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OBITUARIES
Friedrich ‘Fritz’
von Boetticher Miller, M.D.
Pendleton
February 25, 1938 — February 14, 2019
Friedrich (Fritz) von ilyn Howell. Fritz married
Boetticher Miller was born Jackie Smith, the love of his
February 25, 1938, in Buf- life, in 1997. He met Jackie
falo, New York,
while working at
and died February
EOPC.
14, 2019, in Pend-
After retire-
leton, Oregon.
ment, Fritz par-
Fritz
was
ticipated in many
one of six chil-
activities in the
dren. He is sur-
Pendleton area.
vived by his sis-
He was active
ter Heidi Gross
in the Episcopal
and brother Ted
Church. He stud-
ied the Educa-
Miller. His broth-
ers David Miller
tion for Ministry
and
Edward
Course through
Miller and sis-
the University
ter Georgia Fink
of the South
have
passed
in
Sewanee,
away.
Tenn., a program
His parents
designed to pre-
were both physi-
pare people for
cians. His father,
personal minis-
try. He served as
David K. Miller,
a volunteer for
and his mother,
Good Samaritan
Adelheid
von
Ministries. He
Boetticher, met
Miller
became creden-
during their early
tialed as a minis-
career in the
medical field. His mother ter from the Universal Life
was a physician in Ger- Church, performing sev-
many and became a social eral weddings for friends
worker after she came to and associates.
He was active in 12-step
the United States.
Fritz graduated high programs, programs at the
school in Buffalo, New Roundup Athletic Club,
York, in 1956. He attended including yoga, Zumba, Tai
Cornell University and Chi, and attended classes at
the University of Buffalo Wellness Wave.
where he completed medi-
During 22 years of mar-
cal school. He was a merit riage, Fritz and Jackie fre-
scholar. Following com- quently traveled to Wiscon-
pletion of medical school, sin. They stayed at Jackie’s
he completed a residency homestead and visited her
in pediatrics at Children’s mother and relatives there.
Hospital in Cincinnati, They also traveled to
Ohio, and received board Hawaii, China, the Carib-
bean, and Mexico.
certification.
Fritz served in the
Throughout his life,
United States Army. In Fritz was charitable and
Vietnam, he served as a helpful to many people,
physician in a prisoner of with a special interest in
war camp and also worked folks who were having
at a Catholic hospital. He hard times such as experi-
received an honorable dis- encing mental or emotional
charge from the military. problems, substance abuse
Later he spent time in Haiti issues or recovering from
as a volunteer at a chil- various traumas in their
dren’s hospital.
lives. Fritz was well-known
While in Salem, Ore- for being able to develop
gon, Fritz developed an rapport with many people.
interest in psychiatry and We will all miss this effer-
did volunteer work provid- vescent, intelligent, and
ing mental health services. passionate man.
Fritz worked as a physi-
Donations in memory of
cian on the staff of Eastern Dr. Miller may be to Good
Oregon Psychiatric Center Samaritan Ministries, c/o
(EOPC) beginning in 1979. Burns Mortuary of Pendle-
He retired after 21 years of ton, P.O. Box 489, Pendle-
ton, OR 97801.
service at EOPC.
Fritz and his first wife
A memorial service is
Eleanor had two children, scheduled for March 9,
Elizabeth Tardif and Sarah 2019, Saturday, at 11 a.m.
Smith, and four grandsons. at the Episcopal Church of
His second wife was Mar- the Redeemer in Pendleton.
MEETINGS
MONDAY, FEB. 25
NIXYAAWII COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD, 4:30 p.m., Nixy-
aawii Community School, 73300 July Grounds Lane, Mission.
(541-966-2680)
UMATILLA COUNTY CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE, 5:30 p.m.,
Umatilla County Courthouse room 121, 216 S.E. Fourth St., Pendle-
ton. (Doug Olsen 541-278-6208)
CASON’S PLACE CHILDREN AND FAMILY GRIEF RECOVERY
CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m., Cason’s Place, 1416 S.E. Court Ave., Pend-
leton. All those interested in volunteering are encouraged to
attend. (Matt Terjeson 503-720-1620)
UMATILLA BASIN WATERSHED COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Eastern Ore-
gon Higher Education Center room 134, 975 S.E. Columbia Drive,
Hermiston. (Michael T. Ward 541-276-2190)
MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT, 6 p.m., Pioneer Memorial
Clinic conference room, 130 Thompson St., Heppner. 6 p.m. pro-
vider dinner, 6:30 p.m. board meeting. (Tonia Adams 541-676-2942)
Saturday, February 23, 2019
DEATH NOTICES
Robert L. ‘Bob’ Hargett
Darlene Ann Chapman
Pendleton
September 15, 1924 — February 17, 2019
Bakersfield, Calif.
May 24, 1931 — Feb. 15, 2019
Robert L. (Bob) Hargett parents, giving of their
passed away Sunday morn- love, time and resources
ing at the age of 94. Bob to ensure that all was well
was born September 15, with each and every one.
1924, in Pendle-
The Sun Ridge
ton, the third of
retirement cen-
ter has been his
four children to
home for the last
Thad and Murrel
four years, where
Hargett.
he
remained
He attended
active walking
Holdman Grade
and participating
School and high
in the activities
school in Helix.
available.
Following grad-
uation he worked
Bob was pre-
ceded in death
for
Standard
by his wife of
Oil and in 1944
66 years, his
joined the Navy.
brother
Bud
After returning
Hargett,
sister
from the Navy he
Marge Dorran, a
made his home in
grandson and a
Pendleton, mar-
ried Josephine
great-grandson.
Price in 1948,
He is survived
and together they
by sister, Helen
raised her son
Courtright; son
Terry.
Terry
Farrow
He was in the
(Susan); grand-
children Theresa
Hargett
oil delivery busi-
ness for many
Farrow
Sher-
years, ultimately owning bine (Rocky), Jeff Farrow,
his own Union Oil plant. He Jubal Farrow, Tara Far-
was highly respected by his row Van Pelt (Arthur) and
clients, as well as all who Justin Farrow; great- and
great-great-grandchildren;
he had contact with.
Bob enjoyed years on and multiple nieces and
a bowling league, then nephews including Janet
after retirement became an Wood, who was an integral
avid golfer, playing with person in caring for him
his buddies at Echo every over these last years.
A graveside service and
week, and achieving that
coveted reward in golf, a gathering will be held in the
spring.
hole in one.
Online condolences may
In addition to his work
and hobbies, he and Jo were be sent to www.pioneer-
the ultimate devoted grand- chapel.com.
Longtime Hermiston resident Darlene A. “Billie”
Chapman, 87, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Bakersfield,
Calif. She was born May 24, 1931, in Yakima, Wash-
ington. A service celebrating her life will be held Sat-
urday, March 9 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church
in Hermiston. Burial at the Hermiston Cemetery will be
followed by a reception at the church. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories
with the family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Craig C. Rosenberg
Redmond
March 8, 1954 — February 15, 2019
Craig C. Rosenberg, Redmond-Terrebonne area
64, of Redmond, Oregon, and was employed by Mt.
passed away at home Feb- Bachelor as a lift opera-
ruary 15, 2019. Craig was tor for 20 seasons. Craig
born in Pendleton, Ore- retired in 2015.
gon, on March 8, 1954.
Craig enjoyed the out-
doors, sharing it
His parents were
throughout his
Jim and Del-
pha (Peterson)
life with friends
Rosenberg.
and many dogs:
Surviving are
Frank, Nathan,
siblings
Mark
Jim Bob, Billy
Rosenberg,
Bob, Tipper and
Gayle Rosenberg
most of all Bobo.
and twin brother
Craig loved to
Chris
Rosen-
hike, from the
berg, all of Pend-
Rosenberg
hills
around
leton, Oregon.
Eugene to the
Also surviving Craig is his Blue Mountains to views
long-time companion of 39 like our own Steelhead
years, Ted. J Williams, at Falls. A fan of Duck foot-
ball, he attended several
their home in Redmond.
Graduating from Pend- bowl games. Trips to Costa
leton High School in 1972, Rica and Kauai were jour-
Craig went on to the Uni- neys he held dear.
versity of Oregon receiv-
Remembrances can be
ing a Bachelor of Science made to Brightside Animal
in sociology in 1976. He Shelter, Redmond, Oregon.
began a career in juvenile Memorial to be held at a
justice for Umatilla County. later date. Condolences to
Moving to Central Ore- Williams/Rosenberg, P.O.
gon in 1987, Craig started Box 239, Terrebonne, OR
a lawn care business in the 97760.
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Pablo Lopez Espinoza
Boardman
Jan. 15, 1946 — Feb. 21, 2019
Pablo Lopez Espinoza, 73, of Boardman, died Thurs-
day, Feb. 21, 2019, at his home. He was born Jan. 15, 1946,
in Jalisco, Mexico. Viewing will be held Sunday, Feb. 24
from 3-7 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
at Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. Rosary will be
held Monday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Burns Mortuary
chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday,
Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic
Church in Boardman. Burial will follow at the Riverview
Cemetery, Boardman. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is
in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family
at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Steven R. ‘Steve’ Koester
Hermiston
June 23, 1960 — Feb. 13, 2019
Steven R. “Steve” Koester, 58, of Hermiston, died
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Kennewick. He was born
June 23, 1960 in Fargo, North Dakota. A celebration
of life service will be held Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m.
at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hermiston.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Share online condolences at www.burnsmortuaryherm-
iston.com.
Patricia Jean ‘Pat’ Otis
Hermiston
April 29, 1931 — Feb. 18, 2019
Patricia J. “Pat” Otis, 87, of Hermiston, died Monday,
Feb. 18, 2019, in Richland, Wash. She was born April
29, 1931, in Huntley, Montana. A memorial service will
be held Friday, March 1 at 1 p.m. at the Burns Mortuary
chapel in Hermiston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is
in care of arrangements. Share memories with the fam-
ily at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
UPCOMING SERVICES
SATURDAY, FEB. 23
BABCOCK, MARJORIE — Celebration of life
at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Nazarene Church, 1520 W.
Orchard Ave.. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Cemetery
in Umatilla.
DUCKETT, MICHAEL — Funeral services at
11 a.m. at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop, 131
S.E. Byers Ave. Burial will be at at Skyview Memorial
Park, 70116 S. Highway 395, Pendleton, followed by a
celebration of life at the Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S.
Main St.
GRAY, GARY — Celebration of life service with
military honors at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortu-
ary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston.
MADSEN, JOYCE — Funeral service at 10:30 a.m.
at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850
S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Herm-
iston Cemetery.
SUNDAY, FEB. 24
BALL, KELLY — Celebration of life at 1 p.m. in
the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave.,
Hermiston. A family burial will be at Desert Lawn
Memorial Cemetery, Irrigon.
ESPINOZA, PABLO — Viewing from 3-7 p.m. in
the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave.,
Hermiston.
RASMUSSEN, DONNA — Funeral services at
1 p.m. at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop, 131
S.E. Byers Ave.
MONDAY, FEB. 25
ESPINOZA, PABLO — Viewing from 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermis-
ton Ave., Hermiston. Recitation of the rosary will be held
at 6 p.m. in the chapel.
TUESDAY, FEB. 26
ESPINOZA, PABLO — Mass of Christian Burial
at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church,
78922 Olson Road, Boardman. Burial will follow at Riv-
erview Cemetery, Boardman.
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