RECORDS
Thursday, August 26, 2021
East Oregonian
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OBITUARIES
Dwight Paget Thompson
Pendleton
Oct. 23, 1942 — Aug. 4, 2021
Dwight Paget Thomp- May Cropper; children
son, 78, of Pendleton, died Michelle Thompson, Mathew
Aug. 4, 2021, at Willow- Thompson and Mary Kath-
brook Terrace. He was born leen Thompson; brothers
Oct. 23, 1942, in Portland, David G. Thompson, Mark
Oregon, to Robert
G. T hompson,
G. and Mary Jean
Reese F. Thomp-
(Paget) Thompson.
son, Robert B.
Dwight grew
Thompson, Eric
up in Portland
Thompson and
a nd g radu ated
Stephen Thomp-
from Benson High
son; uncle John
R. Paget; stepchil-
School. After high
school, he enlisted
dren Misty Cable,
in the Army in
Sarah Oldham and
Jayson Cable; and
April of 1967 and
served until Febru-
Thompson
stepgrandchildren
ary 1980.
Cayden Carver,
A f ter bei ng
Layne Mendoza,
discharged from
Emily Mendoza,
the Army, he lived
A melia Cable,
in Salinas, Cali-
Miranda Oldham,
fornia, and worked in retail. Simon Oldham, Sabrina
On Sept. 14, 1996, he gradu- Oldham and Violet Cable.
ated from Lane Community
He was preceded in death
College with an Associate by his parents, Robert G.
of Applied Science culinary and Mary J. Thompson, wife
food service and hospitality Linda M. (Rozeles) Thomp-
degree, and on June 14, 1997, son, wife Harriet Thomp-
he received and Associate son, and wife LeeAnn Beth
of Applied Science degree Thompson.
in hospitality management.
A funeral service will
On September 29, 2013, he be held at St. Mary’s Catho-
received a theology degree lic and Apostolic Church in
from the University of the Pendleton, Oregon. A recita-
South School of Theology.
tion of the rosary will be held
He married Janet May at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug.
Cropper and they had two 27, 2021, with a funeral mass
children, Michelle and to follow at 10 a.m. Burial
Mathew Thompson. He later will follow the funeral at
married Linda Mary Roze- Skyview Memorial Park.
les and they had a daughter,
In lieu of flowers, the
Mary Thompson. He was a family requests memorial
member of the Church of donations may be made to
Jesus Christ of Latter-day St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Saints. He enjoyed riding in care of Pendleton Pioneer
motorcycles and taking long Chapel, 131 S.E. Byers Ave.,
trips.
Pendleton, OR 97801.
Dwight is survived by
Share online condolences
his wife, Stephanie Kay with the family at www.
Thompson; fi rst wife Janet pioneerchapel.com.
David William Barnes
Redmond
July 1947 — July 2021
David was born July 8,
1947, in Pendleton, Oregon,
to James Donald Barnes and
Leola Violet Barnes.
After graduating Pendle-
ton High School in 1965, he
enlisted in the United States
Army, and was honorably
discharged in November
1972.
David attended college at
Blue Mountain and obtained
certifi cates in auto mechanics,
and then in heavy equipment
operation and mechanics. He
worked in various agricultural
mechanic positions, but found
his true calling in law enforce-
ment in the 1980s and 1990s.
He held positions with Herm-
iston Police Department,
Umatilla Police Department,
Weston Police Department,
Umatilla County Sheriff’s
Offi ce and the state of Oregon
Department of Corrections.
For two years, in 1987 to early
1989, he operated the Umatilla
Marina and RV Park with his
new wife.
In 1986, Dave met and
married Carla K. Smith
(Casper) in Hermiston. In
1988 they moved to the east-
ern side of the county, and
lived in Milton-Freewater,
then in 1998 they relocated to
Central Oregon in Redmond.
Carla continued her career
in banking and credit, while
Dave worked in and retired
from retail management.
David is survived by his
mother, Leola Barnes of
Pendleton, Oregon, and one
brother, James Barnes, also
of Pendleton. His father,
two brothers and a sister
preceded him in death. He
is also survived by his wife,
Carla Kay Barnes; two sons,
Nicholas William Barnes of
Amity, Oregon, and David
(Ron) Barnes of Lebanon,
Oregon (and a third son,
Richard Barnes, where-
abouts unknown); Dave’s
stepdaughter, Stacy Anne
Smith, lives in Benton-
ville, Arkansas. David was
also the proud grandfather
to seven grandchildren and
many nieces and nephews.
David loved his church
family at CPC in Redmond,
and was a golfer and avid
fi sherman. He loved to fi sh
and hike into streams and
rivers with his best friend,
and life-long buddy, Ron
Frost. When Ron passed
away in 2003, Dave was
never to golf again, but found
a wonderful friend, Lewie
Swertzferger of Redmond,
to share the various lakes,
rivers and reservoirs of
Oregon.
After a 17-year battle with
various cancers, heart issues,
strokes and diabetes, our
David fi nally had enough. He
was very tired, but at peace.
He passed quietly and know-
ing he was loved by all of us
… with his son Nicholas hold-
ing his hand, he succumbed
to the calling of our Father
in Heaven. Praise be to God.
Amen.
Dave requested no services
be held, and that donations
could be made in his honor to
the Wounded Warriors Orga-
nization of America in lieu of
fl owers or mementos.
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Leland Ray Sams
Jerald P. Ellenberger
La Grande
June 3, 1931 — Aug. 21, 2021
Milton-Freewater
Oct. 9, 1943 — Aug. 19, 2021
Leland Ray Sams, 90, ing cattle from 1973-2013,
of La Grande, passed away rooting for his beloved
on Aug. 21, 2021, at home Mar iners, Seahawks
surrounded by his family and Gonzaga basketball,
and friends.
square dancing, traveling
Visitation
with Glenna,
will be from
m o n t h l y
4-8 p.m. Friday,
pinochle, going
Aug. 27, at Love-
to the casino,
land Funeral
and taking care
of his dogs. He
Chapel, 1508
was a member of
Fourth St., La
Grande, Oregon.
several commu-
Graveside
nity organiza-
services will be
tions: Oregon
held at 10 a.m.
Sams
Free Masons,
Saturday, Aug.
La Grande
28, at Island City
Lodge 41 and
Cemetery, Island
Al Kader Shri-
City, Oregon.
ners. He loved
Casual attire is
to be involved
acceptable. Reception to with the Masonic Bikes
follow at Island City Hall for Books program.
Community Room, 10605
Leland was preceded in
death by his wife Glenna,
Island Ave., Island City.
Leland was born at his parents Andrew and
home, on the North Fork Amy Sams, and his broth-
of the Walla Walla River, ers Delbert and Dale.
to Andrew and Amy Kelly
Su r v iv i ng fa m i ly
Sams on June 3, 1931. He members include sons
attended Milton-Freewater Doug and wife Brenda
High School, participating of Stoney Creek, Ontario
in sports (football, boxing), and David and wife Chris-
and Future Farmers of tine of La Grande; daugh-
America. During his time ter Deanne of La Grande;
in FFA he raised steers and grandchildren Michael
was awarded the Grand Sams, Kimberlee Smith,
Champion Steer honors.
Desiree Zigmond, Daryl
Upon graduation in Sams, Katherine Sams
1951, he was drafted and Josie Sams; six
into the Army, and was great-grandchildren; and
honorably discharged lifelong friend Patricia
as a corporal in Octo- Young and her family.
In lieu of f lowers,
ber of 1953. Leland then
married Glenna Marie me mor ia l c ont r ibu-
Taylor on May 23, 1954, in tions may be made to the
Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Masonic Bikes for Books
Together they moved to program, in care of Love-
Klamath Falls, where he land Funeral Chapel, 1508
attended Oregon Techni- Fourth St., La Grande, OR
cal Institute, receiving an 97850.
associate’s degree in diesel
Online condolences
mechanics technology in may be made to the family
1956.
at www.lovelandfuneral-
Leland worked for the chapel.com.
Oregon Department of
The family of Leland
Transportation as a diesel Sams wishes to extend our
mechanic for 30 years sincere thanks to all the
before retiring.
friends who took the time
He enjoyed watching to drop by and visit. Thank
his children and grandchil- you to Dr. Susan Rice and
dren participate in sports. her staff , Lisa Strand and
His hobbies included rais- Erin Stanton.
Jerald P. Ellenberger, 77, family, friends, and story-
formerly of Stanfield and telling around the campfi re,
Heppner, Oregon, passed he had a great love of music,
away peacefully at home in dancing, fishing, hunting,
Milton-Freewater on Aug. woodcutting, berry and
19, 2021.
mushroom pick-
He was born
ing, and annual
trips to the Oregon
i n Pe nd le t o n ,
Coast to crab and
Oregon, on Oct.
9, 1943, to the late
take long walks on
the beach.
Albert and Lucille
A graveside
Ellenberger.
He is survived
memorial service
will be held at
by his wife Ellen
10 a.m. on Friday,
Ellenberger; his
Ellenberger
Sept. 3, at the Pilot
children Heather
Rock Cemetery,
Nestalhi, Alison
East Birch Creek
Va n C o r b a c h ,
Darolyn Marcum
Road, Pilot Rock,
and
Destre
Oregon. Family
and friends are
Williams; seven
grandchildren, Nicholas and welcome to a gathering with
Zachary Demos, Michaela, refreshments at the Ellen-
Lydia and Garrett VanCor- berger residence immedi-
bach, and Amanda and ately following the service
Alexis Marcum; his brother at 85380 Highway 339,
Chris Ellenberger; and many Milton-Freewater, Oregon
nieces and nephews.
(parking at Ingle Chapel
Jerry graduated from Church).
The family would like to
Stanfield High School in
1961. He then served in the extend a heart-felt special
Army from 1961-64 as a thank you to the staff of
heavy duty equipment oper- Tri-Cities Cancer Center and
ator and mechanic while Oncology at Saint Mary’s in
stationed in France and Walla Walla for all they did
Germany.
to help us through this jour-
He retired in 2003 after 40 ney. God bless the work that
years working at the Hinkle you do.
Union Pacific Railroad as
To leave a online condo-
chief car inspector.
lence, visit www.munseller-
Along with his love of hodes.com.
DEATH NOTICES
Tucker Dean Bradley
Hermiston
May 28, 1969 — Aug. 23, 2021
Tucker Dean Bradley, 52, of Hermiston, died Monday,
Aug. 23, 2021, at his home. He was born May 28, 1969, in
Goldendale, Washington. Arrangements are pending with
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the
family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Roberto Chavez Bustamante
Milton-Freewater
Aug. 22, 1943 — Aug. 22, 2021
Roberto Chavez Bustamante, 78, of Milton-Freewa-
ter, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Walla Walla. He was
born Aug. 22, 1943. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, of
Milton-Freewater, is in care of arrangements.
Connie Sue Tibbs
Walter D. ‘Walt’ Charter
Hermiston
July 11, 1946 — Aug. 20, 2021
Connie Sue Tibbs ing antiques and watching
of Hermiston was born classic musical movies.
July 11, 1946, in Pendle- She loved spending time
ton, the daughter of Otto with her grandchildren
and going on
and Ver netta
(Meeks) Broker.
family trips to
She passed away
the beach. She
in Hermiston on
attended a Cath-
Friday, Aug. 20,
olic church in
2021, at the age
the Por tland
of 75.
area for many
Connie lived
years and then
in Pendleton
attended Our
during her child-
Lady of Angels
Tibbs
hood where she
Catholic Church
in Hermiston,
attended school
and graduated from high where she was a member
school. After high school, of the Catholic Daughters.
Connie is survived by
she worked at the state
hospital in Pendleton for a son; a daughter; a sister;
many years. When her chil- and four grandchildren.
dren were older, she went She was preceded in death
to college to study nursing. by her parents.
After becoming a registered
Ser vices will be
nurse she worked in retire- announced at a later time.
ment homes and hospitals in
Burns Mortuary of
Eastern Oregon and in the Hermiston is in care of
Portland area. She lived in arrangements. To leave an
the Portland area from the online condolence for the
early 1990s until moving to family, please go to www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.
Hermiston in 2019.
Connie enjoyed collect- com.
UPCOMING SERVICES
THURSDAY, AUG. 26
No services scheduled.
FRIDAY, AUG. 27
SAMS, LELAND — Visitation
from 4-8 p.m. at Loveland
Funeral Chapel, 1508 Fourth
St., La Grande.
THOMPSON, DWIGHT
— Recitation of the rosary
at 8:30 a.m., followed by a
funeral mass at 10 a.m., at St.
Mary’s Catholic Church, 800
S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton.
Burial will follow at Skyview
Memorial Park, 70116 S. High-
way 395, Pendleton.
SATURDAY, AUG. 28
BARKSTROM, ANDREA
— Celebration of life at
11 a.m. at the Munselle-
Rhodes Funeral Home, 902
S. Main St., Milton-Freewa-
ter, with inurnment at the
Milton-Freewater Cemetery
to follow.
GAMMELL, LINDA — Grave-
side service at 1 p.m. at Pleas-
ant View Cemetery, Stanfi eld.
PAYANT, RODNEY — Cele-
bration of life from noon
to 3 p.m. at the Pendleton
Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St.
PAYNE, DAVID — Tribute
and toast from 2-4 p.m. at
Pendleton Center for the
Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendle-
ton. Masks are required.
PEARSON, AMY — Funeral
mass at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews
Mission Church, 48022 St.
Andrew Road, Mission, with a
luncheon to follow.
SAMS, LELAND — Grave-
side services at 10 a.m. at
Island City Cemetery (casual
attire is acceptable) followed
by a reception at the Island
City Hall community room,
10605 Island Ave.
SCHILLING, DENNIS —
Celebration of life at 3 p.m. at
Columbia View Community
Church, 1230 E. Highway 730,
Irrigon, with graveside service
to follow in September.
VAN BEVEREN, GENE —
Memorial service at 1:30 p.m.
at the Episcopal Church
of the Redeemer. 241 S.E.
Second St., Pendleton.
Irrigon
Oct. 9, 1939 — Aug. 24, 2021
Walter D. “Walt” Charter, 81, of Irrigon, died Tuesday,
Aug. 24, 2021, in Hermiston. He was born Oct. 9, 1939, in
Iowa City, Iowa. A celebration of life service will be held
Saturday, Sept. 4, at 1 p.m. at Columbia View Community
Church, Irrigon. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care
of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Michael M. Fig
Umatilla
Nov. 4, 1958 — Aug. 22, 2021
Michael M. Fig, 62, of Umatilla, died Sunday, Aug. 22,
2021, in Hermiston. He was born Nov. 4, 1958, in Neptune,
New Jersey. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of
arrangements.
Linda R. Gammell
Hermiston
Aug. 9, 1962 — Aug. 23, 2021
Linda R. Gammell, 59, of Hermiston, died Monday, Aug.
23, 2021, at her home. She was born Aug. 9, 1962, in Payson,
Utah. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, at
1 p.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery, Stanfi eld. Burns Mortuary
of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with
the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Sue Elaine Waldman
Pendleton
Sept. 24, 1939 — Aug. 20, 2021
Sue Elaine Waldman, 81, of Pendleton, died Friday, Aug.
20, 2021, at a local care facility. She was born Sept. 24, 1939,
in Pasco. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel,
Folsom-Bishop. Online condolences may be sent to www.
pioneerchapel.com.
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