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RECORDS Wednesday, May 11, 2016 East Oregonian Page 5A OBITUARIES Freda Ann Koch Merilyn B. McDonald Jerome W. ‘Pudge’ Shockman Pendleton May 2, 1940-May 7, 2016 Charbonneau, Ore. July 22, 1925-May 5, 2016 Milton-Freewater July 13, 1940-May 4, 2016 When Ralph decided to On May 5, 2016, Merilyn B. McDonald departed specialize in orthopedics, mortal life to rejoin Merilyn resumed nursing her beloved sweetheart to help support their two and husband, J. Ralph college students and other McDonald, who passed two sons, while Ralph did away Sept. 20, 2015, both in his residency in SLC. At Charbonneau, Ore., where Primary Children’s Hospital they moved from Bountiful, Merilyn was the irst nurse in charge of ortho- Utah, in 2011. pedic surgery, then Merilyn was open heart and born in Salt Lake general surgery City on July rooms. She later 22, 1925, eldest had a second career child of William selling/investing in H. Bertoch and RE. Hazel Mae Coon, Among Meri- followed by Allen lyn’s many callings K. (deceased) and in the Church of Jeanne (Dalton, Jesus Christ of of Bountiful). Latter-day Saints Merilyn loved were: Stake Dance growing up in the Director (with small village called Ralph, in Oregon, Bacchus, near the Union Stake), Hercules Powder Church Ofice Co., and on her Building Hostess, grandparents’ farm and Medical in Granger. Missionary to After graduating the Dominican from Cyprus High Republic (with in Magna in 1943, Ralph 1991- she attended 92), where 500 nursing school McDonald missionaries were at Holy Cross, meeting her husband, Ralph, under their care, situated in the birthing room at Holy in three separate missions. Cross Hospital, where he Her children love and revere was fulilling his externship. her for her compassion Merilyn graduated as an and myriad selless acts of R.N. in 1946. Ralph grad- kindness, lending a listening uated from medical school ear, shoulder to cry on, and in 1947, and they married timely, practical service in Nevada, just prior to or rescue to neighbors and moving to Portland, Ore., extended family members. We are also very grateful for Ralph’s internship. Their marriage was to the many wonderful and sealed Eternally in the Salt compassionate caregivers Lake Temple, June 14, 1954. and nurses at Spring Ridge Dr. McDonald joined a Court and Memory Care, family practice in Pendleton, and Seasons Hospice, who Ore., and Merilyn became a cared so tenderly for our full-time homemaker and mother. In addition to her “supermom,” sewing dance sister, Jeanne recital costumes all night, beloved leading Blazers on ive-mile Dalton, Merilyn is survived daughter Patricia hikes, and helping load and by: drive a sheep or steer to a M. Galloway (Wesley), Trumbull, Conn.; sons Joe 4-H show. Although Merilyn’s (Melisa) Pendleton, Ore., irst priority was always Philip Storm (Eileen Grace) supporting Ralph and their SLC, and Kevin (Sabrina) four children, her home and Portland, Ore.; grandson L. McDonald inluence radiated beyond Jordan family, to church and (McKennon); and grand- community. Merilyn was daughters Milo McDonald very active in the medical and Callie Jane McDonald. Funeral service: auxiliary (in both Pend- leton, Ore., and Bountiful), Saturday, May 14th at 11 was a director of the Red a.m. with viewing at 9:45, Cross, two times president Maple Hills Chapel, 1975 of the PTA, and active South 1320 East, Bountiful, in the League of Women Utah 84010. Interment after at Heber Voters. By being superbly organized, she balanced her City Cemetery. In lieu of community activities with lowers, donations to Alzhei- research/support several church callings and mer’s groups are suggested. family demands. Jerome W. “Pudge” and trucking. With the Shockman, Milton-Free- aid of a good crew, the water, Oregon, passed company was in business in away May 4, 2016, at the Milton-Freewater for over Milton-Freewater Health 50 years. Over the years, father and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 75 years after and son put their equipment receiving exceptional care to work on many volunteer and compassion from the projects including youth baseball ields, the staff and much Mac-Hi football attention from his ield and the M-F family. Memorial Golf Course. services will be They were both Saturday, May rewarded with 14, 2016, at 3:00 many citations for p.m. at the First service. For many Christian Church years Jerome was in Milton-Free- a familiar face water. Memorial as a referee on contributions basketball courts may be made to and football ields. Mac-Hi Wrestling Shockman In those days, the or Minutemen Blue Mt. Associ- Wrestling through the funeral home. Munselle- ation covered six counties Rhodes Funeral Home in and 28 high schools, so he Milton-Freewater in charge was kept busy and loved working the games. He also of arrangements. Jerome was born in the enjoyed family camping, The Dalles, Oregon, the hunting, playing cards, son of Dorothy (Larson) dancing, his newspapers Shockman and Wesley and friends. He was an avid Shockman. His sister JoAnn fan of the University of completed the family. He Oregon football team and attended school in Herm- the Mariners. He is survived by his iston and Union, Oregon, and Riverside, California. wife Linda Shockman He received his diploma at the home; daughters along with many lifelong Toni Narum of Walla friends from Hermiston Walla, Marci Gettmann of Milton-Freewater and High School in 1958. Jerome married Linda Nancy Ross of Snohomish, Burns in 1959. Three Wash.; sister JoAnn and her girls, Toni, Marci and husband Norman Perkins Nancy, completed the of Pendleton, Ore.; step- family until grandchildren mother Dona Shockman Milton-Freewater; Angela, Nicholas, Adam, of Sara and Nathan arrived, grandchildren Angela and then great-grandchildren Jack Hunt, Sarah Ross, Makayla and Brantley Nathan Ross and Adam Oliver; great-grandchildren joined the clan. After graduation, he Makayla and Brantley Hunt; joined his father in heavy niece Josie and her husband construction contracting Kevin VanDorn; and great- in Milton-Freewater. The nephew Casey VanDorn. Jerome was preceded in company later became W.J. Shockman and Son. death by his parents, and They expanded to include grandson Nicholas Gett- commercial building mann. Freda Ann Koch, a long- time Pendleton resident, died Saturday, May 7, 2016, from a long-term illness. She was 76 years old. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at the Athena Cemetery. In lieu of lowers, contributions in memory of Freda Koch may be made to the Lions Eye Bank in care of Burns Mortuary of Pendleton, P.O. Box 489, Pendleton, OR 97801. Sign the online condolence book at www. burnsmortuary.com. Burns Mortuary Koch of Pendleton is in charge of arrange- ments. Freda was born in Payette, Idaho, on May 2, 1940, to Jesse and Thelma Baker. The family later settled in Athena. Freda attended school in Athena and Hermiston, graduating from Hermiston High School in 1958. Freda had three brothers and ive sisters, all with names begin- ning with the letter F. Freda was a longtime Lioness Club member and worked Gate 2 at the Pendleton Round-Up and BBQ for over 35 years until her health no longer allowed her to Let ’Er Buck. She worked at K-Mart for 12 years until retirement. Freda loved making leece blankets and decorating for every holiday; she collected over 40 years of Santa Clauses. She always helped others and loved everyone! Survivors include Bob Koch, her husband of 56 years; her son Ray Koch and wife Janet of Pendleton, Ore.; daughter Kalene Gardner and husband Scott of Walla Walla, Wash.; daughter Chris Dietz and Kelly of Pendleton, Ore.; daughter Michelle “Shellie” Noonan of Spokane, Wash.; grandchil- dren Allison and CJ Severin of Pendleton, Ore., Justin and Brianna Hansen of Beaverton, Ore., David Gardner of Walla Walla, Wash., Monica Noonan of Kennewick, Wash., Casey Dietz and Maggie Dietz of Pendleton, Ore., and Samantha and Luke Jobes of Pendleton, Ore.; her sister Faye Case and husband of Gary of Athena, Ore., her brother Farrin Baker and wife Elaine of Bogue Chitto, Miss.; and brother Forest Baker and wife Diane of Arizona. Patricia (Holt) McKenzie Hermiston December 17, 1936-May 4, 2016 Patricia (Holt) McKenzie they would spend winters in was born December 17, 1936, Furnace Creek, Nev. Their in Weleetka, Oklahoma, to more exotic travels took them Mr. and Mrs. Dick Holt. At to Hawaii, Bali and Indonesia. an early age they moved to Pat and Marvin Sr. both Parker, Ariz. Pat would grow loved golf and spent many up there as an only child, happy and frustrating hours graduating from Parker High playing Wilson Run Golf Course in Boardman. They School. also enjoyed She met and goling Kahneeta married Marvin in south-central Sr. in Parker on Oregon. November 13, There were few 1954. Marv Jr. was times in Pat’s life that born there in 1955. she didn’t have pets. Later, in 1956, the She loved her many family moved to kitties and adored California. Don was her dogs, especially born in Sacramento Kindy, who kept her in 1958. Their third company this last son, Steve, was born year. It wasn’t just in 1962 in Carmel, McKenzie the cats and dogs, Calif. By this time Pat and Marvin Pat had already begun what would continue always had at least two, three, for many years, the full-time or ten bird and hummingbird job of guiding, cheerleading, feeders, not forgetting the and chauffeuring her three yards of colorful yarn that boys to practices, school they would tie to everything. events, games, and a wide It was for “their” ly catchers array of sporting events. To say to use in building nests. Pat is survived by her Pat was a homemaker would be an understatement. Marvin husband of 62 years, and her Sr. worked construction and sons, their wives and grand- was away much of the time, children: Marv Jr. and Cinda and with three very active and (Taylor), Don and Marcy involved boys, Pat’s life was (Adam and Ashton), and full. In 1969 the family moved Steve and Augustina (Dwi again, this time to Centralia, and Christina). A celebration of life service Wash., where they would live until they moved to Irrigon, will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Sun Ore., in 1978. After the boys were grown, Terrace, 1550 N.W. 11th St., Pat loved to travel to different Hermiston, Oregon. Please sign the online job locations with Marvin Sr. They particularly loved the guest book at burnsmortuary- Newport, Ore., jobs and also hermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Herm- enjoyed spending time in Massachusetts and Kentucky. iston, Oregon, is in care of Once Marvin Sr. retired arrangements. SCHOLARSHIPS Library tech earns master’s degree EMPORIA, Kan. — Heather Culley of Weston, the library technology specialist at Pendleton Public LIbrary, is one of more than 1,000 candidates for spring graduation at Emporia State University on May 14. Culley will graduate with a Master of Library Science degree. Undergraduates will LOTTERY Monday, May 9 Megabucks 12-14-30-40-44-48 Estimated jackpot: $3.6 million Lucky Lines 03-05-09-14-FREE-20-24- 26-30 Estimated jackpot: $15,000 Win for Life 16-29-45-72 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 4-1-4-7 4 p.m.: 3-2-0-2 7 p.m.: 2-0-9-9 10 p.m.: 8-3-0-2 Tuesday, May 10 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 6-4-1-1 receive their degrees during baccalaureate ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. at Emporia’s White Auditorium. At 2 p.m., graduate students will be hooded at Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall on the Emporia State campus. MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 UKIAH SCHOOL DISTRICT, 8 a.m., Ukiah School, 201 Hill St. MORROW COUNTY COURT, 9 a.m., Oregon Trail Library District Irrigon branch, 200 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. MILTON-FREEWATER CEME- TERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #3, noon, Milton-Freewater Golf Course restaurant, 301 Catherine St. SAFE COMMUNITIES, 12 noon to 1 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center conference center 2, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. RSVP to Kathy at 541-667-3502. PORT OF MORROW COM- MISSION, 1:30 p.m., port ofices, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman. RIVERSIDE SITE COUNCIL, 5:30 p.m., Riverside High School library, 210 N.E. Boardman Ave., Boardman. EASTERN OREGON RE- GIONAL AIRPORT COMMIS- SION, 6 p.m., airport terminal/ administration ofice, 2016 Airport Road, Pendleton. WESTON CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St. UMATILLA COUNTY FAIR BOARD, 6:30 p.m., TBA It’s not like her. Mom has always been so patient, but now when I ask her questions she gets angry. We can help. 1-855-ORE-ADRC HelpForAlz.org OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM Celebration of Life for Keith Livesay May 16th from 5pm-8pm at the Prodigal Son. Open for friends and family only. ADAMS CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N. Main St. ATHENA PLANNING COM- MISSION, 6:30 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St. CONDON PLANNING COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Condon City Hall, 128 S. Main St. CONDON SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, 7 p.m., Condon Grade School, 220 S. East St. HERMISTON FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DIS- TRICT, 7 p.m., Hermiston Fire Sta- tion No.1, 320 S. First S. HERMISTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St. STANFIELD SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, 7 p.m., district ofice, 1120 N. Main St. HELIX SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7:30 p.m., Helix School library, 120 Main St. DEATH NOTICES Linda L. Achuff Hermiston March 21, 1943-May 9, 2016 Linda L. Achuff, 73, of Hermiston died Monday, May 9, 2016, at her home. She was born March 21, 1943, in Loui- siana, Mo. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 14 at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com John David Ralph Webb Milton-Freewater Dec. 8, 1941-May 9, 2016 John David Ralph Webb, 74, of Milton-Freewater died Monday, May 9, 2016, at his home. He was born Dec. 8, 1941. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. UPCOMING SERVICES WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 No services scheduled THURSDAY, MAY 12 BARTMAN, MERLE — Graveside service with military honors at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. 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. STUDENT OF THE WEEK Nate Verley I RRIGON H IGH S CHOOL Nate Verley will graduate from Irrigon High School with a 3.8 GPA and Honors Diploma. He is a young man that leads by example and has earned the respect of peers and staff. Nate is currently serving as ASB President, and was junior class president last year. He has been a standout athlete throughout high school, lettering in football and baseball for 4 years, and basketball 2 years. Nate was a member of the 2015 Irrigon Knights state champion basketball team. He has been a member of Irrigon’s FFA program all four years of high school, and a member of National Honor Society and Key Club for three years. Nate has accumulated over 200 hours of community service. He plans to attend either Concordia University or Warner Pacific College. 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