TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Obituaries
The Official Newspaper
of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow
Donald W. ‘Donnie’ Papineau
Heppner
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‘Follow me’ at
HUMC this week
Donald W. “Donnie” au. Donnie was raised in
Papineau died on Janu- Lexington and graduated
ary 11, 2015 at his
from Heppner High
home in Hermiston,
School in 1973. He
OR at the age of 60
continued to live in
years. A graveside
the Lexington-Ione
celebration of life
area and worked
service will be held
as a sawyer at the
on Friday, January
Kinzua Mill for
23, at 1 p.m. at the D o n a l d W. several years. He
Lexington Ceme- “Donnie”
moved to Enterprise
Papineau
tery, Lexington.
in 1989 and worked
He was born on
for Rogee Mill until
March 13, 1954 in Hep- 1994, when he began driv-
pner to parents Floyd and ing truck. Donnie drove
Donna Roberson Papine-
ineau, Vancouver, WA, and
Cherie Davis, La Grande;
sister, Carol Ehrmantraut,
Lexington; five grandchil-
dren; and one great-grand-
daughter.
Donnie was preceded
in death by his wife, Gail;
his parents; and two sisters,
Penny and Debbie.
Please sign the condo-
lence book at burnsmortu-
aryhermiston.com. Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston is
in charge of arrangements.
Gloria Jean Klimaschesky
Gloria Jean Klimas-
chesky passed away on
December 24, 2014 in
Pendleton, OR. She was
74 years old.
A Celebration of Life
will be held in Donald, OR
on March 21, 2015 at the
Donald Fire Hall at 11 a.m.
All are welcome to come
and celebrate her life.
The family is asking
those who come to spend
some extra time after the
ceremony in honor of Uncle
Ersel. He is the last remain-
ing son of Ernest and Ada
(Agee) Christopherson and
was raised between Ione
and Donald. He would like
to have time to spend with
“Lord of the Dance,” “Two
Fishermen,” “Jesus Calls
Us” and “I Have Decided
to Follow Jesus.”
A fellowship time will
be held in the community
room 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-
James E. Starr, 81, of
9224 or e-mail heppnero-
Lexington
died Friday,
regonmethodists@gmail.
January
16,
2015 at his
com.
home. A graveside service
will be held Wednesday,
January 21, 2015 at 1 p.m.
at the Umatilla Cemetery in
Umatilla, OR.
He was born June 9,
1933 at Hot Springs, SD,
the son of Elmer and Nina
Wallingford Christenson.
He was raised and attend-
ed school at Hot Springs,
On Saturday, Jan. 31, from 5-7 p.m., the St. Patrick’s where he graduated from
Catholic Church Altar Society will host a homemade Ital- high school. In his younger
ian dinner at the St. Patrick’s parish hall.
The menu will consist of a green salad, chicken fet-
tuccini Alfredo, vegetable, bread, dessert and beverages.
Cost will be $12 for adults, $6 for children 10 and under,
and $35 per family. Funds raised will be used toward
parish hall repairs.
Also available will be two tables of various home-
made pies for silent auction. The first auction will close
Lillian Sandford, Hep-
at 6 p.m. and the second auction will close at 7 p.m.
pner
High School valedic-
Questions, call Ashley at 541-376-8285 or Jill at 541-
torian
and 2014 graduate,
989-8460. Reservations are gladly accepted.
has completed her first se-
mester at Colorado North-
western Community Col-
lege in Rangely, CO with a
4.0 GPA and is on their top
honor roll. She is major-
ing in Pre Dental Hygiene
-Continued from PAGE ONE he donated even more of and has been accepted in
his time to the community. their guaranteed acceptance
He was also a local program for the Dental
Bryant is known as a
“true cowboy” and avid businessman and one of the Hygiene school due to her
outdoorsman, sharing his founding members of the
love of those things through Bank of Eastern Oregon.
“He is our local histo-
volunteer work with Wran-
glers and the rodeo and rian. The man we turn to
time spent teaching the next when we don’t recognize
Pendleton, OR—Blue
someone in a picture. His
generation.
Mountain Community Col-
He has also been a life- memories are a treasure
lege fall term 2014 honor
long member of the Ma- to all of us. His generos-
roll recognition went to
sons, the Shriners and the ity is a bonus,” concluded
the following full-time stu-
Methodist Church, where Cutsforth.
Can you imagine a man
approaching in the middle
of your work day, saying
“Follow me,” and you drop
what you are doing to fol-
low him?
This week, at Heppner
United Methodist Church,
Merle Cowett will tell the
story of Jesus calling the
disciples when he presents
“Gathering for God’s King-
dom” on Sunday morning.
Liturgist Kathie McGowan
will read from the books
of Jonah, Corinthians and
Mark. Hymns will include
truck for Simplot and later
Les Schwab Tire until 2000.
He enjoyed horses, calf
roping, hunting, fishing,
rodeos and sports. Don-
nie was involved with his
grandkids, coaching bas-
ketball and football.
He is survived by his
companion, Catherine
“Cathy” Scott, Hermiston,
OR; Sons, Brian Papineau,
La Grande, OR and Brad
Papineau, Kennewick, WA;
daughters, Michelle Pap-
friends and family. Please
feel free to bring old pho-
tos of the farms, family
and memories to share. A
potluck dish is appreciated.
Gloria is survived by
her daughters, Arlynda
Gates of Ione and Arletta
Arnspiger of Lexington;
stepson, Clark Klimas-
chesky of Fairbanks, AK;
sisters, Kathy Olsen and
Sandi Dougherty of Don-
ald; uncles, Melvin Brady
of Milton-Freewater and
Ersel Christopherson of
Woodburn, OR; grand-
children, Charissa Gates
of Pendleton, Billy Gates
of Beaverton, OR, Abby
Arnspiger of Lexington,
James E. Starr
St. Patrick’s to host
homemade Italian
dinner
years he enjoyed the ro-
deo life as a bull rider. He
continued to enjoy rodeos,
fishing and hunting as some
of his favorite hobbies.
On November 18, 1984
he married Dora M. Kerr
at Lyle, WA. In 1994 the
couple moved to a ranch
near Lexington, where he
lived out the remainder of
his life doing what he loved,
farming and ranching.
James was preceded in
death by his parents, three
sons and one daughter.
Jamie Lubbes of Vernonia, husband, Clifford Aldrich;
OR, Katy Arnspiger of parents, Vernon and Doro-
Rainier, OR, Joel Arnspiger thy Christopherson; sisters,
of Virginia Beach, VA, and Caroline Christopherson
Kyle Klimaschesky
and Debra Kovach;
and Amanda Kli-
and brother, Charles
maschesky, both of
Christopherson.
Fairbanks, AK. Glo-
Please contact
ria also had seven
Arletta at PO Box
great-grandchil-
1011, Heppner, OR,
dren, six nieces and
97836 if you have
nephews, several Gloria Jean
any questions.
great-nieces and Klimaschesky
Any donations
nephews, and many
can go to The Gloria
other family and friends J. Klimaschesky Funeral
who will miss her indepen- Fund at Bank of Eastern Or-
dent and fun loving nature. egon, PO Box 39, Heppner,
Gloria was preceded in OR 97836 or to Willow-
death by her husband, Ver- brook Terrace, 707 SW 37 th
non Klimaschesky; stepson, St., Pendleton, OR 97801 in
Mark Klimaschesky; ex- Gloria’s name.
He is survived by: his
wife, Dora Starr; children,
Cindy and Andrea of South
Dakota, Jimbo of Colorado,
William Sabourin, John
Starr and his wife Toni,
Joseph Starr and Kenneth
Starr, all of Centerville,
WA, Gerald Starr of Salem,
OR, Laroy Cline and David
Eldrige and wife Jody, all
of Heppner, Etha McElroy
and husband Chops of Lyle,
WA, Tammy Toda and hus-
band Frank of Murdock,
WA and Ann Cline of Cook,
WA; sister, Verla Wilson
and her husband Tom of
Lyle, WA; brother, Jackson
Starr and his wife Marlene
of White Salmon, WA; and
numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the Ameri-
can Heart Association, 1200
NW Naito Parkway, #220,
Portland, OR 97209-2831.
Sweeney Mortuary of
Heppner is in charge of ar-
rangements.
Local youth named to college honor roll and
honor society
TOWN &
COUNTRY
college grades, leadership Theta Kappa Honor Society
qualities, extracurricular at CNCC. Students have to
activities and high
have completed 12
school scholastics.
core credit hours
Sandford is the
with a 3.5 or higher
daughter or Rick and
GPA at CNCC and
Sylvia Sandford and
be recommended
older sister of Ivy
by admissions for
Sandford, all of Ione.
said honor.
She has just returned Lillian
Sandford is an
to school for her sec- Sandford
active member in
ond semester and has
CNCC’s Leader-
been asked to join the Phi ship Trec program, in which
she and other students work
throughout the community
of Rangely on areas that
need attention. She has
been the work leader for the
community garden cleanup
and preparation and is now
working on various other
projects. She says she has
really enjoyed her experi-
ences thus far and is looking
forward to what the future
holds at CNCC.
BMCC releases fall term honor roll
IT’S A CELEBRATION!
ERNIE McCABE’S
90th BIRTHDAY
Please join us!!
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Heppner Elks Club
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
He gives the best hugs and handshakes, so if you
remember him as a boy or young man growing up in
Ione; as the butcher or store owner at Central Market;
for his Christmas lights; as Marissa’s, Michael’s, Matt’s,
Mark’s, Jennifer’s, Sara’s, Emily’s,
Maisie’s, Lionel’s, Jane’s, Andrea’s, or
Eric’s Grandpa; as Uncle Ernie, Ern, Mac,
Clyde or another name you would like
to share; or just because, please come
and collect a hug or a handshake and
wish him a happy 90th birthday.
No gifts, please.
dents:
President’s List (4.0
GPA): Kami Combe, Kan-
dan Evans, Nicole Kemp-
ken, Maria Montes De Oca,
Alesia Sterner, Andres Za-
vala.
Dean’s List (3.40 to
3.94 GPA): Leticia Alvarez
Frias, Miriam Cardenas,
Michelle Cardenas Garcia,
Tina Davidson, Brian Gon-
zalez, Zachary Irzyk, Will
Lepage, Eva McMasters,
Ky-Leigh Nelson, Jacob
Rietmann, Betty Rowlette,
Gilberto Silva.
Honor Roll (3.0 to 3.39
GPA): Skyler Blythe, Cam-
pos, Tanner Carey, Ana
Carmona,
James Creason, Jenni-
St. Patrick's Church To Host
HOMEMADE
ITALIAN DINNER!
Saturday, January 31st
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Delicious, homemade Italian dinner
at the St. Patrick's Parish Hall.
Adults $12, Children 10 & Under $6,
Family price $35.
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Vegetable,
Bread, Dessert and Beverages
funds raised will be used
toward Parish Hall repairs.
Questions, please call Ashley
at 541-376-8285 or Jill at 541-989-8460.
Reservations gladly accepted!
fer Fernandez, Krysta Fey-
der, Skye Forman, Yvette
Gomez, Kirk Haguae-
wood, Cheyanne Matlack,
Mary McElligott, Shane
Miles, Tyler Mills, Tanner
Phetteplace, Dean Roder-
ick.
Chamber
lunch
meeting
The next lunch meeting
of the Heppner Chamber
of Commerce will be an all
entities report on Thursday,
Feb. 5, at noon in the Hep-
pner City Hall conference
room. Cost of lunch is $10.
Chamber lunch attendees
are asked to RSVP at 541-
676-5536 no later than the
Wednesday before to guar-
antee a lunch.
Your ad here!
Call Megan or David,
541-676-9228