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FLORIDA
Report showed ‘major’ damage before condo collapse
BY CURT ANDERSON AND
BERNARD CONDON
Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. —
The ground-floor pool deck of
the oceanfront condominium
building that collapsed near
Miami was resting on a con-
crete structural slab that had
“major structural damage”
and needed to be extensively
repaired, according to a 2018
engineering report that also
uncovered “abundant cracking
and spalling” of concrete col-
umns, beams and walls in the
parking garage.
The report was among a se-
ries of documents released by
the city of Surfside as rescu-
ers continued to dig Saturday
through rubble in an effort to
find any of the 159 people who
remain unaccounted for after
the collapse. At least four peo-
ple were killed.
While the engineering re-
port from the firm of Mora-
bito Consultants did not warn
of imminent danger from the
damage — and it is unclear if
any of the damage observed
was responsible for the collapse
— it did note the need for ex-
tensive and costly repairs to fix
the systemic issues with Cham-
plain Towers South.
The report said the water-
proofing under the pool deck
Pedro Porta/Miami Herald
Photos of missing people are posted Friday on a fence near the site
of the Champlain Towers South Condo after the building collapsed in
Surfside, Florida.
had failed and had been im-
properly laid flat instead of
sloped, preventing water from
draining off.
“The failed waterproofing is
causing major structural dam-
age to the concrete structural
slab below these areas. Failure
to replaced the waterproofing
in the near future will cause
the extent of the concrete dete-
rioration to expand exponen-
tially,” the report said.
The firm recommended that
the damaged slabs be replaced
in what would be a major re-
pair.
Some of the damage to the
concrete in the parking garage
was minor, while other col-
umns had exposed and deteri-
orating rebar. It also noted that
many of the building’s previous
attempts to fix the columns
and other damage with epoxy
were marred by poor work-
manship and were failing.
Beneath the pool deck
“where the slab had been ep-
oxy-injected, new cracks were
radiating from the originally
repaired cracks,” the report
said.
These were all problems that
should have been dealt with
quickly, said Gregg Schlesinger,
an attorney specializing in con-
struction defects and a former
construction project engineer.
“The building speaks to us.
It is telling us we have a serious
problem,” Schlesinger said in
a telephone interview Satur-
day about the new documents.
“They (building managers)
kicked the can down the road.
The maintenance was im-
proper. These were all red flags
that needed to be addressed.
They weren’t.”
Frank Morabito, the con-
sulting firm’s president, did not
immediately respond Saturday
to an email seeking comment.
Abi Aghayere, a Drexel Uni-
versity engineering researcher,
said the extent of the damage
shown in the engineering re-
port was notable. In addition
to possible problems under
the pool, he said several areas
above the entrance drive show-
ing signs of deterioration were
worrisome and should have
been repaired immediately.
“Were the supporting mem-
bers deteriorated to the ex-
OBITUARY
June 12, 2021
She was born in South Dakota. Her family moved to
Portland, Oregon where she met her navy husband
Isom Adams. She followed him through his navy career
finally settling in Redmond.
Shirley had 3 children: Connie, Linda, and Lonnie.
8 Grandchildren: Paula, Shari, Sue, Christopher,
Lisa, John, Lonnie Jr. and Trista. 15 Great
Grandchildren: Tameeka, Anthony, Faith
Lakeesha, Austin, Clay, Tailer, Brianna,
Ashleigh, Madison, Cody, Logan, Kable,
Kohlbin and Kashdin. 1 Great Great
Grandchild: Roselynn
For full obituary please
visit mtsfh.com
OBITUARY
Kathleen “Cass” Lynn Humphrey
April 2021
Kathleen “Cass” Lynn Humphrey of Portland, Oregon-
the youngest daughter of Lyle “Pat” Kinser Dixon and
Bett e Beryl Zeller-passed away in April 2021 at 72
years old.
Cass was unfailingly supporti ve, kind, and loving to
all who knew her, and had a great sense of humor
to boot. She never had an unkind word to say about
anyone (aside from certain politi cians who shall
remain nameless).
A graduate of the University of California, Long Beach,
Cass was a brilliant medical technician, and held
positi ons at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto,
Calif., St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, Calif.,
St. Charles Health System in Bend, Ore., and Oregon
Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Ore.
Cass was a professional-level chef, whipping up Julia
Child-worthy meals for her family and friends in her
home kitchen. She loved hiking, traveling, reading,
art, and visiti ng museums and wonderful restaurants.
A longti me vegetarian and lover of animals, Cass
always strove to do her best for our planet and its
neediest people. Throughout her life, she was a
faithful volunteer at the Assistance League nonprofi t
in Greater Portland, Ore.; in Bend, Ore.; and in Long
Beach, Calif. When she lived in Long Beach, Cass was
the Director of the Children’s Museum.
But Cass’s greatest joy in life was undoubtedly her
adoring family, who are heartbroken by her loss. She
is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; three
perfect grandchildren; two siblings and siblings-in-
law; and her beloved cat, Ruby. She was preceded in
death by her parents. A private memorial service will
be held this summer for immediate family; in lieu of
fl owers, memorial contributi ons may be made to the
Assistance League of Greater Portland, Ore.
OBITUARY
James John Lawgates
Jim was born in Tokyo, Japan and moved to the US
when he was six years old with his mother, father and
two brothers. He is survived by his wife of 39 years,
Cathy.
Shirley Adams
She was the age of 85 and had the
blessing of passing in her own home in
Redmond, Oregon.
said. “Buildings in America
do not just fall down like this.
There is a reason. We need to
find out what that reason is.”
The 12-story tower’s collapse
Thursday morning has also
raised questions over whether
other similar buildings are in
danger.
“This is a wake-up call for
folks on the beach,” Schlesinger
said. “The scary portion is the
other buildings. You think this
is unique? No.”
Details of the building’s 40-
year recertification inspection
will be made public once they
are completed, Surfside Town
Clerk Sandra McCready wrote
in an email.
June 27, 1953 - April 27, 2021
OBITUARY
Shirley Adams was requested by God to
live in Heaven on June 12th of 2021.
tent that a critical structural
element or their connections
failed leading to progressive
collapse?” he wrote in an email
to the AP after reviewing the
report. “Were there other areas
in the structure that were badly
deteriorated and unnoticed?”
The building was in the
midst of its 40-year recertifi-
cation process, which requires
detailed structural and electri-
cal inspections. In an interview
Friday, Surfside Mayor Charles
Burkett said he wasn’t sure if
the inspection had been com-
pleted, but he said it may con-
tain vital clues.
“It should have been a very
straightforward thing,” Burkett
Maurice Eugene Pruitt
August 4, 1931 - May 8, 2021
Maurice Eugene Pruitt - aka Maury- Mort - Reece;
sports afi cionado, lover of people, his family and life,
died on May 8, 2021.
Maurice was born August 4, 1931 in Armstrong County,
Texas to Wesley Leland and Odella (Brown) Pruitt . He
ran in the fi elds of Claude, Texas with a whole herd of
cousins and siblings (he could count up to 50 cousins
but could not remember the rest). In 1940, the family
moved to California where he graduated from Pomona
High School in 1948.
He proudly fought in the Korean War as a tank driver for
acti ve duty, then in Japan for occupati on duty where
he competed in pistol and baseball teams. As an E-6
(Sgt. 1st class), he fi nished his military service training
recruits at Fort Knox.
Maurice reacquainted with Helen Peirsol Dooley at their
20th high school reunion and married on December 7,
1968. This led to a move to Bend, Oregon, in 1972 with
the plan to raise catt le. That did not happen; instead,
they became involved in land development beginning
with the 200 acre Los Serranos subdivision. Together,
they sponsored a professional golfer for three years.
Maurice’s work included many areas: Post Offi ce
dispatch clerk 7 years; on sale beverage industry; and
22 years in the golf industry at Eagle Crest and Brasada.
His outside and community acti viti es included the Bend
High School Music Boosters; the local American Heart
Associati on; a volunteer at Mt. View high school in
the basketball, football and golf sports programs. He
coached Litt le League and Babe Ruth baseball sports
programs in Bend and has been a member of several
Bend fraternal organizati ons.
A loving niece so eloquently wrote this about her uncle.
“He was stubborn, opinionated and lord help you if you
used the word “like” improperly or said “ya know.” (He
would always say he didn’t know and that’s why you’re
telling me). But he loved with his whole heart, hugged
with his whole giant body and if he loved you - you knew
it without a doubt. He had the best stories and was a
friend to just about every person he ever met; unless
he wasn’t a fan and then you probably knew that too.
I think he had a friend in just about every town in the
west coast and taught me the importance of keeping
in touch with those you care about. I can only imagine
how many people in the world felt like they were
important to him, because they were, but I know above
all he loved his beloved wife Helen of 52 years and his
kids, grandkids, and siblings with all that he had.”
Maurice was getti ng ready to play 18 holes of golf on
the day he slipped and fell and fractured his right hip.
He passed on May 8, 2021 from complicati ons from the
fall.
Maurice is survived by his wife, Helen, daughters, Karen
Lee Dooley (Eugene), Annett e Reuel Hoelscher (David
Hoelscher- Kirkland, WA), and son, John Robert Dooley
(American Canyon, CA); eight grandchildren and four
great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Genung (Rancho
Cucamonga, CA), Evelyn Christi ansen (Anacortes, WA)
and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins. He was
preceded in death by his parents and brother, Leland
Wilburn Pruitt .
A celebrati on of life will be held August 4, 10:00 a.m. to
noon, at the Bend Golf and Country Club. If you wish to
make a donati on in Maurice’s memory, please consider
a favorite local charity. Visit the online registry for the
family at www.niswonger-reynolds.com
The other people in Jim’s life include Cathy’s siblings
and their spouses, Vicki and David Joseph of Arizona;
Wendy and Vernon Sexton of Bend; Mark and Brenda
Esti ll of Canada; Jeff Esti ll of Portland and many nieces
and nephews and their children.
Jim was both a courier and dispatcher at Pony Express
in Portland for many years prior to moving to Bend.
When Jim and Cathy fi rst moved to Bend in 1991,
Jim started Summit Sushi in Bend making and selling
sushi in grocery stores and up at Mt. Bachelor. Jim’s
long career in produce included nine years at Newport
Market, a year at both Natures and Walmart and
ending at Food For Less where he was forced to reti re
due to his illness.
Jim grew up in Japan; Benicia, California; Ketchikan,
Alaska before ulti mately ending up in Salem, Oregon.
He loved to travel and being outdoors and was a
fi sherman and hunter, and was at all ti mes a kind and
compassionate human being.
A celebrati on of life will be held at Hollinshead Barn
on July 10th at 10:30 am. In lieu of fl owers, cards
and notes are welcome. A bench honoring Jim’s
life will be placed by Bend Parks and Recreati on
someti me in the next year as conditi ons allow. If you
would like to donate towards the bench, please visit
www.gofundme.com/f/celebrati ng-jim-lawgates
OBITUARY
Patricia Perkins
May 27, 1939 - June 14, 2021
PERKINS, Patricia Belle,
“Patt y” (Olson), age 82 of
Redmond, OR passed away
peacefully with loved ones
near on Monday June 14,
2021 aft er a courageous
batt le with cancer.
Patt y was born in Lake City
MN to Marti n and Stella
Olson on May 27, 1939 and
was the last child to join
the family which included 4
sisters and 5 brothers.
On June 9, 1956 Patt y
married Thomas (Tom) Eugene Kane, they went on
to have 4 children together, Anthony (Tony), Cynthia
(Cindy), Sherry, and Kelly. Later Patt y and Tom divorced
and Tom passed away in February of 1973. Patt y has a
5th child, Paul Hughes.
On June 6, 1973 Patt y married Gary Russell Perkins.
Patt y loved to spend ti me with family, garden, travel
and shop. Patt y worked as a Manager in the resale
clothing business unti l she reti red in 1998 aft er Gary’s
passing. In their 25 years together they welcomed 3
granddaughters, Britt any, Jamie and Heather and 4
grandsons Jacob, Brandon, Patrick and Bryan.
Patt y was blessed with 13 great grandchildren, Hailey,
Amelia, Sidney, Brayden, Jesse, Anthony, Alex, Isaac,
Caitlin, MacKenna, Bryce, Jaxson and Elijah. She loved
spending ti me with the kids and they loved their ti me
with her. She will be deeply missed by everyone including
the family dog Wally.
In lieu of fl owers, contributi ons may be made to the
St Charles Foundati on. A private celebrati on of life is
planned for a later date. Services provided by Redmond
Memorial Chapel, (541) 548-3219.