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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS OBITUARIES Donna Grace Schmidt Virgil L. Greene Howard Rankin Peck Irrigon Hermiston September 25, 1925-March 28, 2015 June 29, 1922-March 27, 2015 November 23, 1942-March 24, 2015 Donna Grace Schmidt cook. She had fun in every of Irrigon, Oregon, became thing and was the life of the one of Heaven’s angels on party wherever she went. March 24th, 2015, with her She is survived by her family by her side after a husband, Jim Schmidt; long battle with met- daughters Nikki astatic colon cancer. “Snitchy” Martin and Donna was born Juanita Flanagan; in Coeur d’ Alene, grandchildren Blaze, Idaho, on November Tyra, Amanda, Blake 23, 1942. She had and Cassie; several many skills she put great-grandchildren; to use throughout and more friends her life. After years Schmidt than one could ever at home raising her count. children, she started work- Those who wish may ing with the elderly in The make contributions in Don- Community Action Program na’s memory to Vange John in Longview, Wash. She Memorial Hospice - Educa- provided them help with all tion at 645 W. Orchard Ave., facets of life. Years later she Suite 300, Hermiston, OR transitioned “into the perfect 97838 job for her” as a waitress. In Her memorial service the early ’90s she moved will be held at 2 p.m. on to Irrigon and began work- Saturday, April 11th, 2015, ing at Bakes Restaurant and at Burns Mortuary chapel, Lounge as a bartender and 685 W. Hermiston Avenue, manager of the motel. She Hermiston, Ore. retired from the position of A candle may be lit in her bar manager in 2012. honor and a guest book may In 1997 she met her be signed at www.burns- Prince Charming and part- mortuaryhermiston.com/no- ner in crime and they were tices/Donna-Schmidt/. married in 2000. They had There will also be a Cel- a love for each other most ebration of Life at Sub Zero people dream of. Donna (former Bakes Restaurant never met a stranger and and Lounge), 100 W. High- was loved by all. She was way 730, in Irrigon, Ore., compassionate, fearless and on April 25th at 6 p.m., in a truly enjoyed all things in special opening of “the back life. She knew the most im- bar.” portant things in life really We laughed until we had were the little things. She to cry; we loved right down enjoyed boating, road trips, to our last goodbye. You the beach, spending time were our angel on earth as with her children, playing now you are our angel in with her grandchildren and Heaven. being surrounded by friends. Burns Mortuary of She was a magician with Hermiston, Oregon, is in slot machines and a great care of arrangements. Vi rg i l L. Greene, longtime Hermiston resident, was born on September 25, 1925, in Cambridge, Ida- ho, to parents Ar- nold and Corabelle Greene. He died on March 28, 2015, in Hermiston, Ore- gon, at the age of 89 Greene years. Virgil was raised and attended school in Weiser, Idaho. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1943. Virgil served in the European Theater for 15 months during WWII and was honorably dis- charged in 1946 and re- turned to Weiser, Idaho. Virgil was united in marriage to Joan Townley on December 27, 1950, in Winnemucca, Nevada. They lived in Weiser, Ida- ho, where Virgil worked on the railroad and during WKHVXPPHU¿UHVHDVRQDV a smoke jumper in Mc- Call, Idaho, from 1948 through 1950. In 1954 they moved to Ordnance, and Virgil went to work at the Umatilla Army Depot. He worked as an ammuni- tion inspector for 28 years before retiring in 1982. Virgil enjoyed hunt- LQJ ¿VKLQJ FDPSLQJ woodworking, and had a passion for gardening. He was a former member of the Hermiston Eagles Lodge. Hammond, Ore. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan Greene, H e r m i s - ton, Ore.; sons Jeff Greene and wife Carol, Herm- iston, Ore., and Gary Greene and wife Sandi, Stan- ¿HOG 2UH GDXJK- ters Janice Gibbs and husband Zane, 6WDQ¿HOG 2UH and Debra Hickey, Hermiston, Ore.; grand- children Jeffrey, Cassie, Ryan, Travis, Mateo, Nickola, Thalia, Lind- sey, Zane and Chance; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Floyd, Ernie, Orval, and his twin broth- er Vernon; and two sisters, Lila and Lois. A celebration of life service with military hon- ors will be held on Thurs- day, April 2, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Ore- gon. Those who wish may make contributions in Vir- gil’s memory to Alzhei- mer’s Research at 1650 N.W. Natio Parkway, Suite 190, Portland, OR 97209. Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortu- aryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. DEATH NOTICE H o w - ard Rankin Peck was born June 29, 1922, at San Diego, California, to parents Issaac Rankin & Marie Leslie (Car- lyle) Peck. He died Friday, March 27, 2015, at Canterbury Gardens Nursing fa- cility in Longview, Washington, at the Peck age of 92. He was raised in San Di- ego and graduated from San Diego High School. How- ard served in the Army Air Force during World War II as a tail gunner in a heavy bomber and was a POW for 16 months in Stalag 17B. On October 22, 1947, he married Annamae Zenzo- la Peterson. Annamae died December 13, 1989, and is buried in Hermiston. On June 22, 1990 How- ard married Beverly Jean Buchanan in Hermiston and they have lived in Ham- mond, Oregon, for the past 10 years. Howard worked DVDÀRRUFRYHULQJPHFKDQ- ic. He was the co-founder of the Coos Bay Art League in Coos Bay, Oregon, a member of the Uma-West Art Group in Hermiston, Oregon, and a member of the Trails End Art Associ- ation in Gearhart, Oregon. He is survived by wife Beverly of Hammond, Ore.; son Terence Lyle Peck and wife Dominique Mar- guerite of Lake Oswego, Ore.; brother Lee Arnold Peck of Yuma, Ariz.; sister Frances Bourdette of San Diego, Calif.; grand- sons Tristan and Julian Guerree, both of France; step- children Linda Jean Giddings and hus- band Ronald Nolan of Warrenton, Ore., Gerry Leigh Beau- champ and husband William of Auburn, Calif., and Alan Ray Bu- chanan of Warrenton, Ore.; stepgrandchildren Cynthia Giddings Sturgell, Larry Giddings, Lloyd Giddings, Vonda Buchanan, Bill Beauchamp, Jeff Beau- champ and Kari Sonovich; and stepgreat-grandchil- dren Jennifer Bartlett, Lau- ra Dow, Kenny Standring, Cody Luck, Derek Luck, Makayla Beauchamp, Hanna Beauchamp, Con- nor Beauchamp, Karleigh Beauchamp, Ashley Beau- champ, Alexis Giddings, Victoria Giddings, Kevin Giddings, Bryce Beau- champ, Luke Giddings, Ethen Giddings and Jacob Vassalo. Graveside funeral ser- vices with military honors will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Please send condolences at burnsmortuaryhermis- ton.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Lola Fay Davidson Boardman Aug. 25, 1942- March 25, 2015 Lola Fay Davidson, 72, of Boardman died Wednes- day, March 25, 2015, in Hermiston. She was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Garrison, North Dakota. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 200 Willow Fork Drive, Boardman. Burial of cremains will follow at the Riverview Cemetery in Boardman. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Send condolences at burnsmortuaryhermis- ton.com. Obituary Policy The Hermiston Herald publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These include information about services. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at www.hermistonherald.com/obituaryform, by email to obits@hermistonherald.com, by fax to 541-276- 8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the Hermiston Herald or East Oregonian offices. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, x221. MARCH 30 • A female was reportedly assaulted on North First Street. • A caller reported a juvenile male was shooting a BB gun toward other children on Third Street in Umatilla. • A caller reported a Bobcat machine and trailer were miss- ing on Highway 395 in Umatilla. MARCH 29 • A caller reported someone had been camping out in the kitchen at McKenzie Park on West Orchard Avenue. • A vehicle was reportedly sto- len on East Punkin Center Road. MARCH 28 • Ten people were reportedly ¿JKWLQJLQDSDUNLQJORWRQ1RUWK First Street. • On North First Street, a female reported she was being stalked by a male. • Laundry was reportedly stolen from a dryer at an apart- ment complex on Northwest Spruce Street. • A caller reported two ve- hicles kept driving and parking in front of a residence on West Standard Avenue. • Someone reportedly punched out a vehicle window on North First Street. MARCH 27 • A caller reportedly had a propane tank and other items “strewn all over” in a parking lot on Northwest 11th Street. • Recent thefts from rooms were reported at a motel on North First Street. • On Southwest 10th Street, $1,000 and other items were reportedly stolen. • A male reported some- one used his Social Security QXPEHUWR¿OHWD[HVRQ(DVW Main Street. • A vehicle was reportedly keyed on Southeast Sixth. • A caller reported two males threatened to kill him on North First Street. • A caller reported someone was trying to pass a stolen check at a bank on Sixth Street in Umatilla. MARCH 26 • A male was reportedly looking in cars in a parking lot on West Ridgeway Avenue. • A caller reported a theft was recorded on video on North First Street. • A residence on Meadow View Drive was reportedly egged. ARRESTS • Randy Mark Johnson, 45: second-degree criminal trespass. • Teresa Jeanete Fernan- dez, 28: driving while license suspended or revoked, operat- ing a vehicle while using a cell phone. • Noe Calderon Sanchez, 21: providing false information WRDQRI¿FHUIDLOXUHWRSUHVHQW license, driving while license suspended or revoked, failure WRREH\DWUDI¿FFRQWUROGHYLFH • Belinda De La Cruz Guti- errez, 27: Hermiston Municipal Court warrant — failure to pay ¿QHV • Victor Manuel Navarro Landeros, 48: driving under WKHLQÀXHQFHRILQWR[LFDQWV violation of speed limit. • Jeremiah John Garcia, 37: hit and run. • Luis Alberto Nunez, 29: GULYLQJXQGHUWKHLQÀXHQFHRI intoxicants, driving while license suspended or revoked, driving uninsured, open container. • Rodney Gene Rehmke, 51: Hermiston Municipal Court ZDUUDQW²IDLOXUHWRSD\¿QHV • Michael Wayne Waelty, GULYLQJXQGHUWKHLQÀXHQFH of intoxicants, reckless driving, refusal to take breath test. • Faustino Delacruz Dela- cruz, 27: unlawful possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, Hermis- ton Municipal Court warrant — IDLOXUHWRSD\¿QHV • Angel Marie Hernandez, 38: Hermiston Municipal Court warrant — failure to appear. • Joshua Lee Uttke, 18: ¿UVWGHJUHHIDLOXUHWRDSSHDU² fugitive. • Jeova Gerardo Guzman, 26: probation violation, parole violation, failure to appear, driv- ing while license suspended or revoked, driving uninsured. • Charles Brian Barker, 42: parole violation, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia. • Michael Jacob Wolfer, 24: third-degree theft. • Christopher Michael Tyree, 40: third-degree theft by deception. COMING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 EASTER BAKE SALE, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center pharmacy lobby, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. All proceeds help provide nursing scholarships. BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882). BMCC STUDENT ART SHOW OPENING RECEPTION, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Betty Feves Memorial Art Gallery, Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. 22 BMCC students’ artwork will be on display through April 22. Gallery visitors may vote for People’s Choice award. Free. (541-278-5952). STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882). STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Stan¿eld Community Center, 225 W. Roos- evelt. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for those under 65. VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV- ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m., call 541-969-3057 to RSVP and for driving directions. Bring a vegan dish and recipe. New vegans wel- come. Gluten-free friendly group. THURSDAY, APRIL 2 LEGISLATIVE TELECON- FERENCE, 7 a.m., Blue Mountain Community College Pioneer Hall boardroom, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Join Sen. Bill Hansell and Rep. Greg Barreto for information on the happenings in Salem. Open to the public. HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Se- nior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $3.50 for seniors 50 and over, $4 for adults under 50, $4 for Meals on Wheels home delivery. Extra 50 cents if center provides table service. Transportation can be arranged by donation. (541- 567-3582). THE ARC OF UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541- 567-7615). MAUNDY THURSDAY COM- MUNION SERVICE, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave. Everyone is welcome. FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assist- ed Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Join jam session or just listen. Refreshments served. (541- 567-3141). FRIDAY, APRIL 3 STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bo- nanza St. SPAGHETTI FEED AND EAS- TER EGG HUNT, 6 p.m., Stan¿eld Elementary School, 1120 N. Main St. Spaghetti feed and bingo from 6-8 p.m., Àashlight Easter egg hunt begins at 7:45 p.m. for age groups under 4, 4-8 and 9 and up. Dinner tickets are $7 by April 2, $10 at the door, available at Main Street Market, the Stan¿eld Public Library and Bare Necessities. Kids should bring a Àashlight and basket. Pro- ceeds bene¿t the Stan¿eld Fourth of July celebration. (Cecili Long- horn 541-449-1254). VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Herm- iston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St. FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT, 8:15 p.m., Butte Park, 1245 N.W. Seventh St., Hermiston. For ages 10 and under. Free, but par- ticipants should bring a basket and RE-ELECT Bryan Wolfe District 3 Umatilla Electric Board Member • Proven leadership & experience • Board member since 1996 • Certified credentials Paid for by Bryan Wolfe 80897 Wolfe Lane, Hermiston, OR 97838 Àashlight. Children should be ac- companied by an adult. SATURDAY, APRIL 4 PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., Stan¿eld Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt, Stan¿eld. $5 for full breakfast/$3 for lighter meal. Bene¿ts general maintenance fund. Volunteers welcome. (541- 449-1332). PETER RABBIT BREAKFAST AND EASTER ACTIVITIES, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., First United Meth- odist Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave. $5 for all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Festivities include face painting, an Easter craft project and Easter egg hunt. ARBOR DAY TREE GIVE- AWAY, 9 a.m., Smitty’s Ace Hard- ware parking lot, 1845 N. First St., Hermiston. Free trees for anyone who will plant them include red ma- ple, river birch, green ash, Peking lilac and a conifer. First come, ¿rst serve as long as supplies last. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGAN- ZA, 10 a.m., New Hope Com- munity Church, 1350 S. High- way 395, Hermiston. Easter egg hunts for all ages, petting zoo, pony rides, food, crafts, face painting, game booths, bounce houses and more. (Blanca Lopez 541-567-8441 or www.newhope- on395.com). UMATILLA EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m., West McNary Park, Umatilla (McNary). (Karen 541-922-4825). 4/1 When they say and you hear “Spring Is Here!” “You Like Beer?!” 541-567-4063 CINDERELLA (PG) 405 N. 1st St., Suite #107, Hermiston 4:40 7:10 9:40 541-215-1888 246 SW Dorion, Pendleton 4/8 12:00 PM GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES INSURGENT (PG13) 2D: 7:00 3D : 4:20 9:50 Sound Advantage Hearing Aid Center Ric Jones, BC-HIS Cineplex Show Times $5 Movie Matinee Verna Taylor, HAS Take Home Bleach Kits just $40 in April! D r. 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