RECORDS
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
PUBLIC SAFETY
FRIDAY
9:46 a.m. — Theft was reported on Southwest Eighth Street
in Pendleton.
10:25 a.m. — Theft was reported on Highway 730 in Umatilla.
12:00 p.m. — Credit card fraud was reported on Southwest
11th Street in Hermiston.
12:09 p.m. — A burglary was reported on Southwest Fourth
Street in Pendleton.
12:52 p.m. — Child abuse/neglect was reported on West
Coe Avenue in Hermiston.
2:51 p.m. — Theft was reported on West Moore Avenue in
Hermiston.
3:02 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on High-
way 11 in Milton-Freewater.
3:43 p.m. — Potential fraud was reported on South Main
Street in Heppner.
4:24 p.m. — An assault was reported on East Main Street in
Hermiston.
4:46 p.m. — Child abuse/neglect was reported on South
Highway 395 in Hermiston.
5:17 p.m. — Theft was reported at Stanfi eld RV Park on
South Main Street.
7:21 p.m. — An assault was reported on South First Place in
Hermiston.
7:36 p.m. — A burglary was reported on Northeast Sixth
Street in Irrigon.
11:45 p.m. — Hermiston police received a report of shots
fi red on Southeast Sixth Street and East Newport Avenue, but
didn’t locate a shooter.
SATURDAY
9:09 a.m. — A burglary was reported at Pacifi c Power on
Westgate in Pendleton.
9:42 a.m. — Theft of fi rearms was reported on West Eighth
Road in Irrigon.
12:27 p.m. — A burglary was reported on Northeast Chart
Street in Hermiston.
2:41 p.m. — Child abuse/neglect was reported on West
Harper Road in Hermiston.
4:02 p.m. — Child abuse/neglect was reported on South-
west 16th Place in Hermiston.
4:49 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on the 1000 block
of Jacquelyn Street in Milton-Freewater.
6:04 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South-
west Lake Drive in Pendleton.
6:56 p.m. — Theft was reported on North First Place in
Hermiston.
7:43 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South-
east Dorion Avenue and Southeast First Street in Pendleton.
10:01 p.m. — A report of shots fi red on Mountain View Drive
in Boardman was received by Morrow County sheriff ’s deputies.
10:21 p.m. — Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle was
reported on West Sunland Avenue in Hermiston.
11:14 p.m. — Theft was reported on North First Street in
Hermiston.
11:26 p.m. — A report of shots fi red on Southwest Houtama
Road in Pendleton was received.
SUNDAY
12:02 a.m. — A burglary was reported at Green Acres Mobile
Home Park on Appleton Road in Milton-Freewater.
1:08 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North-
east Willow Court in Hermiston.
1:52 p.m. — A burglary was reported on West McKenzie
Avenue in Hermiston.
2:45 a.m. — A robbery was reported on West Highland Ave-
nue in Hermiston.
3:01 a.m. — A prowler was reported on Northwest Fifth
Street in Pendleton, but police were unable to locate a suspect.
4:52 a.m. — A burglary was reported on Southeast Court
Avenue in Pendleton.
7:11 a.m. — Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle was
reported on Southwest Emigrant Avenue in Pendleton.
9:39 a.m. — Umatilla police and fi re crews responded to a
grass fi re on Tucker and Stephens avenues.
12:58 p.m. — Theft was reported on West Standard Avenue
in Hermiston.
1:27 p.m. — A burglary was reported on East Main Street in
Hermiston.
1:40 p.m. — Irrigon ambulance and fi re crews and the Mor-
row County Sheriff ’s Offi ce responded to a two-vehicle rollover
accident at Division Road and Hoop N Holler Lane in Irrigon.
2:08 p.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on Inter-
state 84 eastbound near Boardman.
2:41 p.m. — Theft was reported on Northwest 11th Street in
Hermiston.
4:49 p.m. — An armed subject was reported at Pleasant
View School in Milton-Freewater.
7:14 p.m. — The Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce responded
to a rollover accident at the boat ramp at McKay Reservoir near
Pendleton.
7:34 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North-
east 10th Street and East Gladys Avenue in Hermiston.
9:58 p.m. — Theft was reported on North First Street in
Hermiston.
10:13 p.m. — Stanfi eld and Hermiston police fi elded a
report of shots fi red on East Newport Avenue in Hermiston.
A second call of shots fi red came in at 10:50 p.m. from South
Highway 395 in Hermiston, but police were unable to locate a
shooter in that case.
10:13 p.m. — A burglary was reported on West Oak Avenue
in Hermiston.
10:15 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on El
Monte Street in Umatilla.
MONDAY
4:30 a.m. — Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and assault
were reported at Sinclair on Southgate in Pendleton.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
Sunday
•The Morrow County Sheriff ’s Offi ce arrested Luis G. Agui-
lar-Flores, 43, on a felony charge of second-degree assault
(domestic violence).
•The Milton-Freewater police arrested Gabriela G. FLores
Felix, 30, on a felony charge of fi rst-degree theft (over $1,000).
•Umatilla Tribal police arrested Aleksandr A. Parkhotyuk, 25,
on a felony charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle.
•Umatilla Tribal police arrested Ruvim Tochinskiy, 22, on fel-
ony charges of unauthorized use of a vehicle, second-degree
burglary, aggravated fi rst-degree theft and fi rst-degree crimi-
nal mischief (vandalism), a misdemeanor charge of interfering
with police, and on a fugitive warrant.
•Umatilla Tribal police arrested Syrus Andrew Sampson, 31,
for felony criminal mistreatment and misdemeanor endanger-
ing the welfare of a minor.
•Umatilla Tribal police arrested Jerardo Pedro Sital, 23, for a
felony parole/LSA violation, felony and misdemeanor fl eeing/
attempt to elude police, and misdemeanors of reckless driving,
recklessly endangering another person and second-degree
criminal trespass.
East Oregonian
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OBITUARIES
Robert Howard ‘Bob’ Phipps
Donna Jean Nusser Bensel
Anderson, South Carolina
December 14, 1929 — March 29, 2021
Phoenix, Arizona
April 12, 1934 — May 17, 2021
Robert Howard
Council, and San
“Bob” Phipps, age
Diego Cou ncil
91, passed away
where he formed
an inner-city troop
Monday, March
that was sponsored
29, 2021, at his
by his church. He
home in Ander-
continued partici-
son, South Caro-
lina, with his wife
pating in the BSA
of nearly 70 years
program after his
and his family at
retirement from
his side.
the Navy in the
Bob was born
Blue Mountain
Council in Pendle-
D e c e mb e r 14,
ton, Oregon, where
1929, in Beemer,
he formed another
Nebraska, to the
church-sponsored
late Floyd Loch
Phipps and Thelma
Phipps
troop. He was
“Edna” Townsend.
honored with the
He was preceded in death by District Award of Merit.
his eldest son, William Floyd
In addition to his scout-
“Bill” Phipps; grandchildren ing, he was very involved in
Daniel, Desiree and Darcel his church, the First Church
Evans; sister Mary Ann of God, as a Sunday school
Board; and brother Charles teacher; a member of various
“Raymond” Phipps.
committees; and chairman of
Bob was a graduate of the board. He was also a life-
Pendleton High School time member of the Pendle-
Class of 1949 in Pendleton, ton VFW Let ’er Buck Post
Oregon. After graduation, 922.
he joined the U.S. Navy and
He was an instructor in
attended electronics school the electronics department
after boot camp at Treasure of Blue Mountain Commu-
Island in San Francisco, Cali- nity College in Pendle-
fornia. He served aboard the ton, Oregon, and then at
Kenai Peninsula College in
USS Rowan DD-782.
When his tour ended, he Soldotna, Alaska, after he
returned to Pendleton where and Irene relocated there to
he met and married his wife, be closer to their grandchil-
Jaimiee “Irene” Findlay, on dren in 1983.
November, 1, 1951.
Bob and Irene spent the
He was recalled to active next 34 years in Alaska
duty during the Korean war where he spent the summers
in 1952. He continued his at Poachers Cove in Soldotna
service until June 1974 when helping with the development
he retired as an electronics of new lots and enjoying
chief technician. During one his retirement, fi shing and
phase of his service, he was spending time with family
responsible for the upkeep of and friends.
sites and for the instruction of
In 2016, he and Irene
naval reservists in Pendleton moved to South Carolina to
and North Bend, Oregon, and be closer to their children,
in Walla Walla and Tri-Cit- grandchildren and extended
ies, Washington. He became family.
an instructor of electronics
Bob is survived by his
at Treasure Island. He also loving wife Irene of South
served aboard the USS Jason Carolina; his daughters
AR8, a naval repair ship. A Dorothy McCune of Geor-
highlight of his naval career gia and Pamela Sue Evans of
was when he served at the South Carolina; sons Robert
Communication Station at (Judy) Phipps of Florida and
San Miguel in the Philippines Russell (Pam Jean) of South
from 1969-1971, accompa- Carolina; daughter-in-law
nied by his family. Although Diana Phipps of California;
he was not a submariner, sister Bonnie (Larry) Ghrist
he was attached to Sub Ron of Oregon; 16 grandchildren;
Three Staff for two years 37 great-grandchildren; four
prior to his retirement.
great-great-grandchildren;
Bob was very active in and numerous nieces and
the Boy Scouts of America nephews.
for over 50 years. He was a
A graveside service will
Wood Badge trained scouter be held at Dolly Cooper
who taught adults and youth. Veterans Cemetery, 140
He served as an assistant Inway Drive, Anderson,
Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster South Carolina, on June 11,
and as a committee member 2021, at 2 p.m., assisted by
in Empire, Oregon, the Far Standard Cremation and
East Council, San Francisco Funeral Center.
Donna Jean Bensel was grandchildren, Amy Bensel
born April 12, 1934, in Rolla, Nelson, Rick Koffl er, Brian
Kansas, to parents Kasper Koffl er and Whitney Bensel
and May Nusser. She died Ellison. They have three
May 17, 2021, in Phoenix, great-grandchildren, Drew
Arizona, at the age
Nel s o n , El l ie
of 87 after a brief
Koffl er and Ginny
illness.
Ellison.
Donna and
After a career
with the Umatilla
her parents and
Army Depot and
siblings Marcel
Nusser and Cleda
the Corps of Engi-
Nu sse r move d
neers, they retired
early and spent
from Kansas in
almost 30 years
the mid-1930s,
eventually settling
in the Southwest,
i n He r m ist on ,
Bensel
f irst in Yuma,
Arizona, and more
Oregon, during
the Umatilla Depot expan- recently Phoenix, Arizona.
sion. Another sibling, Dick
Donna and Dick lived and
Nusser, joined the family in traveled extensively through-
out the states, with some of
1937.
Donna graduated from their most memorable and
Hermiston High School in enjoyable trips being those
1952. She married her high during the summers with
school sweetheart, Dick their grandchildren.
Bensel, on Valentines Day in
According to her son-in-
1953. They had been married law, she was only an average
for 68 years at the time of her pinochle player.
death.
The family will be hold-
Dick and Donna raised ing a service for Donna at a
two children, Dean Bensel later date.
In lieu of cards and fl ow-
of Phoenix, Arizona, and
Debbie Bensel Koffler of ers, please make a donation
Hermiston. They had four to the charity of your choice.
Shirlee S. Meadows
Pendleton
January 19, 1942 — May 10, 2021
Shirlee S. Meadows, age ton, Oregon and California.
79, of Pendleton, Oregon, She enjoyed cooking, craft-
passed away on Monday, ing, reading and drawing.
May 10, 2021. She was born She was a natural talent for
on January 19, 1942, in Aber- researching any new topic
deen, Washington.
to become self-
Shirlee grad-
taught on a new
uated from Irene
hobby. Her most
recent pastime was
S. Reed Hig h
School in Shelton,
making skin care
Washington, and
products for her
Tacoma Commu-
own use. Shirlee
nity College, where
was fun-loving
she received her
and people often
associate’s degree
referred to her as a
in technical arts.
delight.
Meadows
She f u r t he r e d
She is preceded
in death by her
her education by
becoming a registered nurse mother, father, two sisters,
in 1980. Shirlee loved her and her fi rst husband. She is
work and cared for individu- survived by one son and one
als in their home as a private brother.
nurse until she retired in
Shirlee’s family would
2011.
like to thank the staff at
After moving back to Avamere Assisted Living in
the Pacif ic Northwest, Hermiston, Oregon, and the
Shirlee volunteered for the staff from Good Shepherd
Foster Grandparents-Se- Home Health Hospice and
nior program in Pendleton, Home Care. The care you
Oregon.
provided during her last few
Shirlee loved the Pacifi c months was unsurpassed.
Northwest and was content
No memorial service is
while camping in the moun- planned at this time.
tains or walking along the
If you wish to provide
beach on the Oregon and a memorial donation, the
Washington coast. In her family asks that you support
early years, Shirlee enjoyed Pioneer Humane Society/
adventurous trips to hike PAWS. Shirlee had a fond-
mountain trails or raft one ness for all animals, espe-
of the many whitewater cially her dog, Sparky, and
rivers throughout Washing- her cats, Harvy and Melody.
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Lisa Grace Rosenberg
Bend
April 28, 1969 — May 9, 2021
In the afternoon of May 9, her family, her friends, her
2021, Lisa Grace Rosenberg children and her grand-
tragically passed away at the kids. She was known for her
age of 52. She was born on infectious laugh, quick wit,
April 28, 1969, in Hermis- and her love and adoration
ton, Oregon, to
for her kids and
Henry and June
grandkids. She
Rosenberg. She
always put her
received her bach-
family fi rst.
Lisa
was
elor’s degree from
Concordia Univer-
preceded in death
sity, Irvine, Cali-
by her dad, Henry
fornia, in 2019.
Rosenberg. She is
She wor ke d
survived by her
mom, June Rosen-
in banking and
berg; her three
construction for
Rosenberg
children, Tran-
30 yea rs. She
den, Hannah and
was married for
25 years to Denny Whit- Garrett; her three grandchil-
sett. They raised two sons, dren, Lyla, Kyrie and Malia;
Tranden and Garrett Whit- her sisters, Lori Davis (Tom)
sett, and one daughter, and Tera Longhorn (Ed); and
Hannah Williams. She was several cousins, nieces and
a grandma to three, Lyla, nephews.
A celebration of life
Kyrie and Malia Williams
(they called her “Ba”).
service will be held on
Lisa had a passion for live Saturday, May 22, 2021, at
music, dancing, the beach, Walchli Farms, 32697 E.
camping, painting, chasing Loop Road (Blue Sheds),
sunsets, golf, swimming, in Hermiston, Oregon, at
sports involving her chil- 2 p.m.
The family is asking
dren, her friends and her
grandkids, and pro football, donations to help cover
especially any team Tyrell expenses be made to the Lisa
Williams played for.
Rosenberg Memorial Fund
She had a deep love for at Banner Bank.
DEATH NOTICES
Jackie S. Hughs
Hermiston
May 14, 2021
Jackie S. Hughs, 62, of Hermiston, died Friday, May 14,
2021, in La Grande. Arrangements are pending with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Lolah V. Wilson
Canby
Jan. 13, 1935 — May 13, 2021
Former longtime Hermiston resident Lolah V. Wilson,
86, of Canby, died Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Canby. She
was born Jan. 13, 1935, in Long Creek. Viewing will be held
Monday, May 17, from 9-9:30 a.m. at the Burns Mortuary
chapel in Hermiston. A graveside funeral service will follow
at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with
the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
LOTTERY
Friday, May 14, 2021
Megamillions
03-18-41-44-68
Megaball: 3
Megaplier: 2
Estimated jackpot: $430
million
Lucky Lines
01-05-11-16-18-22-25-29
Estimated jackpot: $30,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 5-3-5-6
4 p.m.: 7-1-4-7
7 p.m.: 7-4-9-4
10 p.m.: 1-4-6-5
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Powerball
04-10-37-39-69
Powerball: 24
Power Play: 3
Estimated jackpot: $183
million
Megabucks
15-28-31-37-40-47
Estimated jackpot: $2.7
million
Lucky Lines
03-06-12-13-19-24-28-30
Estimated jackpot: $31,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 3-2-1-7
4 p.m.: 5-9-5-0
7 p.m.: 8-0-8-4
10 p.m.: 6-3-5-6
Win for Life
33-47-62-65
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Lucky Lines
03-08-11-16-17-21-25-30
Estimated jackpot: $32,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 6-3-9-8
4 p.m.: 1-8-5-3
7 p.m.: 5-7-7-3
10 p.m.: 7-4-0-9
Monday, May 17, 2021
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 9-8-2-2