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I TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Obituaries The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow L uvilla S on stegard H eppner G A Z E T T E -T IM E S U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow C ounty’s Hom e-Owned Weekly N ew spaper Published weekly by Sykes Publishing, LLC and entered as periodical matter at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879 Periodical postage paid at Heppner. Oregon Office at 188 W. Willow Street Telephone (541) 676- 9228. Fax (541) 676-9211 E-mail: editorsifrapidserve net or david(rrrapidserve net Web site: www heppner net Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, PO Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836 Subscriptions: $30 in Morrow County; $24 senior rate (in Morrow County only; 65 years or older); $36 elsewhere; $30 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 to Luvilla Sonstegard, 84, She was born S ep long-time Heppner tem ber 13, 1930 re s id e n t, p assed in Mosier, OR to away peacefully in Clarence and Nedra her sleep Saturday, Rice. After gradu November 29,2014 ating from Mosier High School she in Tacoma, WA. A joined the United celebration o f life Luvi,| States Air Force, for Luvilla will be sonsteKard held 11 a.m . on where she met her Thursday. Dec. 11, at the husband of 64 years, Eu- United Methodist Church gene Sonstegard. She was in Heppner. a Korean War Veteran. Luvilla loved bowling, golfing, reading, singing, dancing and serving in the Air Force. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Christe Know les. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Son- stegard o f Heppner; her daughters, Denise Walsh, Cathy Steger and husband Jeff, and Stephanie Os- trom and husband Paul; her seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grande h i Idren. Memorial gifts in Lu- villa’s memory can be made to Pioneer Memorial Hos pital, PO Box 9, Heppner, OR 97836. 100 words Cost for a classified display ad is $5 75 per column inch For PuW ic/legal 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 B etty Venita E dw ards require three weeks to process after last date of publication (a sooner return date must be specified if required) For Obituanes 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 G T will not publish unsigned letters All letters M UST include the author s address and phone number for use by the GT office The G T reserves the nght 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. Chrisma will be presented at HUMC this week The second week Ad vent begins with the pre sentation of the Chrismons at Heppner United Method ist Church. For those not familiar with these beauti fully spiritual pieces o f art, here is a little history: “Chrismon” is a combina tion of parts of two words: Christ and monogram. A Chrismon is just that—a monogram of Christ. According to the dic tionary definition, a chris mon is the Chi Rho mono gram of Christ. The plural is chrism a; the word is not capitalized. Ascension Lutheran Church adopted this word to designate the special Christmas tree or naments that this church developed because the first designs were all based on chrisma. In this usage, the word Chrismon is capi talized, and the plural is Anglicized to Chrismons. Over the years these orna ments have developed so that now a Chrismon may be a monogram, a sign, a symbol, a type, or a com bination o f such figures. The one requirement is that it refer primarily to Jesus Christ. At Heppner UMC, the Chrismons used were cre ated many years ago by Peggy and Earl Fishburn and Debbie Koffler. The tree in the sanctuary, on which the chrisma will be placed, was provided by Frank Osmin. The HUMC choir, un der the direction of Jean Brazell, will sing “In the Bleak Midwinter.” Hymns will include “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” “Angels from the Realms of Glory” and “This is a Day of New B eg in n in g s.” S cripture from Peter and Mark will be read by liturgist Merle Cowett. The celebration of Holy Communion will be held. It's also potluck Sun day, and everyone is wel comed to gather for a time of food, fun and fellowship following the service. Service begins at 10:30 a m. All are welcome. The Heppner United Methodist Church is located at 175 West Church St. For more information call 541-676- 9224 or e-mail heppnero- regonmethodists@gmail. com. First Friday Friends of Jesus adds a Christmas twist First Friday Friends of Jesus will gather together again this Friday, Dec. 5, from 8 a.m. to noon at All Saints parish hall. Phis month’s free program for kids four through 12 will include a telling of the Christmas story with costumes for everyone, in addition to the Bible stories, music, crafts and games that are part of every ses sion. A free lunch will be served. Newcomers are always welcome. More information is available by calling the Shared Ministry office at 541-676-9970. H E P P N E R E L K S 358 676-9181 "When Friends Meet" 142 North Main D e c e m b e r 4, 2D 14 LADIES NIGHT DINNER 6 P M B a k e d H am D inner P r e p a r e d by L o r r ie Fax & C indy D o h e r t y L O D G E MEMORIAL SERVICE 8 P M in H d n d r o f o u r DEPARTED MEMBERS FOR Z □ 1 <4 R a y m o n d (B u d ) B a t t y D on C ole F r a n k (R e d ) L o v g r e n E dwin (T a d ) M i l l e r M arvin C a s e b e e r W illiam (B illy ) K e n n y V i n c e A l l e m a n F o r e s t (F orrie ) B urkenbine PER C lifford A ldrich " t h e faults o f our m e m b e r s we WRITE U P O N T H E S A N D , T h eir v ir t u e s u p o n t h e t a b l e t s O F LOVE AND MEMORY" 4 Betty Venita Edwards lost her battle with cancer on October 17, 2014. She died at McKay Creek Es tates in Pendleton with her family by her side. She was 82 years of age. At Betty's request there will be no services. Betty was born in Lex ington on June 9, 1932 to Eslie M. Walker and Gwen dolyn F. Cantwell-Walker. Betty went to school in Lexington until the fam ily moved to a ranch west of Hardman. She then at tended school in Heppner, where she graduated. She had the honor of being a member of the 1949 H eppner Rodeo C ourt, which were some of her fondest memories. Betty loved people and the fulfill ment that the experience brought her. Later in life the 1949 rodeo court was fortu nate enough that all mem bers were able to mount and work with her longtime friend Shirley Rugg ride horses in the Heppner Parade on for a duration o f time. She then went their 50lh anniver to work in Herm- sary. It was a huge delight to all of the iston, w here she w orked for Mar- court members, es pecially their queen lett Manufacturing Shirley Rugg who for several years. Through the years was a lifelong friend Betty Venita Edwards Betty and her com of Betty’s. panion Dale worked Betty married Robert Max Gentry on No on ranches in Eastern Or vember 1, 1950 and they egon as well as a couple had two children while liv o f years in Southern Or ing in Heppner. The family egon. They enjoyed their moved to Woodland, WA work and roping throughout for a period of time before those years. On December relocating to Pendleton, 20, 1989 Betty married the where Betty worked for love o f her life, Dale L. Cascade Gas Company for Edwards. 17 years. Betty became In the 1990s Betty and secretary for a roping club Dale returned to Eastern in Pendleton as well as Oregon and purchased the participating in team rop Ukiah Thicket and ran the ing, which was one of her business until returning to favorite hobbies. Dale’s family ranch in Con In 1974 Betty’s heart don, OR. In Condon, Betty led her to return to ranch and Dale raised Foundation Quarter Horses until Febru ary 2006, when Dale passed away. After that time Betty returned to Pendleton to be close to family. She enjoyed her life, horses, roping, pets, out doors, hunting, fishing, her family and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her husband. Dale L. Edwards, and a brother, Glenn L. Walker. She is survived by her son, Bobby Gentry and his wife Jodie o f Arlington, OR; daughter, Delores Jen son and her husband Robert of Pendleton; sister-in-law, Jo Lyn Walker of Powell, WY; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchil dren. Any donations can be made to your local hospice in her memory. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of ar rangements. R ichard L in d n er R ichard W. “ D ick” Lindner of Hermiston. OR, died on November 13.2014, in Hermiston, OR at the age of 64 years. A funeral ser vice was held November 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hermiston. Richard was born on January 17, 1950 in Pendle ton to William and Thelma H olm quist Lindner. He was raised and attended high school in Hermiston, graduating in the class of 1969. A fter earning his associate’s degree in agri business from BMCC, he worked on various farms and businesses in Umatilla and Morrow counties. In 1975, he was one of the original six full-time fire- fighter/EMTs employed by the City of Hermiston. In 1983, he began working at J.R. Simplot Co., where he would remain until his retirement in 2012. His ca reer there included working on trucking and logistics in Hermiston, Idaho, and Pasco, WA. Richard was united with the love o f his life, Kristine Peterson Lindner of lone, on June 17,1972 at Valby Lutheran Church. He told her on their second date that he would marry her. Richard was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council, oper Lexington lodge plans December card party Holly Rebekah Lodge will host its December card party this Saturday. Dec. 6, at the lodge hall in Lexington. Play will start at 7 p.m. The price for an evening of fun, friends and lots of laughter is $5. This event is open to the public. Catholic men plan First Friday Mass ated the sound system, and helped maintain the yard and facilities. For the past several years, he proudly served on Good Shepherd Medical Center’s Board of Trustees until the time of his passing. He cherished spend ing time with his family, including yearly reunions at Boardman and Seaside, boating, golfing, skiing, feeding quail in his back yard, and vacations in Maui, HI. He was always willing to help friends and family, including the family farm near lone. Adventures were had with in-laws involving cattle and combines. He will be remembered as an easy-going, flip-flop wearing, joyful man to be around. Richard is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kris tine Lindner of Hermiston; mother, Thelma Lindner, Pendleton; daughter, Emily Bowden, Nampa, ID; son, Aaron Lindner (Yesenia), Portland; brothers, Dennis Lindner and Ron Lindner (Phyllis), Pendleton; sister, Carol Holcomb (Tony), Selah, WA; and grandchil dren Joshua, Anna, and Zacheriah. He was preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Lindner. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Funeral Notice Franklin E. “ F rank” Cason—Franklin E. “Frank” Cason, 45, died on November 28,2014 near Tollgate, OR. He was bom on November 17, 1969 in Hermiston, OR. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 15 Grant Ave., Umatilla, OR 97882. Burial will follow at the Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Irrigon. Please sign the condolence book at bumsmortuary- hermiston.com. Bums Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. Holiday bazaar to benefit local day care The men of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Heppner and St. William’s Catholic Church of lone will hold their First Friday of the month meeting on Dec. 5 at the parish The Heppner Holiday office in Heppner. The meeting will start at 6:45 a.m. and Bazaar will be held Satur will be followed by First Friday Mass at 7:30 a.m. day, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Patrick’s parish hall. Admission is free to the public. The event will feature approximately 30 vendor The Heppner Elks Lodge has announced that its tables for people to browse annual Hoop Shoot free-throw contest will take place and do some local gift shop Sunday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. in the Heppner Elementary ping. A soup lunch will be School gym. The free event is for girls and boys who are or will be available from 11 a.m. to ages eight to 13 as of April 1,2015. All children are invited 1 p.m. for $5, as well as from Heppner, Lexington, lone and the surrounding area. Questions, contact Brandi Sweeney at HES. Elks Hoop Shoot scheduled for Sunday doughnuts, hot chocolate and coffee throughout the day. Visit Santa at 11 a.m.; Santa’s Workshop, where kids can make gifts and wrap them for $3, will be open all day. Proceeds from table rentals and food sales will go to the H eppner Day Care. Call 541-805-8917 for more information. Park district to meet v w \ y v Please join the City of Heppner at a reception for Willow Creek Park District will meet Dec. 9 at 5:15 p.m. at Heppner City Hall. Join us for a farewell party for Judy B uschke Stephan Gibson As she retires from The Heppner City Council after 3 terms and 12 years of service December 7th 1:30 pm - 6 pm Heppner Christian Church 6 :3 0 PM on D ecem b er 8 H ep p n er C ity H all / A x x r / A x x r / A Ì
