants.
4:10 p.m. — A caller reported a vehicle on Highway 82 and
Pierce Road, La Grande, pulled in front a school bus. A Union
County sheriff’s deputy contacted the caller.
6:25 p.m. — La Grande police responded the 2600 block of
Bearco Loop for a domestic disturbance. An officer took a report.
6:34 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 400 block of
First Street on a complaint about a barking dog. An officer made
contact with the dog owners, who were returning home.
11:03 p.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to a
report of a vehicle theft on the 900 block of Second Street, North
Powder. Deputies arrested Monique Marie Furman, 40, for posses-
sion of a stolen vehicle.
THURSDAY, MAY 26
8:55 a.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Office received a report
about possible animal neglect in the area of 64700 Bean Coffin
Lane, Summerville.
12:51 p.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about
a transient camp at Gekeler Lane and 16th Street. An officer
responded and found the subjects had permission to be there.
2:03 p.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Office received a report
of an assault on the 66500 block of Gekeler Lane, La Grande. A dep-
uty responded and took information.
4:28 p.m. — La Grande police responded to K Avenue on a com-
plaint about a dog bite. An officer took a report.
7:11 p.m. — A caller on the 1200 block of Eighth Street, La Grande,
reported an assault. An officer made contact and took information.
10:16 p.m. — A caller reported a disturbance at a residence
on the 300 block of South 11th Avenue, Elgin. Law enforcement
responded and cited a juvenile for harassment.
11:01 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1500 block
of Adams Avenue on a report of a female yelling. An officer tres-
passed one person.
Kip Moore to headline
2022 Round-Up concert
East Oregonian
PENDLETON —
Chart-topping country star
Kip Moore will bring his
troubadour lifestyle and
timeless sound to Eastern
Oregon for the Pendleton
Round-Up and Happy
Canyon Kick-Off Concert.
Presented by Integrity
Corps, the event begins at
7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.
10, at the Happy Canyon
Arena. Tickets, which are
now on sale, range from
$51-$90. In addition, VIP
packages are available for
$156, including dinner prior
to the event and water, soda
and malt beverages during
the concert.
In 2021, Moore released
his fourth studio album,
“Wild World,” a revela-
tory collection written as
he traveled the globe in
an effort to make sense of
a world battling nothing
short of an identity crisis,
according to a press release.
“Music is the one thing
where I really try to unveil
where I’m at mentally,
where my soul is,” Moore
said in the release.
President Karl Farber
said it will be great to have
the country star kick off
Casey White-Zollman/Contributed Photo
Kip Moore will headline the
Pendleton Round-Up and Happy
Canyon Kick-Off Concert on
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at the
Happy Canyon Arena.
Round-Up week.
“We’re excited to kick
off the week with Kip
Moore’s energy, heart and
soul,” Kenzie Hansell,
Happy Canyon president,
added. “He’ll bring enter-
tainment for all genera-
tions to enjoy in the Happy
Canyon Arena.”
An opening act will be
announced at a later date.
For more information or to
reserve tickets, visit www.
pendletonroundup.com.
La Grande
David Ables, 85, of La Grande, died May 25, 2022.
Arrangements are by Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home
& Cremation Services, Halfway.
Deanna L. Badgley
La Grande
Deanna Lee Badgley, 53, of La Grande, died May 23,
2022, at her residence. Arrangements are by Loveland
Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Kendal Neustel
La Grande
Kendal Neustel, 95, of La Grande, died May 26,
2022, at his home. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp
Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, La
Grande.
Jeremy S. Richards
La Grande
Jeremy Scott Richards, 48, of La Grande, died May
24, 2022, in College Place, Washington. A celebra-
tion of his life will be held May 28 at 3 p.m. at the La
Grande Nazarene Church. Casual dress is preferred
by the family. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral
Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Doris J. Robertson
Formerly of La Grande
Doris Jean Robertson, 92, formerly of La Grande,
died May 26, 2022, in Sweet Home. Arrangements are
by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebra-
tion Center, La Grande.
www.lagrandeobserver.com
Virginia L. (Remington) McLaughlin
February 1, 1920 – May 25, 2022
Virginia Louise McLaughlin, 102, of
Island City, passed away on Wednesday,
May 25, 2022, at her residence. A
celebration of her life will be held at a
later date.
Virginia was born on Feb. 1, 1920,
in The Dalles, Oregon, to William
and Maude (Holmes) Remington. She
resided in Fairbanks, The Dalles, Hood
River, Portland, La Grande and Island City, Oregon. The
ranch house she was born in had one corner that was built
over part of the Oregon Trail. She attended Lower Fifteen
Mile Grade School and Columbia District Grade School,
graduated from The Dalles High School in 1938, then
attended Portland Beauty School. On Oct. 27, 1946, she
married Harold Horace McLaughlin, and from this union
were born two sons and two daughters. They later divorced
in 1966.
Virginia was a beautician in The Dalles and a homemaker.
She also worked at Valle Vista Nursing Home in The Dalles,
a trailer factory and Motherhood Maternity in Portland,
Oregon. She loved nature, the mountains, birdwatching and
all wildlife. She maintained a beautiful flower garden and
vegetable garden. She canned fruits, jellies and jams well
into her 90s. She baked and contributed goods to the Union
County Senior Center for cookie walks and pie auctions.
Virginia spent many hours at the senior center socializing
and dancing, which she dearly loved to do. She and her dear
friend Max Lane would host many of the dances held at
the center as well as dance as partners. Her favorite songs
were “Waltz Across Texas” and “Crystal Chandeliers.” She
loved listening and dancing to the Blue Mountain Fiddlers.
She also enjoyed traveling and playing pinochle.
Virginia is survived by her son, Duane McLaughlin
(Nancy) of Hood River, Oregon; daughters, Colleen
McLaughlin of Island City, Oregon, and Gwen Baker
(Curtis) of Soap Lake, Washington; six grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter and
one great-great-grandson due in September; and many
cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by her parents, William and Maude; son, Chris; and sister,
Mildred Wagenblast.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.
lovelandfuneralchapel.com.
UPCOMING
LOCAL
SERVICES
May 28 — DWIGHT & DONNA BROOKS:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. celebration of lives and lunch,
Catherine Creek Community Center, Union.
May 28 — DORIS TSIATSOS: 11 a.m. memorial
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 28 — JEREMY RICHARDS: 3 p.m.
celebration of life, La Grande Nazarene Church (casual
dress preferred).
May 29 — BRUCE COLWELL: 1 p.m.
celebration of life and potluck, Catherine Creek Park
(across the bridge).
May 29 — VERNA RANDALL: 1 p.m.
celebration of life, Zion Lutheran Church, La Grande.
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.
— Calendar courtesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande
Larry Vernon Haney
April 1, 1947 - May 10, 2022
Larry Haney, 75, of Halfway,
OR, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical
Center in Boise, ID. A graveside
military service and celebration of
Larry’s life will be held on June
25, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Wallowa
Cemetery in Wallowa, Oregon.
Larry Vernon Haney was born
on April 1, 1947, in Enterprise,
OR. He was raised and educated in Wallowa, OR. He
graduated from Wallowa High School in 1965.
Fresh out of high school, Larry entered the Navy on
June 8, 1965. He served 4 years active duty as a radio
operator on the USS Franklin D Roosevelt (CVA42).
He was released from active duty June 6, 1969, and
transferred to the Reserves where he served 2 more
years. He was honorably discharged April 25, 1971.
Larry was awarded the National Defenses Service
Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of
Vietnam Campaign Medal.
In 1968, Larry married Mary D. Gornto in
Jacksonville, FL. Together they had 3 children. They
later divorced in 1989. Larry found love once again
when he married Judith Miller in 1995 after a 2-year
courtship.
Larry worked various jobs throughout his life
including being a mechanic at a trailer factory, logging,
and working as a farm machinery manager and as a
licensed gun dealer. He had his own business selling
farm equipment and he sold real estate.
Larry was a member of the NRA, trapshooting clubs,
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the VFW.
Hobbies he enjoyed were trapshooting, reloading
ammo and working on the property. His favorite season
was fall, because, you guessed it, “hunting season!”
Larry loved the song “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,”
and he especially enjoyed spending time with his dogs,
Amber and Pippen.
Memorable dates in Larry’s life included serving
in the Navy, getting married, and having children and
grandchildren. He was also proud to have made it into
the Boone and Crockett for antlers. He was a proud
Navy veteran, a hard worker, and was very handy at all
things; there wasn’t much he couldn’t do. Larry lived
by the philosophy that you should work hard, nothing
should be handed to you. He loved his family, hunting
and fishing. He loved to say, “Gone Fishing!” He will be
greatly missed by his family and close friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents. Stanley
and Gladys Haney; and his brother, Vernon Haney.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Miller of Halfway,
OR; children Amanda Haney of La Grande, OR, April
Haney of Salem, OR and William Haney of Welches, OR;
brother Charlie Haney; sister Patricia Hamann; stepsons
Kelly Brennan and Brian Miller; grandchildren Tiffani
Heitz and Kalysta Majerak; 2 great-grandchildren,
Eleanor and Stetson Heitz and another on the way.
For those who would like to make a memorial
contribution in memory of Larry the family suggests
Hunt of a Lifetime through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral
Home and Cremation Services, P.O. BOX 543, Halfway,
Oregon 97834. Online condolences can be shared at
www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.