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Tuesday, October 22, 2019 RECORDS East Oregonian A5 OBITUARIES Nancy S. Leroux Bickler Jimmy Lee ‘Jim’ James Dennis J. McNeil Hermiston August 2, 1928 — October 16, 2019 Umatilla February 24, 1940 — October 17, 2019 Pendleton March 27, 1948 — October 17, 2019 Nancy passed away Nancy and Lester peaceful in a respite home enjoyed traveling through in Hermiston, Oregon, on Europe, Asia, and the October 16, 2019, with her U.S. She continued trav- son and his wife nearby. It eling after her retirement. was the end of a In 1997 Nancy short, but hard, married Gordon battle lost to V. Bickler DMD cancer. and moved to Nancy Mar- Salem, Ore. They gret Smith was spent 19 happy born on August years together 2, 1928, in Port- traveling the land, Oregon, world. They vis- the only child of ited China, Rus- Marjory (McFar- sia, and several Bickler lane) and Har- African coun- rison Standish tries, and they Smith in Portland, Oregon. also went to Dutch Har- Nancy graduated from bor in Alaska where Gor- Grant High School and don was stationed during went on to attend the Uni- WWII. They shared many versity of Oregon, where great trips through the she earned both bachelor’s years until health issues and master’s degrees (ZTA grounded them. Gordon sorority member). died in 2015, at the age of Nancy’s teaching career 94. She lamented — no began in 1951 in Philomath more travels, but wonderful High School, where she memories. Nancy decided taught math and English. to move closer to family She then taught at Oakridge and once again found her- High School then back to self in Eastern Oregon, liv- Portland where she taught ing in Hermiston. at Grant High School. In Nancy was preceded in 1959 she married Les- death by her parents Har- ter A. Leroux (originally rison and Marjory Smith, for Walla Walla, Wash.) fi rst husband Lester Ler- and they moved to Board- oux, and husband Gordon man, Ore., where they Bickler. She is survived by both taught at Riverside her daughter Leanne, son High School. While teach- Michael (wife Laurie) and ing in Boardman, she was one grandson, Julien R. the recipient of the Golden Leroux. Apple Award. Nancy and Mass of Christian Burial Lester had two children, will be held at Our Lady of Leonille Ann (Leanne) Angels Catholic Church and Michael Julien Leroux. in Hermiston, Oregon, on Lester died 1984. Nancy October 25, 2019, at 1 p.m. continued teaching math- with a graveside service to ematics in Boardman until follow. her retirement in 1993, a Please share memories total of 42 years teaching. of Nancy with her family She was a member of The at burnsmortuaryhermis- Daughters of the American ton.com Revolution and the Gen- Burn Mortuary is in eral Society of Mayfl ower charge of the funeral descendants. arrangements. Jimmy Lee “Jim” James of ous marriage, Cinton and Umatilla, Oregon, was born Sherri; grandchildren Buddy, on February 24, 1940, in Pay- Joesph and Deserie; eight ette, Idaho, to parents Char- great-grandchildren; his wife lie and Ruth James. He died of 36 years, Kay James; step- on October 17, 2019, children Cindy and in Hermiston, Ore- Darrell; stepgrand- gon, at the age of 79 children Melissa, years. Casey, Emily, Jim was raised Jeffery, Kaylee, and graduated at Dakata and Wyatt; Huntington, Ore- and many nieces gon. He went to and nephews. work for the Union He was pre- Pacifi c Railroad, ceded in death by working his way up his parents. James to carmen inspec- A graveside ser- tor, and later in life vice will be held he worked in building mainte- on Wednesday, October 23, nance. He has lived through- 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Herm- out the Northwest. iston Cemetery, Hermiston, Jim loved to travel, fi sh, Oregon. hunt, golf and bowling. Please share memories of Jim is survived by his Jim with his family at burns- brothers Leo and Donnie; mortuaryhermiston.com sisters Betty and Rosie; his Burns Mortuary of Hermis- two children from a previ- ton is in care of arrangements. Dennis James from Blue Moun- McNeil, 71, of tain Community Pendleton, died College with a peacefully at his degree in nursing. home on the morn- He worked primar- ing of Thursday, ily at Willowbrook October 17, 2019. Terrace and Uma- He was born tilla County Health Department. to James and Eve- Dennis enjoyed lyn McNeil in San the outdoors, Diego, Califor- shooting, and was a nia. He is survived lifelong member of by his sister Jean the NRA. He was McNeil of Carson beloved by those City, Nevada. him and will be Dennis served McNeil missed. in the U. S. Army Burns Mortu- from 1967-1971, during which he went to Viet- ary of Pendleton is in charge nam and earned a medal of of arrangements. Sign the accommodation. He was a online guest book at www. lifelong musician, playing in burnsmortuary.com Contributions in his mem- Europe, along the Eastern seaboard, and most recently in ory can be made to Brass Fire the local jazz band, Brass Fire. band in care of Burns Mortu- Dennis moved to Ore- ary, P.O. Box 489, Pendleton, gon in 1986 and graduated OR 97801. Douglas Burton ‘Doug’ Paine DEATH NOTICES Hermiston March 15, 1957 — October 13, 2019 Marie A. Issel Alice Rose Brannan Walla Walla June 22, 1928 — October 13, 2019 Alice Rose Brannan of about how she clanged her Walla Walla, Washington, special bell to announce passed away on October the end of Sunday School 13, 2019, at Park Manor and the beginning of the Rehabilitation Center, church service. Walla Walla, Along with Washington, at church activi- 91 years of age. ties, Alice also She was enjoyed the great born on June outdoors. She 22, 1928, on the enjoyed camp- border between ing and fi shing Canada and with her hus- Ferry, Washing- band, friends ton. A choice and family. She was given for liked to crochet Brannan her citizenship and enjoyed col- and her parents lecting dolls and chose United salt dips. She States citizen- enjoyed music ship since they and loved lis- were living in tening to Carl Ferry, Wash- and his brother ington, at the Speedy play time. Alice their guitar and was the daugh- banjo together. ter of Harry C. Her greatest Lembcke and joy was spend- Maude Ger- ing quality time trude (Magee) Lemb- with her family. cke. She had one older She is survived by brother, George Lembcke. her son Jerry and wife Alice grew up in Curlew, Donna; daughter-in-law Washington, where she Judy Brannan; grandchil- attended school and grad- dren David Brannan and uated from high school. wife Laura, Steven Bran- After graduating, she nan and wife Amber, Ali- worked as an offi ce nurse. son Brannan, and Juli Alice met her husband (Brannan) McKitterick (while she was in high and husband Justin; eight school) at a community great-grandchildren; and social where Carl Hubert several nieces and neph- Brannan was playing his ews. She was preceded in guitar in a band. They death by her parents, her later married on March husband Carl, her brother 18, 1948, in Odessa, Ferry, George and her son Larry. Washington. The couple A Celebration of Life soon moved to Pilot Rock, service will be held at Oregon, where they raised 2 p.m. on November 2, their family. 2019, at the Burns Mor- Alice began work- tuary chapel, Pendleton, ing for Dr. Richard Koch Oregon. Following, at as his offi ce manager/ 4 p.m., a dessert reception receptionist on July 1, will be held at the Pilot 1957, a job she enjoyed Rock, Oregon, city coun- very much. They worked cil chambers, 114 Alder together for 44 years until Place (across from the Alice retired and moved post offi ce). with her husband to Spo- Burns Mortuary of kane, Washington. Pendleton is in charge of Carl and Alice attended arrangements. Sign the the First Assembly of God online guestbook at www. church in Pendleton, Ore- burnsmortuary.com gon, and were lifetime Memorial contri- members. Alice taught butions can be made Sunday School, but was (through December 31) to remembered most for her Walk to End Alzheimer’s: job as Sunday School sec- ht t p://act.alz.org /goto/ retary. People still talk teambrannan. Hermiston Douglas Burton ‘Doug’ husband Terry of Sherwood, Feb. 6, 1928 — Oct. 14, 2019 Paine was born March 15, Ore.; and several nieces and Marie A. Issel, 91, of Hermiston, died Monday, Oct. 14, 1957, in Hermiston, to Bur- nephews. Doug was preceded 2019, in Hermiston. She was born Feb. 6, 1928. A celebra- ton and Mescal Paine. On in death by his parents. October 13, 2019, his battle Funeral services will be tion of life service will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. at held at 11 a.m. on Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. Share memories with with Cholangiocar- Saturday, Octo- the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Burns cinoma came to an ber 26, 2019, at Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. end, at the age of the Hermiston 62, at home, sur- Christian Cen- rounded by family Kathleen Marie Martindale ter, 1850 W. High- and friends. Hermiston land, Ave., Hermis- Doug gradu- Nov. 28, 1947 — Oct. 17, 2019 ton, Oregon. Burial ated from Hermis- Kathleen Marie Martindale, 71, of Hermiston, died will follow at the ton High School and Hermiston Cem- Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Richland, Washington. She was then received a tech- etery, Hermiston, born Nov. 28, 1947, in Port Angeles, Washington. A celebra- nical degree from Paine tion of life service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. Oregon. Phoenix Institute of In lieu of fl ow- at Westside Church of Christ, 2185 W. Orchard Ave., Herm- Technology, as well as many professional certi- ers, donations can be made iston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange- fi cations. On June 7, 1977, and all proceeds will go to ments. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor- Cholangiocarcinoma tuaryhermiston.com. he married his high school the sweetheart, Tia Jean McDan- Foundation in memory of iel, and they raised two chil- Douglas Paine. Please share memories dren over their 42 years. TUESDAY, OCT. 22 He began working at Good of Doug with his family at No services scheduled Shepherd Hospital October 1, bur nsmor tuar yher miston. 1979, and celebrated 40 years com WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23 Burns Mortuary of Herm- of service on September 26, JAMES, JIM — Graveside service at 2 p.m. at the iston, Oregon, is in care of 2019. Hermiston Cemetery. Doug was a family man arrangements. and very involved in the lives of his children, nieces, neph- ews, and grandchildren. He spent time with his family by volunteering both time and talents to the various groups and activities they partici- pated in. As the family grew and evolved, so did he. It was the everyday routines that showed his family how much he loved and cared for them. Doug had many hob- bies and projects that kept him involved in the commu- nity of Hermiston. He volun- teered his time and talents to the Assembly of God church where he worked with the Missionettes, Royal Rangers, Good Shepherd Health Care System’s youth and adult church choirs. There, he helped develop and ran the sound system and acquired his CDL to drive bus for the youth choir. Doug also devoted many hours to the Hermiston School District; he facilitated an audio engineer- ing class, assisted the Herm- iston Band Boosters, ran the sound system for numerous music programs, helped build props for the marching band, and chaperoned trips. With the help of his friend David, the two formed “D & D Pro- ductions” and spent many With special guest speaker, Marcus Engel, hours providing sound and author of five best-selling books, honorary lighting for the Desert Arts doctorate awardee from the Philadelphia College Council, Brass Fire Band, Inland Northwest Musi- of Osteopathic Medicine, and adjunct professor cians and many other events at the University of Notre Dame. throughout the community. At the end of busy days he still found time to do Good Shepherd Health Care Wednesday, things for his own pleasure. System cordially invites you He enjoyed the art of wood- October 30, 2019 to our 2nd Annual Community working, and whittling small Meeting and Health Fair. wooden objects. He was fasci- 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of fun, nated by older hand tools and food, raffle prizes, and, most leather work. For many years, Hermiston High School importantly, learn about the Doug had been a licensed Commons & Auditorium positive impact GSHCS is HAM radio operator and par- 600 S 1st St ticipated with the local club having on the communities Hermiston, OR, 97838 and fi eld days. we serve with President & Doug was known for his CEO Dennis E. Burke. RSVP 541.667.3509 kind heart, infectious smile, and his generosity. His desire Flu Shots available Or register on Eventbrite at https://gshcsannualcommunity to learn, grow, and share was from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. meeting.eventbrite.com seen and enjoyed by all who Limited Supply, First-Come, knew him. First-Served He is survived by wife of 42 years, Tia; two children, son Kurtis of Hermiston, and daughter Andrea Hubbard and husband Shawn of Tuc- son, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Kaylin and Kemper Paine; sister Corinne Peacock and UPCOMING SERVICE SECOND ANNUAL Community Meeting
