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RECORDS Wednesday, August 9, 2017 PUBLIC SAFETY LOG MONDAY 8:57 a.m. - A mother called Hermiston police and asked where her son’s vehicle was. She said it was by Eastside Market, 582 E. Main St., but now is gone, and she did not have a license plate number or description of the vehicle. Police did not take action. 12:53 p.m. - A male jumped into oncoming traffi c on the 1700 block of Southeast Court Avenue, Pendleton. Police Lt. Charles Byram said the victim was in the midst of a mental crisis and suffered minor injuries. Even so, Byram said, an ambulance rushed the victim to St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton, where he received medical and mental health treatment. The following are some of the resources available for suicide prevention/mental health emergencies: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 1-800-273-8255 Spanish Language National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-888-628-9454 SafeOregon reporting line: 844-472-3367 or tip@safeoregon. com Good Shepherd Medical Center: 541-667-3400 Umatilla County Crisis Line: 541-240-8030 Crisis Text Line: 741741 2:02 p.m. - An Irrigon resident on Northeast Washington Street reported the theft of welding equipment from his home. 3:24 p.m. - Two males fi ghting at Winn Road and Highway 11, Weston, prompted a 9-1-1 call for law enforcement. There was no report of arrests. 3:26 p.m. - Hermiston police took a report of a solicitor violation on East Gladys Avenue. Another report came in about four hours later from Northeast Alora Drive and East Theater Lane. 4:30 p.m. - The Morrow County Sheriff’s Offi ce received a request to check on a woman who texted family she was in mental distress and whose husband died a year before. 5:33 p.m. - A caller told Pendleton police someone threw a female out of a red Dodge Dakota pickup at Southeast 17th Street and Court Avenue, and she walked east on Court. 7:15 p.m. - Pendleton police responded to the Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., for a person in crisis. 8:58 p.m. - A caller on West Laird Avenue, Hermiston, reported hearing a large boom. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Monday •Umatilla tribal police arrested Patsy Totsmaywee Jones, 32, of Pendleton, for disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, dangerous drugs, criminal activity in drugs, criminal use of drugs and two counts each of child neglect and endangering the welfare of a minor. •Umatilla County Community Justice arrested Nina June Hodges, 22, of 360 S.W. Ninth St., Apt 15, Hermiston, for a felony probation violation, providing equipment to falsify a drug test and falsifying drug test results. According to the list of charges in circuit court, the district attorney’s offi ce accused Hodges of delivering fake urine and using a urine bottle on Monday to falsify a drug test. •Umatilla tribal police arrested Sylvia Sue Minthorn, 41, of Pendleton, for DUII. Tuesday •Oregon State Police reported a trooper had to rope a combative drunk driver’s feet during his arrest. The trooper at about 12:40 a.m. stopped a silver Honda Civic for a lighting violation on Highway 395 around fi ve miles south of Pendleton. Nicolas Joseph Gonzales, 25, was driving while intox- icated, according to state police, and had a suspended license. The trooper arrested Gonzales, but he refused to get into the back of the police car. After a struggle, the trooper tied a hobble — essentially a rope with a loop — around Gonzales’s ankles, placed him in the car and took him to the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton. There, he took a breath test that showed his blood-alcohol level was .2 percent, more than twice the .08 percent legal limit. The trooped booked Gonzales into the jail for driving while suspended, driving under the infl uence of intoxicants (alcohol), reckless driving and resisting arrest. Oregon man accused of killing two in fi re indicted PORTLAND (AP) — A man originally charged with fi rst-degree arson and aggra- vated murder now faces additional charges of murder, domestic abuse and animal abuse after being accused of setting his ex-girlfriend’s apartment on fi re and killing her two roommates. The Oregonian/Oregon- Live reports 28-year-old Ryan Thomas Monaco was indicted on Monday on 17 charges. He is charged for the deaths of 24-year-old Taher Ali Alhaji and 42-year-old Jason Miller, who both died in the fi re. Monaco also was charged with strangling and assaulting his ex-girlfriend on February 12. The animal abuse charges are for a dog and three snakes that died in the fi re. Police accuse Monaco of dousing a couch in the apartment with gasoline and lighting it on fi re. Monaco’s ex-girlfriend told police Monaco wasn’t supposed to be at her apartment because she had a restraining order against him. OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include 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.eastoregonian.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. East Oregonian Page 5A OBITUARIES Charles R. ‘Chuck’ Bechler Harold Patrick Quinn Walla Walla November 16, 1939 - August 5, 2017 Pendleton March 3, 1931 - August 4, 2017 Charles R. “Chuck” Bechler of Walla Walla, Washington, former longtime Umatilla, Oregon, resident, was born on November 16, 1939, in Sac County, Iowa, the youngest of four children, to parents George and Margaret Smith Bechler. He died on August 5, 2017, at his home in Walla Walla, Washington, at the age of 77 years. Chuck graduated from high school and received a teaching scholarship to go to college because his mother was a teacher. After two years of college Bechler he decided that teaching was not for him. His cousin got him a job with the Corps of Engineers in December 1959 where he worked in construction and surveying for the fi rst 15 years of his career. Chuck married Nancy Warner and they had four children, Lauri, J.Deane, Amy and David, before later divorcing. In 1972 he became a powerhouse operator in Umatilla, Oregon. Chuck married Hattie Crewdson in 1976, adding Tom, Trina and Richard (who passed away in 1996) to this blended family. He retired from the Corps of Engineers in 1994 after working throughout the Northwest as well as Wyoming, Arkansas, North Dakota and Alaska. Chuck and Hattie then started a new adventure RVing on November 26, 1994, heading to Arizona. They took a break from RVing in 1999 to move to Mattawa, Wash., to raise their grandson Mat Waddell for three years before he joined the United States Navy. They resumed RVing in 2001 and continued until 2012 when they settled in Walla Walla, Washington, to be near family. During their 20 years of travels they experienced many adventures and visited many places including castles in Germany and the caves in Virginia. They saw a lot of the country and enjoyed many concerts and spent every winter going south with their dog, Boo Boo. Chuck enjoyed biking, traveling, walking, fi shing, hiking, and espe- cially playing pool with the “Boys” at the senior center. Chuck had a lifetime full of memories fi lled with love, loss and family. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Bechler, Walla Walla, Wash.; children Lauri Bechler and J.Deane Coombs, Umatilla, Ore., Amy Omstead, Scappoose, Ore., David Bechler, Bothell, Wash., Tom Waddell and Trina Parrish, both of Walla Walla, Wash.; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings, a stepson and a grandson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Umatilla, Oregon. Please sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. DEATH NOTICES Eric Douglas Harder Kennewick, Wash. May 20, 1981 - Aug. 5, 2017 Eric Douglas Harder, 36, of Kennewick, Wash., died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, in Kennewick. He was born May 20, 1981, in Pendleton. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Thomas W. MacHugh Ukiah Jan. 10, 1953 - Aug. 3, 2017 Thomas W. MacHugh, 64, of Ukiah died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at his home. He was born Jan. 10, 1953, in Portland. No services are planned. Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom- Bishop is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneerchapel.com Jack Shaffer Milton-Freewater June 1, 1950 - Aug. 7, 2017 Jack Shaffer, 67, of Milton-Freewater died Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, at his home. He was born June 1, 1950. Munselle- Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Maureen D. Trottier Milton-Freewater May 11, 1954 - Aug. 7, 2017 Maureen D. Trottier, 63, of Milton-Freewater died Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, in Walla Walla. She was born May 11, 1954. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Harold Patrick Quinn was born on March 3, 1931, in Burwell, Nebraska, to Patrick Quinn and Mary Bennett. He lived with his sister and graduated from Hermiston High School. On July 24, 1954, he married Peggy Ivester in Prosser, Wash- ington. She later died on January 18, 1998. He worked at Pacifi c Northwest Bell for 35 years. He retired from there. He was very active throughout his life. He loved skiing, dancing, Quinn riding 4-wheelers, fi shing, hunting, leatherworking, wood- working, and trap shooting. He was also into reloading. He belonged to The Elks, Eagles, Ski Club, Pioneer of the Pines, and Knights of Pythias. He was predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Quinn; siblings Gaylord (Ruth) Quinn, Ralph (Eva) Quinn and Mary Jo Bruce (Owen). He is survived by his son Steven Quinn of Pendleton and his daughter Roslyn and spouse David Pedro of Pendleton; three grand- children: Ryan Pedro of Umatilla, Samantha French of Pendleton and Marissa Loiland of Pendleton; fi ve great-grand- children; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his friend and traveling partner of seven years, Wanda Wyrick. There will be a viewing on Friday, August 11, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. The service will be held Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. In lieu of fl owers please make donations to St. Anthony’s Hospice or charity of choice in care of Burns Mortuary of Pend- leton. Please sign the online condolence book at www. burnsmortuary.com David J. Ward Portland August 26, 1932 - August 3, 2017 Former long-time Pend- leton resident David J. Ward, 84, passed away August 3, 2017, at Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland. David was born August 26, 1932, in Stella, Nebraska, to Lionel Gilbert and Ella Louise Ward. David served in the United States Navy during the Korean War as a radio oper- ator. After his service in the Navy, David moved to Pendleton, Oregon, where he would marry Alice Mae Neely in 1953. Ward While living in Pendleton, David would begin a career as a U.S. postal carrier serving Pend- leton residents for 27.5 years until his retirement in 1992. David and his wife Alice enjoyed Saturday night dances as part of the Alons Dance Club at the VFW Hall in Pend- leton as well as their involve- ment with activities at Peace Lutheran Church. Following his retirement, David and wife Alice eventually moved to the Portland area in 1999 to be closer to family. One of David’s greatest passions was writing song lyrics, especially country and gospel. Faith in God and devotion to family were instrumental in his life. David was preceded in death by his wife Alice Ward, who passed away in 2008. David is survived by brother William of Castle Rock, Colo.; sister Norma of Kyle, Texas; and sons Chris Ward of Kirkland, Wash., and Steve Ward of Tigard, Ore. David is also survived by three grandchildren, fi ve great-grandchil- dren and numerous nephews and nieces. A graveside service will be held August 14, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. at Willamette National Ceme- tery in Portland. Young’s Funeral Home in Tigard, Ore., is in charge of arrangements. Messages to the family can be made using the online guestbook found at www.youngsfuner- alhome.org In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to: Continents For Christ, 11500 Redmond-Woodinville Road NE, Redmond, WA 98052. UPCOMING SERVICES WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9 NEVIL, IRMA — Viewing from 3-7 p.m. at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. THURSDAY, AUG. 10 NEVIL, IRMA — Funeral services at 10 a.m. at Stanfi eld Baptist Church, 310 N.E. Wheeler Ave., Stanfi eld. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Stanfi eld. MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 UKIAH SCHOOL DISTRICT, 8 a.m., Ukiah Community School, 201 Hill St., Ukiah. (541-427-3731) BLUE MOUNTAIN BOARD OF EDUCATION, 8:30 a.m., Blue Mountain Community College Pi- oneer Hall boardroom, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. (Shan- non Franklin 541-278-5951) MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Ir- rigon Public Library, 200 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541-676-9061) UMATILLA COUNTY FAIR BOARD, 9 a.m., Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center, 1705 E. Air- port Road, Hermiston. M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, 12 p.m., Mil- LOTTERY Monday, Aug. 7 Megabucks 11-14-15-16-27-44 Estimated jackpot: $5.6 million Lucky Lines 04-08-09-16-FREE-17-23- 26-29 Estimated jackpot: $24,000 Win for Life 19-34-47-55 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 5-3-9-5 4 p.m.: 1-5-3-1 7 p.m.: 4-7-0-1 10 p.m.: 8-4-9-3 Tuesday, Aug. 8 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 9-5-4-9 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 COM- MITTEE, 3:30 p.m., Pendleton City Hall administrative confer- ence room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (Julie Chase 541-966- 0204) RIVERSIDE SITE COUNCIL, 5:30 p.m., Riverside High School library, 210 N.E. Boardman Ave., Boardman. (541-676-9128) WESTON CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541-566-3313) ATHENA PLANNING COM- MISSION, 6:30 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St., Athena. (541-566-3862) ADAMS CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N. Main St., Adams. (541-566-9380) CONDON PLANNING COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Condon City Hall, 128 S. Main St., Condon. (541-384-2711) CONDON SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, 7 p.m., Condon Grade School, 220 S. East St., Condon. (541-384-2441) HERMISTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. (541-567-5521) STANFIELD SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, 7 p.m., Stanfi eld School District offi ce, 1120 N. Main St., Stanfi eld. (541-449-3305) UMATILLA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, 7 p.m., Fire Station 21, 320 S. First St., Herm- iston. (Reta Larson 541-567-8822) HELIX SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7:30 p.m., Helix School library, 120 Main St., Helix. (541-457-2175) THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 U M AT I L L A - M O R R O W COUNTY FARM BUREAU, 12 p.m., TBA, TBA, Pendleton. (Julie Spratling 541-457-8045) BOARDMAN RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 1 p.m., Boardman Fire Department, 300 S. Wilson Lane, Boardman. (541- 481-3473) HERMISTON PARKS & REC- REATION COMMISSION, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. (541- 567-5521) ATHENA CITY COUNCIL, 6:30 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St., Athena. (541-566-3862) UMATILLA SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, 7 p.m., Umatilla School District offi ce, 1001 Sixth St., Umatilla. (541-922-6500) 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. (541-289-9800) UMATILLA COUNTY FAIR BOARD, 9 a.m., Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center, 1705 E. Air- port Road, Hermiston. FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 EASTERN OREGON TRADE & EVENT CENTER AUTHORI- TY, 7 a.m., EOTEC main building, The family of Alvin Sather would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during the loss of our loved one. We appreciated the lovely flowers and delicious food that was provided for us. A special thank you to those that traveled from out of town and to Ken Huber from Burns Mortuary for his compassion, patience and help with the burial and Celebration of Life. Our loved one will be missed forever, but we know he will live in the hearts of all who shared their grief during this very difficult time. 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