Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 2020)
EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Obituaries Spiritually Speaking David Richard DeMayo Holy family: Model for the modern families David Richard De- rank of O4E (Major with to imitate Mayo of Heppner was born prior enlisted time). As a civilian he first set- February 20, 1948, in Gene- va, NY, the son of Kenneth tled in Boise, ID, working for five years with and Beverly (Clust) MICRON Technol- DeMayo. He went to ogy. Being the rest- be with his Lord on less person he was, December 15, 2020 it was time to move in Heppner at the age on. He decided to of 72, after injuries put his master’s de- stemming from a Par- gree to use finding kinson’s related fall. David employment as a Dave spent his Richard City Manager, first childhood in Painted DeMayo in Vale, OR for five Post, NY where he graduated from high school years, then in Heppner for in 1966. He then enlisted in another five years. The troubles in Iraq the U.S. Navy and saw the world, seeing action in Viet- triggered yet a phase three nam. His home base was in of Dave’s military career. At Hawaii, with many R & R the age of 60 he was called times spent in Hong Kong up to active duty in 2008 and in the Philippines. He as a part of Iraqi Freedom. had fond memories of times He used his skills to help spent in Hong Kong where rebuild a war-torn country, he sponsored a boy at a helping to rebuild schools, Roof Top school. He was hospitals and roads, as well honorably discharged after as teaching them how to set up good city governments four years of active duty. Upon reentry to the in their region. He learned civilian world, he pursued to speak Arabic while there. David’s hobbies in- his education. He attend- ed Monroe Community cluded rock-hounding, College, then travelled to birdwatching, reading, and the Missouri Ozarks to at- Bible Study, especially the tend Baptist Bible College, Old Testament. He was pre- where he met and married ceded in death by his father, his wife of 47 years, Neva Kenneth DeMayo, mother, Cheyenne Randall. After Beverly Burnside, and a receiving a BA in Theology, beloved stepfather, Robert he attended Missouri State Burnside, as well as several in Springfield, attaining a cats who meant the world to BS in Geology. He grad- him. He is survived by his uated with honors and is wife Neva, brothers Steve a member of PHI KAPPA DeMayo (Rochester NY), Robert Burnside (Roch- PHI. He also was a member ester), and Scott Burnside of the Pershing Rifle Club, (Watkins Glen, NY), three as a part of his ROTC com- nephews, one niece, and mitment. This launched Max the cat. David was laid to rest phase two of his military career, which comprised at the Heppner Masonic 16 years of active duty Cemetery on Saturday, De- with the U.S. Army as a cember 19, 2020. Sweeney part of its Engineer Corps. Mortuary of Heppner was This career allowed him to in care of arrangements. experience more of his own You may sign the online country, being assigned to condolence book at www. Forts Leonard Wood (MO), sweeneymortuary.com. Memorials may be sent Bragg (NC), Belvoir (VA), and Wainwright (AK). He to local Humane Society also had a three-year tour organizations, or to Lu- in Wildflicken, W. Germa- theran World Relief, P.O. ny, and was a recruiting Box 17061, Baltimore, MD commander in Boise, ID. 21298-9832. Sweeney Mortuary of While in the military he did graduate studies at Ohio Heppner is in care of ar- State University, and Web- rangements. You may sign ster, where he received his the online condolence book Master’s in public adminis- at www.sweeneymortuary. tration. He retired with the com. Raymond “Ray” William O’Neal Raymond “Ray” Wil- logging, farming and road liam O’Neal, 84, of Hep- construction throughout pner, Oregon passed away his working years, retiring Sunday, December 13, 2020 from the Morrow County in Prineville surrounded by Road Department. his family. There will Ray’s hobbies be a military memo- included working rial service held at a on vehicles, garden- later date. To light a ing, bowling and candle for Ray or to hauling his grand- leave an online con- kids here and there. dolence for the fami- Ray is preceded ly, please go to www. Raymond in death by an infant whisperingpinesfu- O’Neal son, his daughter neralhome.com. Susan (Dwayne) Ray was born to Ray- McClain, two grandchil- mond Willis and Francis dren: Jimmy and Michael Thelma (Brummett) O’Ne- McClain, his parents, two al in Clovis, NM on Au- sisters and their spouses. gust 23, 1936. The family He is survived by his moved to Idaho where two wife of 64 years, Betty; of Ray’s sisters were born; two sons, Jim (Roxanne) Cenona and Ada. Then they O’Neal of Duvall, WA, moved on to Kinzua, OR Rick (Kathy) O’Neal of and another sister, Darlene, Prineville, OR; daughter, was born. Donna (Jason) Maben of Ray left school in his Heppner, OR; grandsons, junior year and joined the David, Jamie and Aaron US Navy. He served on the O’Neal, Joshua (Jamie) USS York Town in Guam O’Neal, Caleb (Jolene) as CSSN O’Neal, he was O’Neal, Casey (Katie) Ma- on the 7 th fleet assigned to ben, Treston (Sam) Maben; the USS York Town. He met granddaughters, Tiffany Bettylou Nancy La Count (Jim) Fewell, Laci (Jason) on a blind date when he was Bell and Sydney (Alan in the US Navy and married Blackman) Maben and 11 her on November 17, 1956 great grandchildren. in Mt. Vernon, WA. Memorial Contribu- After he was out of the tions may be made in Ray’s US Navy, Ray and Betty memory to St. Charles Hos- moved to Kinzua, OR to pice through Whispering begin their lives together. Pines Funeral Home, 3168 Ray and Betty had four chil- NE 3rd Street, Prineville, dren: Jim, Rick, Susan and OR 97754. Donna. Ray did mill work, By Fr. Thankachan Joseph For the Church, celebrations do not end with Christ- mas. The day after Christmas is the Feast of the Holy family because Christmas is a family feast, and the Holy Family of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus is the example for all of us to follow. Jesus is a beautiful example to children of how to be obedient to our parents. Mary teaches us to be a caring mother, spouse, and sister. St. Joseph is always spoken of in the Bible as a just man, and he became a good father. (This year is a special year for the Catholic Church, as the Holy Father has declared this as the year of St. Joseph, marking the 150 th anniversary of declaring him the patron of the Universal Church.) In the book of Genesis (15:1-6, 21:1-3), we see Abra- ham being blessed by the Lord for his obedience to God. Abraham simply believed that his ancestries would be like the sand of the sea and the stars of the sky, God would multiply his descendants, even though he was advanced in age, as was his wife Sarah. But they had unquestioning belief in God. Their lives should become an example for all of us at this particular time of pandemic. St. Paul in his letter to the Colossians (3:12-17) de- scribes how we should live as Christians and in particular how we should live in the community and in our families. We are called to be saints: compassionate, concerned, accepting, accommodating, and forgiving of one another. Differences, dissimilarities, and misunderstandings are certain to happen, but we should be the first to forgive and reconcile, not standing on our rights, dignity, and position, but being always the first to make a move, to give in and not keep a record of wrongs. These are the values that build a family as a home of acceptance. St. Paul reminds his listeners of the attire that we should be wearing as family members. “Over all these clothes, to keep them together and complete them, put on love.” That will erase and settle all the differences in a family and unite members of the family. The Gospels describe attributes of Joseph and Mary and the Holy Family to reflect upon: The tough time they lived in: Joseph and Mary lived during the time of king Herod, who was a selfish and cruel king. He sought to kill Jesus because he could not see anyone higher than him. So, Joseph taking his wife Mary and the child, fled in the night to Egypt. After the death of Herod, they came back to Israel, but Joseph feared living in Judea under the king, Archelaus, for he had killed three thousand citizens who had gathered in Jerusalem for the feast of the Azymes, and there was no guarantee he would not repeat it again. So, Joseph moved straight to Galilee and finally reached Nazareth, where he made his home. This shows the good and caring character of St Joseph, a model for all husbands and fathers. Owner/Broker David Sykes 188 W. Willow P.O. Box 337 Heppner, OR 97836 david@sykesrealestate.net 541-980-6674 NEW LISTING $85,000 Three bedroom 1 bath 2 story home in the quiet town of Fossil, Oregon. Large fenced yard ready for kids or pets. Some appliances included. Looking to get away from the big city? Here is the place for you. Call for a showing. 1175 WASHINGTON ST Fossil, OR $89,000 Looking for small town living in Oregon? Here it is. With outdoor activities, a rural lifestyle and a slower pace Fossil is where you belong. And this 3 bedroom 2 bath home is move in ready for you and your family. Deck out back and a big porch in the front. Refrigerator and stove included in sale. There is DSL internet access so you can work from home. Call me to schedule your appointment for a visit and experience a new lifestyle. 1153 D Street Fossil, OR $70,000 $535,000 Two bedroom one bath home on quiet street in Large 2540 sq ft home 1 bedroom 2.25 bath on hill overlooking 114.26 acres w/65 acres water rights from well for irri Heppner. Lots of personal items that come with the valley. pasture. 46.26 acres of rangeland. Second homesite has house. Has 2 car garage, chicken coop and gar gated septic also. Large 900 sq ft attached garage. 600 sq ft stable den area. Priced reasonable and with some care, well with enclosed tack room, 2 pump houses. Garden space. Large clean up and fix up will make a nice home for you, patio & big trex decking around front. Willow Creek runs length or as a rental investment property. Call me for an of property. Lower level has lots of room and much potential for appointment to see. additional rooms. 365 S Gilmore ST Heppner 67208 HWY 74 Ione, OR NEED HOUSES FOR SALE! I have buyers looking for homes in the Heppner, Lexington and Ione area. Now is the time to sell! Call, text or email me. SALE PENDING $139,500 $149,500 There are two homes on this property. The bigger one is a 3 bedroom 1 bath 958 sq ft now renting for $800 per month. Smaller home is a 1 bedroom 1 bath 576 sq ft renting for $400 a month. There are water rights from the creek to water the yard and a shed in the back. Located on a dead end street. Call for an appointment and have a look. 680 W SPERRY ST, HEPPNER $20,000 SALE PENDING Office building in great condition right on main street in Heppner. Located in the heart of the business district it's ready to move into. Includes front lobby, private office with window to the front. Former bank building with lots of storage. A small kitchenette/ break room and a restroom. Alarm system installed. If you are looking for an office or even a small store space this will work for you. Call today for a showing. 127 N Main St Heppner $15,000 SALE PENDING Oversized city lot on dead end street. Sewer, water, electric all available. Manufactured home ok. 100 Ready to build on lot on dead end street in Heppner. X 132 square foot .3 acres. Located close to grade .12 acres. Nearby lot available and can be purchased together. school. Not far from city park. Addition adjacent lot available for sale. 350 Aiken St Heppner 610 Garrigues St Heppner Information deemed correct not guaranteed Couple in Communion with the Lord: Joseph’s ordinary life began with the struggle for his daily bread. He set up his carpentry and worked day in and day out. Mary also worked without sparing herself in order to keep her house in good con- dition and to help Joseph. She turned the millstone, carried water. She washed, cooked, swept, and sewed. And Jesus, the son of God made flesh, as he grew began Fr. Thankachan Joseph helping his father and moth- er. Although Mary and Joseph were busy with their daily work, both of them found time to be with the Lord. I am sure we are all busy with our daily activities. Do we find time to be with the Lord as this couple did? With numer- ous tasks of the day, they never failed at communion with God. Their works and prayer went side by side. Forgiving Couples: This Holy family was the poor- est, most modest, most silent family in that miserable village of Nazareth. In Nazareth there was a group of people who looked up to Joseph and Mary’s as a model family. But there was another group who sneered at them. They gathered to gossip about the pregnancy of Mary. But Joseph, a strong descendent of David, would just shake his head. If the argument became heated, Mary’s eyes could brim with tears of pity. And Jesus would later advise his followers to forgive, “not once but seventy times seven.” Many of our existing family issues could be exterminated or alleviated if our married couples have the mind and heart of Joseph and Mary. Couple Spent Time Together: The Holy family was not spared from the problems and difficulties of day-to- day life. They used to come together every day to eat, to work, to plan, to execute, and to evaluate. But their love, prayer, devotion, commitment in life and work kept them united. They, in the midst of troubles, showed signs of encouragement, smiled at those who looked at them de- spairingly and prayed for them. They exemplify how we can mold our family. (Children have come and shared with me that they were not getting sufficient attention, love, and concern from their parents. They have said they want to be born again as some electronic gadgets because their parents spend more time with those than with the family.) The home of Nazareth reminds us that families have the responsibility of teaching their children the Faith and to model virtues. Jesus had excellent parents, Mary the best mom and Joseph a just and prudent man. The baby Jesus of Bethlehem invites every one of us today to always be obedient to our parents and to live as he lived. Parents today can learn from Joseph and Mary how to teach their children to grow in obedience and respect. As we cele- brate the Feast of the Holy Family, they show us how to be a family capable of being open to God’s will, capable of being loving and happy, capable of communicating more often and having more time for face-to-face family interaction, capable of bringing Christ into the lives of others. May you and your family find your love, peace, and joy that the baby of Bethlehem brought to this world ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Chamber holds Christmas and Merchant Stocking Extravaganza The Heppner Chamber hosted the Christmas and Merchant Stocking Extrav- aganza this year to bring hope and joy to the season. Due to COVID restrictions, the regular Heppner Christ- mas event was cancelled. Local merchants, Wal-Mart and the chamber donated money and prizes for the event. Prize winners were David Biehler, Tina Palm- er, Curtis Martin, Barb Watkins, Bobbi Childers, Mrs. Kraig Cutsforth, Jes- sica Emmel, Linda Schultz, Jen Breidenbach, Sheridan Tarnasky, Shawn Kem- pas, Hailee Peck, Brent Brosnan, Tami Rietmann, Shelby Dixon, Kim Carl- son, Dick Turrell, Josh Henrichs, Jacob Stutzman, Jay Gibbs, Gene Crowell, Keith Scott, Ralph Klock, Kelly Holland and Mark Pointer. The total value of the prizes added up to nearly $9,000 and included items such as carpet steam cleaners, vacuum cleaners, a Dutch oven, a tabletop grill, bookcases and kids’ toys, including RC cars, dolls, drones and games. A merchant thank you basket was included this year and was awarded to Pettyjohn’s. Lori Roach, Heppner Chamber Director, told the Gazette, “2020 has been tough, so seeing how excit- ed people were when they came to the chamber office to pick up their stocking made me realize we made the right decision to not cancel Heppner’s Christ- mas all together. I know it was not a normal Heppner Christmas, but I would definitely call it a success.” Roach continued, “I ap- preciate the local merchants for participating, some for donating items, some for taking tickets and some for both. You are all very much appreciated, and it was nice to get to know you all just a little bit better.”
