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
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David Sykes............................................................................................... Publisher
Andrea Di Salvo............................................................................................. Editor
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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
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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
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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)