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RECORDS Thursday, August 3, 2017 East Oregonian Vernon Arlo Henderson Patricia Mary Ellen Emert Pettyjohn Shirley Norvell Larson Irrigon November 24, 1931 - August 1, 2017 Condon November 28, 1923 - July 28, 2017 Beaverton May 4, 1925 - July 30, 2017 Vernon Arlo Henderson, was your word. He was a age 85, surrounded by his member of the Church of wife and children, died Jesus Christ of Latter-day on August 1, 2017, at the Saints. He loved flying, Good Shepherd riding his horse, Hospital in Herm- and gardening. iston, Oregon. He Arlo was resided in Irrigon, preceded in death Oregon, for the by his parents and past 25 years. siblings. He was born He is survived Nov. 24, 1931, in by his wife of 61 Promise, Oregon, years, Glenna; to Vesper Ray and children Sandra Maude (Taylor) (Mark) Pilling, Henderson. He Greg Henderson was the youngest and Cynthia of 12 children. (Marco Sr.) Arlo married Mendoza; nine Glenna Skelton grandchildren: on May 28, 1956, Heather (Ryan), in Lewiston, Nez Henderson Melissa (Michael) Perce, Idaho. Dozark, Everett After graduating (Jennifer) Pilling, from Wallowa High School Jacob Pilling, Jessica he said “he bummed (Gary) Loayza, Forrest around working a little Mendoza, Marco (Zdenka) here and there ... before Mendoza Jr., Monique he joined the Air Force.” (Tyler) Raab and Dumenico He made a career of it but (Mariaclaudia) Mendoza; after climbing as high in 19 great-grandchildren; rank as he could, he took and numerous nieces, and his discharge from the nephews. Air Force but later joined A graveside service will the Army seeking that be held at the Wallowa higher rank. He had many Cemetery, Wallowa, adventures in the military Oregon, at 1:00 p.m. on connected to his overseas Saturday, August 5, 2017, deployments. with a potluck dinner After retiring from the following at Lion’s Park in military he worked as a Wallowa. millwright, packaging engi- Please sign the online neer and truck driver while condolence book at burns- living in Wallowa, Herm- mortuaryhermiston.com iston and Milton-Freewater. Burns Mortuary of Arlo had old-fashioned Hermiston, Oregon, is in values — the handshake care of arrangements. Patricia Mary Ellen Emert wood working stayed with Pettyjohn, 93, passed away her all her life. Friends and July 28 in The Dalles, Oregon. family members have all Born November 28, 1923, in received gifts hand made Plummer, Idaho, she was the by Pat in her wood working youngest of the 13 children of shop and she had just recently William A. and Mary Cath- completed scrapbooks for erine (Ogle) Emert. each of the grandkids. Her The family moved several big project that she had been times during her working on for the childhood and past several years finally settled was compiling all near Ione in 1930. of the letters, cards Known as Pat or and memorabilia Trishie to her many she had collected friends and rela- and saved from her tives, she and her family into a book widowed mother telling the story of moved to Hermiston her life with them. where she attended She was school and worked preceded in death for L.A. Moore at Pettyjohn by her mother his movie theater and father; her and drug store. siblings, brothers After graduating Herm- Delbert, Arland, Clarence, iston High School in 1942 Beecher, Dee, Phil, Alfred she moved to Spokane, and infant Delmer Emert Washington, to attend and sisters, Blanche Ward, Kinman Business School, Beaulah Dunham and infant earning a two-year degree. twins Lillie and Lillard; her She married Lee H. Pettyjohn husband of 37 years, Lee; and of Ione, May 6, 1945. The their infant son, Jerry Wayne. newlyweds lived at Camp She is survived by daughter Pendleton, California, for Nancy Lee Miller (Charles several months, waiting for Monagle) and grandchildren Lee’s discharge from the Kristin Miller, Justin Miller Marine Corps following his (Nikki) and Kara Gentry World War II deployment in (Mike); daughter Patricia Sue the South Pacific. Kayser and grandchildren After his tenure with the Trevor McCoin (Trish), Marines, they moved to the Katie Garthwaite (Mike) and Circle W Ranch owned by Kelli Reed (Richard); and Mark V. Weatherford, near daughter Marianne Sharp and the Olex community south grandchildren James Sharp, of Arlington, Oregon. They Melissa Sharp and Jared lived there until 1966 when Sharp; nine great-grandchil- they purchased the Van dren: Payton, Piper and Rhett Hubbard place and moved Miller, Kadence and Madison to Eight Mile Canyon to live Gentry, Gracie Garthwaite there through Lee’s life and and Millee, Mackinzee and until Pat sold her home in Monnee McCoin; and many 2010 and moved to the Rock nieces and nephews. Creek home of daughter Patti, A luncheon for family near Condon. and friends will be held at Pat established a repu- the Ione Community Church tation as an excellent cook on Saturday, August 5 at and also a reputation as 11:30 a.m., followed with a a dedicated community graveside celebration of life at supporter, helping with school 5:00 p.m. at Olney Cemetery and community events. Her in Pendleton, Oregon. baking and cooking skills In lieu of flowers, the led her to compete in county family requests memorial fairs and established her as a donations to Albertina Kerr, wonderful 4-H cooking club 424 N.E. 22nd Avenue, Port- leader for many years in both land, OR 97232, or a charity the Olex and Ione communi- of choice. ties. She had many interests Burns Mortuary of Pend- and hobbies throughout her leton is in charge of arrange- life but her love of flower ments. Please sign the online gardening, collecting memo- condolence book at www. rabilia for scrapbooks and burnsmortuary.com. A.F. ‘John’ Johnson Garibaldi July 20, 2017 A.F. “John” Johnson second wife, Louise Piper, passed away on July 20th preceded him in death in at the home of his son Tom 2015. in Garibaldi, Oregon, at age John is survived by 91. siblings Paul, He was born on Wanda, and Joyce; the family farm children Floyd, in Bloomfield, Kathy and Tom; Nebraska, before three grandchil- the family reset- dren and 11 great tled in Salem. He grandchildren. served in the Navy We will miss his during WWII, mischievous sense after which he of humor, his married his wife special touch with of 55 years, Mary animals, and his Lu Davis, who tall tales. preceded him in Funeral services death in 2001. will be held After the war Saturday, August John embarked 5, 2017, at 9:30 on a career in Johnson a.m. at the Herring the tax service, Groseclose retiring for the first time Funeral Home, 315 W. at age 65. He was active Alder St., Walla Walla, WA in the VFW and Elks, and 99362. his quick mind and love of In lieu of flowers, memo- people pulled him back into rial contributions may tax work until he retired be made to the American again (successfully this Cancer Society through the time) at the age of 86. His funeral home. UPCOMING SERVICES THURSDAY, AUG. 3 No services scheduled FRIDAY, AUG. 4 No services scheduled For a complete listing of regional events, visit easternoregonevents.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 ATHENA-WESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING, 5:45 p.m., Weston Middle School modular, 205 E. Wallace, Weston. (Paula Warner 541-566-3551) ADAMS PLANNING COM- MISSION, 6:30 p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N. Main St., Adams. (541- 566-9380) PENDLETON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall council chambers, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-7811) LOTTERY HONORS Tuesday, Aug. 1 Local cadet makes West Point Dean’s List Mega Millions 20-22-52-57-73 Mega Ball: 7 Megaplier: 5 Estimated jackpot: $303 M Lucky Lines 02-08-09-13-FREE-20-23- 25-31 Estimated jackpot: $18,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 7-7-9-8 4 p.m.: 6-0-4-1 7 p.m.: 4-0-6-1 10 p.m.: 0-0-5-1 WEST POINT, New York — Cadet Jarred Cope has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester, January through May, at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. To earn the distinction, a cadet must maintain a 3.0 average in all courses. The son of Lisa and Darrick Cope of Pendleton, Cope graduated in 2014 from Griswold High School in Helix. He will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army upon graduation from West Point in May 2018. Founded in 1802 as America’s first college of engineering, West Point consistently ranks as one of the top colleges in the nation. Its mission is to educate, train and inspire cadets for careers of professional service to the Army and the nation. For more information, visit www. westpoint.edu. The East Oregonian pub- lishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These include in- formation about services. Obituaries and notices can be submitted online at www. eastoregonian.com/obitu- aryform, by email to obits@ eastoregonian.com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the East Oregonian office. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522- 0255, ext. 221. 5 Annual th spent many hours volun- teering at the historical society and food pantry. Shirley was the head of the accounting department at Blue Mountain Commu- nity College and retired in 1980. She loved to read, knit, do crosswords and spend time with her family. Her favorite vacation was going to Black Butte with her family and did every summer for over 35 years. Shirley is survived by her daughter Terri Sheehy; her grand- sons Kris and Drew Hubbard; her granddaughters Phaedra Harmening, Melodi Krol, Meagan Sheehy and Brooke Sheehy; and six great-grandchildren. Those who wish may contribute to the American Cancer Society, c/o Pend- leton Pioneer Chapel, 131 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801. Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneer- chapel.com. Gheorghe ‘George’ Stroe Pilot Rock November 13, 1954 - July 25, 2017 Gheorghe “George” Stroe, 62, of Pilot Rock died July 25, 2017. A memorial will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1234 North Clinton, Walla Walla, WA 99362 at 2 p.m. on August 5, 2017. A reception will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park in Walla Walla. George was born Nov. 13, 1954, in Walla Walla, Wash., to Marin and Maria Stroe. He attended Walla Walla High School and then served in Stroe the United States Army from 1972-1975. Later he met his love Diana and married her Nov. 13, 1976. They enjoyed 38 years of marriage and had four children: Sean, Shantel, Sheila and Rachel. George loved spending time with his 11 grand- children. George is preceded in death by his loving wife Diana, his parents and two of his brothers, John and Nick. He was survived by his four children and 11 grandchildren. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contri- butions can be made directly to the GoFundMe account to assist with costs. Our caring, loving and dependable father will be missed tremendously. MEETINGS MONDAY, AUGUST 7 STOKES LANDING SENIOR CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place, Irrigon. (Karen 541- 922-3137) M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R PLANNING COMMISSION, 6 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Li- brary Albee Room, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. 6 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. regular meeting. (541-938-5531) HEPPNER PLANNING COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main St., Heppner. (541-676-9618) WESTON PLANNING COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541- 566-3313) TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 OBITUARY POLICY Funeral service for Shirley Norvell Larson will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church, located at 210 N.W. Ninth Street, Pendleton, Oregon. Graveside services will be held at the Helix Cemetery. Shirley passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 30 in Beaverton. She was born on May 4, 1925, in Pendleton, Oregon. She grew up in Helix and gradu- ated from Helix High in 1943. She attended Oregon Larson State College and graduated in 1947 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. Shirley married Bob Hawkins and they had three children: Kreg, Tammy and Terri. Later she married Bob Larson. Shirley and her family were active members of the Peace Lutheran Church in Pendleton. She was also a committed participant in PEO, the Delphian Club and Page 5A Wednesday, Aug. 2 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 9-7-6-1 LUAU PENDLETON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, 12 p.m., Pendleton City Hall com- munity room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-8100) PORT OF UMATILLA COM- MISSION, 1 p.m., Port of Uma- tilla offices, 505 Willamette Ave., Umatilla. (541-922-3224) PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Pendleton Early Learning Center, 455 S.W. 13th St., Pendleton. (541-969-9466) WESTON CEMETERY BOARD, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541- 566-3313) PENDLETON LIBRARY BOARD, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave, Pendleton. (541-966- 0380) LEXINGTON TOWN COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Lexington Town Hall, 425 F St., Lexington. (541-989- 8515) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 UKIAH SCHOOL DISTRICT, 8 a.m., Ukiah Community School, 201 Hill St., Ukiah. (541-427- 3731) MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Ir- rigon Public Library, 200 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541-676-9061) M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, 12 p.m., Mil- ton-Freewater Golf Course restaurant, 301 Catherine St., Mil- ton-Freewater. (541-938-5531) PORT OF MORROW COM- MISSION, 1:30 p.m., Port of Mor- row, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman. (Dori Drago 541-481-7678) PENDLETON FAÇADE COMMITTEE, 3:30 p.m., Pendle- ton City Hall administrative confer- ence room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. 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