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OBITUARIES
Saturday, January 26, 2019
MEETINGS
Loree Louise Price
Paul Motanic Thickstun
SATURDAY, JAN. 26
Pendleton
July 20, 1945 — January 20, 2019
Pendleton
March 30, 1962 — January 12, 2019
Surviving and left to
Loree Louise Price of
Pendleton, Oregon, passed honor her life are her hus-
away at her home on Sun- band Paul Curtis Price of
day January 20, 2019, sur- Pendleton, Ore.; her chil-
rounded by her
dren
Richard
loving family.
Dean Price and
Loree was born
his wife Paula of
on July 20, 1945,
Hermiston, Ore.,
in Sheridan, Wyo-
David Ray Moody
ming, to Johnny
of
Indepen-
dence, Mo., Rob-
M.
Burroughs
ert Wayne Price of
and Alberta L.
Hermiston, Ore.,
Anthony,
and
and Amory Earl
raised by her par-
ents Elmer W. and
Price and his wife
Price
Inez E. Reisch of
Sandra of Walla
Sheridan,
Wyo.
Walla, Wash. Also
She met and Married Paul surviving is a brother, Sonny
Curtis Price in 1966.
Reisch of Sheridan, Wyo.,
In 1969 the family moved and grandchildren Kristofer,
to Pendleton, Ore., where Brandi, Amanda, Hyan,
Loree began work at Pend- Hannah and Schantae.
leton Community Hospital
She was preceded in death
as an LPN and as a school by sisters Alberta Gillespie
bus driver, where she discov- and Beverly Burroughs, and
ered her love of big rigs. She brother Johnny Burroughs
worked as a long-haul truck Jr.
driver for 20-plus years and
Services will be held at a
received the million-mile later date in Sheridan, Wyo-
award for truck driving ming. Interment will be held
safety. She also worked at at the Sheridan Municipal
the Walla Walla State Peni- Cemetery in Sheridan, Wyo.
tentiary, and the Walla Walla
Memorial contributions
Veterans Administration.
may be given in her memory
Her hobbies included nee- to Shriners Children’s Hos-
dlework, quilting, crochet- pital, Spokane, Wash., or St.
ing, embroidering, and fam- Jude Children’s Hospital in
ily says she was a crafter care of Burns Mortuary of
extraordinaire.
Pendleton.
Loree survived a 1989
Please share your thoughts
Loma-Prieta 6.9 magnitude at burnsmortuary.com
earthquake, when her trailer
Burns Mortuary of Pend-
was smashed between the leton is in charge of her
double decker bridge on I-80. arrangements.
Paul was born on March time with his sons. Paul’s
30, 1962, in Summit, New achievements where he was
Jersey, to parents Rich- the first Native American
ard and Jo Motanic Lewis certified instructor for black-
jack and poker. He
Thickstun.
He
trained many peo-
graduated
high
ple for Wildhorse
school in New
Casino.
Jersey and then
He is survived
enlisted in The
by his sons Paul
Coast Guard. He
Motanic
Shoe-
was also a member
ships of Pendle-
of the Coast Guard
ton, Ore., Vincent
Reserves. He was
Motanic
Sheo-
previously mar-
ships of Pend-
ried to Monique
leton, Ore., and
Thickstun
Taylor.
Rielly Jacob But-
Paul
was
the captain of a 100-ton ler of Walla Walla, Wash.;
ocean-going vessel while and siblings David and
with the Merchant Marines Linda Thickstun of Brick-
in Florida. He moved to town, N.J., and Lisa and John
Pendleton in 1994, where he Gabries of Ft. Pierce, Fla. He
helped construct the origi- was preceded in death by
nal Wildhorse Casino. He his infant son, Casey James
worked for Wildhorse for 16 Motanic; his father, Richard
years and eventually became Thickstun; and his mother
an assistant gaming inspec- Jo Motanic Lewis.
tor. He then went to work for
No services are planned
CTUIR Tero before becom- at this time.
ing disabled.
Please sign the online
Paul’s hobbies included condolence book at www.
boating, fishing, Pendle- burnsmortuary.com.
ton Men’s League softball,
Burns Mortuary of
working out and golf. His Pendleton is in charge of
most favorite was spending arrangements.
UMATILLA COUNTY SPECIAL LIBRARY
DISTRICT BOARD RETREAT, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Roosters Restaurant, 1515 Southgate, Pendleton. Discus-
sion will center on District Vision. No decisions will be
made at the meeting. (Dea Nowell 541-966-0917)
DEATH NOTICES
Gay ‘Lee’ Rasmussen
Pendleton
Feb. 23, 1951 — Jan. 23, 2019
Gay “Lee” Rasmussen, 67, of Pendleton, died Wednes-
day, Jan. 23, 2019, at her home. She was born Feb. 23, 1951.
Visitation will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
Jan. 28-30, from 3-7 p.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m.
at the Pendleton Eagles Lodge. A reception will follow the
service. Online condolences may be left at burnsmortuary.
com
UPCOMING SERVICES
SATURDAY, JAN. 26
CAMPOS, FROILAN — Funeral service at 1 p.m. at
the Hermiston Assembly of God Church, 730 E. Hurlburt
Ave. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Umatilla.
FETTERHOFF, AL — Graveside service with military
honors at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery.
HUTCHISON, SHIRLEY — Memorial service at
1 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston
Ave., Hermiston.
MULDOON (CASPER), DONNA — Celebration of life
at 12:30 p.m., followed by a reception, at Evergreen Memo-
rial Gardens, 1101 N.W. 112th Ave., Vancouver, Wash.
STURZA, PETE — Celebration of life and potluck at
1 p.m. at the Hermiston Elks Lodge, 480 E. Main St.
SUNDAY, JAN. 27
MONDAY, JAN. 28-TUESDAY, JAN. 29
RASMUSSEN, LEE — Visitation from 3-7 p.m. at
Burns Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton.
OBITUARY POLICY
Ronald L. “Ron” Matlack, 77, of Hermiston, died
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Richland, Wash. He was born
Jan. 26, 1941, in San Francisco, California. A memorial ser-
vice with military honors will be held Saturday, Feb. 2 at
1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. Burns Mor-
tuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Leave online
condolences for the family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
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COMING EVENTS
SATURDAY, JAN. 26
FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS,
10 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St.,
Hermiston. Workshops, photo scan-
ning and more. (Stephanie Blackburn
541-567-6251)
EASTERN
OREGON
CLIMATE
CHANGE
ANNUAL
MEETING,
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Blue Mountain Commu-
nity College OSU Extension conference
room, Umatilla Hall, 2411 N.W. Carden
Ave., Pendleton. Karen Wagner will dis-
cuss sustainability in Eastern Oregon.
Review of programs, feedback and
more. Refreshments. All ages welcome.
HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N.
Main St., Pendleton. Free drop-in proj-
ect class for adults. (Roberta Lavadour
541-278-9201)
MAGIC: THE GATHERING EVENT,
11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library com-
munity room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave.,
Pendleton. For ages 8 to adult. Competi-
tive tournament includes prize drawings.
Free. (Heather Culley 541-966-0380)
SUNDAY, JAN. 27
SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM,
12:30-1 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Cen-
ter, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free
for special needs children and families.
(Casey Brown 541-276-8100)
TAIZÉ SERVICE, 4 p.m., First Pres-
byterian Church, 201 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. Participatory candlelight ser-
vice includes elements of silence, repeti-
tion and sung prayer set to simple musi-
cal lines. No sermon. Free. (Rev. Kathy
Keener 541-276-7681)
MONDAY, JAN. 28
WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-
9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Cen-
ter, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Get
some exercise even when the weather is
bad. Free. (Casey Brown 541-276-8100)
PRESCHOOL
STORY
TIME,
10:30 a.m., Athena Public Library, 418
E. Main St., Athena. For ages birth to 6.
(541-566-2470)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Cen-
ter, 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. (Tori Bowman
TUESDAY, JAN. 29
EAST IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MEMBER-
SHIP AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING,
8 a.m., IRZ conference room, 500 N. First St., Hermis-
ton. (Matthew Vickery 509-820-3234)
UMATILLA-MORROW
COUNTY
HEAD
START, 11:30 a.m., Head Start boardroom, 110 N.E.
Fourth St., Hermiston. (Monina Ward 541-564-6878)
BOARDMAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
SESSION, 5:30 p.m., Boardman City Hall council cham-
bers, 200 City Center Circle, Boardman. Workshop will
discuss Boardman’s Buildable Lands Inventory. (Heather
Baumgartner 541-481-9252)
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30
No meetings scheduled
THURSDAY, JAN. 31
UMATILLA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEET-
ING, 6 p.m., Umatilla City Hall council chambers, 700
Sixth St., Umatilla. (Nanci Sandoval 541-922-3226 ext.
105)
FRIDAY, FEB. 1
No meetings scheduled
No services scheduled.
Ronald L. ‘Ron’ Matlack
Hermiston
Jan. 26, 1941 — Jan. 23, 2019
MONDAY, JAN. 28
NIXYAAWII COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD,
4:30 p.m., Nixyaawii Community School, 73300 July
Grounds Lane, Mission. (541-966-2680)
CASON’S PLACE CHILDREN AND FAMILY
GRIEF RECOVERY CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m.,
Cason’s Place, 1416 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. All those
interested in volunteering are encouraged to attend.
(Matt Terjeson 503-720-1620)
UMATILLA BASIN WATERSHED COUN-
CIL, 6 p.m., Pendleton City Hall community room,
501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (Michael T. Ward
541-276-2190)
MILTON-FREEWATER
CITY
COUNCIL,
7 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library Albee Room, 8
S.W. EIghth Ave., Milton-Freewater. (541-938-5531)
IRRIGON COMMUNITY PARKS & RECRE-
ATION DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Irrigon Fire Station, 705 N.
Main St., Irrigon. (541-922-3047)
HERMISTON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Herm-
iston City Hall council chambers, 180 N.E. Second St.,
Hermiston. (541-567-5521)
MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT,
7 p.m., Ione Community Church, 470 E. Main St., Ione.
(Tonia Adams 541-676-2942)
541-276-5073)
ART STUDIO, 4-5:30 p.m., Pendleton
Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pend-
leton. Free class for ages 7-12 to develop
skills and encourage art exploration.
(Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201)
TUESDAY, JAN. 29
WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-
9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Cen-
ter, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Get
some exercise even when the weather is
bad. Free. (Casey Brown 541-276-8100)
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-
11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W.
Coe Ave., Stanfield. (541-449-1254)
TRIPLE P DISCUSSION GROUP,
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library,
502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Gain
information in dealing with problem
behaviors exhibited by children ages
0-12, including disobedience (Jan. 8),
fighting and aggression (Jan. 15), bed-
time routines (Jan. 22) and hassle-free
shopping with children (Jan. 29). Free,
registration not required. Attend one or
all. (541-966-0380)
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12 p.m., Boardman Senior Cen-
ter, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4
for seniors 55 and over or $5 for adults.
(541-481-3257)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Cen-
ter, 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. (Tori Bowman
541-276-5073)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider Center, 255
N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for
adults, free for children 10 and under, $4
for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for
utensils/dishes. Bus service available by
donation. (541-567-3582)
SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3 p.m., Pendle-
ton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion
Ave., Pendleton. Gym activities at 3 p.m.,
life skills at 4 p.m. for middle and high
school students. Registration requested.
(Suzanne Moore 541-276-3987)
CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pendle-
ton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. Drop in for a group or individ-
ual craft project. All ages. (541-966-0380)
PENDLETON EAGLES TACOS AND
BINGO, 6 p.m., Pendleton Eagles Lodge,
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
SATURDAY, JAN. 26
UMATILLA
COUNTY
POMONA
GRANGE,
12:30 p.m.,
Columbia
Grange Hall, 32339 Diago-
nal Road, Hermiston. Lunch
will be followed by a meet-
ing. (Tom or Doris 541-567-
9742 or 541-567-8663)
PENDLETON EAGLES
STEAK AND LIVE MUSIC,
6-11:59 p.m.,
Pendleton
Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main
St., Pendleton. Dinner
from 6-8 p.m., music from
8 p.m. to midnight. Mem-
bers and guests welcome.
(541-278-2828)
SUNDAY, JAN. 27
428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Regular
packet $10, special packet $5. Proceeds
donated to local charities. Public wel-
come. (541-278-2828)
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT
COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public
Library, 490 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. Mate-
rials provided. 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 Public Library, 8
S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater.
For elementary school-age children.
(541-938-8247)
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30
WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-
9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Cen-
ter, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Get
some exercise even when the weather is
bad. Free. (Casey Brown 541-276-8100)
BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library
back entrance, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Herm-
iston. Engaging children and getting
them excited about music, improving
motor skills and sparking creativity while
supporting early literacy development.
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., Herm-
iston. (541-567-2882)
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Stanfield Community Center,
225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfield. Cost is $3.50
for seniors, $6 for others. (541-449-1332)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Cen-
ter, 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. (Tori Bowman
541-276-5073)
ADVENTURE TIME STORY TIME,
2-3 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235
E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Stories and
activities for developmentally disabled
children and adults. Free. (541-567-2882)
ADULT BEGINNERS’ COMPUTERS,
3-4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library meet-
ing room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pend-
leton. Registration is required. Classes
tailored to the needs of the attendees.
PENDLETON EAGLES
BREAKFAST, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Pendleton Eagles Lodge,
428 S. Main St., Pendle-
ton. Open to members and
guests. (541-278-2828)
UNION
PACIFIC
EMPLOYEES
CLUB,
1:30 p.m., Hermiston VFW
Hall, 45 W. Cherry, Herm-
iston. All UP employees,
working or retired, welcome
to attend. Bring a main dish
or dessert and table service.
(541-567-5260)
MONDAY, JAN. 28
BOARDMAN
QUILT
GROUP, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,
Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St., Boardman.
Quilt construction, quilting
updates, education, history
and friendship. Free. (Kathy
Hyder 541-571-7009)
NARFE OF HERMISTON,
12 p.m., Desert Lanes Bowl-
ing Alley, 1545 N. First St.,
Hermiston. No-host lunch.
All federal employees, retir-
ees and spouses are wel-
come. (541-567-2648)
IRRIGON
MOOSE
LODGE
TACOS
AND
BINGO, 6-9 p.m., Irrigon
Moose Lodge, 220 N.E.
Third St., Irrigon. Tacos
from
6-9 p.m.,
bingo
from 6:30-9 p.m. Open
to members and guests.
(541-922-1802)
WESTON
CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE, 6 p.m.,
Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main
St., Weston.
VFW POST NO. 922
SOCIAL, 6:30 p.m., Pend-
leton VFW Hall, 1221 S.E.
Court Place, Pendleton.
(541-278-2720)
INLAND NORTHWEST
MUSICIANS
CHORALE
REHEARSAL, 7-9 p.m., Har-
ris Jr. Academy gymna-
sium, 3121 S.W. Hailey Ave.,
Pendleton. No tryouts; all
welcome. No rehearsals
June-July-August or Christ-
mas-New Year. (Salli Ketch-
ersid 541-289-4696)
OREGON EAST SYM-
PHONY
CHORALE
REHEARSAL, 7-8:30 p.m.,
Pendleton High School
music department, 1800
N.W. Carden Ave., Pendle-
ton. Rehearsals led by Steve
Muller will include opera
choruses from “Aida,” “Nab-
ucco,” “Der Freischutz,”
“Il Trovatore” and “HMS
Pinafore.”
Performance
March 15 at the Vert. No
audition or fee required
to participate. (JD Kindle
541-276-0320)
TUESDAY, JAN. 29
PENDLETON TOAST-
MASTERS
NO.
154,
6:30 a.m., Pendleton City
Hall community room,
501 S.W. Emigrant Ave.,
Pendleton.
GREENFIELD GRANGE
PINOCHLE, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Greenfield Grange 579, 209
N.W. First St., Boardman.
(541-481-7397)
BIBLE STUDY, 10 a.m.,
First United Methodist
Church, 352 S.E. Second St.,
Pendleton. (Rev. Jim Pierce
541-276-2616)
”THE LIFE MODEL: LIV-
ING FROM THE HEART
JESUS GAVE YOU” BOOK
STUDY GROUP, 1-2:30 p.m.,
Bowman Building, 17 S.W.
Frazer Ave., Pendleton. (Pat
541-276-6671)
STUDYING THE MIRA-
CLES OF JESUS, 4-6 p.m.,
Good Samaritan Ministries,
319 W. Locust Ave., Hermis-
ton. (541-564-1041)
LOTTERY
Thursday, Jan. 24,
2019
Lucky Lines
04-06-10-14-FREE-
20-23-27-30
Estimated jackpot:
$26,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 1-8-5-1
4 p.m.: 7-2-3-1
7 p.m.: 0-5-0-0
10 p.m.: 4-2-4-6
Friday, Jan. 25,
2019
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 2-8-7-7