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A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle MISSING PERSON! Wednesday, February 28, 2018 O BITUARIES Peggy J. Cloud Aug. 9, 1935 - Feb. 21, 2018 Betty Jo (Wyllie) Peterson-Sigler April 13, 1937 - Feb. 21, 2018 Peggy J. Cloud, 82 of Littleton, Colorado, passed away Feb. 21, after a short but courageous battle with can- cer. No services will be held. She was born on Aug. 9, 1935, in the family home in Canyon City to Dewey and Mildred Benson. She attended Mt. Vernon schools and graduated high school in 1953. On Sept. 3, 1954, she married Lyle Cloud in Mt. Vernon. She is survived by husband, Lyle; children Ron, Roger, Karen and Kevin (Kim); one grandson; siblings Loyce Phillips of John Day, Jack Benson (Marlene) of Canby and Sherrie Allen (Harley) of Mt. Vernon; brother-in- law Roger A. Cloud of Mt. Vernon; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Betty Jo (Wyllie) Peter- son-Sigler, 80, of Pendleton passed away on Feb. 21. She was born on April 13, 1937, in Klamath Falls to Walter and Mildred (Smith) Wyl- lie. She grew up in Dayville, where she attended elementary school. She later moved and attended Van- couver High School, graduating in 1955. She attended University of Portland and received her Bachelor of Arts from University of Oregon in 1959. She married Pete Peterson in The Dalles in 1958 and welcomed two children. After their separation and divorce, she married John Sigler in Woodburn in 1980. She traveled throughout the United States, Europe and Canada, but her favorite spot was the island nation of Grenada in the West In- dies, where she met lots of friends in the later part of her life. She was involved with planning commissions in Woodburn and St. Paul. Her passion was education, and she served as a Spanish teacher at Parkrose High School and as a substitute teacher at Woodburn and St. Paul high schools. In 2004, she moved to Pendleton where she enjoyed retirement. She also loved huckleberry picking, fishing, puzzles, embroidery and parties. She was predeceased by her ex-husband, Pete Peterson, and husband, John Sigler. She is survived by her children, Kristen (Mark) Kirsch of Pendleton and Dr. Ross (Dr. Wendy) Peterson of Ben- ton City, Washington; four grandchildren; brother, J (Dixie) Wyllie of Gresham; and two stepsons, Chris Sigler of San Jose, California, and Tim Sigler of Portland. A celebration of life will be held in the spring in Dayville. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrange- ments. Visit burnsmortuary.com to sign the online guest- book. James Neal Miller Dec. 7, 1952 - Feb. 17, 2018 29-year-old Drew Langton returned home after a family vacation and was last seen leaving his Pendleton residence Monday, Feb. 26 at approximately 11 a.m. • Drew is 5’8”, 180 pounds with blue eyes. • Drew drives a 2006 black Ford Freestyle, Oregon plate 627KEN. His phone has been turned off and there has not been any communication with family or friends which is uncharacteristic of him. If you have seen Drew please contact Pendleton Police Department’s 24-hour dispatch center 541-966-3650 J OIN US ON F ACEBOOK James Neal Miller, 65, passed away Feb. 17. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. March 17 in the new gymnasium at Prairie City High School, with dinner to follow in the school cafeteria. Miller was born Dec. 7, 1952, in Prairie City. He was a lifelong resi- dent of Grant County, including Izee, Prairie City and Canyon City. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent his entire working life out- doors, logging and gold mining. He is survived by his wife, Nita Miller; child Kristen (Cal- vin) Simerson; stepsons Jason (Alessia) Cyrus and John Mi- chael (Tami) Cyrus; brothers Chris Miller and Marty (Hollie) Miller; sister Cathy (Patrick) Workman; three grandchildren; nieces; nephews; extended family; and dear friends. He was loved by all. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Terrie Miller. To offer condolences to his family, visit driskillmemori- alchapel.com. Marla Coalwell Marla Coalwell, 64, of John Day died Saturday, Feb. 24, at her home. There will not be a service, but for those who would like to make a memorial donation, the family sug- gests The Ronald McDonald House or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences may be shared at tamispinevalleyfu- neralhome.com. Rosetta Riley Rosetta Riley, 69, of Prairie City, formerly of Haines, died Feb. 21 at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day sur- rounded by her family. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. For those who would like to make a donation in her memory, the family suggests Best Friends of Baker or Hope4Paws: Grant County through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences may be shared at tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com. M ONUMENT S CHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — J ANUARY 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 cor- rected and republished as paid notices. Send obituaries by email, editor@bmeagle. com; fax, 541-575-1244; or mail, 195 N. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. For more information, or to inquire about a paid memorial, call 541-575-0710. facebook.com/MyEagleNews Did you know Grant County Veterans Services Officer is available to assist YOU in applying for all VA benefits you may be entitled to? Beginning March 7th we will only be open for Dinner Tavin Desadier Second grade We will be featuring Local Ranchers by serving Country Natural Beef. See your Grant County Veteran Services Officer today for more information, located at Grant County Court House. Katee Hoffman Drew Wilburn 10th grade Thank you to everyone who supported our lunches. 10am-4pm Monday-Friday 541-620-8057 35442 NEW HOURS WILL BE 4:45pm to 10pm • Tuesday - Saturday. 42977 Attention Grant County Veterans: Call for reservations SNAFFLE BIT DINNER HOUSE 830 S Canyon Blvd, John Day | 541-575-2426 A man wakes up in the morning after sleeping on an ADVERTISED BED, in ADVERTISED PAJAMAS. 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