2A — BAKER CITY HERALD
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020
O BITUARIES
Janice Smull
Survivors include her brother, Denny
(Gerry) Edwards of Hermiston; daugh-
Janice Marlene (Edwards) Smull, 82, ter, Danna (Floyd) Morgan of Baker
of Baker City, died peacefully at home,
City, daughter, Celeste (Vance) Bennett
Aug. 25, 2020.
of Nevada, son, Dale Smull of Durkee,
There will be a viewing
daughter, Molly Smull of Baker City,
Friday, Aug. 28, at Gray’s
daughter-in-law, Cheryl (Dan) Axness of
West & Co., 1500 Dewey
Boise; seven grandchildren, Corey Smith
Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
of Baker City, Beamus, Cooper and Dun-
Her graveside service will
can Bennett of Nevada, Jared (Amanda)
take place at Mount Hope
Smull of Durkee, Jillona (Danny) Fran-
Janice
Cemetery on Saturday,
gipani of Scappoose, and Raina Smull of
Smull
Aug. 29, at 1 p.m. There
Portland; six great-grandchildren, and
will be an outdoor celebra-
one great-great grandchild.
tion of life to follow at 3 p.m. at the home
She was preceded in death by her
of Danna and Floyd Morgan, 36996
parents, Leonard and Zena Edwards;
Highway 245 (Unity and Sumpter Junc- mother-in-law, Daisy; her former
tion).
husband, George; her daughter-in-law,
Janice was born on June 21, 1938, to
Sharry Smull; and her son, Christopher,
John Leonard and Zena Beryl (Lewis)
and his son, her grandson, Lance.
Edwards in Baker City. She was the
In lieu of fl owers, Janice asked that
fi rst child born, 2 years before her
donations be made to Eastern Oregon
brother, Gene Dennis “Denny” Edwards. Regional Theatre for renovation of the
She attended Baker City schools and Orpheum Theatre through Gray’s West
was very active in high school clubs:
& Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey
National Honor Society, vice president,
Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a
Girls League, Nugget, Pep Club, Drill
candle in memory of Janice or to leave
Team, Tri-Hi-Y, Choir Namater, Quill
a condolence for the family, go to www.
and Scroll, Makeup Crew, Banquet
grayswestco.com
Co-Chairman, and Sports Princess. This
Betty Lissman
is where she met her future husband,
Baker City, 1937-2020
George Smull. They were married on
Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Lissman, 83,
Nov. 9, 1956, for 26 years.
of Baker City, died Aug. 21,
After graduation Janice went to
Radiation Technician school in Portland, 2020, surrounded by family.
A celebration of Betty’s
Oregon. But school soon had to be put
on hold as she and George were blessed life will take place later, with
with fi ve children, Danna, Celeste, Dale, the date, time and place to
be announced.
Christopher “Cas” and Molly. Janice
Betty
Betty was born on April
enjoyed working as a swimming teacher
and lifeguard during her children’s early 1, 1937, at Nampa, Idaho, to Lissman
Russell and Louise (Loomis)
years.
Smith. She attended school at King Hill,
After Molly’s second birthday, Janice
went back to school in Caldwell, Idaho, Idaho, to sixth grade and graduated from
Nyssa High School in Oregon. She mar-
and received her Radiation Technician
Certifi cation in 1970. She went to work ried James Dayton Lissman on Jan. 15,
1954, and they recently celebrated their
at St. Elizabeth Hospital and retired,
66th wedding anniversary.
May 10, 2000, with 39 years of service.
Betty spent three years in Portland
She was also honored with a room dedi-
cated to her for over 35 years of serving as a carpenter’s wife and a mother. She
returned to Nyssa and became a farmer’s
Baker City residents.
wife and school bus driver. She not only
She spent time in retirement caring
drove students to school but to many
for her mother, Zena, visiting her three
times a day. She enjoyed playing bridge other events including the World’s Fair.
with her mother and their friends at the Betty, the youngest of fi ve, surrounded
herself with not only her fi ve children but
Golf Course and the homes of bridge
club members. She won the Millie Heiz- also numerous others from her school bus
er award in 2017 and in 2018 she began route, neighbors and family friends. The
teaching people how to play bridge. She house always had a lively crew.
Once her fi ve kids were in school she
played three weeks ago, earning high
score with her partner, Danae Simonski, started working for the Agricultural
Stabilization and Conservation Service
at Duplicate Bridge.
She enjoyed recording family history in Baker City. She advanced to program
supervisor in the state offi ce in Portland
and events through photography. She
loved to travel when she could and being after training in every county in Oregon.
Her work was so valued in the Depart-
involved in Baker City events and or-
ganizing class reunions. It was at one of ment of Agriculture that she was sent
the class reunions that she re-connected to Washington, D.C., multiple times a
with a former classmate, Bill Moragne. year. After 20 years of service she was
recognized with numerous awards for her
Bill and Janice enjoyed spending time
exceptional contributions in conservation
together from that point on.
Janice had many special friends and programs, exemplary service, distin-
valued their friendships immensely. She guished achievement and excellence in
leadership.
had a big heart and was always ready
Throughout her life she supported
to lend a hand. At Thanksgiving the
family would often fi nd an extra place at her children, grandchildren and great-
the holiday table for those at work who grandchildren in programs such as Little
League, 4-H, and FFA. She was the head
didn’t have a place to go.
cheerleader and team grandma at many
She leaves her family (fi ve genera-
of their sporting events.
tions) remembering her gentle spirit,
After retirement, she and her hus-
generosity, and big hugs.
Baker City, 1938-2020
T URNING B ACK THE P AGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
August 28, 1970
The board of directors of the Anthony Lakes Corpora-
tion announced today a statement of the conditions at the
ski area and effects of the Forest Service decision to reject
recent bids for road construction.
Under the new direction of area manager, Keith Petrie,
the area rose from fi nancial chaos to a position of sol-
vency during the 1969-70 ski season.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
August 28, 1995
The Crawfi sh prescribed natural fi re has gained a few
more acres the past week, but cold nights and cool days
have blocked the 297-acre blaze from doing more than
nibble at its southwest corner.
The fi re, which is about two miles southwest of An-
thony Lakes, is creeping downhill toward Crawfi sh Creek
and has little fuel in its path.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
August 27, 2010
The thousands who have been wondering for more
than three years which roads on the Wallowa-Whitman
National Forest will remain open to motor vehicles will
have to continue to exercise their patience.
The fi nal environmental impact statement for the for-
est’s Travel Management plan is scheduled to be fi nished
in March 2011, Wallowa-Whitman Supervisor Steve Ellis
said this week.
But he doubts any roads will be offi cially closed to
motor vehicles (the plan doesn’t affect snowmobiles) until
2012.
In January of this year Ellis, who has the fi nal say on the
plan, said he expected to make a decision by late summer.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
August 28, 2019
For the second time this summer, tests have detected
West Nile virus in mosquitoes trapped in the Keating Val-
ley about 15 miles east of Baker City.
Three batches of mosquitoes trapped on Aug. 15 were
infected with the virus, which the bugs can transmit
to people, according to the Baker Valley Vector Control
District.
The fi rst positive test was from a “pool” of mosquitoes
trapped July 9 in Keating Valley.
A pool consists of about 50 mosquitoes.
No mosquitoes trapped in Baker Valley, or elsewhere
in the 200,000-acre Vector Control District, which includes
most of Baker, Bowen and Keating valleys, have tested
positive for the virus this summer.
District manager Matt Hutchinson said employees have
been spraying for mosquitoes in the Keating area, and will
continue to do so until mosquito numbers drop.
There have been three confi rmed human cases of West
Nile virus in Oregon this year — two in Malheur County
and one in Harney County, according to the Oregon
Health Authority.
The virus has been found this summer in mosquitoes
in three counties in addition to Baker — Morrow (47 pools
have tested positive), Umatilla (7 pools) and Malheur (4
pools).
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LUCKY LINES, Aug. 25
St. Helens, 1937-2020
Thomas Doyle Craft, 83, died Aug. 3,
2020, at his home in St. Helens.
There will be a graveside service in
Thomas’ honor on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 2
p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker
City. There will be a reception to follow,
location to be announced by the family.
Thomas was born on April
2, 1937, at Lake City, Arkan-
sas, to Louise and Thomas
Craft. He spent most of
his life on his property in
Hermiston, while working
Thomas
as a truck driver.
Craft
Thomas loved working his
ground with his tractor, road
trips to visit family and friends, and going
to the coast. And he sure wouldn’t miss
any concerts to see his favorite country
singers. He was fortunate enough to see
his favorite country singer, Travis Tritt,
perform many times.
Thomas is survived by his brothers,
Dwayne Craft of Gassville, Arkansas, and
Dennis (Marie) Craft of Gatesville, Texas;
his sons, Rick Craft of St. Helens, and Bob
Craft of Sandy; his grandchildren, Ricky
Craft, David (Jodie) Craft, Matt (Dawn)
Craft and Courtney Craft; his great-
grandchildren, Jakob Craft, Jonah Craft,
Julian Craft and Kennedy Lynn Craft;
and numerous cousins, in-laws, nephews,
nieces and friends.
Thomas was preceded in death by his
father, Thomas Matt Craft; his mother,
Louise Jane Craft; and his brother, Daniel
Dale Craft.
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Thomas’ family, go to www.grayswestco.
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broccoli-bacon salad, apple crisp
■ MONDAY (Aug. 31): Chicken broccoli Alfredo over
fettuccine, mixed vegetables, biscuit, carrot-raisin salad,
brownies
■ TUESDAY (Sept. 1): Barbecued meatballs, rice pilaf,
broccoli-blend vegetables, bread, green salad, bread
pudding
■ WEDNESDAY (Sept. 2): Salisbury steak, potatoes and
gravy, green beans, roll, gelatin with fruit, cake
■ THURSDAY (Sept. 3): Chef’s salad, breadsticks, cottage
cheese with fruit, ice cream
Public luncheon at the Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $4.50 donation (60 and older), $6.75 for
those under 60.
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band, James, built their dream home in
McMinnville. Betty volunteered at the
McMinnville Library and contributed
1,000 hours to the OSU Master Gardener
Program.
Betty was known for her incredible
humor, her collection of a wide variety of
pets and showed her love with baking
for family and friends. Her cinnamon
rolls were to die for. In addition she held
very high standards for a beautiful home
and well-manicured yard. Betty was an
inspiration and she will be missed.
Betty is survived by her husband,
James, of Baker City; her sons, Charles
(Sandy) Lissman of Boring, and Lorrin
(Sue) Lissman of Goldendale, Washington;
her daughters, Barbara (Dennis) Baller
of Carlton, and Sam (Mike) Sullivan of
Baker City; her son-in-law, Billy Jimmy of
La Grande; her brother, Edward (Phyllis)
Smith of Parma, Idaho; as well as her 15
grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren;
several nieces, nephews and her beloved
four-legged companion, Tinkerbell.
Betty was preceded in death by her
parents; her brother, Willy Smith; her
sisters, Claudia Cramer and Lenore
Pounds; her daughter, Cheri Jimmy; and
her great-grandson, Cole Satterlee.
Those who would like to make a dona-
tion in memory of Betty may do so to Best
Friends of Baker (animal shelter, rescue
and care) through Tami’s Pine Valley
Funeral Home & Cremation Services,
P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR97834. Online
condolences can be made at www.tamis
pinevalleyfuneralhome.com
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DEATHS
Leo Keith Coller: 78, of
Baker City, died Aug. 23, 2020, at
Meadowbrook Place. A celebra-
tion of his life is planned for
Friday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. at the
Harvest Church, 3720 Birch St.,
with Pastor Brad Phillips offi ciat-
ing. To light a candle or to leave a
condolence for Leo’s family, go to
www.colestributecenter.com
Robert James Akers: 71, of
Brownsville, Oregon, died unex-
pectedly while spending time at
Anthony Lakes on Aug. 23, 2020.
No services are planned at this
time. To light a candle in memory
of Robert or to leave a condo-
lence for his family, go to www.
grayswestco.com
Zelma Bates: 87, a longtime
Baker City resident died Aug. 20,
2020, at St. Alphonsus Regional
Medical Center in Boise. Arrange-
ments are under the direction of
Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home
& Cremation Services. Online
condolences may be made at
www.tamispinevalleyfuneral
home.com
FUNERALS PENDING
Beatrix ‘Trixie’ Pennock:
Traditional graveside service will
be Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. at
Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland.
Due to COVID-19 regulations,
those attending are asked to bring
their own chairs and masks and
to remember the 6-foot social
distancing requirements. In lieu
of fl owers, the family encour-
ages memorial donations in
Trixie’s name to be made to St.
Luke’s Children’s Hospital through
Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home &
Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543,
Halfway, OR 97834, so that Trixie’s
legacy may include helping other
sick children be healed. Online con-
dolences can be made at www.
tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com
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Services Provided:
Free Pregnancy Tests
A resource
center for
Referrals for Free Ultrasounds
families
Pregnancy Options Counseling
Adoption Referrals
Prenatal, Infant Care & Parenting Classes
Maternity & Baby Clothing
Post Abortion Recovery
Helping women & men in an
Open Tues -Thurs
unplanned pregnancy.
All services free & confidential.
10 am - 5 pm
(closed for lunch)
POLICE LOG
Baker City Police
POST-PRISON SUPERVISION
VIOLATION (Baker County Parole
and Probation detainer) and
DRIVING WHILE OPERATOR’S
LICENSE SUSPENDED, AT-
TEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE
OFFICER, RECKLESS DRIV-
ING and DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS (a
second count of DUII alleges that
the defendant had previously
been convicted of the crime
three times in the 10 years’ prior
to the most recent arrest —on
July 14, 2017, and Aug. 19, 2019,
in Malheur County and on March
26, 2018, in Baker County):
Jeremy Michael Clawson, 31, of
1950 Edgewater St., 2:27 p.m.
Monday, in the 1900 block of
Main Street on the parole viola-
tion detainer; the other charges
stem from an incident that
allegedly took place about 11:45
p.m. Friday when Clawson failed
to stop for police; Clawson was
jailed on the Parole hold.
Baker County Sheriff’s
Offi ce
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLU-
ENCE OF INTOXICANTS: Brady
C. Bullock, 52, of Holladay, Utah,
10:13 p.m. Tuesday, on Interstate
84, about 10 miles south of Baker
City; cited and released.
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