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Page 6A RECORDS East Oregonian Saturday, August 6, 2016 OBITUARIES BRIEFLY Norma Treace Jackson Michele Denise ‘Moe’ Lowary Los Alamitos, Calif. May 28, 1923-May 29, 2016 Pendleton July 31, 1956-July 31, 2016 Norma Treace Jackson was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, on May 28, 1923, to Ben F. and Erma M. (Pollan) Standerfer. She grew up in Jack Fork and Kiowa, Oklahoma, and graduated from Kiowa High School. In 1942 she moved to Mitchell, Oregon, where she worked in the ofice for Hudspeth Sawmill Company. She moved to Prineville, Oregon, in 1955 and worked in the ofice at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. While living there she belonged to the First Baptist Church and served two Jackson years as Guardian of Job’s Daughters. She moved to Pendleton in 1993 and belonged to Grace Baptist Church and the Womans Club. She enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends. She moved to Garden Grove, California, in October of 2009 to be near her oldest niece, Glenda Davison Morehouse. She belonged to Grace Baptist Church of Garden Grove. She was preceded in death by her two eldest children, Cheryl A. Pedigo and Gary N. Jackson; her parents, Ben and Erma Standerfer; a sister, Peggy E. Davison; her brother John (Jay) Standerfer; and her two-year-old brother, Tommy W. Standerfer. She is survived by her youngest son, Monty J. Jackson and his wife Cathy of Ramona, California; her brother Joe Ben Standerfer of Pendleton, Oregon; six grandchildren; four great-grand- children; numerous nieces and nephews; a son-in law, Ken Pedigo; and her daughter-in-law, Anne Jackson. Norma Treace passed away the day after her 93rd birthday, May 29, 2016, in Los Alamitos, California. There will be a graveside service at Mountain View Cemetery, 2120 S. Second Ave., Walla Walla, Wash- ington, on August 20, 2016, at noon. Richard Lee ‘Dick’ Rogers Pendleton February 27, 1951-August 3, 2016 Richard Lee “Dick” Rogers, 65, passed away peacefully in his home August 3rd, 2016. He was born February 27th, 1951, to Marlene and Harold Rogers in Pendleton, Oregon. Richard graduated from Pendleton High School. He married Barbara Mikesell October 6, 1974, and had three children. Sadly, they divorced. On May 7, Rogers 1989, he married Sue Edmonds who survives him along with his children Jenny Clinite, Andy and Leah Rogers, Casey and Alicia Rogers, and Katie Rogers; his sisters Teri and Linda Martin; brother Daniel Boone Hushman; 11 grand- children; one great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Harold Rogers, and mother Marlene Jackson Richard was a member of the Local Labor Union #185, he was a hard worker and lived life his way. He loved to hunt and ish, especially with his kids. He leaves behind many loving friends. For Richard, it was all about the love; he helped everyone in need who crossed his path. His generous spirit and kind- hearted soul will be forever missed. 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. Michele (Moe) Denise Lowary, 60, of Pendleton passed away Sunday, July 31st, 2016, at OHSU in Port- land after a long battle with leukemia. Michele was born to Dave and Bernice Lowary on July 31st, 1956, in Pendleton. She was raised and educated in Pendleton and grad- uated from Pend- leton High School in 1974. Michele loved camping and the outdoors. She enjoyed camping at her “Loafarosa” near Tollgate where she loved watching and feeding the deer, birds and other wildlife. She Lowary enjoyed her trips to Mexico and riding roller coasters. She was notoriously fun, had a wry sense of humor, a contagious laugh and always had a joke to tell or found a way to laugh in spite every- thing she was going through, which is a true testament to her spirit. Michele worked locally at Safeway, Buttrey’s, PGG and then 25 years at Wilcox Furniture until they were sold. She then started work as a caregiver — compassionate, kind, and patient with each person she worked with until her illness forced her to stop. She was a volunteer at the Children’s Museum in its early years. She loved working with people and was uncanny at putting faces with names and their stories. She is survived by her husband Brent Merriman of Pendleton: brothers Steve and wife Patti of Portland, Dick and wife Charlotte of Eugene, Gary and wife Dorothy or Hermiston and sister-law Karra Merriman Crawford of Happy Valley. She also is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. A celebration of life will be held at the Roy Raley room in the Pendleton Round-Up Grounds on Sunday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m. She liked bright colors, Hawaiian shirts, and all things tie-dyed. In her spirit, wear them if you’d like. In lieu of lowers, dona- tions can be made in her name to Kick’n Cancer New Beginnings, P.O. Box 1362, Pendleton, OR 97801. DEATH NOTICES Gretchen L. Cross Milton-Freewater March 12, 1945-Aug. 2, 2016 Former Pendleton resident Gretchen L. Cross, 71, of Milton-Freewater died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, in Milton-Free- water. She was born March 12, 1945. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Bank collects school supplies People can donate school supplies at the Bank of Eastern Oregon to be distributed to local elementary schools. The Bank of Eastern Oregon is serving as a drop site in all of its 13 branch lobbies to help provide items to students in need. In addition, each branch will offer a drawing for backpacks illed with school supplies for some lucky students. People don’t have to be customers to be eligible for the drawing. Local branch locations include Arlington, Boardman, Condon, Heppner, Ione and Irrigon. The collection continues through the month of August. For more information, call 541-676-0201. Produce stand offers local fruits, veggies BOARDMAN — The Boardman Produce Stand recently re-opened. The public can purchase local fruits, vegetables, berries and more at the stand. It’s open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the corner of Northeast Front and Third streets, Boardman. The project is a result of the Boardman Community Development Association with inancial assistance provided by Morrow County. They are renting the stand from Bob Walchli Farms. MEETINGS MONDAY, AUG. 8 PENDLETON SCHOOL BOARD, 6 p.m., IMESD ofice, 2001 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. HERMISTON SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, 6:30 p.m., district ofice, 502 W. Standard Ave. M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R SCHOOL BOARD, 6:30 p.m., Central Middle School, 306 S.W. Second St. AT H E N A - W E S TO N SCHOOL BOARD, 7 p.m., Athe- na Elementary School library, 375 S. Fifth St. HEPPNER CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main St. HERMISTON CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St. IRRIGON FIRE DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Irrigon Fire Department, 705 N.E. Main Ave. MILTON-FREEWATER CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Milton-Free- water Public Library Albee Room, 8 S.W. Eighth St. PILOT ROCK FIRE DIS- TRICT, 7 p.m., 415 N.E. Elm St. TUESDAY, AUG. 9 UPCOMING SERVICES SATURDAY, AUG. 6 ADAMS, FRANCES — Memorial services at 2:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1113 Lamb St., Milton-Freewater. BILLINGS, DEB — Services at 11 a.m. at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop, 131 S.E.Byers Ave., Pend- leton. Viewing will be held prior to the service. Burial will be at the Pilot Rock Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the Pilot Rock Community Center, 285 NW Cedar Place. HANKS, JIM — Memorial service at 2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 201 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. LARUE, DEL — Celebration of life at 1 p.m. at the Ione School gymnasium, 445 Spring St. PETERSON, MEL — Celebration of life service at 10 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 241 S.E. Second St., Pendleton. SUNDAY, AUG. 7 No services scheduled MONDAY, AUG. 8 PETERSON, MEL — Graveside inurnment at 10 a.m. at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. REID, DEBRA — Graveside service at 1 p.m. at Yankton Hillcrest Cemetery, St. Helens. TUESDAY, AUG. 9 No services scheduled BLUE MOUNTAIN BOARD OF EDUCATION, 8:30 a.m. regu- lar board meeting, Blue Mountain Community College Morrow Hall room 200, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. A board retreat and work session will follow at 10 a.m. at Meacham. PENDLETON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, 12 noon, parks & cemetery ofice, 865 Tutuilla Road. WESTLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING, 1 p.m., Stafford Hansell Govern- LOTTERY Thursday, Aug. 4 Lucky Lines 04-08-12-16-FREE-19-24- 26-30 Estimated jackpot: $44,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 3-6-9-9 4 p.m.: 3-9-4-9 7 p.m.: 7-5-7-0 10 p.m.: 5-7-0-7 Friday, Aug. 5 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 6-0-3-5 ment Center Doherty conference room, 915 S.E. Columbia Drive, Hermiston. PORT OF UMATILLA COM- MISSION, 1:15 p.m., port ofices, 505 Willamette Ave., Umatilla (McNary). PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Hawthorne School, 1308 S.W. Emigrant Ave. WESTON CEMETERY DIS- TRICT, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St. PENDLETON LIBRARY BOARD, 6 p.m., Pendleton Pub- lic Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. FOSSIL CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., 401 Main St. LEXINGTON TOWN COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 425 F St. MORROW COUNTY FAIR BOARD, 7 p.m., Morrow County Fairgrounds ofice, 74473 High- way 74, Heppner. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10 UKIAH SCHOOL DISTRICT, 8 a.m., Ukiah School, 201 Hill St. MORROW COUNTY COURT, 9 a.m., Oregon Trail Li- brary District Irrigon branch, 200 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #3, noon, Milton-Free- water 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. WESTON CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St. UMATILLA COUNTY FAIR BOARD, 6:30 p.m., TBA 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. UMATILLA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, 7 p.m., Herm- iston Fire Station No. 3, 78760 Westland Road, Hermiston. An executive session will be called during the regular meeting to discuss personnel matters. (Reta 541-567-8822). COMING EVENTS sa/event/common/public/?event_ KEY=3726) COMMUNITY BARBECUE, 5-7 p.m., First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Pulled pork and hot dogs, games and activities and a slip ‘n’ slide for the youngsters. Free. (541-567- 3013 or www.hermistonirstchris- tian.org). ADULT OPEN GYM, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free access for ages 16 and up. (541-276-8100). SATURDAY, AUG. 6 HERMISTON’S OWN FARM- ERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live mu- sic, art. LIL BUCKS OPEN GYM, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. For students in irst and sec- ond grade and parents/guardians. Free basketball skills and pickup games. DRIVER SAFETY REFRESH- ER CLASS, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Anthony Hospital conference rooms 1 and 2, 2801 St. Anthony Way, Pendleton. Participants will learn valuable defensive driving skills, proven safety strategies, latest driving technology, cur- rent rules of the road and how to manage age-related changes is vision, hearing and reaction time. Lunch break provided, but lunch is on your own. Geared toward adults 55 and up, but all licensed drivers are welcome (Oregon driv- ers only). $15 for AARP members (bring card), $20 for non-mem- bers, pre-registration requested. (Nikii Murtaugh 541-861-0024). GUN AND KNIFE SHOW, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pendleton Con- vention Center, 1601 Westgate. Admission $7, free for ages 12 and under. FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Family art experience for children up to age 12. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (541-278-9201). SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wal-Mart, 2203 S.W. Court Ave., and Bi-Mart, 901 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendle- ton. Pendleton Altrusa is seeking donations of schools supplies, clothing, backpacks and cash do- nations to beneit disadvantaged K-12 youth at Pendleton schools. (Buffy Farber 541-969-2390). HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free drop-in art project class for adults. (541-278-9201). RENTAL HOUSING TRAIN- ING SEMINAR, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St. Christian Bryant will present “From Inspections to Evictions to Collections.” Learn about the proper paperwork and how to turn past tenants in to col- lections or small claims. Cost is MONDAY, AUG. 8 EO ile photo A gun and knife show will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Pendleton Convention Center. Admission is $7, free for ages 12 and under. $40 for Umatilla County Rental Housing Association members, $45 for non-members. Lunch is available from the lodge for $6; RSVP required. (LaVonne or Teri at Let’er Rent or 541-215-1770). SATURDAY SPIN-IN, 1-4 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Fiber enthusiasts are encouraged to bring spinning wheels, portable looms and other tools and share fellowship and expertise. (541- 278-9201). SISTER CITY EXCHANGE WELCOME RECEPTION, 2-3 p.m., Pendleton City Hall, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave. Meet seven stu- dents from Minamisoma, Japan, and their chaperones. Includes formal greeting, signing of updat- ed protocols and a gift exchange. Public welcome. OLDIES NIGHT, 7 p.m., Wes- ley United Methodist Church, 816 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. BJ the DJ spins tunes of The Carpen- ters and trivia galore. The Frogs will provide snacks. Free. (Bob Jones 541-938-7028). MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk, Community Park, 1000 S.W. 37th St., Pendleton. Family-friendly movie. Concessions available for purchase. SUNDAY, AUG. 7 GUN AND KNIFE SHOW, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pendleton Con- vention Center, 1601 Westgate. Admission $7, free for ages 12 and under. “HISTORY TO DIE FOR” WALKING TOUR, 12:30 p.m., Ol- ney Cemetery, 865 Tutuilla Road, Pendleton. Local historian Keith May leads tour of Pendleton’s his- toric cemetery. Costs $5, tickets for sale in advance at MaySons Old Fashioned General Store, 369 S. Main St. (541-276-8206). BASIC RIGHTS OREGON PENDLETON GARDEN PARTY, 5-7 p.m., Pendleton House B&B, 311 N. Main St., Pendleton. Amy Herzfeld, co-executive director of Basic Rights Oregon, will speak on the 20th anniversary of Ba- sic Rights Oregon and the next chapter of the ight for LGBTQ equality. Food and beverages will be served. Free, but registration is required. (http://equalityfedera- tion.salsalabs.com/o/35028/p/sal- ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court bas- ketball. (541-276-8100). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St. For ages birth to 6. (541-566-2470). TEENS LORD OF THE RINGS MARATHON, 11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Bring blankets and pillows for a long but awe- some day of all things Tolkien. Movies and pizza provided. Free. (541-966-0380). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (541- 276-7101). ART STUDIO, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Free class for ages 7-12 to develop skills and encourage art exploration. (541- 278-9201). MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7 Flowers • Candles • Jewelry • Plants • Balloons & More! Put a smile on the heart with the power of flowers. HWY 395, HERMISTON 541-567-4305 Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 12pm-5am www.cottagefl owersonline.com p.m., Irrigon Marina Park, end of Northeast 10th Street. Free fam- ily-oriented musical performance featuring Dakota Brown Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic. (Tami 541-571-0844 or Renee 541-922-1560). TUESDAY, AUG. 9 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court bas- ketball. (541-276-8100). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541- 449-1254). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors 55 or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for chil- dren under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by donation. (541-567-3582). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (541- 276-7101). CRAFTERNOONS, 4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Drop in for a group or individual craft project. (541-966-0380). INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Library, 490 Main St. All materials provid- ed by the library. Bring snacks to share. Free. PENDLETON KNITTING GROUP, 6 p.m., Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave. (541-966-0380). PENDLETON EAGLES BIN- GO, 6:30-9 p.m., Pendleton Ea- gles Lodge No. 28, 428 S. Main St. Public welcome. (541-278- 2828). STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Pub- lic Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave. For elementary school-age children. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-8247) WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court bas- ketball. (541-276-8100). BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882). STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (541- 276-7101). STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Stanield Community Center, 225 W. Roo- sevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. ADULT BEGINNING COM- PUTER COURSE, 3 p.m., Pend- leton Public Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free, but registration required. (541- 966-0380).