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Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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Tim Barott
Jan. 8, 1954 - Oct. 11, 2017
Tim Barott, 63, of Spray passed away Wednesday, Oct.11,
at his home. A service will be held by the family at a later date.
Barott was born on Jan. 8, 1954, in Burns to Rod and Dodie
Barott. He attended Grant Union High School in John Day. Af-
ter high school, he went on to work for various logging compa-
nies. In November of 1971, he married Debby Gilbert in Spray.
Barott enjoyed building juniper furniture and was very proud
to have a large accumulation of very good friends across the
western United States.
Barott is survived by his mother, Doris Barott, of Seneca;
sister Renee Nelson of Seneca; sister Teresa Aasness of Canyon
City; brother Pat Barott of Medford; son Boone Barott of Waro,
Texas; son Baylon Barott of Winston; daughter Jaylene Barott
of Bend; daughter Jessie Galusha of Albany; son Lonnie Lewis
of Tyler, Texas; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchil-
dren.
Memorial contributions may be made through Driskill Me-
morial Chapel to assist the family with funeral expenses.
To leave a condolence for the family, visit driskillmemori-
alchapel.com.
By Angel Carpenter
Blue Mountain Eagle
Donations are starting to
trickle in for the Veterans Gift
Shop, including 55 afghans
handmade by John Day resi-
dent Lois Wacken.
The gifts, including shirts,
toys, pajamas and more, are
being accepted at Mosier’s
Home Furnishings in John
Day and will be donated to
the Portland VA Medical Cen-
ter, allowing veterans at the
facility to “shop” for free for
their families.
Ruth Harris, who spear-
heads the event through the
American Legion Auxiliary,
said donations will be accept-
ed through Friday, Nov. 10.
“They shop for one gift for
each family member,” Har-
ris said. “I collect things all
through the year. ... anything I
see that would be a good gift.”
She said some gift ideas
include men’s flannel shirts,
toys for youngsters and
small appliances.
“Anything a family would
enjoy,” she said.
Wacken was in her home
Monday, crocheting her first
afghan, which will be donat-
ed to next year’s Veterans
Gift Shop.
She said she’s donated
50-60 afghans for the past
10 years.
It takes about a week to
complete one afghan, she
said, “depending on how
many games are on.”
Wacken said she likes to
crochet while watching the
World Series on television,
and she’ll also work on her
hobby while watching the
Seattle Seahawks and the
Portland Trailblazers.
She said she’s grateful for
people who donate yarn to
her cause.
“I want to thank Ruth and
the thrift store,” she said. “A
lady from Burns also gave
me a big box of yarn.”
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Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter
John Day resident Lois Wacken donated 55 afghans to this year’s Veterans Gift Shop
Window at Mosier’s Home Furnishings. On Monday, she started on her first afghan,
which she plans to donate for next year’s gift shop event.
She added, “It’s great.
It gives me something to
do, and I know I’m helping
someone.”
Harris, president of the
Ellis Tracy Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary,
has been organizing the gift
drive for about 20 years. She
said she especially appre-
ciates the volunteers who
transport the gifts to the
medical center.
For more information,
call Harris at 541-575-0076
or Mosier’s at 541-575-
0649.
Thank You
Donated items to the Veterans Gift Shop are being
accepted at Mosier’s Home Furnishings where they’ll
be on display until they are delivered to the Portland VA
Medical Center on Nov. 10.
Jake, Krista, Kelsee & Tyler Wilson, for all your
help during David’s illness. Your love and com-
passion was endless; I love you for being there for
me. Also, thanks to Hospice, which was there for
us day or night, at our every call. You were awe-
some. Also for the many phone calls from family
and friends.
Thank you again,
Shirley Furgerson
P.S. The hobbies were H.O scale toy trains, wood
working, and gardening!
Robert Laurel Hendricks
June 17, 1939 - Oct. 22, 2017
Robert Laurel Hendricks, 78, passed away Sunday, Oct. 22,
in Layton, Utah. Hendricks was born on June 17, 1939, in Ash-
ton, Idaho, to Lula Rachel McLane and Carl Ralph Hendricks.
While growing up, his family lived in Seneca where his
mother taught school for many years. He graduated from Sen-
eca Elementary School in 1953, Grant Union High School in
1957 and the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New
York, in 1962.
He worked as an offi cer sailing the Pacifi c Ocean, mostly on
oil tankers. Then he worked for many years as a marine ship’s
pilot out of Homer, Alaska. He retired to his parents’ home near
Banks. He moved to Layton, Utah, two years ago to live nearer
to his surviving nieces and nephews who will miss his generous
and loving spirit.
He was preceded in death by his brother Carl Clayne Hen-
dricks.
He is survived by sisters Marie (Jim) Rhodes of Valencia,
California, and Ann (Bill) Covington of Southern Pines, North
Carolina, and several nieces and nephews.
No service is planned at this time.
Melvin A. Kite
Nov. 12, 1919 - Oct. 25, 2017
Melvin A. Kite, 97, of John Day passed away Wednesday,
Oct. 25, at Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City. A grave-
side service was held Monday, Oct. 30, at the Canyon City
Cemetery.
Kite was born in Yreka, California, on Nov. 12, 1919, to Al-
pheus W. Kite and Mae L. (Baker) Kite. He served two years
in the United States Army and then went on to become a heavy
equipment operator for numerous companies. He married Thel-
ma L. Gentis in Winnemucca, Nevada, in June of 1966.
Kite enjoyed woodworking, gardening and attending events
at the John Day Senior Center. He was also a member of the
American Legion.
He was preceded in death by a sister.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Kite, of Prairie City; son
Jerry Kite and wife, Sherry, of Utah; stepson Walt Gentis
and wife, Donna, of Canyon City; stepson Steve Gentis and
wife, Nancy, of Tigard; half-brother LaDell Merk and wife,
Margret, of Payette, Idaho; half-sister Alma Fisk of Coun-
cil, Idaho; and numerous grandchildren and great-grand-
children.
Memorial contributions may be made to the John Day Se-
nior Center through Driskill Memorial Chapel.
To leave a condolence for the family, visit driskillmemori-
alchapel.com.
Gordon Mitchell
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Gordon Mitchell passed away Thursday, Oct. 26, in John
Day. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the
Prairie City Cemetery.
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Blue Mountain Care Center wishes to
recognize the Foundation, all the volunteers,
donors and attendees at the Blue Mountain
Healthcare Foundation Dinner and Auction.
Thank you for your support!
Those who came to know you best
had very often found.....
That many days were brighter just
because you were around.
Now we’ll all remember your
friendship very much.
And we’re all so very grateful for
the times that our lives touched.