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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 OBITUARIES DEATH NOTICES Marlois Ann Keeney Doris L. Augustine Hermiston February 17, 1949-February 13, 2016 Hermiston Marlois Ann Keeney was born February 17, 1949, in Niangua, Missouri, to par- HQWV *HRUJH :LOOLDP DQG *HQHYD 3DXOLQH 5H- ese) Cain. She died Saturday, February 13, 2016, in Herm- iston, Oregon, at the age of 66 years due to heart-related health complications. She graduat- ed from Pendleton High School. She married Robert Keeney in 1989 in Hawaii and worked for the state of Hawaii for many years. Marlois was an excellent crafter of beautiful lampwork beads as well as other crafts. She was very close to her companion dog Hoku. Sadly, Hoku passed away the same evening as Marlois. She had a love for music and enjoyed playing the organ and piano. Marlois is survived by VLVWHUV -DQLFH $O 6PLWK RI .HHDX +DZDLL *OHQGD Phillips of Umatilla, Ore., 6XVDQ%UHWW6ZHDULQJHQRI Pendleton, Ore., and Cindy 0DUN +REEV RI &KDOOLV ,GDKR EURWKHUV -HUU\ .D\ &DLQ RI *UDQG -XQFWLRQ &ROR :HV -HQQLH &DLQ of Pendleton, Ore., 7LP /HVOLH &DLQ RI Pendleton, Ore., and 5DQGDOO6XH&DLQRI Cove, Ore.; and many nieces and nephews. Marlois was pre- ceded in death by her husbands, Robert Coonrod and Robert Kee- QH\ SDUHQWV *HRUJH &DLQ DQG*HQHYD&DLQ.HRZQ brother Larry L. Cain, and infant brother Dale E. Cain. A gathering for family and friends was be held Saturday, February 20, 2016, in Pend- leton. A private burial will be held later this summer. Any correspondence may be sent to 2035 Tutuilla Road, Pend- leton, OR 97801, address in care of Susan Swearingen. Please send condo- lences at burnsmortuary hermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. Irene Ruby (Mitchell) Mowan Richland, Wash. March 17, 1916 -February 17, 2016 Irene Ruby Mitchell Mowan peacefully went to be with Our Lord just one month before her 100th birthday while at the Hos- pice Home in Kenne- wick, Wash. She was surrounded by family and looked forward to spending eterni- ty with her Lord and Savior. Irene was born in Backus, Minn., to Edward and Martha Mitch- ell. She had one brother and was the oldest of four sisters. They lost their mother in childbirth when Irene was just 16. She lovingly took on the responsibilities of caring for her siblings while help- ing her father run the family farm. She married the love of her life, Alva A. Mowan, in Backus, Minn., in 1936. In August of 1942 they loaded up their Model A with two kids and moved to Herm- iston, Ore. They moved to Pendleton, Ore., in 1959. They had 28 happy years to- gether before the Lord called Alva home in November of 1964. Irene was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who always put her family ¿UVW6KHORYHGWRFRRNVHZ paint ceramics, bowl and spend time with her family. She and her four sisters were NQRZQ DV WKH ³*LJJOH 6LV- ters.” They laughed, loved, joked and enjoyed their time together. She was always there when her family need- ed her to lend support and love. Preceded in death by husband Alva A. Mowan; brother Lawrence Mitchell; sisters Wilma Duncan, Elsie *LOHV)ORUHQFH+LOODQG(V- ter Beck; a baby girl, Donna Lee; and great-grandson Ja- son Shell. She is survived by children Joyce Rol- lins, Dale Mowan and spouse Irene, *DLO3HUU\DQGVSRXVH Ron; daughter-in-law Janet Mowan and son-in-law Ray Roll- ins; seven grandchil- dren, DuRae Reece, Denise Brown, Allen Rollins, Trac- ey Brunning, Lonni Mowan, Brenda Shell and Curtis Perry; eight great-grandchil- dren; 14 great-great-grand- children; stepsister Suzie and spouse Virgil Bowling; special friend Jo Manny; and many nieces and nephews. Irene lived the last four years in Carriage House DW *XDUGLDQ $QJHO &DUH LQ Richland, Wash., where she was blessed with loving and nurturing caregivers that be- came like family. We appre- ciate the care they gave her. Thank you to The Chap- laincy that gave her Hos- pice care and to the Hospice Home in Kennewick where she spent the last few days. They provided love, com- passion and support for our Mom and also for her family. ,QOLHXRIÀRZHUVRXUIDP- ily request donations to “The Chaplaincy,” 1480 Fowler St., Richland, WA 99352. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. Doris L. Augustine, 80, of Herm- iston died Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in Hermiston. She was born Oct. 1, 1935, in Oklahoma. Funeral ar- rangements are pending at Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Check wildhorseresort.com for showtimes Former Hermiston resident Irving Borchert, 94, of Milton-Freewater died Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in Wal- la Walla. He was born July 8, 1921. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of ar- rangements. Hermiston April 25, 1966-Feb. 20, 2016 Antoinette “Toni” DeFriez Skin- ner, 49, of Hermiston died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Hermiston. She was born April 25, 1966, in Provo, Utah. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermis- ton. Burial will follow at the Herm- R. William Sinor Irrigon Nov. 9, 1924-Feb. 14, 2016 R. William Sinor, 91, of Irrigon died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Herm- iston. He was born Nov. 9, 1924, in Elk City, Oklahoma. At his request, no services will be held. Burns Mor- was pointing a firearm with a laser at passing vehicles. SUNDAY 3:26 a.m. - Umatilla police warned people at Marina Apartments on Sec- ond Street to quiet down their loud party. FRIDAY 5:51 a.m. - An Irrigon woman re- ported the theft of her black Honda Civic from Southeast Fourth Street. 12:05 p.m. - Drivers on a four-wheeler and two dirt bikes were “tearing up the road and adjoining properties” on Baggett Lane, Herm- iston, according to a member of the Neighborhood Watch. 9:19 a.m. - A caller told the Umatil- la County Sherif’s Office a woman he knows told him her boyfriend beat her last night and he could hear the boy- friend screaming during the call. 12:25 p.m. - The Umatilla Coun- ty Sherif’s Office received a report that a former employee of Space Age Fuel, 77522 Highway 207, Hermiston, is transporting stolen license plates. 12:37 p.m. - A Umatilla caller told police a neighbor was being “very rude and had vulgar things displayed in his window.” SATURDAY 12:33 a.m. - The Umatilla Coun- ty Sherif’s Office received a sec- ond-hand report of people driving by a house on Daytona Lane, Hermiston, while “flashing a gun.” The caller also said he was just at the house and saw people outside but could not give de- scriptions. 10:15 p.m. - A woman on Gun Club Lane, Hermiston, reported someone was in her house and she did not know who it was. Law enforcement responded. 11:44 p.m. - Two men fought out- side a trailer home at Sunset Trailer Court on Umatilla River Road, Umatilla. A witness reported one male choked the other, who also was bleeding from the nose. They went inside a home but continued to fight. 1:04 a.m. - The Umatilla County Sherif’s Office received a report of gunshots at Northeast 10th Street and East Punkin Center Road, Hermiston. 1:51 a.m. - An Irrigon man reported he was drunk and asked the Morrow County Sherif’s Office to arrest him. Law enforcement took the man to his home. 5:08 a.m. - A semi driver reported someone broke into the trailer while he was showering at Space Age Fuel, 77522 Highway 207, Hermiston, and stole cheese. 7:33 p.m. - Boardman police re- ceived a call from a resident of Mar- shall Loop who said they returned home and found a strange car in their driveway, and a man sleeping in their carport. WEDNESDAY 09:08 - A man reported incident between his girlfriend and another man, and now that man is threatening to beat him. The caller asked to have a Umatilla County sherif’s deputy contact the suspect to stop the harass- ment. 9:25 a.m. - A female fell and in- jured her leg on South Alder Street, Pi- lot Rock. A Pendleton ambulance took her to a hospital. 2:54 p.m. - A resident of South First Street, Irrigon, reported the theft of elk horns from his shop. 10:50 a.m. - A Weston man report- ed a riding lawn mower has showed up on his property and he does not know who owns it. FELONY •Austin Duane Dunham, 19, Uma- tilla, pleaded guilty to Assault III; sentenced to 3 years probation, 180 sanction units, 90 maximum jail units, 80 hours community service, $140 fine and $800 fine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. •Tyler Jonathan Hays, 19, College Place, Wash., pleaded guilty to Felon in Possession of Firearm; sentenced to 18 months Oregon Dept. of Correc- tions, 2 years post-prison supervision and $140 fine, plus court assessment; •Jorge Moras Nava, 24, Patterson, Wash., pleaded guilty to Felon in Possession of Firearm; sentenced to When they say “I Have and you say “Thank Money!!” You, Honey!” It’s time to call us! 541-567-4063 405 N. 1st St., Suite #107, Hermiston Ric Jones, BC-HIS Verna Taylor, HAS Forrest Cahill, HAS 541-215-1888 246 SW Dorion, Pendleton Our QUALITY stands the test of time. Call us with questions about aging and Alzheimers. 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He also said some of the trash has names on it. pleaded guilty to two counts of Reck- lessly Endangering Another; sen- tenced to $40 fine and 90 days driver’s license suspension for each count, plus court assessment; pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear I; sentenced to $140 fine plus court assessment; pleaded guilty to Attempt to Elude Police-vehi- cle; sentenced to 6 months jail, 1 year post-prison supervision, $140 fine and 90 days driver’s license suspension, plus court assessment; pleaded guilty to two additional counts of Reckless- ly Endangering Another; sentenced to $40 fine for each count, plus court assessment. SENTENCES The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: Every Wednesday 541-966-1850 of Southeast Park Place, Irrigon. The deputy said the vehicle’s plates also didn’t match the vehicle. 11:38 a.m. - Umatilla police re- ceived a complaint about a camp fire north of Umatilla bridge. 1:11 p.m. - A Milton-Freewater resident on Highway 339 reported the theft of a $400 bicycle and a $250 bicycle. 1:36 p.m. - A caller told Pendleton police he sent $380 via Moneygram to a person in Bend for concert tickets, but now is unable to contact the per- son for the tickets. 1:45 p.m. - One person was injured when a garbage truck went through the bridge at Upper Rhea Creek Road, Heppner. Multiple agencies respond- ed, including the local hazmat team out of Hermiston. Heppner Ambulance took one male to Pioneer Memorial Hospital, Heppner. 2:41 p.m. - Someone stole some of the prescription medications be- longing to a 9-year-old Pendleton girl and a full bottle of her mother’s medication. 3:23 p.m. - Two juvenile boys fought in the area of Southwest Good- win Lane, Pendleton. Police talked to each and notified their parents. 4:47 p.m. - A Hermiston-area call- er on Northwest 15th Street reported someone broke into the house and stole multiple items, including guns. 5:21 p.m. - A Boardman woman found one empty bag and another bag full of bullets on Parkside Road. She wanted someone from the Morrow County Sherif’s Office to look at them. 6:51 p.m. - A male fell in the area of the Umatilla County Justice Center, 4700 N.W. Pioneer Place, Pendleton, and hit his head and may have broken a foot. See SAFETY, A7 COURT REPORT $5 Matinee Classics Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216 Former Hermiston resident Alexxyss Leigh Therwhanger, 19, of Richland, Wash., died Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, as the result of an automo- bile accident near Pilot Rock. She was born May 28, 1996, in Water- town, New York. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, March 5, at 12 noon at the Hermis- ton Christian Center, 1825 W. High- land Ave., Hermiston. A private fam- ily burial will be held later. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. THURSDAY 10:15 a.m. - An employee of Sin- clair, 100 N. Main St., Boardman, re- ported a male in his late 20s or early 30s opened a soda and refused to pay for it, and he was very intoxicated. 3:52 p.m. - After receiving a report of suspicious activity in the area, a Morrow County sherif’s deputy recov- ered a stolen vehicle from the vicinity 9:17 p.m. - Police on Highway 730 and Interstate 84 were looking for someone in a red Ford Astro van who It’s not like her. Credit & Debit Cards accepted Cineplex gift cards available Richland, Wash. May 28, 1996-Feb. 19, 2016 PUBLIC SAFETY LOG FEB. 10, 2016 JORDAN — Nichole A. Wolverton and Curtis W. 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