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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Obituaries The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Georgia ‘Helen’ Troxell Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper 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: editor@rapidserve.net or david@rapidserve. net. Web site: www.heppner.net. Postmaster send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. 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 100 words. Cost for a classified display ad is $5.75 per column inch. For Public/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 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 written in a certain way must purchase advertising space for the obituary. For Letters to the Editor: Letters to the Editor MUST 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 GT 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. Play proceeds benefit parish hall restoration Georgia “Helen” Trox- ell, 69, passed away on March 5, 2015 in Spokane, WA from small cell lung cancer. She will be buried in the Heppner Cemetery near her parents. Helen was born Sep- tember 24, 1945 to Howard R. and Harriet H. Morgan Evans in Prairie City, OR. She was raised on the fam- ily ranch in Kaler Basin near Spray, OR and at- tended Spray High School. In 1961 she married Robert D. Troxell. They had two children, Evan and Marsha. They divorced in 1979. She lived in several places and worked as a seamstress. Then, in 1993, she moved to Heppner and opened in her own custom sewing and alteration busi- ness, “Just Sew.” In 2010 she retired and in 2012 she moved to Spokane, WA to be closer to her sister. Helen enjoyed reading, baking bread, watching sports on TV and talking with her customers. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sisters, Alma Louise Younce Lakin of Sanaway, WA, and Lennadell I. ‘Lenna’ Smith Lennadell I. “Lenna” skating on nearby frozen Smith, 89, passed on to be ponds and fishing the high with our Lord on lakes around Bak- March 13, 2015 at er. During the war St. Charles Hospital Glenn was in the in Bend, OR. Grave- United States Navy side service will be and he and Lenna held Friday, March were stationed in 20, at 1 p.m. at the Klamath Falls and Heppner Masonic Lennadell Pasco, WA. When Cemetery in Hep- I. “Lenna” Glenn went over- pner, and she will Smith seas, Lenna moved be laid to rest next back to Pondosa and to her loving and dear hus- worked in the lumber mill band, Glenn. office until his return. This Lenna was born in union produced two chil- Hagerman, ID on July dren, daughter Judy Diane 19, 1925, the daughter of and son Michael Glenn, Leonard and Dellett Young both of Bend, OR. Wells. She grew up in The Smith family Pondosa, OR and attended moved to Heppner in 1954 schools in Union and Baker when Glenn took a position City, Oregon. It was in Pon- as head sawyer at Kinzua dosa that she met and mar- Corporation. A few years ried Glenn Smith in 1942. later Lenna began a career Their fondest memories of as a secretary with the Or- those early years are of ice egon State Extension office, a position she held for 30 years until retirement. She will also be remembered as secretary for the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo for years. Lenna was a member of the Red Hat Society, the United Methodist Church and Soroptimist Interna- tional. Lenna could always be found volunteering for a special project and she will always be remembered for her sweet personality. Upon retirement, she and Glenn traveled the world with memorable trips to China, Japan, Hong Kong, northern and central Europe, and Mexico. Their fondest trip was a cruise to the Caribbean and Pana- ma Canal with family and friends. Lenna and Glenn moved to Bend in the fall of Mary Fisher Stock of Spo- kane, WA; her children, Evan R. Troxell (Debbie), of Viola, IL and Marsha M. Ferrnald of Marbill,Hill, MO; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She will be missed by fam- ily and friends. Condolences can be sent to Rt. 1, Box 577E, Marble Hill, MO 63764. 2010 when Glenn became ill, and lived on a lavender farm in the Tumalo area, surrounded by their chil- dren and family. Lenna was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Jake Murray; brother, Lester Wells; sister- in-law, Maida Wells; and niece, Mardel Wells Marlatt and husband Glenn. She is survived by chil- dren Judy (Gordon) Knight and Mike Smith; grandchil- dren Kimberle Wright (Bil- ly McCoy), Nance Riper and Brent (Nadia) Wright; great-grandchildren Brien- na, Hailey, Ellie, Matthew, Michael and Thomas; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of ar- rangements. Alberta ‘Bert’ Johannes Janet Greenup, representing the cast of “A Thought of Hope,” presents Ashley Lindsay, chairman of the St. Patrick’s Parish Hall restoration project, with a check in the amount of $1,179, the combined total for the two presentations of Father Con- don’s play. A sum of $333 came from the presentation in Ione and $846 from the presentation in Heppner. “St Patrick’s would like to greatly express their appreciation to the community for their support of the play and also to the cast of the play for choosing them as the charity to donate the proceeds to,” said Lindsay. –Contributed photo HUMC this week The Heppner United Methodist Women will host the Columbia District Unit- ed Methodist Women Every Member Enrichment Event on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Guest speaker Carol Gross, Disaster Mental Health Advisor for the American Red Cross, will present “How Do I Re- spond in an Emergency Situation?” United Meth- odist Women members from throughout the region are expected to attend the event. On Sunday, Pastor Patty Nance will lead ser- Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk’s office has released the following report of mar- riage licenses: March 11, 2015: -Mi- chael Scott Dixon, 35, of Heppner and Terrisa Kay McDowell, 30, of Heppner. March 16, 2015: -Jamison Lee Fisher, 44, of Lebanon, OR and Jessica Marie Kealy, 32, of Shel- ton, WA. D A W E T N vice with the last of the I Am series, “Abiding in Love.” Liturgist Peggy Fishburn will read from the books of Jeremiah and He- brews. Hymns will include “Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” “And Are We Yet Alive,” “The Kingdom of God” and “May You Run and Not Be Weary.” 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- 9224 or e-mail heppnero- regonmethodists@gmail. Alberta “Bert” Jo- hannes, 96, formerly of Heppner, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at a care facility in Hermiston. A memorial graveside ser- vice will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the Heppner Masonic Cem- etery in Heppner. She was born Novem- ber 16, 1918, at Lawrence, WI, the daughter of Thomas and Mary Lan Laren Detrie. Bert enjoyed garden- ing, bingo and coffee in the mornings with her friends, and partaking of all of the town events. When she was younger she would take long road trips to Wisconsin once a year to visit family members. She was a mem- ber of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and rarely missed church. Survivors include her sisters, Evelyn Contezac and husband Mickel, and Bernice Philipsen; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her daughters, Donna Mae Davis and Joy Wells, and a grandchild, Chriss Davis. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of ar- rangements. Jean Marie Gilliam Jean Marie Gilliam, 91, of Condon died, Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Summit Springs Village Memory Care, Condon, OR. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Satur- day, March 21, at St. John Catholic Church in Con- don. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Condon. A ro- sary will be held on Friday evening, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Johns. The first of two chil- dren, Jean Marie Cline was born June 14, 1923 in Jordan, NY, the daughter of Charles and Faye Grego Cline. Jean graduated in 1941 from North High School in Syracuse, NY. She later graduated from business school in 1942. Jean’s war-time ro- mance with Louis L Gilliam culminated in marriage on April 19, 1947. They moved to Heppner where their first daughter, Cheryl Jean, was born in January of 1948. Jean and Lou then moved from Heppner to Condon when Lou trans- ferred from the U.S. Forest Service to the U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture, where he was assigned to serve as the unit conservationist in Gilliam County. After mov- ing to Condon, three more children were born: Richard Louis in 1951, Mary Jane in 1952 and Juliann in 1957. Jean was a journalist and worked as a staff writer for the Condon Globe Times from 1965 until 1976. She also was a stringer for the East Oregonian and Rural- sister, Mary Jane Williams ite Magazine. Beginning of Biglerville, PA and her in 1964, she chaired the children and their spouses, Gilliam County Democratic Cheryl and Charles Lopez Central Commit- of Camas, WA; Rick tee for several de- and Evelyn Gilliam cades. She served of Eugene, OR; as secretary to the Mary Jane and Jim Condon Chamber Gleeson of Beaver- of Commerce for ton, OR; and Juliann 17 years. Jean was and Herschel Lan- an active member Jean Marie tis of Condon. She of St. John Catholic Gilliam is also survived by Church in Condon, eight grandchildren, serving as the organist for nine great-grandchildren, almost 60 years. She was and two nieces and two an avid seamstress. She and nephews. Lou enjoyed traveling by In lieu of flowers, the car, trains and ships. They family requests that remem- enjoyed many cruises on brances be sent to St. John the Holland America Line. Catholic Church, PO Box Jean was preceded in 485, Condon, OR 97823 death by her husband, Lou, Funeral arrangements in 2010. are in care of Sweeney She is survived by her Mortuary of Condon. Wranglers hold can drive, Bunco Gift of food offered The Wranglers Rid- ing Club would like to remind everyone that the club’s can drive is happen- ing now through Thursday; they have a trailer parked in the back parking lot of Les Schwab in Heppner and will be sorting cans on Thursday evening. Anyone planning on attending any of this year’s play days is asked to help out. The Wranglers’ Bunco fundraiser will be Saturday, March 21, at the Lexington Grange at 5 p.m. Cost is $10 per person to play. “Call the sitter and come as a couple—it could be a fun date night,” says a club spokesperson. “Come with friends, or come alone, doesn’t matter.” Snacks and appetizers will be provided, and club members say if people want to bring something it would be “appreciated but not required.” Attendees are asked to bring their own beverages. Your Household Hazardous Waste this Sunday Spring break may be a time when it gets difficult to keep food on the table, but help is available. A box of food will be given to anyone who comes to the All Saints Episcopal Church parking lot this Sunday, March 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. The church is at the corner of Gale and Church streets in Heppner. The box contains canned and packaged foods plus fresh food items and some hygiene supplies. This gift comes from several area churches and is coordinated by the Shared Ministry of Hope Lutheran and All Saints Episcopal Churches. Anyone who needs but is not able to pick up a box, call the church office at 676-9970 to request delivery. Be sure to leave contact information. look for label marked “Warning” and “Danger” Turn Them In! FREE Friday April 10, 2015 Northend Transfer Station 69900 Frontage Lane, Boardman, OR 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Items not accepted: Empty containers, Ammunition, explosives, biological waste and radio active waste. Question please call 541-989-9500 K ANDY B OYD C ONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR 10 YEARS WORKING FOR M ORROW C OUNTY T HANK YOU , B OBBI
