RECORDS
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
East Oregonian
OBITUARIES
DEATH NOTICES
Estephana ‘Estie’ Correa Billing
Robert H. ‘Bob’ Gilcher
Darrel W. Cecil
Echo
August 7, 1922-April 30, 2016
Hermiston
October 28, 1937-April 27, 2016
Walla Walla
April 3, 1924-April 29, 2016
Estephana (Estie) Correa
Billing passed away quietly
on Saturday, April 30, 2016,
at the age of 93.
A lifelong resident of
Echo, Oregon, she was born
to Portuguese immigrants
John and Estufania Correa on
August 7, 1922, at their ranch
next to the Umatilla
River south of
Echo. She was very
proud of her Portu-
guese heritage and
passed that pride on
to her children and
grandchildren. Estie
went through all 12
grades at the public
school in Echo,
where she was
an accomplished Billing
tennis
player.
Through her adult
life she enjoyed gardening,
following the Echo sports
teams and watching all the
political debates on TV. She
swore this new breed of
politicians would be the ruin
of the country. She was on
the Election Board, active
with the Altar Society at St.
Peter’s Church, the Echo
Museum and Senior Citizens
in Stanield.
Estie married Curtis
Billing on July 1, 1945, at St.
Peter’s Church in Echo. Curt
and Estie raised four chil-
dren, Sharon Kirklin (Max),
Scott Billing (Darlene),
Sylvia Billing and Brenda
Wright (Dwaine). She is
survived by her four children,
sister Frances Chevés (Sam)
and brother-in-law Clayton
Norton. She was blessed
with six grandchildren,
Brook, Jill, Anne, Jonathan,
April and Charlene, eight
great-grandchildren,
ive
great-great-grandchildren
and numerous nieces and
nephews. She was preceded
in death by her
husband Curtis, her
parents, sister Clara
Norton,
brother
Jack Correa and
son-in-law Dwaine
Wright.
There will be
a Recitation of
the Rosary on
Wednesday, May
4th at 7 p.m. at
Burns
Mortuary
and a Mass of
Christian
Burial
at Our Lady of Angels in
Hermiston on Thursday, May
5th at 10 a.m., followed by
a graveside memorial at the
Echo Cemetery. A meal will
be provided for friends and
family at Our Lady of Angels
parish hall following the
burial.
Donations can be made in
lieu of lowers to the Cath-
olic Daughters of Our Lady
of Angels or Vange John
Memorial Hospice c/o Burns
Mortuary in Hermiston, P.O.
Box 289, Hermiston, OR
97838.
Please visit the virtual
guestbook at www.burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com to
leave personal messages and
stories for the family.
Raymond C. Barrett
Arlington
August 25, 1929-April 24, 2016
Raymond C. Barrett
passed
away
Sunday
morning, April 24th, at home
peacefully while in his sleep.
Because of his faith
in Jesus Christ,
his family looks
forward to being
reunited with him
at the resurrection.
His passing was due
to natural causes
associated with his
86 years of age.
Ray was born on
August 25th, 1929,
in Manastee, Mich.,
on the shores of
Lake Michigan. He
and his family lived
in the area until he
left to join the U.S. Barrett
Army at the age of
17.
Ray was preceded in death
by his parents, Bud and Sue
Barrett, two older brothers,
and one older sister.
He is survived by his
wife of 66 years, Lola (Lib)
of Arlington, Ore.; three
sons and daughters-in-law:
Dan Barrett of Olympia,
Wash., Dennis and Denyce
Barrett of Spokane, Wash.,
and Mike and Linda Barrett
of Centralia, Wash.; two
daughters and sons-in-law:
Cindi and Pat Davidson of
Arlington, Ore., and Michelle
and David Holmes of Sandy,
Ore. Ray has nine grandchil-
dren, 11 great-grandchildren,
two great-greats, and a sister,
Barbara Knoll of LaPorte,
Ind.
Ray served our country in
the U.S. Army for 26 years
and distinguished himself
in the Korean and Vietnam
wars, earning a Silver Star,
a Bronze Star for Valor with
two oak leaf clusters, the
Distinguished Flying Cross,
two Purple Hearts, and
numerous other awards and
honors. After retiring in the
early ’70’s, Ray was a barber,
a supervisor for a hardware
chain, and in 1978 purchased
the Coast to Coast Hardware
store in Arlington, Ore.,
where he lived out his life.
In
Arlington,
Ray served the
community
on
the local school
board, as a port
commissioner, and
justice of the peace.
He enjoyed golf,
collecting, custom
wood
working,
ishing and hunting,
and travel. With
family in Michigan,
North Carolina and
Arizona, Ray made
many cross-country
trips.
Ray loved his
wife passionately
and his involve-
ment in the lives of his
children and grandchildren
was one of his greatest joys.
He will be sorely missed by
his wife, all of his kids and
grandkids, and the many
nieces and nephews who
have always held Ray in the
highest esteem.
A Celebration of Life
service will be held at the
United Methodist Church in
Arlington, Ore., on Saturday,
May 7 beginning at 11 a.m.,
followed by a graveside cere-
mony with military honors
at the Arlington Cemetery. A
potluck is to follow.
In lieu of lowers, the
family asks that contribu-
tions be made to the CSM
Ray Barrett Memorial Fund
of the Bobcats Association,
recently founded to assist the
families of Bobcat members
killed in action. Contribu-
tions should be made to CSM
Ray Barrett Memorial Fund,
and mailed to Bobcat Asso-
ciation, c/o James Caudle,
1501 Baychester Avenue,
Norfolk, VA 23503.
Sweeney Mortuary of
Condon is in care of arrange-
ments.
BRIEFLY
Genealogy group meets today
PENDLETON — Area residents interested in genealogy
are invited to attend an upcoming meeting in Pendleton.
The genealogy group meets Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the
Community Room at the Pendleton Public Library, 501 S.E.
Emigrant Ave. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to
bring a laptop, if available.
For more information, contact nklicurs@msn.com.
Girl Scouts set introductory event
HERMISTON — Girls in kindergarten through the ifth
grade are invited to attend a tea party with the Girl Scouts to
learn more about the organization.
The event is Saturday, May 14 from 2-4 p.m. at the
Hermiston Elks Lodge, 480 E. Main St. All girls must
be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The program
will include a presentation, membership information and
refreshments.
Admission is free, but those who plan to attend must
RSVP by Saturday. For more information or to RSVP,
contact Susan Re at 541-561-7087 or re.susie3@gmail.com.
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Robert H. “Bob” Gilcher,
of Hermiston, Oregon, was
born on October 28, 1937,
in Longview, Washington,
to parents Fredrick and
Bertha Scrogin Gilcher. He
died on April 27, 2016, in
Seattle, Washington, at the
age of 78 years.
Bob
was
raised
and
attended schools
in
Longview,
Washington, until
the 10th grade
when he moved to
Umatilla, Oregon.
He graduated from
Umatilla
High
School in the class
of 1955. Bob was
united in marriage Gilcher
to Neva Ann
Nobles on April
6, 1956, in Hermiston,
Oregon.
He went to work for
Nalley’s Potato Chip and
they lived in Seattle and
Aberdeen, Washington, and
Hermiston, Oregon. They
moved to Yakima, Wash-
ington, and raised their
family. Bob owned Yakima
Valley Cabinets, was a
partner in the Kentucky
Fried Chicken franchise,
worked for Noel Foods, and
spent the last 10 years of his
working career as the owner
of the Jack Pot convenience
store. He retired in 1999
and moved to Hermiston,
Oregon, where they have
lived since.
Bob was an active
member of the Hermiston
Church of the Nazarene
and the Umatilla High
School Alumni. He enjoyed
bowling, hunting, wood-
working, playing cards,
traveling, and was an avid
reader. Bob perfected his
scroll saw skills with his
RBI Hawk and gifted many
family and friends his
unique art work.
He is survived by his
wife of 60 years, Neva Ann
Gilcher, Hermiston, Ore.;
daughters Sandra Gilcher
Kimmel and her husband
Gary, Portland, Ore., and
Gail Andreas, Tri-Cities,
Wash.; sons Dan
Gilcher and his
wife Carol and
Steve Gilcher and
his wife Sheila,
all of Yakima,
Wash.; sister Gerry
Hamar, Klamath
Falls, Ore.; sister-
in-law
Earlene
Gilcher,
Herm-
iston, Ore.; grand-
children
Jerod
(Sarah),
Karl,
Keith (Vanessa)
and Daniel; great-grand-
children Hailey, Madelyn,
Maisy, Ainsley, Eden and
Blythe, and one on the
way; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Bob was preceded in
death by his parents; ive
brothers: Dorsey, Jack,
Nick, Dan and Glen; and
sisters Miriam, Barbara and
Pat.
A celebration of life
service will be held on
Saturday, May 7, 2016, at
2:00 p.m. at the Hermiston
Church of the Nazarene,
1520 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston, OR 97838.
Burial will follow at the
Hermiston
Cemetery,
Hermiston, Oregon.
Those who wish may
make contributions in Bob’s
memory to the Umatilla
Alumni Scholarship.
Please sign the online
guest book at burnsmortua-
ryhermiston.com
Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston, Oregon, is in
care of arrangements.
UPCOMING SERVICES
TUESDAY, MAY 3
No services scheduled
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
BILLING, ESTIE — Recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. at
Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston.
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Former Pendleton resident Darrel W. Cecil, 92, died Friday,
April 29, 2016, in Walla Walla. He was born April 3, 1924,
in Spray. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel,
Folsom-Bishop.
Charles ‘Bud’ Farmer
Milton-Freewater
April 12, 1930-April 28, 2016
Charles “Bud” Farmer, 86, of Milton-Freewater died
Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Milton-Freewater. He was born
April 12, 1930. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Free-
water is in charge of arrangements.
Clayton Eugene ‘Gene’ Goodwin
Hermiston
Sept. 21, 1940-April 28, 2016
Clayton Eugene “Gene” Goodwin, 75, of Hermiston died
Thursday, April 28, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 21,
1940, in Cedar County, Mo. A celebration gathering will be held
Monday, May 9 at 11 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel in Herm-
iston. Private burial will be in Hood River, Ore. Burns Mortuary
of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest
book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Kathryn K. Hansell
Walla Walla
Nov. 13, 1937-April 30, 2016
Former Athena resident Kathryn K. Hansell, 78, died
Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Walla Walla. She was born Nov. 13,
1937. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is
in charge of arrangements.
Gene A. Hembre
Milton-Freewater
Feb. 6, 1939-May 1, 2016
Gene A. Hembre, 77, of Milton-Freewater died Sunday, May
1, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 6, 1939. Munselle-Rhodes
Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements.
Viola M. Jones
Milton-Freewater
June 29, 1934-April 20, 2016
Viola M. Jones, 81, of Milton-Freewater died Wednesday,
April 20, 2016, in Milton-Freewater. She was born June 29,
1934. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 7 at 3 p.m.
at the Umapine Seventh-day Adventist Church in Umapine.
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in
charge of arrangements.
Janice Karen (Harford) McCauley
Beaverton
Dec. 29, 1938-April 19, 2016
Former Arlington resident Janice Karen (Harford) McCauley,
77, of Beaverton died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in her home. She
was born Dec. 29, 1938, in The Dalles. A memorial service will
be held Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m. at the Arlington United
Methodist Church. Arrangements by Springer and Son Aloha
Funeral Home.
Samuel H. ‘Sam’ McMunn
College Place, Wash.
July 22, 1926-April 30, 2016
Samuel H. “Sam” McMunn, 89, of College Place, Wash.,
died Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Walla Walla. He was born July
22, 1926. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater
is in charge of arrangements.
Ricky D. Wilson
Warrenton, Ore.
July 10, 1950-April 18, 2016
Former Hermiston resident Ricky D. Wilson, 65, of Warrenton,
Ore., died Monday, April 18, 2016, at his home. He was born
July 10, 1950. Private family services were held. Disposition was
by cremation. Caldwell’s of Astoria handled arrangements.
MEETINGS
TUESDAY, MAY 3
PENDLETON SCHOOL DIS-
TRICT WORK SESSION, 8 a.m.,
Pendleton School District ofice,
1100 Southgate Suite 8.
UMATILLA MORROW RA-
DIO & DATA DISTRICT, 1:30
p.m., Boardman City Hall, 200
City Center Circle. (Shawn
Halsey 541-966-3774).
WESTON
LIBRARY
BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Weston Pub-
lic 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,
Meacham. (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.
STANFIELD CITY COUN-
CIL, 7 p.m., council chambers,
150 W. Coe St.
UMATILLA CITY COUNCIL,
LOTTERY
Friday, April 29
Megamillions
05-06-37-55-74
Megaball: 10
Megaplier: 5
Estimated jackpot: $118 million
Lucky Lines
03-06-10-13-FREE-20-21-27-32
Estimated jackpot: $48,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 9-6-0-2
4 p.m.: 1-3-1-8
7 p.m.: 1-1-8-1
10 p.m.: 8-6-0-2
Saturday, April 30
Powerball
03-12-16-32-34
Powerball: 14
Power Play: 3
Estimated jackpot: $314 million
Megabucks
01-20-21-27-44-48
Estimated jackpot: $2.8 million
Lucky Lines
01-05-12-15-FREE-20-24-28-29
Estimated jackpot: $49,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 6-2-1-7
4 p.m.: 0-3-6-3
7 p.m.: 6-7-8-7
10 p.m.: 3-4-4-4
Win for Life
02-25-37-72
7 p.m., Umatilla City Hall, 700
Sixth St.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
MORROW
COUNTY
COURT, 9 a.m., Pioneer Annex
conference room, 150 Rock St.,
Heppner.
UMATILLA
COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
9 a.m., Umatilla County Court-
house room 130, 216 S.E. Fourth
St., Pendleton.
HERMISTON AIRPORT AD-
VISORY COMMITTEE, 4 p.m.,
Hermiston Airport lounge, 1600
Airport Way.
BLUE MOUNTAIN BOARD
OF EDUCATION, 6:30 p.m.,
Blue Mountain Community Col-
lege Pioneer Hall boardroom,
2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pend-
leton.
PENDLETON
FACADE
COMMITTEE, 3:30 p.m., Pend-
leton City Hall administrative
council room, 502 S.W. Dorion
Ave.
OREGON TRAIL LIBRARY
DISTRICT BUDGET COMMIT-
TEE, 6 p.m., Irrigon Public Li-
brary, 490 N.E. Main St. (Kathy
Street 541-481-3365).
CONDON CITY COUNCIL,
THURSDAY, MAY 5
PENDLETON DOWNTOWN
ASSOCIATION, 7 a.m., Pend-
leton 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., Pendle-
ton City Hall council chambers,
501 S.W. Emigrant Ave.
FRIDAY, MAY 6
No meetings scheduled
5/2 - 5/3
Sunday, May 1
Lucky Lines
03-07-10-15-FREE-20-21-26-32
Estimated jackpot: $50,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 2-0-3-4
4 p.m.: 6-0-4-3
7 p.m.: 0-3-3-7
10 p.m.: 7-0-9-7
7 p.m., Condon City Hall, 128 S.
Main St.
UMATILLA RURAL FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT, 7
p.m., 305 Willamette Ave., Uma-
tilla (McNary).
HELIX SCHOOL BOARD,
7:30, Helix School library, 120
Main St.
Courtesy
Kindness
& Service
Monday, May 2, 2016
Cineplex Show Times
$5 Classic Movie
5/4  12:00 PM
ALL THE KING’S MEN
JUNGLE BOOK (PG)
2D: 4:40 7:10
3D : 9:40
KEANU (R)
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 3-5-8-5
4:30 6:50 9:20
HUNTSMAN : THE W INTER’S
WAR (PG13)
When they say “Hold on Tight!”
and you say “Go Fly A Kite?!”
4:20 7:00 9:50
Ron and Valori
Martin
MOTHER’S DAY (PG13)
4:00 6:40 9:30
THE BOSS (R)
4:50 7:20 10:00
541-567-4063
405 N. 1st St., Suite #107,
Hermiston
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Verna Taylor,
HAS
Forrest Cahill,
HAS
541-215-1888
246 SW Dorion, Pendleton
131 SE Byers Ave.
Pendleton • 541-276-1221
www.pioneerchapel.com
Credit & Debit Cards accepted
Cineplex gift cards available
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