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Mary Ann Lambeth
June 10, 1934 – Feb. 6, 2015
Mary Ann Lambeth, 80, of John
Day, died Feb. 6 at Blue Mountain
Hospital in John Day. Services will
be held at a later date.
Mrs. Lambeth was born June
10, 1934, in Council Bluffs, Iowa,
to Lloyd and Ruth Susie Reyn-
olds. At age 5, she was taken in
as a foster child to a family in Las
Vegas, after her father was gunned
down while serving as an airman
in the service during World War II in his second tour of
duty.
She attended many schools in Las Vegas, Harper, Med-
ford and Grants Pass.
On March 15, 1950, she married Merrill Lambeth in
Reno, Nev. They moved to Canyon City, where her hus-
band’s parents lived.
She raised six children, and helped raise
six
grandchildren.
She
also
worked
provid-
ing in-home care and housekeeping for 20 years.
Her other jobs included: cook in many local restau-
rants, assistant to a bookkeeper, and delivering meals-
on-wheels for the senior center until she could no longer
drive.
Her hobbies included gardening, bingo, knitting and cro-
cheting. While living at Valley View Assisted Living Facil-
ity, she and another resident often crocheted hats for local
babies and children.
She was a member of the First Christian Church.
She is survived by sisters, Patricia Reynolds of Oregon
and Mary Kay of California; brother, William Summerville
of Iowa; three half-brothers, all of Iowa; sons, Jerry Lam-
beth of Mt. Vernon, Ron Lambeth of Prairie City and Bob
Lambeth of Alaska; daughters Jean Wennstrom of Idaho,
Sharon of Florida and Wanda Chandler of John Day; 23
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mer-
rill Lambeth; and brother, Lloyd (Reynolds)
Simpson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Chris-
tian Church of John Day or a charity of one’s choice,
through Driskill Memorial Chapel 241 S. Canyon Blvd.
John Day, OR 97845.
Jayne Adam Thompson
James Brian and Jennifer Lau-
rie Thompson of Canyon City an-
nounce the birth of their son, Jayne
Adam Thompson, at 9:21 p.m. Dec.
30, at Blue Mountain Hospital in
John Day. He weighed 6 pounds, 15
ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Grandparents are Rick and Kathy
Thompson of John Day, and Brian and Victoria Mitchell of
Fresno, Calif.
Richard Neil McKinley
October 1, 1943 - February 6, 2015
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Eola Cunningham
Eola Cunningham, 87, of John Day, died Feb. 11 at Blue Mountain
Care Center in Prairie City. A memorial service was held Feb. 15.
Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Memorial Chapel,
241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.
Gerald Pearl
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Gerald Pearl, 78, of John Day, died Feb. 13 at Blue Mountain
Care Center in Prairie City. No services are planned at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Mountain Hos-
pice through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd.,
John Day, OR 97845.
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Gerald ‘Jerry’ Mills
Jan. 26, 1957 – Feb. 9, 2015
Gerald “Jerry” Mills, 58, died Feb. 9 at his Mt. Vernon
home. A memorial service was held Feb. 15, at the Mt. Vernon
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Mr. Mills was born Jan. 26, 1957, in Prairie City, to Grady
Mills and Thelma Asher.
He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to hunt and fish. He
also enjoyed playing cards, and was an excellent poker player.
Survivors include his children, Eric (Amy) Mills of Lake Ste-
vens, Wash., and Erin (Debbie) Hernandez of Killeen, Texas;
brother, Kenny Mills of John Day; sisters, Glenda Molyneux
of Pendleton and Virginia Mills of Mt. Vernon; granddaughter,
Kaitlyn Mills; and stepchildren, Penny (Ryan) Little of Stayton
and Patrick (Rebekah) Brooks of Chico, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army
through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John
Day, OR 97845.
Zane Adam Pine
Sept. 4, 1986 – Feb. 4, 2015
Zane Adam Pine, 28, of Prairie City, died Feb. 4. A private
graveside service was held Feb. 12, and a memorial service on
Feb. 15 at the Assembly of God Church in Prairie City.
Mr. Pine was born Sept. 4, 1986, in Prairie City, to Danny
Pine and Lisa Keith. He attended Prairie City High School.
His hobbies included playing guitar, cooking, riding dirt
bikes, and spending time in the outdoors. He had a passion of
the military and its history. He dreamed of joining the military,
but injuries prevented it.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Prairie
City. His greatest accomplishment was his son, Logan.
He taught himself to play guitar and for hours, played along
with his favorite bands.
Survivors include his mother, Lisa Keith of Canyon City;
father, Danny Pine of The Dalles; brother, Wade Keith of Prai-
rie City; son, Logan Shenk of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Shayleen
Pine and Teareni Pine, both of The Dalles; stepfather, Tom Al-
sup of Prairie City; stepmother, Rachel Kendall; grandmother,
Earlene Durant of Prairie City; and numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Logan, sister, Dan-
ielle; grandfathers Frank and Keith; and grandparents Pine.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Zane
Pine through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd.,
John Day, OR 97845.
Mary Jane Vik
March 30, 1924 – Feb. 4, 2015
Mary Jane Vik, 90, died Feb. 4 at her Mt. Vernon home. A
memorial service was held Feb. 11 at Driskill Memorial Chapel
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Mrs. Vik was born March 30, 1924, in Strathcona, Minn., to
Abdo and Mable (Johnson) Raymond.
Throughout her life, her employment included Oregon State
Parks, grocery stores and housekeeping, in addition to being a
homemaker.
She enjoyed spending time with animals; riding four-wheel-
ers; playing harmonica, which she taught herself to play; sing-
ing; attending rodeo and sporting events; and going to church.
She was known as a character who brought joy to many lives.
Survivors include her daughter, JoAnn (Lee) Anderson of
Salome, Ariz.; son, Danny Vik of Oregon; sisters, Ruby Roth
and Delphine Goff, both of Minnesota; granddaughter, Jaliegh
Anderson of Texas; grandson, Todd Anderson of Wisconsin;
and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Virgil Raymond.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian
Church through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon
Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.
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