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Page 8A RECORDS East Oregonian Saturday, November 21, 2015 OBITUARIES Robert ‘Bob’ Brumer Maxine Dorothy (Fraser) Leonard Theresa Anne ‘Tree’ Roberts Pendleton January 2, 1955-November 18, 2015 Thousand Oaks, Calif. October 22,1932-October 22, 2015 Pendleton July 30, 1969-November 18, 2015 Robert “Bob” Brumer was born on January 2, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, to John Brumer and Betty Mary Deehan Brumer. He grew up in Detroit where his family owned a market. Bob enjoyed spending the summers of his youth at the family cottage in Port Austen, Michigan, where he hunted, canoed and ¿shed on the many lakes. He was employed in his early years at General Motors as a master mechanic but was also a skilled carpenter Brumer and builder. He later moved to Portland, Oregon, and then to Pendleton. In Pendleton he became known as Builder Bob to his wide circle of friends for his ability to build, repair or re¿nish almost anything from houses to ¿ne furniture. He is survived by his brothers John (wife Robin) of Texas and David Brumer of Pendleton; his sister Brenda Brumer of Michigan; his daughter Lauren Brumer of Michigan; and numerous nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by his parents, his older sister Beverly Brumer Ranch, and his sister-in-law Renee Brumer. On November 18, 2015, Bob died peacefully at his home surrounded by his friends following a long battle with cancer. A celebra- tion of his life will be held Sunday, November 22, 2015, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Packard Tavern in Pendleton. Tenette Ferguson Salem January 13, 1944-November 17, 2015 Tenette Ferguson of Salem, Oregon, formerly of Athena, passed away November 17, 2015, at the Over the Rainbow Care Home in Salem at the age of 71 years. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Athena Baptist Church in Athena. Concluding services and interment will be in the Athena Cemetery. Those wishing to pay their respects may call at the funeral home Monday, November 23 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Tenette was born January 13, 1944, in Shreveport, La., the daughter of J.W. and Marjorie Haynie Dees. She graduated from Texarkana High School before attending Texarkana Junior College. She then obtained her bachelor’s degree in English and social studies from the Henderson State Teachers College in Arkansas. From 1966-1967 she taught English at Weston High School and then moved to Blue Mountain Community College where she worked in the reading lab for three years. On June 10, 1967, she married Nolan Ferguson in Athena, Oregon, and the couple were married 48 years. Tenette then took time off to care for her chil- dren in their early years. She later resumed working as a substitute teacher. She spent the last eight years working in personnel at the post of¿ce in Salem before retiring. Tenette was an avid reader of mystery novels and she enjoyed going to antique shows, looking for items to add to her Coca-Cola collection. She also enjoyed watching her daughter and son compete in athletic events and performing in theatre productions at school. A great joy of hers was trav- eling and spending time with her grandchildren. Tenette was a member of the Athena Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Nolan Ferguson at their home; a son, Robert Ferguson of Richardson, Texas; a daughter, Tina Ferguson of Bend, Ore.; a brother, Jim Dees of Longview, Texas; two grand- children, Savanna and Caleb; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Maxine Dorothy (Fraser) Leonard, Irrigon High grad- uate 1951, died near family in Southern California, where she spent her ¿nal four years. Maxine¶s ¿nal rest is beside her beloved husband Ardee Clayton Leonard in Mountain Shadow Cemetery, Sonora, California. Maxine was born in Kendrick, Idaho, the fourth child of Minnie Ellen (Riley) and Kenneth Leroy Fraser; her family moved to Juliaetta, Idaho, then to Irrigon, Oregon. She attended college in La Leonard Grande, Oregon, married her ¿rst husband Thomas Piedalue Menager and moved throughout Oregon, Wash- ington, and Idaho due to his work improving waterways and dams — which brought them to Tuolumne County, California, in 1956. They opened and ran “Tom’s Cozy Kitchen” in North Sonora. After her third child, Maxine worked with other mothers at her chil- dren’s nursery school. A few years later, Maxine began caring for foster children, along with her own. Her home often overÀowed with neighborhood children and friends. Maxine returned to school when her children were all in grammar school, taking the LVN nursing program. She worked for many years at Cleta Marsh’s “Old Sierra” Hospital. Often she stayed late or came early, doing special tasks to make her patients happier and more comfortable. Many became close friends. In 1975, Maxine married Ardee Clayton Leonard — expanding her family to include Ardee, his daughter Lora Ann Shipley and her family, extended Leonard family, and Lora’s dear Grandmother Francis Davis. Maxine’s zest for life, determination to get things accom- plished, and love of family and friends ¿lled her life and others with many happy moments. Her interests included baking (which she loved to share), gardening, re¿nishing furni- ture, model trains, camping in her RV, genealogy (DAR), church (YLI, Interfaith), and always being there to help friends and family or to celebrate with them. Maxine is survived by her children: Linda Durnall, Sonora; Debra (Chris) Portway, Thousand Oaks; Kenneth (Stephanie) Menager, Westlake Village; Lora Shipley (Granite Bay); seven grandchildren; ¿ve great-grandchildren; and her sister Ellen (Robert) Brown, Hermiston, Oregon. Two brothers, Elton and Jim Fraser, preceded her in death as did her husband Ardee Leonard. January 9th, 11:30: “Cele- bration of Life” at Fireman’s Museum/Senior Lounge, Washington Street, Sonora; 11 a.m. graveside. Mountain Shadow Cemetery. Prayers (varied locations, times) include St. Patrick’s 11 a.m. mass, November 22nd. In lieu of Àowers, donations: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. MEETINGS MONDAY, NOV. 23 NIXYAAWII COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD, 4:30 p.m., Nixyaawii Community School, 73300 July Grounds Lane, Pend- leton. UMATILLA BASIN WATER- SHED COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Stafford Hansell Government Center, 915 S.E. Columbia Drive, Hermiston OR Pendleton City Hall community room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave. HERMISTON CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St. IRRIGON COMMUNITY PARK & RECREATION DIS- TRICT, 7 p.m., Irrigon Fire Station, 705 N. Main St., Irrigon. MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Pioneer Memo- rial Hospital, 564 E. Pioneer Drive, Heppner. TUESDAY, NOV. 24 IONE SCHOOL DISTRICT, 3:30 p.m. work session, 4:30 p.m. board meeting, Ione Schools, 445 Spring St. BRIEFLY Echo church serves holiday meal today ECHO — Turkey and all the ¿xings will be served during the annual Thanksgiving dinner at Echo Community Church. The event is Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the church’s basement, 21 N. Bonanza St., Echo. Offering the free holiday meal is a long-standing tradition at the church. In addition to providing food, the event offers a time to connect with others. For more information, call 541-376- 8108. Calling all hobbit fans ATHENA — The public is invited to a performance by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company. “Bilbo’s Journey” features the adventures of the lovable hobbit presented by the Portland-based theater troupe. The event is Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the gym at Athena Elementary School, 375 S. Fifth St. For more information, call Carrie Bremer at 541-566-2470. Library display features beadwork HERMISTON — In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, American Indian beadwork is featured at the Hermiston Public Library. Hermiston resident Ken May has provided nine pieces that are on display during the month of November. Library assistant Jodi Hansen said the artwork is displayed along with a number of books highlighting American Indian heritage. The library is open Monday through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s located at 235 E. Gladys Ave. The library will be closed Nov. 26-29 for the Thanksgiving weekend. For more information, call 541-567- 2882. Tot Time provides gym activities PENDLETON — Music and play stuff are featured during the weekly Tot Time. Offered through Pendleton Parks & Recreation, the event is each Monday from 10-11 a.m. at the Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. The cost is $1 per participating child. It’s open to little ones not yet in school. People can drop in to participate. Registration is not necessary. For more information, visit www. pendletonparksandrec.com or call 541-276-8100. Theresa Anne “Tree” Roberts, a longtime resident of Pendleton, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at her home. She was 46 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, November 23, 2015, at 12:00 noon at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton chapel. Theresa loved Ashley Jones’ music, so in memory of Theresa, Ashley will perform a song at the service. Following the service there will be a gathering and send-off toast to Theresa at The Roberts Rainbow Café. Contributions in memory of Theresa may be made to Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter (PAWS) and sent in care of Burns Mortuary of Pendleton, PO Box 489, Pendleton, OR 97801. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is handling arrangements. Theresa was born July 30, 1969, to Roland E. and Rose (Friedly) Roberts in Pend- leton, Oregon, where she was raised and attended schools. Her uncle Curtis Phillips was a very important father ¿gure in her life. She worked in customer service and sales for J.C. Penney, Albertson’s, Baxter’s Auto and O’Reilly’s Auto Parts in Pendleton, and Ron Tonkin in Portland. She had also lived in Portland, Klamath Falls and Roseburg, Oregon, and Sunnyvale, California. She had received several sales and customer service awards over the years. Theresa had a love for animals and children. She was a proud mother of Tyler Arroyo, and was also very proud of her nieces and nephew, Jennifer, Mitchell and Kimberly Denton. Her great-niece Emma brought her much joy as well. Over the years Theresa had many animals; her two cats, Gina and Bobbie, were her babies. She was very kind-hearted; she often would make various baked goods and take them to others, just to do it. She loved to make others happy and she loved to laugh. She also loved dancing. She ADORED the artist Prince, and anything purple. She is survived by her son Tyler Arroyo of Arizona; her mother Rose Felton and husband Wiley of Arizona; sisters Shannon Roberts and Kelli Phillips of Pendleton; nieces Jennifer Denton of Lewiston, Idaho, and Kimberly Denton of Pendleton, and nephew Mitchell Denton and wife Teela Denton of Pendleton, Ore.; her great-niece Emma; her beloved cats Gina and Bobbie; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father Roland Roberts, grandparents Gale and Helen Friedly and Ernest and Mary Roberts, and a daughter, Marisol Arroyo. UPCOMING SERVICES SATURDAY, NOV. 21 COX, RODNEY — Graveside service at 2 p.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery, Stan¿eld. A luncheon will follow at Crossroads Community Church, 350 N. Sherman St., Stan¿eld. CUMMINGS, RAY — Celebration of life at 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 700 Marion St. S.E., Salem. PLOYHAR, ALICE — Services at 11 a.m. at Valby Lutheran Church, 60492 Valby Road, Ione. RODRIGUEZ, CORRINE — Memorial service at 1 p.m. at Solid Rock Church, 140 S.W. Second St., Hermiston. STEWART, SYDNEY — Viewing from 1-5 p.m. at Moun- tain View-Colonial DeWitt, 1551 The Dalles Military Road, Walla Walla. STUVLAND, KATHLENE — Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 800 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Interment will follow at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. TEMPLE, DIXIE — Services at 11 a.m. at the Free Meth- odist Church, 1711 S.W. 44th St., Pendleton. SUNDAY, NOV. 22 BRUMER, ROBERT — Celebration of life gathering from 4-6 p.m. at The Packard Tavern, 118 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. MOORE, MARY — Recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 800 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton, with viewing until 8:30 p.m. STEWART, SYDNEY — Funeral service at 1 p.m. at College Place Village Seventh-day Adventist Church, 715 S.E. 12th St., College Place, Wash. Concluding services and internment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. MONDAY, NOV. 23 MOORE, MARY — Mass of Christian burial at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 800 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Interment will follow at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. ROBERTS, THERESA — Celebration of life at noon in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pend- leton. A gathering and send-off toast will follow at the Rainbow Cafe, 209 S. Main St., Pendleton. WISDOM, SUSAN — Memorial service at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. TUESDAY, NOV. 24 FERGUSON, TENETTE — Funeral services at 11 a.m. at the Athena Baptist Church, 413 N. Fifth St. Concluding services and interment will follow at the Athena Cemetery. OBITUARY POLICY COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, NOV. 21 WW.FRIENDS, 10 a.m., 48903 Cayuse Road, Pendleton. Brunch will be served. All widows and widowers invited. (541-276-4708 or 541-276-2790). WHITE EAGLE GRANGE POTLUCK AND MEETING, 5:30 p.m., grange hall between Pendleton and Pilot Rock on Highway 395. Public welcome. (Gail Wilson 541-276-3778). PENDLETON EAGLES STEAK AND LIVE MUSIC, 6-8 p.m. dinner, music 8 p.m. to mid- night, Pendleton Eagles Lodge No. 28, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Open to members and guests. (541-278-2828). SUNDAY, NOV. 22 HERMISTON EAGLES BREAKFAST, 8-11 a.m., 160 N.W. Second St. Members and guests welcome. PENDLETON EAGLES BREAKFAST, 9 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Eagles Lodge #28, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Open to members and guests. (541-278-2828). UNION PACIFIC EMPLOYEES CLUB, 1:30 p.m., Hermiston VFW Hall, 45 W. Cherry Ave., Hermiston. All UP employees, working or re- tired, are invited to attend. Bring a main dish or dessert and table service. (541-567-5260). MONDAY, NOV. 23 NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FED- ERAL EMPLOYEES OF HERMISTON, 12 noon no-host lunch, Desert Lanes Bowling Alley. All federal employees, retirees and their spouses are welcome. IRRIGON MOOSE LODGE TACOS AND BIN- GO, 6-9 p.m. tacos; 6:30-9 p.m. bingo. Bingo open to the public, 220 N.E. Third St. (541- 922-1802 from noon-8 p.m.) WESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St. V.F.W. POST NO. 922 SOCIAL, 6:30 p.m., When Caring, Quality and Commitment Make a Difference. bla Ha ol Se spañ E Call Today for your FREE Assessment Providing Personalized In-home Care 24/7 541-429-8099 920 Frazier Ave ste 212 Pendleton Or 97801 www.aqhcinc.com • Personal Care • Checks • Housekeeping • Meal • Appointments Preparation • Bathing • Laundry • Companionship • Home Care • Respit Care • Grooming • Errands • Medication • Memory Care Assistance • Cognition • Insurance •Groceries Billing • Blood Pressure Insured • Bonded • Licensed VFW Hall, 1221 S.E. Court Place, Pendleton. UMATILLA-MORROW HEAD START, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., 110 N. Fourth St. Hermiston.(Lean- na 541-564-6878). INLAND NORTHWEST MUSICIANS CHO- RALE, 7 p.m., Harris Jr. Academy gym, 3121 S.W. Hailey Ave., Pendleton. (RaNiel Dunn 541-289-4696). OREGON EAST SYMPHONY CHORALE, 7 p.m., Pendleton High School choir room, 1800 N.W. Carden Ave. Vocal scores for Ralph Vaughn Williams’ “Fantasia on Christmas Car- ols´ and Antonio Vivaldi’s “Magni¿cat´ will be available for loan or purchase. Everyone wel- come, no audition required. (541-276-0320). ——— Submit information to: community@eas- toregonian.com or drop off to the attention of Tammy Malgesini at 333 E. Main St., Hermis- ton or Renee Struthers at 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton. Call 541-564-4539 or 541-966- 0818 with questions. Live Music 9:00 PM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Elwood SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 8 S.E. COURT, PENDLETON 541.278.1100 Dakota Brown & Luke Basile The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can in- clude small photos and, for veterans, a lag 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 ofice. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221.
