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Saturday, November 14, 2020
OBITUARIES
Dick Stanley Jackson
Marjorie Louise ‘Margie’ (James) Munsell Forsythe
Hermiston
September 15, 1932 — October 18, 2020
Hermiston
January 23, 1933 — November 9, 2020
Dick Stanley Jackson (known
d’Alene, Idaho, on February 14,
by many as Dr. Dick) was born in
1992.
Dayton, Washington, on Sept. 15,
They had almost 35 years
1932. He died at home with his wife,
together and had something very
Terri, by his side on Oct. 18.
special between them, as they were
He came into this world the sec-
constantly told. Dick’s love for Terri
ond-to-the-last child of Walter and
was evident in so many ways, espe-
Gertrude Jackson, following his
cially when he referred to her as
beautiful sisters, Wynona, Laura
“Baby.”
and Grace, and his brothers, Scott,
They had many adventures
Grant and Ronald, the youngest.
together, traveling the world. A
The family lived in various places
favorite destination for them was
throughout Washington, includ-
The Cook Islands, where they vis-
ing Pasco, Richland, Prosser and
ited fi ve times.
Sunnyside.
In 1988, Dick accepted an
He graduated from Sunnyside
assignment to work in Africa eradi-
High School in 1950 and joined the
Jackson
cating desert locusts, where he spent
Navy. He went to boot camp in San
two months in Mauritania and Sen-
Diego, Parachute Rigger School in New Jer- egal. Upon completion of that project, he fl ew
sey, and spent time in the Philippines.
to Portugal to meet Terri, where they spent
He married Naley Blaak in 1952 and had fi ve weeks traveling through Portugal, Spain,
fi ve children, Arthur, Ardis, Anthony, Arlene France, Italy, Greece and Egypt, realizing a
and Alan. They initially settled in Grandview lifelong dream of his, visiting the pyramids.
while he worked at Hanford, but he decided to
On his 81st birthday, after having a dou-
go to college and study entomology, a curios- ble bypass three months prior, they fl ew to
ity and passion that intrigued him since he was Peru and spent 16 days with 10 of their closest
a boy and fi rst saw what DDT did to control friends visiting Machu Picchu and the Galápa-
the fl ies on the family farm.
gos Islands, where they found one of his Jack-
He graduated from WSU in Pullman, son traps. This was a trip of a lifetime for them.
Washington, in 1957 with his bachelor’s
Even though his career was entomol-
degree in just two years and 11 months. He ogy, his passion was collecting and repairing
worked for the Department of Entomology at clocks. Many knew him as “The Clock Man.”
WSU for one year before being hand picked to
Dick was a storyteller who always had a
work for USDA.
joke or two ready to share. He was famous for
The family moved to Hawaii and various his jokes, most of them not very politically cor-
other locations. While in Hawaii, he invented rect, but that was him.
the world famous Jackson Trap, which was
He was known around town as the man
used worldwide for years and is still in use with the pretty dogs in his pickup as he drove
today. The highlight of his career with USDA through town with all their heads out the win-
was the California MedFly project, in which dows. Terri and Dick were dog lovers during
he eradicated the Mediterranean Fruit Fly with their years together and had a variety of sight-
aerial spraying. He led this 18-month project hounds, including salukis, whippets, pharaoh
with 1,800 employees, becoming the fi rst suc- hounds, Italian greyhounds, Cirneco Dell
cessful person to accomplish this after sev- Etnas and one springer spaniel. They were
eral failed before him. This brought him many their “kids” and they loved and cared for them
government awards and worldwide recogni- as such.
tion. He then went to work for Foreign Service
Dick touched many lives, from friends,
and spent time in Mexico and South America, family and employees, and made those around
and retired shortly after.
him feel loved and important.
Realizing he was too young to retire, he
One of his nieces put it well: “Uncle Dick
was approached by his dear friend who was was so smart and well traveled, and he made
the assistant director for the Oregon Depart- me feel like a peer, like I had something worth-
ment of Agriculture. Dick went to work for the while to say.”
Ag Department in 1985, and retired from there
Donations can be made in his memory to
in 2003.
Fuzz Ball Rescue, his favorite local animal
He met the love of his life, Terri Lee Shelly, rescue, in care of Burns Mortuary.
on Valentine’s Day 1986 in the lumber yard
At his request, there will be no service.
where she worked when he came in for a gal-
Please share memories of Dick with his
lon of paint. It was love at fi rst sight for both of family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
them. They went on their fi rst date that night,
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is
and married six years later to the day in Couer in care of arrangements.
Marjorie Louise “Margie” (James) Munsell and Simplot.
Margie especially enjoyed singing and
Forsythe, 87, of Hermiston, died Nov. 9, 2020,
at Brookdale Torbell in Richland, Washington. square dancing. Her favorite song to sing was
Margie was born January 23, 1933, in Ivy, “You Are My Sunshine.” She also enjoyed
Arkansas, to John and Annie (Newton) James, watching sports games on television, notably
football.
during the Great Depression. To
Margie is survived by her daugh-
fi nd work, her parents migrated
ter, Sharon Piatt; three sons and
with their six children to the Okan-
their spouses, Ronald (Mary Jo)
ogan Valley in Washington state to
Piatt, Robert (Carolyn) Piatt and
pick apples in the orchards.
Gregory (Chanthoeun) Piatt; eight
She attended Omak High School
grandchildren; seven great-grand-
in Omak, Washington, for one year.
children; and two sisters, M. Evelyn
At the age of 16 she married Law-
(James) Jacquish and G. Bonnette
rence Piatt and became a home-
(James) Carey.
maker. In 1951, she moved to Ore-
She was preceded in death by
gon with her growing family.
Forsythe
two husbands, Stephen C. Munsell
In 1966, Margie began to work
and Richard D. Forsythe; parents,
at Salem General Hospital in Salem,
Oregon, where she was trained by nurses to John and Annie (Newton) James; and three
take care of patients on the surgical fl oor. She siblings, Catherine G. (James) Hardin, Doro-
loved her job and believed that this was her thy E. (James) Beason and Harold E. James.
Per her request, there will be no memorial
true calling.
In 1974, she moved to Hermiston, Oregon, service.
Contributions to the Alzheimer’s Associa-
with her second husband, Stephen Munsell.
In Hermiston, she worked at the Chuckwagon tion will be appreciated.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of
Café for her brother-in-law and sister, Duane
and Dorothy (James) Beason, Lamb Weston arrangements.
Boardman
February 17, 1947 — November 11, 2020
ing people. If you ever saw him at
Stephen Ray Partlow of Board-
the bar he always had a story to
man was born February 17, 1947, in
The Dalles, Oregon, the son of John
tell. He enjoyed deer and elk hunt-
and Doris LaVern (Baker) Partlow.
ing with his son, brother, two
He passed away in Boardman on
granddaughters and other family
November 11, 2020, at the age of 73.
members.
Stephen grew up in Boardman
He was preceded in death by his
where he attended school, graduat-
parents.
ing from Boardman High School in
He is survived by a son, Ste-
the Class of 1965. He attended Blue
phen; brother John Partlow; sis-
Mountain Community College for
ter Susan McLachlan; two grand-
a short time until joining the Army.
daughters, Alexis and Aunika; and
He served in the 101st Airborne
many extended family members
Division (Screaming Eagles) during
and friends.
two tours in Vietnam.
A graveside service with mili-
After his honorable discharge,
tary honors will be held at 2 p.m. on
Partlow
he returned to Boardman where
Thursday, November 19, 2020, at
he worked as a union carpenter. He
Riverview Cemetery in Boardman.
retired in 2002.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of
Stephen enjoyed building things and help- arrangements.
Steven Duane ‘Steve’ Walsborn
Pendleton
April 1, 1955 — October 12, 2020
Steven Duane Walsborn passed away at Steve, you knew that he loved his sons,
the age of 65 on Oct. 12, 2020, in Pendle- Josh and Travis, hunting and fi shing, and
ton, Oregon.
Hamm’s Beer. He was known to be quick
Steve was born in Prosser, Washington, with a joke and especially loved teasing his
on April 1, 1955, to Robert and Polli Wals- only sister, Cheryl.
born. Steve spent his early years
Even through his struggles,
in Richland, Washington, before
Steve never lost his faith, could
moving with his family to Mon-
always be counted on for a good
tana at age 14. At age 16, the fam-
laugh, and was just a phone call
ily relocated to Pendleton, Ore-
away.
gon, where Steve would remain
Steve is survived by his
throughout his life. While Pend-
two sons, Josh Cribbs and Tra-
leton was home, Montana always
vis (Amanda) Walsborn; his
held his heart.
wife, Tracey and stepdaughter,
Steve married Linda Mitchell
Shelby; and seven grandchildren.
in 1975 and together they raised
He is also survived by parents,
Walsborn
their son Travis. One of Steve’s
Bob and Polli Walsborn, sister,
greatest joys was coaching ball
Cheryl (Dan) Dufault, and the
games and cheering on Travis and in later many nieces, nephews and cousins who
years his grandson, Trysten. If you knew loved him dearly.
SATURDAY, NOV. 14
MILLER, TOM — Small family gathering at 11 a.m. at
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 125 E. Beech Ave.,
Hermiston. To attend remotely, email the church at hermis-
tonlimbc@gmail.com to request a Zoom invitation.
MOSES, DONALD — Graveside service with mili-
tary honors at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery Veterans
Shelter.
SCHADEMAN, ELIZABETH — Funeral service at
1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
425 S.E. Fourth St., Pilot Rock. Burial will follow at the
Pilot Rock Cemetery.
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, NOV. 15-17
No services scheduled
Pilot Rock
August 9, 1957 — November 9,2020
Elizabeth “Beth” Schademan, 63, of Pilot She enjoyed attending sports events and recit-
Rock, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in her als for her children and grandchildren. She
home. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. at served on the Pilot Rock Cemetery Board.
Beth was a sweet, kind person who has
the Pilot Rock Church of Jesus Christ of Lat-
ter-day Saints. Burial will follow at the Pilot been said to “have a contagious laugh” and
was “constantly smiling.” Beth
Rock Cemetery.
was always in the service of oth-
Mrs. Schademan was born
ers and put her family fi rst. She was
Aug. 9, 1957, in The Dallas, Ore-
an incredible friend and friendly
gon, to Frances “Fritz” Huxel and
neighbor. And on more than one
Flora “Sue” Gregory. She grew
occasion could be seen handing out
up in Arlington, Oregon, where
homemade goods.
she attended high school and later
Mrs. Schademan is survived
moved to Pilot Rock, where she
by her two siblings Jan Huxel and
lived for 31 years.
Mary Huxel Salgado; her children
She retired from the United
Nichole Schademan Waite, Tiffany
States Post Offi ce after 22 years of
Schademan
Schademan and Jennifer Schade-
service. She had served the commu-
man; and her grandchildren Jonas
nity as postmaster in Helix, Ukiah
Waite, Whisper Waite and Summer Waite.
and Pilot Rock.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Beth enjoyed quilting, canning, and spend-
ing time with family. She was an active mem- The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day
ber of The Church of Latter-day Saints. She Saints Missionary Fund, McKay Creek Ward,
volunteered in such callings as youth activities, in Pilot Rock, in care of Burns Mortuary of
Girls Camp, Sunday School youth teacher, and Pendleton, P.O. Box 489, Pendleton, OR 97801.
Burns Mortuary of Pendletion is in charge
more. She was known for making quilts for
friends’ and family’s weddings. She always of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at
had a project of canning, sewing, or service. www.burnsmortuary.com.
Nancy Jane Niord
Pendleton
March 15, 1934 — October 30, 2020
Stephen Ray Partlow
UPCOMING SERVICES
Elizabeth Ann ‘Beth’ Huxel Schademan
It’s A Boy!
Dustin and Jamie Kreger of
Tigard, Oregon, announce
the birth of their son
William Joseph
Kreger II,
born October 30th, 2020.
William was born at
Providence St. Vincent Medical
Center weighing 7 pounds,
4 ounces and measuring 20
inches. Grandparents are Brian
and Deanna Christensen of
Wheatland, Wyoming and
Amy Kreger and Craig S216077-1
Jackson
of Long Creek, Oregon.
Nancy Jane Niord, 86, passed away on
October 30, 2020. Nancy was born to Fran-
ces and James Haberlin on March 15, 1934.
She was born and raised in Seattle,
Washington, where she met the love of her
life, Mike RL Niord. They were married
September 9, 1955. They lived in the Seat-
tle area till the late ’60s when they moved to
Pendleton, Oregon, where she settled in as a
housewife.
Later when her children had started
school she went to work for the Pendleton
School District working in the high school
kitchen. She then worked up to head cook
until her retirement.
Nancy was a lifelong animal lover of all
except snakes. She could run like a gazelle
when she saw a snake. She always planted
beautiful fl owers each spring to enjoy all
summer. She was also very talented at
crafts. She made some wonderful quilts,
did beadwork and was an excellent seam-
stress. Nancy loved to laugh and play with
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
as they kept her young.
Her husband Mike preceded her in death
with his passing in March of last year. She is
survived by her sister Mary Hanson (Dick)
of Touchet, Washington, and brother Dave
Haberlin (Janet) of Boston, Massachusetts;
her children Mike (Annette) Niord of Pend-
leton, Oregon, Carrie (Yvonne) Niord of
Adams, Oregon, and John Niord of Herm-
iston, Oregon; grandchildren Sarah, Heidi,
Michelle, Ezra and Eli; and great-grandchil-
dren Sydney, Bailey, Keefer, Addison, Tay-
lor and Kennedy.
Her family will miss her very much. A
memorial service will be held at a later date
for both Nancy and her late husband, Mike.
Share online condolences with the family
at www.pioneerchapel.com.
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