RECORDS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017
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Mark Rouska
Robert Roland Broun
Jolene S. Gibson
Gresham
September 19, 1964-March 17, 2017
Novato, Calif.
May 29, 1959-February 27, 2017
Boardman
May 6, 1961-March 13, 2017
Mark
Rouska,
52,
passed away after a long
battle with kidney cancer.
He was born in Aberdeen,
Washington, to James and
Maxine Rouska on
Sept. 19, 1964.
Mark
enjoyed
life surrounded by
his siblings Celeste
Johnson-Maret, Les
Rouska, Ted Rouska,
Lonnie Rouska, Ni-
cole Wyscaver, and Rouska
their spouses. Mark
enjoyed fi shing, sports and
spending time with family.
Mark graduated from
Condon High School and
then continued his edu-
cation. Through years of
study he earned a master’s
degree in education and a
master’s degree in busi-
ness administration. Mark
found his calling working
with youth at the Boys and
Girls Club of Salem. Later
he entered the fi eld of edu-
cation, teaching social sci-
ences and special education
in Morrow County School
District. Mark felt that all
of his students deserved his
time and respect. He was
a compassionate educator
who was well known for
his sense of humor inside
and outside of the class-
room.
Mark is survived by his
wife of 31 years,
Patrice, and his chil-
dren Aaron and Kris-
tine and her husband
Adrian, along with
his surrogate chil-
dren Richard Her-
nandez, Leo Reinelt,
Ivo
Steinbrecher,
and Golf. He was an
honorable man, well loved
by family and friends.
A Celebration of Life and
potluck lunch is open to the
public on Saturday, April 8,
at 1 p.m. at A.C. Houghton
Elementary in Irrigon, Or-
egon. Per Mark’s wishes,
we encourage you to wear
your favorite sports team
apparel or Hawaiian shirts
for a family-friendly soft-
ball game following the
reception. We hope you
will participate or stay
to cheer on family and
friends.
In lieu of fl owers or gifts
please donate to your local
school district or the Amer-
ican Cancer Society.
Dale Lance ‘Humpy’ McCoy
Wellington, Ariz.
March 9, 1946-March 13, 2017
Dale Lance
“Humpy” Mc-
Coy died March
13, 2017, in Wel-
lington, Arizo-
na. He was born
March 9, 1946,
to Carroll W. and
Rena Zylstra McCoy
in Yakima, Washing-
ton.
He
graduated
from Umatilla High
School in 1964, and
joined the United
States Air Force, McCoy
serving from Octo-
ber 1964 to July 1969.
He worked on the Ra-
mos Ranch in Echo for
many years before and after
the military. He worked on
the toll bridge after his time
in the service, and worked
for the city of Umatilla for
six years. He retired from
the Umatilla County Road
Department in 2003. He
was also with the Umatilla
Fire Department for about
30 years.
He is survived by his
wife, Melody A. McCoy;
his daughters Lisa Mc-
Coy and Teressa
Jensen (Aaron)
both of Hermis-
ton; stepchildren
Maurine Cline
of
Hermiston,
Sherri Olofson
(Trent) of Sand-
point, Idaho, Earl
Snyder of Seattle,
and Darrell Snyder
of Safford, Arizo-
na; sister Lynn Uit-
to (Irv) of Umatilla;
and brother Dennis
McCoy (Margie) of
Hermiston. He had
15 grandchildren and one
great-grandson, and many
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, Car-
roll and Rena McCoy, and
brother, Gordon McCoy.
Dale was loved by so
many friends and family.
He loved to hunt, fi sh and
go camping, being “Uncle
Dumpy,” and traveling with
his wife.
Memorial services will
be held June 17, 2017, at
10:30 a.m. at Umatilla High
School gymnasium.
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
MONDAY, MARCH 20
7:10 a.m. - There was a crim-
inal mischief complaint at Aspen
Springs Psychiatry Facility, West
Linda Avenue. Two locks were
cut on trailers.
8:39 a.m. - A young male
trespassed onto Campus Life
property, got into a trailer
and pulled it. South 1st Street,
Hermiston.
5:09 p.m. - Possible dog
abuse at Walmart on North 1st
Street, Hermiston.
10:02 p.m. - A single vehicle
rolled over at West Elm Avenue,
Hermiston. The people got out
of the car.
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
12:00 p.m. - A vehicle possi-
bly ran through a fence at North-
west Geer Road, Hermiston.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
8:32 a.m. - A caller reported
seeing a male throw a female
down the stairs by her hair
outside their residence, at West
Oak Avenue, Hermiston.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
1:50 a.m. - A man at Midway
Tavern brandished a weapon in
a black SUV, North First Street,
Hermiston.
6:49 a.m. - There was a male
threatening suicide on South
Highway 395, Hermiston.
1:46 p.m. - A male reported
a gang fight on Cherry Street,
Hermiston. When asked how
many were involved, he stated
someone pulled out a gun, and
disconnected.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
4:49 p.m. - A caller reported
that some mail was left in her
outgoing mailbox that was
addressed to the White House.
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
7:34 a.m. - A black bull was
loose at Northeast 10th Street,
Hermiston.
10:37 p.m. -A man was trying
to cause a fight in the bar at Last
Chance Tavern, SW 11th Avenue,
Hermiston.
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
12:39 a.m. - A woman report-
ed that her husband is intoxi-
cated and being mean, at West
Sunland Avenue, Hermiston.
1:04 p.m. - At Denny’s on
South Highway 395, four people
in a Ford Fusion spray painted
graffiti on the parking lot, then
left in an unknown direction.
8:06 p.m. - A man and wom-
an were hitting each other in a
vehicle on Umatilla River Road,
Hermiston.
9:37 a.m. - A caller reported
that someone at East Highland
Avenue, Hermiston, has been
missing since 8 a.m.
Robert Roland Broun
was born to James Broun
and Joyce Eldridge in
Bremerton,
Washington.
He is survived by his hus-
band, Daryl Tran;
mother, Joyce Broun
of Pendleton; neph-
ew, Jimmy Broun;
and cousins Jim and
Phil Hummell.
After college, he
moved to Fajardo,
Puerto Rico, to live Broun
with his dad for
fi ve years and worked on
drones. Then he was hired
by Aramco and worked as a
technician for several years.
Robert got to travel to Sau-
di Arabia and Kuwait. Fi-
nally, he landed a job with
GTE as a project manager.
Robert and his team of en-
gineers were in charge of
setting up communication
satellites in other countries.
This job provided Robert
the opportunity to work and
live in Burkino Faso, West
Africa, and Egypt.
Robert retired from GTE
and moved to the Bay Area.
He lived in San Francisco,
Berkeley and Tibu-
ron. In 2006 Robert
met Daryl and they
have been insepara-
ble ever since. They
moved to Novato in
2009. On July 13,
2013, Robert mar-
ried the love of his
life, Daryl. They
were fortunate to have trav-
eled to Italy, China, Puerto
Vallarta, and Spain. Rob-
ert and Daryl celebrated
their 10-year anniversary in
Spain. They had the time of
their lives.
Robert was a social and
friendly person who was
loved by all those whom he
came in contact with. He
will be missed dearly by his
family and friends. Robert’s
spirit will live in all of us.
Frank N. Brown
Hermiston
December 30, 1927-March 17, 2017
Frank N.
Brown
of
Hermiston,
Oregon, was
born on Dec.
30, 1927, in
Maryland to
parents Dil-
ver and Stella Payne
Brown. He died on
March 17, 2017, in
Richland, Washing-
ton, at the age of 89
years.
He served in the
United States Army Brown
Air Corps as a fi re-
man in the Philip-
pines during World
War II until his hon-
orable
discharge.
Frank was united in
marriage to Betty R.
Hodge on June 1,
1947. They moved Brown
their family from Vir-
ginia to Hermiston, Oregon,
in August of 1961, where he
has lived since.
Frank worked for Stew-
art’s Market for many years
working as a cashier, stock-
ing the shelves, in mainte-
nance or anywhere he was
needed. He later worked for
IGA for several years.
Frank enjoyed wood-
working, hunting, fi shing,
cutting fi rewood, mounting
antlers for friends and fam-
ily, and going for drives in
the mountains. He cherished
the time he was able to spend
with his family, passing the
love of the outdoors onto
them. Frank was always
there to help his children and
lend a hand to help anyone
wherever he could. He was
recognized earlier this year
in an East Oregonian article,
“who at the age of 89 was
out with his tractor clear-
ing everyone’s driveways.”
Frank made many
friends
over
the years with
many of the
farmers and
ranchers on
Big and Little
Buttercreek.
He would often stop
by and share stories
and a Mtn. Dew with
them. Frank was very
thankful and consid-
ered himself very rich
that the Lord blessed
him with such a won-
derful family.
He is survived by
his children: Tom
and wife Kristy,
Larry and wife Sha-
ron, Danny and wife
Cathy, Darlene and
husband Matt, Susan
and husband Jim,
and Carolyn; sister
Marylou Davis; brothers
Maynard, Dale and Duane
Brown; grandchildren Dar-
ci, Jeromie, Dwayne, Jes-
sica, Maranda, Katie, Nik-
kie and Justin; numerous
great-grandchildren, nieces
and nephews.
Frank was preceded in
death by his wife, his par-
ents, grandchildren Ket-
ra, Rebecca and Rob; a
great-granddaughter, Kara;
a sister, Edith Blankenship;
and brothers Merle Brown
and Lavone Brown.
A memorial service with
military honors will be held
on Thursday, March 23,
2017, at 11 a.m. at the Herm-
iston First Christian Church,
Hermiston, Oregon.
Please sign the online
condolence book at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
iston, Oregon, is in care of
arrangements.
Jolene S. Gibson of
Boardman, Oregon, was
born on May 6, 1961, in
Weaverville,
California.
She died on March 13,
2017, in Richland,
Washington, at the
age of 55 years.
She had grad-
uated from Leba-
non High School in
the class of 1979.
Jolene had worked
for Lamb Weston Gibson
in Boardman for 35
years where she was a lab
technician. Jolene enjoyed
spending time with her
grandchildren, family and
friends, and at the Oregon
Coast.
She is survived by her
mother Anita Tittman of
Irrigon; daughters Jennifer
Arms and Kimberly Berg,
both of Boardman.; brother
David Reed, Lebanon, Ore-
gon; sisters Jadene Dicker-
son of Umatilla, Lisa Miller
of Albany, and Terri
Carter of Umatilla;
grandchildren: Nyko-
lai Berg and Mykaela
Berg, both of Board-
man.; and numerous
nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
A celebration of
life service was held
on Saturday, March 18,
2017, at Burns Mortuary
chapel in Hermiston.
Please sign the online
condolence book at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston, Oregon, is in
care of arrangements.
Dolores Jean (Brown) Pinney
Hermiston
June 5, 1926-February 15, 2017
Dolores Jean (Brown)
Pinney of Hermiston, Ore-
gon ,was born June 5, 1926,
in Weed, California, to par-
ents Raymond and Goldie
(Sparks) Brown. She
died
Wednesday,
Feb. 15, 2017, in
Hermiston at the age
of 90.
Jean
graduated
as valedictorian in
1944 from Irrigon
High School. After Pinney
one year at Eastern
Oregon College in
La Grande, Oregon,
she moved to Los
Angeles where her
great-aunt Elva op-
erated a beauty shop.
Jean became a fash-
ion model and was Pinney
selected Miss Hol-
lywood at age 21, receiv-
ing a month’s vacation in
Hawaii.
After moving to New
York City where her fa-
ther’s sister Blanche (stage
name: Ruth Chandler) per-
formed in stage plays, Jean
became a Powers Model
and had photos placed in
many magazines. She be-
came a cover girl on several
magazines, including Mini-
cum Photography, Pageant
and Redbook.
Jean moved back to Los
Angeles where she met her
husband, Robert Pinney,
whom she married in 1951.
After moving to San Fran-
cisco, they became archi-
tectural contractors in that
area. Among many other
accomplishments, Jean was
an expert seamstress.
After her husband’s
death in 1996, Jean moved
to Hermiston to be closer
to her brother Bob and his
family.
Preceding Jean in death
were her parents,
stepfather, several
stepsisters, husband,
nephew Gary Brown,
and her brother Rob-
ert “Bob” Brown.
Jean is survived
by her niece Vickie,
nephew Daryl, step-
sister Patty, sister-
in-law Ellen, numer-
ous great-nephews, a
great niece and sev-
eral cousins.
The
family
thanks the Good
Shepherd
staff,
Guardian
Angel
caregivers,
and
Vange John Hospice for
their care. Special thanks
are also extended to Jean’s
helpful neighbors and
Burns Mortuary staff.
Family and friends will
remember Jean’s many tal-
ents and accomplishments
during her long life. More
Alzheimer’s research does
need to be continued for
the benefi t of many.
A graveside Celebration
of Life service for family
and friends will be con-
ducted on Saturday, March
25, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the
Hermiston Cemetery where
she will be interred by her
beloved husband.
Please send condolences
at burnsmortuaryhermis-
ton.com.
Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston, Oregon, is in
care of arrangements.
BIRTHS
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
MARCH 11, 2017
VARGAS — Venise A. Gutierrez and Aldo D. Vargas
Sr. of Hermiston: a girl, Avyana Dahlia Vargas.
COURT REPORT
SENTENCES
The following sentences have
been imposed in Umatilla County
courts:
FELONY
•Kimberly Kay Koenig, 28, Herm-
iston, pleaded guilty to Possession of
Methamphetamine: sentenced to 18
months probation, 90 sanction units,
30 maximum jail units, $500 fi ne and
$1,250 fi ne-suspended, plus court
costs and fees.
•Anthony Len Haigh, 22, Salem
(SCI), pleaded guilty to Theft I: sen-
tenced to 6 months Oregon Dept. of
Corrections, 1 year post-prison super-
vision and $200 fi ne.
•Samuel Mideles Posada, 50,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Felon
in Possession of Firearm: sentenced
to 30 months Oregon Dept. of Cor-
rections, 2 years post-prison super-
vision and $200 fi ne; pleaded guilty
to DUII: sentenced to 12 months jail,
$100 fi ne, $255 fi ne-suspended and
lifetime suspension of driver’s license;
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pleaded guilty to Felon in Possession
of Restricted Weapon and Menacing:
sentences discharged.
ed, 18 months probation, 40 hours
community service and $100 fi ne, plus
court costs and fees.
•Marco Antonio Carillo, 29, Uma-
tilla, was convicted of Escape II: sen-
tenced to 48 months Oregon Dept.
of Corrections, 5 years post-prison
supervision, $200 fi ne and $464.03
restitution; was convicted of Assault-
ing Public Safety Offi cer and Resisting
Arrest: sentences discharged.
•Pedro Antonio Covarrubias Es-
pain, 23, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to
Failure to Perform Duties of Driver-In-
jured Persons: sentenced to 10 days
jail, 170 days jail-suspended, 2 years
probation, 100 hours community ser-
vice, $100 fi ne, $1,900 fi ne-suspended
and restitution to be determined, plus
court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to
Driving While Suspended/Revoked:
sentenced to $100 fi ne and $100 attor-
ney fees (sentence discharged).
•Paul Randal Addleman, 55, Uma-
tilla, pleaded guilty to Menacing: sen-
tenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2
years probation, $500 fi ne and $1,500
fi ne-suspended, plus court costs and
fees.
MISDEMEANOR
•Kenneth Neil Anderson, 76, Bend,
pleaded guilty to Driving While Sus-
pended/Revoked and Failure to Ap-
pear II: sentences to discharge.
•Daniel Rodriguez, 23, Boardman,
pleaded guilty to Driving While Sus-
pended/Revoked: sentenced to 180
days jail-suspended, 18 months proba-
tion, 80 hours community service and
$1,000 fi ne, plus court costs and fees.
•Jose Luis Cerda, 34, Stanfi eld,
pleaded guilty to Disorderly Conduct
II: sentenced to 90 days jail-suspend-
•Leonel Murillo, 19, Hermiston,
pleaded guilty to Unlawful Posses-
sion of Firearm: sentenced to 180 days
jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 40
hours community service, $200 fi ne
and $800 fi ne-suspended, plus court
costs and fees.
•Charla Rae Fisher, 65, Hermis-
ton, pleaded guilty to Driving While
Suspended/Revoked: sentenced to
180 days jail-suspended, 2 years pro-
bation, 80 hours community service,
$1,000 fi ne and $750 fi ne-suspended,
plus court costs and fees.
DIVORCES
Divorce decrees were signed in
Umatilla County Courts for:
Johanna M. McGainey and Ezra Si-
las McGainey of College Place.
MARRIAGES
PENDLETON — Marriage licens-
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