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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
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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-
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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
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of their marriage they were Our father loved each one
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Crystal
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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.
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Montana, where his love
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followed him throughout
his life. After moving back
to Oregon, as a young avid
angler, you could catch
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anyone with him. As a teen
he moved to Oak Harbor and
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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
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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. Sign the online guest book at
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
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