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East Oregonian
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OBITUARIES
Maxine Michel Hathaway
Robert L. ‘Bob’ Davis
Robert ‘Peanut’ Walter Nickerson
Aug. 11, 1931 — Sept. 16, 2021
Baker City
March 6, 1943 — Aug. 12, 2021
Priest Lake, Idaho
July 15, 1951 — Sept. 19, 2021
Umatilla
Maxine Elaine Michel
Maxine was an avid
was born Aug. 11, 1931, in walker and was recognized
Middleton, Idaho, to Rich- by many Baker residents on
ard Marion Michel and her daily constitutionals,
which could range
Myrtle Watkins
up to 10 miles.
Michel. She was
Of ten, du r ing
blessed with two
brothers, Richard
a snowstor m ,
Jr. and Claude.
people wou ld
stop and ask her if
She was called
home to the Lord
she needed a ride.
in the early morn-
With a big smile
ing hours of Sept.
she would say,
16, 2021. Celebra-
“No thank you,
tion and services
I’m just enjoy-
to be announced
ing walking.”
Hathaway
at a later date.
Her work ethic
M a x i n e
was legendary
attended all 12 grades in in the family and inherited
Middleton and graduated by both Brad and Bryon.
high school in May 1949. All her grandchildren and
She went to work for Cald- great-grandchildren adored
well Auto Supply in Cald- her, she never failed to
well, Idaho. She then met praise them for their indi-
Harry Miller Hathaway, the vidual strengths, and she
love of her life, and married always had time for a story,
him on April 20, 1952. Their a puzzle, a game or coloring.
union was 55 years strong She left a legacy of immense
upon Harry’s death in June love and thoughtfulness
2007.
within her entire family.
After their marriage,
She married Ken Graf-
Harry and Maxine moved ham in 2009.
She was preceded in
to Nyssa, Oregon, where
Harry began working as a death by her daughter,
mechanic for the Chevrolet Becky Lou in Jan. 1960;
dealership. They had three her beloved husband, Harry
beautiful children together, Hathaway in June 2007; and
Becky Lou, Bradley Ray both her parents, Marion
and Bryon Lynn. In 1957, and Myrtle Michel; along
the Hathaway family relo- with her brothers, Richard
cated to Baker City where Jr. and Claude Michel.
Harry continued his career
Her spirit lives on
as a Chevrolet dealership through her son, Brad
mechanic. In 1963, they Hathaway and wife Terri
made the transition to busi- of Stanfield; son, Bryon
ness ownership operat- Hathaway and wife Anita
ing the 10th Street Texaco of Dubois, Wyoming;
service station and later grandchildren, Meagan
the Arco service station and Jaymie Jo, Jordan,
at Second and Broadway Jade and Scout Hathaway;
Street. It was a family aff air great-grandchildren, Gracie
with Harry as the mechanic and Lili Hathaway, Jamine
and Maxine as the book- and Hudson Lemmon and
keeper and grew to include Harrison Joseph Hathaway.
both boys as they became of Maxine is also survived by
age.
her beloved sisters-in-law,
Maxine was a very active Velma and Helen Michel,
member of the Cavalry and was blessed with many
Baptist Church beginning nieces and nephews, whom
in 1960 when she accepted she loved dearly. She also
Jesus Christ as her Lord held a special place in her
and Savior. She was the heart for Kenny and Ruthie
epitome of a true Christian Grafham.
and tireless in her service of
Memorial contributions
the Lord and an inspiration may be made to Mead-
to her many friends and all owbrook Place Assisted
her family who loved her Living and Heart and Home
dearly. Her family remem- Hospice, of Baker City.
bers her always whistling They may be sent to Gray’s
and humming hymns while West & Co. Pioneer Chapel
going about her daily tasks. at 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker
Playing hymns on her piano City, OR 97814. To light
and singing were great joys a candle in memory of
of hers as well. She was an Maxine or to off er online
enthusiastic and humble condolences to her family,
volunteer in many diff erent please visit www.gray-
local organizations and got swestco.com. Arrangements
no greater pleasure in life are with Gray’s West & Co.
than helping others.
Pioneer Chapel.
Robert L. “Bob” Davis, the snowmobile groomer
78, of Priest Lake, Idaho, committee. He developed
loving husband, father, and many lifelong friendships, as
grandfather, passed away he was outgoing and friendly
on Aug. 12, 2021.
to everyone he
Bob was born on
met.
March 6, 1943, in
Their love of
hiking and back-
Yakima, where
packing led them
he met his wife,
into the beautiful
Sharon, and they
backcountry of
married in 1966.
Priest Lake over
He is survived
the years. Bob
by h is w ife,
dearly loved his
Sharon; daughter,
Tracie (Michael)
family and grand-
Szybnski; three
daughters and
Davis
granddaughters,
spent time with
them boating,
Sidny, Morgan and
snowmobiling,
Hanna, of Priest
hiking, camping,
Lake; one brother,
skiing and teach-
George Davis of
Houston; and several nieces ing them fi shing and target
and nephews.
practice. Bob was the grand-
Bob served in the United daughters’ online school
States Marine Corps Reserve coach, teaching history
from 1963 through 1969. and math for several years.
He graduated from Central Bob and Sharon had many
Washington University outdoor and travel adven-
with a degree in economics tures, both in the United
in 1969 and had a career in States and internationally.
banking both in Portland and His smile, dry wit and spar-
Pendleton from 1970 until kling sense of humor will
1983, when he and Sharon forever be missed.
moved to Priest Lake and
A celebration of Bob’s
purchased Elkins Resort. Life will be held on Oct.
The resort is now operated by 3, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Elkins
his daughter, Tracie and her Resort, 404 Elkins Road,
husband, Michael Szybnski. Nordman, Idaho 83848. In
Bob worked with many char- lieu of flowers, memorial
itable and civic organiza- gifts can be made to Priest
tions, including Priest Lake Lake Memory Garden, North
Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Hospice or Priest Lake
People Helping People, and EMT.
Robert “Peanut” Walter many nieces, nephews and
Nickerson, 70, passed away cousins.
in Hermiston, Sunday, Sept.
Please join us at Burns
19, 2021, due to aggressive Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion
lung cancer.
Ave., Pendle -
He was born
ton, for a view-
on July 15, 1951,
i ng bet ween
i n Pe nd let on.
noon to 5 p.m.
He was raised in
Friday, Sept. 24,
Pilot Rock. Robert
2021. G r ave -
worke d ma ny
side services will
years at Jones and
be held at Pilot
Scott trucking. He
Rock Cemetery,
lived the past 13
East Birch Creek
years in Umatilla.
Road, Pilot Rock,
Rober t is
OR 97868, Satur-
Nickerson
day, Sept. 25,
preceded in
2021, at 2 p.m.
deat h by h is
Reception will
parents, Jack and
follow at Life
Beverly Nicker-
son; and brothers,
Church, 222 S.W.
Michael and baby
Third St., Pilot
boy Nickerson. Robert is Rock, OR 97868.
Arrangements are with
survived by his daughter,
Jamie Widel; grandchil- Burns Mortuary of Pendle-
dren; brothers, William and ton. Sign the online guest-
Russell; sister, Kris; and book at burnsmortuary.com.
Stephanie Jane Barker
Sept. 28, 1938 — July 5, 2021
Lexington
Raymond J. Slabik
May 10, 1928 — Sept. 19, 2021
Pilot Rock
Raymond J. Slabik of Pilot Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Rock died suddenly on Sept.
Ray’s Catholic faith,
19, 2021, at the age of 93. his church, and serving
Ray is preceded in death by his community were very
his parents, John
important to him
and Stella Slabik;
throughout his
lifetime.
brothers, Walter
and George Slabik;
Recitation of
and sisters Victoria
the rosary for Ray
Nowlin and Marie
will be held on
Thackeray.
Friday, Sept. 24,
Ray is survived
2021, at 6 p.m. at
by his loving wife
St. Helen Catholic
of 70 years, Mary
Church, 740 S.W.
Lue; six nieces
Birch St., Pilot
and nephews; as
Rock. Mass of
Slabik
Christian burial is
well as many
Saturday, Sept. 25,
extended family
and friends.
10 a.m. at St. Helen
Ray has been
Catholic Church,
a 65-year resi-
followed by a
dent of Pilot Rock
graveside burial
and worked at the mill oper- at the Pilot Rock Cemetery.
ating heavy equipment. He Refreshments will be served
also was an avid elk and deer afterwards at the church.
Arrangements are with
hunter.
Ray was a Korean War Burns Mortuary of Pend-
veteran and was very proud leton. Share online condo-
to have served his country. lences with the family at
He was very active with the burnsmortuary.com.
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DEATH NOTICES
Vonna L. Schutter
Sept. 30, 1934 — Jan. 5, 2021
Lexington
Vonna L. Schutter, 86, of Lexington, died Jan. 5, 2021,
in Hermiston. She was born Sept. 30, 1934. A celebration of
life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m. at the Morrow
County Fairgrounds in Heppner, following state COVID-
19 guidelines. A meal will follow the celebration. Arrange-
ments are with Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner.
Francis P. Schutter
Oct. 20, 1963 — Sept. 19, 2021
Hermiston
Stephanie Jane Barker of gold and was always will-
of Hermiston, was born ing to help those in need and
Oct. 20, 1963, in Lincoln, she was the life of the party
Nebraska, the daughter of who everyone wanted to be
around.
Wilber and Mary
(Phroper) Barker.
She is survived
She passed away
by two daughters,
in Hermiston on
Betsy (Daniel
Sunday, Sept. 19,
Sandoval) Jones;
a nd ch ild ren,
2021, at the age of
Shawn, Domi-
57.
nick, Ashly n,
Stephanie
moved with her
Audrey, Kassidee
family to Carl-
and
Lucas;
ton where she
Rebecca (Rich-
Barker
lived through-
ard) Griffin; as
well as children,
out her childhood
and attended school. After Austin, Matthew, Zuri,
completing school, she Dylan and Tristan; sisters,
resided between Carlton and Dawna Mitchell, Paula Moe,
Hermiston for several years Eugena Barker and Mary
before moving to Hermiston Van Gorder; brother, Char-
permanently in 1982. She lie Barker; and numerous
has resided in the Hermis- extended family and friends.
ton area for the past 39 years.
She was preceded in
Stephanie enjoyed watch- death by her parents and a
ing the “Sons of Anarchy” brother, Michael.
A celebration of life will
show and playing video
poker. She loved spending be held at 3 p.m. Saturday,
time with her family espe- Sept. 25, 2021, at Victory
cially her grandchildren who Park Square in Hermis-
were a huge part of her life. ton. Arrangements are with
She also became grandma to Burns Mortuary of Herm-
many children who were not iston. To leave an online
part of her family. She loved condolence for the family
going on lunch dates with a please go to burnsmortua-
dear friend. She had a heart ryhermiston.com.
Arthur Ray Coff man
May 8, 1936 — Sept. 18, 2021
Pendleton
Arthur Ray Coffman rado Springs, Colorado;
born May 8, 1936, in Pend- sister, Sherry McCann of
leton to parents Jack and Pendleton; grandchildren,
Helen (Rhodes) Coff man. Kamae Coffman, John
A r t attended
Coff man, Trevor
Pratt, Zach (Rose)
school in Pend-
P r a t t , C h e y-
leton. He joined
the Navy, serving
anne Chick and
from March 15,
Nathaniel Chick;
1954, until May 1,
and great-grand-
children, Michael
1957.
Art
was
Coff man, Treton
Pratt and Alexan-
married to Shir-
der Pratt.
ley Farwell until
Ar thur is
her passing. He
preceded in
m a r r ie d A n n
Coff man
Coff man in 1990
de at h by h is
they have been
parents, Jack and
Helen Coffman;
married for 30
wonderful years.
son by marriage,
Art worked for
Kevin Stewart;
the county road
and first wife,
department until retirement. Shirley Farwell.
He had a love for working
Funeral dinner will be
on cars, traveling and hunt- held Friday, Sept. 24, 2021,
ing. Art enjoyed having at 11:30 a.m. followed by
coff ee and donuts with his the Draping of the Charter
friend Don James. Art was at 12:30 p.m. at the Eagles
a member of the Fraternal Lodge on Main Street, Pend-
Order of Eagles for 35 years. leton. Graveside service
Arthur is survived by will be held Friday, Sept.
his wife of 30 years, Ann 24, 2021, at 3 p.m. at Olney
Coff man of Pendleton; chil- Cemetery. Arrangements
dren, Jeff (Karen) Coff man are with Burns Mortuary of
of Pendleton, Becky (Steve) Pendleton. Sign the online
Pratt of Sweet Home and guest book at burnsmortu-
Dale (Julie) Chick of Colo- ary.com.
Francis P. Schutter, 82, of Lexington, died July 5, 2021,
in Heppner. He was born Sept. 28, 1938. A celebration of
life will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m. at the Morrow
County Fairgrounds in Heppner, following state COVID-
19 guidelines. A meal will follow the celebration. Arrange-
ments are with Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner.
Miriam T. Farrow
July 15, 1951 — Sept. 19, 2021
Pendleton
Miriam T. Farrow, 70, of Pendleton, died Sunday, Sept.
19, 2021, at St. Anthony Hospital. She was born July 15,
1951, in Pendleton. Burial was on Wednesday, Sept. 22,
9 a.m. at St. Andrews Cemetery, Mission. Arrangements
are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Sign the online
guestbook at burnsmortuary.com.
Terrill Thomas
Oct. 8, 1971 — Sept. 18, 2021
Milton-Freewater
Terrill Thomas, 49, of Milton-Freewater, died Saturday,
Sept. 18, 2021, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in
Walla Walla. Arrangements are with Munselle-Rhodes
Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater.
Marilyn A. Wilson
Dec. 16, 1958 — Sept. 19, 2021
Pendleton
Marilyn A. Wilson, 62, of Pendleton, died Sunday,
Sept. 19, 2021, at her home. She was born Dec. 16, 1958, in
Albuquerque, New Mexico. Arrangements are with Burns
Mortuary of Pendleton. Sign the online guestbook at burns-
mortuary.com.
Ronald E. Jones
June 28, 1954 — Sept. 15, 2021
Meacham
Ronald E. Jones, 67, of Meacham, died Wednesday, Sept.
15, 2021, at his home. He was born June 28, 1954, in La
Grande. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pend-
leton. Sign the online guestbook at burnsmortuary.com.
Jill Banks
Aug. 7, 1976 — Sept. 18, 2021
Milton-Freewater
Jill Banks, 45, of Milton-Freewater, died Saturday,
Sept. 18, 2021, at her home. She was born Aug. 7, 1976.
Arrangements are with Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home
of Milton-Freewater.
Jessica McEachern
Feb. 10, 1939 — Sept. 20, 2021
Milton-Freewater
Former Pendleton resident Jessica McEachern, 82, of
Milton-Freewater, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Walla
Walla. She was born Feb. 10, 1939, in Juneau, Alaska.
Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-
Bishop. Online condolences may be sent to pioneerchapel.
com.
Patsy Marie Vincent
March 15, 1937 — Sept. 20, 2021
Ukiah
Patsy Marie Vincent, 84, of Ukiah, died Monday, Sept.
20,2021, at her home. She was born on March 15, 1937, in
John Day. There will be a graveside service at the Ukiah
Cemetery on Sept. 29, 2021, at 11 a.m. Arrangements are
with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Online
condolences may be sent to pioneerchapel.com.
Yvonne E. Wells
May 10, 1940 — Sept. 16, 2021
Hermiston
Yvonne E. Wells, 81, of Hermiston, died Sept. 16, 2021,
in Spokane. She was born May 10, 1940, in Custer, South
Dakota. Services will be announced. Arrangements are
with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Please share memo-
ries of Yvonne with her family at burnsmortuaryhermis-
ton.com.