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Page 6A RECORDS East Oregonian Saturday, January 16, 2016 OBITUARIES Thomas Clayton ‘Tom’ Branstetter Herbert Charles ‘Herb’ Gambill Zana E. Shuman Pendleton October 16, 1929-January 12, 2016 Pilot Rock April 14, 1929-December 21, 2015 Pendleton February 20, 1936-January 13, 2016 Thomas “Tom” Clayton JRO¿QJ KXQWLQJ DQG ¿VKLQJ Branstetter, 86, of Pendleton and was a member of the died January 12, 2016, at a Elks Local 288, the Eagles local care facility. Visitation Lodge, Royal Arch Masons, will be held from Eastern Oregon 12-4:30 p.m. on Commandery #6 Thursday, January Knights Templar, 21, 2016, at Local #560 Amer- Pendleton Pioneer ican Federation Chapel, Folsom- of Musicians and Bishop. A graveside the Oregon Wheat service will be held League. at 10:00 a.m. on Survivors Friday, January 22 include his wife at Olney Cemetery of 47 years, Betty in Pendleton. A Branstetter of reception will Pendleton; daugh- be held at the ters Moneta (Dan) Pendleton Eagles Woollard of La Lodge immediately Grande, Teresa following the (Dennis) Fine of service. Helix and Sarah Branstetter Tom was born (Dave) Chappel October 16, 1929, of Hood River; in Pendleton to William J. grandchildren Monica (Jose) Bryan and Daphna (Milliron) Erice, Tom (Salena) Fine, Branstetter. He graduated Melissa (Caleb) Sampson, from Pendleton High School Doug (Arsha) Fine and and attended Oregon State Danny (Chrissy) Woollard; University. He served in the 12 great-grandchildren; and Navy and Navy Reserve. On brother Gib Branstetter. He March 14, 1969, he married was preceded in death by his Betty Pedro in Pendleton. parents. He was employed by Memorial contributions Umatilla County for 25 years can be made in memory of as a weed supervisor. He also Tom to a charity of your worked as a farmer at Stage choice. Online condolences Gulch in Pendleton. may be shared with the family He enjoyed bowling, at www.pioneerchapel.com Herb, 86, passed away December 21, 2015, at his home near Pilot Rock, Oregon. Herb and his twin sister Delia were born in Wilkes County, North Carolina, on April 14, 1929, to John Franklin and Geneva (Ellis) Gambill. Herb grew up in the Traphill area of Wilkes County, N.C. He attended school and helped his dad with the many duties on the family farm. He lost his parents at a young age, his mother when he was four years old and his father when he was 14. Herb lived with Gambill family members for the next three years. In 1947, brother-in-law Joe Faw had been to Oregon to check out job opportunities in the lumber industry, and upon returning home, he and his wife Mae considered the move to Oregon but were on the fence — so to speak — about moving. Since they couldn’t decide between the two of them they let Herb and Delia FDVW WKH ¿QDO YRWH DQG WKH\ said, “Let’s go to Oregon.” So in July 1947, at age 17, they came west to Oregon. After arriving in Oregon, Herb immediately went to work for the local lumber company. At that time it was called Pilot Rock Lumber Company. It changed names several times through the years and Herb worked there until he retired in June 1995, at which time it was known as Kinzua Lumber Company. Besides working in the lumber industry, Herb also farmed and ranched his own property throughout the years until he was unable to do it. In the summer of 1956 Herb met Yvonne (Vonnie) Kay McGowan. They were married November 17, 1957. Herb and Yvonne had four sons, Lanson, Kurtis, John and Brent. Herb also had a daughter, Amber, by a previous marriage. Herb is survived by his wife of 58 years, a daughter, four sons, 10 grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, and ¿YHJUHDWJUDQGFKLOGUHQ He was preceded in death by his six sisters and brother, and an infant great-grand- daughter, Joslynn West. Zana E. Shuman, a resi- dent of Pendleton, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Wash. She was 79 years old. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at www.BurnsMortuary.com. ,Q OLHX RI ÀRZHUV FRQWUL- butions in memory of Zana Shuman may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice and may be sent in care of Burns Mortuary of Pendleton, P.O. Box 489, Pendleton, OR 97801. Zana Elaine Shuman was born February 20, 1936, in Enterprise, Oregon, to Ralph and Bernice (Conrad) Lindley. She was raised in Flora, Oregon, where she attended Flora Grade School, then moved to La Grande in 1948, where she graduated from La Grande High School. She married Joseph Shuman on August 27, 1955, in Lewiston, Idaho. They lived in Flora until 1987. After retirement they moved to Pendleton, staying some winters in Arizona. Zana had been employed by Moon Drug Store in La Grande. She then worked as secretary of Flora Grange, and secretary of Flora School. She later weighed wheat trucks for Wallowa County Grain Growers and was a contract ÀDJJHU6KHZDVDPHPEHURI the Flora Grange for 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting, camping, target practice, ¿VKLQJ SOD\LQJ FDUGV DQG reading. Zana is survived by her husband of 60 years, Joe Shuman of Pendleton; daughters Dena McCrae and husband Mark of La Grande, and Donna Vogel and husband Rick of Pendleton; sister Lila Killingbeck and husband Thad of Boardman; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and six nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Bernice Lindley; a sister, Nita Rogers; and a son, Lyle Shuman. DEATH NOTICES Dolores Elna (Allen) Shepherd Pendleton Oct. 31, 1926-Jan. 13, 2016 HEPPNER Stars align at community awards night By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian With a theme of “An Evening with the Stars,” a handful of citizens and one business were recognized during the annual Town & Country Community Awards Thursday night in Heppner. Joe Miller, who has lived in Heppner since 1977, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement award. Running a successful fabricating and repair shop for many years, Miller also provided a work program for Heppner High School students. In addition, he has supported many community projects with his equipment, staff and personal knowl- edge. It wasn’t unheard of for Miller to clear snowdrifts from someone’s driveway when their husband was away. “He soon became known as ‘Big Joe with the Big Backhoe,’” said Molly Rhea in presenting the award. Over the years Miller also has served on Heppner City Council and the Morrow County Planning Commission, as well as donating countless hours to the Morrow County Museum and as a leader in his church. Presenting the award, Rhea said, was bittersweet. In addition to honoring Miller, they were recognizing the contri- butions of his late wife, BonnaRae, who died Sept. 20. “All of us that knew this family understood she was the linchpin in their operation,” Rhea said. Miller, who was moved to tears by the presentation, said the community has provided great support to him, especially with the recent loss. Man of the year UPCOMING SERVICES Miller Kindle Turner Coiner Collins Terra Adams Tim Adams Malgesini Special recognition The East Oregonian’s own Tammy Malgesini was honored with a special recognition at the ceremony. She’s the community editor for the newspaper and has covered community events in Heppner for nearly a decade. Sheryll Bates, the executive director of the chamber of commerce, thanked Malgesini not only for her coverage of the community but her participation as an actor in the “Dinner in the &HPHWHU\´UHWHOOLQJRIWKH+HSSQHUÀRRG Bates called Malgesini an extended member of the Heppner family and thanked her for her work. — Turner was soon asked to assume managing the facility for the city of Heppner and the Heppner Housing Authority. Under Turner’s management, the facility underwent a $1.2 million remodel. While she’s no longer the manager, she still serves as janitor, holiday decorator and a “jack of all trades,” Buschke said. A lifelong Heppner resident, Jim Kindle was recognized for his spirit of giving back to others. “He represents the epitome of family, friendship and community service,” said Ken Grieb while presenting the award. Grieb said Kindle often contributes his time or spearheads projects when something needs to be done. He is a dedicated advocate of Heppner’s youths through coaching, working on the chain gang during Mustang football games and as an announcer for Heppner basketball. In addition, Kindle YROXQWHHUV DW WKH ¿UH GHSDUWPHQW WKH Wee Bit O’Ireland celebration and the Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo. Heppner Elementary School Principal Dieter Waite said sixth grade teacher Melissa Coiner, an Ione High School graduate, is an experienced educator with great passion for her work — especially the students. She also serves as the school’s head teacher. Colleagues, Waite said, give her high marks for her leadership, coaching and organizational skills. Teaching in the district for nearly 12 years, Coiner is currently taking classes to be licensed as a school administrator. Woman of the year Youth recognition A transplant to the Heppner commu- nity, Judy Buschke said Kathy Turner’s contribution was felt immediately. Although initially hesitant to move into the St. Patrick’s Senior Apartments — she didn’t view herself as a senior In recognizing Patrick Collins, agriculture teacher Beth Dickenson described the Heppner High School senior as a role model, hard worker, self-starter, dependable, tender- hearted, an athlete and a leader. Citizen-educator With more than 300 hours of community service, Collins has been involved with hanging downtown &KULVWPDV OLJKWV FXWWLQJ ¿UHZRRG IRU those in need, leading an exercise class for those in assisted living, partici- pating in the annual Mustang Mop-Up and food drives. Business of the year Tim and Terra Adams of Adams Distributing have been in business for 30 years. The husband-wife team includes Tim spending countless miles on the road picking up products and making deliveries, while Terra serves as bookkeeper. “A lot of love and commitment and support of each other has gone into this business to make it a great success,” said Dean Robinson during the award presentation. Along with bread, Twinkies and other products, Tim is said to deliver happiness. The evening also included congratu- lations to the Mustang football players and coaches for bringing home the 2A state championship trophy. ——— Contact Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539 MEETINGS MONDAY, JAN. 18 UMATILLA-MORROW HEAD START, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 110 N.E. Fourth St., Hermiston. (Leanna 541-564-6878). HELIX CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Helix City Hall, 119 Colum- bia St. PENDLETON YOUTH COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Intermountain (6'RI¿FH6:1\H$YH TUESDAY, JAN. 19 UMATILLA COUNTY LO- CAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE, 1:30 p.m., Vert %RDUGURRP6:)RXUWK6W 3HQGOHWRQ -RGL )ORUHQFH 966-3607). ATHENA CEMETERY DIS- TRICT, SP $WKHQD &LW\ +DOO67KLUG6W Dolores Shepherd, 89, of Pendleton died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Walla Walla. She was born Oct. 31, 1926. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Jan. 24 at 12:30 p.m. at the Adams Community Church, with a celebration of life and lunch to follow in the fellowship room. A full obituary will follow in the East Oregonian. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at www.BurnsMortuary.com. ECHO SCHOOL DISTRICT, SP (FKR 6FKRRO Gerone St. IRRIGON CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall, 500 N.E. 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STANFIELD CITY COUN- CIL, SP 6WDQ¿HOG &LW\ +DOO FRXQFLO FKDPEHUV : &RH St. EAST UMATILLA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT, 7:30 p.m., (0DLQ6W$WKHQD LOTTERY Thursday, Jan. 14 Lucky Lines 01-07-12-15-FREE-20-23- 26-31 Estimated jackpot: $37,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 4-1-6-6 4 p.m.: 9-2-6-4 7 p.m.: 3-7-8-2 10 p.m.: 0-5-5-4 Friday, Jan.15 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 7-7-1-7 SATURDAY, JAN. 16 CARRERA, BARBARA — Recitation of the rosary at 1 p.m., followed by Mass of Christian burial at 1:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 565 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. MOUNTS, JACK — Graveside service with military honors at 11 a.m. at the Lexington Cemetery. SHUMWAY, LEONA — Memorial service at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 518 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. STEPHENS, RONALD — Funeral service at 12 noon (viewing begins at 11 a.m.) at the Pittsburgh LDS Chapel, 724 N. Pittsburgh St., Kennewick. TEMPLETON, PAT — Funeral service at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. SUNDAY, JAN. 17 MILLER, JAMES — Memorial service at 2 p.m. at Berean Baptist Church, 8 N.W. Ninth St., Pendleton. MONDAY, JAN. 18 No services scheduled. TUESDAY, JAN. 19 No services scheduled. 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