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A2 News/Obituaries wallowa.com June 24, 2015 Wallowa County Chieftain Schools release 4th quarter honor rolls O BITUARY Earl Loree April 14, 1938 – June 11, 2015 Earl Loree was born on April 14, 1938, to Rev. Grayden and Marjorie (Brumbach) Loree in Portland. He passed away June 11, 2015, in Boise, Idaho. Earl graduated from Reedsport High School in 1956 and attended Linfield College, Boise Junior College and received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Eastern Oregon State College. As a young man in high school Earl felt a calling to missions but he met his first wife, Marie Hartman from Emmett, Idaho, and instead switched to a teaching major with a minor in geology. He married Marie Hartman on May 30, 1959 in Emmett and they were blessed with four children. He taught school in Dayville and Milton- Freewater, but also worked as a hydraulic engineer for White Brothers in Walla Walla, Wash., for a number of years. Marie passed away from cancer in 1984 after 25 years of marriage and Earl eventually moved to Portland to attend seminary, with an intention of finally going into missions. There he met Carol Russell York at a square dance. She too was going into missions work. They were married in Israel July 13, 1986, where he was studying for his Masters of Divinity degree. He completed his degree in 1987 from Western Evangelical Seminary and together they entered Youth With A Mission, a large non-denominational missions group. Their training in 1988 took them to the University of the Nations in Kona, Hawaii, with outreach work in the Philippines, Hong Kong, China, and Korea. They served in missions in Wisconsin, Russia, Hungary and finally Richmond, Va. They served in leadership roles in both YWAM and Tikvat Israel Messianic Congregation in Richmond. Their final years were serving the Jewish Russian immigrants in Richmond, some of the most fulfilling years in ministry. In 1999 they returned to Oregon and settled in Joseph, not far from Earl’s maternal roots in Imnaha. Earl attended Christ Covenant Church, Lostine, and was a proud member of the NRA, the Wallowa County Search and Rescue, Star Promenaders square dance club and the Wenaha Blackpowder Club. For a while he was a volunteer for the Wallowa County Sheriff’s Department. From an early age he loved the outdoors in every way, including fishing, hunting, hiking, backpacking and camping. He also enjoyed woodworking and made and sold numerous items PDGHIURPH[RWLFZRRGVDQGHONDQGGHHUKRUQ Earl is survived by: brother, Paul Loree (Peggy), High Valley, Idaho; spouse, Carol Russell York Loree, Joseph; children, David Loree (Beki), Milton-Freewater, Susan Loree-Ramos (Juan), Nyssa, Greg Loree (Margo), Spokane, Wash., Aaron Loree (Raquel), Newton, Iowa, Anne Maloney (John), Redmond, Dennis York (Karen), Vancouver, Wash., Mike York (Sandi), Aurora, Colo., Brian York (Mary), Molalla, Trish York (Charles), Parker, Colo.; grandchildren Carl, Chelsea, Espi, Zachary, Dylan, Kinzie, Michael, Sean, Sarah, Julia, Scott, Mitchell and Samantha; JUHDWJUDQGFKLOGUHQ(PPD/RUHHDQGWZLQV3D[WRQDQG Ryder Ramos. He was predeceased by his parents, Rev. Grayden and Marjorie Loree, and spouse, Marie Hartman Loree. A memorial service was held June 13, 2015, at Christ Covenant Church in Lostine. Son Rev. Aaron Loree was the officiate along with Paul Loree, Lay Pastor of Ola Community Church, Idaho. Interment will be at the Milton-Freewater cemetery at a later date. Donations to Wallowa County Search and Rescue or YWAM Jewish World Office, Richmond, Va. The family would like to thank Christ Covenant Church members and the women of Joseph United Methodist Church for the luncheon they provided. ENTERPRISE HIGH Seniors: Nikolai Christoffersen 4.00, Taylor Jenkins 4.00, Carsen Sajo- nia 4.00, Cheyenne Knight 3.94, Sarah Madsen 3.93, Rocky Da- vidson 3.89, Reanna Royse 3.89, Cody Irish 3.86, Christian Ruck- dashel 3.83, Emma Hall 3.80, Emma Carlson 3.62, Daniel Kohl- hepp 3.52. Juniors: Emma Carlsen 4.00, Eyreus Rooney 4.00, Bette Rooney 3.95, Mackenzie Gray 3.94, Dawn Mist Movich-Fields 3.94, Jane Kissing- er 3.90, Katelynn Sidoti 3.90, Jus- WLQ ([RQ =RH 6DOODGD $QGUHD%XWWHU¿HOG:LOO0F Cadden 3.57, Nathan Perren 3.57, Nicole Maasdam 3.55. Sophomores: Morgan Anderson 4.00, Jacob Evarts 4.00, Becca Bateman 3.95, Patrick Powers 3.95, Wade Isley 3.90, Whitney Evans 3.71, Kacie Melville 3.71, Gabby Wells 3.67, Darby Gassett 3.66, Reagan Be- dard 3.52, Jordan Collins 3.52, Trent Bales 3.38, Kobe Ketscher 3.38, Tate Olsen 3.38, Casey Kiser 3.33. Freshmen: Gracie Carlsen 4.00, Reece Christman 4.00, Cole Farwell 4.00, Rachel Frolander 4.00, Riley Gray 4.00, Sebastian Hobbs 4.00, Eliza Irish 4.00, Heidi Niezen 4.00, Curtis Sanders 4.00, Rylie Hayward 3.95, Jimmy Wells 3.90, Madison Plew 3.81, Ellie Van Doozer 3.52. ENTERPRISE JR. HIGH 8th Grade: Adagia Latta 4.00, Jake Cog- JLQV /H[LH *DVVHWW Deidre Schreiber 3.90, Karli Be- dard 3.72, Shane Lund 3.72, Amy Beck 3.57, Sarah Evarts 3.50, Ri- ley Masters 3.39, Shelby Moncrief 3.38, Dylan Marr 3.33, Madison McDowell 3.33. 7th Grade: Tishrei Movich-Fields 4.00, Kaylie Melville 3.81, Gracie Niezen 3.81, Ashlyn Gray 3.78, Sydney Rouse 3.72, Cole Gomes 3.67, Katie Olson 3.67, Timmy Wells 3.67, Drew Widener 3.67, Foster Hobbs 3.62, Zion Mark 3.57, Ella Anderson 3.52, Jadon Garland 3.52, Shyla Jenkins 3.44. WALLOWA HIGH Seniors: Macey Frei 4.00, Calli Miller 4.00, Kristyn Young 4.00, Joseph Princena 3.65, Cheyenne Hall 3.63, Karl Wellens 3.60, Luis 0HQGH] 7D\ORU +DUVK¿HOG 3.25. Hubert Allan “Al” Slinker Nov. 3, 1927 – June 11, 2015 Penny Johnson July 3, 1947 – June 18, 2015 Hubert Allan “Al” Slinker was born in Pasadena, Calif., Nov. 3, 1927, to Hubert A. Slinker and Celia B. (George) Slinker. Al died peacefully on June 11, 2015, at the age of 87 with his children around him. He joined the US Coast Guard Merchant Marine at the age of 17 in 1944. After the end of WWII, he moved to Oakland, Calif., ZKHUHKH¿QLVKHGKLJKVFKRRODW Albany High School in 1949. +HRZQHGD5LFK¿HOGVHUYLFHVWDWLRQWKHUHDQGPHWDQGPDUULHG Beverly Jean Conway. They had two children, Randy and David, and were later divorced. Al had several occupations including a dairy in Hayward, Calif., advertising for the TV series Buckaroo 500, and partners in a bowling alley. He met and married Eva Havas in 1966 and they moved to Wallowa County in 1967 where they bought and ran the Litch Place on Alder Slope. At one time they had over 500 head of sheep and cattle. After selling the ranch, Al and Eva moved to Wallowa Lake where he began his project of building the RV-4. Al and Eva were divorced in 1985 and he moved to Enterprise, where he built a KRXVHDQGVKRSWRFRPSOHWHWKHSODQH+HÀHZLWDIWHUFRPSOHWLRQ DQGVROGLWLQDQGEHJDQUHVWRULQJFDUV+HZDVD¿[WXUHDW Stangel’s Machine shop for over 10 years. During this time he also worked on the Chief Joseph Days crew and helped establish the Hospitality Tent and was instrumental in bringing the live video to the rodeo. His last 10 years were spent on restoring his vintage sprint car and racing it throughout the Northwest. He is survived by his two sons, Randy and wife Pam of Enterprise, David, of Ojai, Calif., stepchildren Linda Robinson of Portland, Ken Robinson and Michelle, of Salem, and Sam and Mark Luttenberger of Mesa, Ariz., grandchildren Jake Slinker of Atlanta, Ga., Nathan Slinker and Aschley Humphrey of Quincy, Calif., James and Ashley Robinson of Salem, and Lynn Robinson of Salem, and great-grandson Kenny; nephew Scott Moorhouse and his wife, Carmela Mezquita. At Al’s request no services will be held, but a Celebration of his Life will be held at his airport shop on July 18, 2015. Penny Johnson, 67, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 in Pendleton. She was born on July 3, 1947, in Cottage Grove to Leonard and Dorothy Brooks. She graduated from Enterprise High School in 1965 and worked for Albertson’s in Pendleton for many years. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Barney and Gail Brooks, nephews Tyson and Gavin Brooks, Tyler Arthurs, and Brady Johnson and longtime friend and caregiver, Debby Anderson. She was predeceased by her parents and husband, Matt Johnson. At her request, no service is planned. Edward Daniel Tautfest Edward D. Tautfest, 76, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at St Mary Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington. He was born September 22, 1938, in Cottonwood, Idaho to Ralph and Helen Tautfest. The family moved numerous times due to his dad’s work related transfers. Ed attended many different schools. He completed the last year of elementary school and graduate high school in Kellogg, Idaho. Ed loved spending time on his grandparents farm where there was love, work, play, singing and driving an old jeep in the fields. He served a two year LDS mission in the New England states for a brief time with the remainder of his mission served in Nova Scotia, Canada. Ed married Evelyn Murl Fisher March 17, 1962. Their children Dan and Debbie filled their lives with much happiness. The family enjoyed times of outdoor recreation, and life on their two acre farm in Enterprise. Ed served in the US Army as a surveyor, and the US Air Force as a mechanic during the Vietnam war years. He spent his adult life in Wallowa County. He volunteered many years on the Enterprise Fire Department. He was active in the Boy Scout organization holding the position of Awards Director as well as other positions. Evelyn passed away in 1985, after a lengthy fight with cancer. At that time, Dan was serving in the US Army and Debbie was a student at EOU in LaGrande. Losing their beloved young wife and mother was a deep sorrow for Ed and the children. Ed’s love for the automobile led him to a forty year career as an automotive mechanic/service manager. He was awarded countless achievement certificates, trophies, plaques. Lindsay Kemp 4.00, Addie Kilgo- re 4.00, Kai Oliver 4.00, Miguel Ramirez 4.00, Raymond Seal $QQLH 6WRU\ $OH[LV Sykora 4.00, Isabelle Tingels- tad 4.00, Deni VanWinkle 4.00, Tucker VanWinkle 4.00, Bailee :LOFR[ 1DWDOLH :LOOLDPV 4.00, Jesse Woodhead 3.88, Juan Reyes 3.86, Wyatt Smith 3.86, Johnelle Suto 3.86, Kendal Kreu- tzer-Horton 3.83, Kari Zollman 3.83, Rylie Warnock 3.75, Ally Wearin 3.75, Robin Sands 3.71, Lars Skovlin 3.71, Satori Albee 3.67, Anna Rinehart 3.67, Aman- da Blessing 3.63, Haven Johnson 3.63, Benjamin Lopez 3.57, Aar- on Borgerding 3.50, Ally Cooney 3.50, Christian Zurita 3.50, Cody Stone 3.43, Jack McAfee 3.33, 6DUDK 7KLHO -DUHG :LOFR[ 3.29, Jacob Chrisman 3.25. Joseph Junior High: Steven Beckman 4.00, Camille Crenshaw 4.00, TJ Grote 4.00, Emma Hite 4.00, Tyler Homan 4.00, Kade Kilgore 4.00, Haley Miller 4.00, Malichi Roberts 4.00, Renee Seal 4.00, Victoria Suto 4.00, Kendrick Stone 3.88, Rylee :LOFR[7UH\:DQGVFKQHLGHU 3.83, Ella Coughlan 3.63, Mad- elyn Nelson 3.50, Hadley Miller 3.38, Ashlie McAfee 3.33. O BITUARIES O BITUARY 9/22/1938 - 3/7/2015 Juniors: Emily George 3.68, Robert Delancey 3.68, Sarah Abdeldayem 3.58, Josh Rummell 3.50, Megan Jones-Allen 3.46, Marybeth Hulse 3.46, Koby Frye 3.43, Cole Hafer 3.36. Sophomores: Jordan Ferré 4.00, Sierra Cabral 3.92, Ashley Starner-Durn- ing 3.89, Claire Wellens 3.79, Sta- cy Douglas 3.57, Lauren Makin 3.46, Caitlin Robb 3.25. Freshmen: Daniel Delancey 4.00, Teagan Miller 3.89, Chance Goebel 3.79, Cailey Murray 3.75. WALLOWA JR. HIGH 8th Grade: Riley Ferré 4.00, Ashley Wil- son 4.00, Rylee Goller 4.00, Lily Cabral 3.86, Grace Pendarvis 3.71, Zane Hermens 3.57, Kris- tin Craig 3.32, Austin Brockamp 3.29. 7th Grade: Anna Moholt 4.00, Ashlyn Young 3.57, Quinten Tillery 3.43. JOSEPH CHARTER Joseph High: Courtney Bailey 4.00, Mad- ison Bailey 4.00, Samson Beck- man 4.00, Cayden DeLury 4.00, Morgan Forney 4.00, Brittany Gibson 4.00, Taylor Grote 4.00, Ed married Joyce Helen Lowry June 14, 1986. Their children Debi Lee, David, Dan, Debbie and Deena added much happiness to the family. Prior to his disabling injury in 1999, Ed restored a 1960 Corvair. He and Joyce took many fun trips in that Corvair. It was always on display at Oregon Mountain Cruise until 2010. He was a member of Enterprise Christian Church. Ed began most days with prayer and Bible reading. He treasured his relationship with the Lord. He enjoyed many talents and interests. He was a seasoned carpenter; an inventor of many useful products; he had an interest in fly tying, creating his own styles. He was an accomplished artist. At the time of his death he had created a beautiful sketch and was ready to begin painting. The annual elk hunt camp-out with Joyce, David, Therese and the children was always a happy time for Ed. One year Dan was able to join in the hunt. Ed so enjoyed being a loving - fun to be with Grandpa, much like that of his own grandfather. Joyce survives him along with his five children; Sons: Dan (Lisa) Tautfest, David (Therese) Lowry; Daughters: Debbie (Joel) Scott; Debi Lee (Charlie) Moffit; Deena (JD) Nobles; Eighteen grandchildren and Thirteen great-grandchil- dren. His mother, Helen Peterson; one sister: Janet (Dwayne) Peck, three brothers: Michael (Christy) Tautfest; Jim (Jeni) Tautfest; David (Elizabeth) Tautfest. Two aunts: Nora McKenney and Leona Hill, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Ed is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Tautfest; Father-in-Law, Cecil Fisher, Mothers-in-Law Mildred Fisher and Helen Jennings; Grandfather and Grand- mother Hill; Grandfather & Grandmother Tautfest; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The Celebration of Life will be at Enterprise Chris- tian Church on June 27th at 11:00 A.M. with dinner to follow at the VFW hall. Desserts or side dishes are welcome but are not requested. Suggested memorial contributions may be made to Wallowa Memorial EMS, the VFW, Enterprise Christian Church building fund, or a charity of your choice. S ERVICE N OTICE William M. DeGrofft Jr. A memorial service for William M. DeGrofft Jr., who died May 11, 2015, will be held Saturday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at Wallowa Methodist Church. High and Low Temperatures According to data sent to MesoWest: www.mesowest.utah.edu Enterprise Date June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 Low 49 49 48 42 45 42 47 High 81 79 72 77 78 79 n/a Lostine Date June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 Joseph Date June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 Low 52 52 48 43 46 45 48 Low 56 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a High 80 81 73 78 81 81 n/a Wallowa High 79 79 73 73 75 77 n/a Date June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 Imnaha Date June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 Low 49 46 50 44 47 42 46 Low n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a High n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Troy High 90 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Date June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 Low 59 55 53 52 n/a 51 55 High 90 90 84 n/a 84 88 n/a Six-day forecast June 24 – June 29 Source: National Weather Service June 24 H: 82 L: 48 Partly sunny June 25 H: 85 L: 50 Mostly sunny June 26 H: 92 L: 52 Sunny June 27 H: 95 L: 57 Sunny June 28 H: 97 L: 62 Mostly sunny June 29 H: 96 L: n/a Mostly sunny July 2 Full Moon Phases of the moon July 8 July 16 July 24 Last Quarter New Moon 1st Quarter