TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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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.
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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.
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2025.
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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.
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