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RECORDS Wednesday, October 18, 2017 East Oregonian Page 5A Irene Viola (Faro) Van Den Driessche Susana Arroyo Irene May (Potter) Kelly Loon Lake, Wash. April 30, 1949 - October 4, 2017 Pendleton August 10, 1989 - October 13, 2017 Milton-Freewater June 22, 1927 - October 12, 2017 Irene Viola (Faro) Van Irene was a very kind and Den Driessche passed away giving person, always helping on Wednesday, October 4, someone who was down 2017, at a hospice facility and needed help. She taught in Spokane, Wash. She was a group of young wives, diagnosed with corticobasal friends of her son and daugh- degeneration (CBD), a ter-in-law, how to can pickles disease that affects the nerves and other food products. and muscles with a shrinkage Irene and her family loved of multiple areas of the mountains and the brain. lake fishing. She Irene was born will be greatly April 30, 1949, in missed. Pendleton, Ore., to Irene is survived Charles and Elsie by her husband (Boyer) Faro. Irene Darrel; a son Judd, lived at Nolin, Ore., his wife Melissa, and attended school and grandson at Echo, Ore., Carter; her mother, graduating in 1967. Elsie (Boyer) Faro She attended Blue of Echo; a brother, Mountain Commu- Van Den Driessche Louis Faro of nity College in Hermiston; a sister, Pendleton and graduated from Janet Logan of Pendleton; the LPN nursing program in and numerous aunts, uncles 1968. and cousins. She worked at St. Anthony Irene was preceded in Hospital, Pendleton Commu- death by her father, Charles nity Hospital and several Faro; a brother, Charles; a places in Spokane, retiring sister, Debra; and both sets of years later because of an grandparents. injury on the job. Services are Saturday, Irene met Darrel and they October 21 at 11 a.m. at Burns were married on April 21, Mortuary in Hermiston. A 1973. They had one son, luncheon will follow at noon Judd. Judd and Melissa were at Our Lady of Angels Cath- married and had one son, olic Church, with burial at 3 Carter, who is 14 years old. p.m. at the Echo Cemetery. She dearly loved her family. In lieu of flowers, the Irene and Darrel lived at family suggests donations to Loon Lake, Wash. a charity of choice. Marion Lee Palmer Ione November 9, 1935 - October 16, 2017 Marion Lee Palmer, 81, of Ione died Monday, October 16, 2017, at Richland, Wash- ington. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Ione Community Church with concluding service and burial to follow at High View Cemetery in Ione. He was born November 9, 1935, at Heppner, the son of Marion and Geneva Pettyjohn Palmer. Lee was raised and attended school at Ione where he graduated from Ione High School in 1954. He farmed in Palmer the Ione area for most of his life. On February 26, 1956, he married Mary Ann Jensen at Heppner. The couple made their home at Ione where they raised four daughters. He was a member of the Ione Community Church, where he served as deacon at one time, the Willow Grange where he served as master and assistant steward for several years, and served as president of Small Woodlands for several years. Lee was also a member of the Cattleman’s Association, Sheep Growers Association, Wool Growers Association, and the Oregon Wheat League and served on the Morrow County Rodeo Board. He enjoyed his grandchil- dren and attending their activities and spending time in the mountains. Lee is survived by his wife Mary Ann Palmer; daugh- ters Barb Zeller and her husband Norm, Donna Rietmann and her husband Joe, Debora Wood and her husband Dan, and Anita Pranger and her husband David; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ione Community Church, P.O. Box 346, Ione, OR 97843 or to the Ione Education Foundation, P.O. Box 61, Ione, OR 97843. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in care of arrange- ments. Michael Randolph ‘Mike’ Lott Lake Oswego August 18, 1961 - October 11, 2017 Michael “Mike” Randolph Lott, 56, of Lake Oswego, Oregon, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at his home. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Heppner Masonic Cemetery, Heppner, Oregon. A meal and cele- bration of life will be held at the Heppner Elks Lodge following the graveside service. This is Mike Lott’s story: Mike was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly. He had a passion for classic cars, hot rods, and a love for the game of golf. He was a golf medalist on the high school golf team and enjoyed sharing his passion of the game with his children. Mike was also a gifted artist and could sketch, design, draw, and paint virtually anything. He was extremely creative and was very inge- nuitive. Mike’s story starts on August 18, 1961, in Portland, Oregon, the middle child to Randolph E. Lott and Bernice L. Lott. He grew up in Heppner and had a strong work ethic. He was an aspiring business man from a young age, strongly influenced by his father. By the age of 15 he started his own lawn mowing business, and cleaning business with a high school friend. In his late teens, a local auto body owner, and Lott’s Electric employee, sparked Mike’s interest in fast cars. Unbeknownst to his parents, Mike built a motor for his ’67 Camaro in the basement of their home. By golly, was Randy surprised! After graduating from Heppner High School, Mike attended Blue Mountain Community College. While attending college, Mike had an auto repair hobby in Lexington, which soon developed into a successful auto body repair business, Lexington Auto Body. He was the owner-operator of Lexington Auto Body until 1987. He married Shelly Biddle, and moved to Pendleton where he was employed at Pendleton Auto Body, and taught auto repair night classes at Blue Mountain Community College. In 1987, their son Lance was born; three years later in 1990, their daughter Jenessa joined the family. He was a devoted father who supported his children in their activities. Mike eventually expanded his career path and was owner of Property Damage Appraisers in Pendleton. He later moved to Portland and was the quality control production manager at Leif’s Auto Collision Repair. Mike is survived by his son Lance Lott of Pendleton, daughter Jenessa Lott of Bend, mother Bernice L. Lott and a sister Patti Pappas both of Heppner. He was preceded in death by his dad Randy Lott, and a brother Don Lott. Memorial contributions may be made to the Willow Creek Country Club, P.O. Box 64, Heppner, OR 97836. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in care of arrangements. Susana Arroyo, 28, of Pendleton passed away on October 13, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Susie was born on August 10, 1989, to Mario and Maria (Quezada) Arroyo in Pendleton, Oregon. She leaves behind a legacy of positivity, determination, and an overall zest for life. Never taking “no” for an answer began at a very young age for Susie. Her diagnosis with Muscular Dystrophy at 5 years old didn’t Arroyo stop her from attending Harry Jr. Academy, graduating in 2008, then BMCC and eventually receiving her bachelor’s degree in elementary educa- tion and multidisciplinary studies form Eastern Oregon University in 2016. You would always see a bright-eyed smile on Susie’s face. She enjoyed playing the piano, listening to music and cheering on her Seattle Seahawks. A for sure high- light was any time she was able to spend with children, especially her nephews. She was passionate about staying positive about her condition and was always researching cures and trials – even making a trip to Washington, D.C., to speak on it. She was a constant advocate and inspiration and stayed highly involved in the local community along with national platforms. She served as a mentor to young children and teens, secretary for Clearview Mediation and Disability Resource Center, PPMD’s Adult Advisory Committee, and an active member the Seventh-day Adventist Church. An East Oregonian article published in August about her battle to try out new medications is a testament of her dedication to prog- ress for herself and others’ suffering. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Zenaida Arroyo. She is survived by her parents; grandparents Mateo and Amelia Quezada and Nazario Arroyo; brother Mario Jr. (Steffane) Arroyo; nephews Maddux and Maverick Arroyo; multiple aunts and uncles and cousins; and many “adopted” nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 2-6 p.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. (Other service arrangements once they are established.) Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Deborah Lynn Hayes Hermiston March 13, 1953 - October 14, 2017 Deborah Lynn Hayes, 64, of Hermiston passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Deborah was born March 13, 1953, in Haworth, Oklahoma, the daughter of Walter and Sylvia (Young) Laney. As a child, her family moved to Sweet Home, Oregon, where Deborah attended school and grad- uated from Sweet Home High School in the class of Hayes 1971. She married Dennis Hayes in Sweet Home, Oregon, on October 9, 1976. The couple lived in Sweet Home for many years until moving to Hermiston in 1999. Deborah loved the trees and mountains of western Oregon. She enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with her family, especially the grand- children and great-grand- children. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Dennis of Herm- iston; daughter Kathleen Hayes of Hermiston; sisters Brenda, Patricia and Peggy; brother Troy; grandchildren Ashley, Brandon and Austin; and great-grandchil- dren Andrea, JJ, Branson and Sophia. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Burns Mortuary chapel, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston, Ore. To leave an online condo- lence for the family go to www.burnsmortuaryherm- iston.com Janet Sue (Fraser) Spomer Hermiston August 24, 1945 - October 14, 2017 Janet Sue (Fraser) Spomer of Hermiston, Ore., passed away on Saturday, October 14th, 2017, surrounded by her family, after suffering a catastrophic stroke. Janet was born in Napa, California, on August 24, 1945, to Edward Francis and Wilma Rose (Fell) Fraser. She was united in marriage to John Spomer on June 23, 1968. Both Janet and John attended the University of Kansas, where she received her bach- elor’s degree. She taught full-time in Spomer both the Portland and Hermiston, Oregon, school districts until the birth of their daughter, Abigail Christine, in 1982. Janet was very active in her church and enjoyed singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, attending women’s Bible study, and quilting. She was a member of the Hermiston, Oregon, Chapter CV of P.E.O. where she had served as president and secretary over the years. John and Janet were both active in the Hermiston community; Janet loved her home and the close friendships she shared with many people. Always smiling, Janet brought love and laughter to every occasion; she was a truly sweet, loving, and genuine person. Her love for her family and her dogs was infinite and she treasured her time with them. Camping, traveling, reading, music, art, and animals were a few of the things that made Janet happy. She found joy in decorating for each season and brought a special warmth to the holidays. If you knew her, you were blessed and she will be greatly missed. Janet is survived by her husband John; daughter Abbie (Josh); sister Judy (George); and numerous nieces, nephew, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at two o’clock on Friday, October 20, 2017. The church is located at 485 W. Locust Ave., Hermiston, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Janet’s name to the Herm- iston, Oregon, Chapter CV of P.E.O or the Humane Society of Eastern Oregon. Please sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. Irene May (Potter) Kelly, Milton-Freewater, Oregon, passed away October 12, 2017, at Park Manor Reha- bilitation and Retirement Center in Walla Walla, Washington, at the age of 90 years. Memorial services will be October 20, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater, Ore. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital, Milton-Freewater Little League or Pioneer Posse through the funeral Kelly home. Irene was born June 22, 1927, in Bird City, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Nellie (Halligan) Potter. She was the oldest of five chil- dren. Her family moved to Milton-Freewater after she completed the eighth grade. She met Melvin Kelly through her uncle Orval Potter and the couple were married November 22, 1947, in Couer d’Alene, Idaho. Irene worked as a cook in various eating establish- ments in town, but she was best known for her famous fried chicken dinner at the Elks Club. She was a member of numerous clubs in and out of town: The Royal Neighbors, Integrity Rebekah Lodge #175, Forks Friendship Club, Lady Elks, Eastern Star, Fruitvale Extension Club and Antique Club in Pendleton. She received Citizen of the Year in 2009 from the Elks Lodge, Honorary Award for outstanding service in 2007 from the Pioneer Posse, a Certificate of Appreciation for her loyalty and valuable service in 1981 from the Blue Mountain Senior Center and the Senior Citizen Center, Golden Pioneer Award at the 61st annual Milton-Free- water Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet in 2008 and in 2013 she was honored with the title Pioneer Queen for the Weston Pioneer Days. Irene was fondly known as “Grandma” or “Granny” by loved ones. You could always see her at her grandchildren’s sporting events. She ran the Little League concession stand for well over 10 years. She enjoyed playing Bunco and Bingo. One of her favorite sayings was “Bingo Ring!” She is survived by seven children: Phyllis Shell and Terry (Bill) Cross, both of Milton-Freewater, Ore., Charlotte (Dan) Prewitt of Ceres, Calif., Mike (Tammie) Kelly of Pend- leton, Ore., Lisa Kelly of Eugene, Ore., Jerry (Karen) Kelly and Larry (Debbie) Kelly of Milton-Freewater, Ore.; an uncle, Orval Potter; sister Arlene Carlson; 28 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Nellie Potter, brothers Jimmy and Walter (Bing) Potter, and sister Elain Morris and her husband Melvin Kelly. To leave a condo- lence online visit www. munsellerhodes.com Kirby Tye Pete Pendleton April 5, 1965 - October 17, 2017 Kirby Tye Pete, 52, was born April 5, 1965, to Lillie Yazzie Pete and Gilbert Pete in Arizona. He passed away on October 17, 2017, in Pendleton, Oregon. Kirby was raised in Low Mountain, Ariz., by his Cheii’ Pete and Maasani’ Alice Bedonie, whom he loved dearly. Kirby graduated from Many Farms High School, Many Farms, Arizona. He also attended Haskell Indian University in Lawrence, Kansas, and Kicking Horse Job Corp in Ronan, Pete Montana. He later attended electrician training where he obtained his license as a manufacturing plant electrician. Kirby was a member of the Navajo Nation in Arizona. Kirby lived in Arizona for much of his early life. He married and had a son Kyle Tye. In 1988 he came to Oregon to participate in the Tygh Valley All Indian Rodeo and never looked back. Kirby met Celeste Reves; they married and he moved to Pilot Rock, Ore., and had three more children, Tyera Alice, Taylor Alaine and a baby boy who died at birth. Many years later he also had another young child, Talen Allyn. Kirby worked for Loui- siana Pacific Lumber Mill in Pilot Rock for many years. He continued to work as the head manufacturing plant electrician when the company changed hands to Kinzua Resources and later Boise Cascade. Kirby love to rodeo and could always be found with a rope in his hand, roping whatever moved, whether it be the kids or the dogs or on the back of a bucking bronc. He has passed his love for rodeo on to his beautiful daughters. DENTAL Itsuratce Kirby is survived by his children Kyle Tye Pete, Dennehotso, Ariz., Tyera Alice Pete, Pablo, Montana, Taylor Alaine Pete, Edmond, Oklahoma, and Talen Allyn Pete, Pilot Rock Ore.; his wife Celeste Reves; mother Lillie Pete, Arizona; sisters Felipita Quinones, North Carolina, Joanne Deschenie, Arizona, and Ardith Pete, Arizona; and brothers Clendon Pete, Arizona, Vernell Keams, Nevada, Darryl Thomas, Arizona, and Edison Yazzie, Warm Springs, Ore. Kirby was preceded in death by his infant son, father Gilbert Pete, and grandparents Pete and Alice Bedonie. Traditional services were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at Burns Mortuary followed by dinner at Mission Long- house. Disposition will be by cremation and remains will be taken back to Arizona to be spread by his daughters at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com. 10/18 Cineplex Show Times $5 Classic Movie 12:00 PM The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Happy Death Day (PG 13) 5:00 7:30 10:10 The Foreigner (R) 4:40 7:10 10:00 Blade Runner 2049 (R) 3:00* 6:20 9:40 My Little Pony (PG) 4:30 7:00 9:30 Physiciats Mutual Itsuratce Compaty A less expetsive way to help get the dettal care you deserve If you’re over 50, you can get coverage for about $1 a day* Keep your own dentist! 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