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A2 FAMILY Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, October 16, 2019 HOMECOMING! OBITUARIES Dan Mason Yates The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Grant Union’s homecoming court was announced during halftime of Friday’s 32-0 win over Stanfield. From left: freshmen prince Eli Wright, princess Raney Anderson, sophomores prince Dylan Clark and princess Audrey Walker, juniors prince Devon Stokes and princess Jordyn Young, seniors prince Russell Hodge and princess Tyler Blood, prince Drew Lusco and princess Fallon Bolman and king Tristan Morris and queen Taylor Allen. Sept. 25, 1953 – Oct. 4, 2019 Dan Mason Yates, age 66, of Mt. Vernon, Oregon, passed away on Oct. 4 in Bend. His funeral service was held on Oct. 8 at Driskill Memorial Chapel in John Day. Interment was at Canyon City Cemetery. Dan was born on Sept. 25, 1953, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Thomas Mason Yates and Alene Anne Horton Yates. He attended Los Lunas High School and graduated in 1971. On Feb. 9, 1974, he married Sandra Jean Dodd in Mena, Arkansas. This mar- riage later ended in divorce. He mar- ried Kathy Thomas in October 2002 in Arkansas, a union which also ended in divorce. Dan did road maintenance and was a heavy equipment operator for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. He was proud to have served them for 25 years until his retirement in 2017. He enjoyed wood working, hunting, fishing, Harley Davidson, carpentry and spending time with his family. Dan is survived by his children, Millie Yates of Bry- ant, Arkansas, Mandy Hicks (Del), Jacob Yates and Becky Yates all of Hot Springs, Arkansas; sister, Tollene Russell (Gerald) of Mt. Vernon; brother, Harold Yates (Lois) of Concordia, Missouri; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Alene Yates; and granddaughter, Madison Mae Martin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Program through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit drisk- illmemorialchapel.com. David Dale Vaughan Contributed photo The Dayville homecoming court includes, from left, freshmen princess Maggie Loescher and prince Cowen Weaver, sophomores princess Hallie Rhoda and prince Zachary Ferguison, juniors princess Hallee Collins and king JT Hand and seniors princess MacKensey Barzee and queen Denali Twehues. The Eagle/Angel Carpenter The Monument High School Homecoming court announced Friday, Oct. 4, includes, from left: freshmen priness Victoria Kennedy and prince Gauge Jenks, sophomores princess Shyana Johnson and prince Tell Cox, juniors princess Samantha Adams and prince DJ Howell and seniors queen Aubrey Bowlus and king Drew Wilburn. The announcement was made during halftime of the Dayville/Monument Tigers football game against the Wheeler County Rattlers, the Tigers winning 45-20, in Monument. Dec. 21, 1958 – Oct. 5, 2019 On Saturday, Oct. 5, David Dale Vaughan passed away in the early morning, surrounded by loved ones. David Dale Vaughan was born Dec. 21, 1958, in Heppner, Oregon. He was raised in and around Fox Valley. At the age of 20, he served in the United States Navy for a short time, after which he became a logger. David really enjoyed being a log- ger. He loved being outdoors, going hunting and fishing. He also loved to spend time with his family. His other passion was spreading Bible truths as a Jehovah’s Witness. After being injured logging, David survived many medical issues and physical tribulations. He had many dreams, one of which included being with his children and loved ones in paradise, and building a giant tree house everyone could enjoy. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. at the Henley Kingdom Hall of Jeho- vah’s Witnesses at 7290 Henley Road, Klamath Falls, OR 97603. Flowers or condolences may be sent to the King- dom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Budget 8 Motel TOM CHRISTENSEN CHRISTENSEN TOM 711 W. Main St. John Day • 541 575-2155 • 541-575-2156 CONSTRUCTION Debbie Ausmus 245 South Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845 OPEN WED. & THUR. 9 am - 5 pm (541) 410-0557 • (541) 575-0192 CCB# 106077 541-575-1113 Thank You! We from Rally for the Cure would like to thank our rally committee (Kim, Gail, Vicky, Lynda and Kathleen) for the countless hours and donations which helped make this event such a success! Mitch Fabrication, John Day True Value, Nydam’s Ace Hardware, the Ugly Truth Bar, 1188 Brewing Co., Hair It Is, Len’s Drug (Michelle), Bar WB, Gaylene Shaffer, Razzle Dazzle girls, Steven & Sarah Parker, Greg & Melody Jackson, Dan Propeck, Tom Bedortha, Rose Tanler, Hodgen Distributing. Awesome desserts & salads for the auction: Darlene Nodine, Gail Burton, Max Day, Mickie Burke, Carlene Johnson, Nita Van Voorhis, Penny Sheets, Linda McClellan, Roy Densburger, Dick Johnston, Chuck Coffman, Bruce Ward and Bob Burton. L We ow Rat ekly es! • In-Room Coffee • Guest Laundry • Microwave 24 hrs/7 days wk REMODELS • NEW CONSTRUCTION • POLE BUILDINGS CONCRETE EXCAVATION • SHEET ROCK • SIDING ROOFING • FENCES • DECKS • TELESCOPING FORKLIFT SERVICES • Wi-Fi debbie.ausmus@ countryfinancial.com • Pets Welcome • Refrigerator Please Join us for the Best of the Old West 1st Annual Grant County Harvest Festival FRIDAY AND SATURDAY October 18 & 19 — FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 — starting at 3:00pm Evening Market, Movie and Beer Garden — SATURDAY OCTOBER 19 — 8:30am: Live Music, Pumpkin Painting, Apple Press and Hayride 11am: Community Garden Outdoor Pizza Oven and Pumpkins 12:00-3:00pm: Children’s Carnival 3:30-5:00pm: Pie Feed at Methodist Church Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm Brent Street between Umpqua Bank and Bank of Eastern Oregon If we missed anyone, we apologize and thank you nonetheless. www.JohnDayFarmersMarket.com 100004 Last Week’s Temps John Day ...........................................................HI/LO Tuesday ........................................................... 62/35 Wednesday ..................................................... 42/26 Thursday .......................................................... 51/21 Friday ............................................................... 61/29 Saturday .......................................................... 66/32 Sunday ............................................................. 64/39 Monday............................................................ 59/41 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 W EATHER F ORECAST FOR THE WEEK OF O CTOBER 16-22 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Cloudy Mostly cloudy Mostly cloudy Partly sunny with showers Mostly cloudy Partly sunny Mostly cloudy 69 54 52 47 48 60 63 44 40 41 35 41 31 36
