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A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, July 19, 2017 O BITUARIES Donald Lee Caldwell Aug. 20, 1945 - July 15, 2017 Dorothy Katherine Blasing Dec. 19, 1918 - July 5, 2017 George ‘Shiloh’ Ernest Rogers III April 25, 1974 - July 2, 2017 Donald Lee Caldwell, 71, of Hermis- ton passed away at his home on Saturday, July 15, after a long, hard battle with pul- monary fi brosis. Caldwell was born Aug. 20, 1945, in Raymond, Washington, the son of Lee and Edith (Emerson) Caldwell. He lived in South Bend, Washington, as a child where he graduated from high school in the class of 1963. After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force, where he was stationed abroad and served four years. He then moved to Washington, D.C., for a short time before moving to Hill- sboro. While living in Hillsboro, he worked at a service station and then be- gan working for the city wastewater treatment plant. With a full- time job and family, he attended Clackamas Community College, receiving his associate degree. In 1974, he moved to Hermiston to become the superintendent of the wastewater treatment plant. One of his biggest accomplish- ments was assisting in upgrading the city’s wastewater treatment system and his vision of relocating the plant to its current location in the early 1980s to keep up with the growth of the city of Herm- iston. In 1993, he took a position with the Department of Environ- mental Quality and oversaw the eastern region. He lived in Pend- leton for a short time before moving to John Day in 1997, where he worked as the public works director until his retirement in 2000. He moved back to Hermiston from John Day in 2016. Caldwell enjoyed buying and selling antiques and collect- ibles and started a business called “Grandkids Inheritance.” He was known as “Dealin’ Don” to many associates at estate sales and auctions. He enjoyed fi shing, hunting, camping and was an avid poker player. He cherished his family, and his grandchil- dren were his pride and joy. He enjoyed attending their activities and sporting events. He was involved with many community organizations, such as president of the Hermiston Band Boost- ers, where he assisted in raising money for the band to travel to Europe; Pacifi c Northwest Clean Water Association, where he received the William D. Hatfi eld Award for outstanding per- formance and professionalism in 1988; John Day City Council member from 2002-2014; actively involved in the Grant Coun- ty Senior Center in John Day; and member of the Elks Lodge for 44 years and the Eagles Lodge. Caldwell married JoAn Arnold in Hinsdale, Montana, on Aug. 1, 1967, and from this marriage two sons, Jeff and David, were born. The couple divorced many years later. He married Carolyn Mayden on Dec. 7, 1997, in Walla Walla, Washington. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of Hermiston; sons Jeff and wife, Nancy, and David and wife, Brenda; four grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Heater and Diane Hull; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Brown, and a brother, Dale Caldwell. Viewing will be held from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 21, at Burns Mortuary chapel. Burial with military honors will follow in Hermiston Cemetery. A reception will follow the graveside service. Memorial donations can be sent to Shriner’s Hospital, shriner- shospitalsforchildren.org To leave an online condolence for the family, visit burnsmortu- aryhermiston.com. Dorothy Katherine Blasing, 98, of Prairie City passed away Wednesday, July 5, at Blue Mountain Care Cen- ter in Prairie City. A service was held Tuesday, July 11, at the Prairie Baptist Church, in Prairie City. Blasing was born Dec. 19, 1918, at Manhattan, Kansas, to Julius and Me- lia Hoerman. She attended Manhattan schools and graduated from Manhattan High School. She married John “Mel” Blasing Feb. 13, 1937, in Manhattan and then headed west liv- ing in Unity, Bates and Prairie City. She was involved in many church and community activities. She was a member and president of her Home Extension group, played piano and was active in Bible school at her church. Blas- ing was also a member of the Community Choir for several years, was involved in many school activities, such as PTA, and followed her son, Larry, to many of his football and basketball games. In her younger years, she spent several summers up in the Dixie Mountain fi re lookout tower. She was on the Prairie City Cemetery board for many years. She was also in charge of the church service at the Blue Mountain Care Center on Sunday afternoons for many years and was an avid visitor at the center. She liked horseback riding, sewing crafts and anything out- doors, especially herding cattle to and from summer pastures. She is survived by her grandson Loy Blasing of Missoula, Montana; sister Helen Mann of Antioch, California; daughter- in-law Yvonne Blasing of Rapid City, South Dakota; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, John “Mel” Blasing; son, Larry Blasing; three brothers; and one sister. To leave a condolence for the family, visit driskillmemori- alchapel.com. George “Shiloh” Ernest Rogers III, 43, of Fort Hood, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 2, near Forest Service Road 24 on the Malheur National Forest. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Rogers was born April 25, 1974, in Killeen, Texas, at Fort Hood to George Rogers Jr. of Du- mas, Texas, and Brenda (Smith) Woodall of Rocky Ford, Colorado. He attended Dumas High School, where he played football and baseball. After high school, he worked in construction and lived most of his life in California. Rogers was free spirited, and he loved nature, his family and being outdoors. He is survived by his two sons, Julian Rogers of Still- water, Oklahoma, and Cedar Shylow Rain of Eureka, Cal- ifornia; father, George Rogers Jr. and his wife, Doreen, of Dumas; mother, Brenda Woodall and her husband, Carl Woodall, of Rocky Ford, Colorado; brothers Dwayne Rog- ers of Colorado and Jeff Rogers of Dumas; two half-broth- ers Adam Rogers of Dumas and Eric Rindhal of Twin Cities, Minnesota; stepsisters Jacqueline Aikman and fi an- cé, Gavin Hoskins Lorraine, of Amarillo, Texas, Clarissa McPherson and husband, Matt, of Dumas, Miranda Coon and husband, Randy, of Dumas, Gaylene Woodall and Eric Woodall of Oklahoma, Cindy Miller of Fitch, Texas, and Jennifer Miller of Grand Junction, Colorado; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. To leave a condolence for the family, visit driskillmemo- rialchapel.com. Kathryn June Pettyjohn-Flesher Sept. 17, 1957 - May 17, 2017 Kathryn June Pettyjohn-Flesher, 59, of La Grande passed away May 17 at Saint Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. No services will be held, per her request. Pettyjohn-Flesher was born in Denver City, Texas, on Sept. 17, 1957, and, at the age of 5, moved with her family to Seneca. “Khaki,” as her beloved daycare children grew to call her, spent her life working with children in her home daycare. Over 50 children were loved and cared for unconditionally by Kathy over the span of 41 years. Those who knew Pettyjohn-Flesher know she loved noth- ing more than being “the boss of everybody.” Her twice-a- year Oregon Coast trip was a highlight she looked forward to every year. She will not be forgotten. She is survived by her mother, Maryanne Pettyjohn; her husband, Michael William Flesher, of La Grande; her siblings, Jerry Wayne Pettyjohn, Margaret Meyer and Darren Petty- john; her three children, Colby Farrell, Brett Ann Wilkinson and Cale Michael Flesher; and two grandchildren, Lylyann June Wilkinson and James Walter Wilkinson II. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. To leave a condolence for the family, visit driskillmemo- rialchapel.com. About Obituaries News obituaries are a free service of the Blue Mountain Eagle. The paper accepts obituaries from the family or funeral home. Information submitted is subject to editing. Obituaries submitted to the Eagle with incorrect information may be corrected and republished as paid notices. Send obituaries by email, editorl@bmeagle.com; fax, 541- 575-1244; or mail, 195 N. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. 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