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Page 6A RECORDS East Oregonian OBITUARIES Saturday, May 13, 2017 DEATH NOTICES Bonita Sams Fred L. Barnum Charles E. ‘Everett’ Bagwell Milwaukie April 25, 2017 Eugene March 8, 1927-April 26, 2017 Pendleton June 13, 1925-May 12, 2017 Bonita Sams, aged 75, a longtime resident of the Portland area, died on April 25 at Prestige nursing home after a short battle with dementia. She was born in 1941 in Kansas City, Mo., to Thomas and Laverne Skinner. She graduated high school at Pilot Rock High School in Pilot Rock, Oregon, in 1959 and soon after joined the military in 1960 and served until 1961. She had two children, Barry Skinner and Michelle Gentry. She was married to Richard Sams until 1980. Soon after she moved to Portland, Oregon. She loved sewing and crochet and many other crafts including making stuffed animals for her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Laverne, her brothers Russell and Ron Skinner, and her sister Christy Nickles. She is survived by her sister Dena Spack, her son Barry Skinner and daughter Michelle Gentry, four grandchildren and three great-grandchil- dren. Services will be held at Pilot Rock Cemetery on May 20th at 2 p.m. She will be interred into a family plot next to her mother. Arrangements entrusted to Peake Funeral Chapel, Milwaukie (www.peakefh. com). MEETINGS SATURDAY, MAY 13 UMATILLA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 SPECIAL MEETING, 8 a.m., Fire Station 21, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. The board will consider bids for the construction of a training tow- er, and award a bid. (Reta Larson 541-667-5126) MONDAY, MAY 15 WEST EXTENSION IRRIGA- TION DISTRICT, 9 a.m., Irrigon Fire Department, 705 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. An executive session may be called to discuss legal is- sues. (Lisa Baum 541-922-3814) HELIX CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Helix City Hall, 119 Colum- bia St., Helix. (541-457-2521) PENDLETON YOUTH COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Intermountain ESD offi ce, 2001 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-6711) TUESDAY, MAY 16 ATHENA CEMETERY DIS- TRICT, 5:30 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St., Athena. (541-566-3862) IRRIGON CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall, 500 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541-922- 3047) PENDLETON DEVELOP- MENT COMMISSION, 6 p.m., Pendleton City Hall, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541- 276-1811) MORROW COUNTY FAIR, 6 p.m., Morrow County Fair- grounds offi ce, 74473 Highway 74, Heppner. (Ann Jones 541- 676-9474) UMATILLA COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DIS- TRICT, 6 p.m., USDA Service Center conference room, 1 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. (Kyle Wag- goner 541-278-8049 ext. 138) PILOT ROCK CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock City Hall council chambers, 143 W. Main St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-2811) STANFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Stanfi eld City Hall council chambers, 160 S. Main St., Stan- fi eld. (541-449-3831) PENDLETON CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall council chambers, 501 S.W. Em- igrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-966- 0201) STANFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Stanfi eld City Hall council chambers, 160 S. Main St., Stan- fi eld. (541-449-3831) EAST UMATILLA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT, 7 p.m., dis- trict offi ce, 431 E. Main St., Athe- na. (541-566-3813) OREGON TRAIL LIBRARY DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Oregon Trail Library District offi ce, 200 S. Main St., Boardman. (541-481-3365) PILOT ROCK CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock City Hall council chambers, 143 W. Main St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-2811) Fred L. Barnum, of Eugene, died April 26, due to age-related causes. At age 90, he had just celebrated what would have been the 67th anniversary of his marriage to Pat, who preceded him in death in 2009. Born to Fred and Dollie Barnum in Portland on March 8, 1927, Fred was widely known as a civic volunteer and family man. Upon gradua- tion from Grant High School, Portland, he Barnum entered the U.S. Navy. Returning home after World War II, he graduated from Lewis & Clark College with a business degree and became a certifi ed public accountant. He married the love of his life, Patricia Claire Aasen, in 1950, and the couple bore fi ve sons: Paul, Gary, Tom, John and Fred “Bob.” In 1953, Fred joined the regional CPA fi rm Yergen & Meyer (acquired since by Moss Adams LLC), becoming a partner who managed branches in Pend- leton, Astoria and Eugene, where he retired. A lifelong Rotarian, Fred served as club president in Pendleton. An active civic volunteer, he served as president of the Astoria Area Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Columbia River Maritime Museum, secretary of the Oregon Society of CPAs and, in retire- ment, president of the Shadow Hills Country Club. Fred was an elder in the Presbyterian Church and a member of We s t m i n s t e r Presbyterian C h u r c h , Eugene. Survivors include fi ve sons, Paul ( S i b y l ) , Beaverton, Gary (Karen), Portland, Tom (Siv), Astoria, John, Eugene, and Fred “Bob,” Springfi eld; a sister, Nancy Hill, Portland; 11 grandchildren, and fi ve great-grandchildren. Private interment took place at Mt. Calvary Ceme- tery, Eugene. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene. In lieu of fl owers, the family suggests donations be made to the Westminster Endowment Fund, http:// wpceugene.org/. Arrangements entrusted to Musgrove Family Mortuary. Please access the obituary and you are invited to sign the guestbook at musgroves. com OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can in- clude small photos and, for veterans, a fl ag 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 offi ce. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. COMING EVENTS Arlene Bubar Milton-Freewater May 12, 1935-May 9, 2017 Arlene Bubar, 81, of Milton-Freewater died Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at her home. She was born May 12, 1935, in Boun- tiful, Utah. Viewing will be held Monday, May 15 from 1-5 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. at Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 16 from 9-10:45 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m., at the Milton-Freewater Seventh-day Adventist chapel. A private graveside service will follow at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Leave condolences online at www.munseller- hodes.com Cornelia J. ‘Connie’ Fisher Echo March 1, 1929-May 10, 2017 Cornelia J. “Connie” Fisher, 88, of Echo died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Hermiston. She was born March 1, 1929, in David City, Neb. A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 18 at 11 a.m. at the Haines Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermistonn is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com UPCOMING SERVICES SATURDAY, MAY 13 SIZEMORE BANEY, JOSEPH — Funeral services at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 425 S.E. Fourth St., Pilot Rock. BURRES, KENNY — Graveside service with military honors at 11 a.m. at the Condon Cemetery. OLSEN, MARY — Memorial services at 2 p.m. at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home. SUNDAY, MAY 14 CROSBY, RICHARD — Memorial service from 3-6 p.m. at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. ZERBA, BILL — Viewing from 1-5 p.m. at the Munselle- Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. MONDAY, MAY 15 BUBAR, ARLENE — Viewing from 1-5 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. at Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. ZERBA, BILL — Funeral service at 11 a.m. at Athena Christian Church, 485 E. Van Buren St. Burial will follow a the Athena Cemetery. TUESDAY, MAY 16 BUBAR, ARLENE — Visitation from 9-10:45 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. at the Milton Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1244 N. Elizabeth St., Milton-Freewater. BRIEFLY SATURDAY, MAY 13 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAK- FAST, 6-10 a.m., White Eagle Grange, 43828 White Eagle Road (between Pendleton and Pilot Rock on Highway 395 South), Pendleton. Suggested donation is $7 for ages 8 and up, $4 for ages 5-7 and free for age 4 and under. (Gail Wilson 541-276-3778) MILTON-FREEWATER JU- NIOR SHOW AND SALE, 8 a.m.- 10 p.m., Milton-Freewater Jr. Show Grounds, 84487 Highway 11, Mil- ton-Freewater. Animal showing, home economics skills contests and more. Full schedule of events available at www.mfjrshow.com (Michelle Welsh or Shawn Kral- man 509-876-1796 or 509-520- 2053) CRUISIN’ FOR SCOLAR- SHIPS CAR SHOW, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Central Lawn, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Fifth annual car, truck and motorcycle show with proceeds to benefi t the BMCC Diesel Technology Pro- gram and student scholarships. AARP SMART DRIVER CLASS, 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m., St. An- thony Hospital conference rooms 1 and 2, 2801 St. Anthony Drive, Pendleton. Refresh driving skills and learn updated rules of the road, and learn to adjust for age-re- lated changes in vision, sight and hearing. Aimed at 55+, but all li- censed drivers welcome. Cost is $15 for AARP members (bring card), $20 for non-members. One- hour lunch is on your own. Regis- tration is required. (Nikii Murtaugh 541-861-0024) PENDLETON CATTLE BAR- ONS, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center and Round-Up Pavilion, 1601 Westgate, Pendle- ton. Trade show and silver show and sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., con- vention center; Preview of Western Select Horses and Working Dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Round- Up Pavilion; Buckaroo BBQ and Brewer’s Challenge 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., convention center side park- ing lot; Western Select Horses and Working Dogs Sale from 3-6:30 p.m., convention center; Stock Saddle Bronc Championship 7 p.m., Round-Up Pavilion. (Andy Vanderplaat 541-969-9162) FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free art classes for children up to age 12. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (Rober- ta Lavadour 541-278-9201) YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567- 2882) SPRING ART SWAP, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Christian Science building, 13 S.W. Byers Ave., Pendleton. Bring old art supplies and swap them for new fabrics, canvasses, tools and more. All art and craft supplies welcome. (Robera Lava- dour 541-278-9201) SAGE SATURDAY, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Make a unique fl ower pot planted with fresh spring fl owers. Free. (541-481-7243) ROCK AND GEM SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Hermiston Confer- ence Center, 415 S. Highway 395, Hermiston. Dealers, showcases, demonstrations, silent auction, kids’ corner, hourly door prizes and more. Hourly Moms-only door prizes Sunday. Admission is $3 for Charles E. “Everett” Bagwell, 91, of Pendleton died Friday, May 12, 2017, in Pendleton. He was born June 13, 1925. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Barton named HHS distinguished alum Photo contributed by Debbie McIntosh JJ Hill as Oscar Madison, and Riley Mulvihill as Felix Ungar, play the leading roles in the male version of “The Odd Couple.” Male and female versions of the performance are Saturday and Sunday at BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and students. adults, free for ages 12 and under. (Mike Filarski 541-571-2593) BBQ COOKING CONTEST AND CAR SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Barbecue contest and car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with barbecue dinner served from 3-5 p.m. Bingo, prizes, food and more. Proceeds help send Riv- erside students to the Windmill Challenge competition in Anaheim. (Rhonda 541-508-8353) HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendle- ton. Free drop-in project class for adults. (Roberta Lavadour 541- 278-9201) COWBOYS & BULLS MEET- AND-GREET, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bonney’s Ag & Auto Repair, 81600 N. Highway 395, Hermiston. Meet the cowboys participating in the Challenge of Champions, and get up close and personal with one of the bulls competing in the evening competition. Free. (Andrea Cren- shaw 360-967-2337) COUNTRY HOEDOWN, 1-4 p.m., Milton-Freewater Neighbor- hood Senior Center, 311 N. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Live music, dancing and singing. Admission $2, refreshments available for pur- chase. (541-938-3311) LOW-COST RABIES CLINIC, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Boardman City Park, 1 Marine Drive, Boardman. Dr. Burgess of Country Animal Hospital will update rabies vacci- nations for $20 per pet, dogs and cats included, to Boardman resi- dents. The city of Boardman also will offer free dog licensing. (Jose Fernandez 541-481-9252) “THE ODD COUPLE” (MALE VERSION), 2 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. The classic Neil Simon play features the slob and the neat- nik best friends trying, and failing, to share an apartment. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and students, available at the box offi ce or by calling 541-278-5953; age 3 and under will not be admit- ted. Watch both male and female versions and enter to win a prize drawing. (Craig McIntosh 541-278- 5953) ECHO RIDGE CELLARS WINE TASTING & CHOCOLATE PAIRING, 5-8 p.m., Alexander’s Chocolaterie & Vino Bistro, 363 S. Main St., Pendleton. Echo Ridge Winery will bring their estate wines to Alexander’s Chocolaterie, where Alex and Steve will pair them with their chocolates. Free (Alex or Steve 541-429-5110) TEXAS HOLD ’EM POKER TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER, 5:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 325 W. Second St., Ione. $40 buy- in at 5:30 p.m., play begins at 6 p.m., re-buy after the fi rst hour. A sandwich bar will be available by donation. Proceeds will help the Ione FFA travel to the national con- vention in Indianapolis. (Brent or Jill Martin 541-989-8480) GEM STARKS AND US[+] IN CONCERT, 7 p.m., Vert Little The- atre, 345 S.W. Fourth St., Pend- leton. Portland hip-hop artists will perform. Tickets are $10, available at Thepilottour.com. All ages. (Va- nessa Grant Coats 541-815-1737) COASTAL FARM & RANCH CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS, 7:30 p.m., Umatilla County Fair- grounds, 515 W. Orchard Ave, Hermiston. Some of the biggest, baddest bulls will face off against some of the toughest cowboys from around the country. Also fea- turing freestyle bullfi ghting. Tickets available online at www.cctbullrid- ing.com (Andrea Crenshaw 360- 967-2337) “THE ODD COUPLE” (FE- MALE VERSION), 7:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. A little-known female version of the classic Neil Simon play features the slob and the neatnik best friends trying, and failing, to share an apartment. Tick- ets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and students, available at the box offi ce or by calling 541- 278-5953; age 3 and under will not be admitted. Watch both male and female versions and enter to win a prize drawing. (Craig McIntosh 541-278-5953) SUNDAY, MAY 14 MILTON-FREEWATER JU- NIOR SHOW AND SALE, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Milton-Freewater Jr. Show Grounds, 84487 Highway 11, Mil- ton-Freewater. Animal showing, home economics skills contests and more. Full schedule of events available at www.mfjrshow.com (Michelle Welsh or Shawn Kral- man 509-876-1796 or 509-520- 2053) FAMILY BREAKFAST, 8:30- 9:15 a.m., First Christian Church, 516 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Cost is by donation. Everyone wel- come. (541-938-3854) ROCK AND GEM SHOW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hermiston Confer- ence Center, 415 S. Highway 395, Hermiston. Dealers, showcases, demonstrations, silent auction, kids’ corner, hourly door prizes and more. Hourly Moms-only door prizes Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults, free for ages 12 and under. (Mike Filarski 541-571-2593) ELKS MOTHER’S DAY SER- VICE AND BRUNCH, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hermiston Elks Lodge, 480 E. Main St., Hermiston. Service at 10 a.m. (free) will be followed by a champagne brunch ($10) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Music will be provid- ed by The Coffeys. (Adrian Skinner 541-567-6923) SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12-1:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free for special needs children and fami- lies. (541-276-8100) “THE ODD COUPLE” (MALE VERSION), 2 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. The classic Neil Simon play features the slob and the neat- nik best friends trying, and failing, to share an apartment. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and students, available at the box offi ce or by calling 541-278-5953; age 3 and under will not be admit- ted. Watch both male and female versions and enter to win a prize drawing. (Craig McIntosh 541-278- 5953) ADULT OPEN GYM, 6:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Cen- ter, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pend- leton. Half-court basketball. Adults only. LOTTERY Thursday, May 11 Lucky Lines 02-08-09-14-FREE-20-24- 28-32 Estimated jackpot: $13,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 4-1-5-1 4 p.m.: 9-5-1-8 7 p.m.: 5-4-2-2 10 p.m.: 9-7-9-6 Friday, May 12 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 2-6-9-1 HERMISTON — The Hermiston School District has chosen its 2017 Hermiston High School distinguished alumnus, Robert “Bob” Barton. Barton was honored during the Hermiston High School Evening of Excellence May 10. Born and raised in Hermiston, Barton graduated from HHS in 1979 and attended the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls. After graduating, he held jobs around the Pacifi c Northwest before establishing his own company, Barton Laser Leveling, Inc., in Hermiston. Barton has also been involved Barton with the Future Farmers of America since he left high school, serving on several local and national FFA and agriculture committees. He currently serves as the Northeastern Oregon Home Builders Association president, and is a member of the Oregon State Home Builders Association board of directors. La Grande votes to offi cially hire Mendoza as superintendent LA GRANDE — It is offi cial. George Mendoza is the La Grande School District’s next superintendent. Mendoza, the assistant superintendent of the Morrow County School District since 2011, was one of 22 educators who applied for the superintendent’s position. The La Grande School Board voted unanimously Wednesday to hire Mendoza to succeed the retiring Larry Glaze, who is completing his ninth year as superintendent and 43rd as an educator. “I am thankful and honored to be chosen by you,” Mendoza told the school board after its vote. By hiring Mendoza, the board approved an already negotiated three-year contract, which will pay Mendoza $140,000 each year of the pact. Merle Comfort, chair of the La Grande School Board, is pleased to have Mendoza on board. “He communicates very well and is excited about La Grande,” Comfort said. “The district is in very good hands.” Comfort said Mendoza will be taking over a school district that is in good shape due to excellent work by Glaze and the district’s staff. — La Grande Observer Higher Power Fitness center introduces free jazzercise classes HERMISTON — Free exercise classes are continuing through the month of May at Higher Power Fitness. The jazzercise sessions provide a fun way to get fi t, increase confi dence and make new friends. The free classes are available to new customers who haven’t attended in more than six months. The free classes, which offer various intensity levels, are provided at 2120 N. First St., Hermiston. The times include Mondays: 9 a.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m.; Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m., 4:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays: 9 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays: 4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m.; Fridays: 9 a.m.; and Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.jazzercise.com or call Bridget Shultz at 503-347-5021. ——— Briefs are compiled from staff and wire reports, and press releases. Email press releases to news@ eastoregonian.com
