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Thursday, January 14, 2021 RECORDS PUBLIC SAFETY MONDAY 12:27 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on South- west 44th Street in Pendleton. 1:10 p.m. — Police responded to the report of an unautho- rized entry of a motor vehicle on Northwest Ellis Avenue in Pendleton. 3:37 p.m. — Police responded to the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle at 108 S.W. Isaac Ave. in Pendleton. 9:09 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at Pendle- ton Square Apartments Phase I on Southwest 28th Drive in Pendleton. 11:20 a.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary on South Cold Springs Road in Pendleton. 8:34 p.m. — Police responded to a reported explosion on Appleton Road and Highway 11 in Milton-Freewater. 9:44 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at Locust Trailer Court on North Elizabeth Street in Milton-Freewater. TUESDAY 7:36 p.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary at Ac Mini Storage & RV Park at Southeast Court Avenue in Pendleton. 10:30 p.m. — Police responded to a reported hit and run on West Page Avenue in Stanfield. ARRESTS, CITATIONS •The Umatilla Tribal Police arrested David Castine Shippen- tower, 63, on four counts, including one count of criminal tres- passing, one count of public intoxication, and one count of dan- gerous drugs. •The Umatilla Tribal Police arrested Katrina Marie Cham- berlain, 34, on four counts, including one felony count of the unlawful possession of methamphetamine, one misdemeanor count of first-degree criminal trespassing, and one felony count of supplying contraband. •The Pendleton Police Department arrested Saturnino Reyes Flores, 54, on two counts, including one felony count of the unlawful possession of methamphetamine and one misde- meanor count of second-degree criminal trespassing. 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. THURSDAY, JAN. 14 ATHENA CITY COUNCIL, 6:30 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St., Athena. (541-566-3862) BOARDMAN RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Boardman Fire Department Station 1, 300 S. Wilson Lane, Boardman. (Suzanne Gray 541-481-3473) HERMISTON IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 4 p.m., district office, 366 E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston. (Sonia Nash 541-567-3024) HERMISTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. (541-567-5521) LOWER UMATILLA BASIN GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, 9 a.m., Online, via Zoom, Boardman. For call-in information contact Janet Greenup at janetmgreenup@gmail. com. (Tom Demianew 541-969-6282) PENDLETON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (Jutta Haliewicz 541-966-0240) UMATILLA SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Umatilla School District office, 1001 Sixth St., Umatilla. (541-922-6500) UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY FARM BUREAU, Noon, TBA, Pendleton. (Julie Spratling 541-457-8045) FRIDAY, JAN. 15 No meetings scheduled MONDAY, JAN. 18 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 office, 2001 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-6711) TUESDAY, JAN. 19 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 office, 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. Join Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88327751366?p- wd=cWZtSUNnQ3pmdS9zangyZ0ZERUJyZz09, meeting ID 883 2775 1366, passcode 211231, or call 253-215-8782, same meet- ing ID. (541-966-0201) PENDLETON DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, 6 p.m., Pend- leton City Hall council chambers and via Zoom, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Join Zoom meeting at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/88327751366?pwd=cWZtSUNnQ3p- mdS9zangyZ0ZERUJyZz09, meeting ID 883 2775 1366, pass- code 211231, 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 SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, 11 a.m., via teleconference, Zoom platform, Pendle- ton. Zoom meeting login information available upon request. (Kyle Waggoner 541-278-8049 ext. 138) WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 BOARDMAN PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle, Boardman. (541-481-9252) INTERMOUNTAIN EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT, 4 p.m., InterMountain ESD office, 2001 N.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. (Marla Royal 888-437-6892) MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. (Roberta Lutcher 541-676-5613) OREGON TRAIL LIBRARY DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m., Oregon Trail Library District office, 200 S. Main St., Boardman. Contact district office for Zoom meeting login info. (Kathy Street 541-481-3365) 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) East Oregonian A5 OBITUARIES Tommy J. ‘Tom’ Hill Cody James Ford Pilot Rock December 25, 1929 — January 6, 2021 Echo February 12, 1993 — January 8, 2021 Tommy J. “Tom” Hill, 91, Tom had a love for sports, of Pilot Rock, passed away especially for the Red Sox. He January 6, 2021, at his home. enjoyed watching the NFL Tommy was born Decem- and participating in fantasy ber 25, 1929, in Galveston, football. In 2016, he was Texas, to Jesse Thomas and Evelyn given a difficult (Albright) Hill. cancer diagno- sis. He was deter- He at tended mined to make it Robert E. Lee High School in Jackson- through and did so ville, Florida, grad- with laughter, even uating in 1947. on the worst of Tommy worked days. Even though as a soda jerk at it slowed him some, he proudly beat cinemas and at Hill cancer, even danc- filling stations as ing with his favorite a teen. In 1950, he began his career at U.S. nurse on his last day of treat- Gypsum in Jacksonville, Flor- ment. He was often seen wear- ida. Deciding to move west ing jackets that proudly said he after a few years, he worked kicked cancer’s butt. various jobs before settling in The last few years he thoroughly enjoyed what we Oregon. In 1963 he returned to called Grandpa Tom adven- the USG plant in Pilot Rock, tures with his granddaugh- where he met his future wife, ters Ashley and Heather and Beth Knight. They were often great-grandson Drew, married February 14, 1976, in picking different locations to Island City, Oregon. Together go explore and taking lots of they opened and operated pictures along the way. But the the Pilot Rock Youth “Rec” biggest highlight for him was Center in the early 1980s for a always going to get a Dutch few years. Beth passed away Bros. He also enjoyed going in 1991 and Tom retired from to Walmart almost daily, just Wood Fiber Industries (USG) to visit. Although not knowing how in 1992. Tom developed and formed to express it to them, he was the women’s softball league extremely proud of his chil- in Pendleton in the late 1970s, dren and all his grandchildren. coaching a team for four years, Tommy is preceded in winning the championship death by his wife Beth and three out of the four years stepson Mark Britain. He is and second the other year. survived by stepdaughter He coached men’s softball Lori (Dwayne) Williams and for 17 years. He was a bowl- stepson Tim (Susy) Britain; ing champ, winning a closet grandchildren Heather (Mike) full of trophies, and an avid Nelson, Jamie (Kyle) Will- dancer, winning many compe- man, Ashley (Terry) Corwin, titions over the years. Zak (Angel) Williams, Tiffny He was a member of the (Joel) Britain-Penny and Pilot Rock City Council for 14 Dillon (Dallas) Britain; 12 years, president of the council, great-grandchildren; and one and police commissioner for great-great-granddaughter. 12 years. Tom was a member A celebration of life will of the Pilot Rock Lions Club, take place at a later date. A serving multiple times as vice small family graveside service president and twice as presi- will be held in Island City, dent. Oregon. Tom loved to gamble. His Burns Mortuary of Pend- first love was horse racing but leton is in charge of arrange- came to love the slots just the ments. Sign the online same. For years he had a nick- guestbook at www.burnsmor- name, “Two Dollar Tommy.” tuary.com. Cody James Ford, 27, was a talented musician and passed away on January 8, excelled at the guitar, with a 2021, at his home in Echo, few original songs. He had Oregon. Cody was born a green thumb and loved February 12, 1993, in Moses gardening. Cody had a great Lake, Washington, sense of humor to Vernon Ford Jr. and was easy to and Michelle laugh with and Hancock. even easier to love. Cody grew up He will be deeply missed by many. in Walla Walla, He was Wa s h i n g t o n . preceded in death He was a loving by his grandpar- brother to Calvin ents Vernon Ford Fo r d , J o s h u a Sr. and Mar y Hancock, Jenny Erb, Jeremy Black Ford Ford, grandfather and Alan Black. Charles Rochat, He is also survived by his cousin Christopher Hancock, parents, Vernon Ford Jr. and aunt Debbie Ford, aunt Vicky Michelle Hancock, fiancé Morris, uncle Jim Hancock, Rebecca Reese, uncle David and uncle Brian Rochat. Rochat, who was like a An outdoor gathering will brother to him, grandmother be held to celebrate Cody’s Shirley Rochat, and uncle life at the Echo City Hall Steven Ford. Park, 20 N. Bonanza, on Cody loved to spend time Saturday, January 16, 2021, with his family and friends at 12 p.m. and was always there to help Burns Mortuary of Herm- them whenever needed. He iston is in care of arrange- was a jack of all trades and ments. liked the challenge of learn- To leave an online condo- ing new things. Cody enjoyed lence for the family, please hunting and fishing and was go to www.burnsmortuary- a proficient marksman. He hermiston.com. Aniceto Garcia Natera Bessie L. Fry, 100, of Walla Walla, Washington, died Tues- day, Jan. 12, 2021, in Walla Walla. She was born Jan. 18, 1920. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Hermiston April 17, 1958 — January 9, 2021 Aniceto Garcia Church in Hermis- ton. Natera of Hermis- ton was born April He is survived 17, 1958, in the Phil- by his children ippines, the son of Anthony Natera, Leovigildo Adante Lea Anne Natera Natera and Evan- (Marc Leon- gelina Rodriguez ard) and Evange- line Natera; three Garcia. He passed brothers, Leonides away at his home Natera, Leopoldo in Hermiston on Natera and Eleu- Saturday, January terio Natera; and 9, 2021, at the age of 62. many extended Aniceto lived family members. He was in the Philippines Natera preceded in death throughout his childhood and early by his wife, his adult life. As a young man he parents and several brothers joined the U.S. Navy construc- and sisters. tion battalion, where he served A funeral mass will be held for many years until retiring at Our Lady of Angels Cath- in the early 2000s. In 1998, he olic Church (due to COVID moved to Oregon and settled restrictions, a time will not be in the Hermiston area soon announced). thereafter. He then went back Burns Mortuary of Herm- to school to become a LPN, iston is in care of arrange- working as a home health ments. To leave an online nurse for many years. condolence for the family, He was a member of Our please go to www.burnsmor- Lady of Angels Catholic tuaryhermiston.com. UPCOMING SERVICES THURSDAY, JAN. 14 No services scheduled FRIDAY, JAN. 15 BORK, NADENE — Graveside service at 3 p.m. at the Zillah (Washington) City Cemetery. SATURDAY, JAN. 16 FORD, CODY — Outdoor celebration of life gathering at 12 noon at Echo City Hall Park, 20 N. Bonanza. GOMEZ, ORLANDO — Graveside funeral service at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. HURFORD, VALERIE — Graveside service following state guidelines at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. 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. DEATH NOTICES William D. Angell Pendleton Aug. 28, 1939 — Jan. 11, 2021 William D. Angell, 81, of Pendleton, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at his home. He was born Aug. 28, 1939, in Ninna, Wisconsin. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmor- tuary.com. Nadene N. Bork Pendleton Aug. 22, 1922 — Jan. 11, 2021 Nadene N. Bork, 98, of Pendleton, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at a local care facility. She was born Aug. 22, 1922, in Fruitland, Washington. A graveside service will be held Friday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m. at the Zillah (Washington) City Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmor- tuary.com. Bessie L. Fry Walla Walla, Washington Jan. 18, 1920 — Jan. 12, 2021 Patricia M. Johnson Pilot Rock Aug. 23, 1931 — Jan. 11, 2021 Patricia M. Johnson, 89, of Pilot Rock, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at her home. She was born Aug. 23, 1931, in Portland. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com. Vivian G. McFetridge Hermiston Feb. 25, 1920 — Jan. 10, 2021 Former Lostine resident Vivian G. McFetridge, 100, of Hermiston, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at her home. She was born Feb. 25, 1920, in Lynch, Nebraska. A private family service will be held with a private burial following at the Enterprise Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Aida Pargas Ruiz Milton-Freewater Oct. 17, 1936 — Jan. 11, 2021 Aida Pargas Ruiz, 84, of Milton-Freewater, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at her home. She was born Oct. 17, 1936. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. 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