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SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 19,2012 Obituaries Jean Ann Turner Jean Ann Turner, 74, was always open to solve of Heppner died Monday, problem s, share stories December 17,2012 in Hep and laughter. Jean Ann was pner. With wind gusts up a generous soul, giving to almost 70 miles an hour not only to her family but outside, a beloved mother, anyone who needed a hand, sister and friend was swept often giving anonymously. away to Heaven after a A nyone who knew her brave battle with cancer. A would most likely call her memorial Mass will be held a friend. She was a devoted 11 a.m. December 27, at St. Catholic who drew strength Patrick’s Catholic Church from her church. She w ill be in Heppner; recita missed immensely, tion of the Rosary especially by her will begin at 9:30 four girls. a.m. at the church. She was pre Jean Ann was ceded in death by: born in lone on her infant brother, June 16, 1938. She Ronald; her par was the third of five children bom to Gar J e a n A n n ents, Gar and Irene Swanson; and her and Irene Swanson. Turner husband, Kenneth. Her brothers Den She is survived by: her nis, John and Jim loved their “Sissy” very much. She was daughters, Cheryle Riet- the apple o f her father’s mann and husband Gregg eye. Being the only girl in Rietmann. as well as their the family, Jean Ann grew three children Tanner, Evan up being a bit of a tomboy and Ola; Lori Seitz and hus and playfully competitive. band Wayne Seitz, and their She enjoyed cheerleading children Brandon Seitz with and gymnastics in school. his wife Krystal and their She graduated from lone son Mason, and Regi Seitz; High School in 1956. She at Melissa Lindsay and hus tended Marylhurst College band Todd Lindsay, with their children Maddie, and in Lake Oswego, OR. She returned home to Jake; Sandra Martin and marry Kenneth Turner in her husband Doug Martin, 1958 in Heppner. Kenny and with their children Treve Jean Ann had four daugh and Natalie. She is also sur ters, Cheryle, Lori, Melissa vived by her brothers, Den and Sandra. Jean Arm was nis Swanson, John Swanson a dedicated m other not and Jim Swanson. only to her daughters but Memorial C ontribu to their friends as well. tions can be made to Wil The Turner household was low Creek Terrace Assisted busy at all times, with farm Living, 400 Frank Gilliam ing, cattle, horses, fishing, Drive, Heppner, OR 97836 hunting, motorcycles and or to The Morrow County more. Jean Ann took it all Health District, PO Box 9, in stride, keeping her home Heppner, OR 97836 Sweeney Mortuary of full of good food and fun. She was sharp-witted and Heppner is in charge of ar had an amazing sense of rangements. humor. The kitchen counter Funeral Notices Dean M. Gilman— Dean M. Gilman, 91, former Heppner Chief of Police, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, De cember 21, at AH Saints Episcopal Church in Heppner. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. A full obituary will follow in next week’s paper. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of arrange ments. Ronald Charles H arris—A Celebration of Life for Ronald Charles Harris of lone, who passed away Novem ber 28, 2012, will be held on Sunday, December 30, at the lone Legion Hall at 2 p.m. ~ Dwight L. Bailey Dwight L. Bailey died until his death. Dwight was a mem on December 11, 2012 at his home in Boardman, OR ber of the American Quar at the age of 76 years. A cel ter Horse Assoc., Racing T h o ro u g h b re d ebration of life will A sso c ., O regon be held at 10 a.m. Cattlemen Assoc., on Monday, Dec. and past member 17, 2012 at Bums o f the BPOE. He Mortuary Chapel, worked with Mor Hermiston, Oregon. row C ounty 4-H Burial with military and Morrow Coun honors will follow Dwight ty Rodeo Assoc, at the Riverview Bailey for many years and Cemetery, Board- enjoyed w orking man, Oregon. Dwight was born on and being involved with August 25, 1936 in Pea youth activities. He is su rv iv ed by: body, KS to parents Paul C. and Nadine Worline Bailey. his wife, Janell Bailey of He graduated from Palisade Boardman; sons, Jeff Baily High School in Palisade, CO and his wife Jodie of Ken and then attended Colorado newick, WA and Kenneth State College. Dwight then Bailey and wife Kaedene of worked as a brakeman for D Heppner; daughter, Nancy & RG Railroad before join Gorham and husband Kerry ing the United States Navy. of Heppner; eight grand He was united in marriage children and one great- to Janell Duke on October granddaughter. Dwight was preceded 12, 1958 in Fruita, CO. Af ter his honorable discharge, in death by his parents. he became a rancher, doing Those who wish may what he loved for the rest of m ake c o n trib u tio n s in his life. In 1977, he came D wight’s memory to the to Little Butter Creek and Pioneer Memorial Hospice ranched there until 1995, in Heppner or Celilo Cancer when he sold the ranch. He Center in The Dalles, OR. then bought a farm and feed Please sign the condo business in Collbran, CO. lence book at bumsmortu- In 1998 he sold the business aryhermiston.com. Burns and returned to Oregon to M ortuary o f Hermiston, operate his ranch in Board- Oregon is in charge of ar man, where he remained rangements. Letters to the Editor The Heppner (ia/ette Times will print all letters to the Editor w ith the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will need to have the name of the sender along w ith a legible signature. We are also requesting that you provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The address and phone number will only be used for verification and will not be printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous Hie GT reserves the right to edit. The GT is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters. Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under "Card o f Thanks" at a cost o f $10. Bennett for lifetime achievement I support the nomination of Jean Bennett for the Town and Country Lifetime Achievement Award. Shirley Rugg, Heppner Martins celebrate golden anniversary Carl and Geri Martin on their wedding day in 1962. Carl and Geri Martin of Heppner celebrated their golden wedding anniver sary this year. Carl Martin, then 26, of Rogue River, OR and Geri Ambrose, 24. of La Grande, OR were married in 1962 in Portland. The couple has years, in the Lakewood, WA resided in Heppner since school district. 1982. She was a member of They celebrated their the Little Church on the 50th wedding anniversary Prairie in Lakewood. Phyllis is survived by: her husband, James E. Bell o f Olympia, WA; sister, Beverly Miles of Clarkston, WA; sister-in-law, Florence N olan o f H eppner; and nieces and nephews Donna Peterson o f Payette, ID, Glenn Miles of Worley, ID, Christina Pickett of Calhan, CO, Michael Nolan of Horn Lake, MS and Terri Anto- nucci of Heppner. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Mil lard and Irene Nolan, and brother Vem Nolan, all of the Heppner area. A m em orial service will be held in Dupont, WA at a later date. Phyllis Carol Nolan Bell Phyllis Carol Nolan Bell went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Pa triots Landing in Dupont, WA. Phyllis was bom July 3, 1937 in Heppner to Millard and Irene (Peck) Nolan, the second of three children. She attended school in Hep pner and, when she was in the fourth grade, the family moved to a wheat farm west of Lexington, where she at tended school, graduating from high school in 1955. Phyllis graduated from Northwest Christian Col lege in Eugene, OR and then continued her educa tion, graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in Elem entary Education. She taught in Pendleton, OR; Straubing Germany; and, for many this year by visiting each of their five children: Sarah and Joe Struthers in Clovis, NM; John and Debbie Mar tin in Summerville, OR; Nancy and John Maine in Corvallis, OR; Case and Jennifer Martin in Albany, OR; and Will and Deborah Martin in Las Vegas, NV. The Martins have 20 grand- children and five great grandchildren. Harrison, Clement wed MALL SHOOTING Sew Fantastic 4-H club news -Continuedfrom PAGE ONE ren, and the couple left the mall and went to wait near Chipotle, where the Lius later met them. E xhausted from je t lag and their ordeal, they climbed in the car and tried to leave the mall, only to be blocked by a police barrier. No one who was around the mall that day was al lowed to leave, most stand ing in the chilly December air waiting for the end of the nightmare. “There were people standing out there without any coats or anything,” said Linda. The Lius said they were held by the police until they had been questioned. When the police were certain they had the only shooter, they let everyone go. The four returned to their hotel, hoping for sleep after the terror of the day, grateful the experience hadn’t been much, much worse. “I’m glad there were people here praying,” said Alvin. ATTENTION FAMILYCARE HEALTH PLAN MEMBERS Recently, you may have received a letter stating that Pioneer Memorial Clinic and Irrigon Medical Clinic are no longer contracted with Familycare Health Plans. Although we are no longer contracted with Familycare Health Plans, we have mutually agreed that it is in the best interest of our patients to honor this insurance through December 31, 2013. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Elizabeth Peterson at 541 676 2914. Tiffany and Anthony Clement Some Sew Fantastic club members show off their Christmas sewing projects. L-R: MaLinda Morter, Morgan Orem, Sydney Stefani, Payton Miller and Madison Orem. Club members not pictured: Jill Rudolf, Mackenzie Heideman, Renee Peterson, and Emily and Amanda Rea. -Contributedphoto Members of the lone Sew Fantastic club met on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 9, at the lone Community Church to finish up their Christmas project. With the help of 4-H volunteer Nancy Anderson, the girls took the pieced square they had made last month and turned it into a decorative quilted potholder. This was the club’s first experience l i c e l l e n c c In H e n l t h c n r c # honor. Matt Howard was the best man, and Pastor Keith Price officiated the wedding. A fter the w edding, the couple headed to the Heppner United Methodist Church for the reception. They were served cake, cookies and hors d’oeuvres. To end the reception, maid of honor Tresslyn McCurry sang to the new couple. w ith quilting. They are going start a larger quilt project in January. Leader Nancy Jepsen explained about pre-cut strips o f fabric called “jelly rolls” and how they would be used to make a quilt. Members are to get their Morrow County Justice of the Peace Ann Spicer has fabric and be ready to start released the following Justice Court Report. sewing their quilt tops at -Elizabeth Ann Sperr, 24, of Stanfield, OR pled no their next meeting on Jan. contest to Violating the Basic Rule 79/55; she was fined 13. $260. Justice Court Report HOLIDAY-HANGOVEMALL EMAIL If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available and that help Is FREE of charge. 22,9:00 p.m. Featuring The Savage Henrys Dogi Bite Harris A Travis Ballai If Y O U have a family member who suffers from gambling addiction. Y O U can also receive F R E E treat ment even if the gambler is not receiving treatment If you are a resident of Morrow County and you wish to take advantage of the services above or desire more information. Please call any of the following numbers to set up a LO C A L appointment or just to talk: Bobby Harris @ 541-676-9925 or 541-256-0175 Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) @ 541-676-9161 O R 1 -877-695-4648 (1-888-M YLIM IT) ■ H B cknumv IB I • MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT On December 12,2012 (12/12/12)at 8:12 p.m., Tif fany Harrison, the daughter of Sharon and Robert Har rison, m arried A nthony Clement, the son of Bruce Clement and Jeanne Davis, in a candlelight ceremony at the Sweeney Chapel in Heppner. Their children, Adrian Clement, Gibson McCurry and Tresslyn McCurry were the groomsmen and maid of EE SHOW / I
