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RECORDS Friday, March 29, 2019 East Oregonian A5 OBITUARIES James ‘Terry’ Lawhead Georgia Marie Ashworth Harry Richard ‘Dick’ Snow Pendleton March 10, 1950 — March 24, 2019 Milton-Freewater February 4, 1932 — March 11, 2019 Echo June 14, 1932 — March 23, 2019 James “Terry” Lawhead be in the woods. He enjoyed was born March 10, 1950, hunting and camping with in Pendleton, Ore., to Bonda friends and family. Terry (Peterson) Lawhead and also had a great love for ani- James Leonard Lawhead, mals, especially dogs, which who preceded him he often trained to in death. He passed do many tricks. He away Sunday, was a stranger to March 24, 2019. no one and a great He is survived friend to many, by his sister Sonja and will be greatly Lawhead Jes- missed. sen, brother Roger Memorial ser- Lawhead, daugh- vice will be held ters Dawn Alder- at the Life Church man, Trista Still of Pilot Rock, 222 Lawhead and Chelsi Cate, S.W. Third St., as well as eight Pilot Rock, OR grandchildren and 97868, on Satur- numerous close relatives. day March 30 at 1:00 p.m. Terry was a logger and a No formal wear, fam- mechanic. He also worked as ily plans to wear fl annel and a truck driver and mechanic jeans style attire. on the building of the Alas- Service will be followed kan Pipeline. Terry was a by a dessert potluck at the great storyteller and loved to same location. Georgia Marie Ashworth Family was very important was born on the Oregon side to Georgia. She would often of Stateline in her parents’ write letters and send care home on February 4, 1932. packages to far away grand- She died in her home on children, video calls with March 11, 2019. great-grandchil- Her parents dren and taking the were Harrison local family out for Gillespie and Marie meals. Ferguson Handley. She was pre- Georgia attended ceded in death by school in Weston, her late husbands Oregon, where David Bonifer, Lou she was involved Harder and Joe in many clubs and Ashworth; sister activities and grad- Carolyn Garner; Ashworth uated in 1950. mother and father; She soon married and son Rick Bon- David Bonifer and ifer. Georgia is sur- began raising her family of vived by her brother Harri- four boys. son (Janice) Handley; sisters Georgia worked numer- Virginia (JT) Casbeer and ous jobs in the area from fruit Lahoma Horn; sons Rod- picking, cleaning houses and ney, Randy and Roger Boni- later as the bookkeeper for fer; and many beloved nieces, the city of Milton-Freewa- nephews, grandchildren and ter. Most recently, Georgia great-grandchildren. was the treasurer for Daugh- Honoring her wishes, there ters of the Nile, a member will be no funeral service. The of the Jolly Circle and was a family will have a celebration regular attendee of the Grace of life at a later date. Presbyterian Church in In lieu of fl owers or dona- Milton-Freewater. tions, Georgia would like you She found joy in crossword to do a kind act for someone. puzzles, crochet and travel- To leave a condolence ing across North America to online, visit www.munseller- see the world and visit family. hodes.com Dick Snow passed away by serving on numerous pub- after a brief illness on Sat- lic service boards such as the urday, March 23, 2019, at St. Echo School Board and Echo Mary’s Hospital in Walla City Council over the years, Walla, Washington, at the age and was one of the origi- of 86. nal builders of the He is survived by Echo Golf Course. his wife of nearly 14 He was even mayor years, Susan Byrd of Echo at one time. Snow. He was pre- He also was a mem- ceded in death by ber of various farm- his wife of 51 years, ing and cattlemen’s Shirley Cunha associations, such Snow, and by his as the Saler Cattle Association. parents, Harry Hal- He was much lett Snow and Della Snow loved and will be Morris Snow. He is much missed by survived by his fi ve his family and children, Denise friends. Everyone Snow Howland, who knows him has Summerville, Ore- a story to tell about gon, Rich Snow, him. His boots will Echo Oregon, Lisa Snow, Echo, Oregon, Stacey be hard to fi ll. Dick would tell you that he Snow, Culver, Oregon, and Sonia Snow, Hermiston, Ore- was the lucky one. He was one gon. He is also survived by of those rare individuals that his sister, Donna Snow Cable, got to make his living with his Monmouth, Oregon. He has passion of cattle ranching and nine grandchildren and nine farming. He is the epitome of the “rugged individualist” that great-grandchildren. Dick happily lived most got to live life as his own boss of his 86 years in Echo, Ore- and on his own terms (except gon. He graduated from Echo when government intervened, High School, well known as of course) for most of his 86 an outstanding athlete around years. In short, he was the clas- the area. He was chosen to be sic “American cowboy,” that on the state Shriner’s All-Star rare American breed. But he Football Team. Upon his grad- would correct you by saying uation, he received a full-ride “no, cattleman.” Please honor Dick with giv- football scholarship to Wash- ington State, unusual for an ing to a charity of your choice athlete from such a small in his name. And, maybe a tip of your cowboy hat to some- school. During his college years, one you love. A funeral service with mil- he was drafted into the Army and served two years. He mar- itary honors will be held on ried Shirley Cunha on August Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 15, 1953. After his enlistment 1:00 p.m. at the Echo High in the Army, Dick and Shir- School gymnasium, Echo, ley moved back to Echo where Oregon. A private fam- they made their home as they ily burial will be at the Echo began their family and long Cemetery, Echo, Oregon. Those wishing to bring a dish life of ranching and farming. After Shirley’s death in to share may contact Chris 2004, Dick married Susan Bettencourt or Jan Zita. Please share memories of Byrd. They worked side by side, and he happily lived out Dick with his family at burns- his life doing what he loved mortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Herm- most — cattle ranching and farming. During his life, he iston, Oregon, is in care of gave back to his community arrangements. UPCOMING SERVICES FRIDAY, MARCH 29 BLACK, RANDY — Memorial service at 2 p.m. at Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. WEBSTER, WILLIE — Graveside service at 2 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. SATURDAY, MARCH 30 ACTON, ZACH — Memorial service at 1 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. DECHAND, DEBBIE — Celebration of life gather- ing from noon to 4 p.m. at the Arc Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. ESTRADA, MARCELO — Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Assembly of God Church, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave. FAIRCLOTH, ALLISON — Celebration of life at 1 p.m. at Weston-McEwen High School, 540 E. Main St., Athena. LAWHEAD, TERRY — Memorial service at 1 p.m. at Life Church of Pilot Rock, 222 S.W. Third St. A dessert pot- luck will follow the service. Casual attire requested. MCDONALD, CATHY — Memorial service at 10 a.m. at Weston Community Church, 206 S. Water St. A light brunch will follow the service. ZEIGLER, LIBBY — Celebration of life gathering from 1-4 p.m. at Maxwell Siding Event Center, 145 N. First Place, Hermiston. MONDAY, APRIL 1 Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. 6:30 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. regular meeting. (Lisa Wasson 541-938-8235) STOKES LANDING SENIOR CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. (Karen 541-922-3137) HEPPNER PLANNING COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main St., Heppner. (541-676-9618) MILTON-FREEWATER PLAN- NING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library Albee Room, 8 S.W. UMATILLA MORROW RADIO & DATA DISTRICT, 1:30 p.m., Umatilla County Fire Dis- trict Station 23, 78760 West- land Road, Hermiston. (Shawn Halsey 541-966-3774) PENDLETON SCHOOL DIS- TRICT WORK SESSION, 3 p.m., Pendleton School District offi ce, 107 N.W. 10th St., Pend- leton. (541-276-6711) No meetings scheduled OPEN HEARTS – OPEN DOOR www.graceandmercylutheran.org Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Fellowship, Refreshments & Sunday School Check Out our Facebook Page or Website for More Information Ruth M. Markle Pendleton Jan. 1, 1924 — March 26, 2019 Ruth M. Markle, 95, of Pendleton, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at a local care facility. She was born Jan. 1, 1924. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Elsie ‘Margaret’ Skillman Pendleton Feb. 9, 1932 — March 28, 2019 Elsie “Margaret” Skillman, 87, of Pendleton, died Thurs- day, March 28, 2019, in Pendleton. She was born Feb. 9, 1932. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Ronald E. ‘Ron’ Prindle Boardman Sept. 19, 1951 — March 26, 2019 MEETINGS FRIDAY, MARCH 29 DEATH NOTICES Ronald E. “Ron” Prindle, 67, of Boardman, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at his home. He was born Sept. 19, 1951, in Prairie City. Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. TUESDAY, APRIL 2 OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. 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Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor The Salvation Army Center for Worship & Service Sunday Worship Service 9:30 - Sunday School 10:30 - Worship Service Wednesday Bible Study Pastor Dan Satterwhite 541.377.4252 5:30 Family Fellowship Meal • 6:00 Bible Study 417 NW 21st St. • Pendleton, OR 97801 www.facebook.com/ PendletonLighthouseChurch 150 SE Emigrant (541) 276-3369 COME AS YOU ARE Community Presbyterian Church Behind These Stone Walls Beat the Hearts of Some of the Warmest Most Sincere, Most Caring People in Pendleton. We Invite You to Come Get Acquainted! Sunday School: 9:30am Worship: 10:40am Office 541-276-5358 M-Thr, 8:30-12:30 www.fccpendleton.org 14 Martin Drive, Umatilla, OR 922-3250 Worship: 10 AM Sunday School at 11:30 1909 SW Athens Ave., Pendleton Come join us for Worship at 10:45am on Sunday 541-966-8912