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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS OBITUARIES Mark Jones Mariann Lee O’Larey Rosalie Prior Boardman February 25, 1956-September 7, 2015 Tacoma, Wash. September 27, 1947-September 4, 2015 Hermiston April 18, 1936-September 11, 2015 M a r k Jones, long- time teacher, coach and administra- tor for Mor- row County School Dis- trict, passed away on Sept. 7th at home surrounded by family and close friends af- ter a short but ¿erce battle with pancreatic cancer. Mark was born in Jones Richmond, Califor- nia, February 25, 1956, and spent his childhood in the San Francisco bay area. His family moved to El Centro, California, in his early teens, then moved once again to Oregon City where he grad- uated from high school. He attended and played football for Clackamas Community College and met his wife, Jocelyn. In 1975 he joined the Marines where he was trained in helicopter avion- ics. He loved Àying and sum- mer camps. After complet- ing his Marine training, he played football and ¿nished his bachelor’s degree at East- ern Oregon State University and joined the Oregon Na- tional Guard. He married Jocelyn in 1979 and started his teach- ing career in Culver, Ore- gon, where he taught sixth grade with a group of sea- soned women that taught him the “rules.” He also began coaching — not foot- ball, but wrestling, a sport he had never participated in as an athlete, but learned and loved. In 1984, he and his wife moved to Ione, Oregon, where he continued teaching sixth grade and coaching, this time football and bas- ketball. During his tenure in Ione, he attended the Oregon Military Academy, earning his of¿cer’s commission in the National Guard where he served for another 16 years at armories in Hermiston and Milton-Freewater and ¿nishing back at the Mili- tary Academy as Director of Instruction. He was proud to serve and truly enjoyed the camaraderie. He and his wife, and now son Jace (1987), moved to Boardman where he taught at AC Houghton and Riverside High School. His daughter Kelli was born in 1992. Mark earned his mas- ter’s degree at WSU and started his ad- ministrative career at Riv- erside High School. He soon became prin- cipal at Windy River and ¿nally ¿nished once again at AC Houghton, this time as principal. Mark’s children were his pride and joy. He loved being a dad and made sure he always supported his kids, whether it was coaching or of¿ciat- ing one of their youth sports teams or spectating at their high school and college sport events. He was a 4-H live- stock and leadership leader for many years in Boardman, encouraging his children and many others to enjoy learning about and showing market animals at the fair. He also served as a Morrow County Fair Board member. Mark was especially proud that both Jace and Kelli com- pleted their college degrees, both have careers they en- joy, and married wonderful spouses. He was able to meet and hold his ¿rst grandchild, Jarett Anthony, August 26th. Mark enjoyed boating and water skiing in his younger years and jet skiing with his wife as he got older. He deer and elk hunted for 40 years with his best friend Roger and loved camping at Hells Canyon every summer with the Jones and Upshaw crew. He is survived by his wife Jocelyn, son Jace and his wife Jamie and grandson Jar- ett Jones; daughter Kelli and her husband Kyle Langford; and sisters Dawn and her husband Aaron Shoemate, Lori Alvarez, and Chealyn Allensworth. A celebration of Mark’s life was held Saturday, Sep- tember 12th at at the AC Houghton gym in Irrigon. The family suggests do- nating a children’s book to the AC Houghton Elementa- ry library. Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon, was in care of arrangements. Mariann Lee O’Larey, 67, of Tacoma entered into eternal life on September 4, 2015, surrounded by her children and family. Her spirit is carried on by her mother, four chil- dren, six grandkids, one great-grandchild, four siblings, and an extended family of relations and friends from every walk of O’Larey life. Mariann was born in Portland, Oregon, to Yvonne and Harold Sei- bel on September 27, 1947. She graduated from Sher- idan High School in 1965. In 1970 she married her soul mate, Bob O’Larey. Her younger sister once said, “Along with their best friends, the Oswalds, they were like the rat pack of their time — funny beyond belief, fearless, smart, coura- geous, great cooks, positive thinking, successful, loving, helped countless people and trendsetters. Everyone loved them and wanted to hang with them.” Mariann raised her chil- dren at home until Bob passed away in 1981, and then went to work selling cars in Tacoma. She was a pioneer in this man’s pro- fession. She was a top sales- woman at Millam Ford and then became one of the ¿rst women to sell F&I for Ste- ven’s Motor Company. Mariann was in love with her grandchildren. On their “date night” she’d cook them lobster tail or when they got older she’d let them drive a car before they should. She was the cool nana with a style all of her own. The woman had a strong pres- ence about her, never missed an opportunity to laugh and did exactly what she wanted. You were either laughing or in shock by what came out of her mouth. Her hobbies included Rosalie Prior passed away at her home peace- fully Friday, September 11, 2015, at the age of 79. Rosalie was born on April 18, 1936, in El Paso, Texas, and was always proud of her Texas heritage and fam- ily. She graduated from high school and was employed at a jewelry store Prior when she met her husband of 43 years, Chester Prior, who was working at White Sands Missile Base. Together they moved cross coun- try to Warden, Washing- ton, to rejoin the family farming business and start a family together, raising three sons: Mi- chael, Arthur and David Prior. Rosalie was a devoted wife, mother, and home- maker who was known for her gourmet cooking and spicy style. She sang in the church choir while in Warden, Washington, often times risking slick roads to get to choir practice because she loved to sing so much. Many times in the after- noon she could be found playing her Gibson gui- tar and singing. Rosalie bowled in league, was an avid rock and crystal collector, and became quite accomplished at playing tennis. She en- joyed traveling often to daily talks with her mother, gardening, cooking, trav- eling, collecting recipes, gambling, crafts, and telling you how it is. Mariann was always mothering. At times she took care of her siblings, her chil- dren’s friends, god- children, neighbors, and the occasional stranger. She will be remembered most for raising amazing children on her own, her humor, her incredible strength, her nice legs, and leaving impressions on ev- eryone she met. Survived by her moth- er, 87, of Portland; her children: Jerry of Tacoma, Wash. (wife Odette, chil- dren Jordan and Sebastian, and great-grandchild Noah); Priscilla of Corvallis, Ore. (husband Vernon, children Jonathon and Logan); Rob- ert of Bellingham, Wash. (wife Cristina, children Mi- kaela and Robert); and her baby Hillary of Puyallup, Wash.; and siblings Robert, Eddie, Judy, and Lawrence. Mariann is reunited with her husband, the love of her life and party partner, Rob- ert C. O’Larey, and is pre- deceased by her father, four siblings and her beloved niece, Natasha. Mass was held at St. John of the Woods Catholic Church, 9903 24th Ave. E., Tacoma, Friday, September 11 at 12:30 p.m., followed by the burial service where she was laid to rest with Bobby at Calvary Catho- lic Cemetery. Friends (and strangers she would love to have met) were invited to visit with Mariann’s family for debauchery at the Silver Cloud Inn, September 11 at 5 p.m. In her memory, donations may be made to her grand- children’s higher education at any Chase Bank in her name. Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, during the win- ter months to enjoy time with her immediate fam- ily in the warm Arizona sun and to attend rock and mineral shows. In her later days she was fond of her never-end- ing landscaping and Àower grow- ing affair. Rosalie was a member of the Greater Herm- iston Chamber Ambas- sadors. Together with Chester, Rosalie was founder and owner of Eagle Ranch. She was wise beyond her years and always loved to give advice, often times taken with a grain of salt, but loved anyway. She is survived by her sons Michael, Ar- thur and David Prior; grandsons Jack and Joe; granddaughter Nadia; sisters Alice Madrid, Rosie Vega and Yolanda Lucero; brother Rudolph Lucero; and her dog Mika. A private family ser- vice will be held. Those who wish may make contributions in Rosalie’s memory to the Salvation Army at www. salvationarmyusa.org. Please sign the online guest book at burnsmor- tuaryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston SEPT. 2, 2015 WEDDING — Anna Wedding and Brandon Wed- ding of Heppner; a boy, Zebadiah LeRoy Wedding. SEPT. 4, 2015 MICKLES — Amanda Mickles and Jeffrey Mickles of Hermiston; a girl, Danielle Kay Mickles. SEPT. 5, 2015 MURILLO — Jovanna Ramirez Ayala and Pe- dro A. Murillo of Irrigon; a girl, Flor Anahi Murillo. Obituary Policy 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 of¿ces. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522- 0255, x221. SEPT. 6, 2015 LONG — Airen Lynch of Heppner; a boy, Myk- kle Don Long. SEPT. 7, 2015 LICEA — Cristina Licea and Christian J. Licea of Hermiston; a girl, Elizabeth Jade Licea. DEATH NOTICES LaVerne ‘Mac’ McCleerey Mary Maxine Badgwell Hermiston Hermiston Sept. 6, 2015 March 1, 1948-Sept. 13, 2015 LaVerne “Mac” McCleerey, 75, of Hermiston died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Richland, Wash. Private family services will be held. Dis- position was by cremation. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is handling arrangements. Mary Maxine Badgwell, 67, of Herm- iston died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Hermiston. She was born March 1, 1948, in Great Falls, Montana. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston 23 months, of Umatilla died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, in Umatilla. She was born Sept. 29, 2013, in Hermiston. A funeral Mass will be held Monday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Lisset Guadalupe ‘Nany’ Avalos Umatilla Sept. 29, 2013-Sept. 8, 2015 Lisset Guadalupe “Nany” Avalos, PUBLIC SAFETY LOG MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 • Medicine was reportedly stolen from a vehicle on West Ridgeway Avenue. • Someone reportedly dam- aged a political sign at a residence on West Quince Avenue again. • Someone reportedly siphoned fuel from a van on West Madrona Avenue. • A caller reported hearing a possible gunshot on West Sunland Avenue. • The manager of a business on North First Street reported possible drug activity. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 • A woman reported a man she met earlier in the day was threatening her via text message on West Sunland Avenue. • Someone reportedly dam- aged a political sign in the yard of a residence on West Quince Avenue. • An intoxicated man was reportedly throwing rocks at vehicles and a person on East Main Street. • Two men were reportedly causing a disturbance and refusing to leave a bar on North First Street. • A caller reported a man was trying to break into a residence on Tyler Avenue in Umatilla and threatened to shoot the house. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 • A man reportedly assaulted a woman on Northwest 12th Place. • People were reportedly drag racing in about four import cars on Feedville Road. • An older brown Chevrolet pickup was reportedly stolen on East Loop Road. • A truck was reportedly dumping raw sewage into the canal on North Dunne Street in Stanfield. • A fight was reported in a parking lot on Sixth Street in Umatilla. • A neighbor reportedly threw vegetables at a vehicle on Dark Canyon Avenue in Umatilla. • Someone reportedly broke the rear window of a truck on John Day Street in Umatilla. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 • Two men were reportedly smoking something other than cigarettes in an older red Honda on North First Street. • Two guns and stereo equip- ment were reportedly stolen from a vehicle, possibly on North First Street. • Someone reportedly tried to break into a residence on West Hermiston Avenue. • A caller reported someone stole items from a residence on Southwest 11th Street after drilling 5 Theater Cineplex Check wildhorseresort.com for showtimes $5 Matinee Classics Every Wednesday Credit & Debit Cards accepted Cineplex gift cards available 541-966-1850 Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216 through the lock. • Men with guns were report- edly looking into vehicles on West Standard Avenue. • A caller reported someone blew up his mailbox on East Pine Avenue. • A caller reported hearing a single gunshot behind a residence on West Beebe Avenue. • A caller reported marijuana was growing in the backyard of a residence with frequent traffic on Lorraine Avenue. • A flag was reportedly stolen from a residence on Terrace Lane. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 • A caller reported being awoken by someone kicking at the door of her residence on East Beebe Avenue. • Someone reportedly stole large plants from a residence on Southwest 11th Street. • Vehicle license plates were reportedly stolen on Sloan Avenue in Umatilla. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 • A caller reported a white vehicle was parked on North First Street involved in drug deals. • A man reportedly swung a baseball bat at people who were trying to obtain custody of a child on East Highland Avenue. • A caller reported finding a broken knife with blood on it at Victory Square Park on Southwest 10th Street. • A caller reported a man refused to leave a residence on Joy Lane. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • Neighbors reportedly smashed beer bottles in the parking lot of the Hermiston School District office on Southwest 11th Street. • Antique salt and pepper shakers were reportedly stolen from a residence on West Hemlock Avenue. • Tools were reportedly stolen on East Main Street and listed on an online classified advertisement. • Two women were report- edly fighting on West Hermiston Avenue. See REPORTS, A9 When they say and you say “Have A Nice Day!” “What Did You Say?” It’s time to call us! Sound Advantage Hearing Aid Center 541-567-4063 405 N. 1st St., Suite #107, Hermiston 541-215-1888 Ric Jones, BC-HIS 246 SW Dorion, Pendleton Verna Taylor, HAS Always in our hearts... We never forget you. 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