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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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FRIDAY
Daniel Ernest ‘Dannie’ Walchli
Robert Arthur Briley
Hermiston
November 1, 1967 — February 12, 2020
Milton-Freewater
June 10, 1936 — Feb. 17, 2020
Daniel Ernest “Dannie” dren: Katie in 1990, Brenna
Walchli was born on Novem- in 1993, Jared (JD) in 1995,
ber 1, 1967, to Clinton Patrick and Luke in 1999.
“Skip” and Sherry Walchli.
Dannie was an incredi-
He left this earth peace- bly loving and giving father.
He may not have
fully at home sur-
rounded by the
had as much time
love of his family
as some dads, but
and friends, far too
quality
always
soon, on Wednes-
made up for quan-
tity. He was always
day, February 12,
willing to take
2020, at the age of
the kids along to
52. After fighting
check water, ride
like a warrior for
in a swather, baler,
over 10 years, he
combine or other
knew it was time to
Walchli
farm equipment.
finally let his body
Many of the trips
and mind rest.
Dannie was born a farmer, with Dad included ice cream
to a farmer, who was born a after. As they got older they
farmer as well. It was in his weren’t sure if it was really a
blood and was his true calling treat for them, or if he was just
in life. He loved the land and using them as an excuse to get
what he could produce from some for himself! It was one
it. By the age of 3, he refused of the traditions he contin-
to stay back in the house ued when his first grandchild
when work was to be done. was born. Kadence will miss
He wanted to be in the fields. those treats with Papa.
He was proud of all the
He was happiest in the dirt.
Whether it was playing with kids and loved to watch them
toy tractors, learning to drive play their many sports, help
a flatbed in the asparagus field them with homework, talk
by age 6, riding motorbikes or with them about their goals,
four-wheelers, hoeing water- see them work hard on the
melon vines, changing irri- farm each summer, or give
gation pipe, planting, check- them lectures on life when he
ing moisture levels in potato could get them in a car for a
fields, swathing, baling, har- road trip. Many lessons were
vesting any crop, or simply learned on those drives, and
driving around the farm to appreciated to this day by
show others what he consid- his sons and daughters. His
ered to be “God’s country,” grandchildren brought him
his passion for the land never endless joy. We will all miss
wavered. If you were fortu- hearing him try to get the
nate enough to spend time on babies to “say Paaa-Paaaaa”
one of his “tours,” you were from the moment they were
blessed to see the pride he born.
took in the life he cherished.
He spent his life cultivat-
Dannie respected his par- ing more than just the crops.
ents and grandparents like He had a steadfast desire to
few people have the capacity improve the farming industry.
to do. They, and Uncle John He served on many boards
Walchli, were often cred- over his lifetime: the Umatilla
ited with having taught him County Weed Board, Pend-
so much more than farm- leton Grain Growers Board,
ing. His loyalty to family and Stanfield Irrigation Board,
the continuing success of the Oregon Potato Commission,
farm were what drove him. National Potato Council, U.S.
Though he was very athletic Potato Board, and the Potato
and competitive in sports, Variety Management Insti-
such as football, track and tute. He had continued to
weightlifting, his true desire serve on most of these boards
was to excel in his education until the end of his life. He was
in high school and college. highly respected by many in
He was very active in FFA as the industry for his wisdom,
well. He felt that organization insight and perspectives. “He
impacted him in great ways, is not replaceable and will
and encouraged many others be missed,” said Gary Roth,
to take advantage of the ben- Oregon Potato Commission
efits of being a part of it as executive director.
well.
Dan is survived by his
He graduated from Herm- wife Karen; daughter Katie
iston High School in 1985, (Andrew), daughter Brenna
and Oregon State University (Brandon), son Jared “JD”
via Eastern Oregon Univer- ( Caitlynn), and son Luke
sity in La Grande in 1990. (Courtney); granddaughters
While the pride he took in Kadence, Henley and June,
being a key player on both and a soon-to-be-born grand-
sides of the ball while win- son; mother Sherry Walchli;
ning at football his senior year brothers Bobby (Rachelle),
against rival Pendleton (after Patrick (Nancy) and Don-
a 62-year drought) was some- nie (Karie); sisters Sherie
thing he carried with him his Marie (Marty) and and Judy
entire life, he was even more (Curtis); 19 nieces and neph-
proud of the difficult classes ews; and 10 great-nieces and
he mastered, and being the -nephews. He was preceded
only sibling of seven to com- in death by his grandparents
plete his bachelor’s degree. Ernest and Pauline Walchli
He used his knowledge to and John and Marion Vernon,
keep pushing the farm for- his father Skip Walchli, sister
ward whenever he could in Cindy, and one great-niece.
the ever-changing industry.
A celebration of life will
He was the respected voice in be held for Dan on Sun-
the family, as technology and day, February 23 at 1 p.m. in
practices marched forward in the Hermiston High School
a way that sometimes seemed commons. Burial will fol-
foreign to the generation low at the Hermiston Cem-
before him. He was trusted to etery. Viewing will be held
bring in changes that some- on Thursday, February 20 at
times were an uphill bat- Burns Mortuary in Hermis-
tle, but always benefitted the ton from 4-7 p.m.
For those wishing to make
farm.
In 1986 Dannie met Karen donation in lieu of flowers, a
Hofmann, whom he pro- fund is being set up to award
fessed in a bio he wrote to be a scholarship for area agri-
“the love of his life.” The city cultural students. The family
girl was quickly wooed by his requests those to be sent to
blue eyes, quick smile, and the Daniel Walchli Memorial
gentlemanly manner — not Fund in care of Burns Mortu-
to mention that really cool red ary, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston,
Chevy pickup he was so proud OR 97838.
Please share memories
of! They married in July of
1988, settled on the farm and of Dannie with his family at
never looked back. Rural life burnsmortuaryhermiston.
was an adjustment for her, com.
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
but proved to be the best deci-
sion of her life. Together they iston, Oregon, is in care of
welcomed four amazing chil- arrangements.
Robert Arthur Briley, 83, of Milton-Freewater, died
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2020, at his home. He was born June 10,
1936. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater
is in charge of arrangements.
1:12 a.m. — A reported drunken driver was cited and
release at Southeast 11th Street and Southeast Frazer Avenue
in Pendleton.
6:24 a.m. — A burglary was reported at Decorative Concrete
Systems on Highway 11 in Milton-Freewater.
11:04 a.m. — A theft was reported at Diaz Honey Farm on
Appleton Road in Milton-Freewater.
11:54 a.m. — A theft was reported at Safeway on Southwest
20th Street in Pendleton.
2:12 p.m. — A theft was reported at Horizon on Southwest
Court Avenue in Pendleton.
2:59 p.m. — A woman reported she was told there were
three dogs eating her pregnant goat at her residence on Oro
Street in Adams. She advised police that she was traveling
from Pendleton and if she arrived with the dogs still there she’d
shoot them.
3:55 p.m. — A theft in progress was reported at Walmart on
Southwest Court Avenue in Pendleton.
8:10 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at the Pendle-
ton Square Apartments on Southwest 28th Drive in Pendleton.
SATURDAY
3:29 a.m. — A burglary occurred on East Wood Avenue in
Stanfield.
7:36 a.m. — A bike was reported stolen from Southeast 18th
Street in Pendleton.
10:08 a.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at a rental
property on Southwest Sixth Street in Pendleton.
12:08 p.m. — A theft was reported on Northwest Ellis Ave-
nue in Pendleton.
2:17 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on East Third
Street in Hermiston.
2:29 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an assault on
Highway 339 in Milton-Freewater.
4:29 p.m. — A burglary occurred at Brett Leake Ranch on
Vansycle Road in Helix.
9:24 p.m. — A theft was reported from Grocery Outlet on
Southwest Court Avenue in Pendleton.
11:17 p.m. — A burglary occurred at Rhodes Store on East
Main Street in Ukiah.
11:59 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at a rental
property on Southeast Second Street in Pendleton.
SUNDAY
12:20 a.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on Yakima
Street in Umatilla.
11:15 a.m. — A theft was reported from Motel 6 on South-
east Nye Avenue in Pendleton.
2:06 p.m. — A burglary occurred on Coppinger Lane in Echo.
3:47 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on Northwest
Carden Avenue and Northwest 14th Street in Pendleton.
4:23 p.m. — A theft was reported from Motel 6 on Southeast
Nye Avenue in Pendleton.
4:44 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at the Pend-
leton Riverside Apartments on Northwest Carden Avenue in
Pendleton.
5:14 p.m. — A theft was reported from Walmart on South-
west Court Avenue in Pendleton.
6:27 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on Highway
204 in Weston.
9:21 p.m. — A report of shots fired was made on Butler
Grade Road in Milton-Freewater.
11:19 p.m. — A theft was reported from Circle K on South-
east Court Avenue in Pendleton.
11:27 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on North-
east 35th Street in Pendleton.
MONDAY
12:51 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at a rental
property on Southwest Third Street in Pendleton.
12:57 p.m. — A man was cited and released for steal-
ing a 12-pack of beer from a store on South Highway 395 in
Hermiston.
10:02 p.m. — A theft was reported on North First Street in
Hermiston.
TUESDAY
6:03 a.m. — A burglary occurred at Les Schwab on South-
gate Place in Pendleton.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
Saturday
•The Oregon State Police arrested Brandi Cathern Garhart,
46, on one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants
(alcohol).
MEETINGS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19
MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m.,
SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. (Roberta Lutcher
541-676-5613)
INTERMOUNTAIN EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT, 4 p.m.,
InterMountain ESD office, 2001 N.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. An
executive session will be called at the end of the meeting to
discuss real property transactions and labor negotiations.
(Marla Royal 888-437-6892)
OREGON TRAIL LIBRARY DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m., Hep-
pner Public Library, 444 N. Main St., Heppner. (Kathy Street
541-481-3365)
BOARDMAN PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Boardman
City Hall, 200 City Center Circle, Boardman. (541-481-9252)
PILOT ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock High
School library, 101 N.E. Cherry St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-8291)
UMATILLA HOSPITAL DISTRICT, 7:30 p.m., Umatilla Medical
Clinic, 1890 Seventh St., Umatilla. (541-922-3104)
THURSDAY, FEB. 20
WEST EXTENSION IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 9 a.m., Irrigon Fire
Department, 705 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. An executive session
may be called to discuss legal issues. (Lisa Baum 541-922-3814)
ECHO CITY COUNCIL, 4 p.m., Old VFW Hall, 210 W. Bridge St.,
Echo. (541-376-8411)
FRIDAY, FEB. 21
No meetings scheduled
MONDAY, FEB. 24
UMATILLA BASIN WATERSHED COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Eastern
Oregon Higher Education Center room 134, 975 S.E. Columbia
Drive, Hermiston. (Michael T. Ward 541-276-2190)
MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT, 6 p.m., Pioneer
Memorial Clinic conference room, 130 Thompson St., Heppner.
6 p.m. provider dinner, 6:30 p.m. board meeting. (Tonia Adams
541-676-2942)
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Nona Jordan
Pendleton
July 26, 1941 — Feb. 17, 2020
Nona Jordan, 78, of Pendleton, died Tuesday, Feb. 17,
2020, in Pendleton. She was born July 26, 1941, in Cottage
Grove. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel,
Folsom-Bishop.
Blanche E. Kemp
La Grande
Feb. 17, 1922 — Feb. 7, 2020
Former Pendleton resident Blanche E. Kemp, 97, died
Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in La Grande. She was born Feb. 17,
1922, in Umatilla. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge
of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.burns-
mortuary.com.
Boyd Gilbert Sigsbee
Dallesport, Washington
May 2, 1932 — Dec. 1, 2019
Boyd Gilbert Sigsbee, 87, of Dallesport, Washington,
died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Portland. He was born May
2, 1932, in Portland. A celebration of life will be held Sat-
urday, Feb. 22, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gateway Presbyte-
rian Church in The Dalles. Arrangements were entrusted to
Spencer, Libby & Powell in The Dalles.
Thelma L. Townsend
Hermiston
May 23, 1926 — Feb. 16, 2020
Former Pendleton resident Thelma L. Townsend, 93, died
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born May
23, 1926, in Council, Idaho. Burns Mortuary is in charge
of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.burns-
mortuary.com.
UPCOMING SERVICES
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19
No services scheduled
THURSDAY, FEB. 20
CAPLINGER, BILL — Graveside service at 1 p.m. at
the Echo Cemetery.
WALCHLI, DANNIE — Viewing from 4-7 p.m. at
Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19
CAY-UMA-WA TOASTMASTERS, 12-1 p.m., Wildhorse Resort &
Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton. Everyone welcome.
(Jeannette Taylor 541-276-9492)
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF PENDLETON, 12 p.m., Red Lion
Inn, 304 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton.
BOARDMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 12 p.m., Port of Mor-
row, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman. (541-481-3014)
MILTON-FREEWATER GARDEN CLUB, 12 p.m., Milton-Freewater
Community Building, 109 N.E. Fifth Ave., Milton-Freewater. Lun-
cheon followed by general business meeting.
DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE, 12 p.m., The Saddle Restaurant,
Pendleton. Women’s auxiliary group for Shriners International
performs support work for Shriners Children’s Hospital. All
women welcome. (Edith Thompson 541-276-8622)
HERMISTON ELKS DINNER, 5:30-8 p.m., Hermiston Elks Lodge,
480 E. Main St., Hermiston. (541-567-6923)
FRIENDS OF HERMISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 6 p.m., Hermis-
ton Public Library Lanham Room, 235 E. Gladys Ave, Hermiston.
(541-567-2882)
OREGON GRASS ROOTS CRIBBAGE CLUB NO. 2, 6:30 p.m., Des-
ert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. All levels of
players welcome. (541-567-6594)
THURSDAY, FEB. 20
TUMBLEWEED TOASTMASTERS, 6:30 a.m., Eastern Oregon
Higher Education Center, 980 S.E. Columbia Drive, Hermiston. Vis-
itors welcome. (541-567-3360)
BOARDMAN KIWANIS CLUB, 6:30 a.m., Riverfront Lodge, 6
Marine Drive, Boardman.
ARTS AND CRAFTS FROM THE DRY SIDE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Herm-
iston Assembly of God Church, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston.
Use Seventh Street entrance. Monthly business meeting at noon.
(541-567-4446)
HERMISTON TRAVEL CLUB, 10 a.m., First Christian Church, 775
W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. A representative of Collette Tours is
guest speaker. Guests welcome. (Margaret 541-567-7234)
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