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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 9, 2020 -- THREE Obituaries Betty Ann Gerking Suzanne Lieuallen Jepsen Roach Death finally called Betty Ann Gerking Roach on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. She had reached the age of 99, her vision was poor, and she was ready to meet her Savior. A grave- side service will be held Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 1 p.m., at Olney Cem- etery in Pendle- ton. She will be buried next to her Betty Ann husband, Fred. Gerking Roach Betty Ann Gerking was born in Heppner October 11, 1921, to Mart Braden and Lillis Slaughter Gerking. She was named Betty Ann after Granddad Slaughter’s sister Betty and Braden’s sister Ann. At the age of nine days, she traveled with her par- ents by team to Hot Springs, OR. A post office, general store, a big hotel and also a dance hall were located there. Betty had one sibling, a younger brother, Clark, who passed away in 2005. She rode four miles to a one-room school at Three Mile from the first through the fifth grade. Then her parents rented a ranch clos- er to Ritter and she finished the eighth grade at Ritter School. She then board- ed at St. Joseph Academy in Pendleton, graduating from high school there in 1942. The high school she attended was taught by nuns and Betty worked her way through school by cleaning for the nuns. She also sold Cloverine Salve during her school years and after she married. Betty grew up on the banks of Eight Mile Creek, where she learned to ride, rope and handle a team. She spent many hours in the fields. Her dad had land across the North Fork of the John Day River and as she grew older, she did a lot of riding after the cattle, packing out salt and other chores. She developed quite a reputation as a horsewom- an. Like her father who was a rodeo rider for many years, she spent many hours on horseback and was well- known for her skill. Her favorite horse was Polka Dot. She attended her first rodeo in 1932, when she was 11 years old. Betty studied and re- ceived a certificate from the Berry School of Horse- manship. She also went to Weather Bureau School in Seattle, WA. Then she worked as a filing clerk for the Thirteenth Naval District. On March 4, 1944, Bet- ty married Raleigh Weav- er. They moved back to Ritter country and worked on various ranches. They divorced on December 3, 1962 and she married Fred Roach. She and Fred trav- eled extensively due to Fred’s occupation shearing sheep and falling timber. They made their home at Elk City, ID for five years then moved to Hermiston and bought acreage as Fred had a job shearing feed- lot-lambs. They also raised orphan lambs and calves. They later sold the place in Hermiston and moved to Boardman to care for Betty’s par- ents. After the death of her parents in 1973, they sold the holdings in Boardman and moved to Helix. Again, they sold and moved up to the Wenatchee River area, Leavenworth. They stayed there one win- ter and decided there was too much snow so moved back to Buck Gulch on the Middle Fork of the John Day River. After several moves, they settled in Fos- sil to make their final home. Fred passed on December 28, 1995. In 1998 a life-long friend, Frank Andrus, came up and stayed with Betty. She took care of him up until his death on Novem- ber 15, 2002. Betty con- tinued to live by herself until she became ill and moved to Haven House Retirement Center in 2009. There, Betty joined in on activities, church services, Bible study, bowling, bin- go, etc., even up to the last two weeks of her life. Although Betty had no children of her own, she became a “mom” figure to her husband’s grand- children and to children belonging to friends and other family. One of them, Penny Baldwin, became like a daughter to her and she and Penny became very close, sharing everything from sewing hints to Betty’s personal history. Frequent visits from Bill and Kath- leen, Lorie and Zenith were always welcome at Betty’s place. She is survived by many friends, both within her church, Fossil United Methodist, where she was baptized, and outside of it. “Betty will be missed. She was a good friend to us all,” a spokesperson said. Memorial contributions may be made to Haven House Retirement Center, PO Box 386, Fossil, OR 97830. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in care of ar- rangements. You may sign the online condolence book at www.sweeneymortuary. com. Suzanne Lieuallen worms Club, helping se- Jepsen, 92, peacefully en- niors at Willow Creek Ter- tered the Lord’s presence race and kids at AWANA Bible Club, on November 28, 2020. women’s Bible She was born October 26, studies, bridge 1928, the second of two club, birthday children to Cecil “Buck” club and ex- and Violet (Hynd) Lieual- ercise classes. len. For over 65 years “She leaves she was the loving and Suzanne a heritage of supportive wife of Bob Lieuallen Christian faith Jepsen, who preceded her Jepsen for her family in death on July 19, 2016. Suzanne grew up in and was an inspirational Pendleton, but spent many example of prayer, grace, summers visiting cousin class, and hospitality,” her Doris at the Hynd Brothers’ family reported. Those left to cher- Ranch at Cecil and summer pastures near Heppner and ish her memories are her Ukiah. As a teen, she had a daughter, Susan Bullington dramatic role in the annual of Umatilla; son, Bill (Nan- Happy Canyon Pageant. cy) of Enterprise and six She played the part of a grandchildren: Brad (Tra- pioneer woman captured cy) Bullington, Matthew by the natives, who escaped (Erin) Jepsen, Daniel (Beth- by jumping off a cliff and any) Jepsen, Eric (Caitlin) racing away on horseback. Jepsen, Amy (Tyler) Schaf- After graduating from feld, and Rebecca (Richard) Pendleton High School in Matthews. Also 11 great 1946, she put her riding grandchildren: Blake and skills to further use as a Brody Bullington, Natalie, Pendleton Round-up Prin- Seth, Cody, Abi, Laurelee, cess. She then attended Anna, Cecily and Adelaide what is now known as Or- Jepsen, and Whitney, Jacey egon State University for and Tessa Schaffeld. She a year before taking a job was preceded in death by in a local doctor’s office. her parents, brother, Frank During this time, she met and husband, Bob. A Celebration of Life her husband-to-be, Bob Jepsen of Ione, while skiing will be held on Sunday, De- at Spout Springs. Suzanne cember 13 at 1 p.m. at Wil- fell and broke her arm, and low Creek Baptist Church Bob, who was on ski patrol in Heppner, followed by that day, came to her rescue. a graveside service at the The relationship took off Heppner Masonic Cem- from there and led to their etery. Because seating is wedding on June 25, 1951. limited to 50 people in the T h e y o u n g c o u p l e church due to Covid restric- moved to the wheat ranch tions, the memorial service near Rhea Creek where will be live streamed on Bob had been farming. Facebook at the Willow While there, they were Creek Baptist – Heppner blessed with two children, page. The service and pro- Susan and Bill. In addition gram will also remain on the to helping on the farm, as Facebook page and can be the children grew older, viewed at any time. Those Suzanne started working who would like to attend in in Heppner for Dr. Wolff, person are asked to call Bill and later supervised senior Jepsen at 541-571-2380 so meal sites for a multi-coun- a headcount can be kept. ty area. When Bob retired If the maximum allowed from farming in 1991, they number is met, the service moved into Heppner. She will also be available on devoted much of her time 88.1 FM radio in the church to church and community parking lot. There will be activities and was instru- plenty of space to attend the mental in building the Wil- graveside service. Memorial contribu- low Creek Terrace Assisted Living Facility. She and tions can be made to one of Bob especially enjoyed Suzanne’s longtime favor- attending the grandkids’ ite charities, the Salvation Army at 150 SE Emigrant music and sports events. Suzanne loved her Sav- Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801, ior, Jesus Christ. She de- or online at https://pendle- lighted in her grandchildren ton.salvationarmy.org/ Sweeney Mortuary of and the great grandchildren who called her “Grandma Heppner is in care of ar- GG.” Up until the age of rangements. You may sign 89, when she entered as- the online condolence book sisted living, Suzanne was at www.sweeneymortuary. involved in a wide variety com. of activities: golfing, Book- Marriage Licenses The Morrow County Clerk’s office has released the following report of marriage licenses: November 12, 2020: - Derek Justin Williams, 33, Irrigon and Caryn Gerifaye Seely, 29, Irrigon. November 18, 2020: - Luis Felipe Lopez, 27, Boardman and Erika Tlapa- nco Estrella, 26, Boardman. November 19, 2020: - Ramon Araiza Gutierrez, Jr., 50, Boardman and Gra- ciela Medina Navarro, 51, Boardman. ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. The Lube Shop 15% off all December! Veterans & First Responders always receive 10% discount Lube Shop • Car Maintenance All Fluids • Oil Changes Wipers • Lights Call for appointment - 541-676-0438 148 E Center Street, Heppner Garnett Elizabeth Huddleston Garnett Elizabeth Hud- tlewomen and St. Patrick dleston passed peacefully at Catholic Church and Altar the age of 91, on December Society. Garnett and Tom raised 1, 2020 in Salem, OR. She was born March 19, 1929 eight children: Callie, Mike, in Condon, OR to John and Steve, John, Molly, Mark, Mae Burns. She attended Howard and Patty. Garnett was preceded school in Condon and met in death by her hus- Tom Huddleston in band, Tom, and son, high school there. Steve, three broth- They were married ers and one sister. in Pendleton, OR at She is survived by St. Mary’s Catholic her remaining chil- Church on Sept. 8, Garnett dren, numerous 1949. Elizabeth The couple lived Huddleston grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a short time in Pend- leton, then moved to Herm- and her only remaining iston and lived there 23 sibling, Ethel. Memorial contributions years, raising hay and mel- ons. In 1975 they moved to can be made to St. Patrick’s Heppner and lived there 32 Caholic Church, PO Box years, first on a wheat ranch 633, Heppner, OR 97836. Garnett was laid to rest and then moved into town. Garnett enjoyed many next to her husband, Tom, hunting and fishing trips in Heppner, OR. Assist- with Tom. She enjoyed ing the family is Virgil T. her volunteer work with Golden Funeral Service of county fair booths, election Salem. board, Morrow County Cat- Business Speak Support your fellow business By Greg Smith We’ve talked in previous articles about ways to improve sales during this wild rollercoaster ride we’re on. Here are more ideas which may not only benefit Greg Smith your bottom line but help give another business a boost. It begins by thinking outside the box. Perhaps instead of seeing another business as a competitor, think of them as another potential customer and be creative about work- ing together. Consider the following: -Initiate an after-hours Zoom call inviting a variety of different business owners. Brainstorm on ways you can cross-promote and directly support each other. Much of what you can do won’t cost a penny. -Write a positive review or testimonial on social media. Talk about a great item they carry or a specialty service they offer and post a picture on your Facebook page (personal and business). Ask them to the same. -Go live on Facebook. Share the name of your favorite restaurant and suggest a special menu item. Maybe send a gift card from your business to a standout server. -Consider a mini “shop-hop” in which customers are entered to win a gift basket featuring items from each establishment. -Cross-market gift items. Perhaps your killer gour- met marinades and sauces are offered at a specialty meat market across town. Obviously, the goal is to generate more revenue for your business, but do not be afraid to work together. It’s not about giving a fellow entrepreneur a competitive edge. It’s helping ensure that as many businesses in your community survive as possible. Finally, most people are more committed than ever to shopping locally. Vibrant businesses working together have a better chance of anchoring customers. Also, by showing your own support both as a business owner and private individual, you’ll garner goodwill and help ensure the business community—which includes your own company—will have a brighter holiday and future. Greg Smith is the director of the Eastern Oregon University Small Business Development Center located at 1607 Gekeler Lane, Room 148 in La Grande, OR. If you are seeking free, confidential business advising, please call 541-962-1532 or email eousbdc@gmail.com. Justice Court Report Morrow County Justice of the Peace, Glen Diehl, has released the following Justice Court report: - Chad L Hoyt, 41, Hermiston, OR, was con- victed of violation of basic rule, fine $165. -William D Downs, 25, Clarlisle, PA, was convicted of violation of basic rule, fine $165 and violation of basic rule (2 nd cite), fine $165. -Faye S Burke, 71, Grants Pass, OR, was con- victed of game violation, fine $440. -Aleea A Strouse, 38, Hermiston, OR, was con- victed of violation of basic rule, fine $265. -Jesse A Corbin, 24, Heppner, was convicted of violation of basic rule, fine $265. -Brandon J Nickell, 30, Snider, TX, was convicted of violation of basic rule, fine $165. -Lorenzo D Alvarado, 23, Vancouver, WA, was convicted of violation of basic rule, fine $165. 20% off Montana Silversmith Jewelry 10% off Men’s Wrangler Shirts & Jeans 10% off Danner, Georgia & Tony Lama Morrow County Grain Growers Green Feed & Seed Heppner - 242 W Linden Way - 541-676-9422
