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2 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015 Local — News of Record — — Community Calendar — 1A State Boys and Girls Quarter Finals Basketball Wednesday, March 4 through Saturday, March 7 at Baker High School. FAFA meeting Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. at the Sunridge Inn. General meeting of Forest Access for All. BLM open house Monday, March 9 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Baker Field Office moved into its new location on H Street near 11th Street last October. For the previous eight years the office was co-located with the Forest Se - vice just across H Street, at 3285 11th St. The federal government signed a 10-year lease for $2.1 million for about 7,000 square feet of office space in remo - eled H Street building. The building is owned by Don and Dan Thompson of North Bend. Mine Safety and Health Administra- tion (MSHA) training Training for new miners who have pre-registered, will be held at the Extension Office located at 2600 East Street on March 11-13 (Wednesday through Friday.) The class begins at 8:00 a.m. each day. The MSHA Annual Refresher, for miners who have al- ready taken the new miner training class, will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015, also at the Extension Office building. The cost of these classes is $20 per person per day. Call Jan Alexander at 541-446-3413 to register. Eldercare Conversation Thursday, March 12, 1-3 p.m. at Community Con- nection. Estate Planning: The Essentials is the topic in helping to build an Eldercare Toolkit. Halfway crab feed Saturday, March 14 at the Halfway Lion’s Club. Winter triathlon Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. at Anthony Lakes Ski Resort. NEOEDD Board meeting Thursday, March 17, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at the Meisner Room, Union County Courthouse Annex, 1007 4th St., in La Grande. All NEOEDD board meetings are open to the public. The Northeast Oregon Economic Development District’s mission is to provide resources and facilitate quality decision- making for the benefit of entrepreneurs, businesses and communities in Baker, Union, and Wallowa counties. Republican annual banquet Saturday, March 21. Baker County Republicans will host their annual banquet at the Elks Lodge in Baker City with special guest Congressman Greg Walden. Attendees also include Rep. Greg Barreto, Rep. Cliff Bentz and Sen. Ted Ferrioli. Tickets are $35 each for a prime rib dinner. Silent auction. Call Suzan at 541.519.5035 for information. Baker City Rollers 4x4 Club Saturday, March 21, first annual spring opener 4x4 run. The club is hoping to start at Marble Creek Road near Baker City and end in Sumpter. Right now the route is snow locked but they are hoping to be able to get through by the date above. Please post your inter- est on the group’s Facebook site: “Baker City Rollers 4x4 Club.” Spring Bazaar at Community Connection Spring Bazaar at Community Connection, 2810 Cedar Street, on March 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Spaces are available for $15 each, which includes an 8-foot table or just the space if table not wanted. Please call (541) 523-6591 for more information. JAIL ROSTER VAUGHAN, Chad GROVE, James ROCHAT, Scott PILGRIM, Michael PREVO, Mary LARKIN, Bobby WHITE, Alden SEIMY, Tiffany CARROLL, Richard BULLINGTON, Lynette PARTLOW, Tyle BELL, Kimberly SMITH, Glen BONEBRAKE, Gordon PADILLA-ALBRADO, Jose MCEWEN, Kristopher GRIFFIN, Alexander KEYES, Bryan GAZARIAN, David MYERS-GABIOLA, Michael HARDING, Jestin PETERSON, Linda BUCHANAN, Bryson OTNES, Buddy COOK, Kristopher CAMPBELL, Casey ELKSHOULDER, Ida MUNSELL, Emily CULLEY, Andrew HELLMAN, Kenny COMBS, Brian HAMM, Todd LEWIS, Neil PAULSEN, Nathan PARKAY, Samantha SCHISLER, Chet BROMLIE, Scott BOWMAN, Chad SCOTT, Chancy MACK, Dale FREEMAN, David POLICE LOG Prevo, Mary Ellen. 2/27. Contempt of Court and Criminal Trespass II. Johnson, Jermey Paul. 3/1. Assault IV. Grove, James Edward. 3/2. Assault 4, Strangulation x2 and interfering with a 911 call. Wong, David Andrew. 3/2. Theft II. Hodges, Tara Rae. 3/2. Probation Violation. Vaughan, Chad Tyler. 3/3. Aggra- vated Animal Abuse. FUNERAL NOTICES Llewellyn “Lew” Robbins, 84, a resident of Pocahontas Rd. near Baker City died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 at St. Alphonsus Medical Center, Baker City, OR. A Memorial service is planned for March 21, 2015, a complete obituary will be published at that time. Services under the direc- tion of Coles Tribute Center. Bobby Kenneth Lockwood, 81 of Baker City died at his home February 26, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Gray’s West & Company, 1500 Dewey Avenue Baker City, Oregon. Lela E. Sorensen, 78, a resident of Baker City died Monday Mar. 2, 2015 at her home in Baker City. A Cel- ebration of Life will be held at a later date and obit published at that time. Services under the direction of Coles Tribute Center. Yvonne Carroll, 70, of Baker City died on Thursday, February 27, 2015 at a care facility. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispineval- leyfuneralhome.com. Jack A. Yaggie, 92, of Baker City died at his home February 26, 2015. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Gray’s West & Compa- ny Pioneer Chapel Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Shawn Thatcher of Halfway Baptist Church officiating. Memorial contr - butions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Program through Gray’s West & Company, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. — Obituaries — Bobby K. Lockwood Baker City, 1933-2015 Bobby K. Lockwood, 82, of Baker City, OR died February 26th, 2015 peacefully at his home. He is survived by his sister, Judy Lockwood LaBlue, of Walker, CA, his brother Larry Lockwood, of Yucaipa, CA, a daughter, Patricia Eudell Butler, wife Patty Sue Lockwood, of Springtown, TX and many other close family and friends. Bob was born in Corona, California in 1933, he left his parents Dillard and Dora Lockwood and siblings, at an early age to strike out on his own. He served in the Army during the Korean war as a Pole- lineman, where he received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. After coming back home, he became a truck driver, hauling freight for over 60 years. In 2013, the US Senate dedicated the year 2012- 2013 as the “Year of the Korean War Veteran”. Bob was given an award of recognition in honor of this, from the US Senate, presented in Baker City, Oregon by Senator Ron Wyden, for his service. Bob was very close with his grandson, Leonard Gazley, particularly in the last few years. Leonard provided Bob with care, making sure he made it to appointments, and that he had things he needed, but he also provided Bob with a friendship. Every day that he could be, Bob was at the door for coffee, and they would often go for drives in the countryside to look for animals or just to enjoy the scenery. He was always up for anything, if Leonard was going to be a part of it. Leonard’s brother Bobby (Bob’s namesake) will assist in spreading Bob’s ashes. Bob requested no services be held. In lieu of flowers, the family su - gests donations to the Dis- abled American Veteran’s through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. Norman DuBosch Baker City, 1932-2015 Norm DuBosch, 82, of Baker City died on Monday, February 23, 2015 with his family at his side at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Baker City. A Cel- Norm ebration of DuBosch Norm’s Life & Potluck was held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall Post #3048 - 2005 Valley Avenue in Baker City. Norman George Du- Bosch, son of Mary and Victor DuBosch, was born February 29, 1932 in Milford, Connecticut. The family moved to California when Norm was 6 years old. Norm was raised in Bellflower California. He loved the ocean and learned to deep sea dive when he was very young. Upon graduating in 1949 from Excelsior High School, Norm and his mother traveled to Monu- ment, Oregon to join Vic- tor on the family ranch. Norm enlisted in the Army in 1951 and was deployed to Korea to fight in the war as an amphibi- ous tank driver. Norm was honorably discharged after serving 3 years in the Army in February of 1954. Norm received the Korean Service medal, the National Defense Service medal and the United Na- tions Service medal. Upon finishing his service he returned home to be with his parents in Monument, Oregon. Norm met Joan Roach in Monument, Oregon and they married in the 1950s. Norm and Joan had a daughter Carol DuBosch in 1960. During this period Norm lived in La Grande and Pendleton, Oregon where he attended Eastern Oregon State College. Norm loved fast cars, he raced and followed the racing circuit in Oregon and Washington. Joan and Norm divorced in the mid 1960s. Norm married Beverly Masterson and her two children in 1982 (Jean- nette and Joe Etchamendy) whom he raised and loved as his own. Additionally, in 1988 Norm and Bev adopted Kestin Masterson who became part of the family. His granddaugh- ter, Keegan Masterson was the apple of his eye. He was also a surrogate father and grandfather to many. Norm accepted people into his life without passing judgment and loved them unconditionally. He was a babysitter, a chauffeur, a cooking instructor, an amazing host and has taken on a parental and grandparent role numerous times throughout his life. Norm calculated at one time that he had attended 43 grade school Christmas programs. What a Saint!! Norm was a tremendous care giver with a big heart. He cared for his mother Mary, mother-in-law Velma Masterson and good friend Elaine during their final years Norm was an outdoor enthusiast who loved to hunt and fish while enjoying the scenery of Eastern Oregon and the coast. Some of his favorite memories were made on the Snake River listening to ABBA, camping, teach- ing his kids and others how to handle a boat and water ski. Additionally, he and his wife Beverly would go for long drives on the weekends, sometimes passing landmarks more than one time in a single drive. In other words, they spent a lot of their time lost! Norm also had a tremendous heart when it came to pets. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Clyde & Velma Masterson; brother in law and sister in law Robert and Kris Masterson. Norm is survived by his wife Beverly DuBosch, daughter Carol Warren, daughter and son-in-law Jeannette and Kevin Burgess, son and daughter- in-law Joseph and Jen- nifer Etchamendy, son and daughter-in-law Kestin and Nichole Masterson, grandsons Christopher Warren, Michael Warren, Ryan Warren, Mason Mas- terson and granddaughters Keegan Masterson, Maci Masterson, and Rylee Etchamendy. Those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Norm, may do so to defray funeral expenses through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolenc- es may be shared at www. tamispinevalleyfuneral- home.com. Edmond Loyd Koons Baker City, 1933-2015 Edmond Loyd Koons, 81 died on February 18, 2015 at his residence in Baker City, Oregon. Interment took place Friday, Febru- ary 27, 2015 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City, Oregon. Edmond was born Decem- ber 15, 1933 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Paul and Irene (White) Koons. After graduating from Hamilton High in Los An- geles, California he entered the Navy and served hon- orably as a Navy photogra- pher and cameraman from October 28, 1952 through October 26, 1956. Upon discharge from the Navy Edmond continued to work as a cameraman. His career as a Cinematogra- pher included Hollywood motion pictures and other cinema projects until his retirement. Edmond moved from Los Angeles to Baker City, Oregon to enjoy the outdoors and the seclu- sion of country living. His hobbies included canning, fishing and participating in activities as an Elks member. Survivors include his sister Pauline Rich of Burbank, California; daughters, Karen Koons of Culver City, California and Peggy Moreno of Playa Vista, California; son Kenny Koons of Oroville, California; and one grand- child. Gray’s West & Com- pany Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Avenue, Baker City, Oregon is handling the arrangements. Ann Rose Reagan Baker City, 1915-2015 Ann Rose Reagan, 100, of Baker City died February 25, 2015 at her home sur- rounded by Ann Rose family. Her Reagan visitation was Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Coles Tribute Center and her graveside service was held Friday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery with a reception at her home fol- lowing the service. Ann was born to Michael and Marie Fuzi at their home in Morman Basin. She graduated from St. Francis Academy in Baker City. See OBITUARIES / Page 11
