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A6 East Oregonian RECORDS DEATH NOTICES Narita A. Bettencourt Condon May 4, 1928 — Jan. 20, 2022 Narita A. Bettencourt, 93, of Condon, died Jan. 20, 2022, at her home. She was born May 4, 1928, in The Dalles. A grave- side service will be Feb. 12, 11 a .m. at the Condon Cemetery. Arrangements are with Sweeney Mortuary of Condon. Sign the online condolence book at www.sweeneymortuary.com. Armond E. Britt Prineville Dec. 31, 1932 — Nov. 18, 2021 Armond E. Britt, 88, of Prineville, died Nov. 18, 2021, at his home. He was born Dec. 31, 1932, in Spray. A memorial graveside service with military honors will be June 4, 11 a.m. at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Arrangements are with Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner. Sign the online condolence book at www.sweeneymortuary.com. Dorothy M. Grable Pendleton April 14, 1921 — Jan. 28, 2022 Dorothy M. Grable, 100, of Pendleton, died Jan. 28, 2022, in Pendleton. She was born April 14, 1921, in Chicago, the daughter of Stanley and Mary Koczorowski. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Sign the online guest- book at www.burnsmortuary.com. Brenda Joan Hiller Weston Aug. 20, 1962 — Jan. 24, 2022 Brenda Joan Hiller, 59, of Weston, died Jan. 24, 2022, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Walla Walla. She was born Aug. 20, 1962. Arrangements are with Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, Milton-Freewater. Clinton R. Montgomery Pendleton Feb. 17, 1934 — Jan. 25, 2022 Clinton R. Montgomery, 87, of Pendleton, died Jan. 25, 2022, at a local care facility. He was born Feb. 17, 1934, in Holdman, the son of Alfred and Lucy Montgomery. Arrange- ments are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com. Ryan D. Neal Boardman Sept. 30, 1981 — Jan. 18, 2022 Ryan D. Neal, 40, of Boardman, died Jan. 18, 2022, at a Portland medical center. He was born Sept. 30, 1981, in Clark- ston, Washington, the son of Gary and Kathy Neal. A celebra- tion of life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are with Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner. Sign the online condo- lence book at www.sweeneymortuary.com. PUBLIC SAFETY WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26 4:28 a.m. — A Hermiston officer responded to a possible assault at West Dogwood Avenue and Northwest Spruce Street. 7:06 a.m. — Local law enforcement responded to South First Street, Irrigon, on a report of a vehicle theft and recov- ered two stolen vehicles. 9:49 a.m. — Police took a report of a burglary that occurred on South Highway 395, Hermiston. 10:22 a.m. — A caller at McNary Heights Elementary School, 120 Columbia Blvd., Umatilla, reported there has been a light tan chihuahua running in the area of the school, the apartments by the school and the mobile home park nearby for two days now. 12:10 p.m. — A man called the Uma- tilla County Sheriff’s Office from Prov- idence St. Mary Medical Center, Walla Walla, to report a theft at his home in Milton-Freewater. 12:28 p.m. — Pendleton police responded to Suttle Care & Retirement Inc., 1601 S.W. 24th St., on a report of an assault. 1:05 p.m. — A caller reported graf- fiti at the Heritage Station Museum, 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Police took a report. 2:07 p.m. — A caller reported a porta- Spray Dec. 27, 1951 — Jan. 19, 2022 Catherine L. Peek, 70, of Spray, died Jan. 19, 2022, at her home. She was born Dec. 27, 1951, in Eugene. Arrangements are with Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner. Sign the online condolence book at www.sweeneymortuary.com. Russell Raymond Trottier Walla Walla June 28, 1944 — Jan. 24, 2022 Russell Raymond Trottier, 77, of Walla Walla, died Jan. 24, 2022, at his home. He was born June 28, 1944. Arrangements are with Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, Milton-Freewater. George Robert Wedding Irrigon July 10, 1953 — Jan. 23, 2022 George Robert Wedding, 68, of Irrigon, died Jan. 23, 2022, in Richland, Washington. He was born July 10, 1953, in Hot Springs, Montana, the son of Charles and Marimar- garet (Marshall) Wedding. A celebration of life will be Feb. 12, 1 p.m. at Stokes Landing Senior Center, Irrigon. A graveside service and burial will be planned for the spring in Pierce, Idaho. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. ble toilet was leaking at West Eighth Road and Highway 730, Irrigon. 5:30 p.m. — A caller at Edgewater Condominiums, 27 N.W. 12th St., Pendle- ton, reported the theft of Kazimir, a male husky mix. 10:22 p.m. — Police responded to a 911 call reporting someone was in viola- tion of their restraining order on Reservoir Road in Stanfield. Police took a report. 11:02 p.m. — Local law enforcement initiated activity in response to a report of an assault at Locust Trailer Court, 1571 N. Columbia St., Milton-Freewater. THURSDAY, JAN. 27 8:12 a.m. — Hermiston police responded to a report of a burglary on the 500 block of West Division Avenue. 9:27 a.m. — Umatilla County Sher- iff’s Office received a report of a dog bite which occurred on East Diagonal Boule- vard, Hermiston. 12:11 p.m. — The Gilliam County Sher- iff’s Office contacted the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office to report a deputy stopped a black Infiniti eastbound on Interstate 84 near Arlington for going more than 100 mph. The deputy reported giving the driver a citation, but advised the Mor- row County Sheriff’s Office to keep an eye out because this driver may continue speeding. 12:19 p.m. — Stanfield police received Boat at Umatilla Marina catches fire, sinks UMATILLA — A fire Wednesday night, Jan. 26, burned a boat at the marina in Umatilla. The Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District at about 9:30 p.m. responded to the marina at the Umatilla Marina RV Park, 1710 Quincy Ave., and found flames engulfing a 32-foot-long, 1992 Carver Commander. Crews were able to extinguish the fire, but the vessel sank, according to the fire district’s post on its Facebook page. Scott Stanton, the district’s interim fire chief, reported the fire damaged part of the dock and crews dealt with a second fire due to burning fuel on the water. Umatilla County Fire District 1 and its hazmat team also responded, as did Umatilla police. The cause of the fire is under investigation. — EO Media Group UPCOMING SERVICES Miller, Irene — Cele- bration of life, 2-4 p.m. at the Harkenrider Senior Activity Center, 255 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Porter, Jean — Grave- side service, 11 a.m. at Skyview Memorial Park, Pendleton. JAN. 30-FEB. 3 No services FRIDAY, FEB. 4 Gorger, Bill — Inter- ment ceremony, 11:30 a.m. at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd., Happy Valley. SATURDAY, FEB. 5 Barajas, Maria — Memorial service, 11 a.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pend- leton, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave. Gaede, DeEtta — Memorial service, 11 a.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. LOTTERY Wednesday, Jan, 26, 2022 Megabucks 5-12-17-19-31-47 Jackpot: $8.8 million Lucky Lines 3-8-10-13-20-23-28-29 Estimated jackpot: $13,000 Powerball 4-11-38-49-69 Powerball: 16 Power Play: 3 Jackpot: $91 million Win for Life 52-64-66-71 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 1-9-1-5 4 p.m.: 9-3-9-7 7 p.m.: 9-0-8-0 10 p.m.: 9-6-6-8 Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 Lucky Lines 3-5-12-14-20-24-25-32 Jackpot: $14,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 5-6-5-0 4 p.m.: 2-3-6-7 7 p.m.: 3-2-2-2 10 p.m.: 8-6-7-6 BIRTHS AND MEETINGS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE: www.EastOregonian.com Marvin Dean Way November 30, 1929 - January 20, 2022 Jean A. Porter September 14, 1925 - January 23, 2022 Jean A. Porter, 96, died Jan. 23, 2022, at her granddaughter Tisha’s home. She was surrounded by family. Jean was born Sept. 14, 1925, in Pendleton, Oregon, to John W. Joerger and Alta M Joerger. She graduated in 1943 from Pendleton High School and went to work for Pacific Power and Light. Jean married Lincoln V. Porter on Oct. 12, 1943. Linc enlisted in the Navy, serving in the South Pacific during World War II. Jean followed Linc until he went overseas. During this time, she worked at First National Bank. Jean was a fabulous cook and a homemaker in the truest sense of the word. She loved her family and fed everyone who was around at meal time. Jean and Linc raised three children: Marc, Kent and Nancy. Marc was lost in 1964 in a tragic accident. Jean helped Linc with the ranch until Linc passed away in 2002. She continued living in their log home at Albee and still owned cattle. She loved animals and never met a stray she didn’t like. Survivors include her son, Kent; daughter, Nancy; and six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alta; husband, Linc; son, Marc; daughter-in-law, Darcia; and brother, Jack. Charitable contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Graveside service will be held Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Skyview Memorial Park. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. a complaint from a man stating there were goats and chickens in his back yard on West Roosevelt Avenue, Stanfield. 3:14 p.m. — Deputies responded to a call for a domestic disturbance on North First Street, Hermiston. 9:18 p.m. — A resident at Wilson Road Mobile Home Park, 600 Wilson Road S.W., Boardman, reported a car crashed into her house, and there was a male passed out in the vehicle. Local emergencies ser- vices responded. An ambulance took the person to Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston. 9:38 p.m. — Deputies responded to a call for a domestic disturbance on North- east Eighth Street, Hermiston. ARRESTS, CITATIONS JAN. 27 • Oregon State Police arrested Chad Bill- ings, 24, for driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, reckless endangering, carrying a concealed gun and second-degree criminal mischief. • Milton-Freewater police arrested Jus- tin Anderson, 33, of Milton-Freewater, for harassment and fourth-degree domestic violence assault. • Hermiston police arrested Johnny Lee Peterson Jr., 35, for hit-and-run involving property, driving while suspended, reck- less driving and resisting arrest. IN BRIEF SATURDAY, JAN. 29 Catherine L. Peek Saturday, January 29, 2022 Marvin Dean Way passed away peacefully at his home in Stanfield, Oregon, on Jan. 20, 2022, at the age of 92. He was born Nov. 30, 1929, in Heppner, Oregon. He was the ninth of 10 children born to Daniel and Iva Vinson Way of Lexington. Marvin enlisted in the Army af- ter high school and was an MP in the Korean Conflict. He took over the Way family farm in Lexington after returning from active duty, where he grew hay and raised cattle. He married Norma Ann Robinson on Sept. 1, 1961, and their family grew. They raised their three children on the farm in Lexington: a daughter, Lou Ann, and two sons, Bruce and Mark. Marvin worked at the Kinzua Corporation lumber mill in Heppner and for ODOT until his retirement. He was a member of the Oddfellows IOOF Lodge and the VFW. Marvin enjoyed the outdoors throughout his life and many a family member has a wooden clock that he skillfully crafted just for them. He was an avid fan of youth sports and could, more often than not, be found attending a local high school sporting event. He excit- edly looked forward to the yearly Vinson/Way family reunion, where one could hear his boisterous laugh and many a reminiscent tale about some member of the family’s exploits. He never met a stranger he didn’t al- ready know. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brothers and sisters: June, Stanley, Max- ine, Zelma, Joseph, Claude, Bertin, Kenneth and Asa. He is survived by his daughter, Lou Ann Way of Vancouver, Washington, and her son, James; son, Bruce and his wife Charlene of Boise, Idaho, and their daugh- ters, McKenzie and Morgan; and son, Mark and his wife Robin of Stanfield, Oregon.tttt As per Marvin’s wishes no funeral services will be held and any gathering in his memory will be withheld until COVID restrictions are relaxed. Because of his love of the outdoors his family suggests that you plant a tree in his memory. COURTS LAWSUITS The following lawsuits have been filed in Umatilla County Circuit Court (inter- est, court costs and fees not listed): Jason Hall and Everett Hall, of Helix, vs. Gavin Newtson and Newtson Farms, of Helix, seeks $1,030,000. MARRIAGES Marriage licenses have been registered in Umatilla County for: Dustin Leo Wendelin, 40, of Milton-Freewater, and Mel- lissa Kay Fouste, 36, of Walla Walla. Mason Lee Alcala-Ken- nedy, 23, and Alisha Anne Mii Brown, 21, both of Umatilla. Tiffany Lynn Kissler, 40, and Michael Ray Masterson, 52, both of Hermiston. Maria Daisy Espain, 32, of Hermiston, and Damian Jose Cisneros, 27, of Kennewick. Eldon Ray Pace September 22, 1938 – January 21, 2022 Eldon Ray Pace, 83, was born on Sept. 22, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the middle child of seven children raised in the Salem, Missouri, area. He was a longtime resident of Pilot Rock, Oregon, where he worked 39 years for the Pilot Rock lumber mill. He loved to hunt, fish and go mushroom and huckleberry hunting. He was loved by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his two children, Glen Pace (Donna) of Longview, Washington, and Lynn Freder- ickson (Clayton) of Cheyenne, Wyoming; his brothers, Grover Pace and Walter Sheets; and sisters, Bonnie Pyatt, Bernadean Nash and Carol Shelton. He was pre- ceded in death by his brother, Gene, and a twin sister, Elnora Chrisco. He also was preceded by his second wife, Helen Pace. As per Dad’s wishes, there will not be a service. Wray A. Hawkins, Jr. August 31, 1949 - January 17, 2022 Wray died peacefully at his home on Jan. 17, 2022, on Butter Creek near Echo, Oregon, on the family farm. Wray was born in Pendleton on Aug. 31, 1949. After he graduated from Helix High School in 1968, where he played football and basketball, Wray joined the U.S. Navy where he quickly found his niche in the submarine corps. He truly enjoyed serving his country and being on a submarine was an experience of a lifetime that he spoke of fondly and often. In 1975 Wray was honorably discharged from the Navy and found his lifelong passion in farming. Being raised in a farming family it was a natural fit for him and he loved every aspect of growing wheat and helping to feed the world. He often said, “Without us farmers, these poor people would starve to death,” and then would break into that unmistakable laugh of his. Wray had many hobbies that he and his wife, KC, shared. They loved to hunt, fish and go looking for mushrooms while on one of their many camping trips. He was also a wonderful chef and creating a special meal is something he took very seriously. For instance, he took special pride in hosting many Thanksgiving dinners for one of his best friends, and of course in his words, it was always “a masterpiece.” No one had a better sense of humor or enjoyed pulling pranks on his family and friends as much as Wray. For starters he insisted that he and KC get married on Leap Day so he only had to celebrate their anniversary once every four years. Or during harvest if you were new to the crew at some point you were sure to get an unexpected handful of grease from a door handle. It was just his way of saying welcome to the Hawkins harvest crew. He relished being with people and volunteering his time as is evident from his 30-plus years of service to the Pendleton Round-Up. Wray is survived by the love of his life and his best friend, his wife, KC. He is also survived by his mother and father, Wray Hawkins Sr.; his sister, Debra Shampine (Paul, deceased); his brother, Kelly Hawkins (Pam); his daughter, Alex Shaw (Brian); his son, Blain Hendrickson (Emily); and his stepdaughter, Brandie Cutts; his many cousins,;and his seven grandchildren. A service will be held later in the spring. Please make donations to PAWS of Pendleton. Wray loved animals and only wanted the best for all of them.