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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
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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.
Paid for by the family of Claris Fraley
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