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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Obituaries Charlotte G. Britt C harlotte G. Britt, 90, of Condon, died Sunday, A pril 3, 2005, at her daughter’s home in Heppner. R ec ita tio n o f the rosary was held Tuesday, April 5 at St. John Catholic Church in Condon. A funeral m ass w as c e le b ra te d Wednesday, April 6, at the church, w ith concluding serv ice s and in term en t fo llo w in g at St. Jo sep h Cemetery in Condon. She was bom May 12, 1914, at Toledo, OH, to G erald and K atheryn Wambold Bums. She lived in Condon most o f her life. On Sept. 22, 1938, she married Ira L. Britt at Condon. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church. She en jo y ed her hom e, her fam ily, her grandchildren, entertaining and was an avid Mariners baseball fan. S urvivors include her daughters and sons-in- law, Barbara Couture and h u sb an d , D ean, of Hermiston, Mary Jo Brisbois and husband, R onnie, o f Heppner, Katheryn Haarstad o f Albany and son-in-law, Paul B ou ch ard ; 12 grandchildren and numerous g re a t-g ra n d c h ild re n and great-great-grandchildren; and siste r, A nna M arie Coffey o f Providence, RI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira, by a daughter, C harlene B ritt Bouchard, by her parents and by four brothers and two sisters. M e m o r i. a 1 contributions may be made to Pioneer Memorial Home Health Care, P.O. Box 9, H eppner, OR 9 7 8 3 6 ' o f Pioneer Memorial Hospice, P.O. Box 9, Heppner, OR 97836. Sweeney M ortuary o f Condon is in charge o f arrangements. Carol Burkenbine Rogers C arol B urkenbine R ogers, 59, passed away March 29,2005 in Mesa, AZ at the home o f her sister, Claudia Sherman. E a ster Sunday, M arch 27, the fam ily members who were at her bedside had a live memorial for her, w hich she participated in. They sang, laughed some and cried. She w as w h eeled out in her wheelchair and was able to watch her granddaughters hunt Easter eggs. A graveside service w as held A pril 2 at W oodlaw n C em etery in Bremerton, WA. She was bom Aug. 31, 1945 in H ep p n er to Reese and Nina Burkenbine. She a tte n d ed sch o o l in H ep p n er th ro u g h the eleventh grade, then finished high school and graduated from Poulsbo, WA. She went on to attend business college and became a legal secretary for many years. She then ran her ow n b o o k k eep in g business until July 1999 at which time she became ill with MS and spent the rest of her life in a nursing home. She met and married Russell Applegate. They had two daughters, Michelle and Bemadine. On June 16, 1980 she married Nick Rogers. He had diabetes and was on dialysis. They both lived to g e th e r in the n u rsin g home, where they celebrated their 20th anniversary. He preceded her in death. She was an organist in St. C harles C hurch in P o u lsb o , WA and was treasurer at St. Andrew’s in Port Orchard. Survivors include her mother, Nina Harshman o f H ep p n er; d au g h ters, M ich e lle S ch o m ak er o f Renton, WA and Bemadine F lo res o f M esa, AZ; granddaughters, Christina, Amanda, twins, Briana and Brandy and Cassie; brothers, F orrie B u rk en b in e o f H ep p n er and A rth u r Burkenbine o f Hermiston; sisters, Joyce Pagen o f Penn V alley, CA and C lau d ia Sherman o f Mesa, AZ; aunts and uncles, Frances and Norman Griffin o f Salem, Stanley Cox o f Heppner, Marlene and Mike Gray of lo n e and C h ristin a Burkenbine o f Heppner; and n u m ero u s nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, N ick R ogers and by her father, Reese Burkenbine. Memorial donations may be made to the National MS S ociety, O regon Chapter, 1650 NW Naito Parkw ay, Suite 190, Portland, OR 97209. Amy “Irene” Dalzell Amy “Irene” Dalzell, 95, o f Eugene, died March 30, 2005, o f age related causes. A graveside service w as held April 4 at t h e C o n d o n Amy “Irene” Cem etery Dalzell in Condon. She was bQm Dec. 11,1909 on the family ranch in M orrow C ounty to William and Edith Russell M cClintock. She attended high school in Eugene for tw o years and graduated from Condon High School in 1930. She married Arthur Dalzell on Oct. 5,1932. The couple spent most o f their lives farming in Morrow and Gilliam counties. Dalzell belonged to the G range and Pythian Sisters. She enjoyed reading, working puzzle books and bingo. S urvivors include daughter, W ilda and her husband, Clyde Crawford, of E ugene; sister, M ildred Weitzel o f Beaver Creek; brother, Bill M cClintock; g ra n d c h ild re n , A rth u r D robny, Lori W ells, ant Growers ik LEXINGTON, OREGON 1 - 800 - 452-7396 • 989-8221 N eil, Tom and Perry Bunny Barn continues to win C raw ford; and 10 g re a t g ra n d c h ild re n . She w as p reced ed in death by husband, Arthur Dalzell in 1984 and daughter, Wilma Drobny in 1982. M e m o r i a l contributions may be made to the A m erican C ancer Society. Poole-L arsen Funeral Home o f Eugene is KT’s Bunny Barn's Ola and Lancer Kathy Tellechea and also won several Best o f in charge o f arrangements. Pam Renfro, co-owners o f Varieties, Best Opposite of Dennis Daniel KT’S Bunny Bam, went to Varieties, best colored fur Central Point for the rabbit and best white fur. Scott The next show is the shows held on March 25-26 Dennis Daniel Scott, and brought home Best o f Mini Rex N atio n als in 52, o f B oardm an, died Breed with O la, a senior Belton, TX. Bunny Bam will Tuesday, March 29,2005 at C asto r doe and B est be showing 14 Mini Rex. Kadlec Medical Center in Opposite Breed with Lancer, There are 1001 Mini Rex Richland, WA. a senior Castor buck. They entered. A funeral was held Saturday, April 2 at Smith St. Patrick’s Senior Center news Funeral Home with burial at On April 13, Hope the community. the East Prosser Cemetery, and Valby volunteers will The sojourn to have in Prosser, WA. host the noon meal at St. lunch at M onum ent on Scott was bom Oct. Patrick’s Senior Center. The March 22 was enjoyed by 15 13, 1952 to E rn est and m enu for the day is hot p eo p le. S everal o f the E lo ise L iech ty Scott at turkey sandwiches, mashed passengers had grown up in Sunnyside, WA. He attended potatoes and gravy, green the area and entertained the sch o o ls at G randview , salad , peas, pears and rest of the group with their g ra d u a tin g w ith the pumpkin pie. For several p erso n al h isto rie s and G randview H igh School w eeks a tte n d an c e has u n d e rstan d in g o f the Class o f 1971. community and surrounding increased. On April 15, 1972, On M arch 30, 16 c o u n try sid e. The group he married Viola McKinney v o lu n te e rs a tten d ed the ex p erien ced dense fog, at Prosser where they made RSV P lu n ch eo n in snow , rain and b rig h t their home before moving to Boardm an at the Port o f sunshine that day. The return Oregon in 1975. Morrow. Rev. Marc Mullins, tour included Spray (where S co tt w orked for o f Is’ Christian Church in others had lived), Fossil, Lamb Weston for 27 years Pendleton, spoke on the Condon and the windmill as an engineer. challenge and m iracle o f area; then via Olex, over the He enjoyed hunting, v o lu n te e rin g and also hills o f Base Line Road to fishing, reading and was surprised attendees with lone and Lexington, where always learning new things. some o f his magic skills. passengers were dropped off He was said to be a A bout 160 p eople from and then on to Heppner. giving person who cherished three-counties were present. Baker has promised time spent with his family, From H e p p n e r’s another lunch/tour o f Spray especially his grandchildren. group, Virginia Keithley and and a return trip through Survivors include his G race B aker receiv ed Winlock and other mountain w ife, V iola Scott o f certificates for more than places o f interest coming B oardm an; his children, 400 hours each of recorded later in April. A ngela E p p erso n and volunteer work. Ed Baker The senior board is h u sb an d , Jaso n , o f was recognized for more exploring sources o f grant Hermiston, David Scott and than 500 hours given to his monies to purchase round wife, Gail, o f La Grande, volunteer work. To conclude tables for the dining area. A nthony Scott and w ife, the B oardm an jo u rn ey . Sheila Piper, coordinator, Sarah o f Corvallis, Victor Baker made a bus tour of has volunteers to help fill out Scott and w ife, Lisa o f some o f the growth areas of the applications. Boardman, and Nancy Scott of H erm isto n ; 11 A A R P D river’s Safety class grandchildren; his mother, Eloise Joy Scott of Prosser; scheduled AARP and Blue and over who have sister, Darlene Bennett o f M ountain C om m unity com pleted the class. The Prosser; and brothers, Phillip Scott o f Spokane and Ernest College have scheduled a cost o f the class is $10, Scott o f Anaheim, CA. He D riv er’s Safety class for payable to AARP on the day was preceded in death by his Monday, April 11 at Willow of the session. P re -re g iste r by father, Ernest Ephriam Scott Grange Hall in lone. The contacting Anne M orter, class will run from 8 a.m. to in 1982. Smith Funeral Home 5 p.m. Students are asked to BMCC C o o rd in a to r for South Morrow County at o f Grandview is in charge o f bring their lunch. D riv e r’s Safety is 422-7040, or John and Judi arrangements. classroom instruction for Sw anson, in stru cto rs, at mature drivers age 55 and 922-9568. Pre-registration is Births over, stressing laws and req u ired as a mi ni mum Braydyn A m a y a safety. M ost in su ran ce enrollment must be met for Russell- a son, Braydyn companies offer premium the instructors to hold the Amaya, was bom March 22, discounts to drivers age 55 class. 2005, at G ood Shepherd MS W alk to be held in Heppner Medical Center in Hermiston P lan n in g for the the walkers on Valby’s team to Destiny and John Russell, 2005 MS Walk in Heppner will be Betty and Louie Jr., o f Boardman. Dennis Keith is progressing well. The Carlson, who have a special White- a son, Dennis Keith, event will take place on interest in the success o f the April 23, walk. Their daughter, Sandi was bom March 24, 2005, S aturday, at Good Shepherd Medical beginning with registration R ichardson, has recently C en ter in H erm iston to at 8 a.m. at All Saints been diagnosed with MS. Melissa and Keith White of Episcopal Church. You can Richardson lives in Central also register early by picking Point and is a busy member Irrigon. Em alei Rae up a registration form at of the community. She owns H endren- a d au g h ter, various businesses in town. and operates a café besides Again this year, All volunteering for various Emalei Rae, was bom March 24, 2005 at Good Shepherd Saints and Hope Lutheran other activities. All proceeds from Medical Center in Hermiston churches are forming teams the walk go to fight MS to A lyssa S ch aib le and for the walk and will be th ro u g h research for W esley H endren o f joined by a team from Valby medications and by helping Lutheran Church. Among Boardman. people obtain supplies such as walkers or wheel chairs. MEAL SPECIAL www.mcgg.net SUPPORTING YOUR COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING: Morrow County Gun Club news On Sunday, April 3, a cool and sometimes wet afternoon, nine shooters gathered at Morrow County Gun Club. Gene Harris won the sin g le s sho o tin g with a career first o f 25 out o f 25. He was followed by Mark Schlichting with 24 out of 25 and Dick Goodhead with 20 out o f 25. Deona Hodges took high lady with 15 out o f 25 and Kile Wilson took sub-junior with six out o f 25. In h an d icap shooting, Jeff Cutsforth took 21 ou t o f 25, R oger Mortimer took 20 and Harris took 15. Hodges was again high lady with 12 out o f 25. G am es w ere then shot. “25 yards for a buck” was won by Cutsforth and a “49 yard shoot” was won by Goodhead. Schlichting took the Annie. M CGC will host their annual “Meat Shoot” on S atu rd ay , April 30, beginning at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited and reminded to bring your favorite shotgun. The next shoot will be held Sunday, April 20 at 12 p.m. Air Life welcomes new director After nearly 20 years o f service under the same director. Air Life o f Oregon is preparing for a change in leadership. On March 14, A ir L ife ’s new director, Michael Greene, arrived in Bend to begin his transition into the position that will be vacated when Vem Bartley retires on May 1. Greene served most recently as program director for Air Life-HealthOne in Denver, CO. He has spent the last 20 years in the medical arena, working as a flight nurse as well as an admi ni s t r at or in the air ambulance industry. In 2003, Greene was named Program Director of the Year by the Association of Air Medical Services- a prestigious, national award that Air L ife ’s outgoing director, Vem Bartley, also received in 1997. “We’re very honored to have Michael joining our team," Bartley said. “He has a long history o f excellent w ork leading a program that’s very similar to ours, and I know he’ll do a great job continuing Air L ife’s tradition o f excellence.” The lead ersh ip transition will cont i nue through May 1, when Bartley officially retires. For now, Greene is getting to know the crew s and communities Air Life has served for the last tw o decades. “I’m still a bit in awe o f everything Air Life has accomplished over the years,” he said. “I’ve heard success story after success story and I ’m l ooking forward to really immersing myself in the program.” Air Life o f Oregon is a m edically-em ergent air ambulance service with a helicopter base in Bend and fixed-w ing bases in both Bend and La Grande. COMING UP AT JOHN’S PLACE Wedding Tables Mexican Buffet T yan S a n d e r s o n & L u b e S w a n s o n WASCO, OREGON 1 - 800 - 824-7185 Wednesday, April 6 ,2 0 0 5 - FIVE S a tu rd a y, April 9th Shower - April 10th an d Ap ri 117th Wedding - Saturday, M ay 2 1 st Watch for w eekly specials at John’s Place & Bucknum’s Tavern! T ric ia L y n n C o e & J o n C h a r le s L o re n c e * PROPANE SALES AND SERVICE * FARM EQUIPMENT SALES, PARTS AND SERVICE * ATV SALES. PARTS AND SERVICE * FERTILIZER AND FARM CHEMICAL SERVICE * FARM SUPPLIES AND LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT * DIESEL AND GAS SALES JOHN’S PLACE MAIN STREET, HEPPNER WedAiny - Saturday, June 25th ^ Muwuj'i tfoq 217 North Main • H appnar 676-9158 Serving Heppner Lexington A tone I
