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RECORDS Thursday, February 3, 2022 DEATH NOTICES Watha ‘Mickey’ L. Perkins Milton-Freewater Nov. 14, 1940 — Jan. 29, 2022 Pendleton Dec. 18, 1936 — Jan. 31, 2022 Doris Jean Beamer, 81, of Milton-Freewater, died Jan. 29, 2022, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Walla Walla. She was born Nov. 14, 1940. Arrangements are with Munselle- Rhodes Funeral Home, Milton-Freewater. Watha “Mickey” L. Perkins, 85, of Pendleton, died Jan. 31, 2022, at her home. She was born Dec. 18, 1936, in Huggins, Missouri, the daughter of Vearl and Beaulah Coble. Arrange- ments are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com. Robert Salazar Walla Walla Nov. 5, 1944 — Jan. 31, 2022 Richard Lawrence Collins, 77, of Walla Walla, died Jan. 31, 2022, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Walla Walla. He was born Nov. 5, 1944. Arrangements are with Munselle- Rhodes Funeral Home, Milton-Freewater. John Thomas Conforth Hermiston Aug. 1, 1950 — Jan. 26, 2022 John Thomas Conforth, 71, of Hermiston, died Jan. 26, 2022, at his home. He was born Aug. 1, 1950, in Weiser, Idaho. A family gathering will be held. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Priscilla Jean Dauble Hermiston Aug. 27, 1965 — Jan. 27, 2022 Robert Salazar, 56, of Hermiston, died Jan. 27, 2022, in Springfi eld. He was born Aug. 27, 1965, in Portland. View- ing and visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 3, 4-8 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Grandview, Washington. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Grandview, Washington. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, Washington. Sign the online memorial book at www.funeralhomesmith.com. Edward J. ‘Ed’ Sander Boardman Nov. 28, 1960 — Jan. 28, 2022 Edward J. “Ed” Sander, 61, of Boardman, died Jan. 28, 2022, at his home. He was born Nov. 28, 1960, in Tillamook. Services are pending. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston. Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Walla Walla April 1, 1924 — Jan. 30, 2022 Priscilla Jean Dauble, 97, of Walla Walla, died Jan. 30, 2022, at her home. She was born April 1, 1924. Arrangements are with Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, Milton-Freewater. Mary E. Doyle Pendleton May 14, 1925 — Jan. 31, 2022 Mary E. Doyle, 96, of Pendleton, died Jan. 31, 2022, at a local care facility. She was born May 14, 1925, in Yankton. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom- Bishop. Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneer- chapel.com. Richland, Washington Sept. 16, 1947 — Jan. 29, 2022 Charlie E. “Chuck” Gee, 74, of Richland, Washington, died Jan. 29, 2022, in Moses Lake, Washington. He was born Sept. 16, 1947, in Lebanon. A graveside service with mili- tary honors will be Friday, Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m. at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burnsmor- tuaryhermiston.com. Carrie L. Littlefi sh Gresham Aug. 31, 1977 — Jan. 28, 2022 Carrie L. Littlefi sh, 44, of Gresham, died Jan. 28, 2022, at her home. She was born Aug. 31, 1977, in Pendleton, the daughter of Moses and Emily (Burke) Littlefi sh. The follow- ing services were Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton: Dressing service, 10 a.m.; recitation of the holy rosary, 6 p.m.; open denomination service, 6:30 p.m. and Washat service, 7 p.m. Burial was Wednesday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. at Agency Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burns Mortu- ary of Pendleton. Sign the online guestbook at www.burns- mortuary.com. Carole Jean Pellant Umatilla May 22, 1942 — Jan. 29, 2022 Carole Jean Pellant, 79, of Umatilla, died Jan. 29, 2022, in Hermiston. She was born May 22, 1942, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. At her request, no service will be held. A private burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. LOTTERY Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 Megabucks 11-12-15-20-25-30 Estimated jackpot: $1.1 million Lucky Lines 4-8-10-14-19-24-27-31 Estimated jackpot: $12,000 Win for Life 22-31-45-73 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 3-6-6-6 4 p.m.: 8-8-0-0 7 p.m.: 5-1-7-4 10 p.m.: 1-9-8-0 Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 Mega Millions 11-24-38-62-66 Mega Ball: 1 Megaplier: 4 Estimated jackpot: $22 million Lucky Lines 1-7-12-15-19-22-26-29 Estimated jackpot: $13,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 9-0-6-9 4 p.m.: 3-6-4-0 7 p.m.: 7-9-7-6 10 p.m.: 5-0-6-9 The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. eomediagroup.com April L. Waldroop Salem May 15, 1947 — Jan. 28, 2022 April L. Waldroop, 74, died on Jan. 28, 2022, at a hospi- tal in Salem. She was born May 15, 1947, in Pendleton, the daughter of Luther Parks and Adelyne Terad. A private burial will be at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuaryofpendleton.com. Lynn Miller Johnson May 22, 1945 - January 12, 2022 Charlie E. ‘Chuck’ Gee Lynn Miller Johnson, 76, passed away Jan. 12, 2022, in La Grande, Oregon. She was the only child of Dr. Dwight (dentist) and Marcy Miller. Lynn graduated from Pend- leton High School in 1963. She at- tended college at Marylhurst Col- lege, BMCC, and graduated from Eastern Oregon State College. Lynn lived in Idaho and North- ern California before returning to Pendleton to care for her father and mother. She later moved to Hillsboro, Oregon, where she stayed with friends Karen Allen and Virginia Beebe while she worked at a group home. She returned to Pendleton and worked at another group home until she met and mar- ried Bill Johnson. The Johnsons made their home in Pilot Rock. They enjoyed camping, gathering mushrooms and pick- ing huckleberries in the Blues and at Mt. Adams with their friends Don and Marie Roy and other Pilot Rock friends. After Bill’s death, Lynn moved to Boise, Ida- ho, where she lived for 14 years at Leisure Villa Apart- ments. She had many friends there. The last couple of months of her life, Lynn lived at Wildflower Lodge in La Grande, Oregon. She enjoyed reading, traveling in the mountains, and had a large collection of Snoopy memorabilia. Lynn is survived by several cousins, including Jen- nifer Nelson and Dr. Lenny Smith and family in Cali- fornia; her sister-in-life, Marcia Bunnell, Bend; and her beloved three-legged dog, Bailey. Memorial contributions may be made to PAWS of Pendleton, 517 SE Third St. A graveside service for Lynn will be held in the spring at Olney Cemetery. Joseph Patrick "Joe" Kenny November 13, 1956 - January 30, 2022 Joseph Patrick “Joe” Kenny, 65, of Heppner, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at age 65. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at 11 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Heppner, recitation of the Rosary will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 5, also at St. Patrick Catholic Church. A celebration of life will follow at Heppner Elks Lodge, 142 N. Main St., Heppner. He was born Nov. 13, 1956, to parents, Wil- liam J. “Billy” and Marjorie T. “Marj” Mahoney Ken- ny at Heppner. He attended school in Heppner and graduated from Heppner High School in 1975. Joe and his good friend, Kelwayne Haguewood, then decided to enroll at Eastern Oregon State College, La Grande, Oregon. It was here that he met Linda Kay Sieler who would become his beloved wife. They were married Nov. 23, 1978, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Heppner. Joe and Linda made their home on the family ranch 9 miles northeast of Heppner. They considered themselves blessed to welcome three children to their family: Kathryn Anne Kenny, Christine Marie Kenny and Matthew Patrick Kenny. In 1980, Joe was hired by Mike and Marlene Gray to work at the Union 76 bulk plant in town. This was the start of a 29-year career in the oil business, 10 years with the Gray’s and then 19 more years with Glen and Dick Devin and crew of Devin Oil Co. He said he was fortunate to work for such good people. They did a lot for Joe and his family and they were also his friends. Joe was an active 44-year member of the Heppner Elks Lodge No. 358. He served as Exalted Ruler in lodge years A5 UPCOMING SERVICES Doris Jean Beamer Richard Lawrence Collins East Oregonian 1998-1999. He strongly believed in the Elks’ major objectives: Never forget our veterans, always honor and respect our flag and support the youth of our commu- nity through scholarships and many other ways. He also enjoyed sports, keeping track of the Mustangs and other local teams, as well as the Beavers, Ducks and pro sports teams. Joe’s life revolved around his dearly loved fami- ly, his faith, the ranch and the many friends he made during his time. Joe is sur- vived by his wife of more than 43 years, Linda Kay Kenny, of Heppner; daugh- ter, Katie Elithorp and her husband, Bret, of La Grande; daughter, Christy Kenny, of Pendleton; son, Matt Kenny and his wife, Carmel, of Heppner; grandchildren, Na- than and Emma Elithorp, Lilian, Cora and Logan Kenny; Joe’s mother, Marj Kenny, of Heppner; siblings, Kathy Fisher and husband, Ed, of Pendleton, Jim Kenny and his wife, Vickie, of Pendleton, Bill Kenny and his wife, Amy, of Lewisburg, Pennsyl- vania, Karen Bartlett and husband, Jeff, of Lake Oswego, Oregon, John Kenny and his wife, Judy, of West Linn, Oregon, and Tom Kenny and his wife, Nicole, of Walla Walla, Washington. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Billy Kenny, and infant brother, Dennis Kenny. Family suggests memorial dona- tions be made to Pioneer Memorial Hos- pice, PO Box 9, Heppner, OR 97836, or Heppner Elks Lodge No. 358, PO Box 494, Heppner, OR 97836, or to the charity of your choice in memory of Joe. Sweeney Mortuary, of Heppner, is in care of arrangements. You may sign the online condolence book at www.sweeney- mortuary.com. THURSDAY, FEB. 3 Dyer, Jerry — Graveside service, 1 p.m. at the Herm- iston Cemetery. Salazar, Robert — Viewing and visitation, 4-8 p.m. with recitation of the holy rosary at 6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 512 E. Fourth St., Grandview, Washington. FRIDAY, FEB. 4 Gorger, Bill — Interment ceremony, 11:30 a.m. at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd., Portland. Salazar, Robert — Mass of Christian burial, 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1201 Missouri St., Grandview, Washington. SATURDAY, FEB. 5 Barajas, Maria — Memorial service, 11 a.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave. Gaede, DeEtta — Memorial service, 11 a.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER Cynthia Rea Dempsey August 25, 1949 – January 28, 2022 Cynthia "Cindy" Rea Dempsey, 72, was born on Aug. 25, 1949, in Seattle, Washington. She was a longtime resident of Pendle- ton. She passed away peacefully at home from health issues, sur- rounded by her mom, daughter and granddaughter. She owned a print shop, worked for Master Printers and Pendleton Body Shop and re- tired from Capco. She loved spending time with her friends and family, watching whatever sports her grandsons played and go- ing to lunch with friends. She is survived by her mother, Dolores Dempsey of Pendleton, Oregon; daughter, Lindsay (Smeltzer) Fitz- patrick (Shawn) of Pilot Rock, Oregon; stepdaughters, Jeanne Huffmand and Julia Smeltzer; brothers, Michael (Barbara) and Marty Dempsey; and many grandchil- dren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be Friday, Feb. 4, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Eagles in Pendleton, Oregon. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrange- ments. Gregory Brennan Breuner December 31, 1936 - January 21, 2022 Gregory Breuner passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, from complications of Alzheimer’s. Gregory grew up in Pendleton, Oregon, the daughter of Creagh and Joseph Brennan, and sister to Creagh Brennan Hawes and Pat Brennan. She attended the Uni- versity of Wisconsin, majoring in Home Economics. In 1976, she earned a master’s degree in Educa- tion in Consumer Economics from Oregon State, and she later studied economics at Portland State. Gregory met Rick in seventh grade in Pendleton. Gregory liked going to Rick’s middle school bas- ketball games, and they went on a roller skating date before Rick moved to Eugene after eighth grade. Six years later, they met by chance on the train from Oregon as Grego- ry headed to the University of Wisconsin and Rick was on his way to Notre Dame. Just after college, Grego- ry was a buyer at the San Francisco Emporium. Rick worked in Eugene, and courted her in San Francisco. They were married March 19, 1960, just before Rick started two years serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy in Iwakuni, Japan. On their return to the U.S., Rick completed his MBA at Wharton, and they moved from Vancouver (Camas), Washington, to Carthage, New York, to Burlingame, California, and finally to Lake Os- wego, Oregon. In 1999, they moved from Lake Oswego to West Linn. Gregory was an educator on so many levels. She taught kindergarten in Pendleton, Oregon, before get- ting married, and established a kindergarten on the na- val air base in Iwakuni, Japan. She completed her MS in Consumer Economics at Oregon State and in 1972 joined the staff at Lakeridge High School, teaching eco- nomics, personal finance and then social studies. After retiring from Lakeridge, she worked as an adviser and mentor to graduate students in the Master’s of Educa- tion program at Lewis and Clark College. After retiring from Lewis and Clark, Gregory served as a volunteer at the Lake Oswego Public Library, dig- itizing local records for a public database. In addition, she took gardening classes, eventually becoming a Master Gardener and sharing her knowledge and en- thusiasm at the Lake Oswego Saturday Market Master Gardeners table. Throughout her life, Gregory loved people, music and creative endeavors. She painted and sewed her entire life, and took up quilting in her 50s. She made quilts, wall hangings, bags and placemats for friends and the whole family, and enjoyed taking on creative projects with her beloved Sew & Sews group. Gregory is survived by her husband, Rick Breun- er; their children, Joe Breuner, Mary Breuner Siegrist, Andrea Breuner and Creagh Breuner, and by her eight grandchildren. Gregory lived her life with a lot of spirit, an incred- ible force of will, kindness, a strong work ethic and a dedication to service. She was always ready to put herself forward and engage with friends and those she newly met. She raised her children to be independent and to work hard at any endeavor they undertake. There will be a service to celebrate Gregory’s life at the Resurrection Catholic Parish in Tualatin, Oregon, on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 1:30 p.m., with a gathering fol- lowing the mass in the church hall. To view a livestream of the service as it is happening, click the parish Face- book page. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation in Gregory’s name to The Alzheimer’s Association or to that association’s The Longest Day program.