RECORDS
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
East Oregonian
OBITUARIES
DEATH NOTICES
Don E. Anderson
Ronald Jean Price
Eligah ‘Lee’ Byrd
Arlington
May 30, 1932 - January 1, 2018
Pendleton
June 30, 1948 - December 29, 2017
Pendleton
Sept. 23, 1923 - Jan. 2, 2018
Don E. Anderson, 85, the Western States Hereford
of Arlington passed away Association. In 1990 and
January 1, 2018, surrounded 1991 he was selected by the
by family in Heppner, American Hereford Asso-
Oregon. A grave-
ciation to judge
side service will be
Hereford carloads
held on Monday,
at the National
January 8, 2018,
Western Livestock
at 11 a.m. at the
Show in Denver,
Arlington Ceme-
Colorado. Don also
tery in Arlington,
enjoyed watching
Oregon. A reception
high school and
will follow at the
college
sporting
Gronquist Building
events,
traveling
in Arlington.
to Hereford bull
He was born
sales and visiting
May 30, 1932, the
with people in the
only son of Edgar
livestock industry.
and
Margaret
He
was
a
M c K i n n e y
member of the
Anderson.
He
Oregon
Cattle-
grew up on the Anderson
man’s Association,
family ranch in the
Oregon
Wheat
Blalock Canyon
Growers League
area near Arlington, Oregon, and Condon Elks Lodge
that was homesteaded in #1869 and was active with
1888. He attended school in the Arlington Saddle Club
Arlington, graduating from for many years.
Arlington High School in
Survivors
include
1950.
daughter Tami Rietmann
Don served in the United and her husband Mark
States Army from 1953- of Heppner; son Brad
1955, stationed in Fort Hood, Anderson and his wife
Texas. He stayed in contact Sally of Arlington; grand-
with many of his Army daughters Shelly McCabe
buddies throughout his life.
and her husband Adam of
Besides the wheat and Ione, Shanna Sallee and her
cattle ranch, Don’s only real husband Mike of Hermiston
hobby in his younger years and Tatianna Taylor of Hood
was the occasional weekend River; great-grandchildren
rodeo. That hobby led him Anson McCabe and Tessa
to the Morrow County Fair Sallee; and friend Cheryl
and Rodeo, where he met Thomas of Hood River. He
rodeo queen Patricia Ann was preceded in death by his
Wright. They were married wife Patricia and his parents.
November 30, 1957. Don
Memorial contributions
and Patricia combined their may be made to the Arlington
family ranches, which are Education Foundation, P.O.
still in operation today.
Box 451, Arlington, OR
Don enjoyed good horses 97812 or to Pioneer Memo-
and cattle. He was recognized rial Hospice, P.O. Box 9,
as the lifetime commercial Heppner, OR 97836.
Sweeney
Mortuary
cattleman honoree at the
Western Nugget Nation of Heppner is in care of
Hereford Show in 2005 by arrangements.
Althea L. Gibbs
Stanfield
August 7, 1935 - December 23, 2017
Althea L. Gibbs of Stan-
field, Oregon, was born on
August 7, 1935, in Heppner,
Oregon, to parents Merle
Cecil and Luella Agnes
Baird Swaggart. She died
on December 23, 2017, in
Richland, Washington, at the
age of 82 years.
Althea attended
Ritter Schoolhouse
before her family
moved to Athena,
Oregon, graduating
from
McEwen
High School in
1953. She married
Clayton
Gibbs
on November 22,
1953, in Yuma,
Arizona.
They
owned and oper- Gibbs
ated a ranch on the
Middle Fork of the John Day
River near Galena, Oregon.
She moved to Stanfield,
Oregon in the early 1990s
where she has lived since.
Althea was past president
of Family Community
Education (FCE) and long-
time secretary of the Western
States Junior Rodeo Associ-
ation. She enjoyed quilting,
cooking, flowers, and her
Roundup Athletic Club
swim group, and cherished
time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her
son Zane Gibbs (Janice),
Stanfield, Ore.; daughter
Marcy Rosenberg (Brad),
Pendleton, Ore.; brother
Cecil Swaggart, Hermiston,
Ore.; sister Marylou Black-
well, Long Creek, Ore.;
grandchildren Zane (Andde),
Lindsey (Jake), Clay, Dustin
(AnneMarie), Cheri, Leslie,
Clayton
and
William;
and
numerous
great-grandchil-
dren,
nieces,
nephews
and
cousins.
Althea
was
preceded in death
by her husband;
son Bill Gibbs;
her parents; and
a sister, Betty
Kennedy.
A celebration
gathering will be
held on Saturday, January
13, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the
Pendleton Eagles Lodge,
428 E. Main St., Pendleton,
Oregon.
Those who wish may
make
contributions
in
Althea’s memory to the
Fred Hutchinson Cancer
Research, 1100 Fairview
Ave. North, Seattle, WA
98109.
Please sign the online
condolence book at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
iston, Oregon, is in care of
arrangements.
Ronald Jean Price, 69,
of Pendleton passed away
on December 29, 2017, in
Pendleton. Ron was born
on June 30, 1948,
the second of six
children to James
and Lucille (Bailey)
Price in Gastonia,
North Carolina.
Ron honorably
served
in
the
United States Army,
including a tour in
Vietnam.
Before
moving to the West
Coast he welcomed
five children in
North Carolina. He
was known to keep
the kids up all night;
playing softball or Price
pulling late bike
rides around an
island. In 1985 he moved
to Irrigon and eventually
settled in Pendleton. Before
suffering a shoulder and knee
injury he was an avid bowler
and fisherman. He had a
lifelong passion for driving
— didn’t matter how many
miles, he was always up
for a long drive. You could
always be sure to see him
completing a Word Find if
there was a moment
of down time.
He is preceded in
death by his parents,
and
grandson
Grayson Schaaf.
He is survived
by his longtime
girlfriend Patricia
Bohmes; siblings
Jim Price, Pat
Walters,
Linda
Gamblin,
Elaine
Gildred
and
Carolyn Lyle; chil-
dren Lucille Barnes,
Elaine Redmond,
Wendy Dill, Andy
Price and Janie
Schaaf, 19 grand-
children; 11 great-grandchil-
dren; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Burns
Mortuary
of
Pendleton is in charge of
arrangements. Sign the
online condolence book at
www.burnsmortuary.com
Eloise Claudine (Lois) Hill
Prairie City
September 1, 1924 - December 18, 2017
Eloise Claudine (Lois)
Hill, 93, passed away
Monday, December 18,
2017, in Prairie City. She
was born September 1, 1924,
in Hamilton, Oregon, to
Coleman Justice and Doris
Sweek. She attended school
in Monument, was active in
plays, sports, and
student body lead-
ership and gradu-
ated a year early as
valedictorian of her
class in 1941.
On August 31,
1946, she and
Charles (Son) Hill
were
married.
They enjoyed 60
years together on
their ranches near Hill
Kimberly, Oregon.
They worked hard with their
cattle herd and growing hay.
They also raised two children
on the ranches, son George
(Gus) and daughter Jean.
Lois always had a big
garden to help feed the
family and canned fruit
every summer from the
Kimberly Orchards. She was
a wonderful cook and bread
maker. As a young girl she
helped feed large harvesting
crews and learned the craft
well. She cooked at the
Monument schools for 23
years, first as the assistant
cook and later as the head
cook until her retirement
in 1998. She insisted on
“cooking from scratch” and
her recipes are still shared in
the community.
She was active in the
4-H program and extension
service for many years in
Grant County, supporting
her kids and scores of
others. She later was called
upon to judge food projects
and exhibits at county fairs
throughout the state, which
she enjoyed tremendously.
Due to health issues with
Son, Lois was his caregiver
and constant companion
during the last 10 years of
his life. She enjoyed quilting
with friends in the afternoons
during Son’s naps
and loved the great
fellowship of the
Kimberly Bunco
Club. The kindness
and thoughtfulness
of neighbors and
friends in their
care and concern
of Lois and Son is
cherished.
Throughout her
life Lois had her
share of hardship
and challenges. She met
them with a sense of humor,
a twinkle in her eye, and
a
resourcefulness
and
strength of character that
positively impacted those
around her.
Lois touched numerous
lives throughout her life-
time. She loved and is loved
by many. Her kindness,
caring and sweet, sweet
smile will be greatly missed.
She is survived by son
George of Reno, Nev.,
daughter Jean of Kimberly,
Ore., and sister Darlene
Forrest of Monument, Ore.
Lois was very grateful
for those who provided
assistance in her care during
the last several years. Many
thanks to the staff of Blue
Mountain Care Center and
to Tina Ray and her family
for your kind and loving
care. Thank you to the indi-
viduals and organizations
in the area who support the
residents of the Care Center.
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COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfield
Community Center, 225 W. Roo-
sevelt, 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, puzzles, 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)
ADULT BEGINNERS’ COM-
PUTERS, 3-4 p.m., Pendleton
Public Library meeting room,
502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pend-
leton. Registration is required.
Classes tailored to the needs of
the attendees. (541-966-0380)
CROATIA TRIP INFOR-
MATIONAL MEETING, 4 p.m.,
Hermiston Chamber of Com-
merce, 1055 S. Highway 395
Suite 111, Hermiston. Get infor-
mation about a 9-day adventure
to Croatia with the Hermiston
Chamber Travel Club beginning
Oct. 30, 2018. RSVP requested.
(Debbie Pedro 541-567-6151)
ADULT & TEEN COLOR
CLUB, 5:30 p.m., Pendleton
Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion
Ave., Pendleton. A relaxing hour
of coloring. Supplies provided.
(Mary Finney 541-966-0380)
V E G A N / S U S TA I N A B L E
LIVING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7
p.m., location varies, Pendleton.
Bring a vegan dish and recipe.
Gluten-free friendly group. Call
to RSVP and for driving direc-
tions. (541-969-3057)
TOUR OF KNOWLEDGE,
7-8 p.m., Eastern Oregon High-
er Education Center, 980 S.E.
Columbia Drive, Hermiston.
Discussion of public hearings,
meetings and events relevant
to the area, and reports on sites
and facilities that impact natural
resources and places of histori-
cal interest. Free and everyone
welcome. (Eileen Laramore 541-
303-3872)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4
WALKING FOR WELL-
NESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pend-
leton Recreation Center gym-
nasium, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. Good music, new
friends and indoor walking for
health. Free. (541-276-8100)
PRESCHOOL
STORY
TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Pendleton
Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion
Ave., Pendleton. Stories and ac-
tivities for young children. (541-
966-0380)
PRESCHOOL STORY AND
CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., MIl-
ton-Freewater Public Library, 8
S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Free-
water. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-
8247)
HERMISTON
SENIOR
MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Our
Lady of Angels Catholic Church
parish hall, 565 W. Hermiston
Page 5A
Ave., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for
adults, free for children 10 and
under, $4 for Meals on Wheels.
Extra 50 cents for utensils/dish-
es. 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, puzzles, 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)
SENSORY STORY TIME,
12:30 p.m., Boardman Public
Library, 200 S. Main St., Board-
man. For children from birth to
age 4. (541-481-2665)
SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3-5 p.m.,
Pendleton Recreation Center,
510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendle-
ton. Gym activities at 3 p.m., life
skills at 4 p.m. for middle and
high school students. Registra-
tion requested. (Suzanne Moore
541-276-3987)
YARN CLUB, 5:30 p.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-
567-2882)
THE
ARC
UMATILLA
COUNTY BINGO, 6-10 p.m.,
The Arc Building, 215 W. Or-
chard Ave., Hermiston. Doors
open at 6 p.m., seats may be
held until 6:30 p.m., then all
seats first come, first served;
games begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds
benefit Umatilla County citizens
with developmental disabilities.
18 years or older, must have
proof of age and photo I.D. Basic
pot $20, prizes range from $20-
$750. (541-567-7615)
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-
8:30 p.m., Brookdale Assisted
Living, 980 W. Highland Ave.,
Hermiston. Enjoy light refresh-
ments, listen to some favorite
oldies or join in the jam session.
All ages welcome. (541-567-
3141)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5
WALKING FOR WELL-
NESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pend-
leton Recreation Center gym-
nasium, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. Good music, new
friends and indoor walking for
health. Free. (541-276-8100)
FREE FIRST FRIDAY, 10
a.m.-5 p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural
Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd.,
Pendleton. Free admission all
day. (541-966-9748)
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME,
10:15 a.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. For children from 3-6
years old. (541-567-2882)
TODDLER STORY TIME,
10:15-11 a.m., Pendleton Public
Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. (541-966-0380)
Eligah “Lee” Byrd, 94, of Pendleton died Tuesday, Jan.
2, 2018, at a local care facility. He was born Sept. 23, 1923.
Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-
Bishop.
Russell Emmett Hall
Milton-Freewater
Nov. 28, 1926 - Dec. 30, 2017
Russell Emmett Hall, 91, of Milton-Freewater died
Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Milton-Freewater. He was born
Nov. 28, 1926. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in
Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements.
Jeffrey Todd Jones
Milton-Freewater
Feb. 21, 1966 - Dec. 27, 2017
Jeffrey Todd Jones, 51, of Milton-Freewater died
Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Portland. He was born Feb. 21,
1966. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is
in charge of arrangements.
Rita Quezada Resendez
Milton-Freewater
Nov. 15, 1920 - Dec. 27, 2017
Rita Quezada Resendez, 97, of Milton-Freewater died
Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at her home. She was born Nov.
15, 1920. Recitation of the rosary will be held Wednesday,
Jan. 3, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home
in Milton-Freewater. Funeral mass will be held Thursday,
Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in
Milton-Freewater. Concluding services and interment will
follow in the Milton-Freewater Cemetery. Arrangements are
with Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home.
Ruth E. Sanders
Hermiston
Oct. 31, 1947 - Dec. 28, 2017
Ruth E. Sanders, 70, of Hermiston died Thursday, Dec.
28, 2017, in Kennewick, Wash. She was born Oct. 31, 1947,
in Ontario. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan.
6 at 1 p.m. at Stanfield Baptist Church. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in care of final arrangements.
UPCOMING SERVICES
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3
RESENDEZ, RITA — Recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m.
at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main St.,
Milton-Freewater.
THURSDAY, JAN. 4
RESENDEZ, RITA — Funeral mass at 10 a.m. at
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 925 Vining St.,
Milton-Freewater. Concluding services and interment will
follow at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery.
WATERLAND, TOM — Viewing from 1-5 p.m. at Burns
Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton.
MEETINGS
For a complete listing
of regional events, visit
easternoregonevents.com
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3
MORROW COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m.,
Bartholomew Government Build-
ing upper conference room, 110
N. Court St., Heppner. (Roberta
Lutcher 541-676-5613)
UMATILLA COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m.,
Umatilla County Courthouse room
130, 216 S.E. Fourth St., Pendle-
ton. (Doug Olsen 541-278-6208)
HERMISTON AIRPORT AD-
VISORY COMMITTEE, 4 p.m.,
Hermiston Airport lounge, 1600
Airport Way, Hermiston. (541-567-
5521)
MEACHAM
VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT, 6 p.m.,
Meacham Fire Department, Mea-
cham. (541-786-2069)
CONDON CITY COUNCIL,
7 p.m., Condon City Hall, 128 S.
Main St., Condon. (541-384-2711)
UMATILLA RURAL FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT, 7 p.m.,
Umatilla Fire Department, 305
Willamette St., Umatilla. (541-922-
2770)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4
ADAMS PLANNING COM-
MISSION, 6:30 p.m., Adams City
Hall, 190 N. Main St., Adams.
(541-566-9380)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5
No meetings scheduled
MONDAY, JANUARY 8
IRRIGON FIRE DISTRICT, 7
a.m., Irrigon Fire Department, 705
N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541-922-
3133)
STOKES LANDING SENIOR
CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m., Stokes
Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W.
Opal Place, Irrigon. (Karen 541-
922-3137)
PENDLETON SCHOOL DIS-
TRICT, 6 p.m., Pendleton School
District office, 107 N.W. 10th St.,
Pendleton. (541-276-6711)
HERMISTON SCHOOL DIS-
TRICT, 6:30 p.m., district office,
502 W. Standard Ave., Hermiston.
(541-667-6000)
M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R
SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m.,
LOTTERY
Monday, Jan. 1
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Lucky Lines
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Pick 4
1 p.m.: 0-6-8-6
4 p.m.: 4-7-2-1
7 p.m.: 5-3-6-2
10 p.m.: 6-2-5-9
Tuesday, Jan. 2
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 9-4-0-3
Central Middle School, 306 S.W.
Second St., Milton-Freewater.
(541-938-3551)
ATHENA-WESTON SCHOOL
DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Weston Middle
School library, 205 E. Wallace,
Weston. (Kim Thul 541-566-3551)
HEPPNER PLANNING COM-
MISSION, 7 p.m., Heppner City
Hall, 111 N. Main St., Heppner.
(541-676-9618)
M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R
PLANNING COMMISSION, 7
p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Li-
brary Albee Room, 8 S.W. Eighth
Ave., Milton-Freewater. 6:30 p.m.
study session, 7 p.m. regular
meeting. (541-938-5531)
WESTON PLANNING COM-
MISSION, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall,
210 E. Main St., Weston. (541-
566-3313)
ADAMS CITY COUNCIL, 7
p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N. Main
St., Adams. (541-566-9380)
HEPPNER CITY COUNCIL,
7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111
N. Main St., Heppner. (541-676-
9618)
MILTON-FREEWATER CITY
COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Milton-Freewa-
ter Public Library Albee Room, 8
S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewa-
ter. (541-938-5531)
PILOT ROCK FIRE DIS-
TRICT, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock Fire De-
partment, 415 N.E. Elm St., Pilot
Rock. (541-443-4522)
HERMISTON CITY COUNCIL,
7 p.m., Hermiston City Hall council
chambers, 180 N.E. Second St.,
Hermiston. (541-567-5521)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9
PENDLETON PARKS & REC-
REATION COMMISSION, 12
p.m., Pendleton City Hall commu-
nity room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. (541-276-8100)
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