RECORDS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016
DEATH NOTICES
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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.
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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.
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