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A2 FAMILY Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, October 21, 2020 OBITUARIES The Eagle/Steven Mitchell A costumed attendee enters the Heritage Barn at the Grant Coun- ty Fairgrounds Friday for the second annual John Day Street Fair. Harvest festival kicks off fall season By Steven Mitchell Blue Mountain Eagle Grant County kicked off the fall season at the Grant County Fairgrounds Heritage Barn with the Friday Street Fair and Saturday’s John Day Farmers Market Harvest Festival. Emergency services offi- cers grilled up free hamburg- ers for roughly 175 hungry attendees Friday. Meanwhile, the “Grant County Jammers” played old-time bluegrass while kids in costumes filled up on candy, decorated pump- kins and played cornhole. Patty McAndrew of Har- rison Ranch Produce, a reg- ular vendor at the John Day Farmers Market, said Friday that the Street Fair was busier than expected. McAndrew, otherwise known as “farmer Scott’s cousin,” said this was her second season working at the ranch. She said she grew up in Oregon, but the mil- itary took her to Florida, where she has been since. “I love country life,” she said. “I am friends with the cows, and I spoil the animals.” Organizer Stephanie LeQueiu said Saturday that she could not think of a better place to hold a fall festival. “The purpose of the fair- grounds is the community,” she said. LeQueiu said people in the community “stepped up” and made sure kids could enjoy Halloween. She said Rob Raschio and Country Preferred Realty donated money so kids could decorate pumpkins. “People were compelled to make sure the kids had fun,” she said. LeQueiu said Friday brought out a younger crowd and a different vibe. She said it was interesting to get to see other snapshots of the community. “As COVID-19 changes, communities are continuing to adapt,” she said. David O. Tripp James Willy Ennis Dec. 9, 1943 – Oct. 5, 2020 Dave Tripp, 76, of Mt. Vernon, Oregon, passed away on Oct. 5, 2020, at Blue Mountain Hospital with his family by his side. The family will have a celebration of life in the spring of 2021 per Dave’s wishes. Dave was born in John Day, Oregon, on Dec. 9, 1943. His early years were spent wrangling cattle and chasing/breaking wild horses as a ranch hand. Dave met his wife JoAnn Overton in 1965 and gladly hung up his spurs for a bet- ter-paying job as a saw filer for his ultimate goal in life was to be a husband and a father. They were married on April 9, 1966, and have been married for 54 years. They welcomed two sons, Joe and Earl. Dave was an uncanny shot with both a shotgun and a rifle, taking game with a single shot and winning trap tournaments throughout the northwest. We thank him for all the time spent passing these skills onto the next gen- erations. His get-your-hands-dirty approach to teaching that was lovingly backed with captivating stories, some- times as long as the fishing expeditions, he enjoyed so much. His greatest teacher in life would be living life itself — this was shared and learned with his many childhood friends. Dave will be missed but always remembered by his wife, JoAnn Tripp; sons, Joe (Valicity) Tripp and Earl (Kellie) Tripp; sisters, Rhonda and Roberta; grandchil- dren, Garret, Devan, Aurora and Rhett; as well as the countless other family and friends he shared his life with. Memorial contributions can be made to the Blue Mountain Hospice through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. 1932 – 2020 James Willy Ennis was born in 1932 and died Oct. 13 peace- fully in his sleep and went to be with the Lord. Retiring at age 86 as a full-time ranch hand, he only gave it up after a bad tractor wreck in 2018. An orphan since age 6, he lived with nine different families and went to high school in Brownsville with his four cousins, who were a logging family. He married Janet, and they had four children, Jim, Jeff and Jennita, all of Madras, and a daughter Joyce of Bea- ver Creek. In 1970, he married Mya, and they stayed and worked together for 50 years on various Eastern Oregon ranches, since 1983. Well known for his hard work and horse training, he enjoyed hunting deer and elk on the ranch or with his kids. He had grandchildren and 14 great-grandkids who enjoyed his story telling sessions of many adventures he’d encountered. A funeral service will be held at Living Word Christian Center on Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. where he and his wife attended for over 25 years. Lois Jean Moore Lois Jean Moore, 91, of John Day passed away Oct. 17, 2020, at Cinnabar Adult Foster Care Home in Mt. Vernon. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Mon- day, Oct. 26, 2020, at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery in Canyon City. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Mountain Hospice through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. To offer her family online condolences, visit driskillmemo- rialchapel.com. Victor Carroll Fusselman, Sr. November 28, 1935 ~ October 16, 2020 Victor Carroll Fusselman, Sr. of Milton Freewater passed away on October 16, 2020, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Walla Walla, WA, at the age of 84 years. Charles ‘Larry’ Wright July 26, 1935 — Oct. 24, 2020 Charles “Larry” Wright, age 85, of Prairie City, Oregon, passed away Oct. 14, 2020, at is home with his family by his side. A grave- side memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the Prairie City Cemetery. Larry was born July 26, 1935, to Charles and Lena (Evans) Wright in Burns, Oregon. Larry attended Baker High and graduated in 1954. He married Carla Edwards on Aug. 3, 1974, in Bates, Ore- gon. Larry was a mill superintendent for 46 years working for Hines Lumber, John Day Lumber and Grant Western until he retired in 2000. Larry loved fast cars, sports and mow- ing his lawn. He was on the planning commission, attended the Prai- rie Baptist Church for many years and enjoyed being a member of a car club. One of Larry’s greatest accomplishments was raising his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lena Wright; brother, Dale Wright; and sister, Sherrie Lahmann. Survivors include his loving wife, Carla Wright, of Prairie City, Oregon; sons, Rusty Wright and wife, Jill, of Prairie City, Oregon; Jason Wright and wife, Aimee, of John Day, Oregon; daughters, Julie Combs and husband, Rick, of Bates, Oregon, Brenda Lovell and husband, Doug, of Prairie City, Oregon; and sister, Marlene Pettit of La Pine, Oregon. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. To light a candle in memory of Larry or to offer online condo- lences to his family, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. Senior needs hearing planned Oct. 22 A funeral service for immediate family will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main, Milton Freewater. Graveside service for all other family and friends will follow at approximately 11:00 a.m. at the Milton Freewater Cemetery in Milton Freewater. Victor Carroll Fusselman was born to Elmer Franklin and Ola Gladys (VanLaningham) Fusselman in Youngstown, Missouri, on November 28, 1935; the youngest of four children. He grew up and attended school in Kirksville, Missouri, and graduated from LaPlata High School on May 21, 1954. Vic was working in Illinois when he met Martha Ruth Davis. They were married March 6, 1956, in East Peoria, Illinois. To this union were born Victor Carroll, Jr, and Evelyn Cheryl. They divorced in 1963. After moving to Oregon, Vic met and married Edith Mae (Billings) Peabody on February 8, 1964. A son, Jeffrey Wayne, was born to them. Vic helped to raise Edith’s children, Beverly Elaine, Eddie Lee, and Lisa Renee, in addition to his own children. Blue Mountain Eagle Community Connection of Northeast Oregon will have a public hearing (via Zoom and phone) to present the results of its Senior Needs Assessment for the Area Plan at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. To access the meeting on Vic worked at several jobs driving truck and operating various equipment. While living in John Day, Oregon, Vic and Edith owned several businesses: V & E Welding, John Day Music Store, and John Day Seafood Market. Toward the end of his career, Vic drove for Koncrete Industries and Grapeline Shuttle, both in Walla Walla, WA. Vic enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and growing strawberries. But, above all, he loved music. He eventually learned several instruments. Vic could be found every Sunday playing for worship at church. He and Edith sang specials at church and funerals, and ministered at the Washington State Penitentiary at Walla Walla, WA, with their musical talents. Vic was preceded in death by his wife, Edith; parents, Elmer and Gladys; brothers Virgil and Richard; and grandson Byron. He is survived by six children; one sister, Maxine Dover; 15 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Paid for by the family of Victor Fusselman To leave a condolence online visit: www.munsellerhodes.com S212678-1 Zoom, visit ccno.org for the link. The Area Plan is an overview of senior services that Community Connection provides and the ser- vice delivery systems for the next four years. Community members are encouraged to attend and pro- vide feedback to help improve senior programs in Grant County. CORRECTION An incorrect photo was sent to the Eagle to accompany the obituary for David Wininger last week. No photo was intended to accompany that obituary. In a campaign article last week, the Eagle quoted Julie Elli- son as saying a focus is on “keeping our principle balanced.” The quote should have read “keeping our principal balance.” Claris Fraley February 12, 1931 ~ October 5, 2020 Thank You Claris J. (Campbell) Fraley was born February 12, 1931 in The Dalles, Oregon, to Eldon and Rachel (Look) Fraley, and passed away in The Dalles on October 5, 2020, at age 89. She attended schools in The Dalles and Gresham graduating in 1948. Claris had many fond memories of spending time with her grandparents, Clarence and Della Look, who farmed around The Dalles area. The oldest of three siblings, she was always there for her younger sister and brother. Another successful Rally for the Cure because of all the generosity: After high school, she attended one year of nursing school. It was while working at The Dalles Hospital that she met her future husband, Tom Campbell, a rancher from Eastern Oregon. They were married in Portland on September 11, 1949 and a new chapter in her life began when they moved first to Pendleton where she worked as a legal secretary, then to a sheep ranch near Kimberly, Oregon where five children were born and raised. The Edmundson Family (for all you do) John Day True Value Hardware Nydam’s Ace Hardware 1188 Brewing Co. Hair It Is The Monetary Donations The Auction Baskets (beautifully made) John Day Golf Club Valley Golf Club Claris’ talent as a singer was soon discovered and she sang at many weddings, funerals and other functions over the years. She loved her flowers and garden, canning or freezing her produce, as well as processing every variety of fruit picked at Kimberly Orchards. Her pickles, jams and fruits were second to none! Claris was an outstanding cook. She made everyone welcome in her home and always made sure no one left hungry! She was an accomplished seamstress and knitted or crocheted a lot of slippers, caps, sweaters and other items that were mostly given as gifts. She volunteered at many community events and served as an EMT for a time. Claris was always ready and willing to help anyone in need. She especially loved sharing her musical talents with children. Although not an avid sports fan, she supported all her children’s’ events, from ball games, track meets, and rodeo, to plays & holiday programs, and 4-H. Later Claris and Tom divorced, and she first moved to Cannon Beach, then to Portland, Boring, and finally to Flagstone Assisted Living in The Dalles. During this time, she pursued her passions of music, singing, poetry, theater and writing, as well as volunteering at her church. She was a woman of faith who made many life-long friends who shared her passions. Rally Committee: Claris is survived by her children: Kevin (Sue Montgomery) Campbell of Portland, OR, Tom (Jane) Campbell of Lonerock, OR, Lisa (Roger) Chambers of Pasco, WA, Brian (Cheryl) Campbell, of Imbler, OR, and John (Kelli) Campbell of Stanfield, OR; sister Dee (Jerry) Sloan of Richland, WA, and brother Clair (Pat) Fancher of Murrells Inlet, SC. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Rachel, stepfather, Newell Fancher, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Kim, Gail, Lynda, Kathleen and Spouses. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 24th, 2020 at the I.O.O.F Cherry Heights Cemetery (1100 W. 18th St. The Dalles, OR). A reception will immediately follow at approximately 12:00 pm at The Dalles Civic Auditorium (323 E. 4th St., The Dalles, OR). In honor of Claris’ love for the Kimberly-Monument community, memorial contributions may be made to the Monument Senior Center (C/O Anderson’s Tribute Center – Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street The Dalles, OR 97058). Please wear a mask/facial covering and maintain social distance from those not in your household. We thank you so much! Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 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