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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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John Bennett
William ‘Chuck’ Hickerson Jr.
July 5, 1923 — Sept. 24, 2021
The Dalles
Nov. 5, 1950 — Sept. 18, 2021
Baker City
John Bennett, 70, passed
away peacefully in Boise,
Idaho, Sept. 18, 2021, at St.
Alphonsus Hospital due to
complications from COVID-
19. His son, Ty, and daugh-
ter-in-law, Debbie, were
by his side during his last
moments on this Earth. His
daughter, Darcy; grand-
daughter, Shelby, and grand-
son, Morgan, were able to
spend some fi nal moments
with him in the hospital on
the day he passed.
A celebration of his life
will be held Saturday, Oct.
2, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Gray’s
West & Company Pioneer
Chapel in Baker City. A
reception will follow at
Coles Tribute Center. John
Alan Bennett was born Nov.
5, 1950, to Lyle Conrad
Bennett and Arda Irene
Bennett (Dixon) in Volga,
South Dakota. He was their
second child, joining his
older brother, Larry.
John grew up in Arling-
ton, South Dakota. John
lost his mother at the very
young age of 2. He attended
school in Arlington, South
Dakota. The summer before
his senior year, 1968, John
hitchhiked and hopped box
cars to travel from Arling-
ton, South Dakota, to Estes
Park, Colorado, where he
landed a job helping with
a chuckwagon for a horse
wrangling outfi t.
It was there that John
caught the eye of a young,
beautiful horse wrangler
who was also working there.
The crew was all sitting
around the campfi re when
Bonnie Kay Buri heard
John mention South Dakota.
Bonnie approached this
young cowboy and they got
to talking. This conversa-
tion revealed that they only
lived about 30 miles from
each other in South Dakota.
John shared with Bonnie
that he was an extra in a John
Wayne movie “Hellfi ghters”
and had met some big stars.
They continued at the same
camp for the next week,
after which John traveled
by hitchhiking and box car
hopping to California where
his brother Larry was.
John ended up back in
Arlington before he was to
start his senior
some man and
ye a r of h ig h
enjoyed
the
school. W he n
company of beau-
Bonnie returned
tiful women. He
to South Dakota
had a draw and
from her job in
char isma about
Colorado, she
him that attracted
i n fo r m e d h e r
a great deal of
lovely ladies. John
parents that she
married a few more
had met a movie
star. In October of
times, attempting
Bennett
1968, she reached
to fi nd someone to
out to track down
share the rest of his
John in Arlington. The days with.
couple dated for a month, got
Not only was John a
engaged in November and “movie star,” but five of
married on Dec. 28, 1968, in his longhorn cows starred
Watertown, South Dakota.
in a Marlboro commercial
John quit high school in July of 1993 bringing in
to provide for his family. $1,500 for a three-day stint.
Bonnie and John traveled to John and his livestock were
Oregon from South Dakota frequently featured in the
in the winter of 1969 look- local newspaper.
ing for ranch work. Shortly
John was also known to
thereafter they learned play guitar and sing a bit
that they were expecting a in his younger days. John
child. Due to lack of work, loved sharing his passion
the couple made their way for horses and livestock with
back to South Dakota where children of all ages. He lit
Darcy was born on Nov. 30, up when a child took inter-
1969.
est in his buffalo, horses,
Their son, Ty, joined the cattle, etc. He took great joy
family on Nov. 20, 1971. in mentoring these young
Seven years after return- people, teaching them to
ing to South Dakota and ride, rope and wrangle.
two kids later, the family
In 1998, John swept a
packed up their belong- bank teller off her feet when
ings in a horse trailer and he passed a yellow rose
moved to Oregon in the fall through her drive through
of 1975 when Darcy was 6 drawer at the bank. John
and Ty was 4. They settled later married this bank teller,
in Baker, and in the spring June Woodcock, on May 24,
of 1977, they rented an 2004. The two enjoyed the
80-acre spread. A year later, company of John’s grand-
they purchased 60 acres of sons, Trevor and Morgan, on
the bare pastureland. The a regular basis during their
couple spent a year building time together.
John taught the boys
corrals and putting up fenc-
ing before they moved to the many things, including how
ranch and started raising to spit spit-wads in restau-
longhorn cattle. Their fi rst rants and not get caught. He
three buffalo came to the loved taking them to Pizza
ranch in February of 1981. Hut and the Truck Corral
John and Bonnie parted where he excelled in teach-
ways in 1985.
ing them how to harass
In his younger days, waitresses. John also loved
John was a brand inspec- a good buff et!
tor, but his passion was rais-
John and June divorced
ing cattle, buffalo, Texas in March of 2013. John
longhorns and trading live- expressed in these past few
stock. John and Bonnie months that he sincerely
were the owner-operators missed the companionship
of Bennett’s Texas Long- he and June shared, stating
horn and Buffalo Ranch. their time together was one
They also owned and oper- of the best periods of his life.
ated Bennett’s Saddle Shop,
John was a creature of
which was located on Broad- habit and his life consisted
way Street in Baker City.
of sale days every Tuesday
John was a very hand- and Thursday. This was
Doris Irene Rhoads
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Doris Irene Rhoads,
She was a member of
91, formerly of Elgin, died the First Christian Church,
July 21, 2021, at her daugh- Past Matron of the Order of
ter’s and grandson’s home Eastern Star, a life member
in Weston. A
of more than 65
memorial will
years in Elgin
begin at 11 a.m.,
and Milton-Free-
Saturday, Oct.
water, Daugh-
2 , 2 0 21, a t
ters of the Nile.
t he Su m mer-
She was a life
member of Jewel
ville Ceme-
No. 96 Lodge of
t e r y C h ap el ,
Summerville and
Su m me r v i l le,
Oregon.
was the president
D or i s wa s
of the Rebekah
bor n June 4,
A s s e m bl y of
Rhoads
1930, to William
Oregon in 2011-
O’Dell and Amanda Jane 12.
Jordan O’Dell in Milton.
Survivors include chil-
She graduated from La dren, C. Alan Rhoads of
Grande High School in Salem, A. Leigh Rhoads
1948 and married Charles of Sacramento, Califor-
E. Rhoads (deceased) nia, Charles A. Rhoads
on Oct. 17, 1948, in La of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii,
Grande.
Mar yA n n R hoads of
She was a stay-at-home Weston, and Kathy L.
mother until her children Williams of Milton-Free-
were school age and then water; nine grandchildren,
she worked various jobs seven great-grandchildren
in John Day until 1973 and other relatives.
when they moved back to
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La Grande. In 1974, they made in lieu of fl owers to
moved to Milton-Free- the Order of Eastern Star
water. She became a hair- or Jewel No. 96 Rebekah
dresser working at several Lodge in care of Munselle-
different salons before Rhodes for Shriners Hospi-
working at Headline Salon tal for Children of Portland.
for more than 20 years. She
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his social life as well as his
livelihood. He had several
business partners in his
life, most notably Sweeney
Gillette and more recently,
Hannah Jones. We are quite
certain these two, and many
others, have some pretty
good stories about John!
John’s pride and joy were
his children and grandchil-
dren. He was especially
delighted with the birth
of his first great-grand-
child. His second love was
his ranch and everything
that came with it. He loved
sitting in a chair looking at
the mountains, the sunrises,
and sunsets. He took great
pride in the natural beauty
that surrounded his prop-
erty. John’s home remained
on his ranch for the rest of
his days.
John touched the lives of
many. He was a kind man
with a huge heart. He would
frequently check on others
and do things for people out
of the blue. He was thought-
ful, and people knew he
was thinking of them by the
cards, calls and as technol-
ogy developed, texts they
would receive from him.
John was preceded in
death by his father, Lyle;
mother, Arda; an infant
sister, Lenae Rose Bennett;
a brother, Donald Bennett;
a nd ma ny compa n ion
animals, to include his dog,
Sammi.
He is survived by a
brother, Larry Bennett;
and his wife, Mary; daugh-
ter, Darcy Colton and her
husband Eric; son, Ty
Bennett and his wife Debbie;
grandsons, Talon Colton,
Trevor Bennett and Morgan
Bennett; granddaughter,
Shelby Preston; great-grand-
son, Paycen Preston; niece,
Jennifer Teafatiller; and
nephew, Nicklas Bennett;
and his beloved dog, Sadie.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the East-
ern Oregon Chapter of FFA
or to the Baker County 4-H
Club in care of Gray’s West
& Co., 1500 Dewey Ave.,
Baker City, OR 97814. To
light a candle for John or to
off er online condolences to
his family, please visit gray-
swestco.com.
William “Chuck” Hickerson Jr., 98, of The Dalles, died
Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at a local care facility. He was born
July 5, 1923. Arrangements are with Spencer, Libby and
Powell Funeral Home of The Dalles.
Rebecca ‘Becky’ Correa
Sept. 3, 1959 — Sept. 23, 2021
Hermiston
Rebecca “Becky” Correa, 62, died Thursday, Sept. 23,
2021, at her home in Hermiston. She was born Sept. 3, 1959,
in Huron, Michigan. A funeral service with limited seating,
following state guidelines will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021,
at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Assembly of God Church, 730
E. Hurlburt Ave. A livestream will also be available. Burial
will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements are
with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Please share memories
of Becky with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Darlene L. Brandt
Nov. 17, 1952 — Sept. 7, 2021
Irrigon
Darlene L. Brandt, 68, of Irrigon, died Sept. 7, 2021, in
Rockaway Beach. She was born Nov. 17, 1952, in Astoria.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at
11 a.m. at the Living Faith Church, 1611 Diagonal Blvd.,
Hermiston. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston. Please share memories of Darlene with her
family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
UPCOMING SERVICES
Tuesday, Sept. 28
Beck, Roscella —
Memorial service at 11 a.m.,
Peace Lutheran Church, 210
N.W. Ninth St., Pendleton.
Wednesday, Sept. 29
Vincent, Patsy Marie —
Graveside service at 11 a.m.
at the Ukiah Cemetery.
Saturday, Oct. 2
Bennett, John — Cele-
bration of life at 11 a.m.,
Gray’s West & Company
Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey
Ave., Baker City. Reception
following at Coles Tribute
Center, 1950 Place St., Baker
City.
Christman, Larry —
Celebration of life at 2 p.m.,
Cloverleaf Hall, 600 N.W.
First St., Enterprise.
Colcord, Gene — Cele-
bration of life at 2 p.m.; meet
at the Ukiah Thicket Cafe,
108 Main St., Ukiah.
Correa, Becky —
Funeral service at 11 a.m.
at the Hermiston Assem-
bly of God Church, 730 E.
Hurlburt Ave. A livestream
will also be available. Burial
will follow at the Hermiston
Cemetery.
Gaines, Delbert — Cele-
bration of life at 2 p.m. at Life
Church, 222 S.W. Third St.,
Pilot Rock.
Rhoads, Doris —
Memorial service at 11 a.m.,
at the Summerville Ceme-
tery Chapel. Summerville.
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Thursday, Sept. 30
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253-215-8782; meeting ID:
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541-922-4624)
Hermiston Linebacker
Club, noon, Desert Lanes
Family Fun Center, 1545 N.
First St., Hermiston. No host
lunch meeting with David
Faaeteete, Hermiston Bull-
dogs football coach. (Flora
Larson at 541-567-5215,
f lora@barnettandmoro.
com)
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