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Page 6A RECORDS East Oregonian Saturday, October 3, 2015 OBITUARIES UPCOMING SERVICES Ellen Marie (Rueff) Greene Martha Jo George Pendleton July 7, 1933-September 29, 2015 Milton-Freewater April 22, 1937-September 29, 2015 Ellen Marie (Rueff) Greene, loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Tuesday evening with family by her side, September 29, 2015, in her home at Elizabethan Manor, Pendleton, Oregon. She was 82 years old. There will be no services at this time. Sign the online condo- lence book at www. burnsmortuary.com Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is Greene handling arrange- ments. Ellen was born to George and Marie (Fitzgerrel) Rueff in Decatur, Illinois, on July 7, 1933. She attended schooling in Decatur, and graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1952. She then attended the Paris Hospital School of Nursing for two years and graduated from the St. Francis School of Nursing in Peoria, Illinois. She married Fred Greene on June 30, 1958, in Alaska. They lived in Nome, Alaska, for twenty years. They then lived in Los Angeles County, California. While living in L.A. she worked for White Memorial Home Health for ¿ve years. She retired from nursing in 1996. Ellen came to Pendleton, Oregon, in 1997, where she resided until her death. She worked at Juniper House in Pendleton as the activity coordinator from March to December of 2001. Ellen volunteered her time as the secretary of the Northwest Repub- lican Party and was elected as one of six hundred Outstanding Women of America. She enjoyed painting, knitting and crafts. She was a lifetime member of the Nazarene Church. Ellen is survived by her daughter Deborah Carter and husband Curtis of Pilot Rock, Ore.; a brother, Paul Eugene Rueff of Missouri; a sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Mae Bollhorst of Decatur, Ill.; ¿ve grandchildren and ¿ve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son Warren Boris Greene; a brother, George Albert Rueff; and a sister, Lillian Maxine Bennett. Martha Jo George, a resident of Milton-Free- water, Oregon, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Wash- ington. She was 78 years old. No services are planned at this time. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuary. com. Arrange- ments are with Burns Mortuary of George Pendleton. Martha was born in Pasadena, California, to James and Josie Flemming on April 22, 1937. She grad- uated from high school in California. She later married Pat George. She was a homemaker, and devoted her time to raising her eight children. She came to Oregon in 2005 to be with her daughters. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved by everyone who ever knew her. She always had a smile on her face. Martha is survived by daughters Bonnie Gilbert-Boyd and Marian R. Gilbert of Pendleton, Ore., and Dorothy J. Gilbert of Cali- fornia; son Charles L. Gilbert of California; brother Jimmy Flemming of Florence, Ore.; sister Doris Flem- ming of Oregon; nieces and nephew Cindy and Jerry Gilbert; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and her best friend Pat O’fferrell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Pat George; three sons, Clyde E. Gilbert, Kenneth J. Gilbert and Donald E. Gilbert; and a daughter, Angela M. George. DEATH NOTICES Jenny Lynn Gregerson Pendleton Sept. 19, 1954-Oct. 1, 2015 Raymond T. Schell Jenny Lynn Gregerson, 61, of Pendleton died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 19, 1954. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Pendleton November 7, 1940-September 28, 2015 Donald W. Kennedy Raymond T. Schell, a Pendleton resident, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, at his home. He was 74 years old. Arrangements are in care of Burns Mortuary of Pend- leton. R a y m o n d Schell was born November 7, 1940, in Fossil, Oregon, to Homer and Eva (Benge) Schell. He was the seventh of nine children. In 1951 the family moved to Pendleton, Ore., where he went on to school. He then Schell went on to join the U.S. Air Force. When he came back Pendleton he went to work for the rail- road, where he worked for Athena June 30, 1928-Oct. 2, 2015 19 years. He later went on to work for the local labor union for 20 years. Raymond is survived by a son, Dane Schell of Pendleton, Ore., and his siblings Betty Curnutt of Hermiston, Ore., Ernie Schell of Tw i c k e n h a m , Ore., Wanda McPherson and Robert Schell of Pendleton, Lollae Noreen-Spencer of Milton-Freewater, Ore., Teddie Rife of Malott, Wash., and Jim Schell of Flower Mound, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Homer Schell Jr., and wife Eileen McKay. Donald W. Kennedy, 87, of Athena died Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, in Walla Walla. He was born June 30, 1928. Funeral arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. HEPPNER PLANNING COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main St. M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Li- brary Albee Room, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave. WESTON PLANNING COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St. TUESDAY, OCT. 6 PENDLETON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, QRRQSDUNVFHPHWHU\RI¿FH 865 Tutuilla Road. UMATILLA MORROW RA- DIO & DATA DISTRICT, 1:30 p.m., Hermiston Fire Station No. 3, 78760 Westland Road. (Shawn Halsey 541-966-3774). PENDLETON SCHOOL DIS- TRICT WORK SESSION, 3 p.m., 3HQGOHWRQ 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW RI¿FH 1100 Southgate Suite 8. WESTON LIBRARY BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Weston Public Library, 108 E. Main St. IRRIGON PLANNING COM- MISSION, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall, 500 N.E. Main St. MEACHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 7 p.m., Meacham Fire Department, Mea- cham. (541-786-2069). BOARDMAN CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle. PENDLETON CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall council chambers, 501 S.W. Em- igrant Ave. PILOT ROCK CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., council chambers, 143 W. Main St. A public hearing to hear comments regarding an ordinance to ban marijuana-relat- ed businesses within city limits will be part of the agenda. Everyone welcome. SATURDAY, OCT. 3 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAK- FAST AND FLEA MARKET, 7 a.m. LOTTERY Thursday, Oct. 1 Lucky Lines 04-08-12-15-FREE-19-23- 26-30 Estimated jackpot: $33,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 6-4-0-1 4 p.m.: 9-6-9-7 7 p.m.: 0-6-1-0 10 p.m.: 9-2-2-8 Friday, Oct. 2 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 4-2-3-9 leton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. For children ages 0-5. Costs $1 per child. (541-276-8100). SENSORY PLAY, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendle- ton. For children ages 0-3. Free with paid admission. (541-276- 1066). to 4 p.m., Columbia Grange, 32339 Diagonal Road, Herm- iston. All-you-can-eat breakfast served from 7-10 a.m., costs $6. Flea market and potato bar lunch ($5) run through 4 p.m. (Tom 541-567-9742 or Doris 541-567- 8663). PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 DP 6WDQ¿HOG &RPPXQLW\ &HQ- ter, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $5 for full breakfast/$3 for light meal. (541-449-1332). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton FIRST SATURDAY BREAK- FAST AND BAKE SALE, 7:30- STANFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., council chambers, 150 W. Coe St. UMATILLA CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Umatilla City Hall, 700 Sixth St. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7 MORROW COUNTY COURT, 9 a.m., Pioneer Annex conference room, 150 Rock St., Heppner. UMATILLA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Umatilla County Courthouse room 130, 216 S.E. Fourth St., Pendle- ton. HERMISTON AIRPORT AD- VISORY COMMITTEE, 4 p.m., Hermiston Airport lounge, 1600 Airport Way. BLUE MOUNTAIN BOARD OF EDUCATION, 6 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Pi- oneer Hall boardroom, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. CONDON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Condon City Hall, 128 S. Main St. UMATILLA FIRE DISTRICT, 7 p.m., 305 Willamette Ave., Umatil- la (McNary). HELIX SCHOOL BOARD, 7:30, Helix School library, 120 Main St. The Oregon East Symphony officially kicks off its 30th season at 7:30 p.m., Saturday with a performance of Max Bruch’s “Scottish Fantasy” with guest soloists Julia Salerno and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4” at the Vert Auditorium in Pendleton. Course, 709 Willamette St., Umatilla (McNary). Races in- clude 8K walk/run, half marathon walk/run, half marathon relay and 8-mile run. Route travels along the Columbia River on both sides and over McNary Dam. Cost to enter depends on race; T-shirts IRU ODWH HQWULHV RQ D ¿UVWFRPH ¿UVWVHUYHG EDVLV 5HJLVWHU DW www.columbiarivermarathon. com by Oct. 1 or on race day. Lodge, 160 N.W. Second St. All-ages music concert including Head Injuries (Colorado), The Home Team (Seattle), Road- lines (Richland, Wash.), Riley Tyrel Carter (Boardman), Johnny Manic (Hermiston) and Home- town Heroes (Hermiston). $5 cover for music, $10 cover for music plus dinner at the door. Bar open, beer and brats available all evening. (Terry Carlson 509-521- 5740). HERMISTON’S OWN FARM- ERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live mu- sic, art. MORROW COUNTY HAR- VEST FESTIVAL, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., BOARDMAN RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 1 p.m., 300 S.W. Wilson Lane. HERMISTON PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St. ATHENA CITY COUNCIL, 6:30 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St. UMATILLA SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, SPGLVWULFWRI¿FH Sixth St. Staff photo by E.J. Harris 10:30 a.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $5. A variety of baked goods also will be available for purchase. (541- 481-3257). COLUMBIA RIVER POWER RACES, 8 a.m., Big River Golf THURSDAY, OCT. 8 OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can in- clude small photos and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These in- clude information about services. Obituaries and notices can be submitted online at www.eastorego- nian.com/obituaryform, by email to obits@eastoregonian.com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the East Oregonian office. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. COMING EVENTS MEETINGS MONDAY, OCT. 5 SATURDAY, OCT. 3 BARRON, SHIRLEY — Celebration of life service at 10 a.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Ceme- tery, Umatilla. BUSH, DEAN — Funeral services at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston United Methodist Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave. Burial with military honors will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. GETTMANN, LARRY — Celebration of life at 1 p.m. at Metropolitan Community Church, 2625 W. Bruneau Place, Kennewick, Wash., with a potluck to follow at Gett- mann Hall. GOLTER, DARLENE — Celebration of life service at 3 p.m. at the Pilot Rock Baptist Church, 585 S.W. Birch St.. A potluck luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. HOUGHTON, ALLEN — Memorial service at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 601 S.W. Runnion Ave., Pendleton. KENT, BECKY — Celebration of life gathering at 3 p.m. in Salem, Ore. PETTIGREW, RAY — Memorial gathering from noon to 3 p.m. at Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place, Irrigon. SLAYTON (ROBINSON), NATALIE — Memorial service at 3 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 140 W. Church St., Heppner. Inurnment will follow at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. TUCKER, MILLIE — Graveside service at 2 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. SUNDAY, OCT. 4 No services scheduled MONDAY, OCT. 5 REED, GARY — Graveside service at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. TUESDAY, OCT. 6 No services scheduled SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Shop local produce, arts and crafts vendors, taste local beer and wine, horse and buggy rides, Kids Corner, pump- kin painting, mini horse petting zoo and more. FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Family art experience for children up to age 12. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (541- 278-9201). BULLDOG BASH, 10-11 a.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Meet and greet for bulldogs and their owners. (Jordawn 541-314-3757). HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Free drop- in art project class for adults. (541-278-9201). SATURDAY SPIN-IN, 1-4 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Fiber enthusiasts are encouraged to bring spinning wheels, portable looms and oth- er tools and share fellowship and expertise. (541-278-9201). EAGLES FEST CONCERT, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston Eagles FALL WATERCOLOR SHOW OPENING RECEPTION, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Eastern Oregon Higher Ed- ucation Center, 975 S.E. Colum- bia Drive, Hermiston. Features SDLQWLQJV E\ 2UHJRQ¶V ¿QHVW watercolor artists. Runs through Oct. 30. OLDIES NIGHT DOWN UN- DER, 7 p.m., Wesley Methodist Church, 816 S. Main St., Mil- ton-Freewater. BJ the DJ will spin tunes of Australian rockers, including familiar versions of hit songs, unusual Aussie versions and songs you won’t hear any- where else. (Bob Jones 541- 938-7028). “SCOTTISH FANTASY” CON- CERT, 7:30 p.m., Vert Auditorium, 480 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendle- ton. Kickoff concert for Oregon East Symphony’s 2015-16 sea- son features Max Bruch’s “Scot- tish Fantasy” with guest soloists Julia Salerno and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4.” Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students 12 and up and seniors, and $45 for a family of four, available at WKH 2(6 RI¿FH$UPFKDLU %RRNV or at the door. (541-276-0320). SUNDAY, OCT. 4 SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free for special needs children and families. (541-276-8100). LIFE CHAIN, 2 p.m. assem- CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT CLASS Oregon - Utah - Valid 35 States HERMISTON Best Western: 2255 Highway 395 South October 10 th • 1:00 pm Walk-Ins Welcome! OR/Utah: (Valid in WA) $80.00 or Oregon only: $45 www.FirearmTrainingNW.com • FirearmTrainingNW@gmail.com 360-921-2071 bly, 2:30-3:30 p.m. event, meet at city parking lot behind Banner Bank, 101 E. Main St., Hermis- ton. Pro-life supporters will give silent, prayerful witness to their belief in the sanctity of human life. (Deanna 541-667-8537). LIFE CHAIN, 2:30 p.m. as- sembly 3-4 p.m. event, meet at First Church of God parking lot, 712 S.W. 27th St., Pendleton. Pro-life supporters will give si- lent, prayerful witness to their be- lief in the sanctity of human life. Everyone welcome. THE ARC BAKED POTATO BENEFIT DINNER, 5-6:30 p.m., The Arc Building, 215 W. Or- chard Ave., Hermiston. Costs $5 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under (children 3 and under free). Tickets can be purchased and donated to disabled citizens. Proceeds for the building’s heat- ing system. (Kristi Smalley 541- 567-1546). ADULT OPEN GYM, 7-9 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free ac- cess for ages 16 and up. (541- 276-8100). MONDAY, OCT. 5 COFFEE WITH THE CITY, 8-10 a.m., Buckin’ Bean Coffee Roasters, 405 N.W. Despain Ave., Pendleton. Representa- tives from the city of Pendleton will engage in casual conver- sation with citizens. (541-966- 0201). WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276-8100). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Athena Public Li- brary, 418 E. Main St. For ages birth to 6. (541-566-2470). TOT TIME, 10-11 a.m., Pend- Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276- 1926. (541-276-7101). ART STUDIO, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Free class for ages 7-12 to develop skills and encourage art exploration. (541- 278-9201). TUESDAY, OCT. 6 PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, DP 6WDQ¿HOG 3XEOLF Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541- 449-1254). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors 55 or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for chil- dren under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by donation. (541-567- 3582). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276- 1926. (541-276-7101). TAI CHI FOR BETTER BAL- ANCE, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Free and suitable for all ages. (Mickey 541-922-5580 or Helena 541-564-5443). HELP WITH MEDICARE, 3-5 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Senior +HDOWK ,QVXUDQFH %HQH¿WV $V- VLVWDQFH2I¿FHDQVZHU0HGLFDUH questions. For individual consul- tations, call 541-667-3507. CRAFTERNOONS, 4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Drop in for a different craft each week — sometimes a group effort, some- times individual projects. (541- 966-0380).
