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Blue Mountain Eagle
Emergency Communications
Agency Intergovernmental
Council to meet Oct. 1
Blue Mountain Eagle
The Grant County
Emergency Communica-
tion, Agency Intergovern-
mental Council will hold
a public meeting at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1, at the
John Day Fire Hall, 316 S.
Canyon Blvd. This meet-
ing is open to the public.
IGC members will dis-
cuss items regarding the
Grant County 911 Dis-
patch Center, includ-
OBITUARIES
ing but not limited to the
2021 Budget for GCECA,
lead dispatch position and
alarm calls for Mt Ver-
non wastewater treatment.
Additional agenda items
may be added prior to the
meeting.
To join via teleconfer-
ence, call 541-575-0195 for
the teleconference number.
If dialing in for the
meeting, mute the phone
unless addressing the
group.
John Day Basin Partnership
hosting restoration site tours
Blue Mountain Eagle
The John Day Basin Part-
nership, along with several
partners in the region, is
facilitating two separate res-
toration site tours.
These tours are for land-
owners who are interested
in funding opportunities for
improving their working
lands in the John Day Basin.
The tours will take place in
the Izee community and just
west of the town of Gran-
ite, on Oct. 15 and Oct. 23,
respectively.
These tours will provide
landowners a look into resto-
ration projects that can ben-
efit both working lands and
the watershed ecosystems,
along with information on
funding to implement these
projects.
For more information,
visit
facebook.com/jdb-
partnership or call 541-
620-1187. RSVP is greatly
appreciated at these events,
as space is limited. Social
distancing will be observed,
and optional masks will be
provided.
On Oct. 10, people can
participate in National
Fossil Day, an annual cel-
ebration held to highlight
the scientific and educa-
tional value of paleontol-
ogy and the importance
of preserving fossils for
future generations.
The John Day Fos-
sil Beds National Monu-
ment will premier a new
National Fossil Day virtual
video tour of collections
on its website and Face-
book, Instagram and Twit-
ter accounts at 10 a.m. The
focus will be on non-mam-
mal fossils that can be
found in the fossil gal-
lery at the Thomas Con-
don Paleontology and Vis-
itor Center.
The Thomas Con-
don Paleontology Center
will also be open on Oct.
10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The theater, Junior Ranger
room and Fossil Gallery
Joseph Lee Humbert
Giles Edward ‘Ed’ Lindstrom
Nov. 30, 1984 — Aug. 30, 2020
Joseph Lee Humbert, 35, loving son, brother, husband and
veteran of the Iraq War, passed away on Aug. 30, 2020, at
2:15 p.m. at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, Oregon.
He was born to Michael Humbert
and De Anna Fox on Nov. 30, 1984. In
his youth, he resided in Milton-Freewa-
ter, Oregon. He joined the Army National
Guard and served one tour in the Iraq
War. Joe served as specialist from June
28, 2004, and was honorably discharged
Dec. 31, 2005. He then attended Wyotech
in Laramie, Wyoming, completing a spe-
cialty program in diesel mechanics.
He was married to Tonia Humbert on
Aug. 3, 2013. They raised their beautiful
dog, Annie, together.
Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing the guitar, singing and
spending time with friends and family. He would show up when
you called, and he’d give you the shirt off his back, no ques-
tions asked. Joe was a rare genuine soul and became family to
everyone he met. His smile would light up a room, and he would
brighten anyone’s day. He was known for being caring and loyal.
Joseph was taken too soon, and he will be greatly missed by
everyone.
He is survived by his mother, DeAnna Fox (John Day, Ore-
gon); father, Mike Humbert (Athena, Oregon); his wife, Tonia
Humbert (Unity, Oregon); siblings Tawny Rose Brown (Spo-
kane, Washington) and Samuel Humbert (Weston, Oregon);
grandparents Sam and Rosella Humbert (Milton-Freewater, Ore-
gon); many stepbrothers and -sisters, nieces and nephews, aunts
and uncles and many loving cousins. Joe was preceded in death
by his grandparents Barb and Gary Gentry and Ken Davidson.
Donations can be made in Joseph’s name at Bank of Eastern
Oregon in John Day, Oregon. The donations will be given to the
V.F.W. and also used as a scholarship fund for a student attend-
ing a trade school.
Jan. 8, 1937 — Sept. 12, 2020
Giles Edward “Ed” Lindstrom met his wife, Ilona, in Day-
ville, Oregon, where they were married on June 18, 1960. They
were married for 60 years.
Ed had a master’s degree, from Stan-
ford University, in mechanical engi-
neering. He spent 32 years designing
jet engine parts. He retired at 55 years
of age. He then proceeded to spend the
next 11 years volunteering for Habitat
for Humanity, and 15 years volunteering,
with his wife, Ilona, at Montlure Presby-
terian Church Camp in Greer, Arizona.
He loved hunting, fishing, hiking, bik-
ing, skiing and snowboarding. He rode
his bicycle 16 miles, round trip, to his
work for 22 years. He was a member of Mission del Sol Pres-
byterian Church in Tempe, Arizona, and attended Community
Presbyterian in Pinetop, Arizona.
The family spent the summers at the cabin that he designed
and the family built in Pinetop, Arizona. The cabin was also used
for many skiing/snowboarding trips.
Ed is survived by his wife, Ilona Lindstrom; son James
(Darin Lowery) Lindstrom; daughter Lorna (Scott) Rischmuel-
ler; grandsons Zane Lindstrom and Scott (Daphne) Fike; grand-
daughter Erica (Sam) Felker; great-grandson Lex Felker;
great-granddaughter Ruby Felker; sister Jeri (Dee) Kula; and
many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his par-
ents, Ed and Olga Lindstrom; sisters Lorna Thompson and Carol
Muser; daughter-in-law Barbara Lindstrom; and son Edward
Lindstrom. He was a loving husband, father and brother.
Francis Martin
1935 — 2020
Francis Martin passed away in the VA hospital in Boise,
Idaho, on Sept. 12 at the age of 85. He worked as a deputy for
the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and eventually for the Forest
Service. He served our country during the Korean War. He will
be dearly missed.
National Fossil Day
activities planned Oct. 10
Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
remain closed in response
to the COVID-19 pan-
demic. Activities are also
available on the website,
nps.gov/joda.
“National Fossil Day
celebrates the fascinat-
ing science of paleontol-
ogy, which peers into the
distant past and explores
worlds of plants and ani-
mals that no longer exist
today,” Roy Zipp, acting
superintendent at John Day
Fossil Beds, said. “The
fossil gallery in the visitor
center has been closed for
most of this year, and we
are excited to share virtu-
ally some of the amazing
fossils you can’t see in per-
son at this time.”
Additionally, the 11th
annual National Fossil Day
Art Contest is open to any
U.S. residents. The theme
this year is Permian marine
life. For more information,
visit nps.gov/subjects/fos-
silday/art-contest- 2020.
htm.
Jose ‘Joe’ D. Cubero
Joe Cubero, 79, of Canyon City passed away Sept. 27 at his
residence with his loving wife by his side. Arrangements have
been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel.
Clifford A. Monchamp
Clifford Allen Monchamp, 70, of John Day passed away Sept.
26 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. A memorial
service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct.
2, at the Living Word Christian Center in Mt. Vernon with Pas-
tor Sharon Miller officiating. To leave a condolence, visit drisk-
illmemorialchapel.com.
About Obituaries
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accepts obituaries from the family or funeral home. Information submitted is subject to editing. Obit-
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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. For more information, or to inquire about a paid memorial, call 541-575-0710.
Wally S. Elsbury Jr.
July 13, 1953 — Sept. 18, 2020
Wally S. Elsbury Jr. was born July 13, 1953, to Walter Sam-
uel and Regina Ann Waldmann Elsbury in Burns, Oregon. He
was the seventh of nine children and the first son.
He passed away on Sept. 18, 2020,
on the Archie Creek Fire near Roseburg,
Oregon. He had been wildland firefight-
ing the last several years using his log-
ging equipment and his skidgine.
He grew up in Hines, Oregon, and
attended Hines Elementary and Burns
Union High School, graduating in 1971.
He married Kathy Purdy in 1983, and
they had three children, Angela, Mike
and Shaun.
He was a logger all his adult life and
was awarded Logger of the Year from the Malheur Forest Ser-
vice in 1993.
He loved to hunt deer and elk and looked forward to opening
day each year but also had a soft spot for all creatures.
Wally was one of those people who always had time to visit
or help you in anyway. He appreciated history and enjoyed look-
ing for treasures of all kinds
Wally is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy, daughter
Angela (Travis) Courtney and their two children, Peyton and
Lauren, Mike (Meaghan) and Shaun. He is also survived by his
siblings Barbara (Chuck) White, Carol (Chuck) Lynde, Sharyn
(Darrell) Williams, Doreen (Bud) Hubbard, Lorraine (Ken)
Palmer, John Elsbury and Monica Elsbury, his mother-in-law
Mary Purdy and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Regina,
sister Shirley and nephew Scott.
Contributions in Wally’s memory can be made to Harney
County Save A Stray, Harney County Historical Society or a
charity of your choice that supports victims of wildfires.
A gathering will be held at the Valley Golf Club in Hines,
Oregon, from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020.
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CORRECTION
Three positions are at large for the Prairie City City Council,
not two as stated in the article “Who is running for local office?”
last week. The Eagle regrets the error.
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Daniel James Armstrong went to be with the Lord on Sept. 25, 2020. He was born in Burns, Oregon on January 25, 1943.
His family moved to the farm in Willowcreek in the late 1940s and then to Burns so his dad could work at the sawmill. In
1960 they bought a small farm in Willowcreek, and Dan graduated from Vale High School in 1962. Dan started working on
ranches during the summers at age 14. His first job was working for Glen and Bridgie Sitz near Drewsey. He married Carol
Duckworth not long after high school and they had one son, Richard Kypp Armstrong. Throughout his life he was happiest
buckarooing for ranchers, riding the mountains, hunting pheasants with Roberto, Kypp and Jason, and hunting elk and deer
with his dad. Camping at the North Fork of the John Day and visiting with Patty and Charlie Dalton gave him great pleasure
after retirement. Going for a ride in the mountains with Dan would usually develop into a lengthy adventure. The roads and
two tracks between Drewsey, Burns, and Prairie City meant a story with every twist in the road, time to look for deer or elk,
or to look at a rimrock that had some special significance, or to listen to a hunting, or horse wreck story. Of course if he met
someone along the road, he had to stop and visit for “just a minute,” whether he knew them or not.
While working at the mill in Izee, Oregon, in the mid 60’s, Dan received his draft notice, so he went down and joined the
navy. He served in Vietnam on the USS Seminole, as a boat coxswain. He piloted a Mike 8 boat on the rivers of Vietnam, many times under fire, delivering
supplies and troops. While running the rivers, he was exposed to Agent Orange and that became a factor in his health in later years. Back in San Diego, he
piloted the Admiral’s barge and received commendations for his service. After Vietnam he purchased the old farm at Willowcreek, where he had lived as a
child, and he, Carol, and Kypp farmed for several years. In the 1990’s life circumstances changed and he sold the farm. On July 13, 2002 he married Jeannette
Pardun and moved to a small acreage near Ontario.
He is survived by his devoted wife Jeannette of Ontario, son Kypp (Kathy) of Vale and grandsons Martin and Thomas (Rachael) of Vale; sister Linda Bossen (Jim)
of Salem, brother Charles Armstrong of Caldwell, KS, special brother Roberto Rodriguez (Marie) of Cuba, NM, sister Marsha Armstrong (Keith Carter) of On-
tario; nieces Cindy Purdy(Tim), Jodell Bayan(Ezam), Roberta Counterman, and Renee Armstrong; nephews James Cooksey (Denise)), Nathan Cooksey (Robyn),
and Jason Rodriguez(Cynthia). He is also survived by maternal aunt Iona Gregg of Bend, and paternal aunt Lois Armstrong of Naches, WA, and numerous great
and great-great nieces and nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Velda Armstrong.
One can remember him by being kind to everyone, listening to a Marty Robbins or Ian Tyson song, or just watching a John Wayne movie, one more time.
A memorial with military honors will be held at a later date at the Drewsey, Oregon cemetery.
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