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East Oregonian
Saturday, May 25, 2019
OBITUARIES
DEATH NOTICES
Rodney E. Lyles
Sister Marie Monica Borden
Pendleton
October 24, 1947 — May 22, 2019
Rodney Edmond Lyles
was born on October 24,
1947, to Edmond and Clara
Lyles in Sta. Paula, Califor-
nia. He passed on peacefully
in his sleep in the loving
arms of his wife, Zenaida M.
Lyles, on May 22, 2019.
Rod grew up with his
younger sister, Laura, sur-
rounded by aunts, uncles and
cousins. At an early age, Rod
distinguished himself as the
brightest among them, hav-
ing started fi rst grade at age
5. He was very keen in read-
ing, writing and mathemat-
ics. It has been known that
teachers would send him
to the library to read inde-
pendently when lessons got
too easy for him. He excelled
in baseball and had a golden
glove in the outfi eld. He
shared his love for the game
with his children.
In pursuit of further learn-
ing Jean Piaget’s develop-
ment of intelligence among
children, he transferred from
University of Oregon to Uni-
versity of Minnesota where
John Flavell, an authority on
Piaget, taught and conducted
research at the Institute of
Child Development there.
Rod studied diligently in Fla-
vell’s courses.
In 1971 Rod met the love
of his life, Zenaida Masang-
kay Lyles, at the dining hall
shared by the dormitories
where they resided, Territo-
rial and Centennial. As the
lead investigator, Zenaida
conducted studies with John
Flavell along with a team of
graduate students and they
published seminal research
on the early development of
inferences about visual per-
cepts of others. Rod could
not have been any prouder
of her.
Rod and Zenaida navi-
gated the academic world at
the university with a bevy
of nerdy friends with whom
they shared bonds that
have fl ourished to this day.
Devoted to each other, they
saw through four years of
being separated by an ocean
and continents. Zenaida’s
graduate work at the Uni-
versity of Minnesota was
funded by a scholarship
through Philippine Nor-
mal College with a contract
to serve the college back as
instructor and researcher
in its faculty. During the
pre-email years, Rod and
Zenaida exchanged letters.
Rod worked as a correc-
tional offi cer at Walla Walla
State Correctional Institute
and in 1976, he petitioned
for Zenaida to come back
to the USA as his fi ancée.
Zenaida’s luggage included
a suitcase fi lled with letters
from Rod. They were mar-
ried on February 14, 1977, at
St. Patrick’s Church in Walla
Walla, Washington.
Their son Randy, was
born in Walla Walla and their
daughter Lara was born in
Pullman. The family moved
to Spokane, Hermiston and
Boardman before settling
down in Pendleton, Oregon.
He worked at Pendleton
School District, the United
States Postal Service in
Umatilla and at the Wild-
horse Resort and Casino.
Zenaida’s role in education
expanded as she became a
school principal and an edu-
cation department director,
affording Rod the gifts of
time and means to explore
his passion for arts and
music. While living in Spo-
kane, Washington, Rod and
his mother, Clara, opened a
stained glass studio where
Rod’s artistry in designing
and creating stained glass
works of art was held in
high esteem by fellow art-
ists. Inspired by Monet and
Gauguin, Rod created oil
paintings that were appreci-
ated by their viewers.
A longtime afi cionado
of rock and roll, Rod later
focused his artistry in play-
ing the guitar with the con-
certed diligence of collecting
guitars and amplifi ers.
The pride of his life are
his two children: Randy,
who works with the Oregon
Department of Human Ser-
vices, and Lara, who works
at Northern Illinois Univer-
sity. A devoted father, he
was their number one fan
as they played sports during
their years in school. He pro-
vided them with pointers in
playing ball. Many a time,
he surprised them with gour-
met cuisine, to the delight of
their mother, Zenaida. Rod
prepared sumptuous break-
fast and dinner. Rod’s ded-
ication to his family is very
inspiring. He was a doting
grandfather to Eli (Randy
and Jami).
Pendleton seniors earn
PFLAG scholarships
Chen
Attridge
Pendleton High School
seniors Daphny Chen and
Samuel Attridge are the
2019 recipients of the $1,000
Roberta Frasier Anderson
Diversity Scholarship, pre-
sented by PFLAG Pendleton.
Both Daphny and Sam
have held long-term lead-
ership positions in the PHS
Gay Straight Alliance club
and have been outspoken
supporters of anti-bully-
ing activities and policies
in their school. They have
been actively involved in
The National Day of Silence
event at PHS, which pro-
motes equality and accep-
tance for all students.
Daphny Chen is a mem-
ber of the National Honor
Society and was voted a Cit-
izenship Cup recipient at
PHS. She also participates on
the Pendleton Public Library
Teen Council and was
named the Pendleton Youth
Volunteer in 2018. Daphny
has successfully managed
four very active years of high
school while working for her
family’s business in Pendle-
ton. Daphny has a 4.27 GPA
and will attend Oregon State
University this fall.
Samuel Attridge has
served as an offi cer for the
National Honor Society,
has been a member of the
PHS Symphonic Band and
received the 2018 Chemistry
Student of the Year award.
He was PHS Swim Team
captain and was named the
Pendleton City Youth Vol-
unteer in 2017. Sam has a
4.27 GPA and plans to attend
Oregon State University this
fall.
PFLAG Pendleton estab-
lished the diversity schol-
arship in Roberta Ander-
son’s honor to recognize
PHS graduating seniors who
exemplify the leadership and
commitment to social equal-
ity to which Anderson dedi-
cated her life.
PFLAG
Pendleton’s
threefold mission includes
support, education and
advocacy for families with
LGBTQ youth.
Friends and lovers, Rod
and Zenaida’s wedded years
were fi lled with bliss, humor
and endless tete-a-tete that
could get them running to
the nearest encyclopedia
during the pre-Google era.
They traveled together, vis-
iting Zenaida’s family in
the Philippines, where Rod
was easily mistaken to be a
rock star. Valentin and Ben-
ita Masangkay appreciated
how Rod loved and cared
for Zenaida, their daughter.
The families and children
of Joseph and Julie Masang-
kay, Albert and Teodora
Lacerna, Mario and Jacque-
line Masangkay and Har-
old and Maria de Leon con-
sider Rod as a highly adored
and respected member of the
Masangkay clan.
Together Rod and Zenaida
raised Randy and Lara.
Kind, mindful and respect-
ful, they bring joy to individ-
uals with whom they associ-
ate, making Rod truly proud
of them.
Rod was preceded in
death by his parents, Edmond
and Clara Lyles, and several
aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his
wife, Zenaida; children
Randy (Jami) and Lara, and
grandson Eli; sister Laura
Webster (Cliff); niece Leslie
Ferreira and nephew Todd
Ferreira; and several aunts
and cousins.
Rod will forever live in
the hearts and minds of his
family and loved ones.
Sign the online guestbook
at www.burnsmortuary.com
Pendleton
May 1, 1935 — May 23, 2019
Sister Marie Monica Borden, 84, of Pendleton, died
Thursday, May 23, 2019, at her home. She was born
May 1, 1935, in Yakima, Washington. A rosary will
be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 3 at Pendleton Pio-
neer Chapel. A memorial Mass of Resurrection will
be held Tuesday, June 4 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cath-
olic Church, with burial to follow at Olney Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel,
Folsom-Bishop.
Charles C. ‘Chuck’ Burton
Hermiston
Oct. 23, 1938 — Feb. 27, 2019
Charles C. “Chuck” Burton, 80, of Hermiston, died
Feb. 27, 2019, in Hermiston. He was born Oct. 23,
1938, in Collbran, Colorado. A celebration of life ser-
vice will be held Saturday, June 15 at 2 p.m. at Herm-
iston Christian Center, 1825 W. Highland Ave. Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortu-
aryhermiston.com.
UPCOMING SERVICES
SATURDAY, MAY 25
HILL, MYRTLE — Memorial service at
2:30 p.m. at Blue Mountain Valley Mission Sev-
enth-day Adventist Church, 78600 First St., Athena.
RENICK, FRAN — Celebration of life service at
1 p.m. at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 215 N. Main
St., Pendleton.
SUNDAY, MAY 26
HAINES, CARLAN — Celebration of life gath-
ering at 1:30 p.m. beginning at Westland Ditch Road,
Echo, and then transitioning to a time of sharing and
fellowship at Fort Henrietta Park, Main Street, Echo.
MONDAY, MAY 27
No services scheduled
TUESDAY, MAY 28
LIEUALLEN, MARILYN — Celebration of life
at 11 a.m. at Adams Community Church, 160 N. Main
St. Interment will follow at the Athena Cemetery.
OBITUARY POLICY
MEETINGS
MONDAY, MAY 27
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)
MILTON-FREEWATER CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Milton-Freewa-
ter Public Library Albee Room, 8 S.W. EIghth Ave., Milton-Free-
water. (541-938-5531)
HERMISTON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Hermiston City Hall coun-
cil chambers, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. (541-567-5521)
IRRIGON COMMUNITY PARKS & RECREATION DIS-
TRICT, 7 p.m., Irrigon Fire Station, 705 N. Main St., Irrigon.
(541-922-3047)
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TUESDAY, MAY 28
LOTTERY
UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START, 11:30 a.m.,
Head Start boardroom, 110 N.E. Fourth St., Hermiston. (Monina
Ward 541-564-6878)
IONE SCHOOL DISTRICT, 4:30 p.m., Ione Community School,
445 Spring St., Ione. 4:30 p.m. board meeting, 5:30 p.m. budget
committee meeting. (Kim Thul 541-422-7131)
MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT, 6 p.m., Pioneer
Memorial Hospital conference room, 564 E. Pioneer Drive, Hep-
pner. 6 p.m. provider dinner, 6:30 p.m. board meeting. (Tonia
Adams 541-676-2942)
UMATILLA PLANNING COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m., Umatilla City
Hall, 700 Sixth St., Umatilla. (Brandon Seitz 541-922-3226 ext.
103)
MORROW COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Bar-
tholomew Government Building upper conference room, 110
N. Court St., Heppner. (541-922-4624)
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