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A2 FAMILY Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, May 15, 2019 OBITUARIES Johnny Newton ‘John’ Houk Johnny Newton “John” Houk, 79, passed away Sunday, May 5, at his home in Toledo, Washington. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel in Toledo. Eugene Norris Eugene Norris, 76, of Fox passed away May 9 at his resi- dence. Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memo- rial Chapel of John Day. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. Contributed photos/Thomas Winters In the Primary Division of the Grant County Spelling Bee, from left, Adalyn Judd, a third-grader from Humbolt Elementary, placed fi rst; Olivia Campbell, a third-grader from Monument School, placed third; and Taregan Graves, a third-grader from Dayville School, placed second. In Division I of the Grant County Spelling Bee, from left, Jin Bo Ciochetti, a fi fth-grader from Monument School, placed second; Sarah Smith, a fi fth-grader from Seneca School, placed fi rst; and Espn LaFramboise, a fourth-grader from Humbolt Elementary, placed third. Travis R. Estes Travis R. Estes, 45, of John Day passed away at his res- idence May 9. Arrangements have been entrusted to Drisk- ill Memorial Chapel of John Day. To leave an online condo- lence for the family, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. Gary Owens Sr. Gary Owens Sr., 66, of John Day passed away at his residence on May 9. Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel of John Day. Memorial contribu- tions may be made to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. Alan Wenzel In Division II of the Grant County Spelling Bee, from left, Amelia Hall, an eighth-grader at Grant Union Junior-Senior High School, placed third; Nolan Garinger, an eighth- grader from Long Creek School, placed second; and Max Bailey, an eighth-grader at Grant Union, placed fi rst. In Division III of the Grant County Spelling Bee, from left, Thomas Kreamier, a 10th-grader from Long Creek School, placed third; Drew Lusco, an 11th-grader from Grant Union Junior-Senior High School, placed fi rst; and Jacob Smith, a 10th-grader from Grant Union, placed second. Grant County spellers test knowledge Blue Mountain Eagle Students competed in the Grant County Spelling Bee May 8 at the John Day Elks Lodge. In the Primary Division, Adalyn Judd, a third-grader from Humbolt Elementary, placed fi rst. Taregan Graves, a third-grader from Dayville School, placed second, and Olivia Campbell, a third-grader from Mon- ument School, placed third. In Division I, Sarah Smith, a fi fth-grader from Seneca School, placed fi rst. Jin Bo Ciochetti, a fi fth- grader from Monument School, placed second, and Espn LaFram- boise, a fourth-grader from Hum- bolt Elementary, placed third. In Division II, Max Bailey, an eighth-grader from Grant Union Junior-Senior High School, placed fi rst. Nolan Garinger, an eighth- grader from Long Creek School, placed second, and Amelia Hall, an eighth-grader from Grant Union, placed third. In Division III, Drew Lusco, an 11th-grader from Grant Union, placed fi rst. Jacob Smith, a 10th-grader from Grant Union, placed second, and Thomas Kream- ier, a 10th-grader from Long Creek School, placed third. Winners received an Ama- zon Fire tablet. Second-place fi n- ishers received an insulated mug. Third-place fi nishers received a backpack. Dorothy M. Braendlein, 87, died on May 4 at the Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City, Oregon. Per her request there will not be a service. Dorothy May was born in Shelton, Washington on May 1, 1931 to Walter and Muriel (Curtis) Hall. The family later moved to Irondale, Washington, where she was raised with her sister and two brothers. They then moved to Chimacum and Dorothy attended all twelve years of school there, graduating from Chimacum High School in June of 1949. Dorothy met Warren Braendlein in Squim, Washington. They met and fell in love in December of 1966 and were married on October 7, 1967 in Coeur;Alene, Idaho. Dorothy and Warren raised six children together. She worked as a waitress, a seamstress and a cottage parent. Dorothy worked very hard to take care of her family. Dorothy lived in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California and Colorado. She loved to travel, and she got to see many beautiful places. Dorothy really enjoyed sewing, crafts, card making, hiking, camping and spending time with her family. Dorothy’s favorite color was peach, her favorite season was spring and she loved flowers. Dorothy also loved winter, because of how beautiful the snow was, just like her. Dorothy loved her dogs and cats. She always cheered on the Mariners, the Seahawks and the Super Seattle Sonics. Dorothy had many great accomplishments; her children were always her number one favorite. Her husband was very special to her too. She valued her family more than anything. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Warren; children, Sandra Noddell ( Jim) of Rochester, Washington, Nancy Rinkes (Terry) of Beaver Creek Oregon, Muriel Olin of John Day, Oregon, Russel Olin (Phillis) of Eagle River Alaska and Donald Olin of Port Townsend, Washington; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. We would like Dorothy to be remembered for her passion in other people’s happiness. How wonderful and giving to other people she was. She has always put other people first, with so much grace, so effortlessly. Dorothy was proceeded in death by her parents; son, Gary Jo; and her brother, Cecil Hall. For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Dorothy, the family suggests either the Blue Mountain Care Center or the Grant County Food Bank through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & CS - PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. Thank you for your kindness. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com. Paid for by the family of Dorothy M. Braendlein Alan Wenzel, 62, of John Day passed away May 8 at his residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to Drisk- ill Memorial Chapel of John Day. To leave an online condo- lence for the family, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. About Obituaries News obituaries of 300 words or less 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 corrected and republished as paid memorials. Obituaries longer than 300 words may be published as paid memorials. Send obituaries by email, offi ce@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. 50TH ANNIVERSARY Baldwin Keith and Avanell Baldwin are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were united in marriage Nov. 8, 1969, in John Day. Their two children, seven grand- children, and three great-grand- children invite everyone to an open house from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Two Rivers Park in Adrian. Janette Joy Tureman, 88, resident at Highgate Memory Care in Yakima, passed away on Thursday, May 9. She was born Nov. 30, 1930 in John Day, Oregon to Henry A. George and Lucille Tillson George. She graduated from Dayville High School in 1948 and traveled with a good friend throughout New Mexico before returning home to help her mother on the ranch. She participated in barrel racing competitions and was even a Princess of the Grant County Rodeo. A rodeo dance was where she met the cowboy of her life, Dick Tureman. Janette and Dick were married on May 27, 1951 in Dayville, Oregon. They had three daughters and remained in the John Day Valley until the spring of 1967. The family then moved to Ellensburg, Washington where Janette attended Central Washington State College. She graduated with distinction, earning a B.A. in Education in 1971 and her Masters in 1992. She began teaching in the Ellensburg School District Fall of 1971. First, at Lincoln Elementary and finishing her 24-year career at Mt. Stuart Elementary. Janette was a member of the United Methodist Church and very active with their ministries. Many Kittitas Valley residents will remember her as a volunteer at the Methodist Church Clothing Center, Kittitas County Christmas Baskets, Friends of the Library, Washington Native Plant Society and RSVP. She was an avid exercise and outdoor enthusiast, enjoying bird watching, aerobics, jazzercise, cross-country skiing and hiking. Janette always said she could hike for miles in the mountains but hated mopping the kitchen floor. She was a passionate reader and a lifetime learner. Travels included a 12-day horseback trip into the Andes’ Mountains of Peru, Holy Land Tour in Israel and the Journeys of Paul in Turkey. Highly favored of all travels was her numerous hikes into the Grand Canyon. Her last was at the age of 74 when she and Dick took six of their grandchildren with them. Over the past several years her journey with dementia inhibited her love of walking and freedom to explore. Mom, now you can - Step, Breath, Gaze with Admiration, Praise, Smile. No more closed doors. You are now free to walk . . . walk with the Lord! Janette was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters. She is survived by her three daughters, Debi ( Jim) Mengelos in Kennewick, WA, Jana (Patrick) Blewett of Redding, CA and Rebecca (Bob) Gubser of Mesquite, NV; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Dayville, Oregon. Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Janette’s family. Online condolences may be left at www.steward-williams.com. Paid for by the family of Janette Joy Tureman. Last Week’s Temps John Day ...........................................................HI/LO Tuesday ........................................................... 71/44 Wednesday ..................................................... 70/44 Thursday .......................................................... 73/41 Friday ............................................................... 76/41 Saturday .......................................................... 82/46 Sunday ............................................................. 82/48 Monday............................................................ 78/46 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 The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. www.eomediagroup.com Jim “Mike” Michael Stovall, 66, of John Day, Oregon passed away on May 6. A celebration of life will be held on July 13 beginning at 9 a.m. with a 9-hole golf scramble at the John Day Golf Club in John Day, Oregon followed by a potluck reception at noon. Mike Stovall was born on January 28, 1953, in Roseburg, Oregon to Jim and Toddy (Griffith) Stovall. He attended high school at Sheldon High in Eugene, Oregon and he went to college at Lane Community College. Mike was the owner/operator of a concrete construction company. The expertise of his trade can be seen throughout Grant County. When he was not working, Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, camping, boating, playing pool, foosball and he loved spending time with his dogs. He was a member of the John Day Valley Bass Club and a former member of the John Day Elks. He was considered The Concrete Doctor and was proud of his achievements as a father, husband, as well as a fishing and hunting guide, contractor and jack of all trades. Mike was very generous and he loved to help people. He was married to Debra Gates from 1979 – 2000 and together they had three children, Marla, Randy and Monty. On September 17, 2005 he married Sue Jones at Lake Creek Camp in the Malheur National Forest. Mike is survived by his parents, Jim and Toddy Stovall of John Day, Oregon; wife, Sue Stovall of John Day, Oregon; daughter, Marla (Ryan) Capon of Terrebonne, Oregon; sons, Randy (Sam) Stovall of John Day, Oregon and Monty (Nicole) Stovall of Winnemucca, Nevada; sisters, Margaret (Art) Hill of Eugene, Oregon and Cindy (Dave) Schlager of The Dalles, Oregon. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his brother, Kelly Stovall; and a sister, Carrie Stovall. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Day Valley Bass Club to aid in the construction of a new dock system at Unity Lake in his memory through Driskill Memorial Chapel 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit: www.driskillmemorialchapel.com. Paid for by the family of Jim “Mike” Michael Stovall. W EATHER F ORECAST FOR THE WEEK OF M AY 15-21 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Cloudy with showers Cloudy with showers Cloudy with showers Afternoon showers Cloudy with showers Cloudy Showers possible 64 59 51 63 52 54 58 48 44 35 41 40 32 36