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A6 RECORDS East Oregonian Saturday, January 9, 2021 OBITUARIES Inez Faye (Bondurant) Griffels passed away unex- pectedly on Monday, January 4, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospi- tal in Portland surrounded by her husband and children. She will be greatly missed, although her wonderful legacy will live on in the many lives she touched. Inez was born in Pasco, Washington, in 1944 to Joe and Frances Bondurant. The family moved to Hermiston when Inez was in the third grade and she graduated from Hermiston High School in 1962, having lettered four years in volleyball. She attended Pacific University in Forest Grove and pledged Phi Lamda Omicron sorority. In college she met Steve Grif- fels and married him in 1964 in Hermiston. Inez worked many years in the optometry profession and retired in 2003. Inez and Steve were married 56 years, and for 45 years lived on the family farm near Hillsboro. Inez loved her family, volun- teering, golfing, and travel- ing. She donated a total of five gallons of blood and 27 gallons of platelets, which made her very proud. She had a love for Pacific University and was on Pacific’s Alumni Council for 18 years, was an Inez Faye (Bondurant) Griffels Verlyn Paul Schulz North Plains January 4, 2021 Hermiston December 13, 1940 — January 1, 2021 Alum of the Year in 2004, and was a member of the Tualatin was even the alumni presi- Plains Presbyterian church, dent for a time. She and Steve known as the Old Scotch had season tickets to Pacif- Church, and she had served ic’s football games and thor- as an elder. oughly enjoyed Inez loved play- ing cards, espe- the games and had fun tailgating cially pinochle, and with good friends traveling, especially as well. to their beach house Inez had a in Seaside. She has been in all but three life-long love of horses and was a U.S. states. On their 4-H horse leader 21st anniversary, for 18 years. She they went to Hawaii, loved the young on their 25th they Griffels people in her went to Bermuda, “Striding Out” and on their 50th club. She not only taught they took a trip of a lifetime them about horsemanship but to France. She was especially also about character, leader- delighted to visit Genolhac, ship, and being a good citi- the town in southern France zen. where the ancestral Bondu- She was a Washington rants were from. On their County Fair Booster for 55th anniversary they spent many years; volunteered at three wonderful weeks in the Oregon Food Bank; and Hawaii. was a member of the local Inez is survived by her Women’s Extension Club. husband, Steve; their daugh- One of her real passions ters Tina Griffels-Gonzalez was golfing and she would (Israel) and Teresa Grif- golf between two and four fels, who live in Hillsboro; times a week. She enjoyed grandchildren Jasmine and volunteering several years Tyler Hiu, Richard Jossy at the Winco Golf Tourna- (Kourtney) and Melissa ment at Pumpkin Ridge golf Newcombe (Trent), who all live in Washington County; Course. Inez loved to cook, espe- her siblings Richard Bondu- cially during the holidays, rant (Diana) of Hermiston, and she made delicious candy Kay Justice (Ray) of St. — especially caramels. Inez Helens and Bonnie Marks (Don) of Imnaha; and sister- in-law Linda Robinson (Lyle) of Hillsboro. She is also survived by many members of her second family, the Dorrans of Hermiston. She lived with the Russ and Dee Dorran family during three years in high school, and she dearly loved them. She is also survived by many rela- tives in Chicago, Pennsylva- nia, Virginia, North Carolina and Washinton. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Tim of North Carolina, John of Illinois, and David of Hermiston. Inez was a very loving and caring person with a laugh that was infectious. She touched many lives. She was always energetic and full of life. She is going to be deeply missed. Due to COVID-19, a remembrance service will be held later. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions can be made to the Harriett Unruh scholar- ship fund at the Old Scotch Church, 30685 N.W. Scotch Church Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Arrangements are with Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral Home. Visit the online guest- book at www.dvfuneral- home.com. Martha Elizabeth Warberg Pendleton November 14, 1928 — December 27, 2020 Martha Warberg died Sunday, December 27 in a local care facility. She was 92 years old. Those who knew her were aware of her musi- cal talent, her sense of humor, and the fact that she taught music in Pendleton for over 30 years. Martha was born to parents Walter and Cressie Bennard on November 14, 1928, in Portland, Oregon. She grew up in the northeast side of Portland and attended school there, graduating from Jefferson High School in 1947. During her high school years she played violin for the Portland Youth Philhar- monic, traveling by streetcar to and from rehearsals and concerts. Entering Willamette College (now University) in 1947 as a music major, Martha was active in all things music on campus. She received a Bachelor of Music in Education in June of 1951. In the summer of that same year she was married to Robert White, In 1967 Martha was a student athlete she met married to Dale Warberg. at Willamette. During those years Martha The couple settled in was active in music, play- ing in orchestras Pendleton, Oregon, in 1954 and both in La Grande, taught for the Walla Walla and the Tri-Cities. She Pendleton School was a founder of District. Martha the Oregon East t aug ht i n t he Symphony and strings program played viola with and Bob taught history at Pendle- them as well. ton High School M a r t h a and coached the composed music baseball team. He Warberg for her elementary was also the assis- students, the Pend- tant coach for the leton High School A Cappella Choir, high school foot- ball team. They and the Oregon had three children: East Symphony Patrick, Jodi and Chorale. Jon. Bob was diag- She spent nosed with cancer her summers in and Martha took a Eugene working leave of absence to on her master’s care for him until degree in music his death in 1967. education, finally With his passing Martha graduating in the summer returned to the work force, of 1976. While she worked teaching elementary general on her degree, each of those summers she played viola in music. Mark Thomas Stronczek the prestigious Bach Music Festival Orchestra at the University of Oregon. In 1986 Martha retired and applied her energies to the Oregon East Symphony Guild. She was also a member of Delphian. Martha is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Cressie Bennard; her husband Robert White; her second husband Dale Warberg; her daughter Jodi White; her sisters Marion and Peggy; and her brother Jim. She is survived by her sons Patrick White and Jon White (Rena); stepdaughter Tracie Holladay; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family will announce a gathering at a later date. Those who wish to make a donation in Martha’s memory are encouraged to donate to the Oregon East Symphony, P.O. Box 1436, Pendleton, OR 97801. Share condolences with the family at www.pioneer- chapel.com. UPCOMING SERVICES Portland January 12, 1978 — November 14, 2020 SATURDAY, JAN. 9 It is with great sadness that passionate friend.” the family of Mark Thomas Mark is survived by Stronczek of Portland, his parents, Bob and Sally Oregon, announces his pass- (Lucas), and brothers Matt ing on November 14, 2020. and Carin (Schmidt) and Mark lived with children Lucas and his family in Herm- Bella, and Paul and iston for 10 years Erika (Baugh) and where he attended daughter Ryan. Highland Elemen- A full obitu- ary is available at t a r y, A r m a n d Larive Junior High Davies Crema- tion and Burial and Her miston Services (www. High School. He daviescremation. graduated from burial.com). Walla Walla High Stronczek T he f a m i ly School in 1996 and attended Walla would especially Walla Community College. like to thank the many medi- After high school he pursued cal professionals of Oregon a career in apparel design at Health & Science University Oregon State University. of Portland, and the Legacy/ God gives each of us a Emanuel Oregon Bur n song, and Mark will be sing- Center for their devotion to ing in the hearts of those he Mark. left behind. A devoted friend Memorial contributions to many, Mark is fondly can be made to Holt Interna- remembered by his family tional, Eugene, Oregon; and and friends as sentimen- Oregon Health & Science tal, “constantly hilarious,” University (OHSU), Portland, “boldly honest,” and “ever a Oregon. WHITE, ALVERDA — Services at 10 a.m. at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop, 131 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton. SUNDAY, JAN. 10 EDGE-ULAND, FE — Graveside service following state guidelines at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. MONDAY-TUESDAY, JAN. 11-12 No services scheduled BIRTHS St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton DEC. 29, 2020 GIBSON — Aimee C. Gibson and Taner S. Gonzalez of Pend- leton: a boy, Cayden Christopher Gibson. DEC. 30, 2020 BOUNDS — Danielle M. Bounds and Christopher R.L. Bounds of Pendleton: a girl, Finnlee Parker Marie Bounds. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston DEC. 30, 2020 MIDLAND — Mariah McKeever and Zachary Midland of Hermiston: a girl, Xena Ray Midland. DEC. 31, 2020 RAYMOND — Joelynn D. Raymond and Justin A. Raymond of Hermiston: a boy, Damon Allen Raymond. JAN. 1, 2021 LOW — Kimberly Johnson Low and Richard A. Low of Herm- iston: a girl, Baylor Addison Low. JAN. 4, 2021 CHALES LUCAS — Estela F. Lucas Hernandez and Andres Chales Lorenzo of Hermiston: a boy, Cristian Andres Chales Lucas. 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His ined Kansas farm family got used to waiting as he made and moved to the new friends in fruit orchards of every national park Washington. Over and foreign coun- the years, Verlyn try during his trav- moved several times before settling els (not to mention with his parents Schulz the hardware stores and four siblings in and bakeries). His Echo, Oregon, when he was in stories were personal and elementary school. genuine, as was his servant Verlyn graduated from heart. Echo High School in 1958 and Above all, he was a loving, then from Concordia Teachers kind, generous and wise College in Seward, Nebraska. husband, father, grandfather He returned home to teach and friend. He is survived by his wife elementary school PE in Hermiston, where he met his of 51 years, Jan Schulz, Herm- wife Janet, another Hermiston iston, Oregon; son Michael teacher. They were married (Laurie) Schulz, Hermiston, June 14, 1969, and Verlyn Oregon; daughter Ericka continued teaching at West (Ryan) Keefauver, Hermis- Park and Highland Hills until ton, Oregon; brothers LeRoy his retirement in 1998. Former (Doris) Schulz, San Diego, students report that his classes California, and Dennis were fun and lively, energetic Schulz, Irvine, California; and creative, fair and inclu- sister Dorothy Ulrich, Pilot sive. He thoroughly enjoyed Rock, Oregon; grandchil- the hundreds of kids he came dren Tristan (Bailey), Trisha, Annabel, Violet, Paul, Lorelai, to know as their teacher. In his spare time, Verlyn Hannah and Aria; and numer- loved building and farming, ous nieces, nephews and cous- including the construction ins. of his own home and farm in Verlyn was preceded in the early 1970s where he and death by his parents, and a Jan welcomed their two chil- sister, Phyllis Rees. dren — Michael and Ericka. A private family service In summers, and later in will be held with a private retirement, Verlyn farmed burial following at the Herm- his property primarily with iston Cemetery, Hermiston, alfalfa. He was also dedi- Oregon. cated to his neighbor’s potato In lieu of flowers those shed and delighted in being who wish may make contri- a troubleshooter for him. As butions in Verlyn’s memory an active member of Bethle- to the Bethlehem Lutheran hem Lutheran Church, Verlyn Preschool. had a special place in his heart Please share memories for maintaining the building, of Verlyn with his family at grounds and preschool. burnsmortuaryhermiston. Teaching through the com. school year, farming in the Burns Mortuary of Herm- summer, and fixing every- iston, Oregon, is in care of thing in between brought joy arrangements. Joseph Charles ‘Joe’ Herb Wilsonville April 2, 1941 — December 31, 2020 as a colonel. Joseph Charles Joe was very “Joe” Herb, 79, involved in civic a re side nt of organ izations, the Wilsonville community, passed and over the years away on Decem- was a member of ber 31, 2020, at his the Lions Club, home. K iwanis and Rotary Interna- Joe was born on April 2, 1941, in tional, where he presided as pres- Portland, Oregon. ident i n both He was the oldest of three sons born Albany and to Daniel Charles Medford. He was and Rena (Hertel) actively involved Herb. He was in the Albany raised in Roy, and Herb Chamber of attended St. Francis Commerce, and Catholic Grade School, grad- in 1992 was awarded Citizen uating from Central High of the Year. Joe taught bank- School in 1959. ing classes at Linn Benton While working in Forest Community College and at Grove for First National Marylhurst College. He was a Bank, he met his future wife, lifelong member of the Catho- Peggy Kirkpatrick. They lic Church and actively volun- married on June 8, 1963, teered at church and school in Forest Grove. As they events, school boards, fund- followed Joe’s banking career raisers, and at Mass. around Oregon, they made He is preceded in death homes in Lebanon, Albany, by his loving wife Peggy, Junction City, Stayton and his parents, and a brother, Medford. In 2014, they moved John. He is survived by to Wilsonville, Oregon. They his four children and their had four children together: spouses: Deborah and Scott Deborah, Mary, Andrew, and Wryn of Ione, Oregon, Mary Daniel. Peggy passed away VanKleeck and her compan- on February 16, 2020. ion Daniel McNabb of Sher- Joe began his banking wood, Andrew and Virginia career in 1959 with First Herb of Coeur d Alene, National Bank, which later Idaho, and Daniel and Kelly became First Interstate Bank, Herb of Salem; a brother and then Wells Fargo. In later his spouse, David and Sally years, he moved to Western Herb; six grandchildren: Bank, then finally Washing- Joseph, Christopher, Brett, ton Mutual Bank, where he Brianna, Samantha and Jack; was vice president of lend- and seven nieces and neph- ing in the Southern Oregon ews. Region until he retired in The family ask that in lieu 2001. of flowers donations be made In addition to his banking in Joe’s name to the Oregon career, Joe was also a member Food Bank. of the Oregon National Services provided by Guard. He entered the ROTC Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral program in the early 1960s, Home, 503-357-8749. Online completed Officer Training obituary, guestbook and School, and served over 28 photos are at dvfuneralhome. years before retiring in 2001 com. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: www.EastOregonian.com