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RECORDS Tuesday, March 13, 2018 PUBLIC SAFETY LOG OBITUARIES FRIDAY Roosevelt John Chambers 11:49 a.m. - A 911 caller reported a male shooting a gun in the field behind the Shady Rest Mobile Home Park, 28716 Highway 730, Umatilla. 4:22 p.m. - Umatilla police responded to a female, possibly under the influence, causing a disturbance at a home on Martin Drive. 4:57 p.m. - A Umatilla resident on Dark Canyon Avenue reported telephonic harassment. 9:44 p.m. - Pendleton police and a crisis team responded to a person suffering mental problems. 10:22 p.m. - Pendleton police received a 911 call about possible domestic violence at the United States Postal Service, 104 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. 10:48 p.m. - Hermiston callers reported a burglary on the 1000 block of Northeast Gladys Drive. 11:21 p.m. - Approximately eight people were in a fight in a parking lot on East Main Street, Hermiston, a caller reported, and one person was on the ground. SATURDAY 7:44 a.m. - A Milton-Freewater man on the 100 block of Elzora Street reported the theft of his vehicle. 11:07 a.m. - Hermiston police responded to a disturbance at Southeast Eighth Place and East Evelyn Avenue. 2:15 p.m. - Possible domestic violence at the Lamplighter Motel, 401 Sixth St., Umatilla, prompted a 911 call to police. 5:15 p.m. - Oregon State Police responded to Garner’s Sporting Goods, 2214 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton, for a denial of a gun purchase. The suspect, a 24-year-old Stanfield man, could not buy a gun due to a previous commitment to a mental health facility in Washington. 6:10 p.m. - An Irrigon resident on West Fourth Road and Idaho Lane reported cows were in her driveway. 8:05 p.m. - A man in Hermiston reported someone sprayed him with a liquid as he walked by his house. 10:19 p.m. - Pendleton police received an emergency report of intoxicated people getting into a gold Nissan Maxima on the 200 block of Southeast Court Avenue. Pendleton February 17, 1946 - February 1, 2018 Roosevelt John Chamber, trucking company, Chambers 71, of Pendleton passed away Trucking. He also worked on February 1, 2018, at St. part-time as a gas station Anthony Hospital. attendant at Safeway in He was born in Isola, Pendleton for three years Mississippi, on February 17, when he wasn’t working 1946, to Ruthie Owens and wheat harvest. John Chambers. Roosevelt, Roosevelt is survived by along with his mother, his wife Wendy Chambers; moved to Pendleton his three children in 1954, where Barlow Chambers he attended grade of Portland, Ore., school, middle Porsha Schmick of school and high Gresham, Ore., and school. Toy Chambers of On Nov. 10, Renton, Wash.; and 1978, he married his three wonderful Wendy Bales of grandchildren Joseph, Oregon. Hadley, Stormy and They would have Sahara. celebrated their A celebration 40th wedding Chambers of his life will be anniversary this held Saturday, year. They had two March 24, 2018, children, Barlow and Porsha. at 1 p.m. at the Pendleton In 1988 Roosevelt and Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main Wendy started their own St., Pendleton, Ore. SUNDAY Learvia ‘Lea’ Wannell (Smith) Thompson ARRESTS, CITATIONS St. Helens September 4, 1940 - March 9, 2018 4:11 p.m. - Someone stole a box of oranges from the 100 block of North Main Street, Milton-Freewater. Friday •Hermiston police searching for a lost dog caught a car thief suspect, but not without a bit of a mishap. An officer just after noon was looking for the dog on the 1300 block of Southwest Tony Drive when he saw Jesse Jay Focht, 24, of Hermiston, driving a 1990 Nissan pickup, according to Hermiston police Lt. Randy Studebaker, which had just been reported stolen. “When Focht saw the officer he ditched the pickup and tried to escape,” according to Studebaker. “Our fleet-footed patrolman caught him a short distance away and arrested him on a probation violation warrant, as well as a new charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle.” However, when the officer jumped out to give chase, he didn’t quite get the police car into park, and it rolled backward into a power pole, scuffing both. “Like everybody else, police officers occasionally have a bad day,” Studebaker stated. “It’s part of being human.” Police returned the pickup to its owner and booked Focht into the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton. We’re betting Focht’s day was worse than the cop’s. •Oregon State Police arrested Jack Earnest Frank, 82, of Athena, for felony failure to register as a sex offender. State police reported he had not made an annual report since Feb. 11, 2016. Saturday •Pendleton police arrested Jessica Harwood, 24, of, Pendleton, for driving under the influence of intoxicants. •Hermiston police arrested Humberto Saul Ramos Ramos, 25, no address provided, for felony possession of a federally controlled substance and first-degree trespass. •Umatilla Tribal Police arrested Ada May Patrick, 53, of Pendleton, for harassment, public intoxication, criminal activity in drugs and dangerous drugs. UPCOMING SERVICES TUESDAY, MARCH 13 JEROME, DOUG — Memorial service at 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer parish hall, 241 S.E. Second St., Pendleton. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 BOWLING, JARED — Funeral service at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Assembly of God Church, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. MEETINGS TUESDAY, MARCH 13 EAST IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL MEMBER- SHIP MEETING, 9 a.m., IRZ conference room, 500 N. First St., Hermiston. (Matthew Vickery 509-820-3234) PENDLETON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, 12 p.m., Pendleton City Hall community room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541- 276-8100) STANFIELD IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 12 p.m., district office, 100 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. (Tif- fany Harrell 541-449-3272) PORT OF UMATILLA COM- MISSION, 1 p.m., Port of Uma- tilla offices, 505 Willamette Ave., Umatilla. (541-922-3224) MORROW COUNTY PARKS COMMITTEE, 1:30- 3 p.m., Morrow County Public Works conference room, 365 Highway 74, Lexington. (Kirsti Cason 541-989-9500) PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Pendleton Early Learning Cen- ter, 455 S.W. 13th St., Pendleton. (541-969-9466) WESTON CEMETERY BOARD, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541- 566-3313) PENDLETON LIBRARY BOARD, 6 p.m., Pendleton Pub- lic Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave, Pendleton. (541-966-0380) UMATILLA COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, 6 p.m., USDA Service Center conference room, 1 S.W. Nye Ave., Suite 130, Pendleton. (Kyle Waggoner 541-278-8049 ext. 138) LEXINGTON TOWN COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Lexington Town Hall, 425 F St., Lexington. (541- 989-8515) PENDLETON CITY COUN- CIL WORKSHOP, 7 p.m., Pend- leton City Hall, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (Donna Bigger- staff 541-966-0209) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 UKIAH SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, 8 a.m., Ukiah Community School, 201 Hill St., Ukiah. (541- 427-3731) MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Irrigon Public Library, 200 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541- 676-9061) M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, 12 p.m., Mil- ton-Freewater Golf Course restaurant, 301 Catherine St., Milton-Freewater. (541-938- 5531) PENDLETON FAÇADE COMMITTEE, 3:30 p.m., Pend- leton City Hall community devel- opment conference 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) 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., Hermis- ton City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. (541-567-5521) STANFIELD SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, 7 p.m., Stanfield School District office, 1120 N. Main St., Stanfield. (541-449-3305) UMATILLA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, 7 p.m., Fire Station 21, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. (Reta Larson 541- 567-8822) HELIX SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7:30 p.m., Helix School library, 120 Main St., Helix. (541-457- 2175) THURSDAY, MARCH 15 ECHO CITY COUNCIL, 4 p.m., Old VFW Hall, 210 W. Bridge St., Echo. (541-376-8411) HERMISTON IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 4 p.m., Hermiston Irrigation District office confer- ence room, 366 E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-3024) FRIDAY, MARCH 16 No meetings scheduled MONDAY, MARCH 19 U M AT I L L A - M O R R O W COUNTY HEAD START, 11:30 a.m., Head Start office, 110 N.E. Fourth St., Hermiston. (Monina Ward 541-564-6878) UMATILLA MORROW RA- DIO & DATA DISTRICT SPE- CIAL MEETING, 1:30 p.m., Umatilla County Fire District Sta- tion 23, 78760 Westland Road, Hermiston. (Shawn Halsey 541- 966-3774) ECHO SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6 p.m., Echo Community School, 600 Gerone St., Echo. (541-376- 8436) HELIX CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Helix City Hall, 119 Colum- bia St., Helix. (541-457-2521) PENDLETON YOUTH COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Intermountain ESD office, 2001 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-6711) Learvia “Lea” Wannell and good music (blues and (Smtih) Thompson passed jazz were often playing on away at home in St. Helens, her stereo). Oregon, on March 9, 2018. Master cribbage and Lea was born to Leland Scrabble player. Strong, and Learvia Smith on fiercely independent, adven- September 4, 1940, in turous, and mischievous with Pendleton, Ore. She spent a light-hearted, irreverent her life living along sense of humor. the Columbia A good listener River, growing up and true friend, in Portland, Dufur even to her three and The Dalles disobedient kids. before settling in An animal lover. Umatilla, where she Her latest animal married William A. companion was Thompson Jr. and Miss Kitty, a spoiled raised her family. housecat who went Lea is preceded to the spa more in death by than most people. A her parents, Thompson natural born artist husband William in any medium, Thompson, and creating many brothers Garry Smith and original works for family and Brian Galbraith. She is friends throughout her life survived by her children (but neglected to pass any of William W. Thompson, Basil this talent on to her children). L. Thompson and Leah C. In lieu of flowers, the Thompson, brother Walt family asks that you make a Smith, and sister Sylvia donation in her memory to Costich. your local hospice, animal A fiery redhead through shelter or food bank. and through; honest and At her request, there will direct, but easy-going; loved be no funeral, but a celebra- a good bourbon and was tion of life and spreading of always up for a good laugh her ashes in late spring. Donna Joann York-Norman Winterhaven, Calif. March 14, 1942 - January 15, 2018 It is with great sadness that by her parents, Donavon Hall the family of Donna Joann and Lorraine Palmer, and her York-Norman announces her big brother Perry Dwayne sudden passing, on January Galloway. 15, 2018, at the age of 75. Donna is lovingly Donna was born on remembered by her husband March 14, 1942, in Klamath and best friend of 28 years, Falls, Ore., to Donavon and Roger Norman; sisters Lorraine Hall. They moved Janice Hamner and Linda to Vale, Ore., at Glen; brothers Bob an early age, but Hall and Edward she was afforded Palmer; four the opportunity to children, Robert travel throughout (Bob) Rumsey from her youth, which her first marriage drove her desire to to Ron Woodie, continually be on Candace (Candy) the move enjoying Woodruff and Nick new adventures. Rumsey from her She loved taking second marriage road trips, preparing to Bob Rumsey, homemade travel York-Norman and William (Don) snacks and simply York from her third singing along to marriage to John the radio. Her passion was York; three stepchildren; spending time with family six grandchildren, Amber and friends, reading, playing Rumsey, Megan Rumsey, card games, sharing stories Charles Brazeau, Courtney and relaxing. Rumsey, Elizabeth York Her life journey brought and Carleen Breece; 13 her to Hermiston, Ore., in the stepgrandchildren; 18 early 1990s, where she and great-grandchildren; long- her husband opened Rogers time friends Annette, Jeff and Appliance and were proud Elisha Adkins; and countless business owners for over 20 others that she touched along years. She retired in 2014 the way. and enjoyed spending her A Celebration of Donna’s winters in Yuma, Ariz., as a life will be held in Seaside, fun-loving “snowbirder.” Oregon, on Saturday, March Donna was a beloved 17, 2018, at the Best Western daughter, sister, mother and Inn, 414 N. Prom, Seaside, wife, touching numerous OR 97138 at 11:30 a.m. others with her kindness and Oceanside services will ability to see the good in all follow. people. Her positive outlook In lieu of flowers, memo- on life was an inspiration rial donations in memory of to everyone she knew and Donna may be made to the called friend. American Diabetes Associa- She is preceded in death tion. East Oregonian Page 5A DEATH NOTICES Milton A. Barron Hermiston March 2, 1929 - March 8, 2018 Milton A. Barron, 89, of Hermiston died Thursday, March 8, 2018, at his home. He was born March 2, 1929, in Dansville, N.Y. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel in Herm- iston. Burial with military honors will follow at the Sunset Hills Cemetery in Umatilla. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Jared Wayne Bowling Hermiston May 1, 1984 - March 9, 2018 Jared Wayne Bowling, 33, of Hermiston died Friday, March 9, 2018, in Portland. He was born May 1, 1984, in Hermiston. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 14 at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Assembly of God, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Daisy P. Burton Hermiston Dec. 28, 1967 - March 9, 2018 Daisy P. Burton, 50, of Hermiston died Friday, March 9, 2018, in Hermiston. She was born Dec. 28, 1967, in the Philippines. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, March 17 at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Assembly of God Church. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com Joseph W. Dunagan Pendleton March 31, 1939 - March 3, 2018 Joseph W. Dunagan, 78, of Pendleton died Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Pendleton. He was born March 31, 1939. A memorial service was held Monday, March 12 at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Pendleton. Arrange- ments are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Kelly L. Ham Umatilla Aug. 2, 1957 - March 10, 2018 Kelly L. Ham, 60, of Umatilla died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at his home. He was born Aug. 2, 1957, in La Grande. A celebration of life gathering will be announced. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Sylvia M. Harris College Place, Wash. May 16, 1920 - March 10, 2018 Former Milton-Freewater resident Sylvia M. Harris, 97, of College Place, Wash., died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at her home. She was born May 16, 1920. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrange- ments. Mark Johnson Pendleton Sept. 20, 1968 - March 6, 2018 Mark Johnson, 49, of Pendleton died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Hermiston. He was born Sept. 20, 1968. A Cele- bration of Life will be held Saturday, March 24 at 11 a.m. at the Vert Club Room, 345 S.W. Fourth St., Pendleton. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at www.burnsmortuary.com. Leonard D. Lyon Moses Lake, Wash. Oct. 13, 1953 - March 3, 2018 Former Milton-Freewater resident Leonard D. Lyon, 64, of Moses Lake, Wash., died Saturday, March 3, 2018, at his home. He was born Oct. 13, 1953. Viewing will be held Thursday, March 15 from 4-7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Chapel in Othello, Wash. A graveside service will be held Friday, March 16 at 1 p.m. at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens in Othello, followed by a celebration of life service at 2:30 p.m. at Othello Church of the Nazarene. A reception will be held at JR Ranch Sale Barn, 1892 W. Hatton Road, Othello, following the services. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Leave an online condolence at www.stevensfc.com. Jerolyn N. Phillips Milton-Freewater April 28, 1936 - March 7, 2018 Jerolyn N. Phillips, 81, of Milton-Freewater died Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Milton-Freewater. She was born April 28, 1936. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 19 at 4 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Milton-Freewater. Interment will be Wednesda, March 21 at the Bountiful Cemetery in Bountiful, Utah. Munselle- Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Anthony James ‘AJ’ Severs Mitchell, Neb. Nov. 20, 1963 - March 9, 2018 Former Pendleton resident Anthony James “AJ” Severs, 54, of Mitchell, Neb., died Friday, March 9, 2018, in Portland. He was born Nov. 20, 1963, in San Francisco, Calif. Recitation of the rosary will be held Saturday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pendleton, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Echo Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com St. Patrick’s Day BASH Saturday, March 17 Saloon Open Early at 11 AM STEAKHOUSE DINNER STARTS AT 4 PM 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. 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 office. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. Corned Beef & Cabbage Special Irish Drinks Green Beer Live Music H AMLEY S ALOON COURT & MAIN, PENDLETON • 541.278.1100