TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Obituaries The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Paul Garland ‘Skip’ Pettyjohn Jr. 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. 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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. The View from the Green Holy Name Men’s Golf Tournament this Saturday Avid golfers from around the region, both men and women, are reminded that the St. William’s and St. Patrick’s Holy Name Men’s Golf Fun Day is this Saturday morning, Aug. 15. Participants need not be accomplished golfers to take part in this fun day. Teams of four will play in a four-person scramble format; players can arrange their own teams or will be teamed up when they arrive. Prizes will be awarded for the top team and best shots. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. with tee-off at 8:15 a.m. The church altar societies will provide lunch around 10:30 a.m. Cost is $30 per person. Proceeds go to the Holy Name Men’s Catholic Stu- dent Scholarship Fund. Over the Tee Cup It was “perfect morn- ing weather” for the 22 women who showed up for the Willow Creek Country Club ladies’ play day last Tuesday, Aug. 4. Low gross of the field was taken by Nancy Proph- eter. Low net went to Pat Dougherty. Judy Harris and Lorrene Montgomery tied for least putts of the field. For flight A, Corol Mitchell and Pat Edmund- son tied for low gross, while Virginia Grant took low net. Karen Thompson had least putts, long drive and KP. For flight B, Betty Burns had the low gross and KP, while Sarah Rucker took first low net and Sha- ron Harrison had second low net. Emily Thompson had least putts, and Shirley Martin had the long drive. On flight C, Jackie Allstott had the low gross. Bev Steagall and Sue Edson tied for low net, while Betty Carlson had least putts. Karen Haguewood had the long drive, and Nancy Arnson KP. In other events, Corol Mitchell had a chip-in and a birdie on #1, and Jackie Allstott had a chip-in on #7. For coming events, the Eddi Skow tournament is planned for Sept. 8-9. Sunday men’s play results Eighteen men played in the regular Sunday men’s play at Willow Creek Coun- try Club on Aug. 9. The results were as follows: Gross: 1. Greg Grant – 62, 2. Ron Bowman – 65, 3. Dave Pranger – 66. Net: 1. Gene Orwick – 50, 2. (tie) Josh Coiner, Delbert Binschus and Dal- las Harsin – 57. The committee for the day’s play included Rod Wilson, Tim Wright and John Edmundson. Next Sunday’s activity will be the annual Shoot- out Tournament with two- man teams playing three rounds of golf in various formats. The committee for the day is Dave Allstott, Dave Gunderson and Gary Watkins. PRINT help of his parents. He was fond memories of driving the kind of dad they could to Disneyland in the back always call on when seat of his Mustang. something needed He enjoyed listen- fixed, from bikes to ing to music and cars, he was always dancing, working on there for them. He computers and play- worried about his ing computer games girls and never let Paul Garland with his grandsons. them down in times “Skip” He loved watching of need. He was the Pettyjohn Jr. his girls, grandkids fun kind of dad who and great-grand- danced with them on his kids at their many sport- feet in grandma’s kitchen, ing events and activities played hide and seek with through the years. He is them, performed amaz- remembered for his quiet ing magic tricks, and took and sneaky sense of humor, them to the Portland Rose and loved telling jokes. He Festival. loved hanging out with his In 1961 he went to family for backyard bon- work for his father’s busi- fires, sharing stories and ness, Pettyjohn Oil Com- jokes with the kids. pany, where he worked in He was a family man. the office selling fertilizer His growing family was and fuel, driving truck de- always the most important livering fuel and chemicals part of his life and he en- to local ranchers and homes joyed going to many birth- in the Ione area, doing day parties and barbecues mechanics at the shop, and with them. Later in life he working on furnaces to liked going to Beechers to keep families warm. He play Texas Hold’em with retired in 1988 when the the boys. He also had a business sold with the pass- soft spot for his cats and ing of his father. often took in stray cats that In 1995 he married Bar- he and Barbara would take bara Elaine Johnson, who care of, nursing them back loved and cared for him to health. until his passing. Skip was known to He loved fast cars and everyone in the community taking his family to the as a kind and friendly man car races. His dream car who didn’t have an enemy was a 1969 Mach 1 Cobra in the world. He showed Jet Mustang he bought in his love by always being 1972, which he liked to there in times of need. He show off. His girls have will be greatly missed as 2015 Chronicles available at fair a husband, brother, dad, grandpa and friend, for his big heart and generosity, his sense of humor and love he gave us all. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; sister, Di- ana Hams and her husband Wayne; daughters, Kimber Thompson and her husband Les and their children, Jared and his wife Sheryl, Olivia Whetsler and her husband Brian, Kelly, Lacey, Seth and Katelyn Thompson; Kelly Christman and her husband Carl, their children Sheena, Nick Christman and his wife Cara; Krissie Rea and her children, Dylan Pettyjohn and his wife Dani, Koby Rea and his wife Sarah and Michaela For- rester; great-grandchildren, Garland and Atlas Whetsler, Keely and Cason Pettyjohn, Sophia, Joelle and twins Alex and Austin Christman, and Ryleigh and Brynleigh Rea; stepsons, Kevin and Cliffton and their children; nephews, Jeff, Craig and Shawn Hams; niece, Deena Hansen and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Helen Pettyjohn, and niece, Leslie Kay Hams. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ione Education Foundation, PO Box 4, Ione, OR 97843. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of ar- rangements. ~ Letters to the Editor ~ The Heppner Gazette Times will print all letters to the Editor with the following criteria met: letters submitted to the newspaper will need to have the name of the sender along with a legible signature. We are also requesting that you provide your address and a phone number where you can be reached. The address and phone number will only be used for verification and will not be printed in the newspaper. Letters may not be libelous. The GT reserves the right to edit. 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. Agriculture deserves appreciation The 2015 Morrow County Chronicles will be on sale at the fair next week. The 2015 issue of the Morrow County Chronicles will go on sale at the Mor- row County Fair next week. The publication will again cost $7 and will be available at the Morrow County Historical Society fair booth. After fair week, the issue will, as usual, be on sale at some area busi- nesses. This is the 32 nd volume of the collection of old, new and little-known stories of Morrow County’s people, places and events. It is dedi- cated to Kenneth and Lucile Peck and offers a reprint of an early article by Lucile. Other features this year include articles about Ord- nance, Boardman, Hard- HEPPNER GA- ZETTE-TIMES 188 West Wil- low • 676-9228 man, Timber Cultures, the UPS in Morrow County, a Pruter Berry follow-up, and some personal recol- lections. The Chronicles is published by the Morrow County Historical Society. It is compiled of stories submitted by individuals who share an appreciation of the history of the county and wish to share their research or personal reflec- tions. Everyone interested in writing an article or in compiling information to be edited by another per- son is encouraged to let the Historical Society member at the fair booth know. That will be a perfect time to also offer topic ideas for the next Chronicles. To the Editor: My appreciation for farmers and ranchers has re- surfaced often for several months, but seldom have I voiced my gratitude to our neighbors and friends who persevere in agronomy (I like this word and don’t often have opportunity to use it) and animal husbandry. That is my mistake and one that I became increasingly aware of early this year when—out-of-area—I saw signs and articles that reflect negative opinions about agricultural operations. With Fair Week just around the corner, the timing seems opportune for this public statement that I hope corrects that mistake. The importance of agriculture has been obvious to local individuals since the first settlers in the area staked claims, and it continues to be obvious to most of us, I hope. Unfortunately, I think people dedicated to produc- ing food on their lands are sometimes maligned by people who do not seem to realize their importance to millions of people. Sometimes individuals who claim concern for the environment do not seem to understand that these produc- ers recognize the importance of the environment—upon which they are entirely dependent—not only to their operations but for the benefit of generations to come. This is another challenging year for farmers and ranchers who must contend with drought and threat of fires, so I especially appreciate them and their stick-to-it attitude. I recognize their worth and importance, and I hope that other people do too or will become aware and appreciative. Doris Brosnan, Heppner Chamber lunch meeting The lunch meeting of the Heppner Chamber of Commerce that would nor- mally be held on Thursday, Aug. 20, has been cancelled Chamber lunch attend- to allow the community to ees are asked to RSVP at attend the Morrow County 541-676-5536 no later than Fair activities. the Wednesday before. PRINT! E W SS C A R SINE D U B R H TE E A D LE T C H U RE S BR O F L Y E RS S We don’t fly airplanes We can’t train elephants We’re not good cooks We don’t build computers We can’t raise wheat We don’t practice law We can’t set a broken leg We don’t put out forest fires We can’t measure & cut lumber We don’t sell fat quarters We don’t rent movies We won’t charm snakes We don’t rotate tires We’re not painters BUT We can’t resole shoes WE We don’t fill cavities We don’t sell antiques SURE We don’t know jewelry CAN We can’t fill prescriptions We don’t savvy hardware We can’t fill propane tanks (and set up We don’t sell or bag groceries WEBSITES!) We shouldn’t run with scissors Paul Garland “Skip” Pettyjohn Jr., 73, of Ione passed away May 23, 2015 in Heppner, with his wife Barbara and grandsons by his side. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. at the Ione Community Church. Skip was born July 25, 1941 in Heppner, the son of Paul Garland and Helen Margaret Lundell Petty- john. He lived and grew up in a loving home with his parents and younger sister Diana, as well as a large extended family of many aunts, uncles and cousins in Ione. He graduated from Ione High School in 1959, where he participated in and excelled at many sports and also enjoyed playing the trumpet. Skip was injured in a car wreck while driv- ing his 1957 Chevy. He told his girls and grandkids many stories of his wild and crazy youthful times with his best friend Ivan Akers and other classmates. After high school he attended Klamath Falls Community College, where he studied auto mechanics. In 1960 he married Vir- ginia Lee Thompson. They later divorced. To that union were born three daughters, Kimber, Kelly and Kris- tina. Skip was a wonderful father, raising three little girls on his own, with the AND MORE! Unlimited contract buyout for switching to US Cellular Add a new smart phone or upgrade to one and receive LG GPad for a penny Get a new iPhone and iPad and receive $100 Anyone who brings in the newspaper ad will receive an additional 25% off all accessories 733 W Riverside Number: 541-676-5533 Locations in Heppner, Pendleton, Irrigon and Richland