Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 27, 2019)
A2 FAMILY Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, February 27, 2019 OBITUARIES David Sandersfeld David Sandersfeld, 67, of Canyon City passed away at his residence on Feb. 22. Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel of John Day and service details will be announced soon. To leave an online condolence, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. Robert Dean Burnett Robert Dean Burnett, 74, of Winston, formerly of John Day, passed away Monday, Feb. 18, at Oregon Health & Sci- ence University in Portland. Arrangements are pending with Taylor’s Family Chapel, 541-679-6983. Oaklee ‘Lee’ Hyder Contributed photo Eighteen fi refi ghters from Mt. Vernon, John Day, Long Creek, Prairie City and Monument fi re departments recently completed the Grant-Harney Training Association fi refi ghter academy, including, from left, front row, instructor Chad LaVallee, Gabe McKinley, Chase Workman, Ron Phillips and Joy Brown; middle row, Denise Porter, Jennifer Garinger, Tyler Stout, Peter Case, Don Porter and Andy Hutsell; and back row, Shea Pogne, Quade Day, Andy Watkins, Kevin Mitchell, Dan Pogue, Peter Mohnen and instructor Don Willis. Eighteen fi refi ghters complete academy training Blue Mountain Eagle In January and Feb- ruary, the Grant-Harney Training Association held its annual fi refi ghter train- ing academy. Eighteen fi refi ghters from the Grant County communities of John Day, Prairie City, Mt. Ver- non, Monument and Long Creek devoted 63 hours of their time over three weekends to train as fi re- fi ghters. Some of the fi re- fi ghters were training for the fi rst time. Others were reviewing the knowledge they have gained over a period of years. The fi re- fi ghters ranged in age from 16 to 67. Sixteen is the youngest you can be to fi ght fi re with a depart- ment, but the maximum age is open as long as you can do the job. This year the annual fi re academy was held in Long Creek. Ten Classes were taught at the Grant-Harney Training Academy. Some of the classes included fi re behavior, fi refi ghter safety and survival, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, building construction and communications. Instructors for the acad- emy were Don Willis, Chad LaVallee and Hayden BIRTH CORRECTION The Jan. 30 article “Coordinating ‘coordination’” attributed an explanation of the role of coordination between the Forest Service and county governments to John Hagengruber, the state liaison for the Forest Ser- vice’s Region 1 offi ce. The remarks actually came from a document written by the Forest Service’s Directorate of Eco- system Management and Coordination in Wash- ington, D.C., that the Agriculture Secretary sent to elected offi cials at the congressional and county level. Jones from the Department of Public Safety Stan- dards and Training; Don Porter, Denise Porter, Ed Studtmann and Peter Case from the Long Creek Fire Department; and Dave Riess from the Hines Fire Department. In March, these fi re- fi ghters and others will participate in a hazardous materials class, a 16-hour class over two days. Arntz William Davis Arntz was born on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Blue Moun- tain Hospital in John Day. He was 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 20.5 inches long. His parents are Werner and Lisa Arntz of Mt. Vernon. Grandpar- ents are Deborah and David Arntz of Burns and Don Freeman of Darda- nelle, Arkansas, and Diana Freeman of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Last Week’s Temps 24/7 F ORECAST A UTOMATED : 541-575-1122 R OAD CONDITIONS : 511; TRIPCHECK . COM NOAA W EATHER R ADIO FOR J OHN D AY 162.500 MHz Mary Ellen Groen Mary Ellen Groen, 97, of John Day passed away at her residence in Valley View Assisted Living on Feb. 23. Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Satur- day, March 9, at Driskill Memorial Chapel. Vault interment will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the John Day Elks Lodge 1824 through Driskill Memorial Chapel. To leave a condolence for the family, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. Wilma Jane Averill Michael Anthony Duckett, age 29, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16 in Boca Raton, Florida. He was born on July 9, 1989 in Pendleton, Oregon to parents Stacey Moore and Richard Dean Pedro. He grew up in John Day, Oregon and graduated from Pendleton High School in 2008. Michael received a track scholarship to attend George Fox University and studied business entrepreneurship. Michael lived a fuller life in 29 years than a lot of people have in their entire life. He had the uncanny ability to reach people in a deep way. He touched everyone positively and always left a big impression wherever he went. To say that Michael had a beautiful soul, is an understatement; he had a huge heart of gold and saw the good in every single person. Michael had the best dimpled smile and most genuine hearty hugs that made your soul feel warm inside and, in that moment, you knew everything was going to be okay. His laugh lit up the whole room with the way his eyes crinkled, his hand would grab at his stomach, and he would bend over with an uncontrollable chuckle. If you wanted to find Michael, you could find him living it up with friends and family, working in the hospitality industry, making all the girls blush with his infectious personality, freestyle rapping, writing poetry, or playing sports, because boy, was he athletic at everything. Michael wouldn’t want his loved ones to mourn his death, but instead celebrate his life. He would want us to pull the ones we love closer and live every moment to its fullest potential like it were our last. Michael lived his life by uplifting others, opening his heart, making the time to reach out to friends and family, lending an extra hand, and not letting negativity consume him. For Michael’s memory to live on through each of us, we should follow his example and strive to be the best version of ourselves. As Michael would say, MAD love. Michael is survived by his parents, Stacey Moore and Richard Dean Pedro (Rik); stepfather Erik Moore; siblings, Brandi Jo Moore, Ashley Moore, and Jay Moore; maternal grandma, Linda Duckett; paternal grandma, Angie Pedro; aunts and uncles, Casey and Jimilly Pedro, Lee Duckett, Grant and Michelle, Brandon, Jaime, David; cousins and many family friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be donated to Pioneer Chapel or directly to www.gofundme.com, search keywords “Michael Duckett’s Memorial Services.” Paid for by the family of Michael Anthony Duckett John Day ...........................................................HI/LO Tuesday ........................................................... 33/26 Wednesday ..................................................... 33/18 Thursday .......................................................... 30/21 Friday ............................................................... 36/19 Saturday .......................................................... 36/29 Sunday ............................................................. 39/29 Monday............................................................ 30/20 Jan. 10, 1926 — Feb. 16, 2019 Oaklee “Lee” Hyder, age 93, of John Day passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16. Lee was born on Jan. 10, 1926, in Carter County, Tennessee, to John and Melissa Hayes. She married her childhood friend and neighbor, Wil- liam “Bill” Hyder, on Aug. 17, 1942. Together, they had a son, William Jr., and a daughter, Connie. During Bill’s career in the Navy, they traveled exten- sively and lived in San Diego, Washing- ton, Japan and Hawaii. In 1961 they bought a ranch in Mt. Vernon, Oregon, where they lived happily raising their chil- dren and grandchildren until Bill’s death in 2000. Lee was known for being a hard worker from the age of 4 up into her 70s. She loved gardening and cooking and was famous for her pies and baked goods. She possessed a deep faith in the Lord and loved her church community dearly; above all, she loved spending time with her family. She loved holidays and get-togethers, cooking for everyone and visiting with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her gentle heart and unfail- ing kindness. Lee is survived by her two children, William Hyder of Surprise, Arizona, and Connie Maddox of Wasilla, Alaska; four grandchildren, Vicki Kirchnavy of Boise, Idaho, Russell McIntosh of Bend, Oregon, Ryan McIntosh of Nampa, Idaho, and Will Hyder of Bellingham, Washington; six great-grand- children, Brandon and Brittany Bartron, Todd Snyder, Tris- tyn McIntosh, Alora Hansen and Brenner McIntosh; and two great-great-grandchildren, Lily and Lexie Bartron. Join us in celebrating Lee’s life on Saturday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at Living Word Christian Center, 59357 Highway 26, Mt. Vernon, OR 97865. She is well known for her beautiful purple outfi ts; therefore we encourage attendees to wear the color purple in her memory. To leave an online condolence in honor of Oaklee, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. Wilma Jane Averill, 87, of Mt. Ver- non passed away at the Blue Moun- tain Hospital in John Day on Feb. 21. Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel of John Day. A graveside service will be held Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at Willamette Memorial, Albany. To leave an online condolence, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. Thaddeus Cowan Thompson Thaddeus Cowan Thompson, 39, of John Day passed away at his residence Feb. 26. Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel of John Day. To leave an online condolence, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. I would like to thank the staff from Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City and the staff from Kim Chesley’s Elderberry House for the loving care of my mother, Virginia Moore, for so many years. I would also like to thank Troy and Amber from Driskill Memorial Chapel for all their help and the senior center for providing the refreshments at her service. A very special thanks goes to Myla and Mike Corley, and family, who were always there for our family over the last 50 years. Thank you for all the cards and donations, which will go to the Long Creek EMT. Sincerely, Bill Moore. W EATHER F ORECAST FOR THE WEEK OF F EB . 27-M ARCH 5 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Afternoon rain Morning snow Partly sunny Mostly cloudy Mostly sunny Partly sunny Mostly cloudy 46 34 38 39 38 37 38 24 16 18 18 20 14 23
