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A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, October 3, 2018 O BITUARIES Thomas Ray Bessler March 21, 1935 - Sept. 13, 2018 Ida Grace Hicks Dec. 14, 1926 - Sept. 23, 2018 Thomas Ray Bessler, 83, of Seneca passed away Thurs- day, Sept. 13, of acute leukemia. A proud fourth-generation Oregonian, he was born March 21, 1935, in Portland, to Thomas Daniel Bessler and Fairy Lillian Bessler nee Harris. Tom lived in Seneca for 19 years after raising a family in Portland, Oregon, and Frankfurt, Germany. Tom served honorably in the U.S. Army as a translator in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a pho- tographer for Photo Art and OHSU in Portland, and also for the Goethe Institute and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, both in Frankfurt, Germany. Tom most recently worked for Yamamoto Manufacturing in Portland, before moving to his beloved Oregon Outback. Instead of retiring, as most might, Tom worked for the city of Seneca, used his ham radio skills for the benefit of the Or- egon Emergency Broadcast Network, as well as serving for 12 years with the Grant County Sheriff’s Posse, Search And Rescue and also for 10 years for Grant County Air Search. He is survived by his brother, Felix Harris Bessler of Port- land and Seneca; daughters, Joann Bessler of Delta, British Columbia, Canada, Jacki Bessler of Yamhill, Oregon, and Micki Bessler of San Carlos, California; and four beloved grandchildren. The family will host a dessert and coffee wake at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Seneca City Hall, 106 A Ave., Seneca, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s mem- ory to one’s own favorite charity. Ida Grace Hicks, 91, of Baker City died on Sept. 23, 2018, at her home. A memorial service will be held at the Missouri Flat Grange on Oct. 6 at 2 p.m., with Pastor John Goodyear officiating. The family asks that those attending contribute desserts and side dishes to a potluck celebration in Grace’s honor. Grace was born Dec. 14, 1926, in Denlow, Missouri, to Adolphus and Luella Smith and was one of 10 children. She married Raymond Hicks on June 22, 1946. They were married for 64 years until his death in 2010. The two started their marriage in Missouri, eventually heading west to John Day and Unity and then settled in Baker City. The couple had four children, Lynn, Patricia, David and Douglas, which brought four grandchildren, Gene, Annelle, William and Amanda, followed by three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Austin and Stella Grace. Grace was truly a unique woman, well known for her spunk and sass. Also, Grace was a well-respected quilter with a keen eye for color and design. She enjoyed shopping for fabric at Quilts Plus in Halfway, Oregon. She played a major role in the Baker City Quilt Club, winning many awards and volunteering her time at the annual Miner’s Ju- bilee Quilt Show. Grace was key in coordinating the mak- ing and distribution of quilts for service members overseas. She worked at Cut Rate Market and The Merc for numerous years, always making customers feel welcome. Grace’s husband, Raymond, and son Lynn predeceased her. She is survived by her children, Patricia, David and Douglas; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and her closest friend, Joanne Thomson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Flat Grange through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Crema- tion Services, PO Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online con- dolences may be shared at tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com. Leo Stratton Leo Stratton, 50, of Portland, formerly of John Day, passed away Sept. 12. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Sat- urday, Oct. 13, at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Stratton was a 1986 graduate of Grant Union High School. Delta May Rude Delta May Rude, 98, of Ontario, formerly of Prairie Charles C. London Jr. City, passed away Friday, Sept. 28, at her residence. Love- land Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be handling the Charles C. London Jr., 76, of Keizer, formerly of Prairie arrangements. City, died unexpectedly Sept. 16 in Keizer. An interment, with full military honors, is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. A casual recep- tion will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Ringo’s Tav- Doreen F. Livermore ern, 4170 River Road N., Keizer. All are welcome to attend. Doreen F. Livermore of Deary, Idaho, and a former area res- ident, died Monday, Oct. 1, in Pullman, Washington. Services are pending and will be announced by Short’s Funeral Chapel, John ‘Jack’ Michael Peila Jr. Moscow, Idaho. John Michael Peila Jr., better known as Jack, 93, passed away Sept. 23. He was born Sept. 28, 1924, at the About Obituaries family ranch near Meeker, Colorado, and moved to Har- News obituaries of 300 words or less are a free service of the Blue Mountain ney County in the spring of 1959. Recitation of the holy Eagle. The paper accepts obituaries from the family or funeral home. Information rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, and Mass of submitted is subject to editing. Obituaries submitted to the Eagle with incorrect Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. Both will be information may be corrected and republished as paid memorials. Obituaries held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Burns. A lunch longer than 300 words may be published as paid memorials. Send obituaries by and sharing of memories will immediately follow at the email, office@bmeagle.com; fax, 541-575-1244; or mail, 195 N. Canyon Blvd., Burns Elks Lodge. A private family burial will take place John Day, OR 97845. For more information, or to inquire about a paid memorial, on the ranch. call 541-575-0710. CASA book drive a success Grant-Harney County CASA Executive Director Hannah Hinman announced a recent book drive raised $1,082. Usborne Books and More matched half the amount for a total of $1,623. With the funds raised, 222 books and toys were ordered for the campaign. Every child in foster care in Grant and Harney counties received either three books or two books and a plush toy, de- pending on their age. CASA also partnered with the Department of Human Services to help distribute books and toys to children under their care who have not been appointed a CASA. For more information about the books, contact Lau- rel Coombs, who spearhead- ed the campaign, at lobug- designs@gmail.com or visit busybugbooks.com. W ELCOME TO THE CHAMBER The Eagle/Sean Hart Ruth Harris, right, reads the oath of office to new Grant County Chamber of Commerce board of directors member Sherrie Rininger, left, at the annual installation dinner at the John Day Elks Lodge Sept. 26. Also at the event, Bruce Ward was sworn in as president of the chamber, and Colby Marshall from Silvies Valley Ranch described The Retreat and Links, the resort that opened last year on the ranch south of Seneca. B IRTHS R OBERTS At 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18, JourneeR- ain Jolene Roberts was born to Al- yse Taylor Lundbom and Michael Wayne Roberts Sr. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21.5 inch- es long. She joins an older broth- er, Michael Wayne Roberts Jr., and an older sister, Natalie Elizabeth Roberts. Grandparents are Ron and Sherri Lundbom of John Day, and Regina Roberts, also of John Day. Great-grandmothers are Janice Childress and Blanche Lundbom of John Day. Join us this Friday, Oct. 5, 6pm-9pm for our First Friday pumpkin hunt! Count the pumpkins - the correct number will be entered to win a prize! 77206 Monday - Thursday 7am- 6pm Friday 8am - 5pm PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES ARE: House to Home, etc., A Flower Shop and More, Chamber of Commerce, Dairy Queen, Corner Cup, Java Jungle, Big Joe’s Barber Shop and 1188 Brewing Company. Refreshments will be available at each location! Mendy Sharpe FNP THANK YOU Apppointments available The Rude family would like to thank everyone who attended Janet’s service and especially those who sent flowers, brought salads and desserts! Are You a Survivor of Prostate or Lung Cancer? Sincerely, The Rude Family 82553 You are invited to take part in an interview (in person or by phone) . 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