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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 OBITUARIES BIRTHS Ivar Lee Christensen Robert C. Bertsch Hermiston February 12, 1949-January 1, 2017 Stanfield May 14, 1939-December 8, 2016 Ivar Lee Christensen, iston, Ore. Changing from 67, returned to be with his irrigated to dryland farm- Heavenly Father on Janu- ing was full of new chal- ary 1, 2017. Ivar enjoyed lenges. Like always, Ivar farming, camping, fish- worked hard to learn ev- ing, elk hunting, erything he could rodeo, volunteering about new crops in the LDS temple, and dryland wheat working in the Boy farming and met Scout program. He those challenges loved spending time head-on. He spent with his family and the last 25 years enjoyed going to loving and working Disney World and Christensen his beautiful farm. eating a Dole whip. Ivar was known for He enjoyed listening to AM his dedication, hard work news talk radio while driv- and always enduring to the ing tractor. He shared his end. His kind, beautiful, gifts of patience and a calm blue eyes, firm handshake demeanor while teach- and generous heart will be ing and serving others. He greatly missed by those spent many hours teach- who knew him. His parents, LaGrand ing his oldest granddaugh- ter how to drive when she and Blanche Christensen; his sister-in-law, Ge- would visit. Ivar was born on Feb- niel Christensen; and his ruary 12, 1949, in Ontario, grandson, Benson Michael Oregon, to LaGrand and Slaughter, precede Ivar in Blanche Christensen. Ivar’s death. He is survived by family moved to the Royal his four siblings Shirley Christensen, Slope when he was a young (Marlene) boy. He attended grades Savana (James) Dunn, K-12 in Royal School Dis- Camille (Irvin) Howe and trict. He graduated from Gary (Kimberly) Chris- Royal High School in 1967. tensen; his wife Lina Long He served a two-year LDS Christensen; his four be- mission in the New Zea- loved children Carie (Kev- land South Mission. He in) Bush, Amber (Wayne) truly loved the people that Slaughter, Brandon (Ash- he taught and served. Ivar ley Rae) Christensen and graduated from Brigham Ashley Christensen; and Young University earning his grandchildren Brianna, his Bachelor of Science de- Cameron, Andersen, Whit- gree in agronomy and hor- ney, Coleson, Carson, Hai- ley, Madison, Kaden and ticulture. While at BYU he met Sydney. A funeral service was his dear wife, Lina Long, and they were married and held on Saturday, January sealed in the Cardston, Al- 7, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at berta, Canada, LDS Tem- the Church of Jesus Christ ple. Immediately after of Latter-day Saints, 850 graduating from college, S.W. 11th St., Hermiston, Ivar moved back to the Oregon. A private family Royal Slope to farm with burial followed. Please sign the online his father and brother. Over the next 17 years, he helped condolence book at burns- build a successful farm and mortuaryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of business. In 1990, they bought a Hermiston, Oregon, is in farm and moved to Herm- care of arrangements. Robert C. Bertsch, Stan- his second love. Bob was field, was born on May 14, a director of the Mustan- 1939, and died on Decem- gers and volunteered 40- plus years at the Pendleton ber 8, 2016. Bob was born in Klick- Round-Up. He was preced- itat, Washington, ed in death by his to parents Marjo- mother Marj, his fa- rie (Monzingo) and ther Robert Bertsch, Robert Bertsch. The brother Kenneth family moved to Or- Donald Bertsch and egon shortly there- a baby sister. after. Bob went to Bob is survived school one year in by Judy and son Monument, Oregon, Bertsch Wade of Stanfield, where he met his future wife of 54½ years, Oregon, and son (Ward) Judith Mae Stirewalt. Born Tiny of Stephenville, granddaughters of this union were Wade Texas; James and Ward David Kelly Marie, Katie Sue and Jayden Mae Bertsch; Bertsch. Bob was a fifth grade grandson Taygan Tee teacher. His first school was Bertsch; two nephews, in Wilder, Idaho; he spent Kevin and Kai Bertsch; the next two years in Coun- and several other nieces cil, Idaho, before moving and nephews. A Celebration of Life to Stanfield and teaching at West Park Grade School will be held January 14, in Hermiston for 28 years. 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Bob truly enjoyed the stu- Stanfield Community Cen- dents and used a variety of ter, Stanfield, Oregon. A methods to get his students potluck luncheon will fol- to especially enjoy reading low. In lieu of flowers, me- and math. Bob worked every po- morial contributions can sition in the lumber mills be made to the Alzheimer where his dad was the mill- Foundation and please wright. He also cruised tim- mentor a young child aca- ber, all the while breaking demically and/or in horse- and shoeing horses, always manship skills. Beverly J. Leader Umatilla April 2, 1932-January 3, 2017 Beverly J. Leader of Umatilla, Oregon, was born on April 2, 1932, in Polson, Montana. She died on Jan- uary 3, 2017, in Hermiston, Oregon, at the age of 84 years. Bev was raised in Billings, Mon- tana, and later in Priest River, Idaho. She married Roy W. Leader on June 6, 1952, in Priest Leader River, Idaho. They moved to Umatilla, Ore- gon, in 1961 where she has lived since. Bev worked for Lamb Weston in Hermiston, Ore- gon, for a short time before becoming a full-time home- maker. She enjoyed garden- ing, the outdoors, camping, trips to the mountains, cro- cheting, playing cards and Yahtzee. Bev had a good sense of humor and enjoyed time with her family joking and laughing. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Holmes, Umatilla, Ore.; son Roy “Butch” Leader, Portland, Ore.; brother Thomas Pen- ner, Pendleton, Ore.; grand- children Jason, Jeremy, Jeanette, Devin and Carrie; great-grand- children Jason, Eli- jah, Isabella, Mateo, Stephen, Kateri, RJ, and Rudger; two great-great-grand- children; and several nieces and nephews. Bev was preced- ed in death by her husband; her parents Earl and Mabel Barnes; son Tommy Lead- er; stepsisters Jo and Pau- line; and stepbrothers Daryl and Gordon. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Umatilla, Oregon. Please sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. COURT REPORT Sentences The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY • Steven Arthur Bratton, 62, Uma- tilla, pleaded guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine: sentenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, 120 hours com- munity service, $200 fine and $2,300 fine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. • Alejandro Gutierrez, 19, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to Endangering Another Person Protected by Family Abuse Prevention Act Restraining Order and Tampering With Witness: sentenced to 2 years probation, 120 sanction units, 60 maximum jail units, 120 hours community service and $200 fine for each count; pleaded guilty to Assault IV: sentenced to sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years pro- bation and $100 fine. MISDEMEANOR • Logan Mitch Wilson, 41, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to Attempt to Commit Class A Misdemeanor: sen- tenced to 90 days jail-suspended, 18 months probation and $100 fine; pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear II: sentenced to $100 fine. Divorces Divorce decrees were signed in Umatilla County Courts for: Ana M. Adorno and Jose Antonio Adorno Sr. Suits Filed The following suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts: • Midland Funding LLC vs. Marisela Bazan: seeks $1,053.17 plus interest, costs and fees. • Midland Funding LLC vs. Melissa Cawley: seeks $1,032.90 plus interest, costs and fees. • Smith Frozen Foods Inc. vs. Hector Bobadilla: seeks $1,297.15 plus interest, costs and fees. • Midland Funding LLC vs. Gerald Detrick: seeks $1,360.33 plus interest, costs and fees. • Midland Funding LLC vs. Lonnie Dyer: seeks $859.21 plus interest, costs and fees. • Keybank National Association vs. George Sandoval (Jorge Sandoval, Jorge Sandoval-Gallardo), Collection Bureau of Walla Walla Inc. and occu- pants of premises: seeks $22,850.50 plus interest, costs and fees. • JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. vs. Michael R. Botts, Bonnie Marie De- witt, State of Oregon, Oregon Afford- able Housing Assistance Corporation and parties in possession: seeks $131,768.90 plus interest, costs and fees. • Susan E. Plass as personal rep- resentative for the Jack T. Sanders Estate vs. St. Anthony Hospital: seeks $1,598,230 plus costs and fees. • Professional Service Bureau vs. Julie L. Nelson Hendren and Larry D. Hendren: seeks $204.39 plus interest, costs and fees. • Oregon One Inc. vs. Julie Sarazin: seeks $2,883.01 plus interest, costs and fees. • OneMain Financial Inc. vs. Carlos Mendoza: seeks $7,589.63 plus inter- est, costs and fees. • Quick Collect inc. vs. Alicia A. Street (Hawker): seeks $569.72 plus interest, costs and fees. Judgments The following judgments have been rendered in Umatilla County courts: • Midland Funding LLC vs. David Davila: judgment for $1,338.54 plus interest, costs and fees. • Professional Service Bureau vs. Jennifer Diane Goertzen (McIntosh): judgment for $2,886.96 plus interest, costs and fees. • Evergreen Financial Services Inc. See COURTS, A6 Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston DEC. 28, 2016 STIEFEL — Talia Reynolds and Tyler Stiefel of Herm- iston: a boy, Eizan Andrew William Stiefel. DEC. 30, 2016 VALENCIA GALINDO — Maria I. Galindo and Isidro Valencia of Hermiston: a boy, Gael Valencia Galindo. DEC. 31, 2016 SMITH — Stephanie R. Liebe and Corey R. Smith of Umatilla: twin girls, Piper Lynn Smith and Remington Anne Marie Smith. JAN. 3, 2017 MUNIZ GOMEZ — Brenda Gomez and Constancio Muniz of Irrigon: a girl, Aitana Sarahi Muniz Gomez. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG SUNDAY, JAN. 9 2:16 a.m. - Umatilla police received a call to check on a male out- side at Chenowith Avenue and John Day Street wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, plaid pajama bottoms and slippers. 1:43 p.m. - Oregon’s online Fire- arms Instant Check System, often just FICS, red-flagged John E. Egerer, 28, of Hermiston, when he tried to buy a gun at the gun show at the Hermiston Convention Center. An Oregon State Police trooper responded to the center and spoke with Egerer, who faced domestic violence charges in 2009 and 2015, according to Umatilla County Circuit Court records. State police referred the case to the Umatilla County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of unlawful purchase of a firearm and providing false information in connection to the transfer of a firearm. 1:51 p.m. - Someone broke into a vehicle on Madison Street, Umatilla, and stole a radar detector, cash and other items. SATURDAY, JAN. 7 7:36 p.m. - Law enforcement and other emergency services responded to a report of a car striking a woman. Oregon State Police reported an Oldsmobile Intrigue was going north in the right lane of Highway 395 and coming to the red light at the inter- section of East Punkin Center Road, Hermiston, where a pickup waited in the highway’s left lane at the light. As the Oldsmobile drew closer the light turned green, so the driver kept going. The pickup, though remained stopped because a pedestrian began to cross the highway on the red light. Brandi C. Weems, 43, of Hermiston, ran in front of the Oldsmobile and was struck. An ambulance took Weems to the hospital, according to state police, where she refused treatment and was picked up a friend. “Witnesses reported the pedestrian had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage,” state police reported. 9:55 p.m. - A man on Southwest 10th Place, Hermiston, told police a woman locked him out and would not let him back in. FRIDAY, JAN. 6 12:08 a.m. - A 9-1-1 caller said he found it suspicious that multiple drivers gathered and were revving engines at Wildwood Lane and Highway 730, Umatilla. 8:06 - The Umatilla County sheriff helped to get a herd of sheep out of the road near the Pilot Travel Center, 2115 S. Highway 395, Stanfield. 10:22 a.m. - The Las Vegas Metro Police Department sent a report to Umatilla police regarding a possible fraud case. 11:18 a.m. - A Umatilla mother told police she has not heard from her daughter after she went to see the boyfriend she met online and said if she doesn’t respond to messages something is wrong. 2:45 p.m. - A Hermiston caller asked to talk to an officer about receiving harassing text messages. 6:15 p.m. - Hermiston police responded to Great Clips Hermiston Plaza, 826 S. Highway 395, for a male bothering customers and kicking the business sign. Police, though, did not find the suspect. THURSDAY, JAN. 5 12:10 p.m. - Stanfield police responded to a caller on West Ball Avenue who reported all of her car tires were flat. 1:16 p.m. - Umatilla police took a report of domestic violence from a woman who said a male damaged her property and threw an item that struck her, but she did not need medical help. 1:25 p.m. - Hermiston police took a complaint about vehicles running the stop sign at Southwest Division Street and West Division Avenue. 2:33 p.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about seven dead cows on East Columbia Lane, Hermiston, and 10 more there “that are very skinny.” 3:06 p.m. - A caller told Hermiston police he was concerned with a large tree limb that looked ready to break and hit a house on the 800 block of West Highland Avenue. 9:47 p.m. - A caller on East Sunset Drive, Hermiston, asked law enforcement to help after he put handcuffs on his wrist but had no key to get them off. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4 9:22 a.m. - Stanfield police inves- tigated a stolen car with the windows broken out at Premiere Apartments, 120 Vantage Blvd. 11:36 a.m. - A caller requested help from an officer regarding photos of her being forwarded to others online. 11:52 a.m. - Umatilla police received a report of theft from The Clean Spot, 630 Switzler Ave. 3:41 p.m. - A drunk woman at the Eastside Market on East Main Street, Hermiston, was going from car to car, asking for handouts. 4:58 p.m. - Hermiston police were called when a brown 1995 Jeep Cher- okee was reported stolen from Desert Rose Ministries, 512 E. Main St. 8:47 p.m. - A man and a woman at the Oxford Suites on North 1st Street, Hermiston, were trying to get into rooms at the hotel. TUESDAY, JAN. 3 6:09 a.m. - An Irrigon caller com- See REPORTS, A6 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 HERMISTON SENIOR CENTER We would like to express our thanks for the generous donations the Hermiston Senior Center received for 2016. With your financial support and our dedicated volunteers the Hermiston Senior Center can continue to serve the Senior Citizens in our area. From the Midway Bar & Grill for donating the proceeds from their Annual Christmas Pool Tournament. The Midway and their charitable partners (listed below) hosted this event each year. Smitty’s Ace Hardware Hermiston Liquor Store Hermiston Tavern Wyatt Enterprises Vern’s Food Service Hodgen Distributing Hinz Family Sunset Hair JZD Construction Desert Lane’s Family Fun Center URM Distributing Norco Last Chance Tavern West Coast Auto Glass Midway Bar & Grill Graybeal Distributing Stockman’s Steakhouse O’Reilly Auto Parts Russ’s Tavern Thanks also to these supporters for all their help and donations for 2016: Subaru of America Portland General Electric First Community Credit Union (pork) Eastern Oregon Machine Westfall Septic Sun Terrace (Birthday cakes) Banner Bank (desk & file cabinet) In Memory of Violet Hall Harley Swain Subaru of Hermiston Hermiston Realty United Way Kim Gibson Family Dorothy Lee Family Margaret Thorpe Family Irene Miller Family Virginia Beebe Family Hermiston Senior Board of Directors
