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Tuesday, December 29, 2020 RECORDS East Oregonian A5 OBITUARIES Susan Kay Dick David P. Williams Mary Boley Wallan Hermiston February 10, 1959 — December 23, 2020 Hermiston November 13, 1948 — December 19, 2020 Redding, California May 28, 1922 — December 21, 2020 Susan Kay Dick of Herm- ing coaches for the Hermis- iston was born February 10, ton School District. She was 1959, in Torrance, Califor- a member of the Hermiston nia, the daughter of James Assembly of God Church and Kay (Snow) Morgan. where she touched many lives She passed away in as a teacher for Hermiston, at her their girls club pro- grams. In her free home, on Wednes- day, Dec. 23, 2020, time, she enjoyed at the age of 61. traveling with her Susan lived in husband Bobby Orange County, and spending time California during with her family. her early child- One of her great- hood, moving to est joys was being Eastern Oregon in Nana to her grand- Dick daughter, Kendal. the early 1970s. She She is survived attended school in Stanfield and graduated from by her husband, Bobby; Stanfield High School in the daughter, Mellissa (Eric) class of 1977. Susan mar- Renner; son, Bobby Dick, ried her “prince charming,” Jr.; granddaughters, Kendal Bobby Joe Dick, in Hermis- Muniz and Amaya Renner; ton on Sept. 1, 1979. The cou- grandsons, Adrian Renner, ple moved to Hermiston in Tyler Renner and Dominic the early 1980s where she has Renner; brothers, Jim Mor- gan and Shawn Morgan; sis- resided since. Susan’s love of children ters, Rhonda James and Kelly brought her to work as a Hoyt; and many extended media specialist for the Stan- family members and friends. field Elementary School. A private family funeral After over 20 years with the service will be held (Due to Stanfield School District, she COVID-19 restrictions). A retired from her position in public graveside service will 2018. Susan loved children so be held at 11 a.m. on Thurs- much that after retiring she day, December 31, 2020, at began working a couple of the Hermiston Cemetery. Family suggests memo- days a week as a class aide for Bethlehem Lutheran Church rial donations in Susan’s memory be made to united- preschool. One of Susan’s greatest throughreading.org. loves was to be the conductor Burns Mortuary of Herm- for the Polar Express every iston is in care of arrange- year for the Stanfield Public ments. To leave an online Library. Susan also had a love condolence for the family, for cheerleading, which led please go to www.burnsmor- her to be one of the cheerlead- tuaryhermiston.com. David Williams, 72, a ball, practicing lay-ups, or passed away on Dec. hitting a few golf balls with 19, 2020, in Hermiston, his kids when he got home. Oregon. Constantly prioritizing his David was born in family, he made time for Ontario, Oregon, coaching softball, in 1948 to Gordon hunting trips, and and Alyce Wil- building projects. liams, the fifth of His grandchil- dren also experi- seven children. He enced his uncon- attended Nyssa ditional love and High School, support as he graduating in never missed an 1966. opportunity to He married attend their sports his high-school Williams events, music fes- sweetheart, tivals or gradu- LeRoyce Schlupe, in 1966 and they moved to ations, proudly cheering Hermiston in 1973 where them on. Although he was they raised their four chil- a man of few words, he had dren together. a huge heart and his family David was a hard worker, never doubted how import- taking on a variety of jobs ant they were to him. David was incredibly in agriculture over the years. He retired from R A loved and will be greatly missed by many includ- Farming in 2017. David was an avid golfer ing his wife of 54 years, and was known to enjoy a LeRoyce; his four children, glass of fine Scotch and a Wendy (John) Top, Andrea cigar after a day on the golf (Wayne) Claver, Jennifer course. He also enjoyed (Kent) Karsten and Joshua fishing and hunting and (Whitney) Williams; his 14 was a sharp card player grandchildren and seven whose witty comments great-grandchildren. A graveside service will brought much laughter to pinochle games. An all- be held on Dec. 28, 2020, around handyman and per- at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston fectionist, David was also Cemetery. All are welcome fond of woodworking and to attend. completed many home-im- In lieu of flowers, David’s provement projects. family requests that any Above all, David was remembrances be extended a loving and devoted hus- in the form of donations to band, father, and Poppa. the Alzheimer’s Associa- He was a kind and gentle tion (act.alz.org/donate). Please share memories husband with an extraordi- narily humble and selfless of David with his family at spirit. David cherished his burnsmortuaryhermiston. family and would have sac- com. rificed anything for them. Burns Mortuary of Despite working long hours, Hermiston, Oregon, is in he was always up for tossing care of arrangements. Mary Boley from her home in Wallan passed Athena, Oregon, away in Redding, to live with her California, on Dec. daughter’s family in Redding, Cali- 21, 2020, at the age fornia. During that of 98. time, she missed Mary was born her dear neigh- in Kahoka, Mis- bors, friends, and souri, on May 28, the Athena Baptist 1922, the mid- dle daughter of Church, though Eston and Lucille she loved getting Boley. Her family calls and cards from all of them. moved to Pendle- ton, Oregon, when Mary was pre- ceded in death Mary was a young Wallan by her parents, teen. Mary grad- uated from Pend- sisters, Rovene leton High School Gerking and Dot- tie Enbysk, son, in 1939 and then William Michael went on to nurs- ing school at St. Wallan, and Anthony Hospital. great-grandson, After graduat- Samuel Everett ing with a nursing Trevor. degree in1942, she Mary is sur- vived by her joined the Army daughter, Mary Nurses Corps as and son-in-law, a second lieu- tenant and was stationed Dr. Everett Trevor of Red- in England as a part of Pat- ding; daughter-in-law, Alana ton’s army, where her hospi- Ellis-Wallan of Athena; tal received casualties from granddaughter, Cary Omu- D-Day. Mary always con- kai and husband, Masato sidered her service to our of Irvine, California; and country one of her greatest grandson, Dr. William accomplishments and her Trevor and wife, Kristin, of story is recorded as a part Redding. She was “Grandma of the Women in Service to Sweetheart” to great-grand- America Museum in Arling- children, Olivia, Camille and ton National Cemetery. Tyler Omukai, and Hannah, After the war, she Jane and Isabelle Trevor. “To make a long story returned to the Pendleton area where she continued short,” she was one of a nursing at St. Anthony Hos- kind and she will be greatly pital, and then worked for missed. No services will be held many years in the offices of at this time due to COVID Drs. Morgan and Harcourt. Last year, Mary moved restrictions. Cathey Jeanne (Anderson) Correa James Robert took trips to Nor- way, England and (Jim) Terjeson, of Scotland. Pendleton, Ore- gon, died Dec. 19, He is prede- ceased by his par- 2020, at home sur- rounded by fam- ents, Thomas and ily at the age of 95. Signe Terjeson, James was born brother, Gerald in Pendleton, Ore- (Joan) Terjeson, gon, to Thomas and grandson, Cason Terjeson. Terjeson and He is survived Signe (Jacobson) by his son, Mat- Terjeson on Aug. thew Terjeson (Jan 16, 1925. Peterson-Terjeson) He attended of Pendleton, Ore- Griswold-Union Terjeson gon; daughter, High School and Robin Terjeson was drafted into the Army during his senior of College Place, Wash- granddaughter, year in 1944. Jim served in ington; France, Belgium, Holland Lydia Terjeson of Vancou- and Germany in World War ver, Washington; nephew, II. In the year 2000, Jim Jerry (Yvonne) Terjeson of officially walked in Gris- Helix, Oregon; niece, Vir- wold-Union High School ginia (Ginny) Montgomery graduation with his great- of Clarkston, Washington; nephew, Tom Terjeson. and many other loved ones. Due to the recent COVID- After he returned from the war, he attended the Uni- 19 pandemic, a private versity of Oregon and joined memorial service will be Sigma Nu fraternity. held at the gravesite of James Jim married Marilyn and Marilyn Terjeson on Joyce King on Feb. 19, 1949, Friday, January 8 at 2 p.m. in Pendleton, Oregon, and The family requests that then moved to the Juniper those in attendance observe Canyon ranch. They had social distancing and mask two children, Robin Joyce guidelines. You may join on Nov. 28, 1950, and Mat- the service by watching the thew James on July 4, 1952. livestream on Facebook at In 1960, the family moved to Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. A celebra- Pendleton, Oregon. Jim worked at the tion of life will be held in Terjeson ranch then started late summer for family and working for Pendleton Grain friends. Contributions may be Growers in 1953 in the feed and seed department and made to Cason’s Place (P.O. later as a field man. Jim Box 1142, Pendleton, OR enjoyed coffee with the area 97801) or Helix Booster farmers and coordinated the Club (P.O. Box 398, Helix, summer fire crew. He retired OR 97835) The family would like to from PGG in 1991 but con- tinued working part-time for thank Walla Walla Hospice the next 15 years. and Helping Hands for their Jim and Marilyn trav- support. eled often, cruised in Hawaii Share online condolences and the Caribbean, and at www.pioneerchapel.com. James Edward ‘Jim’ Fitterer Renton, Washington June 24, 1961 — December 19, 2020 James Edward “Jim” Fit- Wrestling Cultural Exchange terer passed away after a Team and competed in Italy. lengthy illness on Dec. 19, He was recruited by many 2020, in Renton, Washing- colleges and selected South- ton. Jim was born on June 24, ern Oregon State College, where he was 1961, in Richland, the team captain Washington, to from 1981-83, and Jack and Annette earned NAIA All Fitterer. In 1963, his American Hon- ors 1982-83. The family left the SOC wrestling Tri-Cities and team went unde- moved to Pendle- feated and claimed ton, Oregon. Jim the NAIA National grew up in Pend- leton enjoying a Championship in Fitterer typical childhood. 1983. Jim placed The family enjoyed fifth in the nation hunting mushrooms, picnics that year. in the mountains, traveling to After graduation, Jim, Omak, Washington, to visit worked a variety of jobs and his grandparents’ cabin on settled in the Renton area Crawfish Lake, and attend- until his death. ing many horse shows. He is preceded in death by Jim excelled in sports, and his parents, Jack and Annette he tried many different types; Fitterer. He is survived by a bull riding, football and wres- sister, Susan Fitterer King- tling were just a few. In high ham and her husband, Steve, school, he played football and a brother, Greg Fitterer under Don Requa and wres- and his wife, Loretta. tled under Rollin Schimmel. Cremation has taken place He considered both men as and his ashes will be spread great heroes and mentors. at a later date. His one true love in life Donations may be sent was wrestling. After an out- to Rollin Schimmel Memo- standing high school wres- rial Wrestling Foundation, tling career in 1979, he was P.O. Box 552, Pendleton, OR selected to be on the Oregon 97801 (Tax ID# 26-1712008). Rickie Lynn Hokanson Hermiston May 16, 1944 — December 21, 2020 Rickie Lynn Hokanson with her family and loved of Hermiston was born May ones. She was a volunteer 16, 1944, in Moscow, Idaho, at the West Park Elemen- the daughter of Doyle and tary School for 14 years. She Velda (Hammond) Law- was a very special lady who rence. She passed could keep the away in Hermiston mood light in any on Monday, Dec. room! 21, 2020, at the age She is sur- vived by her hus- of 76 at her home, band of 58 years, surrounded by her Allen; daughter, loved ones. Rickie lived LaDawn Tread- in Deary, Idaho, way; son, Doyle throughout her Hokanson; grand- children, Kira and childhood where Hokanson Whitney Hokan- she attended son; great-grand- school and gradu- ated from high school. She son, Jonathon Rome; sister, married her high school Sharon Clemenhagen; and sweetheart, Oscar “Allen” many loved ones. She was preceded in Hokanson, in Moscow, Idaho, on June 15, 1962. The death by her parents; step- couple lived in several areas father, Mickey Kansteiner; during the first 10 years of brother Mickey; and a grand- marriage. They settled in daughter, Tiffany. No public services are Hermiston, Oregon, in 1973 where she has resided since. planned at this time due to Rickie enjoyed crochet- COVID-19. ing, getting her nails done, Burns Mortuary of Herm- going to holiday bazaars, iston is in care of arrange- was a member of an Emblem ments. To leave an online Club and the Golden Rov- condolence for the family, ers RV Club, but most of please go to www.burnsmor- all enjoyed spending time tuaryhermiston.com. Echo March 2, 1943 — December 21, 2020 Cathey Jeanne (Ander- reader and enjoyed being son) Correa, a longtime outside taking care of her Echo resident, passed away beautiful roses. But, as peacefully on December 21 much as she liked these at the age of 77. things, Cathey most loved Cathey was born March spending time at the Oregon 2, 1943, in Los coast. The “Pur- ple Moon” in Lin- Angeles, Califor- coln City will nia, to Lynn and forever be remem- Marnie Ander- bered as her son. She lived in favorite place to La Grande, Ore- gon, until the age go. Another place of 11 when her she enjoyed was family moved to Jackpot, Nevada, Hermiston, Ore- where you could gon. She attended find her at slot Correa Hermiston High machine with a School, where she bucket of change enjoyed playing volleyball that she had saved just for and being part of the var- those trips. sity cheer team. She grad- Survivors include her uated in 1961 and went on husband, Richard (Skeet); to attend Eastern Oregon sons, Shane (Jodi) and University. Devin (Melanie): grandchil- Cathey continued her dren, Nicole (Shaun), Gar- cheerleading at EOU while rett and Gage; and brother, she pursued a teaching Ron Anderson. She was preceded in degree. She graduated from Eastern Oregon University death by her parents, Lynn in 1965 with a degree in and Marnie, and grandson, elementary education. She Cody. The family would like to began her teaching career in Hermiston at Rocky express their heartfelt grati- Heights Elementary School tude to Suttle Care Assisted Living of Pendleton for the as a second grade teacher. Cathey married Rich- care and compassion they ard (Skeet) Correa in 1965. gave to Cathey over the They settled on the Cor- time that she lived there. rea family farm where they Cathey will be laid to built their permanent home rest at the Echo Cemetery in and raised their two boys, Echo, Oregon, on Tuesday, Shane and Devin. Dec. 29. Due to COVID-19 Cathey continued her concerns, the family will teaching career until retire- have a private service. ment in Hermiston from In lieu of flowers, the Highland Hills Elementary family would ask dona- School. She was excited for tions be made to Highland this new chapter of her life to Hills Elementary School in be able to spend even more Cathey’s honor. Burns Mortuary of time with her four grand- children, Nicole, Garrett, Hermiston, Oregon, is in Cody and Gage. She was an care of arrangements. To exceptional Grandma and leave an online condolence her grandchildren were her for the family please go to pride and joy. www.burnsmortuaryherm- Cathey was an avid iston.com. UPCOMING SERVICES TUESDAY, DEC. 29 LONG, WAYNE — Graveside service following state coronavirus guidelines at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. James Robert ‘Jim’ Terjeson Pendleton August 16, 1925 — December 19, 2020 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. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30 No services scheduled THURSDAY, DEC. 31 DICK, SUSAN — Graveside service at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: www.EastOregonian.com
