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RECORDS Tuesday, October 29, 2019 PUBLIC SAFETY OBITUARY FRIDAY Virginia ‘Tobie’ Williams 7:30 a.m. — Lamb Weston staff reported criminal mischief at the company’s main plant on Westland Road, Hermiston. 7:53 a.m. — A caller reported someone stole items from her dead father’s yard on Northwest Boardman Avenue, Boardman, and tried to break into his house. The Morrow County Sheriff ’s Offi ce trespassed a person from the property. 9:16 a.m. — A caller reported the theft of a red Ford pickup with a red canopy from a residence on Lewis and Clark Drive, Boardman. 11:12 a.m. — Someone broke into the Willow Creek Coun- try Club, Heppner, staff reported, and stole gas and cut the fuel lines to equipment. The caller also said this could have hap- pened the other night or a couple of weeks ago. 5:06 p.m. — A three-vehicle crash near Athena sent one pas- senger to a local hospital. Oregon State Police reported a minivan traveling north on Banister Road was unable to stop at the stop sign at the inter- section of Highway 11. The vehicle entered the highway and two other passenger vehicles struck it. An ambulance took a passenger in the fi rst vehicle to Prov- idence St. Mary Medical Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washing- ton. Paramedics at the crash scene also checked the other driv- ers and passengers, and some refused medical treatment. State police also reported giving a citation to the minivan’s driver, a 16-year-old boy from Milton-Freewater. 10:18 p.m. — Stanfi eld police responded to a report of gun- shots at Echo High School, 600 E. Gerone St. The offi cer did not fi nd anyone shooting. SATURDAY 3:52 a.m. — A 911 caller reported a vehicle crashed and rolled at Johns Lane and Campbell Road, Pendleton, but no one was near the vehicle. 10:24 a.m. — Hermiston police took a report for a burglary on the 700 block of West Ridgeway Avenue. 2:46 p.m. — The Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce responded to a report of a burglary on the 55700 block of Albee Road south of Pilot Rock. 2:50 p.m. — A caller reported possible animal neglect at Banks Lane and Baxter Road, Hermiston. 5:34 p.m. — A caller on the 1000 block of South Main Street, Milton-Freewater, reported the theft of license plates from her vehicle. Virginia “Tobie” Wil- few years in her home, she liams, 81, of Elgin, passed particularly appreciated time away on Wednesday, Octo- sitting on her patio in her ber 23, 2019, at Grande Ronde favorite swing. Hospital. A Celebration of Tobie is survived by Life will be held at her sons, Brent the Elgin Stampede (Leone) Williams Hall on Saturday, of Elgin, Ore., and November 2, 2019, Keith (Stephanie) at 2 p.m. Casual Williams of Island dress is preferred City, Ore.; daugh- by the family. ters Kelly (Glen) Tobie was born Griffi th of Ione, on March 15, 1938, Ore., and Kanda in La Grande, Ore- (Steve) Gresham of gon, to Emmett and Elgin, Ore.; brother Williams Eva Mae (Rollins) Larry (Betty) Thompson. She Thompson of lived on Cricket Flat as a child Elgin, Ore.; six grandchil- and resided in Elgin, Oregon, dren; 12 great-grandchil- all of her life. She attended dren; and many nieces and Elgin High School. She mar- nephews. ried Chuck Williams on July She was preceded in death 3, 1956. by her husband, Chuck; her Tobie’s interests included parents, Emmett and Eva playing guitar, piano, and Thompson; and her sisters, organ. She enjoyed hunting Peggy Kennedy, Dixie Stan- and fi shing. She especially ton, and Bobbie Horn. enjoyed watching school In lieu of fl owers, memo- sporting events and travel- rial contributions can be ing to grandkids’ and many made to the Elgin Stamped- school-aged kids’ sporting ers, P.O. Box 397, Elgin, OR events all around the North- 97827. west. She loved spending Online condolences may time with her grand- and be made to the family at www. great-grandchildren. The last lovelandfuneralchapel.com. DEATH NOTICES Robert W. ‘Bob’ Brinkley Hermiston July 19, 1957 — Oct. 23, 2019 Robert W. “Bob” Brinkley Jr., 62, of Hermiston, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, near North Powder. He was born July 19, 1957, in Torrance, California. Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Dorothy S. Gehrke Walla Walla June 5, 1927 — Oct. 25, 2019 ARRESTS, CITATIONS Friday •A Pendleton man landed in the Umatilla County Jail on charges of domestic violence and assaulting an offi cer. Oregon State Police troopers and Umatilla County sheriff ’s deputies responded to a domestic violence call Friday evening at a home in the 43100 block of Gateway Avenue, Pendleton. Sheriff ’s spokesperson Lt. Sterrin Holcomb said the occupants reported Jack L. Davidson Sr., 61, was “out of control” and assaulted a relative. Holcomb said police tried to put the cuff s on Davidson, who “smacked the deputy on the side of the face.” The slap did not injure the deputy, and offi cers arrested Davidson and booked him into the jail in Pendleton for fourth-degree assault, interfering with a peace offi cer, resisting arrest and assault of a public safety offi cer. The online jail roster shows his bail at $30,000. •Hermiston police arrested Carri Ann Olea, 39, of Hermiston, for felony fl eeing, reckless driving, driving while suspended/ revoked and second-degree theft. Saturday •Pilot Rock police arrested Jesus Ramiro Soto, 37, of Pilot Rock, for second-degree sexual abuse, unlawful possession of a fi rearm, fi rst-degree unlawful sexual penetration, menacing, reckless endangering and harassment. •Pendleton police arrested Shantel Renee Santiago, 40, of Pendleton, for second-degree burglary and third-degree crim- inal mischief. Sunday •Hermiston police arrested Juan Antonio Tellez, 28, of Board- man, for domestic violence assault and strangulation, both felonies. •Pendleton police arrested Christine Michell Reardon, 70, for unlawful use of a weapon (shooting in a prohibited area). •Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce arrested Robert Shawn Mahon, 40, of Pendleton, for domestic violence felonies of strangulation and assault. Dorothy S. Gehrke, 92, of Walla Walla, Washington, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in College Place, Washington. She was born June 5, 1927. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Edward C. Hounshell Jr. Plymouth, Wash. June 3, 1940 — Oct. 24, 2019 Edward C. Hounshell Jr., 79, of Plymouth, Washington, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Richland, Washington. He was born June 3, 1940, in Bandon. At his request, no ser- vices will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Helen A. Miller Athena Aug. 29, 1927 — Oct. 25, 2019 Helen A. Miller, 92, of Athena, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Spokane, Washington. She was born Aug. 29, 1927. Mun- selle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Inez C. Sencer Hermiston Oct. 25, 2019 Inez C. Sencer, 100, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Hermis- ton. A graveside service will be held in upstate New York. Visit www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com for online obituary and to leave condolences. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. MEETINGS Bethel L. Warner TUESDAY, OCT. 29 Walla Walla Oct. 26, 2019 MORROW COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman. (Stepha- nie Loving 541-922-4624) WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30 MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Bartholomew Government Building upper conference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. (Roberta Lutcher 541-676-5613) Former Pendleton resident Bethel L. Warner, 98, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Walla Walla, Washington. She was born in Bell County, Texas. A graveside service will be held Friday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at Olney Cemetery. Burns Mor- tuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com. THURSDAY, OCT. 31 — FRIDAY, NOV. 1 UPCOMING SERVICES No meetings scheduled TUESDAY, OCT. 29 MONDAY, NOV. 4 STOKES LANDING SENIOR CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. (Karen 541-922-3137) HEPPNER PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main St., Heppner. (541-676-9618) MILTON-FREEWATER PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Mil- ton-Freewater Public Library Albee Room, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. 6:30 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. regular meet- ing. (Lisa Wasson 541-938-8235) A5 Elgin March 15, 1938 — October 23, 2019 SUNDAY 12:27 p.m. — A Pilot Rock resident on Southwest Birch Street reported a male behind the house was “messing with” a recreational vehicle. 12:35 p.m. — The Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce took a complaint for animal abuse at Green Acres Mobile Park, 53752 Appleton Road, Milton-Freewater. 6:58 p.m. — A caller on Highway 74 near Ione reported he crashed his 2006 Chevrolet Equinox into a cow. 10:45 p.m. — A Milton-Freewater resident on the 500 block of North Main Street reported someone slashed his vehicle’s tires. East Oregonian MARTINDALE, KATHLEEN — Celebration of life service at 11 a.m. at Westside Church of Christ, 2185 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30 AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File In this April 11, 2016, fi le photo, Congressman John Conyers is seen during a ceremony for former U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, in Detroit. Detroit police say the former congressman died at his home on Sunday. John Conyers dies at 90 DETROIT (AP) — For- mer U.S. Rep. John Conyers, one of the longest-serving members of Congress whose resolutely liberal stance on civil rights made him a polit- ical institution in Washing- ton and back home in Detroit despite several scandals, has died. He was 90. Conyers, among the high-profi le politicians topped by sex harassment allegations in 2017, died at his home on Sunday, said Detroit police spokesman Cpl. Dan Donakowski. The death “looks like natural causes,” Donakowski added. Known as the dean of the Congressional Black Cau- cus, which he helped found, Conyers became one of only six black House members when he was won his fi rst election by just 108 votes in 1964. The race was the beginning of more than 50 years of election dominance: Conyers regularly won elec- tions with more than 80% of the vote, even after his wife went to prison for taking a bribe. That voter loyalty helped Conyers freely speak his mind. He took at both Repub- licans and fellow Republi- cans: he said then-President George W. Bush “has been an absolute disaster for the Afri- can-American community” in 2004, and in 1979 called then-President Jimmy Car- ter “a hopeless, demented, honest, well-intentioned nerd who will never get past his fi rst administration.” Throughout his career, Conyers used his infl uence to push civil rights. After a 15-year fi ght, he won pas- sage of legislation declaring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a national holi- day, fi rst celebrated in 1986. He regularly introduced a bill starting in 1989 to study the harm caused by slavery and the possibility of reparations for slaves’ descendants. That bill never got past a House subcommittee. His district offi ce in Detroit employed civil rights legend Rosa Parks from 1965 until her retirement in 1988. In 2005, Conyers was among 11 people inducted to the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame. But after a nearly 53-year career, he became the fi rst Capitol Hill politician to lose his job in the torrent of sexual misconduct allega- tions sweeping through the nation’s workplaces. A for- mer staffer alleged she was fi red because she rejected his sexual advances, and others said they’d witnessed Conyers inappropriately touching female staffers or requesting sexual favors. He denied the allegations but eventually stepped down, citing health reasons. “My legacy can’t be com- promised or diminished in any way by what we’re going through now,” Conyers told a Detroit radio station from a hospital where he’d been taken after complaining of lightheadedness in Decem- ber 2017. “This, too, shall pass. My legacy will con- tinue through my children.” Conyers was born and grew up in Detroit, where his father, John Conyers Sr., was a union organizer in the automotive industry and an international represen- tative with the United Auto Workers union. He insisted that his son, a jazz afi cio- nado from an early age, not become a musician. OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a fl ag symbol at no charge.Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These include information about services. Obituaries and notices can be submitted online at EastOregonian. com/obituaryform, by email to obits@eastoregonian.com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the East Oregonian offi ce. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. Tickets th 5 are $25 Annual KEEP THE KETT R L ed E Ke S ttle Nov. @ HOT! Kick Off 9th 5:30 2019 PM Dinner | Live Entertainment | Auction Fundraiser at the Pendleton Oregon Salvation Army 150 SE Emigrant Ave, Pendleton, OR 9780 1 Help the Salvation Army meet the needs of Umatilla County. This past year your local Salvation Army served 15,000 hot meals to those in need, in additions to youth programs, sending kids to camps, family assistance etc. Help us continue to “Do The Most Good” in Umatilla County. For more information contact: Major’s DeWayne & Toni Halstead DeWayne.Halstad@usw.salvationarmy.org 541-276-3369 PETERSON, JEANNINE — Memorial service for family and friends at 1 p.m. at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop, 131 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton. 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