TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
The Oficial Newspaper
of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow
Heppner
GAZETTE-TIMES
U.S.P.S. 240-420
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David Sykes ..............................................................................................Publisher
Andrea Di Salvo ............................................................................................ Editor
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Weddings
Morter, Guardado
exchange vows in
California ceremony
Obituaries
Richard G. ‘Dick’ Devin Sr.
Richard G. “Dick”
Devin Sr., 64, of Kenne-
wick, WA passed away in
Richland, WA on April 10,
2016, with his three kids at
his side. A graveside service
was held on Friday, April
15, 1 p.m. at the Hermiston
Cemetery, Hermiston, OR.
He was born in Jack-
sonville, FL on August 31,
1951, to Glenn and Dar-
lene Devin. He spent most
of his childhood in North
Bend, OR, attending high
school there. He eventually
transferred and graduated
from South Umpqua High
School in 1969. That same
year, he joined the family
business and Standard Oil.
He married Sandra “Sam”
Janssen in 1970. Later that
year, they had their first
child, Richard Jr., and over
the next seven years added
two more, Doug and Renee.
They lived in Myrtle
Creek, OR, surrounded by
both sides of the extended
family, until 1974, when
they moved to Crescent
City, CA. In 1978, Devin
Stanield band offers
seats to Broadway
musical
The Stanield Band
Department is offering
community
members
the chance to see the
award-winning Broadway
musical “The Lion King”
at the Keller Auditorium in
Portland, OR on Thursday,
Aug. 11, 2016.
The Stanield Band
Department has chartered
a bus for the day-long
trip. Eighty dollars covers
the cost of the bus and
the theater tickets. The
tickets are irst come, irst
served; payment is due
Chris and Chelsie Guardado .
On November 6, 2015,
Chelsie Morter and Chris
Guardado of Costa Mesa,
CA exchanged vows. The
ceremony was held at
Muckenthaler Mansion,
Fullerton, CA.
Chelsie
Morter’s
parents are Roger and
Carla Morter of Heppner.
Chris Guardado’s parents
are George and Mariah
Guardado of Quartz Hill,
CA. Pastor Aaron Harrell
oficiated.
Panagiota Hatzis of
Costa Mesa attended the
bride as maid of honor.
The bridesmaids included
friend of the bride Molly
Felix of Costa Mesa, and
sisters of the bride Julie
Myers of Big Sandy,
MT and Kailey Morter
of Hermiston, OR. The
chosen lower girl was
the bride’s niece, Hadley
Morter of Bonners Ferry,
ID.
The groom chose
his
brother,
Andrew
Guardado of Costa Mesa,
to be his best man. The
groomsmen included the
groom’s friends, Chris
Hanson of Irvine, CA, and
Matt Barlow and Nathan
Contreras of Costa Mesa.
The bride started her
education at Hermiston
Christian School and
inished
at
Vanguard
University.
She
now
teaches physical education
and coaches CrossFit.
The groom started his
schooling at Quarter Hill
High School and later went
on to go to Brooks College
in Long Beach, CA. He
now works as marketing
and creative director for
Progenex USA.
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Oil Company acquired the to watch. He was close with
Arlington, Condon and each of the grandkids, talk-
Heppner bulk plants. Dick’s ing to each of them almost
father Glenn wanted
every day. He was
to return his fam-
proud of them and
ily to his childhood
they were proud of
home area of East-
him.
ern Oregon, where
Dick was still
he loved the small
the president of
town values and
Devin Oil Com-
honest work ethic
pany, a company
Richard G.
of the communi- “Dick” Devin his dad started in
ties. Dick, his wife Sr.
1952. In his adult
and kids would call
life, Dick only had
Heppner home for
one boss—his dad.
many years, with all three After buying the company
kids graduating high school from his dad, he great-
there.
ly expanded the business
While the kids were throughout Eastern Oregon
growing up, Dick coached and Washington. Dick en-
and supported all the local sured the company was a
programs. He was an avid huge supporter of all things
fan of his children’s sports local, especially for kids.
and was often seen pacing Dick lived a very full life,
the sidelines at football having many great experi-
games. He has many life- ences through travel, car
long friends from the Hep- buying, goling and huge
pner area.
sporting events. He was
Later in life Dick a friend to all, kind and
moved to Kennewick, WA. generous beyond measure.
Now with eight grandkids He left a lasting impact on
he was never lacking a everyone who knew him.
sporting event or program
He is survived by his
immediately.
Lunch and dinner
will not be provided, so
attendees should plan on
providing their own meals.
However, a stop is planned
at VooDoo Doughnut.
The bus will depart at
7:45 a.m. from Stanield
High School and return to
the high school around 9
p.m.
Contact
Deborah
Wryn at Deborah.wryn@
stanieldsd.org or 541-422-
7017 for more information
or to reserve a seat.
Fowler named to fall
dean’s list at Paciic
University
FOREST GROVE, OR—Bryce Fowler of Heppner
has been named to the dean’s list at Paciic University for
fall semester 2015.
Fowler is among 411 undergraduate students at Pa-
ciic University to achieve this academic honor.
To qualify for the dean’s list at Paciic, a student must
achieve a term grade-point average 3.70 (4.0 scale) and
complete 12 or more graded hours.
Monthly grief
support group
planned
father, Glenn Devin and
his wife Dottie, Canby, OR;
his sister, Diane McNaug-
ton, Hermiston; his sons,
Richard Devin Jr. and his
wife Tiah and their chil-
dren Derek, Drake and Av-
ery, Hermiston, and Doug
Devin and his wife Stella
and their children Matthew
and Andrew, Kennewick;
and his daughter, Renee
Wilkins and her husband
Tim and their children Kan-
non, Kennisyn and Karver,
Hermiston.
Dick was preceded in
death by his mother Dar-
lene.
In lieu of lowers, con-
tributions may be made
to Made to Thrive at ma-
detothrive.org or P.O. Box
684, Hermiston, OR 97838,
or Heppner High School
Booster Club, P.O. Box 67,
Heppner, OR 97836.
Please sign the online
guestbook at burnsmortu-
aryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in charge of
arrangements.
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Vote for Lindsay
With the upcoming election we would like to voice
our support of Melissa Lindsay for Morrow County Judge/
County Commissioner.
Melissa is an owner/operator of a ifth-generation
farm. Born and raised in Morrow County, her deep roots
provide an awareness of Morrow County’s diverse needs.
With the new county government structure, it is time
for a fresh, energetic person to be a part of the county
commission. Melissa Lindsay has the strong character
and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties
of Morrow County Judge and to help lead the transition
in our county government.
Melissa’s honesty and fairness make her an excep-
tional candidate for this position. She will not shy away
from the long hours and challenges the position will re-
quire to meet the needs of the citizens of Morrow County.
As vice president and manager of the Bank of Eastern
Oregon’s mortgage department, she is a proven leader.
Melissa is involved in numerous organizations in all areas
of South and North Morrow County and has proven she
can bring people together to get things done.
We encourage you to vote for Melissa Lindsay for
Morrow County Judge/County Commissioner.
Sincerely,
(s) Joe and Donna Rietmann
Catholic men to hold
spring barbecue and
fundraiser
The men of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Heppner
and St. William’s Catholic Church of Ione will hold their
An informal support group for those who have lost spring barbecue and fundraiser during the evening of
loved ones will meet the irst Thursday of every month Tuesday, April 26, at the Miller farm shop on Baseline
at noon at Sweet Productions in Heppner.
Road. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. followed by din-
If you have any questions, please call Jean Adams, ner and meeting. Donations will go the scholarship fund.
541-676-5841, or Mary Ann Elguèzabal, 541-676-5774.