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Thursday, March 18, 2021
OBITUARIES
East Oregonian
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DEATH NOTICES
Minford Dale ‘Mint’ Greninger Sr.
William Forest ‘Bill’ Keyser
Laura Dee Casper
Mesa, Arizona
March 2, 2021
Umatilla
September 22, 1939 — March 10, 2021
Hermiston
Dec. 9, 1930 — March 7, 2021
How do you
days gardening and
take 68 years of
watching old west-
life and 47 years of
erns, Judge Judy,
marriage and put it
and a few other
on paper? The truth
favorites. Over the
is, you don’t.
years, they had
Minford Dale
Spike, Sweetpea,
Greninger Sr. was
Stripe, Chewy, and
a husband, father,
TC to keep them
grandfather, son,
company. Every
Sunday, the house
brother, friend,
was filled with
uncle, and safe-
haven for many.
the laughter and
He was a stubborn
love of their two
SOB, but man did
youngerchildren
he love with every
and their grand-
piece of his heart.
Greninger
kids.
Mint loved to
Not everyone got
the same version of Mint, entertain and never passed up
but everyone who knew him the opportunity for a reason
to party. He spent his final
loved him.
Mint started his life at 17 Christmas with family in
when he joined the U.S. Army 2020, surrounded with love
and fought in the Vietnam and laughter one last time.
On March 2, 2021, one
war. He was a doorgunner
and worked the front lines. day after celebrating his 47th
After two years in the service, wedding anniversary with the
Mint received an honorable love of his life, Jeannie, the
discharge with a Bronze Star two went to bed. Sometime in
and was sent home to marry the night, Mint passed peace-
his high school sweetheart, fully in his sleep next to his
Jeannie Kaye Stone.
beautiful bride.
After eight years of
Mint now joins his mother,
marriage. Mint and Jeannie Barbara, father Dale, and
added three new additions to many others in Heaven. He
their home: Dail Rae, Saman- leaves behind his wife Jean-
tha Jean, and Minford Dale Jr. nie and younger brother
Mint spent his days doing Charles “Chaz”; his daugh-
what he was passionate about: ter Dail and her husband,
rebuilding and repairing Ray, and their children Justin,
airplanes. He owned his own Allan, Raymond, Malcolm,
business, Alaska Flightline, King, Lailah and Lilly; his
in the small town of Homer, daughter Samantha Jean and
Alaska, for 20 years, a busi- her husband Ryan, and their
ness that he and his late father daughter Kyla; and his son
built together. But winters Minford Dale Jr. and wife
were tough, and money was Khristyl, and their children
tight. Mint closed the busi- Brylee, Jalee, Annalee, Tina-
ness and moved his family to lee and Minford III. He also
leaves behind more friends
California.
After two years and two than could ever be listed and
jobs, Mint found a tempo- a lifetime of love and memo-
rary placement in Phoenix, ries. Mint was an amazing
Arizona, working overnights man who is gone but never
for PanAm. But the schedule forgotten.
was tough, and themoney
“And the cat’s in the cradle
wasn’t right for his level and the silver spoon/ Little
of talent. He finally found Boy Blue and the man in the
a permanent placement at moon/ ‘When you coming
Chandler Aviation, where he home, Dad?’ ‘I don’t know
stayed until his retirement in when’/ But we’ll get together
then/ You know we’ll have a
2008.
In retirement, Mint and his good time then.” (“Cat’s in
wife of 47 years spent their the Cradle” — Harry Chapin)
William Forest
anything he could
“ Bi l l” Keyse r
do to make things
better. He loved
of Umatilla was
going deer and elk
b o r n Se pt e m -
ber 22, 1939, in
hunting with his
Paris, Ohio, the
son and grand-
son, where his
son of William and
Marjorie (Wart-
desire to make
man) Keyser. He
the world a better
place continued in
passed away in
the forest. He was
Milton-Freewa-
ter, Oregon, on
a member of the
Wednesday, March
American Legion
10, 2021, at the age
Post #37.
Bill mar ried
of 81.
Bill lived in
Barbara Aiken in
Keyser
1958 in Louisville,
Louisville, Ohio,
Ohio, and from
th roughout his
childhood where he attended this union four children were
school. While in high school, born. The couple divorced
he excelled at football and several years later. He later
was named the Bandit for married Sandra Moore in
his ability to steal the ball. He Umatilla, Oregon, on March
graduated from Louisville 6, 1993.
High School in the Class of
He is survived by his wife
1958. He then enlisted in the of 28 years, Sandra; chil-
U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, dren Robin Deem, William
where he served for several V. “Butch” Keyser, Anna
years.
Keyser Guy and Matthew J.
After high school, Bill Keyser; stepsons Robert and
worked for a steel mill in Greg Gaines; sister Mona
Ohio until the early 1970s. Lou Garrott; 12 grandchil-
In 1972, he moved to Oregon dren and two great-grand-
and began working for Fair- children; and many extended
banks Scale. In the late family members.
1970s his job brought him
He was preceded in death
to Eastern Oregon, when he by his parents, and brothers
settled in the community of Ted, Fred and Tim.
Umatilla. He worked for Fair-
A graveside service with
banks Scale for 33 years and military honors will be held
was a senior scale technician at 2 p.m. Friday, March 26,
when he retired in 2005.
2021, at the Sunset Hills
Bill lived on the 17th hole Cemeter y in Umatilla,
of Big River Golf Course Oregon.
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
in Umatilla, where he
frequently golfed and was iston is in care of arrange-
known to extend his yard ments. To leave an online
work onto the golf course. condolence for the family,
He would prune trees and please go to www.burnsmor-
bushes, trap rodents or tuaryhermiston.com.
Laura Dee Casper, 90, of Hermiston, died Sunday, March 7,
2021, at her home. She was born Dec. 9, 1930, in Parma, Idaho. A
private family burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memo-
ries with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
PUBLIC SAFETY
MONDAY
7:45 a.m. — Police responded to a report of the unauthorized
use of a motor vehicle at Roundup City Plumbing on Airport Road in
Pendleton.
9:00 a.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary at S&K Stor-
age on Southwest Eighth Street in Pendleton.
11:32 a.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at 1917 Southeast
Byers Place in Pendleton.
1:03 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on North First Street
in Hermiston.
1:12 p.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary on Southeast
Sixth Street in Hermiston.
2:37 p.m. — Police responded to the report of the unauthorized
use of a motor vehicle at the intersection of Birch Creek Road and
Hood Road in Milton-Freewater.
8:08 p.m. — Police responded to a reported assault on Eastside
Road in Milton-Freewater.
10:50 p.m. — Police responded to a reported assault on Eastside
Road in Milton-Freewater.
TUESDAY
7:22 a.m. — Police responded to the report of a missing juvenile at
Juniper Drive in Boardman.
12:49 p.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary at North
Star Storage Units on Joy Lane in Hermiston.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
•The Oregon State Police arrested Sorcha Starn, 31, on four misde-
meanor counts, including one count of providing false or fraudulent
information, failing to carry or present a license, reckless driving and
in-state hold.
•The Umatilla Tribal Police arrested Matthew David Johnson, 43, on
four misdemeanor counts, including second-degree disorderly con-
duct, menacing, fourth-degree assault and attempting to commit a
crime.
•The Pendleton Police Department arrested Marvin Richard
Strong, 38, on three counts, including felony strangulation, fourth-de-
gree assault and contempt of court.
•The Umatilla Tribal Police arrested Letisha Gayle Jefferson, 34, on
two felony counts, including dangerous drugs and criminal activity in
drugs.
•The Umatilla Tribal Police arrested Patrick T. Jefferson, 31, on two
felony counts, including dangerous drugs and criminal activity in
drugs.
•The Umatilla Tribal Police arrested Terrence Randall, 31, on two fel-
ony counts, including dangerous drugs and criminal activity in drugs.
Debra Kay ‘Debbie’ Davis
Island City
November 27, 1962 — November 1, 2020
Debra (Debbie) Kay and enjoyed being with all of
Davis, age 57, formerly them. She also loved animals,
of Stanfield, passed away especially her cats and dogs.
unexpectedly at her home in
Debbie was a caregiver
Island City the afternoon of throughout her life for clients,
November 1, 2020.
friends and family.
D ebbie wa s
Her life was a
living example of
born to William
Christ’s love, and
Fred Davis and
Sandra Joyce Lare
her faith carried
on November 27,
her through obsta-
cles and helped her
1962, in Baker,
Oregon. She grew
celebrate victories.
up in North Powder
Debbie
is
on the family cattle
survived by her
r a nch. Debbie
daughter, Breanna
Davis
Marie Davis, and
attended elemen-
tary through high
grandson, Ayden
school in North Powder, William Davis, both of
where she played the trum- Island City; mother Sandra
pet in band and was active Davis and brother Jeffrey
in basketball and volleyball. Davis, both of La Grande;
Debbie also loved to ride stepmother Marilee Davis
horses and was a 4H member of Nampa, Idaho; aunt Jessie
and princess on the Catherine Cox of Spokane; and uncle
Creek Junior Rodeo Court in Gayle Ramey of Murrieta,
1979-80.
California.
Debbie moved with her
Her father, William Davis,
family to La Grande in passed away on Feb. 26, 2021.
1980 after the family sold its She was preceded in death
North Powder ranch, but her by her grandparents William
adventurous spirit took her Ernest and Vivian Clare
to many places. In 1986, she McGrath Davis and Harrison
met Vance Motz, and their Earl and Marie Miller Lare.
daughter, Breanna, was born
Memorial contributions
in 1988. In 2013, Debbie’s may be made to the Sclero-
grandson, Ayden, joined their derma Foundation, 300
family. He was his grandma’s Rosewood Drive, Suite 105,
pride and joy! Debbie was Danvers, MA 01923 or a
fiercely proud of her family charity of choice.
UPCOMING SERVICES
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
No services scheduled
NIE
Pendleton
Aug. 15, 1932 — March 10, 2021
Shirley “Jean” Craig, 88, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021,
in Pendleton. She was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Alberta, Canada.
Per her request, no services will be held.
Lisa A. Guyon Credille
Hermiston
Nov. 8, 1962 — Feb. 24, 2021
Lisa A. Guyon Credille, 58, of Hermiston, died Wednes-
day, Feb. 24, 2021, in Richland, Washington. She was born
Nov. 8, 1962, in Escondido, California. Services are pending
with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the
family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Rose Marie Groshong
Pendleton
Jan. 24, 1942 — March 13, 2021
Rose Marie 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.burnsmortuary.com.
Maria I. Gutierrez
Umatilla
May 15, 1948 — Jan. 26, 2021
Maria I. Gutierrez, 72, of Umatilla, died Tuesday, Jan. 26,
2021, in Hermiston. She was born May 15, 1948, in Micho-
acan, Mexico. A private family burial was held at the Herm-
iston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of
arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
Garey L. Muth
Benton City, Washington
Oct. 16, 1945 — March 11, 2021
Garey L. Muth, 75, of Benton City, Washington, died
Thursday, March 11, 2021, at his home. He was born Oct.
16, 1945, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. A private family gather-
ing will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of
arrangements. Share memories with the family at burnsmor-
tuaryhermiston.com.
Stanley W. Todd
Pendleton
Aug. 8, 1944 — March 16, 2021
Stanley W. Todd, 76, of Pendleton, died Tuesday, March 16,
2021, at his home. He was born Aug. 8, 1944, in Taft, Califor-
nia. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements.
Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com.
Douglas A. Voyles
Pendleton
Nov. 12, 1955 — March 15, 2021
Douglas A. Voyles, 65, of Pendleton, died Monday, March 15,
2021m at his home. He was born Nov. 12, 1955, in Napa, Cali-
fornia. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of the arrange-
ments. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 19
CAMPBELL, TOM — Recitation of the rosary at 9:30 a.m. at St.
John’s Catholic Church, 103 S. Lincoln St., Condon, followed by a
graveside service at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Condon.
SATURDAY, MARCH 20
ZABRANSKY, NORMA — Viewing at 10 a.m. followed by a
memorial service at 11 a.m. at the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Burial will follow at the
Stanfield Cemetery.
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