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A2 FAMILY Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, November 27, 2019 OBITUARIES GRANT UNION STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — OCTOBER Patrick Corey O’Hara Tiler Voigt Grade 12 Parents: Kellie Combs and Kaleb Voigt Trevyn Coalwell Grade 11 Parents: Terry and Leann Coalwell Isaac Koopman Grade 10 Parent: Jane Kimble Jack Strong Grade 9 Parents: Mike Strong and Katie Bruzas Sydnie Brandon Grade 8 Parents: Kristopher and Fawn Brandon Dec. 4, 1945 — Nov. 17, 2019 Patrick Corey O’Hara was born Dec. 4, 1945, in Portland, Oregon, to Ralph and Mary (Langwell) O’Hara. He joined and served in the United States Marine Corps for four years, Where he was a lance corporal, which is the third enlisted rank in order of seniority in the United States Marine Corps. In 1973, Pat married the love of his life Ardell Neumann, in Sandy, Oregon. He was a self-employed contractor and some of his hobbies included old cars, Harley-Davidson, skiing, rafting and spending time with his grandchildren. Pat is survived by his wife Ardell O’Hara of Prairie City; daughter Kristen Ray also of Prairie City; two sons Shawn O’Hara of Salem, Oregon, Bill O’Hara of Vancouver, Washing- ton; and four grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents Ralph and Mary O’Hara and his brother Michael O’Hara. To light a candle in memory of Pat or offer online condo- lences to his family, please visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. Memorial contribution may be made in the memory of Pat, to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund through Drisk- ill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. Fallan Giffin Grade 7 Parents: Chris and Larissa Giffin Tree of Giving provides gifts for Grant County kids Blue Mountain The Tree of Giving is back for the season with locations at Chester’s Thriftway and the Outpost Pizza, Pub & Grill in John Day. Tags for Grant County children are on display with a list of items each child would like for Christmas with clothing sizes and any special requests. The program in John Day covers children in Grant County, but Prai- rie City has their own Tree of Giving program (see below). For the trees in John Day, those who would like to participate can take a tag, then return it with unwrapped gifts under the tree by Monday, Dec. 16. “You do not have to be receiving public assistance to participate in the Tree of Giving,” said organizer Debi Hueckman. Children participating must live in Grant County, and families can pick up presents on Friday, Dec. 20, at the OSU Extension Office classroom, 116 NW Bridge St., Suite 1B, John Day. The event is a partner- ship between DHS, Oregon State University Extension 4-H and Families First Par- ent Resource Center. Herman Oliver Keerins Contributed photo Prairie City Ranger District staff collected 151 items for the Prairie City Food Bank and bought Christmas presents for nine children through the Tree of Giving cause in 2016. The Chester’s Elves of Chester’s Thriftway also donate to the cause, and Les Schwab Tire Center holds a Christmas toy drive to contribute. A group of 4-H volun- teers make the tags and put them on the trees. The 4-H members hold fundraisers and contribute gifts for the teen tags. OSU Extension office coordinator Carol Wag- goner said the program is a “huge partnership.” “It’s our countywide community service proj- ect for the Grant County 4-H program,” she said. “I thought there were pro- grams in other counties like this, but it is unique to our county.” The Grant County 4-H Program is overseen by Christal Culley. If a contributor would like to donate to children from the same family, they can contact the OSU Exten- sion office. Those signing up for the Tree of Giving, are asked to sign up for only one location. For more informa- tion, call DHS at 541-575- 0309 or OSU Extension at 541-575-1911. Western Christmas Gifts & More The Prairie City Volun- teer Fire Department also Prairie City Tree of Giving holds a Tree of Giving pro- gram for their residents with tags on the wall at Prairie City City Hall, 133 S. Bridge St. Prairie City 4-H mem- bers also help with this cause with a fundraiser bake sale to buy the teen gifts. City Recorder Bobbie Brown said they disperse the gifts near Christmas- time. The giving includes a food basket for an entire Christmas dinner for seniors and low-income families, and if they have children, the gifts from the Tree of Giving are also included. For more information call Prairie City City Hall at 541-820-3605. Feb. 27, 1931 — Nov. 24, 2019 Oliver was born Feb. 27, 1931, in Prairie City, Oregon, and passed away Nov. 24, 2019, in Sherwood, Oregon. He was predeceased by his wife Patri- cia Anderson Smith, 2018, and sons David Keerins, 2018, and Ray Keer- ins, 1987. He is survived by first wife Audrey Johnson Keerins Andrianakis Watkins, daughters Barbara Erickson and Mary Keerins, grandchildren Melissa Khun, Melanie Keerins, Kyle Erickson and Brent Erickson. Oliver was born into a Grant County ranching family and worked on the Oliver ranch for his youth. His personal cattle brand was Backwards K O. He later owned a tractor dealership in Nampa, Idaho. He then graduated from Oregon Technical Institute in Klamath Falls. The family moved to Portland in 1963 where Oliver worked at Hyster Company for many years. After Hyster he owned and operated Captain Coyotes Bar & Pool Hall in northeast Portland, serving a great baked oyster spe- cial. Eventually his passion for rock hounding and lapidary work took over. He graduated from the Gemological Insti- tute in Long Beach, California. He then spent time in Bra- zil mining amethyst, and exhibited at rock shows around the U.S. for many years. Opals were one of his passions. Oliver and Pat (Patricia) moved to The Springs Assisted Living in Sherwood in 2014. They were both very thank- ful for the friendships they made at The Springs and for the excellent staff who treated him like family. Donations can be made in his name to a charity of one’s choice. Shirley May Wilson Shirley May Wilson, 87, passed away in Florence. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at Dunes Memorial Chapel, burial to follow at Reedsport, Masonic Cemetery. 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, office@bmeagle.com; fax, 541-575-1244; or mail, 195 N. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. 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