Thursday, May 27, 2021
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East Oregonian
PUBLIC SAFETY
OBITUARIES
DEATH NOTICES
MONDAY
Kathleen (Dunham) Knudeson
Charles Leonard ‘Chuck’ Akes Jr.
Portland
May 24, 1925 — May 18, 2021
Milton-Freewater
April 8, 1946 — May 24, 2021
8:46 a.m. — Police responded to a report of the unautho-
rized entry of a motor vehicle at Americold on Cottonwood
Bend Road in Hermiston.
10:10 a.m. — Police responded to a reported assault on Bag-
gett Lane in Hermiston.
11:47 a.m. — Police responded to a reported assault on
North First Street in Hermiston.
4:40 p.m. — Police responded to a reported assault on
Southwest Marshall Avenue in Pendleton.
10:22 p.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary on
Northwest Furnish Avenue in Pendleton.
TUESDAY
7:44 a.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at grain ele-
vators at the intersection of Birch Creek and Elliot roads in
Milton-Freewater.
8:25 a.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary on
North First Street in Hermiston.
9:06 a.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary on
Northwest Carden Avenue in Pendleton.
10:43 a.m. — Police responded to a reported assault on
Southwest Emigrant Avenue in Pendleton.
2:45 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at the Uma-
tilla Marina on Third Street in Umatilla.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
•The Pendleton Police Department arrested Dean Robert
Grove, 70, on fi ve felony counts: one count of fi rst-degree rape
of a female under the age of 12, two counts of fi rst-degree sod-
omy, one count of fi rst-degree unlawful sexual penetration, and
one count of fi rst-degree sexual abuse.
•The Hermiston Police Department arrested Levi Wayne
Demille, 36, on one felony count of fi rst-degree sexual abuse.
•The Pendleton Police Department arrested Addison Darrel
Larsen, 20, on one count of the unlawful dissemination of an
intimate image.
•The Pendleton Police Department arrested Darby Joe Scott,
38, on two counts, including one felony count of strangulation
and one count of fourth-degree assault.
•The Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce arrested Aaren Antheny
Rivera Barrera, 29, on one misdemeanor count of violating pro-
bation, one misdemeanor count of second-degree theft, one
felony count of strangulation, one count of menacing and one
count of fourth-degree assault.
MEETINGS
THURSDAY, MAY 27
MILTON-FREEWATER LIBRARY BOARD, 4 p.m., Milton-Free-
water Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. (541-
938-5531)
PENDLETON ARTS COMMISSION, 4 p.m., Pendleton Center
for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. (Charles Denight
541-966-0233)
PENDLETON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Pendleton
City Hall, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (Jutta Haliewicz
541-966-0240)
SALVATION ARMY ADVISORY BOARD, Noon, Salvation Army,
150 S.E. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-3369)
UMATILLA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m.,
Umatilla County Justice Center, 4700 N.W. Pioneer Place, Pend-
leton. (541-278-6252)
UMATILLA COUNTY SPECIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT, 5:30 p.m.,
via Zoom or phone, online, Pendleton. Join the meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84673571639?pwd=eXI0c2JpNEt-
zaXIvNUNocmtGeWROQT09, or call 971-247-1195, meeting ID
84673571639#,,,,*454412#, for audio only. (Dea Nowell 541-276-
6449)
FRIDAY-MONDAY, MAY 28-31
No meetings scheduled
TUESDAY, JUNE 1
BOARDMAN CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., online, via Zoom, Board-
man. A link to the Zoom meeting is posted at the city’s website,
www.cityofboardman.com. (Heather Baumgartner 541-481-
9252)
IRRIGON PLANNING COMMISSION, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall,
500 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. (541-922-3047)
PENDLETON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall coun-
cil chambers, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-
0201)
PENDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT WORK SESSION, 3 p.m.,
Pendleton School District offi ce, 107 N.W. 10th St., Pendleton.
(541-276-6711)
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, 7 p.m., Umatilla City Hall council
chambers, 700 Sixth St., Umatilla. (Nanci 541-922-3226 ext. 105)
UMATILLA MORROW RADIO & DATA DISTRICT, 1:30 p.m.,
Umatilla County Fire District Station 23, 78760 Westland Road,
Hermiston. (Shawn Halsey 541-966-3774)
WESTON LIBRARY BOARD, 5 p.m., Weston Public Library, 108
E. Main St., Weston. (541-566-2378)
WESTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall,
210 E. Main St., Weston. (Sheila 541-566-3313)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2
BLUE MOUNTAIN BOARD OF EDUCATION, 6 p.m., online, via
Zoom conference or phone, Pendleton. 4:30 p.m. presiden-
tial evaluations process options workshop via Zoom: https://
bluecc.zoom.us/j/700103313?pwd=K25wRFRtY3I5TXd1bW-
9CRGVjd0JzUT09, meeting ID 700 103 313, passcode BLMT;
6 p.m. regular board meeting. Join the Zoom meeting: https://
bluecc.zoom.us/j/97330220871?pwd=RWc5UmM3U1F-
BQ2RoR3FqWWN0d3JQUT09, meeting ID 973 3022 0871,
passcode: BMCCBoard, or by phone at 253-215-8782. (Shannon
Franklin 541-278-5951)
CONDON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Condon City Hall, 128 S. Main
St., Condon. (541-384-2711)
HERMISTON AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 4 p.m.,
Hermiston Airport lounge, 1600 Airport Way, Hermiston. (541-
567-5521)
MEACHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 6 p.m.,
Meacham Fire Department, Meacham. (541-786-2069)
MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m.,
Bartholomew Government Building upper conference room,
110 N. Court St., Heppner. Board meeting at 8 a.m. followed by
budget meeting at 9 a.m. (Roberta Lutcher 541-676-5613)
UMATILLA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 7 p.m.,
Umatilla Fire Department, 305 Willamette St., Umatilla. (541-
922-2770)
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K at h leen K nudeson thrive today. Her work with
(Dunnam) was born May 24, Agape House was recog-
1925, in Spiro, Oklahoma, nized by the President’s
to Jeff and Nettie Jo (Green- Points of Light Foundation,
wood) Dunnam. She passed the Oregon Human Develop-
away at Parkview
ment Corporation,
Assisted Living in
and the Hermis-
Portland, Oregon,
ton Chamber of
on May 18, 2021,
Commerce.
Kathleen was
at the age of 95.
Her children were
a friend to many
with her during
and beloved by
her last hours.
her child ren,
Kathleen had
g randchild ren
two passions —
and great-grand-
children. She was
her children and
her faith. Widowed
Knudeson
a talented cook,
at 28, Kathleen
craf tswoman,
raised her two children in a watercolor artist and pianist.
Preceded in death by her
stable and happy home. She
managed through precari- husband Lloyd Knudeson,
ous fi nancial and emotional she is survived by children
times after the death of Ann Terry (Steve Bauer) of
her husband in an acci- Hansville, Washington, and
dent in 1953. She managed Kim Knudeson (Rebecca)
with gentleness and humor of Tigard, Oregon; grand-
bolstered by her faith. She children Jennifer Coney
worked in hospitals, schools, (Jon) of Portland, Oregon,
local government and law Matthew Stineff (Andrea)
offi ces in Seattle and Pome- of Homer, Alaska, and Petra
roy, Washington, and Herm- Harms (Chris) of Imperial
iston and Salem, Oregon.
Beach, California; and seven
Baptized when she was great-grandchildren.
9 years old in Spiro, Okla-
Kathleen will be buried
homa, her most satisfying next to her husband at the
achievements were made in Hermiston Cemetery.
service to her church. She
The family suggests
was the missions director memorial donations to
for the First Baptist Church Agape House.
of Hermiston. She served on
Bu r ns Mor t u a r y of
missions to Bacone College Hermiston is in care of
in Muskogee, Oklahoma, arrangements. To leave an
and to inner-city Pasadena. online condolence for the
In 1986 she founded Agape family, please go to www.
House, a community food burnsmortuaryhermiston.
bank, which continues to com.
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Charles Leonard “Chuck” Akes Jr., 75, of Milton-Free-
water, died Monday, May 24, 2021, at his home. He was
born April 8, 1946. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of
Milton-Freewater is in care of arrangements.
Mary E. Finn
Benton City, Washington
Oct. 15, 1952 — May 22, 2021
Former Hermiston resident Mary E. Finn, 68, of Benton
City, Washington, died Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Benton
City. She was born Oct. 15, 1952, in Hot Springs, South
Dakota. A private burial service will be at the Hermiston
Cemetery.
Ida O. (Cluff ) Foster
Hermiston
Aug. 18, 1943 — May 24, 2021
Ida O. (Cluff ) Foster, 77, of Hermiston, died Monday,
May 24, 2021, at her home. She was born Aug. 18, 1943,
in Orofi no, Idaho. At her request, no service is planned.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
Morley Jane Hoeft
Pilot Rock
Dec. 29, 1931 — May 23, 2021
Morley Jane Hoeft, 89, of Pilot Rock, died Sunday, May
23, 2021, at her home. She was born Dec. 29, 1931, in Los
Angeles, California. Arrangements are with Pendleton
Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Online condolences may
be sent to www.pioneerchapel.com.
Muriel McDonald
Milton-Freewater
Sept. 28, 1939 — May 24, 2021
Muriel McDonald, 81, of Milton-Freewater, died
Monday, May 24, 2021, in Milton-Freewater. She was
born Sept. 28, 1939. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of
Milton-Freewater is in care of arrangements.
Vernon Eldon Pifer
Hermiston
Jan. 12, 1933 — May 18, 2021
Beverly J. ‘Bev’ Follett
Boise, Idaho
June 6, 1942 — May 15, 2021
Beverly J. “Bev” Follett as an operator for several
of Boise, Idaho (former resi- years. Her last job was an
dent of Hermiston), was born associate at Walmart in Boise.
June 6, 1942, in Montauk,
Bev enjoyed coloring and
Missouri, the daughter of doing book puzzles. She also
enjoyed being a
Lemuel and Avis
(Piatt) Pankey. She
foster parent for
passed away on
over 10 years.
She is survived
Saturday, May 15,
2021, in Meridian,
by f ive ch il-
Idaho, at the age of
d ren: Marlene
78.
(Fred) Konnerth,
At the age of 9,
Darlene (Gina)
Bev moved with
Fol let t , Br ia n
her family to Mount
(Lynne) Follett,
Vernon, Oregon,
Debra (Shane)
where she grew up,
Follett
Glenn and Marcus
attended school and
(Kayla) Follett;
graduated from high school. seven grandchildren and
After high school, she moved one great-grandchild; sister
to Hermiston, Oregon. She Bonnie Lemberger; and
married Keith Follett on May several extended family
6, 1962, in Hermiston. The members.
couple divorced many years
She was preceded in death
later.
by her parents, two brothers
While in Hermiston, Bev and two sisters.
worked at the Umatilla Army
A graveside service will
Depot as a truck driver for a be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday,
short time. She then took a June 1, 2021, at the Hermiston
job as an inventory clerk for Cemetery.
Umatilla Electric Coopera-
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
tive, where she worked for iston is in care of arrange-
over 20 years. In 1993, she ments. To leave an online
moved to Boise, Idaho, where condolence for the family,
she has resided since. In please go to www.burnsmor-
Boise, she worked for Micron tuaryhermiston.com.
Vernon Eldon Pifer, 88, of Hermiston, died Tuesday,
May 18, 2021, at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1933, in
Eugene. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May
29, at 11 a.m. at the Living Faith Center, 1611 Diagonal
Blvd., Hermiston. A private family interment with military
honors will be in Willamette National Cemetery in Port-
land. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange-
ments. Leave an online condolence for the family at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Miyoko Janet Tucker
Richland, Washington
May 25, 1944 — Nov. 10, 2020
Former Hermiston resident Miyoko Janet Tucker, 76, of
Richland, Washington, died Nov. 10, 2020, at her home.
She was born May 25, 1944, in Topaz, Utah. A memorial
service will be held Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the
Oasis Vineyard Church, 1255 S. Highway 395, Hermiston.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Diane Louise Wiginton
Pendleton
Jan. 4, 1948 — May 22, 2021
Diane Louise Wiginton, 73, of Pendleton, died Satur-
day, May 22, 2021, at her home. She was born Jan. 4, 1948.
Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-
Bishop. Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneer-
chapel.com.
UPCOMING SERVICES
THURSDAY, MAY 27
STEPHENS, ALICE — Graveside service at 11 a.m. at Olney
Cemetery in Pendleton.
FRIDAY, MAY 28
No service scheduled
Art William ‘Butch’ Osmin
Pendleton
June 8, 1953 — May 17, 2021
Art William “Butch” years. Butch raised hogs on
Osmin died at Willowbrook the home ranch for over 10
Nursing Home in Pendleton years and worked for the rail-
on May 17, 2021, at the age of road at Hinkle.
67. A gathering of family and
He loved spending time at
friends will be held
the family cabin on
at a later date.
the Shilling Ranch,
hunting and being
Butch was born
with his dogs.
on June 8, 1953, in
Heppner, to parents
Butch
is
Alton and Virginia
survived by a sister,
Nutten Osmin.
Dale Wonderly,
He was raised and
and her husband
attended school in
Dan; brothers Al
Heppner where he
Osmin and his
graduated from
wife Donna, and
Osmin
He ppne r H ig h
Frank Osmin and
School.
his wife Cara; and
After high school, he also numerous nieces and
attended Blue Mountain nephews.
Memorial contributions
Community College and
received a degree in auto may be made to the charity
mechanics.
of your choice.
He worked for Pendleton
Sweeney Mortuary of
Grain Growers in their repair Heppner is in care of arrange-
shop for several years before ments. You may sign the
moving on to the United online condolence book at
States Forest Service, where www.sweeneymortuar y.
he worked for a number of com.
SATURDAY, MAY 29
PIFER, VERNON — Memorial service at 11 a.m. at Living Faith
Center, 1611 Diagonal Blvd., Hermiston.
TUCKER, MIYOKO (JANET) — Memorial service at 2 p.m. at
the Oasis Vineyard Church, 1255 S. Highway 395, Hermiston.
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