RECORDS
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
East Oregonian
PUBLIC SAFETY
FRIDAY, APRIL 8
12:15 a.m. — A 911 caller reported a
domestic disturbance on North Washington
Street, Weston.
4:42 a.m. — Pendleton police received a
report of a burglary at Village Apartments,
438 S.W. Fifth St.
8 a.m — Milton-Freewater police received
a report of graffiti at the Little League field on
the 200 block of De Haven Street.
8:29 a.m. — Local law enforcement
received a report of graffiti at Marie Dorian
Park on Couse Creek Road, Milton-Freewater.
9:40 a.m. — A caller reported a maroon
Dodge Caravan was blocking the view of
traffic at Southeast Division Street and Utah
Avenue, Irrigon, and as he pulled out to try
to see around the Dodge another vehicle
almost hit his. A Morrow County sheriff’s
deputy responded; the subject agreed to
move the vehicle.
9:58 a.m. — An officer found graffiti at
Canal Road and Springhill Lane, Hermiston.
10:23 a.m. — Hermiston police received a
911 report of a domestic disturbance on East
Jennie Avenue.
11:20 a.m. — Pendleton police received
a report of an assault on the 300 block of
Southeast Court Avenue. Police responded
and took a report.
11:31 a.m. — The Umatilla County Sher-
iff’s Office received a report of a burglary at
a residence on Northeast Riverside Avenue,
Pendleton.
11:55 a.m. — A caller in Arizona
reported his brother in Morrow County
stole money from their parent’s estate. The
Morrow County Sheriff’s Office opened an
investigation.
1:34 p.m. — A caller reported an assault
on the 1100 block of North First Street,
Hermiston.
7:09 p.m. — Boardman police responded
to Columbia View Apartments, 100 Colum-
bia Ave N.W., on a 911 call about a burglary.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
1:34 a.m. — Stanfield police responded
to a traffic hazard at East Gerone and Hie-
stand streets, Echo.
12:31 p.m. — A 911 caller on Vincent
Lane, Hermiston, reported a domestic distur-
bance. Police responded.
10:15 a.m. — A resident on Columbia
Lane, Irrigon, called the Morrow County
Sheriff’s Office and asked to speak to a dep-
uty about fraud. A deputy responded and
took a report.
10:36 a.m. — A caller reported the theft of
his red 1997 Honda Civic from the 300 block
of North Elizabeth Street, Milton-Freewater.
Police took a report and entered the vehicle
as stolen in law enforcement databases.
10:37 a.m. — Morrow County sheriff’s
deputies responded to the westbound lanes
of Interstate 84 in the Boardman area for a
large extension ladder that was in the middle
of the freeway. Deputies removed the ladder.
11:28 a.m. — Stanfield police responded
to North Main Street, Stanfield, on a 911 call
about a male beating a female. Police took a
report.
1:19 p.m. — Hermiston police responded
to the 400 block of Southwest 11th Street on
a report of a burglary.
7:26 p.m. — A caller reported the theft
of a vehicle on Southwest 11th Street,
Hermiston.
9:49 p.m. — A 911 caller reported the
theft of a vehicle at Pioneer Transmission,
80461 Highway 395 N., Hermiston.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
9:59 a.m. — An Ione resident reported
receiving threatening texts from someone
claiming to be with a drug cartel. A Morrow
County sheriff’s deputy contacted the sub-
DEATH NOTICES
ject, checked the number and determined
this was a scam.
11:02 a.m. — A caller on Estate Loop, Irri-
gon, reported a missing firearm. The owner
of the gun lives in Pendleton, the caller said,
but the vehicle owner lives in Irrigon, and
that is probably where the gun went missing.
3:39 p.m. — A daughter at a residence
on Southeast Seventh Street, Pendleton,
reported her mother and boyfriend are in a
fight and it was getting physical.
4:34 p.m. — Hermiston police received a
report of an assault at Rocket Mart, 2398 N.
First St. Police took a report.
4:46 p.m. — An ambulance responded to
Wilson Lane, Boardman, and took one man
to Good Shepherd Medical Center, Herm-
iston, because he felt sick after eating a hot
dog.
5:53 p.m. — A 911 caller on Southwest
Hailey Place, Pendleton, reported there was
a theft in progress. Police responded.
7:58 p.m. — A resident on North E Street,
Lexington, reported a neighbor’s dogs
chased her father’s cattle out of his pasture
and they are working to gather the cattle.
10:37 p.m. — Stanfield police responded
to North Dupont and Thielsen streets, Echo,
for a vehicle crash.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
April 9
• Umatilla Tribal Police arrested Aus-
tin Benjamin Tate, 21, for criminal trespass,
resisting arrest and criminal use of drugs.
April 10
• Morrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested
Kimberly Ann Murphy, 42, for vehicle theft.
• Umatilla Tribal Police arrested Marielle
Redcrane, 21, for criminal trespass, criminal
mischief and aggravated harassment.
• Morrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested
Amanda Grace Grigsby, 37, for hit-and-run
with an injury.
COMMUNITY BRIEFING
Good Shepherd
CEO to speak at
UIU graduation
HERMISTON — Brian
Sims, the president and CEO
at Good Shepherd Health
Care System in Hermis-
ton, is returning to his alma
mater to deliver the May 7
commencement address at
Upper Iowa University.
He graduated in 2008
summa cum laude with a
major in human resources
management and a minor
in finance. Then, two years
later, Sims earned a master’s
degree in business adminis-
tration, with an emphasis in
organizational development,
both at UIU, in Fayette, Iowa.
He serves on the university’s
board of trustees.
“I am only one of many
that benefited from UIU’s
commitment to an educa-
tion that puts one on a path to
professional success,” Sims
said in a press release. “It is an
absolute honor to be chosen
to deliver the commencement
address to the next group of
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HHS Band
Boosters tune up
for talent show
H ER M ISTON
—
Community members still
have time to get their act
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together for the Community
Talent Show.
Organized by the Herm-
iston High School Band
Boosters, all ages and any
and all forms of talent are
welcome. Open auditions
are Tuesday, April 12,
and Wednesday, April 13,
6-9 p.m. in the HHS band
room, 600 S. First St.
People do not have to regis-
ter in advance. The perfor-
mance is April 23, 6 p.m. in
the school’s fine arts audi-
torium.
The show will serve as a
fundraiser for the HHS Band
Boosters. The top three acts
will receive prizes.
For more information,
email Mike Kellison at
michael.kellison@herm-
istonsd.org or search/send
a message via www.face-
book.com/hermistonband-
boosters.
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UPCOMING
SERVICES
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
Hall, Emilie — Cele-
bration of life, 10:30 a.m.
at Burns Mortuary Chapel,
685 W. Hermiston Ave.,
Hermiston. Potluck gath-
ering follows, 11:30 a.m.
at Funland Park, 735 N.W.
Seventh St., Hermiston.
Bring a dish to share.
Kelly, Ruth — Memo-
rial service, 1 p.m. at Burns
Mortuary Chapel, 685 W.
Hermiston Ave., Hermiston.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
Clayton, Gordon —
Celebration of life, 2 p.m. at
Athena Christian Church,
458 E. Van Buren St.
Perry, Myrna — Memo-
rial service, 12 p.m. at Pend-
leton Baptist Church, 3202
S.W. Nye Ave.
Stephanie Helen Blackburn
Hermiston
Feb. 1, 1955 — April 4, 2022
Stephanie Helen Blackburn, 67, of Hermiston, died
April 4, 2022, in Truxton, Arizona. She was born
Feb. 1, 1955, in Emmett, Idaho. A funeral service will
be April 22, 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christs
of Latter-Day Saints, 1035 S.E. Ninth St., Hermiston.
Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Stanfield.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Carlene Hahn
Pendleton
July 21, 1936 — March 10, 2022
Carlene Hahn, 85, of Pendleton, died March 10, 2022,
in Baker City. She was born July 21, 1936, in Pendle-
ton. Arrangements are with Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral
Home of Halfway. Online condolences may be shared at
www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.
Norman H. ‘Norm’ Schroth
Umatilla
March 16, 1923 — April 8, 2022
Norman H. “Norm” Schroth, 99, of Umatilla, died
April 8, 2022, at his home. He was born March 16, 1923,
in Malta, Montana. Services are pending. Arrangements
are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories
at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Kathleen Anne ‘Kathy’
(Shaw) Thomas
Boardman
June 19, 1971 — April 1, 2022
Kathleen Anne “Kathy” (Shaw) Thomas, 49, of Board-
man, died April 1, 2022, in Boardman. She was born
June 19, 1971, in Hermiston. A private family burial
was held at Hermiston Cemetery. A celebration of life
will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are
with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Luther 'Luke' Paul Wiggins Jr.
January 9, 1937 - April 3, 2022
Luther ‘Luke’ Paul Wiggins Jr.
85 of Pendleton, Oregon passed
away April 3, 2022 at his home.
He was born January 9, 1937
in Atlanta, Georgia to Luther and
Ethel Wiggins. Luke was a proud
Navy Veteran. After his service,
Luke stayed on the west coast. He
built a successful tile business that
he owned and operated for over 25
years. After retiring, he and his wife relocated to
Milton-Freewater and moved to Pendleton 3 years
ago. He enjoyed spending time traveling, gardening
and fishing. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn
Wiggins of 23 years, 2 sons, 3 stepchildren, as well as
many grand and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly
missed.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 12,
2022 at 2:00pm at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery
where Vault interment will follow. To leave a online
condolence visit www.munsellerhodes.com
Nancy Mae (Fisher) Amon
Fay Ann Harvey Newton
May 30, 1945 - March 31, 2022
Fay Ann Harvey Newton was
born on May 30, 1945, to Andrew
and Grace (Rodda) Harvey in
Pendleton. She passed on March
31, 2022, in Spokane.
She was the youngest of three
daughters raised on a ranch on
Despain Gulch. Her childhood was
full of horses, friends and family.
She attended schools in Pendleton,
graduating in 1963. Her first years
of college were at the University of Oregon, and she
later received both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in
education from Eastern Oregon College.
Fay married Steve Bunker in 1964. They had three
children, Brigette, Spencer and Klint. They were later
divorced. She married Greg Newton in 1987. He
brought a daughter, Tiffany, into the family.
Fay was a teacher for many years. She taught in
Umatilla County schools for several years, then moved
to western Oregon. She met Greg while teaching in the
Eugene area.
Fay loved to travel. In her earlier years, she lived in
Mexico briefly while attending college and then lived
in Berlin, Germany, while her husband, Steve, served in
the military. After Fay and Greg married, they traveled
often, with trips to Europe, Central America and Cuba,
as well as many road trips around the United States.
Their children and grandchildren were sometimes lucky
enough to travel with them.
She had a beautiful soprano voice, winning the
state solo contest in high school. She played Kate in
“Kiss Me, Kate” in college, sang for a short while
with Portland Opera and continued her singing with
the Oregon East Symphony Chorale after her return to
Pendleton. Her time in the theater gave her a love of
making costumes which she used to make costumes for
the Westward Ho! Parade.
When they retired, she and Greg moved to West
Birch Creek outside of Pilot Rock to care for her
mother. They have made their home there since. Their
retirement years have been filled with family, pets,
travel and country living.
She is survived by her husband, Greg; daughter,
Brigette (Mike) Brandhagen of Pendleton; son Spencer
(Margarita) McCloud of Portland; step-daughter,
Tiffany (Jay) Kenslow of The Dalles; grandchildren,
Jessi (Akira) Okazaki and Evan Brandhagen of
Pendleton; sister, Silva (Kal) Garton of Pendleton;
nieces, nephews and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew
and Grace Harvey; sister, Thelma Cook; an infant sister;
and her son, Klint Bunker.
A celebration of life and potluck is planned for May
28 at 1 p.m. at the Pilot Rock Community Center. In lieu
of flowers, please donate to the PHS Music Department,
107 N.W. 10th St., Pendleton, OR 97801.
October 21, 1953 – December 30, 2021
Nancy Mae (Fisher) Amon passed
away December 30, 2021, at the age
of 68, at Providence St. Mary Medical
Center in Walla Walla, Washington. She
went into the emergency
room the evening prior, was
transferred to the ICU in the
early morning, and passed
away unexpectedly soon
after of heart failure with her
husband Danny by her side.
Nancy was born in
Moses Lake, Washington
on October 21, 1953, the
youngest of three daughters
born to Richard and Blanche
(Hood) Fisher. She grew
up in Moses Lake and then
Milton-Freewater, Oregon
where she graduated from
Walla Walla Valley Academy and later
attended Walla Walla College. She fell
in love with Danny Amon of Milton-
Freewater and they married on November
27th, 1976. Both Nancy’s and Danny’s
families moved to Milton-Freewater in
their early childhood, but they attended
different schools and did not meet until
their early twenties when Danny returned
from two years in the military.
Danny and Nancy bought a home in
Hermiston, OR where Danny drove truck
for UPS. It was there they welcomed a
daughter, Melissa, and a son, Ean, three
years later. In 1985 they relocated to a small
farm in Milton-Freewater to be closer with
family. While living in an older, single-
wide mobile home on seven acres, Nancy
designed her dream home, which Danny
made a reality after several tireless years
of late nights and long weekends. It was
in this home they raised their children and
retired, and where Nancy grew impressive
vegetable and flower gardens.
Nancy loved gardening and creating
a peaceful and beautiful space outdoors
amongst her flowers. She also had a
passion for healthy cooking and produced
incredibly delicious whole-foods meals
for her family using the vegetables grown
in her own garden. She raised chickens,
a love she discovered through her sister,
Ruth, and spoiled them with organic feed, a
huge garden to forage, and the utmost care.
They produced a bounty of delicious eggs,
which, along with her garden produce, was
shared with many lucky friends and family.
An immensely talented seamstress,
Nancy was known for her detailed and
beautiful work, creating everything
from wedding dresses to men’s suits and
western equestrian wear,
with countless alterations
and repairs. In the later years
of her sewing, she acquired
a heavy-duty leather sewing
machine and produced
amazing chaps and outfits
for many years for the
Walla Walla Fair Court and
Pioneer Posse, as well as
several other area fair courts.
Nancy’s love of sewing
started at a very young age,
taught by her mother, and
lasted over 60 years.
Nancy was also a
passionate crafter, often sending incredible
homemade cards to friends and family
that were both beautiful and personal.
She amassed an extensive assortment of
stamps, inks, and other paper-crafting
supplies in her incredibly organized craft
room, which was featured as the December
Studio Showcase Winner by Stamp-n-
Storage in 2020. It was in this room that her
organization and crafting skills shined, and
it was her happy place where she would
lose hours creating amazing works while
listening to her soothing classical piano
music, usually with one of her beloved cats
for company.
Nancy had a kind heart and was loved
and cherished by all who had the honor of
knowing her. Everyone and everything she
touched was her top priority and received
her full attention and care. Her husband,
children, family, friends, cats, chickens,
and garden were all number one.
Nancy was preceded in death by her
parents and both of her sisters, Ruth and
Rosalie. She is survived by her husband,
Danny Amon; daughter, Melissa Cochran
and grandchildren, Kylie and Preston;
son, Ean Amon (Brooke); nephew, Kevin
Callos (Alisa); and many cousins and
extended family.
A memorial of Nancy’s life will be held
Sunday, April 24th at 2 p.m., at Mountain
View-Colonial DeWitt, 1551 The Dalles
Military Rd, Walla Walla, WA. Friends and
family may share memories of Nancy and
sign the online guestbook at
www.mountainview-colonialdewitt.com.