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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 23,2013 Obituaries The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow H eppner G A Z E T T E -T IM E S U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekl> by Sykes Publishing, LLC and entered as periodical maner at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3,1870 Periodical postage paid at Heppner. Oregon Office at 188 W Willow Street. Telephone (541) 676- 9228 Fan (541) 676-9211. E-mail: editor urapidserve net or david(ri>raptdserve. net Web site: www heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836 Subscriptions: $29 in Morrow County; $23 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 65 years or older); $35 elsewhere, $29 student subscriptions David Sykes............................................................................................... Publisher Andrea Di Salvo............................................................................................. 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Jepsen, Robinson to wed John ‘Jack’ Pickens Linda L. White John “Jack” L. Pickens, He subsequently worked 85, ofCentralia, WA, former for the Department of Per Heppner resident, died on sonnel and as a DSHS Hu Jan. 5, 2013 at Providence man Resource Manager. John retired from Centralia Hospital the State of Wash after a long battle ington in 1987. with Parkinson’s John made the disease. A memo most crucial de rial service will be cision o f his life held on Jan. 31 at by receiving Jesus 2 p.m. at the Cen Christ as his per tralia Community C hurch o f God, John “ j a c k ” sonal Savior and Lord in 1976. John 3320 Borst Ave., L. Pickens was active in many Centralia, WA. John was bom on Dec. areas of service in his lo 6, 1927 in LaCenter, WAto cal church. He and Clara Harold and Ada Pickens. enjoyed family and friends His parents later divorced during retirement. They and John lived with his fa were avid golfers. John ther. John chose to remain and Clara spent 16 winters by himself in Heppner at in Yuma, AZ to escape the age 16, where he graduated Spokane winters. John and Clara moved from high school in 1945. He met the love of his life, to Centralia in 2003, after Clara Sue Ledbetter, during he developed Parkinson’s disease, to live near their his time in Heppner. John was drafted into son and daughter-in-law, the U.S. Army in 1946 and Tom and Sandy Pickens, went to Germany with the and granddaughter Sarah. occupation troops. He and John received loving care Clara married on June 12, during the last few months 1950 in Heppner and moved o f his life in Leah’s Adult to Seattle, WA, where John Family Home. was stationed. Their only He is survived by: his child, Thomas, was bom in wife o f 62 years, Clara; January of 1954. John later son and daughter-in-law, transferred from the Army Tom and Sandy Pickens of to the U.S. Air Force, where Centralia; and granddaugh he served until retiring as a ter, Sarah. Senior Master Sergeant at John was preceded in Geiger Field, Spokane, WA death by: his parents, and in 1968. sister, Geraldine Sherk. He then went to Eastern M em orial contribu Washington University and tions may be made to the completed his Bachelor of mission fund o f Centralia Arts degree in 1970. John Community Church of God. was hired by the Washing Sticklin Funeral Chapel is ton State Employment Se in charge of arrangements. curity Department in 1970. Brian Keith Voltz Bethany Robinson and Daniel Jepsen Daniel Jepsen of Hep pner and Bethany Robinson o f Cave Junction, OR are pleased to announce their engagement. Daniel is the son o f William and Nancy Jepsen o f Heppner. Bethany is the daughter of Dr. Art Robin son and the late Laurelee Robinson o f Cave Junc tion. The couple met at Ore- gon State University, where Daniel received his Master of Science degree in crop science and Bethany her Master of Science degree in nuclear engineering. Daniel currently re sides in Merrill, OR and Bethany in nearby Klamath Falls, OR. A March 16 wedding is planned in Albany, OR. 4-H sewing club on a ‘roll’ The Sew Fantastic 4-H Club held its third club meeting o f the year on Jan. 13 at the lone Community Church. Members each started sewing their own “jelly roll” quilt top using 40 pre cut, 2-'/i- by 44-inch-wide, color-coordinated strips of cotton fabric called “jelly rolls.” They also enjoyed eating a jelly roll cake for refreshment. Members will finish sewing the quilt pieces together at home or with the help o f their sewing assistant. Then they will add the border at their next meeting on Feb. 10. Brian Keith Voltz, 57, passed away on January 19, 2013, in Mesa, AZ. A memorial gathering was held on Wednesday, Janu ary 23, from 2-4 p.m. at Mariposa Gardens Memo rial Park and Funeral Care, 6747 East Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85206. Brian was bom on Jan uary 12, 1956, in Spring- field, OR to Laveme and Anton Voltz. He graduated high school in 1975 in Fos sil, OR. On November 21, 1981, he married the love of his life, Linda Keithley. Together they had two sons, Jason and Kyle. Brian enjoyed spending time with his family. He could also often be found hunting and fishing. Trips to North Dakota brought a smile to his face. Brian is survived by: his adoring wife, Linda; sons, Jason and Kyle; brother, Terry Voltz; sister, Robin Tucker; and many nieces and nephews. Please share memories o f Brian by visiting the family’s website at www. MariposaGardens.com. Ski club welcomes new participants Pre order for V a l e n |l |Ä We have flowers, candy, jewelry, perfume Ô Hallmark The Arbuckle Nordic Ski club reports that it has had new people participate on each weekend so far. Nine skiers took the 5350 as far as the 10 spur last Saturday, Jan. 19 (above). Snow conditions were good and the bright sunshine was with them the whole trip, they said. “We are lucky many weekends by getting away from foggy, overcast Heppner and up to the sunny, clear blue skies of the mountains," says club member Bill Ewing. Skiers report that the 5350 trail is quite short but has several fun hills to climb and glide down. The club goes out again this Saturday. -Contributedphoto r M 4 HC km wt on my taw tnsrn THURSDAY (2 4 th )- Hamburger Italian Tomato Soup FR ID A Y(25thl- Oam Chowder w / Bread Bowl Retirement Reception V f * Father Gerry Condon V * 12 Noon - i;30 p.m. MONDAY (2 8 th )- Turkey Pastrami Melt on R at Bread Sunday TU65DAY (29TH )- Italian M eatball 5ub W EDNESDAY (3 0 th )- Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini S o d January 2013 St. Patrick’s Parish Hall ^ Muttap D awj 217 North Mam St, Heppnsr• Phone676-9158• Ftoral676-9426 Serving Morrow, W heeler & Gilliam counties Since 1959 David Wallace Eckman, Sr. David Wallace Eck He was an avid fisher man, Sr., 83, of Prineville, man and bowler. OR passed away on Janu David is survived by: ary 13, 2013 at his his wife of 62 years, home in Prineville. Marjorie Eckman A m em orial ser o f Prineville; chil vice will be held at dren, Linda Hays Prineville Funeral o f West Linn, OR, Home on S atur David Jr. (Deana) day, January 26, of Pendleton, OR, at 1 p.m. A recep David Wallace Kenneth (Lana) of tion will follow the Eckman, Sr. Heppner, Robert service at Meadow (Kathy) of Prinev Lakes. ille; 14 grandchildren; and D avid w as born in 17 great-grandchildren. Geddes, SD on January 7, He was preceded in 1930 to William and Lela death by: Parents, William Eckman. He attended and W. and Lela Eckman; son- graduated from Sandpoint in-law Daniel R. Hays; High School, and entered brother Thomas Eckman; the U.S. Army in April and sisters Dee Pederson, 1951. He served in the Vera Mason and Betty Eck Korean War, ERC Artillery man. Branch. M em orial contribu- David met the love of tions may be made to the his life, Marjorie Burgess, A lzheim ers A ssociation in Sandpoint, ID at a Sadie and Pioneer Memorial Hos Hawkins dance. pice. He was a member of Please visit www.Prin- the Heppner BPOE 358 evilleFuneralH om e.com and IWA. to share your memories or David worked for 23 express your condolences years at the Kinzua Corpo by signing the online guest ration in Heppner, and 13 book. Prineville Funeral years at Pine Products in Home is in charge o f ar Prineville. rangements. Social Media classes rescheduled Fiber arts guild to meet Heritage Fiber Arts Guild will be meeting Sunday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. starting last Sunday, Jan. 20. Anyone who is interested in learning or expanding skills in spinning, felting, knitting, weaving, dying or crochet ing is invited to attend the meetings at 235 Rock Street in Heppner. Contact Marie Struthers at 541-676-5443 for more information. Linda L. W hite, 70, c h ild h o o d sw e eth ea rt, died at her home in Hep Curtis Jordan, and they pner on Saturday, January moved to Hollywood, CA 19, 2013 after a short but but, when that relationship intense battle with cancer. clouded over, she married By Linda's request, services Floyd White and they had will not be held, but more than 36 years each person who together. knew her will cel Survivors in ebrate her life by clude: her husband taking a moment Floyd; a son; step to recall his or her son, C hristopher memories of her. White; stepdaugh She was born ters, Roberta Ad on March 31,1942 L i n d a L . ams o f California in Litchfield, MI White and K im b e rl y to parents Helen Doten o f Oregon; Mae (Buskirk) and Law brother, Rex Kline; two rence Clarence Kline. Linda aunts and several cousins graduated from high school from Michigan; 11 step- at Litchfield and went on to grandchildren; and five become a beautician. She step-great-grandchildren. later went to work operating Linda was grateful for a teletype machine for Delta the prayer circles that were Airlines. As life moved on, gathered on her behalf. she also gave her talent to Memorial contributions, the insurance and banking for those who wish, may be industries. She often said made to the Salvation Army, that her best years were PO Box 1572, Pendleton, spent working in the dirt OR 97801 or to Pioneer of the Misty Mountains of Memorial Hospice, PO Box Rowan County, KY, raising 9, Heppner, OR 97836. a garden, com, pigs, tobac Sweeney Mortuary of co and her stepchildren. Heppner is in charge of ar L inda m a rried her rangements. Blue Mountain Com munity College is offering a series of four Social Media for Business classes as part o f their Community/Con- tinue Education course of ferings in Morrow County for the 2013 Winter Term. Each class is an intense, two-hour workshop that will help businesses of all sizes tap into social media platform s to create and boost their brand aware ness. The classes are $49.00 each and are currently planned to be held in the H eppner Hi gh School computer room. The class schedule has been revised and is as follows: Facebook for B usi ness: Thursday, Jan. 31, 5-7 p.m. Tw itter/Pinterest for Business: Thursday, Feb.7, 5-7 p.m. Blogging for Business: Thursday, February 21,5-7 p.m. Social Media Manage ment: Thursday, Feb. 28, 5-7 p.m. The classes will be led by lone-native, Heidi Nel son. A 1992 graduate of lone High School, Nelson recently moved back to the lone area yet still works for her Connecticut-based employer, Media Ventures, Inc., as a Digital Media Coordinator. To reg ister for any o f these classes, contact BMCC South M orrow County coordinator Anne M orter at 541-422-7040 by the Monday preceding the class. If you or someone you know has a gam bling problem, help is available and that help Is FREE o f charge. If YOU have a family member who suffers from gambling addiction, YOU can also receive FREE 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 LOCAL appointment or just to talk: Bobby Harris Q 541-676-9925 or 541-256-0175 Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) ® 541-670-9161 OR 1-877-695-4648 (1-888-MYLIMIT)
