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RECORDS Saturday, October 17, 2020 East Oregonian DEATH NOTICES OBITUARY Lauren Coomer Verl D. Pressnall James E. Harvey Jr. Pendleton Dec. 13, 1958 — Oct. 10, 2020 Pendleton April 8, 1944 — March 6, 2020 Lauren Coomer, 61, of Pendleton, died Sat- urday, Oct. 10, 2020, at a local care facility. She was born Dec. 13, 1958, in Topeka, Kan- sas. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com. Milton-Freewater Jan. 23, 1956 — Oct. 14, 2020 Verl D. Pressnall, 64, of Milton-Freewa- ter, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at his home. He was born Jan. 23, 1956. A memo- rial service will be held at a later date. Mun- selle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Free- water is in charge of arrangements. Jimmy Dickey Paul A. Ransom Pendleton May 24, 1939 — Oct. 8, 2020 Jimmy Dickey, 81, of Pendleton, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at his home. He was born May 24, 1939, in Pineville, Missouri. Graveside service will be held Friday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. at Olney Cemetery in Pendle- ton. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com. James Eugene McBroom Pendleton June 5, 1940 — Oct. 15, 2020 James Eugene McBroom, 80, of Pendleton, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at his home. He was born June 5, 1940, in Camas, Washing- ton. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneerchapel.com. Dennis B. Morse Hermiston Feb. 15, 1950 — Oct. 14, 2020 Dennis B. Morse, 70, of Hermiston, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born Feb. 15, 1950, in Pendleton. At his request, no service will be held. Burns Mor- tuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Barbara Belle Peterson Weston June 15, 1931 — Oct. 14, 2020 Barbara Belle Peterson, 89, of Weston, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at her home. She was born June 15, 1931. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Walla Walla, Washington Feb. 11, 1975 — Oct. 13, 2020 Paul A. Ransom, 45, of Walla Walla, Washington, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1975. Mun- selle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Free- water is in charge of arrangements. Maria Piedad Tejada Umatilla May 30, 1951 — Oct. 14, 2020 Maria Piedad Tejada, 69, of Umatilla, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born May 30, 1951, in Atemajac de Brizuela, Jalisco, Mexico. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Steven Duane Walsborn Pendleton April 1, 1955 — Oct. 12, 2020 Steven Duane Walsborn, 65, of Pendleton, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in Pendleton. He was born April 1, 1955, in Prosser, Washing- ton. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneerchapel.com. Alice Ellen (Stull) Wheeler Stanfi eld Dec. 11, 1954 — Oct. 15, 2020 Former Roseburg resident Alice Ellen (Stull) Wheeler, 65, of Stanfi eld, died Thurs- day, Oct. 15, 2020, at her home. She was born Dec. 11, 1954, in Zanesville, Ohio. A family gathering will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor- tuaryhermiston.com. MEETINGS Editor’s note: Due to concerns about the coronavirus, many activities have been postponed or canceled. Contact the venue before attending any public gathering to ensure the event is still scheduled, and at the place listed. MONDAY, OCT. 19 ECHO SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6 p.m., Echo Community School, 600 Gerone St., Echo. (541-376-8436) HELIX CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Helix City Hall, 119 Columbia St., Helix. (541-457-2521) PENDLETON YOUTH COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Intermountain ESD offi ce, 2001 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-6711) TUESDAY, OCT. 20 ATHENA CEMETERY DISTRICT, 5:30 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St., Athena. (541-566-3862) EAST UMATILLA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT, 7 p.m., district offi ce, 431 E. Main St., Athena. (541-566-3813) IRRIGON CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall, 500 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541-922-3047) PENDLETON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall council chambers, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0201) PENDLETON DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, 6 p.m., Pendleton City Hall council chambers and via Zoom, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pend- leton. Join the meeting https://us02web. zoom.us/j/83663522368?pwd=R1EwV0NXSj- d0V0oyZIIZOGIpRHVMUT09,Meeting ID: 836 6352 2368, Password: pend97801, or call 253- 215-8782, same meeting ID. (Charles Denight 541-966-0233) PILOT ROCK CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock City Hall council chambers, 143 W. Main St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-2811) UMATILLA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, 6 p.m., Umatilla City Hall council chambers, 700 Sixth St., Umatilla. (Nanci 541-922-3226 ext. 105) UMATILLA COUNTY SPECIAL LIBRARY DIS- TRICT WORK SESSION, 5:30 p.m., online, via Zoom, Pendleton. Join the meeting at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/85455409307 or call 253- 215-8782, Meeting ID: 854 5540 9307, for audio only. (Dea Nowell 541-966-0917) A7 Jim was born April 8, 1944, in and oversaw the other three stores. Long Island, New York, to J. Eldon In 1986, Jim started his long-time and Eleanor (Jacobs) Harvey while career at Pendleton Ford, until the his father was serving in WWII. He business closed in 2007. From that passed away on March 6, 2020, at point forward, he focused on run- home from cancer. He ning Liberty Cleaners left peacefully with his and Laundromat, which wife, brother and family he and Hallie purchased at his side. in 1997. He also loved Jim traveled on a his side job of driving troop train, with his par- tractor for some of his farmer friends. ents, across the coun- Jim and Hallie trav- try to the family farm in eled extensively, mak- Despain Gulch, north of ing great memories Pendleton. He was later with several friends. joined by two broth- Jim loved to fi sh and ers, John and Bob. Jim became a BBQ extraor- attended Lincoln School, dinaire; feeding friends Helen McCune Jr. High and family gave Jim and was in the fi rst class real pleasure. Maggie to complete all three May and Puddles were years at the current loca- Harvey Jim’s constant compan- tion of Pendleton High ions on his daily route School. During his high school years, he wrestled on the PHS wres- around Pendleton. His card-playing bud- dies meant the world to him, over 25 years of tling team. In his school years, Jim competed in rodeos laughs, lying and good times. Jim was very proud to support President around the Northwest, competing in calf rop- ing, bulldogging and team roping. After high Trump and his country. His lifelong conserva- school, he attended Blue Mountain Commu- tive values were an important part of his life. Jim is survived by his wife of 36 years, nity College, studying auto mechanics. He joined his father in the farming and ranch- Hallie; his brother, John and wife, Cyndi; chil- ing business. The operation included raising dren, Justin (Dawn) Harvey, Jamie (Derek) wheat, cattle and registered quarter horses. Oldenburg, Austin (Danielle) Harvey, Brent Jim, along with his brother, John, started colts (Tina) Thompson and Jennifer (TK) Ken- for numerous years and roped and rode almost nedy; 25 grandchildren, seven great-grand- children and two on the way. He was preceded every day during their teen years. Jim married Lana Pursel, and from this in death by his parents, J. Eldon and Eleanor union they had two children, Justin and Jamie. Harvey, his grandparents, and his brother, They later divorced. Jim was drafted into the Bob, in January 2019. Per Jim’s wishes, his ashes were spread on U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was sent overseas. He was very proud of his ser- the Harvey homestead in Despain Gulch. Memorial donations in memory of Jim can vice and kept in contact with his brothers in arms until the end. Upon returning to the U.S., be sent to any veteran’s organization or the he married Susan Anderson and they had one Historical Society in care of Pendleton Pio- neer Chapel, 131 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton, child, Austin. They later divorced. On June 9, 1984, Jim married his true OR 97801. Share online condolences with the family love, Hallie Halverson. They lived in Hermis- ton and Jim managed Farm Equipment West, at www.pioneerchapel.com. BIRTHS ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL, PENDLETON OCT. 8, 2020 AZURE — Syreeta M. Azure and Gabe T. Azure of Pend- leton: a girl, Braire Tamsas Azure. McClellan and Justin L. Sumer- lin of Pendleton: a boy, Kaden Ray McClellan. GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER, HERMISTON OCT. 12, 2020 OCT. 8, 2020 OCT. 9, 2020 MCCLELLAN — Kimberly B. ton: a boy, Avery F. Rosales. VAN LOON — Candice Van Loon and Michael Van Loon of Pendleton: a girl, Layla Ruth Van Loon. ROSALES — Kylie Markwick and Edwin Rosales of Hermis- RICO GONZALEZ — Maria G. Gonzalez Marin and Jesus E. Rico Flores of Hermiston: a girl, Samara Rico Gonzalez. PUBLIC SAFETY, WARRANTS, COURTS AND LOTTERY CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEB AT: www.EastOregonian.com OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Please Welcome Christopher Bowen, DO, OB/GYN Good Shepherd Health Care System is pleased to welcome Dr. Christopher Bowen, OB/GYN, to Good Shepherd Women’s Center. Dr. Bowen received the Teaching OB/GYN Resident of the Year in 2017. He is trained in da Vinci Robotics for surgeries such as hysterectomies. “ GOOD SHEPHERD WOMEN’S CENTER 541.667.3801 620 NW 11th Street, Suite 103 Hermiston, OR 97838 Trust is an integral part of patient care. My goal is to give my patients the peace of mind that their trust will never be underestimated or abused. -Dr. Bowen Welcoming New Patients ”