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Wednesday, September 6, 2017 RECORDS East Oregonian Frank John ‘Harkie’ Harkenrider Alice M. Tatone PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Hermiston December 25, 1926 - July 24, 2017 The Dalles August 2, 1922 - August 29, 2017 Frank John “Harkie” One Fan! Harkenrider, of Hermiston, As a member of the Desert was born on December 25, Shrine Club he was proud to 1926, in Hermiston, Oregon, have helped over 300 children to parents George be admitted to the and Thelma Keel Shriner’s Hospital. Harkenrider. He died He was a member of on July 24, 2017, in the Masonic Lodge, Hermiston, Oregon, Elks Lodge, Eagles at the age of 90 Lodge, Chamber years. of Commerce, Harkie attended Umatilla Historical all 12 years of school Society, CRC in Hermiston, gradu- Board, Hermiston ating from Herm- Boosters Club, iston Union High Echo Booster’s School in 1945. He Club and Hermiston attended Oregon Babe Ruth Baseball State University Program, serving in Corvallis until as commissioner he was called into for several years. military service. Harkenrider He attended both Upon his honorable the Methodist and discharge, he Christian churches, attended Eastern Oregon but his “calling” was commu- College in La Grande. Three nity service “to put Hermiston years later he transferred to on the map.” This was when the University of Oregon in Hermiston was added to the Eugene. milepost in Pioneer Square in He lacked one credit to earn Portland. his degree before his dad told He is survived by his him, “No more Joe College, wife of 63 years, Beverly; time to go to work.” In 1950, daughters Lorene Aasrud he went into business with and Paul, Lenette Selle and his father. He took ownership Ed, and Marla Cardenas and and worked as a Union Oil Manuel; fi ve granddaughters, consignee for 30 years until he “The Fabulous Five”: Kendra sold out in 1980. He continued and Jason Quintero, Lindsay to work in the petroleum busi- Christie, Sara Selle, Kelly and ness until he retired in 1998. Ryan Robinson, and Kacie On November 10, 1954, and Sam Upperman; and three Frank married Beverly Bellus great-grandchildren: Bryson at the United Methodist Selle, Avalon Quintero and Church in Hermiston. Frank Brayton Christie. served on the Hermiston City A celebration of life service Council from 1959 until 2012. will be held on Saturday, Following his father’s foot- September 9, 2017, at 11:15 steps of civic service, he ran a.m. at the Hermiston High for mayor and had a 10-year School commons, Hermiston, run, becoming the fi rst ever Oregon. A private burial will father and son to be mayor of be held at the Hermiston Hermiston. Cemetery, Hermiston, Between work and city Oregon. Those who wish may make business, he never missed a Hermiston High School contributions in his honor to sporting event, traveling all the Harkenrider Senior Center. Please sign the online over the state to see a game — even making it in his later condolence book at burnsmor- years to see Hermiston for the tuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Herm- fi rst time become state football champions. He was known to iston, Oregon, is in care of many as Hermiston’s Number arrangements. Curtis Milton Stanton Jr. Pendleton August 2, 1947 - September 3, 2017 Curtis Milton Stanton Jr. was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on August 2, 1947, and passed away at 4:46 a.m. September 3, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington. A visi- tation will be held at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton from 10-2 on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Funeral service to be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Beatty Valley Gospel Mission (Beatty Church), 42726 Walnut St., in Beatty, Oregon. Lunch to follow. Stanton Curt was a strong family man, he kept all his family close to his heart — always remem- bered everyone’s birthdays. He was loved by so many. In his early days, he was a logger and choke setter working in the southern Oregon woods and Happy Camp, California, area. He worked for a time in Chiloquin with the Forest Service and Archie Area digging for artifacts. He lived with his mom in Portland for fi ve years until she passed, then lived with his sister Lee before moving to Pendleton where he resided for 18 years. Curt is survived by his sisters Ilene Lee Stanton Oleary, Christine Stanton, Rosie Duran, Jackie Davies and Elizabeth Maldonado; brother Byron Stanton; nieces Trina Crader, Christi Jasso, Karlee Wright, Raquel, Gina, Cianna and Brandy; and nephews Stephen Jasso, Eclipse and Shyam, Jordan Crader, Ryder Princehouse, Morgan Prince- house, Michael Lunetta, Brandon, Anthony, Nick, Eric, Ramon, Nestor Esqueda and James Esqueda. Special thank you to Grady and Patricia Barnes, who graciously cared for Curt over the last 11 years. As Mickey Mouse would say: “I’m Badder than Bad!” Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com. Shirley Flink Kennewick, Wash. May 11, 1928 - September 2, 2017 Shirley Flink was born May 11, 1928, in Longview, Washington, to Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Cobb. They moved to Portland, Oregon, when she was 13 months old and she grew up there. Shirley attended Wood- stock Grade School and graduated from Franklin High School in June 1945. She worked a year at Western Union. On May 25, 1946, Shirley married Joseph John Flink at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Portland. They lived in the Columbia River Gorge for eight years where their three children were born. In 1954, Joe was trans- ferred to McNary Dam in Umatilla, Oregon. Their chil- dren grew up in Hermiston, Oregon. Shirley and Joe were divorced in 1978. Shirley was hired by Battelle, Pacifi c Northwest Laboratory until her retire- ment. On July 1, 2006, Shirley moved to The Royal Columbian Assisted Living in Kennewick, Washington, then moved to Ruan’s Garden in Kennewick. Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter, Jaclyn Jean Sievers, her parents, a brother and a sister. She is survived by her son Ron Flink and his wife Jane, and daughter Carla Windham and her husband, Chad. She is also survived by her son-in-law Bart Sievers and his wife, Susan. She has fi ve grandchildren, fi ve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held Monday, September 11, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1401 S. Union St., Kennewick. The family invites you to sign their online tribute wall at ww.muellersfuneral- homes.com Alice M. Tatone, 95, former longtime Boardman resident, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017, in The Dalles. A graveside service with mili- tary honors will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the Riverview Ceme- tery in Boardman, with a reception to follow at the Boardman Senior Center. She was born in Boardman on August 2, 1922, the daughter of Charles and Mary Louise Dillabough Tatone Wicklander. Mary Louise passed away when Alice was 3½ years old. In 1931 the family moved to La Grande where Alice attended school. After high school she went to Oregon State College and then to Kinman Business University. Alice left college and joined the United States Navy right after Pearl Harbor. She was the fi rst WAVE in Oregon sworn in on the radio station KOIN. In 1944 she married Joseph “Joe” Tatone and they moved to Arlington where Joe was raised. Joe worked with his family on the farm and Alice had a Merle Norman studio. The couple later moved to Portland where Alice attended Reed College and Joe took classes at Portland State University and worked on the river dredges. In 1952 they moved to Boardman, Oregon, with their 2-year-old daughter Linda Jo and their 2-month-old son Joseph Jr. “Jody.” They converted the Cottage Inn into a home and opened a restaurant and lounge called the Hitchin’ Post. They ran the Hitchin’ Post and Joe did some farming and cattle ranching. In 1968 with the displacement of the town of Boardman from the John Day Dam they built Dodge City Inn (restaurant-lounge-and motel). Joe passed away in 1999. The family continued to own and operate Dodge City Inn business until 2012. Alice was a member of the Tillicum Club and was president of the OFWC Junior Women’s Club of Oregon. She also served as the president of the 4th District of the Oregon Federation of Women’s Club. During the ’60s Alice was the leader of several 4-H clubs. In 1967 she became a coun- selor for Western Business University. Her position took her around the state speaking to high school students about business education. In 1965 she received an insurance license and sold insurance and later she also received a real estate license and sold real estate. In 1991 at the age of 69 she wanted to fulfi ll a promise she made to her father when she left college to join the Navy and she went back to college and graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Joe Tatone. Survivors include her daughter Linda Jo Smith and her husband Roger of Condon and her son Jody Tatone and his wife Cindy of Roseburg, six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren that where the joy of her life. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Gilliam Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 85, Condon, OR 97823. Sweeney Mortuary of Condon is in care of arrange- ments. Stella E. Kirkham Pendleton June 4, 1917 - August 23, 2017 Mrs. Kirkham, 100, a life- long resident of Pendleton, died Wednesday, August 23, at Juniper House assisted living facility in Pendleton. Stella was born June 4, 1917, to August and Clara (Hoeft) Buttke. She was raised on a working wheat farm and attended a small country school southwest of Pendleton. Stella married Howard Kirkham on July 21, 1942. She then traveled to Cali- fornia where she helped build Liberty Ships during her husband’s military training. Later, while he was stationed in the Aleutian Islands, she moved to Seattle to work as a riveter on B-17 bombers for Boeing. The couple returned to their Pendleton home in July 1945, where she remained until 2017. Stella was happy to be able to start her family. She raised both a daughter and a son. She loved being a wife, mother and homemaker. In her mid-40s she completed the Blue Mountain Commu- nity College licensed practical nursing program and worked at St. Anthony Hospital, where she was particularly skilled in working with pediatric patients. She retired from nursing in 1982. Howard died in 1969, but Stella remained in their marital home and continued to focus on the things that were important to her. She was an avid reader who loved the library. She was skilled in needlework, including knitting, crocheting and tatting. She was also a gifted gardener, growing abundant fruits, vegetables and fl owers. The front fence of her home was lined with colorful roses that she tended for over half of a century. Stella enjoyed spending time with her family. She particularly enjoyed family visits with her nieces, nephews and their children over Memorial Day week- ends. Survivors include her chil- dren Janet Jensen and James Kirkham; grandchildren Sarah Jensen, Rachel Jensen and Samantha Brown; and fi ve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, all of her brothers and sisters and son-in-law Patrick Jensen. There will be no funeral service, at her request. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.pioneerchapel.com James C. ‘J.C.’ Halladay Meacham May 15, 1945 - August 31, 2017 James C. Halladay passed away August 31, 2017. He was born in La Grande in 1945 to John Halladay Sr. and Louise Clark, brother of Eugene Osborn and John Halladay Jr. He graduated from Herm- iston High School in 1963 and worked for Union Pacifi c Railroad until he retired in 1998. J.C. loved the mountains, the outdoors, riding four- wheelers and being with his friends. He is the loving father of three children: Betty Winkler, Rodney Halladay and Darin Halladay. He has seven grandchildren and fi ve great-grandchildren. We all love you, and you will be greatly missed. FRIDAY 4:14 a.m. - A woman was yelling at a baby at Blue Mountain Village Apartments, Southwest Goodwin Avenue, Pendleton. 9:15 a.m. - A female was yelling and throwing chairs in New York Richie’s on Southeast Emigrant Avenue, Pendleton. She was arrested by Pendleton Police. 12:12 p.m. - Shots fi red reported at Hoosier Road in Stanfi eld. 3:02 p.m. - A woman reported that her grandchildren were walking home at East Pine Avenue and Southeast Seventh Street, when a woman in a white Camaro with a black stripe approached the children and made comments that one child needed to stop picking on his brother. The children were scared because they didn’t know who this person was or why she knew they were brothers. 9:28 p.m. - A missing man was reported at Baggett Lane, Hermiston. 10:11 p.m. - Shots fi red reported at Chenoweth Avenue and John Day Street in Umatilla. 11:05 p.m. - A vehicle went into the ditch on Highway 11 in Adams. SATURDAY 11:52 a.m. - A second locomotive was reported on fi re at South Thielsen and West Buckley streets, Echo. 2:59 p.m. - Three boys were taking items off of vehicles at Pendleton Riverside Apartments, Northwest Carden Avenue, Pendleton. 2:19 p.m. - An assault was reported at Vetter Lane and West Spearman Road, Hermiston. 5:51 p.m. - A male reported a female hitting him at Harvest Foods on 6th Street in Umatilla. SUNDAY 2:15 a.m. - Shots fi red were reported at McNary Beach, Beach Access Road, Umatilla. 2:38 p.m. - Two men were shoving each other and appeared to be getting ready to fi ght at Southwest 20th Street. Pendleton police made an arrest. MONDAY 4:03 p.m. - A prowler was reported in the barn at Agnew Road, Hermiston. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Monday •Umatilla Tribal Police arrested Thomas Soaring Eagle, 35, address not provided, for dangerous drugs and on a misde- meanor failure to appear warrant. •Milton-Freewater police arrested Adalberto Garcia Lara, 32, address not provided, for felony domestic violence charges of fourth-degree assault and strangulation, misdemeanor harass- ment, and for driving under the infl uence of intoxicants (alcohol). Tuesday •Pendleton police arrested J. Maston Wornell, 37, address not provided, for possession of methamphetamine, attempting to elude/fl ee police, resisting arrest and on four felony failure to appear warrants. DEATH NOTICES Doris T. Haney Hermiston Nov. 16, 1925 - Aug. 31, 2017 Doris T. Haney, 91, of Hermiston died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Hermiston. She was born Nov. 16, 1925, in Birmingham, England. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Kimberly Ann ‘Kim’ Muldoon Hermiston March 5, 1961 - Sept. 2, 2017 Kimberly Ann “Kim” Muldoon, 56, of Hermiston died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Hermiston. She was born March 5, 1961, in Jamestown, N.D. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com Joseph C. Watkins Pendleton April 7, 1965 - Sept. 2, 2017 Joseph C. Watkins, 52, of Pendleton died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Pendleton. He was born April 7, 1965, in Portland. A memorial service will be held Monday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www. pioneerchapel.com. UPCOMING SERVICES WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 No services scheduled THURSDAY, SEPT. 7 BAKER, DALE — Graveside service at 11 a.m. at the Lexington Cemetery. 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. 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