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RECORDS Friday, December 6, 2019 PUBLIC SAFETY WEDNESDAY 2:01 a.m. — A man skateboarding in the middle of South Highway 395 in Hermiston presented a traffic hazard. 10:38 a.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on South- west Fourth Street in Pendleton. 3:40 p.m. — A burglary occurred at Umatilla Marina RV Park on Quincy Avenue in Umatilla. 5:32 p.m. — A fight occurred between two customers at the Circle K on Southeast Court Avenue in Pendleton. 7:01 p.m. — A missing person was reported on Manzanita Place in Hermiston. 7:59 p.m. — Three males were shouting at one another at the bus stop outside Pendleton City Hall. 8:09 p.m. — On East May Street in Heppner, a woman reported someone was attempting to break into her home. 11:21 p.m. — On Northwest Columbia Avenue in Boardman, a domestic disturbance occurred. A man reported his girlfriend hit him. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Wednesday •The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alejandro Javier Nunez, 40, and Veronica Monique Garza, 22, on one count each of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. •The Pendleton Police Department arrested Cameron Joseph Shawl, 42, on three counts, including felony unlawful possession of methamphetamine. MEETINGS FRIDAY, DEC. 6 No meetings scheduled MONDAY, DEC. 9 PENDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6 p.m., Pendleton School District office, 107 N.W. 10th St., Pendleton. (541-276-6711) MILTON-FREEWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m., Cen- tral Middle School, 306 S.W. Second St., Milton-Freewater. (541-938-3551) ADAMS CITY COUNCIL, 6:30 p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N. Main St., Adams. (541-566-9380) HERMISTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m., district office, 305 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. (Briana Cortaberria 541-667-6000) ATHENA-WESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m., Athena Ele- mentary School library, 375 S. Fifth St., Athena. (Paula Warner 541-566-3551) HEPPNER CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main St., Heppner. (541-676-9618) 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) PILOT ROCK FIRE DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock Fire Depart- ment, 415 N.E. Elm St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-4522) HERMISTON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Hermiston City Hall council chambers, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. (541-567-5521) IRRIGON FIRE DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Irrigon Fire Department, 705 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541-922-3133) TUESDAY, DEC. 10 PENDLETON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, 12 p.m., Pendleton City Hall community room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-8100) PORT OF UMATILLA COMMISSION, 1 p.m., Port of Umatilla offices, 505 Willamette Ave., Umatilla. (541-922-3224) PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Pend- leton Early Learning Center, 455 S.W. 13th St., Pendleton. (541-969-9466) WESTON CEMETERY BOARD, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541-566-3313) PENDLETON LIBRARY BOARD, 6 p.m., Pendleton Pub- lic Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave, Pendleton. (541-966-0380) LEXINGTON TOWN COUNCIL, 6:30 p.m., Lexington Town Hall, 425 F St., Lexington. (541-989-8515) PENDLETON CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (Donna Biggerstaff 541-966-0209) MORROW COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Bar- tholomew Government Building upper conference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. (541-922-4624) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 UKIAH SCHOOL DISTRICT, 8 a.m., Ukiah Community School, 201 Hill St., Ukiah. (541-427-3731) MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Irrigon Public Library, 200 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541-676-9061) MILTON-FREEWATER CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, 12 p.m., Milton-Freewater Golf Course restaurant, 301 Catherine St., Milton-Freewater. (541-938-5531) STANFIELD IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 12 p.m., district office, 100 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. (Tiffany Harrell 541-449-3272) PORT OF MORROW COMMISSION, 1:30 p.m., Port of Morrow, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman. (Dori Drago 541-481-7678) PENDLETON FAÇADE COMMITTEE, 3:30 p.m., Pendleton City Hall community development conference room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (Julie Chase 541-966-0204) RIVERSIDE SITE COUNCIL, 5:30 p.m., Riverside High School library, 210 N.E. Boardman Ave., Boardman. (541-676-9128) WESTON CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541-566-3313) ATHENA PLANNING COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St., Athena. (541-566-3862) CONDON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Condon City Hall, 128 S. Main St., Condon. (541-384-2711) CONDON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Condon Grade School, 220 S. East St., Condon. (541-384-2441) HERMISTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. (541-567-5521) STANFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Stanfield School Dis- trict office, 1120 N. Main St., Stanfield. (541-449-3305) UMATILLA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, 7 p.m., Fire Sta- tion 21, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. An executive session may be called during the business meeting. (Reta Larson 541-567-8822) HELIX SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7:30 p.m., Helix School library, 120 Main St., Helix. (541-457-2175) THURSDAY, DEC. 12 UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY FARM BUREAU, 12 p.m., TBA, Pendleton. (Julie Spratling 541-457-8045) LOTTERY Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 Megabucks 04-08-14-38-39-4 Estimated jackpot: $6.9 million Powerball 08-27-44-51-61 Powerball: 14 Power Play: 3 Estimated jackpot: $120 million Win for Life 15-22-48-56 Lucky Lines 02-08-09-14-FREE-19-24- 26-29 Estimated jackpot: $17,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 6-1-5-3 4 p.m.: 2-5-9-3 7 p.m.: 7-7-7-5 10 p.m.: 2-5-8-9 Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 9-1-0-9 East Oregonian A5 OBITUARIES Robert E. ‘Joe’ Kelly Jr. Leo C. ‘Lee’ Geissel Jr. Pendleton July 12, 1947 — December 1, 2019 Umatilla January 8, 1944 — November 29, 2019 Robert E. Kelly Jr., best due to Joe’s business expe- known as Joe, was born in rience, charisma, and abil- Prairie City, Oregon, on ity to strike up a genuine July 12, 1947, to Robert conversation with anyone Edward Kelly and Melba who walked through the door. Devon Burnside Joe was a (Kelly). On Sun- day, December 1, member of the Joe passed away American Insti- tute of Profes- peacefully in his sional Bookkeep- home surrounded ers. Was the first by his family. president of the Joe lived in Optimist Club, Monument and which is now Long Creek, Ore- gon, through known as the Kelly the eighth grade Pendleton City when his family Club. He was a moved to Umatilla, Ore- board member of the Pend- gon. In 1965, Joe graduated leton Little League and from Umatilla High School Babe Ruth Association as and then in 1969 from Blue well as a committee mem- Mountain Community Col- ber of the local chapter of lege with an Associate of the Rocky Mountain Elk Science degree in account- Foundation. Joe also volun- teered for many years with ing and business. In high school, Joe American Legion, Little played football, basketball, League and the Pendleton and baseball. Joe excelled Round-Up Association. Joe is survived by his as a catcher in baseball, his favorite position. Joe wife, Terri, and two sons, hit many triples that would Sean (Heidi) and Jason have been home runs in any (Kristi), of whom he was other park with a fence. so proud. If you knew Joe, On March 12, 1966, you also knew he couldn’t Joe married the love of his brag enough about his life, Terri Roberts. Joe and four grandchildren, Jaden Terri were inseparable for Villa, Cetch Kelly, Ronan more than 53 years. Kelly and Neela Kelly. Joe Joe loved life itself is also survived by his sis- along with hunting, fish- ter, Brenda McGirr, two ing, camping and running. brothers, Patrick Kelly and Joe ran several marathons Matthew (Jean) Kelly, and and always talked of the many nieces, nephews and “runner’s high.” He abso- cousins. lutely loved the outdoors. Joe was preceded in In June 1969, Joe went death by his parents and to work for First National grandparents. Bank as part of the training Memorial service will program. Joe worked his be held on December 12 way up and held many titles at 2:30 p.m. at Pendle- including operations offi- ton Pioneer Chapel, Fol- cer, real estate loan officer, som-Bishop. A celebration and assistant manager. In of life will be held in June 1979, Joe went to work for of 2020. Pendleton Truss and Lum- In lieu of flowers, a ber, where he became man- donation can be made ager. In 1987, Joe went to to OHSU Alzheimer’s work for Wheatland Insur- Research Center of your ance. Then in 1998, Joe favorite charity. and Terri opened up Kelly Online condolences Lumber Supply, which is may be sent to www.pio- still a successful business neerchapel.com. Leo C. ‘Lee’ NASCAR and Geissel Jr. passed attended races as away on Novem- often as possible. ber 29, 2019, at his He loved classic home in Umatilla cars and owned and showed sev- surrounded by his eral over the loving family at years. Other inter- the age of 75. ests included Lee was born hunting, fishing, January 8, 1944, rooting for the in Tacoma, Wash- ington, to Leo C. Oregon Ducks, Geissel Sr. and and also hunting Betty Graham mushrooms with his family. Geissel. The fam- ily lived in Gig Lee has left a Geissel Harbor, Wash- legacy of love, and ington, where he a huge void in the attended school through the life of his loved ones. He was preceded in seventh grade. They moved briefly to Richland, Wash- death by his parents, Leo ington, and later to Mil- and Betty Geissel. He is ton-Freewater where he survived by his wife Ellen; attended high school and son Chuck (Donna) Geis- graduated from McLough- sel of Milton-Freewater, lin (Mac-Hi) in 1962. son Ken (Dena) Geissel Lee enlisted in the Army of Hermiston, and daugh- in May of 1962. He was ter Heidi Geissel, also of a field maintenance tank Hermiston; stepdaughters mechanic and served in Jaimie (Arcadius) St. Lau- rent of Eatonville, Washing- Germany for two years. After completing his tour ton, Mystie (Jeremy) Grover of duty, he moved back to of Prineville, and Allison Milton-Freewater and went (John) Spurlock, also of to work for the United States Prineville; seven grandchil- Postal Service as a city let- dren; 10 stepgrandchildren; ter carrier, and was later two great-grandchildren, appointed to postmaster in and seven stepgreat-grand- Athena, Oregon. In 1982 children; sister Suzie (Ron) Lee was promoted to post- Sams, brother Glen (Cheryl) master in Umatilla, Oregon. Geissel, and sister Gretchen He retired from that position (Greg) Baker, all of Walla in January of 1999 after a Walla, Washington. A memorial service will 36-year career. He married his wife and be held on Monday, Decem- soul mate, Ellen, on October ber 9, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Mun- selle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 10, 1992. Lee always loved to travel. 902 S. Main, Milton-Free- Following his retirement, he water, OR 97862. We wish to express our set out with the goal of vis- iting all 50 states, which he deepest gratitude to Vange completed, with the excep- John Memorial Hospice. tion of Alaska. He loved the Their care and support was history of the open road and deeply appreciated. To leave a online condo- he and his wife traveled old Route 66 through California lence, visit www.munseller- and Arizona. He also loved hodes.com. Don Eldon Walker Hermiston June 7, 1950 — December 3, 2019 ment projects. Don Eldon He enjoyed going Walker of Herm- iston was born fishing and was June 7, 1950, in a member of Okarche, Okla- the V.F.W. Des- ert Post #4750 in homa, the son Hermiston. of William and He was pre- Stella (Fry) ceded in death Walker. He passed by his parents; away in Hermis- ton on December brothers Bob and 3, 2019, at the age Billy; and sisters of 69. Maxine, Edith He attended and Wynema. school and grad- He is survived uated from high by his wife of 42 Walker school in Walla years, Christine; Walla, Wash., in sons Jodey and 1968. After high school, wife Cynthia Ballard, and he served as a jet mechanic Thomas and wife Katrina in the Air Force for four Walker; daughters Stella years during the Viet- and husband Kirt Hickey, nam War. After his hon- and Melinda and hus- orable discharge, he lived band David West; brothers in Redding, Calif., where Jack Walker and Thomas he attended two years of Walker; 13 grandchildren; and many nieces, neph- college. Don married Christine ews and extended family Ballard on May 26, 1977, members. Viewing will be held on in Walla Walla, Wash. The couple lived in Walla Walla Friday, December 13 from and Touchet, Wash., before 4-7 p.m. at Burns Mortu- moving to Hermiston in ary. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Satur- 1991. He worked as an elec- day, December 14, 2019, trician for KIE Electri- at Burns Mortuary chapel, cal Supply and Crescent 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Electric for many years. Hermiston, OR 97838. He then worked as a die- Burns Mortuary of sel electrician for Union Hermiston is in care of Pacific Railroad Hinkle arrangements. Yard for 22 years, retiring To leave an online con- dolence for the family, in 2017. Don was always work- please go to www.burns- ing on home improve- mortuaryhermiston.com. UPCOMING SERVICES FRIDAY, DEC. 6 AMUNDSON, GENE — Graveside service at 1 p.m. at Gilliland Cemetery, Sweet Home. See A 7 MLB celebration Games in 11 days at Boston, of life Philadelphia, Washington DC, will follow at the Sweet Home VFW Cleveland, hall, Main Baltimore & New 580 York (Yankees & Mets). St. Included: Baseball Hall of Fame in BETZ, RICH — Celebration of Cooperstown, life Guided at Tour 10:30 at of NYC and a.m. free day in Manhattan. Hotel near Times Square New Hope Community Church, 1350 S. 395, two Highway nights. Tour begins near Baltimore International Airport/ Ends near Cleveland Airport. Hermiston. HORTON, LOIS — Graveside service at 1 p.m. at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. $2,650/person based on double hotel occupancy SATURDAY, DEC. 7 CLINE, TOD — Celebration of life at 10:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army of Reno, 1931 Sutro St., Reno, Nevada. Lorna Louene (Haynes) Landry Hermiston March 7, 1934 — December 4, 2019 Lorna Louene (Haynes) her niece and nephews Landry of Hermiston, Ore- Lauri and Dwayne Huxoll gon, was born on March 7, of Hermiston, Ore., Louis 1934, in Baker City, Ore- Haynes and Mila Pallares of gon, to Louis and Geor- Vernal, Utah, and Mike and gia (Ferguson) Laura Mallory of Haynes. She died La Grande, Ore., on December 4, and numerous 2019, in Hermis- great-nieces and ton, Oregon, at the -nephews. age of 85 years. She was pre- ceded in death Louene grad- uated from La by her husband Grande High Richard (Dick) Landry, par- School in 1952 ents Louis and and pursued her Landry Georgia Haynes, love of nursing, brother and sis- graduating as a ter-in-law Joe and registered nurse in Verna Haynes and 1957. Upon grad- uating she met her niece Terry Richard Landry, a (Mallory) Decker. A private fam- pilot in the United ily burial will be States Air Force, in the Hermiston and they were Cemetery, Herm- married. They iston, Oregon. spent time over- seas in Guam and Those who Panama before wish may make moving back to La Grande contributions in Louene’s in the early 1970s. memory to Vange John Richard (Dick) Landry Memorial Hospice at 645 was offered a job with W. Orchard Ave., Suite 300, Pendleton Grain Growers in Hermiston, OR 97838. Please share memories of Hermiston and Louene went to work for Good Shepherd Louene with her family at Hospital where she worked www.burnsmortuaryherm- iston.com. until she retired in 2003. Burns Mortuary of She had a love for horses Hermiston, Oregon is in and the outdoors. Louene is survived by care of arrangements. OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a flag 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 office. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. 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