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RECORDS Thursday, January 7, 2016 East Oregonian OBITUARIES PUBLIC SAFETY LOG TUESDAY 7:14 a.m. - A Pendleton woman reported someone smashed her windshield in during the night at Security Apartments, 130 S.W. Court Ave., and she found a broken chair in the lobby that may have been the tool that destroyed the windshield. 8:52 a.m. - A theft victim reported he found out who took his $1,000 generator two years ago and where the suspect lives and possibly works. He asked for a Umatilla County sheriff’s deputy to call him. 9:46 a.m. - Umatilla police received a report that a dog was tethered in a back yard on Blur Bird Drive “all the time.” Police are investigating. 11:06 a.m. - More dogs were out in the cold, according to a report to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s 2f¿ce. 7he caller said someone is leaving two dogs chained outside for the past month at a home on Diagonal 5oad, Hermiston. 7he caller said it was too cold for that and asked the sheriff’s of¿ce to check on them, but deputies did not ¿nd the dogs. 1:12 p.m. - A woman told the Umatilla County Sheriff’s 2f¿ce someone stole her totes some time ago and she just found one of them at Fiesta Foods, 1875 N. First St., Hermiston. She asked for a deputy to respond. 3 p.m. - A couple drew some attention in the parking lot of the Pendleton Safeway, 201 S.W. 20th St. A male in a van approached an elderly woman in the lot, then ran back to the van yelling, a caller reported. 7hen a female got out of the van, and the couple acted like they were pushing it. 7he male also “kept putting his hands up to his head in a shooting motion,” according to the report, and the caller said she was concerned for elderly people going in and out of the store. 8:22 p.m. - A Umatilla man on Pleasant View Road told law enforcement another man harassed him with two phone calls and accused him in a text message of making threats. 7hen Wednesday at 4:21 a.m., a man from the same location reported his house alarm went off and when he went outside saw a vehicle with at least two people inside was in his driveway. While on the phone with dispatch, he ¿red a gun and said he would shoot anyone who is trespassing. 7he caller did not give much a description of the vehicle and said it left. 10:13 p.m. - A man in Meacham reported his girlfriend punched him. James A. ‘Jim’ Baltzor William M. ‘Mac’ McClannahan Athena June 18, 1934-January 3, 2016 Umatilla November 2, 1922-January 2, 2016 James A. “Jim” “Popi” Baltzor of Athena, Oregon, was born June 18, 1934, in Wilder, Idaho, to Frank and Mary Carter Baltzor. He passed away January 3, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family, at the age of 81. A recitation of the rosary will be held at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Jordan Valley, Oregon, on Friday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held the following day at St. Bernard’s at 11:00 a.m. The Baltzor family will hold a Celebration of Life in Athena at a later date. He and younger brother Allen were raised on Thomas Creek and Cow Creek, near Jordan Valley. He rode his horse every day to the one-room Cow Creek Elementary School and graduated high school in Jordan Valley, 1952. ARRESTS, CITATIONS In 1953 he joined and Milton-Freewater police arrested Galen Dale Clark II, served in the U.S. Army, 26, of 510 Evans Ave., No. 3, Milton-Freewater, for felony being stationed at Fort fourth-degree assault domestic violence and interfering with Ord, Calif. Near the end making a report. of the Korean War, he Pendleton police arrested Nicholas Patrick Arterburn, 30, of was awarded the National Pendleton, for domestic violence felony fourth-degree assault after a 9-1-1 call at 2:15 a.m. reported he was drunk, belligerent Defense Service Medal and and hit his wife in the face while she held their 1-year-old child. the Good Conduct Medal. Milton-Freewater police arrested Ricardo Gonzalez He served two years and Corona, 41, of 509 Ward Ave., Milton-Freewater, for domestic was honorably discharged in violence felony fourth-degree assault and violation of a 1955 as a corporal. no-contact order. Jim returned to Jordan Valley and married the love of his life, Arlene B. DEATH NOTICES Eiguren, on December 11, 1955. Jim and Arlene Bette L. Grogan raised their three children Stanfield on the family ranch at Cow June 24, 1940-Jan. 5, 2016 Creek. Jim was a cattle %HWWH / *URJDQ RI 6WDQ¿HOG GLHG 7XHVGD\ -DQ brand inspector, a member 2016, in Hermiston. She was born June 24, 1940, in Great of the Jordan Valley Rodeo Falls, Montana. A family celebration of life service will be Committee, school board held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange- member, an Elk’s member ments. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryherm- and a charter member of the Lion’s Club. iston.com He attended a rancher vet school and then was David W. Padgett able to provide veterinary Olympia, Wash. care. He took great pride Oct. 26, 1944-Jan. 5, 2016 in being able to perform Former Pendleton resident David W. Padgett, 71, of procedures on livestock for Olympia, Wash., died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Olympia. He fellow ranchers in the area, was born Oct. 26, 1944. No services are scheduled at this including many caesarean time. Arrangements are with Mills & Mills Funeral Home in sections and enucleations. Tumwater, Wash. He started a lot of colts and made a lot of nice bridle horses during his time at the Neeann Patrick ranch. Irrigon After 22 years of Nov. 17, 1927-Dec. 29, 2015 ranching, Jim was hired as Neeann Patrick, 88, of Irrigon died Tuesday, Dec. 29, a Malhuer County sheriff’s 2015, at her home. She was born Nov. 17, 1927, in Tacoma, deputy. In 1980, Jim and Wash. A private family celebration will be held. Burns Arlene left Jordan Valley Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com and moved near Pendleton, Ore., on Cabbage Hill. He then worked for the Umatilla &RXQW\ 6KHULII¶V 2I¿FH IRU one year. Following his law enforcement career, Jim attended Miller’s Bit and Spur School in Idaho, and began his new career as a rawhide braider and silversmith. He created countless treasures over the years, specializing in reatas, reins, bridles, spurs, buckles and jewelry. Jim and Arlene RI¿FLDOO\ UHWLUHG sold their home and traveled the country, making friends everywhere they went. In 2007 they bought a new home in Athena and have lived there since. Jim never knew a stranger and could tell stories for hours that would keep everyone entertained. He was a kind soul who would help out anyone in need and was known as a man that could be depended on in any situation. Jim loved spending time with his family, especially while hunting with his sons, son-in-law, grandchildren and friends. Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Arlene; sisters-in-law Virginia Baltzor, Francis Harvey and Kay (Glenn) Grenke; step- sister Sharon Davis; children Jaime (Con) Shea, Keith (Katie) Baltzor and Rick (Chelle) Baltzor; grand- children Melissa (Shane) Weston, Keri (Jordan) Standley, Kristin Shea, Sarah, Clint (Heather), Zane and Travis Baltzor; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and many friends that he considered family. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mary, stepmother Naida, sister Mary Kathleen and brother Allen, and broth- er-in-law John Harvey. ,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV GRQD- tions may be made in Jim’s memory at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Jordan Valley, Ore., Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Athena, Ore., or any charity of your choice. Lester Ellison Loftis Dorothy M. Potter Pendleton July 28, 1940-January 3, 2016 Milton-Freewater Oct. 10, 1926-Jan. 5, 2016 Dorothy M. Potter, 89, of Milton-Freewater died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Milton-Freewater. She was born Oct. 10, 1926. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. UPCOMING SERVICES THURSDAY, JAN. 7 No services scheduled FRIDAY, JAN. 8 BALTZOR, JIM — Recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 208 California Ave., Jordan Valley. OBITUARY POLICY 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. MEETINGS PENDLETON DOWN- TOWN ASSOCIATION, 7 a.m., Pendleton City Hall community room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave. ADAMS PLANNING COM- MISSION, 6:30 p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N. Main St. PENDLETON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Pend- leton City Hall council cham- bers, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave. FRIDAY, JAN. 8 No meetings scheduled MONDAY, JAN. 11 MORROW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SPE- CIAL WORK SESSION, 5 p.m., Sam Boardman Elemen- tary School, 301 Wilson Lane, Boardman. 7he board will dis- cuss the superintendent evalu- ation. PENDLETON SCHOOL BOARD, 6 p.m., IMESD of¿ce, 2001 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendle- ton. Lester Ellison Loftis, a resident of Pendleton, passed away Sunday morning, January 3, 2016, at his home. He was 75 years old. As per his request, no service is planned at this time. There may be a Celebration of Life at a later date. ,QOLHXRIÀRZHUV contributions in memory of Lester Loftis may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice, and sent in care of Burns Mortuary of Pendleton, PO Box Loftis 489, Pendleton, OR 97801. Sign the online condolence book at www. BurnsMortuary.com Burns Mortuary of Pendleton handled arrangements. Lester was born July 28, 1940, in Klamath Falls, Tuesday, Jan. 5 Mega Millions 01-04-36-48-57 Mega Ball: 13 Megaplier: 5 Estimated jackpot: $145 million Lucky Lines 03-08-12-14-FREE- 17-21-27-30 Estimated jackpot: $28,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 8-9-1-4 4 p.m.: 3-3-6-7 7 p.m.: 7-8-2-4 10 p.m.: 1-4-9-5 Wed., Jan. 6 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 3-6-1-1 Oregon, to Earl and Donna Loftis. He owned and operated a dump trucking business. He is survived by his wife Elaine Loftis of Pendleton; daughters Robyn Cummings and son-in-law John, and Justin Leeper; stepchildren Dan and Haley Morris, Jeff Morris and Marcy Osborn, and Lori and Nate Hamilton; grand- children Amanda and Dusty Lee, Drew, Morgan, Jake and Justin Morris, Marissa Halsey, and Johnathon Cummings; great-grandchildren Traven and Diesyl Lee; brother Eldon Loftis and wife Marla; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. William M. “Mac” Mac enjoyed working and McClannahan of Umatilla, occasionally playing golf. Oregon, was born on Mac was grand marshal of November 2, 1922, in Landing Days and Umatilla Business Man of the Tacoma, Wash- Year. ington, to parents He is survived by William and his wife of 70 years, Amanda Panter VJ McClannahan, McClannahan. He Umatilla, Ore.; died on January 2, daughter Katherine 2016, in Hermiston, McClannahan, Oregon, at the age Boise, Idaho; son of 93 years. Mitchell McClan- Mac was raised nahan, Kalama, and attended school Wash.; sister in Tacoma, Wash- Lorraine Plankers, ington. He joined California; and the United States grandchildren Seth Army and served Barrett, Benjamin LQWKH6RXWK3DFL¿F Barrett, Mitchell until his honorable McClannahan, discharge. Mac was McClannahan Kimberly McClan- united in marriage nahan and Patrick to Velma Jean “VJ” Bowman on June 28, 1945, McClannahan. Mac was preceded in in Merrill, Oregon. They moved to Burbank, Wash- death by his parents; a ington, in 1950 where they brother, Elwood Hopper; a homesteaded and farmed in sister, Phyllis Marr; and a the TriCity Basin. They later grandson, William “Billy” McClannahan. moved to Umatilla, Oregon. A celebration of life gath- Mac and Ray Dunn founded Oregon Potato and ering with military honors used turbines to pump water will be held on Sunday, from the Columbia River January 10, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. to the bluffs over Umatilla. with sharing to continue until That enabled them to turn dry 4:00 P.M. at Oxford Suites, desert land into fertile farm 1050 N. First St. (Hwy 395), land for their potato crop. Hermiston, OR 97838. Those who wish may They sold Oregon Potato and purchased Selectric Inc. in make contributions in Mac’s Umatilla, Oregon, and then memory to a charity of your built and operated Dehydra- choice. Please sign the online tion Specialists Inc., an onion dehydration facility at the guest book at burnsmortuary- Port of Umatilla. Mac and VJ hermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Herm- built Hermiston Tri Cinema, which she operated for many iston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. years. Jeanette Louise Conroy Pendleton May 28, 1938-January 4, 2016 Jeanette Louise Conroy (Beggs), 77, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2016, in Pendleton, Ore. She was born on May 28, 1938, in Sacramento, Calif., to Edward and Mildred Beggs. Jan grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. She graduated from Burlingame High School in Burlin- game, Calif., in 1956. After high school she attended Willamette Univer- sity in Salem, Ore., where she received a degree in jour- nalism and social science. While in school, Jan was Conroy the president of her local chapter of the Chi Omega Sorority. Shortly after graduation, Jan took a job with the Oregon Department of Human Services and moved to Pendleton, Ore. She worked to help families for several years, enjoying her time with the department. Jan married John Conroy in August of 1962. They had four children: Jeff (Jeannette) of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Joe (Kristen) of Spokane, Wash., Jenni Galloway (Greg) of Pendleton, Ore., and Jayson (Leah) of Spokane Valley, Wash. Jan worked for many years in the food service industry. Most notably, she spent 26 years running the food service at Blue Moun- tain Community College. She enjoyed visiting with the students and encouraging their education. She was an advocate for people and healthy lifestyles. She was instrumental in the Commu- nity Christmas Eve dinner at THURSDAY, JAN. 7 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court basketball. (541-276-8100). WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30- 9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Cen- ter, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276- 8100). PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-8247). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SER- VICE, 12 noon, Boardman Senior Cen- ter, 100 7atone St. Costs $4 for seniors or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SER- VICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on Wheels available. 7ransportation ar- ranged by donation. (541-567-3582). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SER- VICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Cen- ter, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second 7ime 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 BALANCE, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hermiston Senior Cen- ter, 435 W. Orchard Ave. (Mickey 541- 922-5580 or Helena 541-564-5443). SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3-5 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Includes gym activ- ities and life skills for middle and high school students. Free, but registration requested. (Danny Bane 541-379- 4250). BMCC FACULTY AND STAFF ART SHOW OPENING RECEPTION, 4:30- 6:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Betty Feves Memorial Gallery, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Features artistic talent of BMCC em- ployees. Runs through Feb. 4. (541- 278-5952). THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BIN- GO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermis- ton. (541-567-7615). FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hermiston 7errace Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave. Join jam session or just listen. (541-567-3141). BMCC, including her entire family in this volunteer effort for many years. Jan spent the last 15 years living at McKay Creek (VWDWHV $V RQH RI WKH ¿UVW residents of the facility, she started “The Coffee Clutch” group while there and enjoyed socializing with the residents and their families. Jan loved to travel. Fond memo- ries include trips to Boston, Maui, San Francisco, and others throughout the greater North- west. Jan is survived by her four chil- dren; grandchildren Monica Conroy of Seattle, Wash., Brianne Conroy of Valdez, Alaska, John Conroy of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, McKenzie and Tanner Conroy of Spokane, Wash., Sydney, Lauren and Allison Galloway of Pendleton, Ore., and Riley, Kaelan and Liam Conroy of Spokane Valley, Wash.; stepchildren Tim (Sandy) of Vancouver, Wash., Dewey (Ortensia) of Newberg, Ore., and Debbie Deiner of Donald, Ore.; and her sister Diane Burns (Jim) of Davis, Calif. A celebration of life will be held at Hamley’s Steak- house on Saturday, January 9th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Condolences can be left online at www.BurnsMor- tuary.com 1/6 - 1/7 Cineplex Show Times $5 Classic Movie COMING EVENTS LOTTERY THURSDAY, JAN. 7 Page 5A FRIDAY, JAN. 8 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court basketball. (541-276-8100). WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30- 9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Cen- ter, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276- 8100). STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Herm- iston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:15- 10:45 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-966-0380). STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St. AFTER SCHOOL STORY TIME, 4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Older siblings wel- come. (541-966-0380). VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St. GAMER’S NIGHT, 7-10:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. 7ournament gam- ing and activities for teens. (541-276- 8100). 1/13 12:00 PM ZELIG STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (PG13) 2D: 7:00 9:00 3D : 3:50 10:10 SISTERS (R) 4:20 7:10 10:00 POINT BREAK (PG13) 2D: 6:50 3D : 4:00 9:40 DADDY’S HOME (PG13) 4:50 7:20 9:50 ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP (PG) 4:30 6:40 Credit & Debit Cards accepted Cineplex gift cards available * Matinee Pricing wildhorseresort.com 541-966-1850 Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216
