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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016 DEATH NOTICES HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 OBITUARIES Donna A. Wagoner Mervin Lee Lewis Fred Vincent Atkins Wenatchee, Wash. Hermiston August 11, 1936-May 15, 2016 Hermiston September 8, 1937-May 21, 2016 Oct. 10, 1925-May 17, 2016 Former Hermiston resident Donna A. Wagoner, 90, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in Wenatchee, Wash. She was born Oct. 10, 1925, in Guilford, Maine. A memorial mass was conducted Monday, May 23, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Epis- copal Church in Hermiston. Private family burial followed at 1:30 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Send condolences at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Wayne M. Strong Hermiston Aug. 19, 1938-May 21, 2016 Wayne M. Strong, 77, of Hermiston died Saturday, May 21, 2016, at his home. He was born Aug. 19, 1938, in Ludington, Mich. A memorial service will be held Sun- day, May 29, at 6 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1035 S.E. Ninth St., Hermiston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Irene Ruby (Mitchell) Mowan Richland, Wash. March 17, 1916-Feb. 17, 2016 Irene Ruby Mitchell Mowan, 99, of Richland, Wash., died Feb. 17, 2016, in Kennewick, Wash. She was born March 17, 1916, in Backus, Minn. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 27, at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cem- etery, with a celebration of life to follow at 12:30 p.m. at Trinity Church of Tri Cities, 1007 Wright Ave., Richland, Wash. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange- ments. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryherm- iston.com. Heidi Hildegard Eidler Hermiston Dec. 1, 1950-May 17, 2016 Heidi Hildegard (Kleinschmidt) Eidler, 65, of Herm- iston died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in Oregon City. She was born Dec. 1, 1950, in Johannesburg, South Africa. A celebration of life will be held with date, time and place to be announced. Hillside Chapel in Oregon City is handling arrangements. Richard G. ‘Rick’ Dorman Hermiston Jan. 2, 1938-May 14, 2016 Richard G. “Rick” Dorman, 78, of Hermiston died Sat- urday, May 14, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 2, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio. A private family celebration of life service will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in acre of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Charles Ray Bohanan Irrigon Dec. 26, 1926-May 17, 2016 Charles Ray Bohanan, 89, of Irrigon died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at his home. He was born Dec. 26, 1926, in Ten- nessee. A celebration of life service with military honors will be held Saturday, May 28, at 2 p.m. at the Family Worship Center in Irrigon. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. COURT REPORT Sentences The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Ramon Maldonado Campos, 35, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine; sentenced to 3 days jail, 18 months probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, $440 ine, $1,000 ine-suspended and 6 months driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to a second count of Possession of Methamphetamine; sentenced to 18 months probation, $440 ine, $1,250 ine-suspended and 6 months driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Assault IV-domestic violence and Strangula- tion-domestic violence; sentenced to 20 days jail, 180 days jail-suspended, 40 hours community service, $690 ine and $1,000 ine-suspended for each count, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear II; sentenced to $40 ine plus court costs and fees. •Matthew Allen Dean Pearce, 26, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Burglary I; sentenced to 3 years probation, 180 sanction units, 90 maximum jail units, $140 ine and $2,300 ine-suspended, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Theft II and Failure to Appear II; sentenced to $40 ine plus court as- sessment for each count. •Juan Antonio Sanchez, 44, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine; sentenced to 3 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections, 1 year post-prison supervision, $140 ine, $41.17 restitution and 6 months driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Fail- ure to Report as Sex Ofender (felony); sentenced to 11 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections, 2 years post-prison supervision and $140 ine, plus court assessment; pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear I; sentenced to 8 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections, 2 years post-prison supervision and $140 ine, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Theft III; sentenced to $40 ine plus court costs and fees. •Michael Jerome Gibson, 38, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Posses- sion of Methamphetamine; sentenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, $1,440 ine, $1,500 ine-suspended and 6 months driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded no contest to Giving False Information to Police; sentenced to $40 ine plus court costs and fees. •Francisco Erasmo Perez, 22, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to Theft I; sentenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, 80 hours community service, $140 ine and $2,096.39 restitution, plus court assessment; pleaded guilty to ive counts of Unlawful Use of Computer; sentenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units and $140 ine, plus court assessment, for each count; pleaded guilty to Theft II; sentenced to $40 ine plus court as- sessment. MISDEMEANOR •Alexander Lee Macomber, 26, Moses Lake, Wash., pleaded guilty to DUII; sentenced to 8 days jail, 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 80 hours community service, $685 ine, $500 ine-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Reck- less Driving; sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 40 hours community service, $440 ine and $500 ine-suspended, plus court Mervin Lee Lewis passed away in peace on May 15th, 2016, at the age of 79. He was born in Grants Pass, Oregon, on August 11th, 1936. A remarkable life. After graduating from Laurelwood Academy, he served in the United States Army as a corpsman, sta- tioned both in Texas and at Walter Reed Army Hos- pital. He was honorably discharged in 1958. He then left D.C. and spent the next 18 months on a Harley, taking whatever jobs he could. He saw the country on the way home, a job and a gas tank at a time. Once back in Grants Pass, he met Dona De- nise Hahn. They married in November 1959. Dona and Merv had three chil- dren. Their young family moved to Hermiston in 1964. Merv, as everyone knew him, loved to hunt, ish and camp. In the 1970s he spent several seasons as a Little League baseball coach. He fulilled one of his dreams and used his G.I. Bill to obtain his private pi- lot’s license. Merv was a cow man, having raised registered Angus cattle for over 40 years. He al- ways had a project in the works. He was a loving hus- band, a fantastic father and an especially proud grand- pa. There were memorable family vacations to Cana- da, and all of the Western states. There were a lot of camping trips in between. Merv is preceded in death by his parents Dez- zie and Joseph, and his brother Charles. He is sur- vived by brother Delbert. He leaves behind Dona, his wife of 56 years; his son Rodney; daughters Deanna Schalk and Tere- sa Cameron; and his two grandchildren, Kevin and Nicole Schalk. In respecting Merv’s wishes, there will be no memorial services. He was always willing to help a friend or neighbor, re- gardless of time (or tim- ing). In lieu of donations, please honor Merv by pay- ing it forward; and helping out a friend or a neighbor. Linda L. Achuff Hermiston March 21, 1943-May 9, 2016 Linda L. Achuff was born on March 21, 1943, in Louisiana, Missou- ri, to parents Buster and Dorothy Owen Meadows. She died on May 9, 2016, at her home in Hermiston, Or- egon, at the age of 73 years. Linda was raised and attended schools in Pendle- ton, Oregon. She Achuff graduated from Pendleton High School in the class of 1961. Linda married Ray Sharrah and they had a son, Steven. She later moved to Spo- kane, Washington, and married Ronald Phelps and they had a daughter, Jodie. Linda then moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and married Walter E. Achuff in 1977. They moved to Hermiston, Oregon, in the early 1980s where they have lived since. Linda worked at Vista Eye Care, irst as a secre- tary and later as the district manager until her health forced her to retire. She enjoyed crocheting, bead work, reading, scrap-book- ing, coloring, and travel- ing. She loved spending time with her grandchil- dren and was an ani- mal lover. She is survived by her husband Walter E. Achuff, Hermiston, Ore.; son Steven R. Sharrah, Hermis- ton, Ore.; daugh- ter Jodie Weaver, Wallowa, Ore.; sister Teri Mars, Hermiston, Ore.; brother Mark Seaton; and seven grandchildren: Jes- sica, Nathan, Christian, Zachary, Breanna, Aleigh Jo and Ryan. Linda was preceded in death by her parents. A graveside service was held on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon. 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 MAY 11, 2016 KALAL — Rosalyn D. Morton of Hermiston; a boy, Jace Michael Kalal. MCCOMAS — Megan V. McComas and Michael E. McComas Jr. of Hermiston; a girl, Josette Elise McComas. MAY 12, 2016 APPLEGATE — Misty L. Applegate and Maverick D. Williams of Hermiston; a boy, Silas David Applegate. SKINNER — Jessica D. Terry and Bryce J. Skinner of Echo; a girl, Lily May Skinner. MAY 13, 2016 GAEDE — Michelle Gaede and James Gaede of Echo; a girl, Kennedy Cecilia Gaede. MAY 16, 2016 SEGURA HERNANDEZ — Otilia M. Hernandez Elias and Vicor D. Segura Martinez of Hermiston; a boy, Daniel Segura Hernandez. GO ONLINE hermistonherald.com Fred Vin- cent Atkins was born September 8th, 1937, to parents Wilson and Virginia At- kins in Filbert, West Virginia. He passed away on May 21st, 2016. He was the second oldest of eight children. Fred served in the U.S. Army as Atkins a tank commander and cook. He then worked for the Safeway bakery in Los Angeles for 26 years before retiring. He be- came active in the Moose Lodge in California before moving to Hermiston, Or- egon. Fred became very involved with the VFW Post 4750, Masons, Shri- ners, American Legion and Grange in Hermiston. Fred leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Helen Rose Atkins; three chil- dren, Joe Sams of Herm- iston, Sharlette Digges and husband Richard of San Ardo, California, and Velinda Pinner of Dallas, Texas; sisters Peggy No- land Hix and husband Lonnie of San Diego, California, and Melli- sa Jamison of Fall City, Washington; brothers Ron Atkins and wife Ella of Hermiston and Tony At- kins and wife Melody of Fresno, California; grand- children Angela Stromley and husband Joey, Sondra Guel-Nino, Christopher Digges and wife Bel, and Charles Digges and wife Jennifer; great-grandchil- dren Tray Moody and wife Lexi, Matthew Husemann, Patrick and Daw- son Henry (Guel-Nino), Genevieve, Sebastian, Elizabeth, Penelope, Madeleine and Nathaniel Dig- ges; and numerous nieces and neph- ews. Fred was pre- ceded in death by his father Wilson Atkins, mother Vir- ginia Atkins, step- father Dwain Barker, and brothers Howard, Jerry and Jakey Atkins. He loved his fami- ly, country, church and church family. His love and generosity for family and friends will never be forgotten. Rest in peace. We all love you. Viewing for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. Burial with military honors will follow at the Hermiston Ceme- tery. There will be a pot- luck gathering at the VFW Hall, 45 W. Cherry Ave., Hermiston, OR 97838 fol- lowing the burial. Memorial contributions may be made to The Coun- try Church, 32742 Diago- nal Road, Hermiston, OR 97838. Please send condolenc- es at burnsmortuaryherm- iston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. Helmut W. Bethmann Hermiston November 15,1953-May 19, 2016 Helmut working on his W. Beth- property and mann was in his shop. born on No- Helmut loved vember 15, watching his 1953, in granddaugh- A u g s b u rg , ter Madison Germany, to play soccer parents Wilhelm F. and spending time and Maria T. Beth- with her. Recent- mann. He passed ly he had a chance away on May 19, to meet his oth- 2016, at his home er granddaughter, in Hermiston, Or- Chasey, and spend egon, at the age of time with her. 62 years. Bethmann Helmut loved both Helmut served his granddaughters in the United States Navy very much. He will tru- on the USS Oriskany from ly be missed by all that 1973 until 1976 during knew and loved him. the Vietnam era. He then He is survived by his served in the Naval Re- wife and best friend of serves for four years until over 35 years, Kimberly his honorable discharge. E. Bethmann; daughter He worked as a truck Amber J. Bethmann; sons driver for well over 30 Peter J. and Joseph M. years. However, if you Bethmann; granddaugh- were to ask him what his ters Madison R. Hunt and occupation was, he’d tell Chasey A. Bethmann; you: provider. Helmut father-in-law and moth- was a loving husband and er-in-law Jimmie E. and father. He dedicated his Ruth E. Ford; and three life to his family, working sisters and two brothers. hard to provide the best he Helmut was preceded could for them. He raised in death by his parents. three wonderful loving A graveside service children that are a relec- with military honors will tion of his love for them be held on Sunday, May and their love for him. The 22, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at example he set for them the Hermiston Cemetery, will live on through them, Hermiston, Oregon. for the rest of their lives. Please sign the online Helmut loved his dogs, guest book at burnsmor- Little Bud and Lacey. tuaryhermiston.com. He enjoyed computers, Burns Mortuary of role-playing games, fish- Hermiston, Oregon, is in ing, listening to music, care of arrangements. "Scramble for Scholarships" Friday, June 10th See COURTS, A6 1pm Shotgun Start When they say “Let’s go out for a walk!” and you say “You always talk, talk, talk?!” 5 Theater Cineplex Check wildhorseresort.com for showtimes $5 Matinee Classics 541-567-4063 405 N. 1st St., Suite #107, Hermiston Ric Jones, BC-HIS Verna Taylor, HAS Forrest Cahill, HAS Every Wednesday Credit & Debit Cards accepted Cineplex gift cards available 541-215-1888 541-966-1850 246 SW Dorion, Pendleton Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216 Big River Golf Course - Umatilla Golfers of all skill levels are being invited to participate in the 23 rd annual "Scramble for Scholarships" golf tournament. Four person teams can sign up together or individuals pairings can be made by the tournament committee. Your $70 entry fee covers green fees, a box lunch at noon, and BBQ at the end, plus makes a charitable donation to the foundation to use in awarding scholarships for local health care students. Join us for a fun afternoon of golf for a good cause by calling 541-667-3405. Entry deadline is June 8th. Great prize holes and Hole-in-one on #1 wins a Ford Fusion sponsored by Tom Denchel Ford
