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P RAIRIE C ITY S TUDENTS
OF THE M ONTH — O CTOBER
Prairie City honor roll,
fi rst nine weeks
Blue Mountain Eagle
Shaelynn Bice
Grade: 10
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Seniors
4.0 GPA: Sierra Dahlen,
Josiah Hoeffner, Dorran Wil-
son, and Brianna Zweygardt.
Honor roll (3.5-3.99 GPA):
Cassie Hire, Mariah McClung,
Aitor Ansotegui, Danner Da-
vis and Megan Camarena.
Juniors
Honor roll (3.5-3.99 GPA):
Levi Burke, Lane Williams
and Deja Amsden.
Honorable mention (3.0-
3.49 GPA): Haley Pfefferkorn,
Paige Moore and Jonathan
Lawrence.
Sophomores
4.0 GPA: JoLynne Ashley
and Shaelynn Bice.
Honor roll (3.5-3.99 GPA):
Johna Long, Jessica Reames
and Aleah Johns.
Honorable mention (3.0-
3.49 GPA): Connor Jones,
Carson McKay, Rilee Em-
Cole Teel
Grade: 7
In Memory Of Toni Taylor Goodwin
Toni’s family would like to thank everyone who sent cards
and flowers and made contributions to the hospital
foundation. We also want to thank Dr. Lieuallen, Dr. Blair,
the entire hospital nursing staff and the home healthcare
staff for their outstanding care this past year. Your
continual compassionate care will never be forgotten.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.
mel, Emily Ennis and Jacob
McHatton.
Freshmen
4.0 GPA: Aries Bice, Bran-
don Horrell, Jayden Winegar
and Declan Zweygardt.
Honor roll (3.5-3.99 GPA):
Caitlin Willet and Katie Hire.
Honorable mention (3.0-
3.49 GPA): Samantha Work-
man and Jojari Field.
Eighth-graders
Honor roll (3.5-3.99
GPA): Marcus Judd and Riley
Reames.
Honorable mention (3.0-
3.49 GPA): Hannah Wall and
Tianna Lawrence.
Seventh-graders
Honor roll (3.5-3.99 GPA):
Kaitlynne Ashley, Laken
McKay, Cole Teel and Leif
Rausch.
Honorable mention (3.0-
3.49 GPA): Paige Shaw, Betty
Ann Wilson and Boe Work-
man.
O BITUARIES
Wayne H. Foss
May 19, 1943 - Oct. 30, 2017
Wayne H. Foss, 74, of John Day passed away Monday, Oct.
30, at his home. A celebration of life will be held May 19, 2018,
with the time and location to be announced later.
Foss was born May 19, 1943, to Robert Foss and Evelyn Foss
(Dettman) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Muk-
wonago High School in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. He then joined
the United States Marine Corps in 1960, achieving the rank of
corporal before separating in 1964. He married Marilyn Graff in
Genesee Depot, Wisconsin, on Oct. 8, 1966.
Foss worked for 45 years as an operating engineer, heavy
equipment operator and construction worker, retiring in 2013. He
enjoyed woodworking, furniture restoration, hunting, camping,
horseback riding and riding ATVs. He was proud of his accom-
plishments as an entrepreneur, running a tree service business,
furniture restoration business and portable saw mill business as
well as building his family’s log house. He was also a member of
the Wales Volunteer Fire Department and EMT services.
He was preceded in death by his brother Lyle Foss.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Foss, of John Day; daughter
Michele and husband, William McManama, of John Day; daugh-
ter Kimberly Heathcote of John Day; and one granddaughter.
To leave a condolence for the family, visit driskillmemorial-
chapel.com.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I’ve found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life’s been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hears, and peace to thee
God wanted me now, He set me free.
– Author Unknown
The Eagle/Angel Carpenter
Marjean Koser stirs tomato-rice soup Wednesday, Oct.
4, at the Prairie City Senior Center. Koser, who is the
new head cook at the center, said senior lunches aren’t
just for seniors.
New head cook serves
hearty meals for all
By Angel Carpenter
Blue Mountain Eagle
The smell of tomato-rice
soup wafted through the
Prairie City Senior Center
as hungry diners lined up for
lunch.
Head cook Marjean Kos-
er, who started in Septem-
ber, stirred the large pot of
soup as assistant Tom Roark
fl ipped ham and cheese sand-
wiches on the grill. The lun-
cheon was also served with
broccoli salad and generous
portions of spicy apple cake.
Koser said she started as
assistant cook last summer,
when Roark was head cook.
Then they switched spots.
Roark said he prefers assist-
ing.
“Tom is a big help to me,”
Koser said. “He’s the brawn.”
They serve, on average, 50
to 60 people each Wednesday
at noon. Home deliveries are
also made for any people who
are homebound. Everyone is
invited, not just seniors.
Koser said she’s cooked
big family meals before —
she’s usually in charge of her
family’s Thanksgiving din-
ners — but “not this big,” she
said.
She said her favorite part
of the job is planning the
menus, arranging them a
Lynne Marie Wilson
Thank You
The family of Melvin Kite
December 18, 1943 – September 21, 2017
wishes to thank friends and
A long-time resident of John Day, Lynne was born to Zelmer L. and Eva M.
(Noland) Culver in Newberg, Oregon. She attended high school in Junction
City and graduated in 1962. At the age of 73, Lynne passed away peacefully
at home, surrounded by her family. At her request, no services will be held.
Lynne’s remains were cremated and a small family gathering will be held at
a later date.
Lynne will be remembered for her love of music, teaching and playing the
fiddle. At the age of ten, she was an accomplished violinist and participated
in the Eugene Community Orchestra and Junior Symphony, among other
musical events. Lynne won many awards through the Old Time Fiddlers
Association and played fiddle in several bands, the last being a local band
named Yarrow. Although she mostly taught violin, she was gifted with a
natural ability to play any instrument. She especially enjoyed jamming with
friends and family. Lynne enjoyed the outdoors, Arizona desert, wildlife,
fishing and huckleberry picking. She will be remembered for her quick-
witted sense of humor, and missed by many.
She is survived by her children, Jeff (Brenda) Gran of Front Royal, VA; Karen
(Walter) Rodriguez of John Day, OR; and Debbie (Daran) Sagvold of
month in advance.
“I like baking cakes. I like
soups and casseroles and en-
joy putting them together and
fi nding the recipes,” she said.
Koser said she and her
husband, Ken, decided to re-
tire in Prairie City four years
ago, because Ken had fond
memories of hunting in the
area with his dad when he was
a young man.
“My husband came here
(to the center) before just to
meet people, and that’s how
I got my start coming to the
senior center,” she said.
“It’s a bunch of nice peo-
ple that we cook for,” Koser
said. “I enjoy feeding people.
I like seeing their smiles.”
A special upcoming event
is the Thanksgiving meal,
served on Wednesday, Nov.
22, when the diners are invit-
ed to bake a pie to share.
Harold Preston is president
of the center, the corporation,
kitchen, site committee and
building. The board of direc-
tors oversees the overall func-
tion.
Frances Preston is chair-
woman of the board of direc-
tors and vice chair of the site
committee.
Anyone who would like to
rent the senior center can con-
tact Prairie City Mayor Jim
Hamsher at 541-620-2861.
relatives who attended his
service, sent flowers and cards,
McLeod, ND; brother Robert (Billy) Culver of
Murphy, NC; grandchildren Kati (Rick) Snodgrass
of John Day, OR; Christopher Neely of John Day,
OR; Rebekah (David) Rayo of John Day, OR;
Stephanie (Gerri) Rodriguez of John Day, OR;
Philip (Robin) Rodriguez of John Day, OR;
Kathryn (Kyle) Funseth of Fargo, ND; Nicole
Smith of Falkville, AL; Daniel Sagvold of McLeod,
ND; Jason (Kasey) Gran of Bentonville, VA; Tyler
(Jordyn) Gran of Kaneohe; and four great
grandchildren.
Paid for by the family of Lynne Wilson
and brought food.
Special thanks to the
senior center for hosting
the reception.
Thelma Kite & family
Gordon Mitchell
Gordon was born in Post Falls, Idaho on January
12, 1930, to Fred and Daisy Davis-Mitchell.
While Gordon was young, his family moved a lot
looking for work. He was one of 9 children,
Walt, Earl, Dale, Stan, Louise, Irene, Margaret
and Ida Mae.
His dad was a hard worker but had a weakness to
alcohol and cards so things were tough for the
family. At the age of 11 his mother had him go with a family to Vale,
Oregon that owned a bakery. He loved working there because he always had
a full stomach. But someone turned them in for child labor so they gave him
enough money for a bus ticket back to Portland. But Gordon knew he
needed to stay in Eastern Oregon. It was tough – no food, no bed, and no
money.
He was hitch-hiking between Vale and Ontario, Oregon, as Gordon always
said, “A Canadian cowboy saved his life”. Gordon said that everything he
knows that is good, Vern and Mary Hollopeter taught him. They treated him
just like a son. They took him home, bought him 2 sets of clothes, cowboy
boots, a big cowboy hat, and gave him a job.
He loved the ranch work but for fun, he played baseball on Sundays with a
town team and went to The Grange for social dancing. That’s where he met
his first love, Dorothy Goodell. They married in 1950; he commonly called
her “the wife”. Together they had 4 girls, Gloria, Glenda, Janet and Debbie.
Gordon was never without a job and he worked for various ranches. Each
ranch that hired him would pay him a little more to get him. He worked at
different mills and during winter break would go to work for Ricco
Ranches, he said he would work there until the mill started back up, but
he stayed and worked there for 20 years. Then he worked at the Hines
Mill in John Day as a saw filler. In 1988, he lost Dorothy to cancer. He
was so lonely he bought The Hitchin’ Post so he could work two jobs to
keep himself busy.
In 1992, he decided he was tired of being alone, so set his sights for a
widow, Sharon Holliday Murray. He sent so many flowers; he was
dubbed with the name of “Mr. Dozen Roses”! They married August 3,
1992. They had a great life together, traveling and doing family
activities.
Gordon was a man of few words- and those few words were sometimes
a mystery to understand. When he retired, he took up golf. He loved it
and made some great golf buddies. He also loved to fish, hunt, play
cards, and spend time with family.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sharon, four daughters; Gloria
and Bruce Blume of Kasilof, Alaska, Glenda and Bill Cunningham of
Prineville, Oregon. Janet and Rob Rude of John Day, Oregon, Debbie
and John Sanowski of Prairie City, Oregon, seven grandkids, 12 great
grandkids, 1 great, great grandkid, one brother Dale Mitchell and one
sister Ida Mae. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy,
and six siblings.
His memory and love for family will stay in our hearts forever.
Because of Gordon’s love for children, in lieu of flowers, the family
asks that any contributions are made to John Day, Canyon City Parks
and Rec Scholarship Program to help kids whose families cannot afford
sports fees.
Paid for by the family of Gordon Mitchell
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