RECORDS
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
East Oregonian
A5
OBITUARIES
Thomas Michael Campbell
Beverly Jean (Tucker) Mathwich
Conrad John Kligel
Condon
July 12, 1925 — March 10, 2021
Athena
September 4, 1932 — March 10, 2021
Mesa, Arizona
June 22, 1936 — March 8, 2021
Thomas Michael Camp- Rodeo and served as grand
bell, 95, for merly of marshall in 1999. He served
Kimberly, Oregon, died on numerous boards includ-
Wednesday, March 10, 2021, ing Monument School,
Monument Grazing Associ-
at Condon.
He was born to
ation, and Silvies
Irish immigrants
Valley Grazing
Patrick and Kath-
Association. He
r y n (O’Br ie n)
was a past presi-
dent of the Oregon
Campbell at the
Wool Growers and
Lonerock ranch
a director on the
house on July 12,
Columbia Power
1925. The fifth of
Co-Op Board for
eight children, it
46 years. Tom was
is undetermined
a member of the
as to whether the
Campbell
Catholic Church
birth occurred in
Wheeler or Gilliam
and member of the
County, since the county line Elks for 74 years.
Following Debbie’s death
runs through the home.
Tom attended school in in 2014, Tom was able to
Lonerock and later Condon continue living on the ranch
High School. The worked in largely due to the care and
the family sheep and cattle support of Heather Riggs,
ranching business most of neighbors and family. In
his life.
2016, Tom moved to Summit
Tom married Clarice Springs in Condon where
(Fancher) in Portland in he received outstanding,
September 1949 and worked compassionate care until his
brief ly as a carpenter in death. The family also appre-
Pendleton before returning ciates the professional, tender
to the family sheep ranch- loving care Tom received
ing business, leading them to from Pioneer Memorial
Kimberly in 1950. Tom and Hospice.
Clarice raised four sons and a
Tom was preceded in
daughter and were very active death by his wives, parents,
in the Monument/Kimberly and siblings Patricia, John,
community.
James, Pete, Martha, Mala-
He loved livestock, espe- chi and Kathryn. Survivors
cially lambs and horses, and include sons Kevin (Susan
was an astute veterinar- Montgomery) of Kimberly,
ian, mechanic, carpenter, Tom (Jane) of Lonerock,
plumber, electrician, welder Brian (Cheryl) of Imbler and
and farmer, and could work John (Kelli) of Stanfield;
wonders with haywire.
daughter Lisa (Roger) Cham-
Tom provided employ- bers of Pasco, Washington;
ment opportunities to many, stepdaughter Monica (Randy)
young and old. In 1974, he Garoutte of Spanaway,
made the difficult decision to Washington; sister-in-law
sell the sheep and fully tran- Veronica Campbell of Herm-
sition to cattle.
iston; 16 grandchildren; 13
In June 1987, Tom married great-grandchildren; and
Deborah (Collins) Brown, many more relatives.
Recitation of the Holy
and their 1989 purchase of
the Kimberly store, along Rosary will be held Friday,
with continuing to operate March 19, 2021, at 9:30 a.m.
the ranch, led to many new at St. John’s Catholic Church
friendships and experiences. in Condon, followed by
They enjoyed traveling (high- graveside services at St.
lighted by a trip to Ireland for Joseph’s Cemetery in Condon
a reunion with his Irish cous- at 11 a.m.
ins) and entertaining their
Memorial contributions
many friends, neighbors and can be made in Tom’s honor
to Summit Springs Village,
family in their home.
Tom enjoyed reading P.O. Box 687, Condon, OR
many newspapers and maga- 97823, or the Monument
zines and was always eager Senior Center, P.O. Box 306,
to discuss politics and other Monument, OR 97864.
current events. He loved to
Sweeney Mortuary of
tell stories and he was the Condon is in care of arrange-
subject or inspiration of many ments. You may sign the
colorful tales.
online condolence book at
Tom loved the Spray www.sweeneymortuary.com.
Beve rly Mat hw ich ,
After all her children were
Athena, Oregon, passed away in school Beverly worked at
March 10, 2021, at the age the Athena City Office and
of 88 years. A Celebration also worked in the GEM
of Life service will be held Theater next door. Beverly
Wednesday, March
was a long-stand-
17, 2021, at 2 p.m. at
ing member of the
the Athena Ceme-
Athena Ameri-
can Legion Post
tery. There will be
a viewing on Tues-
#130, active in the
day, March 16, from
Umatilla County
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
March of Dimes,
Munselle Rhodes
and a member
Funeral Home in
in the Paradise
Milton-Freewater,
Good Sams Club.
Oregon.
They loved their
In lieu of flow-
Mathwich
campouts. Beverly
e r s, memor ial
and Merle loved
contributions may be made participating in the Pioneer
through the funeral home to Days and Potato Shows. It
the Samaritans Purse Org., was an honor in 2010 when
Weston Food Pantry, Athena Beverly was crowned Pioneer
American Legion Post 130 Days Queen and Merle the
or a charity of your choice in Grand Marshall; they loved
Beverly’s name, thank you.
representing their community.
Beverly was born in
Beverly and Merle were
Walla Walla, Washington, blessed with 64 years of
on September 4, 1932, to marriage when Merle passed
Irvin Jasper and Rita Lorena in 2017. Their children Jean
Tucker. She lived in Athena, (Clayton) Severin, John (Janet)
Oregon, all the days of her Mathwich, Jan (Pete) Seder-
life except one year. Beverly berg and seven grandchil-
attended McEwen High dren Alison, Ryan, C.J., Josh,
School and was the secretary Sarah, Katherine and Jona-
than, as well as 14 great-grand-
for her senior class.
In 1950 she graduated high children, will miss her dearly.
school and started working She loved each one of them,
for the U.S. National Bank. In always making sure they had
1953 her soon-to-be husband everything they needed and a
was given a leave of absence hug after visiting.
from the U.S. Navy to return
She enjoyed camp-
to Athena to marry his high ing, gardening, crocheting,
school sweetheart. They were sewing, cross-stitch and cook-
married on November 28, ing, but especially trips with
1953.
the whole family to the coast,
Following their marriage, (huckleberry) mountains, and
they moved to sunny Califor- of course Disneyland! Every-
nia for one year where Merle one loved her huckleberry
was stationed. The following dumplings, fried chicken,
year their oldest daughter Jean potato salad and squash pies.
was born on August 21, 1954, She was involved with the
and they returned to Athena Christian churches in Athena
soon after. On July 5, 1956, and Milton-Freewater. God
Beverly and Merle welcomed was central in all she did her
their son John and on May 28, entire life; Beverly loved the
1963, their youngest daughter Lord with all her heart. She
gave with her whole being, she
Jan was born.
Beverly spent her time rais- led her family with strength,
ing her three children, being tenderness and a selfless heart.
a homemaker, supporting her She saw it as an honor to serve
husband and serving in her others and was a friend to
church. She taught Blue Birds, all. There was love in every-
Bible studies and Sunday thing she did to make our
School classes. She was active lives special. She has blessed
in Seowain Club, Pinochle so many and will always be
Club, Elks Club, planned and remembered for always help-
organized many events for the ing others and for touching so
church, and was always there many hearts during the good
at the school for her children and bad.
when needed. Beverly enjoyed
To leave a condolence
working on the voting board online, visit www.munseller-
for Athena.
hodes.com.
Conrad John
Tayla (Ben, Raffa,
Kligel passed away
Lucio) La Macchia,
on March 8, 2021,
Jae
(Megan,
at the age of 84. His
Michael) Gomez,
wife Sherry, chil-
Alex (Fletcher, Jack,
dren Deedee and
Theo) Hobbs, and
Mitch Thompson.
Kevin, and grand-
son Bryce were at
Con nie was
his side at his home
known for his
in Mesa, Arizona.
integrity, kind-
ness, humor, and
Connie was born
love of family and
on June 22, 1936, in
Baker, Oregon, to
friends (not to
his late parents Carl
mention his passion
and Marian Kligel.
for golf). Connie
He was preceded
was a veteran and
in death by his
Kligel
a well-respected
parents, brother
teacher and coach.
James and sister Mary Alice. He was a loving and devoted
He is survived by brothers family man and friend to many.
A small, private graveside
Bobby, Tommy and Danny
Kligel, and sister Judy Parker, service was held on March
as well as many nieces and 15, 2021, in Mesa, Arizona.
nephews. He is also survived A Catholic Mass will be held
by his loving extended family: this summer (date to be deter-
Cindy and Betty Gammell, mined) in Hermiston, Oregon.
UPCOMING SERVICES
TUESDAY, MARCH 16
MATHWICH, BEVERLY — Viewing from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. at Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main St.,
Milton-Freewater.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
MATHWICH, BEVERLY — Celebration of life service
at 2 p.m. at the Athena Cemetery.
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
No services scheduled
LOTTERY
Friday, March 12, 2021
Megamillions
02-24-25-31-65
Megaball: 18
Megaplier: 4
Estimated jackpot: $79
million
Lucky Lines
03-07-11-13-17-22-27-29
Estimated jackpot: $39,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 4-6-6-2
4 p.m.: 8-9-3-3
7 p.m.: 4-9-6-2
10 p.m.: 8-0-6-9
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Powerball
05-11-51-56-61
Powerball: 2
Power Play: 2
Estimated jackpot: $169
million
Megabucks
10-14-31-33-34-38
Estimated jackpot: $3
million
Lucky Lines
01-05-11-14-17-23-28-29
Estimated jackpot: $40,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 2-3-7-9
4 p.m.: 5-6-5-6
7 p.m.: 3-6-0-2
10 p.m.: 1-5-0-0
Win for Life
16-29-42-71
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Lucky Lines
02-05-09-15-18-22-27-30
Estimated jackpot: $41,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 9-4-2-6
4 p.m.: 9-6-0-4
7 p.m.: 0-8-0-4
10 p.m.: 6-6-1-8
Monday, March 15, 2021
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 4-2-9-8
Teresa R. Rose
Pendleton
June 14, 1953 — March 7, 2021
Teresa R. Rose, 67, died dren Jim (Erica) Rose of Idaho
Sunday, March 7, 2021, at her and Danielle Rose of Pendle-
home. She was born June 14, ton; her sisters Diana Madsen
1953, in Baker City, Oregon, of Pendleton and Paula (David)
to Norman and Leona (Driver) Odahl of Haines, Oregon;
Blank.
grandchildren Lexy
Teresa lived in
Rexine and Easton
Rose; and nieces
Baker City and La
and nephews Scott
Grande, and made
Pendleton her home
Murdock, Lorrie
for the last 15 years.
Murdoch, Jolene
She enjoyed the job
McElwain, Carrie
of caring for seniors
Stuart, Kelly Anne
in the community.
Francis, Jenni-
fer Chaney, Zach
Her hobbies were
Ostby, Josh Fran-
making stained
cis and Shayna
Rose
glass candle lights
and fishing with her
Kennedy.
family. Teresa’s favorite place
The family would like to
and event of the year was the thank Debra Griffith, Stacy
annual family camping trips Dwyer and Shay Edward for
to Target Meadows Camp all their support.
Ground every August for huck-
There will be a Celebration
leberry camp, which would last of Life held in August at Target
a couple of weeks.
Meadows.
Burns Mortuary of Pend-
Teresa is preceded in death
by her parents Norman and leton is in charge of arrange-
Leona Blank and brother ments. Sign the online
Edward Blank.
guestbook at www.burnsmor-
She is survived by her chil- tuary.com.
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.
BACKED BY A YEAR-ROUND
CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE
CALL US TODAY FOR
Timeshare Cancellation
Get your free information kit
and see if you qualify:
855-385-4473
A FREE ESTIMATE
15
%
OFF
YOUR ENTIRE
PURCHASE *
+
1-855-536-8838
10
%
OFF
SENIOR & MILITARY
DISCOUNTS
Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm,
Sun: 2pm-8pm EST
+
5
%
OFF
TO THE FIRST
50 CALLERS! **
| Promo Number: 285
*For those who qualify. One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. ** Offer valid at estimate only. CSLB#
1035795 DOPL #10783658-5501 License# 7656 License# 50145 License# 41354 License# 99338 License# 128344 License# 218294
License# 603 233 977 License# 2102212986 License# 2106212946 License# 2705132153A License# LEAFFNW822JZ License#
WV056912 License# WC-29998-H17 Nassau HIC License# H01067000 Registration# 176447 Registration# HIC.0649905 Registration#
C127229 Registration# C127230 Registration# 366920918 Registration# PC6475 Registration# IR731804 Registration# 13VH09953900
Registration# PA069383 Suffolk HIC License# 52229-H License# 2705169445 License# 262000022 License# 262000403 License#
0086990 Registration# H-19114
Norma Jane Zabransky
Stanfield
July 10, 1930 — March 12, 2021
Norma Jane Zabransky 1954, Jack and Norma saved
returned peacefully to her enough money to purchase
Father in Heaven on March 12, 125 acres in Stanfield, Oregon,
2021, with family by her side. where Shelley, Scott, Sherri
She was preceded in death by and Shane were born. Jack and
her husband Jack;
Norma’s ambition
daughter Susan
was to grow their
Zabransky Ena;
farm and family
son Shane; parents
while residing in
Kenneth Hites-
Stanfield.
man and Verda
Norma loved a
Matheney (LeRoy);
house filled with
brot he r s Ve r n
children, grand-
children, and good
and Verl (Cindy)
food. She loved the
Matheney; sister
holidays and family
Joan Townsend
Zabransky
gatherings. She
( D w ig ht); a nd
was her grandchil-
grandchild ren
Cherise Zabransky and Jacob dren’s greatest fan and enjoyed
attending all the kids’ activi-
Zabransky.
Norma Jane Hitesman ties. There was never a ques-
was born to Kenneth David tion who her grandchildren
Hitesman and Verda LaVeen were. In her eyes, they could
Backus on July 10, 1930, in do no wrong and was her best
Pleasant Grove, Utah, and medicine.
delivered by her grandmother
She is survived by her
Harriet Backus, who was the brother, Donald Matheney
local midwife.
(Matha); children Sandra Clark
In 1934, Norma’s mother, (Kip), Stephen (Tana), Shelley
Verda, married LeRoy Grant Ena, Scott, and Sherri Morris
Matheney in Utah. In 1935, (Scott); her 27 grandchildren,
they moved to Pendleton, 82 great-grandchildren and 13
Oregon, where she became great-great-grandchildren.
a big sister to Don, Vern and
There will be a memorial
Verl. The family later moved service for family and friends
back to Utah in 1938 where held on Saturday, March 20,
Norma’s baby sister, Joan, 2021, in Hermiston, Oregon,
was born. Norma enjoyed at the Church of Jesus Christ
growing up and playing with of Latter-day Saints, located
many of her Utah cousins. at 850 S.W. 11th St., at 11 a.m.,
In 1945, the family moved with a viewing at 10 a.m. Burial
to Irrigon, Oregon, where to follow at the Stanfield Ceme-
they bought a restaurant and tery.
service station, where Norma
In lieu of flowers, because of
met Jack Zabransky while Norma’s love of her grandkids
pumping gas.
and dogs, please donate to the
Jack and Norma Zabran- Stanfield-Echo Little League or
sky were married February 16, The Humane Society of East-
1948, in Olex, Oregon. Later ern Oregon Pet Rescue.
that year, they welcomed their
Bell Tower Funeral Home
first daughter, Sandra. Jack has been entrusted with the
worked at a wheat ranch and arrangements. Please leave
Norma cooked for the harvest condolences at Norma’s online
crew while adding to their memorial at www.belltowerfu-
family, Susan and Stephen. In neralhome.com.
DEATH NOTICES
Rose E. Groshong
Pendleton
Jan. 24, 1942 — March 13, 2021
Rose E. Groshong, 79, of Pendleton, died Saturday, March
13, 2021, at her home. She was born Jan. 24, 1942, in Gold
Bar, Washington. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of
the arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.burns-
mortuary.com.
Francis ‘Lee’ Lisle
Hermiston
March 5, 1945 — March 9, 2021
Francis “Lee” Lisle, 76, of Hermiston, died Tuesday, March
9, 2021, in Richland, Washington. He was born March 5,
1945, in Fairbury, Nebraska. At his request, no service will
be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange-
ments. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor-
tuaryhermiston.com.
Kenneth ‘Ken’ Quintal
Milton-Freewater
Feb. 12, 1942 — March 14, 2021
Kenneth “Ken” Quintal, 79, of Milton-Freewater,
died Sunday, March 14, 2021. He was born Feb. 12, 1942.
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater is in
care of arrangements.
Prepare for unexpected
power outages with a
Generac home standby
generator
REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!
877-557-1912
FREE
7-Year Extended Warranty*
A $695 Value!
Off er valid February 15 - June 6, 2021
Special Financing Available
Subject to Credit Approval
*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase,
install and activate the generator with a participating
dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions.