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TW O - Heppner Gazette-Tim es, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 6,2013 Obituaries The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Anna Mae Steagall Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow C ounty’s Hom e-Owned Weekly Newspaper Published weekly by Sykes Publishing, LLC and entered as periodical maner at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March }, I ¿79 Periodical postage paid at Heppner, Oregon Office at 188 W. Willow Street Telephone (541) 676- 9228 Pax (541) 676-9211 K-mail editorarapidserve net or davidiarapidserve 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............................................................................................ Editor All News and Advertising Deadline is Monday at 5 p m For Advertising: advertising deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Cost for a display ad is $5 per column inch Cost for classified ad is 50< per word Cost for Card of Thanks is $10 up fo 100 words Cost for a classified display ad is $5.75 per column inch For Public/lega! Notices public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p m Dates for pub lication must be specified Affidavits must be required at the time of submission Affidavits require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be specified if required). For Obituaries Obituaries are published in the Heppner GT at no charge and are edited to meet news guidelines Families wishing to include information not included in the guidelines or who wish to have the obituary wntten in a certain way must purchase advertising space for the obituary For Letters to the Editor: Letters to the Editor M UST be signed by the author The Heppner GT will not publish unsigned letters All letters MUST include the author s address and phone number for use by the GT office The GT reserves the right to edit letters The G T is not responsible for accuracy of statements made in letters Any letters expressing thanks will be placed in the classifieds under "Card of Thanks" at a cost of $10. Keithley, Pottala engaged Anna Mae Steagall, 85, and singing. She played of Heppner, passed away guitar and sang lead in a Sunday, February 3,2013 at local country band during Pioneer Memorial Hospital the ‘60s. in Heppner. A graveside She devoted her mar service will be held ried life to her hus 2 p.m. Saturday, band and children. February 9, at the She had a particu Heppner Masonic lar love for chil Cemetery, with a dren with special reception to fol needs, and always low at St. Patrick’s spoke very highly C atholic C hurch A n n a M a e of the friendliness Steagall parish hall. and kindness of the She was born residents o f Mor February 23, 1927 in St. row County. Charles, VA, the daughter of S u rv iv o rs include: Elmer R. and Della F. Bar daughters, Brenda Ratcliff nett Parson. She was raised and husband John, and and attended school in St. Vicki Duvall and husband Charles, where she gradu Rick; son, George Steagall ated from high school. 11; three grandchildren; At the end o f World five great-grandchildren; War II, she married Army sister, Betty Williams of veteran George A. Steagall Kingsport, TN; one brother- of Virginia; they were mar in-law; two sisters-in-law; ried in Harlan, KY on April and many cousins, nieces 17, 1946. Long-time resi and nephews. Memorial contributions dents o f Morrow County, they moved to the Hep may be made to Willow pner area in 1947. Preced Creek Terrace, 400 Frank ing her husband’s death in Gilliam Drive, Heppner, 2009, they were married OR 97836. 63 years. Sweeney Mortuary of Anna Mae loved peo Heppner is in charge of ar ple, music, playing guitar rangements. Death Notice K athryn Thompson Webb— Kathryn Thompson Webb, 89, formerly of Heppner, passed away January 29, 2013, at Eagle Springs. A full obituary will follow in next week’s Gazette. ¥ ..rate Blair Keithley and Kyle Pottala Blair Keithley and Kyle Pottala of Hermiston are announcing their engage ment. Blair is the daughter of Jay and Kelly-jo Keithley of Heppner. Kyle is the son of Chuck and Phyliss Pot tala of Grangeville, ID. Blair graduated from Heppner High School in 2005. She earned a bach elor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Oregon University in 2009. She is employed with Farm Service Agency in Pend leton. Kyle is a 2000 graduate of Grangeville High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of Idaho, where he earned a bachelor’s de gree in agribusiness. He also works for Farm Service Agency as a farm loan of ficer. A June 15, 2013 wed ding is planned in Herm iston. Heppner students on EOU dean’s list Four Heppner students have been named to Eastern Oregon University’s 2012 fall term dean’s list. Hep pner students on the list were Lawrence Lutcher, Kelsie Fox, Kellee Jones and Sherilyn Peck. Other students from the county who received the distinction were Whitley Reece and Kelli Jones of Boardman, and Jose DeLo- era Avila of Irrigon. To qual i fy for the dean’s list, students must achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while complet ing a minimum of 12 hours o f graded coursework for the duration of the term. Gibson earns master’s degree Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS has an nounced that Stephan Gibson of Lexington has earned a Master of Public Health degree. Legion, Auxiliary to Health district gets meet new ventilator The American Legion and Auxiliary will have their first meeting of the year Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meth odist church. The meeting will begin with a potluck; the main dish will be provided, and members are asked to bring a salad or dessert. Separate meetings will follow. “We hope to see as many ladies out as possible, as there are many issues to discuss and make plans for,” says an Auxiliary spokeswoman. Day Fe 14th Valentine’s Roses: Available in Red, Pink, Light Pink, White and Yellow Carnations: Available in Red, Pink and White M ixed Floral Vases Made to Order Gift Baskets: Elegant to look at and beautiful to hold, our hand-packed gift baskets are filled with high-quality gourmet foods, wines and even fresh fruit! When you send a gift basket, you're certain to surprise and delight them. Delivery: ■OB Pioneer Memorial Hospital Foundation board members (L-R) Glen Ward, Shannon M iller and Larry Mills stand with a ventilator that the foundation recently helped the Morrow C ounty Health District purchase. The foundation donated $6,000 toward the purchase of the equipment, which provides critical breathing support when a patient cannot breathe on his or her own. The new ventilator, which health district staff says is very user-friendly, replaces an older unit that was outdated and difficult to use. -Contributedphoto Available to Heppner, Lexington, and lone. Including schools. School Friendly Accommodations Shatter proof vases and bus friendly balloons available. Order Now! Call 541-676-9426 C heck out our muly lungi specials HEPPNER ELKS 358 676-9181 "Where Friends M eet” 142 North Main THURSDAY (7th)- C hasy enchiladas w/ Spanish Rice LADIES' NIGHT FRIPAY(8th)- Clam Chowder THURJOAY, FEBRUARY 7TH MONDAY tilth)- Beef Barley Soup w/ Half Sandwich TUESDAY (ETHh Chicken Pot Pie WEDNESDAY (I3thh french Dip THURSDAY (Mttl)- Chicken Chow Mén FRIDAY(Bth)- Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup ^ M iuuutj D m « 217 North Man St, Heppner* Phone 676-9150 • FloralT76-9426 Serving Morrow, Wheeler L Gilliam counties Since 1959 t TACO & NCHILADA FEED STARTING AT 6 P.M. MORTIMORES 6 FRIENDS Ernest ‘Ernie William Christopherson Jr. E rnest ‘E rn ie ’ W il all trades” and could fix liam Christopherson Jr., anything. He supported his 88, returned peacefully to family in various occupa our Heavenly Fa tions such as farm ther on February 3, ing and logging. 2013 at the Mon His m ain hobby tana Veterans home was w o o d w o rk in Columbia Falls, ing, and he made MT. Funeral ser all kinds of things, vices were held at from “doodads” to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, picnic tables. Mu Feb. 5, at the Idaho Ernest ‘Ernie’ sic was an impor Falls Eagle Rock William Chris tant part of his life. Latter-day Saints topherson Jr. He would play his Stake Center with guitar and sing at Bishop Todd Shepherd of every family gathering, ficiating. Burial was at Milo much to the enjoyment of Cemetery. those who were in atten He was born to Er dance. He wrote a lot of his nest William and Ada Dora own music with titles such (Agee) Christopherson on as “Ribbons of Gray (take May 9, 1924 near lone. me home to Oregon),” “Old On June 29, 1943, he Duffer from Dufer,” and married Ethel June Jeppsen “Miss Mt. Hood Has a New in Donald, OR. They were Petticoat Today.” He loved later sealed in the Salt Lake singing and playing the City, UT Latter-day Saints guitar until he was unable Temple for time and all to do it anymore. When he eternity. He was an active lived at the veterans home, member o f The Church of he would sing and yodel Jesus Christ of Latter-day for his caretakers. They Saints with full belief and loved him as if he were their testimony. He was called grandpa, too. to various positions in the He had a wonderful church, which he filled with sense of humor. He had a devotion and commitment. lot of jokes that he would Ernie and June served two tell over and over again and full-tim e m issions, one everyone would laugh as in the Idaho Falls Taylor if it were the first time we Mountain Stake and the heard it, except for June. other in the Payson, UT, When asked why she didn’t Mountain View Stake. laugh she said, “I’ve heard Among the places June these jokes for 65 years. and Ernie lived were Idaho They’re just not funny any Falls, ID; lone, Union and more.” The Dalles, OR; and Mat- He is survived by: his tawa, WA. He was loved six children, Sherry (Ted) and respected by his many Bohn of Idaho Falls, ID, friends and associates. Connie (Max) Bamum of The second o f three Payson, UT, Neal (Pam) boys, Ernie was bom on a Christopherson of Herm wheat and cattle ranch south iston, OR, Ron (Laurie) of lone, where he learned Christopherson o f Moses the Value oFhard work an<f Lake, WA, Wendy (Joe) a job well done, which he Works of Kal¡spell, MT, and passed on to his children Greg (Jolene) Christopher and grandchildren. He had a son of Kurtistown, HI; one unique way of showing his brother, Ersel Christopher love and appreciation for son of Woodbum, OR; 32 each and every one of them. grandchildren; 85 great Many of his grandsons had grandchildren; and eight the opportunity of working great-great-grandchildren. with him and learning from He was preceded in him on his ranch in Eastern death by: his sweet wife, Oregon. June; his parents; and older Ernie was a “Jack of brother, Vernon. Little League registration Wed. Little League registra tion night will take place Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Heppner City Hall. Online registra tion is available Feb. 1-13 at www.johndayriverlittle- league.com. Boys ages five through 12 and girls ages five through 16 are eligible to play T-ball, Minors and Ma jors Baseball and Softball. This includes lone girls interested in joining the Heppner softball team. The fee is $35 per participant or $70 per family. One parent or legal guardian must be present to register. Participants are asked to bring three proofs of current residency. A driv er’s license, one utility bill (i.e. CBEC, City of Hep pner), and one non-utility bill (i.e. car registration) are acceptable documenta tion. Each item must show a physical address and have a current date from the past 11 months. Little League will also need a copy of the child’s birth certificate or a state-certified birth certificate. The deadline for regis tration is Feb. 13. No late forms will be accepted this year, no exceptions. Coaches and volunteers may fill out an application at this time. A copy of the volunteer’s photo ID is required. Contact Corey Sweeney at 541-256-0355 for more information. Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk has issued the following marriage licenses: January 29: -Brandon Joseph Smith, 32, of Heppner and Sarah Virginia Ramsey, 32, of Heppner. If you or som eone you know has a gam bling problem , help is available and that help Is FR EE o f charge. 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 gam bler 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. P lease call any of the following numbers to set up a L O C A L appointment or just to talk: Bobby Harris @ 541-676-9925 or 541-256-0175 Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) <9 541-676-9161 O R 1-877-695-4648 (1-888-MYLIMIT) I
