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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
O BITUARIES
Lois Marie (Affeld) Bronson
Dec. 18, 1938 - April 14, 2018
Lois Marie (Affeld) Bronson, 79,
of Ironside passed away peacefully
on Saturday, April 14, in Huntington.
She was born Dec. 18, 1938, in
Flint, Michigan, to Elmer and Irene
Affeld. After her 1957 graduation
from Grant Union High School in
Canyon City, she met Thomas Bron-
son. The two wed on May 24, 1959,
in John Day.
During their years together on
their hay and cattle ranch in Ironside, she worked right along-
side her husband, and together they raised four children. She
lived life to the fullest through her passions for cooking, gar-
dening and reading.
She was a steadfast woman, facing many adversities of
health during her life. She was diagnosed with cancer in the
1970s and defeated it, despite the great odds. She also en-
dured heart complications later in life, and amazed doctors
with her persistence and speed of recovery. She was a fighter,
and she leaves a legacy of strength.
She was preceded in death by her brother Curtis Affeld.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Thomas
“Tom” Bronson, of Ironside; four children, TJ (JoAnn) Bron-
son of Ontario, Eric (Rhonda) Bronson of Huntington, Pete
Bronson (Terri Presley) of Prineville and April Bronson (Jim
Walker) of Burns; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchil-
dren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial will be held at a later date by the family.
Judith Margaret (Allen) Savage
March 29, 1941 - April 17, 2018
Judith Margaret (Allen) Savage,
77, of Union passed away April 17 in
Boise, Idaho. A graveside service will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28,
at Fox Cemetery.
She was born in Long Creek
March 29, 1941, to Orville “Cook”
and Levon “Bonnie” Allen of Fox.
She lived on the family ranch and at-
tended school in John Day, Fox and
Long Creek and college at Blue Mountain and Eastern Oregon.
She is survived by daughter Levon Hunt-Baremore.
Gerald Lewis Sheets
Gerald Lewis Sheets, 81, a longtime Prairie City resident
passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, April 17. A visitation will
be held from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Driskill Memo-
rial Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday,
April 27, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in
John Day, with Bishop Greg Floyd officiating. A procession
will lead family and friends to the Canyon City Cemetery for
the interment immediately following the funeral service. Fol-
lowing the interment, a reception at the church multipurpose
room will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Kidney Association through Driskill Memorial
Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. To leave
a condolence for the family, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com.
B RIEFLY
Grant Union
greenhouse open
The Grant Union green-
house opened for its 20th year
Monday. The greenhouse will be
open from 10 a.m. to noon Mon-
days through Thursdays, and
plants are usually sold out by the
end of May. Extended hours are
available during the Mother’s
Day sale, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 11-12. Flowers, vegetables
and herbs, planted and cared for
by the school’s Living Skills
class, are for sale. Gallon plants
cost $10 for three. Herbs cost $2,
and small flower and vegetable
containers cost $1.25. For more
information or to inquire about
after-hours appointments, call
Lloydene Thomas, 541-620-
0424, or Rhonda McCumber,
541-620-1639.
Matthew R. Fine
Matthew R. Fine, 67, passed away Sunday, April U, 201U, surrounded by his family, at
St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon, after an accident on his property. Although
Matt was born in Ontario, Oregon in November 1950, his family lived in Harney County.
He began school in Frenchglen and attended grade schools in Ontario and Eayette, Idaho,
completing high school 1969 in Burns. During school he enjoyed playing basketball,
football and field sports.
He earned his associate’s degree in criminal justice from Blue Mountain Community College. Following college, he
was hired by the Burns police department where he worked until transferring to the Bend police department in 1974.
During his tenure in Bend he rose through the ranks, retiring as Captain in 2003. Matt was instrumental in establishing
Central Oregon’s first S.W.A.T. team and was a FBI National Academy graduate. Fellow officers and members of the
law enforcement community often noted that Matt’s character and leadership were the cornerstone of each role he
served in the department and the area. After retirement, he worked for Hood River and Lincoln City police departments
as Interim Chief of Eolice. He also consulted for the Erairie City police department.
In 2005, he returned to Harney County where he continued to enjoy hunting and fishing. He especially liked working
cattle and branding calves for friends and neighbors. Matt enjoyed giving to the community by officiating grade school
through high school football and basketball games. Above all, Matt was a dedicated son, brother, husband, father,
uncle, grandfather and friend. He is deeply missed and his family is looking forward their reunion in heaven.
Matt is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Luke (Lisha), Wesley (Sarah), Jack (Samantha); mother, Mildred;
grandchildren Mackenna, Esme, Samantha, Cora, Flynn and Owen; and brother, Mike (Lynda).
He was preceded in death by father, Fred Fine; grandparents, Roe and Eleaner Davis, Joe and Ethel Fine and Vera Fine
A memorial service was held on April 13 at Faith Baptist Church in Hines, Oregon, with interment in the Burns
Cemetery. LaFollette’s Chapel was in charge of the services. Contributions in Matt’s memory may be made to Burns
High School Athletics Matt Fine Memorial Fund; Fellowship of Christian Eeace Officers - USA (105 Lee Earkway
Drive, Suite C, Chattanooga, TN 37421); or to a charity of your choice.
Paid for by the family of Matthew R. Fine
Judith Margaret (Allen) Savage
March 29, 1941 – April 17, 2018
“She never knew a stranger”
Judi was born in Long Creek March 29, 1941 to Orville “Cook” and Levon “Bonnie” Allen of Fox, and
attended first grade in John Day (Bertha Johns, teacher), Fox and Long Creek, graduating from Long
Creek High School in May of 1958.
She married James Madras Hunt in September of 1958 and they both worked for her grandparents at
Farra’s Saddle and Shoe Shop in John Day. She studied under her grandfather Harley to learn leather tool-
ing, saddle making and shoe and tack repair. In 1965 she and friend Evelyn Ray traveled to New York City
to appear on the TV show “What’s My Line”. She stumped the crew with her ability as a woman saddle maker.
She designed the art for several of the saddles she stamped and was assisted by Grandpa in constructing numerous saddles, breast
collars, belts, briefcases, photo albums and numerous other leather items. Aſter Judi and Jim divorced she decided it was time to
pursue a college degree.
She attended Blue Mountain College and later Eastern Oregon, graduating in 1970 with her degree in Secondary Education and minor
in Art. Aſter a short teaching career she decided teaching was not for her so she went to work for Boise Cascade in LaGrande for
approximately 10 years. During this time she married Ranny Savage. When that marriage ended, her next move was to Coulee Dam,
WA where she worked on a ranch and had a shoe repair business for a time.
In Coulee Dam she met her friend Scott Scallen and they lived in Coulee Dam for numerous years until health issues arose for both.
She gained a new family with Scott’s daughters Carla, Gina and Shelly and their families. She moved to Union in 2016 to live by Levon.
Judi and Scott participated on the 1995 Oregon Sesquicentennial Wagon Train from Idaho to Oregon City and different ones the
Pendleton Roundup organized as outriders. She made numerous friends while on several adventures with the Wagon Trains over the
years. She loved the wagon train memories and friends she made.
She is survived by friend Scott Scallen, daughter Levon Hunt – Baremore (Dennis), Union, sister Beth Allen-Cherry (Orb), Hermiston,
brother Harley Allen (Sherrie) Mt. Vernon, and sister Linda Allen-Holland ( Jerry), John Day, grandsons Deven and Jack Baremore
(Britteny), great-grandson Trenton Baremore, and Billie Savage-Scott , Carla, Gina and Shelly and nieces, nephews, cousins and dear
friends.
She has joined her family that has passed before her; parents Cook and Bonnie Allen, and grandparents Pauline and Harley Farra
and Laura and Virgie Allen.
Paid for by the family of Judi Savage
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William Weinke
March 1, 1924 - April 16, 2018
William Weinke, 94, a longtime
wheat farmer of Pilot Rock, died peace-
fully Monday, April 16, in St. Anthony
Hospital, Pendleton.
Recitation of the holy rosary was
held Monday, April 23, in the Burns
Mortuary of Pendleton. Mass of Chris-
tian Burial was held Tuesday, April
24, in the St. Helen’s Catholic Church
in Pilot Rock. Interment followed the
Mass in the Olney Cemetery, Pendle-
ton. A luncheon followed in the Pilot Rock Community Center.
Weinke was born at home, March 1, 1924, in Nolin. He was
the son of Carl and Ella (Kurth) Weinke, their third of seven
children. In 1930, the family moved from the farm in Nolin
to the ranch in Pilot Rock. He attended an elementary country
school at Plane View 32, Pilot Rock Junior High and graduated
from Pilot Rock High School in 1942.
He served in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War
II in the Pacific Theater under General MacArthur. He served
from June 7, 1944, until May 10, 1946. He was honorably
discharged, receiving the following decorations and citations:
Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation
Medal, Army Occupation Ribbon (Japan), American Theater
Service Medal and Asiatic Pacific Service Medal.
Weinke returned home to marry his sweetheart, Paralee
Cochran, on Dec. 28, 1946, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
Pendleton. He began farming and harvested his first wheat
crop in 1950, and continued farming until his last wheat crop
in 2010, a total of 60 years. He was devoted to the raising of
his family.
He enjoyed the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon,
2A state basketball tournaments, drives to the mountains, a
good western movie (John Wayne, a favorite), trips to Reno and
many dances with his wife. Long before and long after watch-
ing his own family play sports, he was a spectator in the stands.
He took pride in seeing his children, grandchildren and nieces
and nephews play sports. He and his wife were founding mem-
bers of the Pilot Rock Booster Club. He was an active member
of St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Pilot Rock. In addition, he
was a member of PGG Cooperation, BPOE Pendleton Lodge
and served on the Pilot Rock School Board.
He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Elou-
ise Kirsch (Tom) of Madras, Don Weinke (Denise) of Pilot
Rock and Janis Weinke of Phoenix, Arizona; three grandchil-
dren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
Contributions in his memory may be directed to either the
Pilot Rock Booster Club or the Pilot Rock Education and Com-
munity Foundation. Contributions may be sent in care of Burns
Mortuary of Pendleton, P.O. Box 489, Pendleton, OR 97801.
To leave condolences, visit burnsmortuary.com. Burns Mor-
tuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements.
Janice Peterson
A graveside service for Janice (McKrola) Peterson will be
held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, at the Canyon City Cemetery.
All friends are welcome to attend. Peterson, 88, passed away
Dec. 27. She was born in John Day, the daughter of Wilfred A.
and Gladys O. (Sweet) McKrola. Peterson, a longtime resident
of Chico, California, was a graduate of Chico State College and
taught for the Chico Unified School District for many years. A
celebration of her life was held in February at St. John’s Epis-
copal Church in Chico.
Carl R. Reed
Carl R. Reed, 94, died April 14 at St. Charles Medical
Center in Bend. Reed is survived by his children, Robert
Reed and Sharon Tabler. LaFollette’s Chapel in Burns is in
charge of arrangements. To leave condolences, visit lafol-
letteschapel.com.
B IRTHS
J AMES I SAIAH M ILLER
A boy, James Isaiah Miller, 6
pounds, 13 ounces, was born to parents
Sarah Ake and Casey Miller of Ontario
Friday, April 20, at St. Alphonsus Med-
ical Center in Ontario. He joins broth-
ers Taylor Thomas, 10, Connor Dunn,
6, and Tanner Dunn, 2, and sister Jenna
Miller, 7. Maternal grandparents are
Robert and Lori Ake of John Day. Pa-
ternal grandparents are Dan Miller of
Adrian and Debbie Pimentel of Nyssa.
The family of Kris Curtis would like to thank
everyone who supported us in our time of
loss. Your friendship, love, food, plants,
flowers, and cards helped us though this
tough time.
We would like to say a special thank
you to the John Day Elks (Connie,
Sandi, Angie, Mark, and Sandie),
the Holliday Ranch (Ken & Pat),
Ryan Williams, and Chris Holsclaw.
Sincerely,
Jan Curtis, Kristina Curtis (Kason),
Kim & Mitch McMullen (Kellen,
Brinley) and Matt & Jill Curtis.
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