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TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 19, 2025 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow Heppner GAZETTE-TIMES U.S.P.S. 240-420 Morrow County’s Home-Owned Weekly Newspaper SEARCH OLD COPIES OF THE HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES ON-LINE: http://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/ Published weekly by Sykes Publishing 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 177 N Main St. Telephone (541) 676-9228. E-mail: editor@rapidserve.net or sykeschris@hotmail.com Web site: www.heppner.net. Post- master send address changes to the Heppner Gazette-Times, P.O. Box 337, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Subscriptions: In Morrow County $36/year. Outside Morrow County $41/year. In County Senior Rate (65 years or older) $31/year. 9 month Student student subscriptions $36/year. Chris Sykes ...............................................................................................Publisher Andrea DiSalvo ............................................................................................. Editor Cindi Doherty.........................................................................................Advertising 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 $5.65 per column inch. Cost for classified ad is 55¢ per word. Cost for Card of Thanks is $16 up to 100 words. Cost for a classified display ad is $6.15 per column inch. For Public/Legal Notices: public/legal notices deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Dates for publi- cation must be specified. Affidavits must be requested 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 $16 Obituaries wonders of rainbows. To her family and friends, she was a source of continuous love and wisdom, always offering a listening ear and an open heart. Karen exhibited a strong faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ and was val- iant in raising her voice in prayer for others, sum- moning ministering angels to help. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Jo- seph and Alice Salamone. She survived by her life companion, Patsy Walk- er, (Heppner) and her sis- ters, Kandice Salamone (Marblehead, Mass) and Kathleen Underwood (Al- buquerque, NM), who will forever cherish the mem- ory of her quiet grace and unwavering devotion. In lieu of flowers, the fami- ly requests donations be made to the Neighborhood Center in Heppner in honor of Karen’s generous spirit. Though she spoke softly, her legacy echoes loudly in the lives she touched. Obituaries wonderful outside work Robert Louis Patricia Fern the around his home. Walker Bruce was born August Allen Patsy is off on a new adventure. With cherished memories we announce the passing of Patricia Fern Walker of Heppner, who left this world on February 11, 2025, escaping the lim- itations of her body, having lived a life rich with gener- osity, curiosity, and fearless exploration. Born in Ontario, Can- ada on May 7, 1943, to Robert and Fern Walker, Pat had a spirit that refused to be confined. From an early age, she displayed an insatiable curiosity and boundless sense of wonder. Pat believed that life was to be measured not in years but in moments of awe, laughter and discovery. Pat worked most of her life as a co-writer or ghost writer for the Guttenberg Press. She authored many medical pamphlets for os- tomy patients and family. She loved to barter for fish and seafood at Nahcotta, Washington, when she and Karen lived there in the 80’s. They would trade their dipped chocolates for Karen’s favorite crab. A very memorable trip was to the Grand Canyon, taking in the impressive sights. They loved their place in Powell Butte and enjoyed many an adventure there. In East- ern Oregon Karen and Pat would follow dusty roads until they turned into wag- on ruts and actually found themselves following the Oregon Trail. They loved to find interesting rocks and had quite a collection displayed in their home on Bergstom Rd. They loved their “Green Gables” life on the farm, remodeling the house and enjoying the interesting wildlife. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, and her companion, Karen Sa- lomone. Her brothers Bruce and Bob Walker, and sisters Joan Francis and Betty Ann Johnson, also preceded her in death. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Pioneer Memorial Hos- pice where she had many friends, who will fondly remember the last chapter of her adventurous life here in the Heppner Oregon area. William Bruce Walker It is with heavy hearts that we announce the pass- ing of William Bruce Walk- er, a good and simple man whose life was marked by quiet joys and a deep love of the nature around him. Bruce passed away on January 26, 2025, enjoying 22,1941 in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. Bruce found his happiness in life’s simplest pleasures, reading, caring for the yard and garden, and finding solace in the outdoors. The open air was his sanctuary, a reflection of his care and devotion to life’s quiet moments. And if he knew you well, he would expound all he learned in the latest book he was reading. A man of few words and deep integrity, Bruce believed in living humbly and working hard. Ala- meda County Parks and Recreation District was Bruce’s employment for most of his working years. He did not seek attention but left an impact on all who knew him through his steady presence, warm smile, and thoughtful ways. Bruce retired and lived with his sister Joan Francis (On- tario, Canada). After her death in 2001, he moved to Heppner to live with his sister Pat Walker. Bruce is survived by Pat Walker and Karen Sal- amone, Heppner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Fern Walker, his brother, Bob Walker and sisters Joan Francis and Betty Ann Johnson. No service will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers remember Bruce’s spirit by donating to Kay Proctor’s Butterfly Garden in Heppner. “Rest now, Bruce, in the peaceful garden of eter- nity, where the grass is al- ways green and the flowers bloom forever.” Bob Allen, 88, of Hard- man passed away peace- fully on February 6, 2025. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 9, 1936, to Lyle Allen and Ruth Nevins. He was a Marine veteran, had worked on Alaskan cannery fishing ships, was a well-known cook in Ione and Lexington and worked on the Morrow County Road Crew. On October 15, 1994, he married Sylvia Wilson Harper. They were married nearly 28 years upon her death in 2022. Her family became his family. He is survived by step daughters Carla Christensen (Pat- rick) and Linda Harper; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia; step sons Tony Harper and Ben Harper. Bob and Sylvia owned and operated S&B Con- cessions at the Morrow County OHV Park making all who recreated there feel welcome. They were also very involved in the Hard- man Community Center where Bob would host his annual oyster feed. Bob enjoyed his woodworking and would make wonderful toys, puzzles, rocking hors- es, and seasonal decorations for family and friends. A celebration of life service will be held at a Karen Salomone - later date. Obituary In loving memory of Karen Jo Salamone, 82, who passed away peace- Carolyn Mae Britt, 93 fully on January 29, 2025 of Pendleton, OR passed surrounded by those who away on Friday, February loved and comforted her. 7, 2025. A celebration of Karen was a gentle soul life service will take place whose kindness and sincer- ity left an indelible mark on at a later date. A private family burial will be held all who knew her. Born on February 25, at the Heppner Masonic 1947 in Halfmoon Bay, Cal- Cemetery, in Heppner, OR. ifornia, Karen lived a life Sweeney Payton Mortuary defined by quiet strength, has been entrusted with the unwavering compassion, arrangements sweeneypay- and a heart free of guile. tonmortuary.com She believed in the power Print & of small, selfless acts to make the world a better place and never sought rec- Mailing Services ognition for her goodness. *Design *Print *Mail Karen was dedicated to sharing the joy she found in Sykes Publishing nature, tending her garden, watching wildlife and the 541-676-9228 Bears head of the herd in Colt EOU Basketball Announces 2024 Fall Term Dean’s List LA GRANDE, Ore. 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