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RECORDS Friday, September 4, 2015 East Oregonian Page 5A OBITUARIES Richard Dean Bendixsen Randolph William Dorran Hermiston July 27, 1929-August 30, 2015 Helix February 18, 1916-September 1, 2015 Our loving father, Richard treasured experiences that Dean Bendixsen, passed they had, Dick often spoke away peacefully in Richland, of what an honor it was to Washington, on Sunday, serve the people of Soweto. August 30, 2015. He bravely Following their mission in EDWWOHG D GLI¿FXOW UHFRYHU\ South Africa, they returned from major heart surgery just to Hermiston. Their stay was six weeks ago. He has left a brief, however, as they were hole in the hearts of so many then called to serve a second who respected and mission in Dallas, loved him. Texas. Dick was born in Dick was an avid a small farmhouse reader. He spent in Shelley, Idaho, on much time in local July 27, 1929. On libraries in Herm- that day, his father, iston, Pendleton Casper Andrew and Kennewick. Bendixsen and his He typically had a mother, Margaret trunk full of books Ethel (Mason) and paid more than Bendixsen, ample late fees welcomed the Bendixsen to each library. seventh of their As a result of his ten children. Dick fondness for books, is survived by his brothers Dick had a vast source of Glen Bendixsen and Mick knowledge as well as an Bendixsen. He is preceded expansive vocabulary. He in death by his parents, his was an accomplished orator brothers Vern, Gene, Jack and teacher. He possessed a and Bill, and his sisters talent of making anyone feel Joyce, Darlou, and Margaret. comfortable in his presence. As a young boy Dick The most valuable gift grew up on a farm in Osgood, Dick had was his marriage Idaho, where the family to Carol and his relationships raised beets and potatoes. with his children. As the He spent his young life in patriarch of his family, he a modest two-room home, was tremendously kind and which ultimately accommo- loving. He reminded his dated twelve people. After children, grandchildren and graduating from high school, great-grandchildren of the Dick went on to attend importance of kindness and Brigham Young University the need to have an accom- LQ3URYR8WDK+H¿UVWPHW plished and happy life. From Ida Carol Maughan while his family’s prospective, no attending a street dance one understood how to live on Center Street. Dick those values better than Dick. instantly became infatuated Dick left behind his with her feisty exuberance loving wife, Ida Carol, and her love of dance. The and their four daughters relationship was cemented Shelia Ann (Bendixsen) when Carol cooked a batch Reynolds (Garry), Jennifer of homemade fudge for him. (Bendixsen) Bauer (Eric), They were married in the Kristine (Bendixsen) Bennett L.D.S Temple in Idaho Falls, (John), and Carol Sue Idaho, on September 21, (Bendixsen) Theissen, and 1950. one son, Kurt C. Bendixsen Family life was the focal (Susie), Dick is likewise point for Dick and Carol. survived by 20 grandchildren :LWKLQ WKH ¿UVW IRXU \HDUV and 56 great-grandchildren. of their marriage they were Our father loved each one blessed with three young RIWKHP¿HUFHO\DQGVKRZHG daughters, namely Sheila his love openly and liberally. Ann, Kristine, and Carol His legacy of kindness and Sue. After a brief break, the love of family resonates with remaining two children, Kurt XVVWLOO7KHLQÀXHQFHRIWKH and Jennifer, were added to patriarch of our family is vast the family. and cherished. Our lives will In Dick’s early profes- continue to be molded and sional life he worked enriched by his example. He primarily in the insurance will be missed by all whose business. He had the repu- lives he touched. tation of a trusted and wise A memorial service will businessman. He was held in be held Saturday, September high regard by everyone who 5, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at the worked with him. In 1993, Church of Jesus Christ of Dick and Carol decided to Latter-day Saints, 1035 S.E. move to Hermiston, Oregon. Ninth St., Hermiston, OR Dick accepted a position at 97838. The family requests Bank of America where he that any contributions in worked as an investment Richard’s memory be made broker for the balance of to the Hermiston Library. his career. Following his Please sign the condolence retirement in 1998, Dick and book at burnsmortuaryherm- Carol accepted a call to serve iston.com. Burns Mortuary as LDS missionaries in South of Hermiston, Oregon, is in Africa. Among the many care of arrangements. UPCOMING SERVICES FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 PHILLIPS, KENNETH — Funeral services at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 210 N.W. Ninth St., Pendleton. Inter- ment with military funeral honors will follow at the Weston Cemetery. THIEME, JOHNNY — Celebration of life service with military honors at 3 p.m. at the home of Diane and John Schnell in Hermiston. SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 AYLETT, JEDEDIAH — Celebration of life service at 1 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. BENDIXSEN, DICK — Memorial services at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1035 S.E. Ninth St., Hermiston. DORRAN, RANDY — Graveside services at 11:30 a.m. at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. A celebration of life reception will follow at the Pendleton Elks Lodge, 14 S.E. Third St. ELSTON, JERRY — Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. DWWKH6WDQ¿HOG$VVHPEO\RI*RG&KXUFK16KHUPDQ6W GARFIELD, CRAIG — Celebration of life from 2-4 p.m. at the Milton-Freewater Elks Lodge, 611 N. Main St. MCCOLLEY, MELVIN — Funeral services at 11 a.m. at Mueller’s Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union St., Kennewick, Wash. LOTTERY Wednesday, Sept. 2 Megabucks 07-12-21-25-28-41 Estimated jackpot: $1.6 million Powerball 17-22-30-46-56 Powerball: 16 Power Play: 3 Estimated jackpot: $120 million Win for Life 03-22-43-68 Lucky Lines 01-06-10-15-FREE-20-23-25-31 Estimated jackpot: $57,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 9-9-7-6 4 p.m.: 9-4-9-4 7 p.m.: 6-5-6-0 10 p.m.: 7-7-4-5 Randolph “Randy” Dorran, 99, of Helix, Oregon, passed away September 1, 2015, at Juniper House Assisted Living. Randy was born to Helen (Narkaus) and Bill Dorran on February 18, 1916, in Pendleton, Oregon. Randy’s life was spent on the family farm in Juniper Canyon, north of Helix, where his grandparents had homesteaded in the late 1800s. He attended elementary school in a one-room schoolhouse east of the homestead. When he began high school at the age of 12 it was necessary Dorran for him to attend school in Helix, 18 miles away. He paid room and board to a Helix family where he lived during the weekdays and came back to the farm on weekends. Farming was his passion and he spent his extra time helping his father develop Dorran Ranch. Randy graduated from Helix High School in 1932. He continued his education for one year at Southern Oregon College, transferring to Oregon State College (OSU) and earning a degree in civil engineering. Upon college graduation, Randy returned to the family farm and became the keeper of the land for over 60 years. His desire was to build a farm for future generations. As a young single farmer in the community, Randy would attend dances throughout the area. At one of those dances he kept his eye on “a special lady” by the name of Marjorie Hargett. She was from the Holdman community. They became a GXR RQ WKH GDQFH ÀRRU DQG enjoyed many years together sharing the joy of music and dance. Randy and Marge were married on January 24, 1941, in Lewiston, Idaho, with their forever friends, Ferdie and Marge Hudemann, as their witnesses. A marriage that lasted for 73 years. Randy and Marge began their married life in a one-room bunkhouse on the Dorran family farm in Juniper Canyon. Randy remodeled the schoolhouse (that he attended) into their family home where they raised their three children Jim, Janet and Judy. Randy’s farming days began with horse-drawn equipment, milk cows and beef cattle and other various farm animals that provided food on the table. There were many challenges over the years that Randy experienced, but his progressive knowledge of caring for the land, creating innovative farm equipment, and an incredible work ethic made his wheat farming career successful. Sadness entered his life in 1969 when his only son, Jim, was killed in a plane accident. This tragedy brought a lifetime of sorrow and grief to Randy and Marge. Randy took time out of this busy farm life to be involved MEETINGS FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 No meetings scheduled MONDAY, SEPT. 7 No meetings — Labor Day Destiny Theatres Fri - Wed, Sept. 04 - Sept. 9, 2015 Subject to change. Check times daily. Hwy 395 & Theatre Ln - 567-1556 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 1-6-6-3 MoviesInHermiston.com 938-4327 PG Fri. - Sat. - Sun. www.m-fdriveintheatre.com Adults $7, Children 11 & Under $2 12:10* 2:30* 4:50 7:10 9:40 AMERICAN ULTRA (R) (PG) SINISTER 2 (R) N O E SCAPE (R-17) 2:40* 9:50 DISNEY’S INSIDE OUT (PG) 2D: 11:40* 2:00* 4:20 (R-17) S TRAIGHT O UTTA C OMPTON F ANTASTIC F OUR Always two movies for the price of one! THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED (PG13) I NSIDE O UT Showtime starts at dusk INSIDE OUT 9/9 12:00 PM ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST 12:20* 5:00 7:20 Gates Open at 7:00 p.m. PG Cineplex Show Times $5 Classic Movie (PG) M AN F ROM U.N.C.L.E. SHAUN THE SHEEP 9/4 - 9/7 W AR R OOM S INISTER 2 M-F FM/AM DRIVE - IN RADIO SOUND PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Hawthorne School, 1308 S.W. Emigrant Ave. TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 PENDLETON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, QRRQSDUNVFHPHWHU\RI¿FH 865 Tutuilla Road. PORT OF UMATILLA COM- MISSION, SPSRUWRI¿FHV 505 Willamette Ave., Umatilla (Mc- Nary). Hermiston Stadium 8 Thursday, Sept. 3 in his children’s activities, civic organizations, and professional development. He was ready and willing to help friends and neighbors whether it be farming tasks or testing for a new television signal. He belonged to many organizations and was a leader in many of them. He was a member and chairman of the Helix School Board, Pendleton Grain Growers, United Way, and Port of Umatilla. His other memberships included Umatilla County and Oregon Cattlemen’s Asso- ciations, Oregon Wheat League, Benevolent Order of Elks, Delta Tau Delta Alumni Association, and Order of Masonic Lodge. Throughout his life he received many awards within the community, county and state. A plaque hangs on his wall as Umatilla County Conservation Man of the Year in 1957, along with one from Oregon State University Farmer of the Year. Involvement in many of these organizations gave Randy and Marge the oppor- tunity to travel to farm-related conferences throughout the 3DFL¿F 1RUWKZHVW 7KH\ DOVR took advantage of winter months on the farm when work became less intense. Seeing other parts of the world was enjoyable to them. Their extended travels included Hawaii, Asian countries and Europe as well as visiting places throughout the United States. Often times the travel included another couple or a group. In 1993, the decision was made to move from the farm to Helix, where they resided for 20 years. Randy main- tained his Helix address for 99 years. Memories will continue on forever with shared stories of his childhood and life experiences and will include lots of laughter and fun times. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren will have a legacy to remember. Randy is survived by two daughters, Janet Wood of Athena and Judy (Cliff) Bracher of Pendleton; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Marge; brother Russell Dorran; son Jim; and grandson Doug Wood. ,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV GRQD- tions may be made to Helix Memorial Scholarship Fund or Helix Booster Club or charity of choice. A graveside service for friends and family will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. at Olney Cemetery. A celebration of life reception will follow at the Pendleton Elks Club. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.pioneerchapel.com (R-17) (PG-13) (PG-13) M ISSION I MPOSSIBLE 5 THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (PG13) 6:40 9:20 STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (R) (PG-13) MoviesInHermiston.com BARGAIN TUESDAYS * $5.00 Movie Admission* $6.00 3D Movie Admission** **3D Glasses sold separately. *Exclusions apply, details on website. Check ONLINE for more information! 12:30* 3:40* 6:50 10:00 HITMAN: AGENT 47 (R) 12:00* 2:20* 4:40 7:00 9:30 Credit & Debit Cards accepted Cineplex gift cards available * Matinee Pricing wildhorseresort.com 541-966-1850 Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216 Steven Krieg Johnson Oak Harbor, Wash. November 19, 1984-August 28, 2015 Steven Krieg Johnson, age 30, of Oak Harbor, Wash., died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on August 28, 2015, in Oak Harbor, Wash. Steven was born in Pendleton, Ore., on Nov. 19, 1984, to Jeffrey and Kathryn (White) Johnson. He is VXUYLYHGE\¿DQFHH Johnson Crystal Saveall; daughter Rebel and son Adam; parents Jeffrey Johnson and Kathryn (Johnson) Smith; stepparents Judy Pierce-Johnson of West Richland, Wash., and Steve Smith of Oak Harbor, Wash.; his brother Christopher Johnson of Abilene, Texas, and sister Tara Johnson of Oak Harbor, Wash.; his niece Alyssa and nephews Justin, Cody and Emery. Steven grew up in Butte, Montana, where his love IRU ¿VKLQJ GHYHORSHG DQG followed him throughout his life. After moving back to Oregon, as a young avid angler, you could catch him on the Columbia River VWXUJHRQ ¿VKLQJ RXW¿VKLQJ anyone with him. As a teen he moved to Oak Harbor and KHIHOOLQORYHZLWK¿VKLQJWKH many spots along the shores of Whidbey Island. Steven was also a diehard fan of Seattle sports, especially the Seahawks and Mariners. He enjoyed watching the Seahawks win Super Bowl XLVII as well as the Mariners compete for the AL West pennant. He always held a competitive nature that transferred over to all aspects of his life. He touched many lives in his young life that many will never forget. He was always there for those in need and his VHOÀHVVQHVVZLOOEHSDVVHGRQ through those who knew him. A graveside memorial service will be held at the Maple Leaf Cemetery on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at the VFW Post 7392 in Oak Harbor, Wash. Whidbey Memorial Funeral Home, 1961 N.E. 16th Ave., Oak Harbor, WA 98277, is in charge of the arrangements. DEATH NOTICES Melvin R. McColley Hermiston June 18, 1939-Aug. 17, 2015 Melvin R. McColley, 76, of Hermiston died Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, in Federal Way, Wash. He was born June 18, 1939, in Cortez, Colo. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. at Mueller’s Funeral Home in Kennewick, Wash. Frank Ternes Irrigon July 23, 1931-Sept. 2, 2015 Frank Ternes, 84, of Irrigon died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, in Hermiston. He was born July 23, 1931, in Flasher, North Dakota. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow the services at Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Irrigon. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. 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