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E AGLE ON V ACATION
Contributed photo
The Frazier family, Joshua and Dave, and
Traci and Ginni (not pictured) took the Eagle
on vacation to Pensacola, Florida, to watch
Mariah Frazier graduate with a bachelor’s degree
in studio art and a minor in advertising from
Pensacola Christian College on May 11. Mariah
graduated from high school in Grant County
in 2012. Dave and Joshua are holding the April
20 issue of the Eagle in which Ginni, a junior,
was on the front page in the article on the Grant
Union drama production of “Alice @ Wonderland.”
Mariah and her best friend celebrated her
graduation with a road trip to Tennessee, Virginia,
Washington, D.C., and New York, where they
trekked up to the crown of the Statue of Liberty.
Take a photo with the Eagle (print or mobile editions)
while on vacation, and email it to cheryl@bmeagle.com or
bring it to the Eagle offi ce.
- T hank Y ou -
The family of Arnold Madsen would
like to thank everyone for their
thoughts and prayers during this time
and to all who brought food and cards.
Thanks to Reverend Lee Teague, Karla
and all the people from the Assembly of
God Church for their love and support.
A special thanks to all the people from
Hospice who were there whenever we
needed them, sometimes in the middle
of the night. Thank you to Larry
Baughman, a special volunteer.
Thank you from
Wanda Madsen
Shawn & Christine Madsen & Family
Dawn & John Hershberger Family
Jamie Madsen
Kristy & Eugene Hamilton & Family
Caleb Madsen
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
O BITUARIES
E NGAGEMENTS
John Clyde Forrest
Oct. 15, 1941 — June 3, 2016
Clark — Shaffer
John Clyde Forrest, 74, died June 3 at
his Prairie City home. A memorial service
was held June 10 at Prairie City Cemetery.
Forrest was born Oct. 15, 1941, in
Prairie City, to Orrin and Mary Christina
(Cant) Forrest. He graduated from Prairie
City High School and went on to study
animal husbandry at California Polytech-
nic Institute. After graduating college, he
came home and spent his days as a ranch
owner and rancher.
In 1962, he married Virginia Harris in Prairie City. After 25 years
of marriage, they divorced.
He enjoyed team roping, race horses, livestock and golfi ng. He
was a longtime cowboy who was a successful rancher and business
man. He was a talented steer roper, both heading and heeling, and
won many buckles and saddles.
Survivors include his longtime companion, Jane Winegar of Prai-
rie City; daughters Carrie (Dennis) Forrest Caudell of Portland and
Shellie (Mark) Johnson of Portland; and grandchildren, Tyler and
Kadi Johnson and Bailey Caudell.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Ida For-
rest.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Mountain Hos-
pice through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John
Day, OR 97845.
For condolences, visit www.driskillmemorialchapel.com.
Rose Kathryn Berchtold
Feb. 28, 1921 — June 9, 2016
Rose Kathryn Berchtold, 95, died June
9 at her John Day home. No services are
planned at this time.
Berchtold was born Feb. 28, 1921, in
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Ralph and
Rose Mosholder. She graduated from
Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1939.
She worked as an executive secre-
tary for Kelco in San Diego, and Powell
School District in Powell, Wyoming. She
retired in 1984.
In 1967, she married Robert L. Berchtold in San Diego.
Her hobbies included sewing, rock hunting, gardening, hunting,
fi shing and painting. Throughout her long life, she lived in many
places in the United States and made friends wherever she was.
Survivors include her son, Dennis P. (Sandy) Sheridan of Til-
lamook; daughters, Marguerite L. Mortensen of John Day and
Jeannette M. Sheridan of John Day; fi ve grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Berchtold, in
1971; and son-in-law, John C. Mortensen.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope for Paws
through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day,
OR 97845.
For condolences, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com.
Ben Dodds
Benjamin Dodds, 87, formerly of Mt. Vernon, died June 12
at the Mothers Creek Ranch. Services are pending.
Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Memorial Chap-
el, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.
For condolences, visit www.driskillmemorialchapel.com.
Audra Clark and Joshua Shaf-
fer have announced their engage-
ment to be married.
The bride-to-be is the daugh-
ter of Jamey and Shawna Clark
of Prairie City. The prospective
groom is the son of Neil and Lisa
Shaffer of Mt. Vernon.
They were engaged on Oct. 13,
2015, in Rotorua, New Zealand,
and are planning a Sept. 10 wed-
ding at Lake Creek Youth Camp in Logan Valley.
‘My Home’
By Arionna Young
To the Blue Mountain Eagle
My home is full of imagination
even though we might have too much creation.
We are A-OK.
My family is my sunshine on a stormy day.
’Cause even though we give out,
we never give in, that’s no doubt.
We like cowboy boots and bonfi res,
nice trucks and muddy tires.
Though we don’t always require that blast
Arionna
from the past,
Young
we got along and get it done fast.
’Cause, guess what, aahh, we’re home at last.
Contributed photo
This quilt, pieced by Kim Hess and quilted by Sandy
Lachowski, was donated by Ray and Annett Perry
as part of a fundraiser for medical expenses for Curt
Pereira, who has a brain tumor.
Raffl e to benefi t Curt Pereira
Blue Mountain Eagle
JOHN DAY — A quilt
is being raffled to raise
money for medical and
travel expenses for Curt
Pereira, who is battling
brain cancer.
The floral black-, red-
and cream-colored quilt
measures about 5 by 5 feet
in size.
Tickets are $5 each and
available at the John Day
Senior Center, where the
quilt is on display.
The drawing will be
Thursday, July 7.
Robert Skeins
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Robert “Bob” Skeins, 75, died June 14 at his John Day
home. No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Memorial Chap-
el, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.
For condolences, visit www.driskillmemorial.com.
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