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Page 6A RECORDS East Oregonian Saturday, December 30, 2017 OBITUARIES Carolyn Rostock Eddie “Gritter” Grabeel Pendleton May 1, 1926 - Dec. 13, 2017 Hermiston Pendleton Aug. 17, 1948 - Dec. 27, 2017 Oct. 19, 1954. - Dec. 24, 2017 Longtime Pendleton resident Carolyn Elizabeth (Williams) Rostock passed away at Callaway Gardens Care facility in Kennewick on Dec. 13, 2017. A graveside service will be held at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton, Oregon, on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at 11 a.m. Carolyn was born on May 1, 1926 in Oakland, New Jersey, to parents Edwin and Gertrude Williams. Rostock As a youth, Carolyn lived in Newport, California. Her family then moved to Springfield, OR where Carolyn graduated from Springfield High School. She attended Eastern Oregon College of Nursing in La Grande, Oregon, for two years and then served in the Cadet Nurse Corp during WWII. Married in 1947 to Ernest Rostock, she resided in Pend- leton for 68 years where she raised her three children. She was active in her children’s school activities and commu- nity events and supported her husband in his many activities. After her children were out of the house she worked as a school aide at McKay Creek grade school. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, where she held many positions of leadership, the National Insulator Association and the Pendleton Frontier Collectors Club. In 1980, Carolyn and her husband, Ernie, began a second career when they opened an antique store in Pendleton called “My Wife’s Antiques.” The store provided a perfect opportunity for the two of them to work together doing something they both enjoyed. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Bud Williams; grand- daughter Emily Louise Hart and grandson Jonathan Rostock. Carolyn is survived by daughter Jill Banister (Cliff), Pendleton; son Mark Rostock, Key Largo, Florida; daughter Julie Hart (Greg), Connell,Washington; grand- children Brian (Kelli) Hart, Seattle, Washington, Eric Hart (Chafen), Dallas Texas; great-grandchildren Allie, Lucy, Andrew, Hal, Dottie and Ruthie; and her dear and long time friend Barbara Irving, Pendleton. As a member of the greatest generation, Carolyn used her creative and artistic gifts in all areas of her life. Her passion was sharing and serving others. Her life was spent putting the needs of her family and friends first. She was an accomplished homemaker, mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a gift to her family and will be missed by all who knew her. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.pioneerchapel.com OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can in- clude small photos and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. 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 office. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. BRIEFLY SATURDAY, DEC. 30 SATURDAY CRAFTS FOR KIDS, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Drop-in craft time for kids. Free. (541-567- 2882) HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free drop-in project class for adults. (Roberta Lavadour 541- 278-9201) SUNDAY, DEC. 31 KIDS KLUB, 9:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 518 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. For children of all ages. Includes arts, crafts, mu- sic and more. Free. (Janet Collins 541-938-3854) 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) “AS THE BALL DROPS ON TIMES SQUARE”, 5:30 p.m., Maxwell Siding Event Center, 145 N. First Place, Hermiston. Murder mystery dinner theater presenta- tion features prime rib or lemon chicken, party favors and toasting in the New Year with sparkling ci- der. Formal wear encouraged but not required. Tickets are $45 per person. (541-571-7293 or 541- 567-8774) ADULT OPEN GYM, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Half-court basketball. Adults only. (541-276-8100) FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Join the jam session, or just listen. Light refreshments included. (Lau- ra Mecham 541-567-3141) THE SPAZMATICS, 8 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino Rivers Events Center, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton. New Wave geekiness meets outstanding mu- sicianship with flair and style. Tick- ets are available online or at the gift shop. (800-654-9453) MONDAY, JANUARY 1 HERMISTON RESOLUTION RUN, 10 a.m., Riverfront Park, Families, kids, strollers, and pets are all welcome! This is a free self-supported run/walk with no aid stations. The main 5K course follows the Oxbow trail starting and ending at Riverfront Park. An op- tional detour through the off-road trails. More details on Facebook. FIRST DAY SNOWSHOE HIKE, 11 a.m., Emigrant Springs State Heritage Park, 65068 Old Oregon Trail Highway, Meacham. Ring in the New Year with a snow- shoe hike. Meet at the day-use parking lot to the right of the en- trance. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes, and bring water, a cam- era and binoculars. Some snow- shoes will be available to use. Free. (Chris Havel 503-986-0722) TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center gymnasium, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Good mu- sic, new friends and indoor walking for health. Free. (541-276-8100) PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Li- brary, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. (541-449-1254) SENSORY EXPLORATION, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For ages 0-3. Sensory Bins provide endless ways for lit- tle ones to experience new things with all of their senses and boost essential skills. (541-276-1066) HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church parish hall, 565 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults, free for chil- dren 10 and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for utensils/ dishes. Bus service to parish hall by donation. (541-567-3582) BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and over or $5 for adults. (541- 481-3257) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puz- zles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541- 276-1926. (541-276-7101) CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Drop in for a group or individual craft project. All ages. (541-966-0380) LADIES NIGHT OUT, 6-8 p.m., Abby’s Pizza, 828 South- gate, Pendleton. Meet other ladies for food, fun and fellowship. Pizza and salad is provided. (Terri Hard- castle 541-276-6417) PENDLETON EAGLES TA- COS AND BINGO, 6 p.m., Pend- leton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Regular packet $10, special packet $5. Proceeds donated to local charities. Public welcome. (541-278-2828) INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Library, 490 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. Materials provid- ed. Bring snacks to share. (541- 922-0138) PENDLETON KNITTING GROUP, 6 p.m., Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0380) STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Pub- lic Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. For elementary school-age children. (541-938-8247) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center gymnasium, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Good mu- sic, new friends and indoor walking for health. Free. (541-276-8100) BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Pub- lic Library back entrance, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Engaging children and getting them excit- ed about music, improving motor skills and sparking creativity while supporting early literacy develop- ment. For children ages newborn to 4 years and parent/guardian. (541-567-2882) STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541- 567-2882) STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roos- evelt, Stanfield. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. (541-449- 1332) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puz- zles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541- 276-1926. (541-276-7101) Eddie “Gritter” Grabeel was born Aug. 17, 1948, in Ava, Missouri, the son of Scolan and Loeta (Elliott) Grabeel. He passed away in Richland, Washington, on Wednesday, Dec. 27 at the age of 69. Eddie moved from Missouri to Pendleton, Oregon, in 1954. He moved to Hermiston in 1960 and he graduated from Hermiston High School in the class of 1966. In 1968, he was drafted into the Army where he Grabeel served as an Army Ranger in the 75th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge in 1970, he returned to Herm- iston where he has resided since. Eddie worked in several careers such as; a lineman, for Union Pacific Railroad and as a construc- tion worker for Local 121. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, making canes and knives, and watching Jeopardy. Eddie married Kathryn in 1972, from this union three daughters were born, Karen, Kimberly and Karra. The couple later divorced. He was preceded in death by his mother, Loeta. He is survived by his three daughters, Karen (Gabriel) Owen of Lexington; Kimberly (Marco) Lopez of Herm- iston; Karra (Earl) VanFossen of Hermiston; parents, Scolan and Beverly Grabeel of Hermiston; brothers, Charles Grabeel of Herm- iston and Keith (Cindy) Grabeel of Wenatchee, Wash- ington; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at the Burns Mortuary Chapel in Hermiston. Burial with military honors will follow in the Hermiston Cemetery. A celebration will follow at the Cozy Corner Tavern (198 E. Main St., Herm- iston, Oregon). Family suggest memo- rial donation in Eddie’s memory be made to the Hermiston V.F.W. Post 4750. His family wishes to offer a special thank you to caregiver Glynis Newman. To leave an online condolence for the family, go to www.burnsmortuary- hermiston.com Edward L. Ruttan Edward L. “Opa” Ruttan, 63, of Pendleton, Oregon, passed away suddenly on Dec. 24, 2017, in Renton, Wa s h i n g t o n , shortly after his acceptance to the lung transplant list. Ed was born in Pendleton, Oregon, on Oct. 19, 1954, to Ross and June (Catterall) Ruttan. Ed absolutely loved his home- town of Pendleton, Oregon. After graduating from Pendleton High School in 1972, he joined the Army where he Ruttan honorably served 20 years handling logistics. He did two tours in Berlin, which was his favorite place that he served. He married the love of his life, Ellen Rideout (or Els, My Precious), on Nov. 30, 1996. He loved his dogs, Dobermans from years ago, Yahtzee and Xena; and more recently smaller companions, Miss Pixie, Miss Pickles, Missie and Zorro. Ed leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity. He was an avid jokester and was always making others smile. Ed “Opa” is survived by his precious wife, Ellen; brother, Bill Ruttan; stepdaughter, Staci and husband Andy Roberts; stepson, Paris White; grand- children, Leanna Hunt-Shippen- tower and husband Nacheoa Shippen- tower, Brittanni Hunt, Justin Roberts, Chelsea and husband Jared Brown, and Tessa Marie White; great-grandchil- dren, Devon, Jaxxon and Emrys S h i p p e n t o w e r, Jocelyn and Brooklyn Smallz, and Lynley Jean Brown. He was predeceased by his parents and grandson, Daniel White. Funeral service with military honors will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Inurnment will take place at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon, will take place at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign our on line condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com. Thomas George Waterland Pendleton DEATH NOTICES Irene F Boatright Athena May 14, 1947 - Dec. 27, 2017 Irene F Boatright, 70, of Athena died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at her residence in Athena. She was born May 14, 1947. There will be a service Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Robert W. Grant North Bend Feb. 1, 1925 - Dec. 24, 2017 Former Pendleton resident Robert W. Grant, 92, of North Bend died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Coos Bay. He was born Feb. 1, 1925, in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. Arrangements are with Coos Bay Chapel. To view the full obituary and sign the online guest book, visit www.coosbayareafunerals.com UPCOMING SERVICES SATURDAY, DEC. 30 FORBES, LAVADA — Celebration of life service at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. RENICK, MAX — Graveside service with military honors at 11 a.m. at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Umatilla. A celebration of life service follow at 1 p.m. at Columbia View Community Church, 1230 E. Highway 730, Irrigon. ZUMWALT, RON — Graveside service with military honors at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. April 24, 1928 - Dec. 25, 2017 Tom was born Thomas great-great-grandchildren; George (Gorgeous) Water- sisters, Wanda Gundlach and land to Luther T. and Kate I. Helen Fahrni; his brother, (Hahn) Waterland on April Luther Waterland; and many 24, 1928, in Camp Crook, nieces and nephews. He is South Dakota. On Christmas preceded in death by his morning 2017, parents; brother, Tom passed quietly Ted; his son, after a very brief George; and his illness in Pendleton, special friend, Fern Oregon. Levno. Tom was a A viewing will teacher with the be held at Burns Pendleton School Mortuary of Pend- District for 27 years leton on Thursday, and worked simul- Jan. 4, 2018, from taneously for the 1-5 p.m. Funeral Umatilla County service will be Sheriff’s depart- Waterland held at Peace ment (his dream Lutheran Church in job) as an officer and later as Pendleton on Friday, Jan. 5, an investigator. He touched 2018, at 11 a.m. A luncheon too many lives to count. will follow. The interment Tom is survived by his will take place at 2 p.m. spouse, Marge Waterland Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at Olney (even though they were Cemetery. separated for many years For a full life story please they remained friends), visit www.burnsmortuary. his children, Richard, com. The family invites Judi Emerick, DiAnn you to leave your name and Taylor, Michelle Williams, stories of Tom in the online Michael, Dan Swanson, guest book. Sandi Collins and Rick Burns Mortuary of Swanson; 22 grandchildren; Pendleton is in charge of 23 great-grandchildren; two arrangements. More than 3 months after Maria, barely half of Puerto Rico has power SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico authorities said Friday that nearly half of power customers in the U.S. territory still lack electricity more than three months after Hurricane Maria, sparking outrage among islanders who accuse the government of mismanaging its response to the Category 4 storm. Officials said 55 percent of the nearly 1.5 million customers have power, marking the first time the government has provided that statistic since Maria hit on Sept. 20 with winds of up to 154 mph. Officials had previously reported only power generation, which stands at nearly 70 percent of pre-storm levels. “It’s just extraordinary that it is still so far away from being 100 percent recovered,” said Susan Tierney, a senior adviser for Denver-based consulting company Analysis Group who testified before a U.S. Senate committee on efforts to restore power in Puerto Rico. “I’m not aware of any time in recent decades since the U.S. has electrified the entire economy that there has been an outage of this magnitude.” One of Puerto Rico’s 78 municipali- ties remains entirely without power, and it’s unclear when some electricity will be restored to the central mountain town of Ciales. Crews this week restored power for the first time to parts of the southeast coastal town of Yabucoa, which received the first hit from Maria. Among those still in the dark is Christian Pagan, 58, who lives near the capital of San Juan and said it was the government’s fault that a large number of people still don’t have power. “Everybody saw that the devastation was great, but I don’t understand why they’re trying to sell people something that’s not real,” he said of the explana- tions the government has provided as to why power has not been fully restored. AP Photo/Carlos Giusti, File In this Dec. 21 file photo, barrio Patron resident Karina Santiago Gonzalez works on a small power plant in Morovis, Puerto Rico. “The first month was lost to bureaucracy and an uncoordinated reaction.” He especially criticized the power company’s former director, Ricardo Ramos, who resigned in late October after signing a $300 million contract for a Montana-based company that had only two full-time employees when the storm hit. Ramos also had said that he did not activate mutual-aid agreements with power companies in the U.S. main- land in part because there was no way to communicate with them. It is not yet known what percentage of businesses and homes now have electricity. Power company spokesman Geraldo Quinones told The Associated Press that officials are still working to obtain that data, stressing that the optical fiber that helps provide the number of customers with power and other data was destroyed by the hurricane. Gov. Ricardo Rossello had pledged 95 percent power generation by Dec. 15, while the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers has said the entire island will have power by May. Fredyson Martinez, vice president of a union that represents workers with Puerto Rico’s power company, told the AP on Friday that a recent study by local engineers found that 90 percent of industries and 75 percent of businesses already have power, meaning residential areas are disproportionately in the dark. Martinez also said that a lack of supplies and equipment is slowing power restoration efforts, echoing an early concern by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which also has said that Puerto Rico’s rough terrain presents another challenge.