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About Wallowa County chieftain. (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1943-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 2016)
A2 Obituaries/Community wallowa.com FOR THE RECORD Dispatch log: MONDAY, DEC. 12 6:10 a.m.: Traffi c crash reported in Minam Canyon. 11:25 a.m.: Dispute over snow removal in Enterprise. 12:56 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle causing a road hazard in rural Imnaha 3:37 p.m. Two men were arrest- ed outside of rural Enterprise for disorderly conduct, despite being warned that if they continued to fi ght they would be arrested. According to the Wallowa County Sheriff’s Offi ce, deputies found Samuel Gene Warr, 29, and Lucas Alan Esquibel, 25, both of Joseph, fi ghting and warned them they would be arrested if they con- tinued. The two men left the area and fought again at 4:10 p.m., so they were cited for both incidents. 4:45 p.m.: Wallowa County Cir- cuit Court issued a warrant for the arrest of Christine Aleen Dyer, 49, of McMinnville, for failure to appear. 4:56 p.m.: 911 complaint of a vehicle stuck in snow at a resi- dence in Joseph TUESDAY, DEC. 13 9:17 p.m.: Negotiating a bad check reported in Enterprise. 2:26 p.m.: Non-injury traffi c crash reported in Enterprise. 5:46 p.m.: Non-injury traffi c crash reported in rural Lostine. 7:10 p.m.: Investigation of tele- phonic harassment in Enterprise. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14 8:32 a.m.: Jeffrey Brian Meyer, 48, of Joseph, was cited and released and charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of theft. 10:41 a.m.: Trespass complaint in rural Enterprise. 8:58 p.m.: Warrant was issued for the arrest of Darren Lee Weav- er, 46, of Wallowa for fl eeing or attempting to elude a police offi cer and driving while suspended. THURSDAY, DEC. 15 11:12 a.m.: Two dogs reported missing in Enterprise. 11:57 a.m.: Snowmobiling com- plaint in rural Wallowa. 4:57 p.m.: Burglary reported in rural Enterprise. 5:56 p.m.: Theft complaint in Enterprise. FRIDAY, DEC. 16 10:58 a.m.: Request for assis- tance with civil dispute in rural Wallowa. 11:43 a.m.: Non-injury motor vehicle accident reported in rural Joseph. 3:05 p.m.: Byron Owen Reed, 35, of Joseph, was arrested by Wallowa County Sheriff on proba- tion detainer. The original charge was reckless endangering. 5:48 p.m.: 911 call reporting a disabled truck on Highway 82 at milepost 52 is partially blocking a lane of traffi c. SATURDAY, DEC. 17 5:02 p.m.: Report of unsafe sledding in Joseph. 5:19 p.m. Report of an overdue hunter in rural Wallowa. Search and Rescue responded. SUNDAY, DEC. 28 7:44 a.m.: Deer caught in fence in rural Enterprise. 1:28 p.m.: Theft reported in Joseph 4:34 p.m.: Dead deer on Highway 82 in rural Enterprise. Referred to ODOT. Frances Colleen Evans Nov. 10, 1927 to Dec. 9, 2016 John Frederick Herman Reister March 28, 1928 to Nov. 30, 2016 John Fredrick Herman Reister was born March 28, 1928, in Peshastin, Washington, to Reverend John F. Reister and Johanna Elizabeth Mees Reister. He died on November 30, 2016, in Enterprise, Oregon, where he had retired with his wife, Eunice, in 1989. John was the youngest of 11 children and, as a child, lived with his parents in various towns in Washington, Colorado, and California. He graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1946, and joined the US Army during World War II, serv- ing in Germany. He received a Bachelors degree in Religion from Pacifi c University, Forest Grove, Oregon, in 1952. He graduated with a Masters degree in Library Science from San Jose State University in 1967, and spent most of his working years as a professional librarian at various state universities, including Eastern Oregon State University (1963-1974), Cal- ifornia State University Chico (1974-1984), and California State University Hayward (1984-1989). He married Eunice Marsh Munsey in 1966, and became a father to her two sons, Michel and Steven Munsey. John loved creating stained glass artwork for family and friends; was a sports car enthusiast and member of the Car Nuts who met weekly in Joseph; baked cookies and hosted dinners for everyone he loved; attended the Walla Walla sym- phony for years; and enjoyed stimulating intellectual conver- sations. John is survived by his son, Steven, and daughter-in-law, Denise, his sister Betty Reister Cornwell and brother Jim Reister, nine grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents, his wife, Eunice, his son, Michel, and eight of his eleven sisters and brothers. A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Enterprise Community Congregational Church, 301 NE 1st St, Enter- prise, Oregon, on Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. Donations in lieu of fl owers may be made in John’s name to any of the following: American Friends Service Committee, Southern Poverty Law Center and Walla Walla Symphony Frances Colleen Evans passed away at her home in Wallowa on Friday, Dec. 9 at age 89. She was born Nov. 10, 1927 in Enterprise to Mary Gladys (Collinsworth) and Benjamin Franklin McClain. Colleen attended school in Enterprise and graduated from Enterprise High School in 1945. She worked for the U.S. Forest Service, JC Penney and the Enterprise Phone Compa- ny in the 1940s. In 1949 she met and married Robert “Bob” Evans. They raised two chil- dren, Valerie and Bob, and were together for 65 years. She enjoyed baking, reading books, being out painting and crocheting. She belonged to the lady’s auxiliary VFW and en- joyed Red Hats. Colleen is survived by two sisters, Ardis Klages of Joseph and LaRose LeFord of Walla Walla, Wash., and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary and Benja- min, her brother Ray McClain and husband Robert and her two children Valerie and Bob. In lieu of fl owers please donate to the friends of the Wallowa Library, Wallowa Senior Center or the charity of your choice. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Bollman Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrange- ments. James Craig White July 3,1948 to Nov. 23, 2016 James Craig White of Enterprise passed away on Nov. 23, 2016, at his home in Enterprise, surrounded by his family, at the age of 68. He was born July 3, 1948, in Kearney, Nebraska to James and Val Jean White. Craig proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He spent the rest of his working life in the construction industry, and upon his retirement moved to Oregon to pursue his passion for the shooting sports. He was a longtime member of the Eagle Cap Shooters Association and an avid reloader. Craig is survived by Nicolle Rene Sandusky (and husband Donnie) of Long Beach, CA, Benjamin William White (and wife Sarah) of Reno, NV; Cassie Carrol, Bethany Noel, and John Craig White of Folsom, CA. Siblings Cristi Bush of Wil- domar, CA; Cheri Manning of Mt. Vernon, OR and Curtis White of Joseph, OR. Grandchildren: Michael, Addison and Tommy. Craig was preceded in death by his parents. A ceremony will be held in June at the Eagle Cap Shooters Range. with D EATH N OTICES Scott Colony • Reliable • Effi cient • Innovative $ 100 OFF! Wallowa County Chieftain O BITUARIES Lostine Presbyterian Church STAY WARM December 21, 2016 12/17 1-3 pm Community Christmas Gathering at Lostine Presbyterian Church Caroling, wagon rides, snacks, hot cocoa 12/24 7:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 12/25 11 am Informal Christmas Celebration Caroling, Christmas Stories and more.... Plus, you may qualify for MORE with rebates & tax incentives! Offer valid thru December 31, 2016. Items vary by location and may be limited to stock on hand. Please ask a member of the Ed Staub team for more details. Ed Staub & Sons Energy Community Service. ASK US HOW! 541-426-0320 201 E. Hwy 82 Enterprise, OR Scott Colony, 64, of Lostine died Dec. 17, 2016. A memorial service and interment of cremains will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to Wallowa Co Search & Rescue, Lostine Presbyterian Church or Center for Wellness in care of the Bollman Funeral Home Box 547 Enterprise, OR 97828. M. Colleen DeGrofft ENTERPRISE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 85035 Joseph Highway • 541-426-3449 euterprisechristiauchurch.org Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Christmas Day 10:30 a.m. Worship NO Sunday School Hour HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wallowa County Chieftain M. Colleen DeGrofft, of Hermiston, a longtime Wallowa County resident, was born on Sept. 30, 1925 in Richland, Ore- gon. She died on December 12, 2016 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 91 years. A celebration gathering will be held at a later date. Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of ar- rangements. About Obituaries The paper accepts obituaries from the family or funeral home. Information submitted is subject to editing. Send obit- uaries by e-mail, obits@wallowa.com; fax, 541-426-3921; or mail, PO Box 338, Enterprise, OR 97828. The deadline is 2 p.m. Monday. for the Wednesday paper. For more information, or to inquire about a paid memorial, call 541-426-4567. Weather Forecast Courtesy of Weather Underground. www.wunderground.com High Low Conditions Dec. 21 29 17 Clear EARLY DEADLINES Dec. 22 27 16 Snow showers Dec. 23 27 18 Snow showers Dec. 24 24 16 Snow showers CLASSIFIED, LEGAL & DISPLAY DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 th , NOON Dec. 25 21 9 Partly cloudy Dec. 26 22 16 Mostly cloudy for January 4th edition For more information or to place an ad: Call Jennifer at 541.426.4567 209 NW First St., Enterprise • www.wallowa.com OFFICE WILL B CLOSED JAN 2 nd E Phases of the moon Dec. 20 Dec. 29 Jan. 5 Jan. 12 Last Quarter New Moon 1st Quarter Full Moon WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE AND SUNSET DEC. 21-27 (from the U.S. Naval Observatory) WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES Dec. 21 Dec. 22 Dec. 23 Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 26 Dec. 27 Rise: 7:26 Rise: 7:26 Rise: 7:27 Rise: 7:27 Rise: 7:28 Rise: 7:28 Rise: 7:28 Set: 4:08 Set: 4:09 Set: 4:10 Set: 4:10 Set: 4:11 Set: 4:11 Set: 4:12
