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A2 Announcements wallowa.com May 24, 2017 Wallowa County Chieftain O BITUARIES Minnie Modrich Fregulia May 6, 1918 –– May 12, 2017 Minnie Joann Dumica Modrich passed away at home in Enterprise, Ore., May 12, 2017. She was born May 6, 1918, in Rugby, Colo., to immigrant parents from Austria, Dumica Bujacich and Frank Modrich. She was the fi fth child of six, one of three who sur- vived. Due to a coal mining accident that left her father unable to work, the family settled in Trinidad, Colo., where Minnie attended Catholic school and graduated from Trinidad High School in 1936. She had a busy social life with one of the highlights being dances on Saturday nights. After graduation, Minnie and her mother moved to Jackson, Calif., where her sister Mary and brother-in-law Joe resided. Shortly thereafter she and her mother moved to Sacramento. It was during a visit to Jackson that Minnie met her future husband, Al. In Sacramento, Minnie began work at a dime store and used to talk about how she loved working at the “chocolate counter.” She later worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles, and when the war began, she joined the effort at Mather Field in California. Minnie and Al married on Aug. 19, 1942, at St. Francis Church in Sacramento while he was home on leave. She even- tually joined him in Selma, Ala., where she began working as a legal secretary. In Selma the couple welcomed fi rst son John. When the war ended, they returned to Sacramento and she began work at the Department of Education. Al’s work took them to the small lumber town of Westwood, Calif. She drove 25 miles each day to work in Susanville at the county courthouse. After Michael and Maria were born, she was employed by her husband to “keep the books” for his business. She was an active member of the community: Boy Scout Leader, PTA offi cer and member, 4-H Leader, a loving member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church and part of a group of women known as “Club,” which met to play cards, dress up for different events and enjoy having an all-around good time. She drove her own children and others to the lake to swim, to the sledding hill in the winter, to camping weekends and to baseball games. She cooked and baked and set a beautiful table. Each spring in Clear Creek, she had the optimistic spirit to plant fl owers and a garden that struggled in the mountain climate, but she persevered. In 1966, the family moved to Susanville, and Minnie worked for the Lassen County District Attorney. During that time, she also ran for the offi ce of County Clerk. She didn’t win but was glad for the experience. The Lassen County 4-H Program benefi ted from her continued involvement. Upon moving to Reno, Nev., in 1969, Minnie once again be- gan work as a legal secretary. After two years, an opportunity arose for her to work in the Agriculture Department at the Uni- versity of Nevada. She ultimately became secretary to the Dean of the College of Agriculture before moving to northeast Oregon. Minnie loved living in Reno and could be lucky sometimes play- ing the quarter machines. In Enterprise, Minnie began work for an attorney and then completed her working career as secretary for St. Katherine’s Catholic Church. After retirement, she and Al traveled through- out the United States and Canada and began spending a few win- ter months in Bullhead City, Ariz. She was an active member of St. Katherine’s Parish and also helped support the efforts of the Elks Club, especially through the Lady Elks Emblem Club. She was invited to become a member of the Beta Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and was active for many years espe- cially enjoying the Halloween costume parties, helping with the annual Mother’s Day tea, as well as participating in preparing fl oats for Chief Joseph Day Parades. She became a member of the High Wallowa Red Hats and val- ued greatly the friendships she made in both organizations. She always looked forward to the next activity with an indomitable spirit, even a week before her death. Minnie and Al enjoyed a lifelong love of dancing well into their retirement. They celebrated 65 years of marriage in August 2007. She is predeceased by her loving husband Al, who died in 2008; her parents Dumica and Frank; three brothers of tod- dler age; her sister Mary (Joe) Marhefka; her brother Lawrence (Marge) Modrich; Al’s sisters Emma (Charlie) Mahon, Norma (Bill) Holty and Grace (Peno) Banducci. She is survived by her sons, John (Gay) Fregulia, Michael (Danalee) Fregulia of Enterprise and daughter Maria Fregulia of Susanville, when not in Enterprise. Also grandsons, Jon (Bre) Fregulia and children, Reid Fregulia (Heidi) and children, both of La Grande, Ore.; Dominic Fregulia (Stacey) of Wallowa, Ore.; nieces, nephews and cousins in California, Washington State, North Carolina and New Mexico. Remembered also are so many of the friends she had in Wal- lowa County including those of her children and grandchildren. Especially dear to her heart were Charleen and Chuck Haines and Don and Erica Stein. She was proud to learn this winter that her nephew Paul was a recipient of the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Services included a Rosary and a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Katherine’s May 23, 2017. A short service was held at Enter- prise Cemetery the following day. Memorial donations may be made to High Wallowa Red Hats in care of Jean Hafer or to a charity of choice. D EATH N OTICE Harold E. “Bud” Bartlett Aug 28, 1926 –– May 7, 2017 James Douglas Tippett Harold E. “Bud” Bartlett of Milton-Freewater passed away May 7, 2017, at his home at the age of 90. A gathering for fam- ily and friends, including many from Wallowa County, will be held 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at the Milton-Freewater Golf Course. Harold “Bud” Bartlett was born Aug. 28, 1926, in Lewis- ton, Idaho, to Harry E. and Mar- garet Bartlett Twilegar. He at- tended school in Riggins, Idaho, and lived with his family mostly along the Riggins Salmon River area. Bud worked baling hay to earn money for his education. In 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served his country during WWII. After his honorable discharge, Bud worked in the timber industry in central Oregon before moving to Clarkston, Wash., where he owned and operated a gas station. Bud was later employed by the Camas Prairie Railroad where he worked until his retirement. Bud enjoyed hunting, fi shing, hiking, biking and motorcycle racing. He also enjoyed playing cards and teaching children the Nature’s Light Photographics 103 N. Main Street # 5, Joseph. 541-398-1810 www.natureslightphotographics.com various card games. One of the many memories was when Bud worked as a me- chanic on a car racing team. Bud began traveling to Arizona where he organized a four-wheel drive desert group. He discovered the game of golf and never looked back. Bud recorded twelve holes-in-one over the years and golf was his true passion. While in Arizona, Bud met Pat. They both had lost their respective spouses and were married Jan. 12, 1997, on the golf course in Wellton, Ariz. Thus began a 20-year journey of love, laughter, travel and golf. “Tee time in heaven, rest in peace my love.” Survivors include his wife Pat of Milton-Freewater; son Ed- ward (Sandy) Bartlett of Colbert, Wash.; daughter Crystal Ann Bartlett of Everett, Wash.; step-son Jeff (Brenda) Betsinger of Prosser, Wash.; and step-daughter Diane Lynn of Sterling, Colo. Also a sister, Arlene Steele of Cascade, Idaho; numerous grand- children, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and his dog “Sassy.” He was preceded in death by a son, Buddy Phifer and broth- ers, Derek Bartlett and Lyle Twilegar. To leave a condolence online visit munsellerhodes.com Those who wish may make memorial contributions in mem- ory of Bud to the Milton-Freewater Golf Course or Walla Walla Community Hospice in care of the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862. 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When it comes Heating Comfort to your home & Convenience or business, for every lifestyle the Safe Way James Douglas Tippett passed away at Wallowa Memorial Hospital May 22. A private graveside service will be held for the family with the memorial at Mt. Joseph Cattle Company 1 p.m. May 27. A longer obit will follow in next week’s edition. News in Brief Promise reunion features chili feed The annual Promise Re- union gathering will May 27- 28 at the Promise Grange Hall. All former and current Prom- ise residents, their descendants and friends, as well as anyone interested in the history of Promise are invited to attend. Saturday afternoon will feature a chili feed at 1 p.m., and music will follow in the evening. Sunday’s events in- clude a church service at 10:30 a.m. followed by a potluck and a program at 1 p.m. Orvalla Hafer will have copies of her book“The North Woods of Wallowa County -- Vol. 2” to sign and sell. For more information or to pass on any history related to the Promise area, contact Myr- na Journot at 541-377-7333 (P.O. Box 386, Wallowa OR 97885) or Hafer at 509-760- 7711 (6816 Sagehill Road, Othello WA 99344) Museum seeking volunteers, help Maxville Heritage Muse- um will host a volunteer and intern recruitment event 3-6 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at the museum, 103 N. Main Street, Joseph. Silver Lake Bistro will cater a toasted cheese and to- mato bisque after-school snack and early dinner. Internships are targeted to- ward high school juniors and seniors, and adult volunteers are sought for the summer. In- terns and volunteers will run a cash register, open and close the museum, learn to greet and inform customers and observe what is involved in running a nonprofi t, working with local artists, event planning, devel- oping and preserving a collec- tion and managing a museum. Joseph plans for second clean-up The fi rst city-wide clean-up day in Joseph was greeted with inclement weather, so the city is going to have another go at it –– on a limited basis. A cleanup for the Main Street area of the town will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday (today). Volunteers are needed. Troy, Flora host training events CPR, AED and fi rst aid training will be Thursday, June 15, taught by Valerie El- liot in Troy. There will also be a class in Flora at a date yet to be set. The class time is 7-8 hours and the cost is $66. An effort is being made to have a representative from Life Flight Network on hand. For more details or to sign up, call 541-426-9999. Weather Forecast Courtesy of Weather Underground. www.wunderground.com • is Stoves Fireplaces • the • Best Way! • Fireplace Inserts • • Ductless Heaters • High Low Conditions Call NOW for information about Energysaver® Direct Vent Wall Furnaces. Locally owned & operated 616 W. 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East St. | Joseph 541.426.7900 We treat you like family 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise, OR 97828 • 541-426-3111 • www.wchcd.org Wallowa Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and provider. WALLOWA COUNTY SUNRISE AND SUNSET MAY 25-31 (from the U.S. Naval Observatory) THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED 5:09 a.m. 5:09 p.m. 5:08 a.m. 5:07 a.m. 5:06 a.m. 5:06 a.m. 5:05 a.m. 8:23 p.m. 8:24 p.m. 8:25 p.m. 8:26 p.m. 8:27 p.m. 8:27 p.m. 8:28 p.m.
