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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2017 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 OBITUARIES Deloris Marie (Orton) Stone Kay Louise Reese David A. Helzer Kennewick, Wash. September 19, 1922-May 23, 2017 Mount Hood December 18, 1943-May 27, 2017 Hermiston September 15, 1949-May 25, 2017 Deloris Stone passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, at the age of 94 and is now in the presence of the Lord Jesus whom she loved and served. Deloris Marie Or- ton was born in Pend- leton, Ore., on Sep- tember 19, 1922. The first child of Beecher and Sopha Orton, she had two brothers, Ivan and Don. When Stone World War II broke out, she met Burleigh William Redifer. They were married in 1942. Soon after, Burleigh was sent to Bedford, England. They had four children: Dee Ann, Kathie, Bill and Bonnie. Burleigh was killed in a pri- vate plane crash in 1963. She married Frank Stone in 1965. They had two chil- dren, Sonja and Marc. Marc passed away in 1985, due to an automobile accident. Frank passed away in 2002. Deloris kept active teach- ing Sunday school, help- ing with Child Evangelism Fellowship, hosting Bible studies and Bible clubs and participating in short-term ministries, which included trips to England, Mexico and the Caribbean. An annual highlight was serving on the Godmobile at the Umatilla County Fair and the Oregon State Fair. In her later years she crocheted baby caps for the newborns at Good Shep- herd Hospital. Deloris proved herself to be a servant to all. She prayed daily for her family and friends and was unselfish in her giv- ing to the Lord. Many around the world have been touched by her example. Deloris is preced- ed in death by her parents, Beecher and Sopha Orton; broth- er Ivan Orton; first husband Burleigh Redifer; second husband Frank Stone; and son Marc Stone. She is survived by her brother Don Orton of Pendle- ton; children Dee Ann Valdiv- ia of Kodiak, Alaska, Kathie (Richard) Wilson of Pasco, Wash., Bill (Lois) Redifer of Three Hills, Alberta, Canada, Bonnie Redifer of McMin- nville and Sonja Bogart of Hermiston; six grandchildren: Heath Wilson, Brett (Jacki) Wilson, Sharon Redifer, Me- lissa Redifer, Allison Bogart and Matthew (Asha) Bogart; and three great-grandchil- dren, Andrew Wilson, Wyatt Wilson and Londyn Redifer. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Burns Mortu- ary chapel with Pastor Bill Griggs officiating. Interment will follow in Hermiston Cemetery. Kay Louise Reese died Saturday, May 27, 2017, at the age of 73 years, at her home in Mount Hood, Oregon. She was born De- cember 18, 1943, in Vancouver, Wash- ington, to Harold and Geneva (An- derson) Myers. Kay graduated from Fort Vancouver High School and attended Washington State Reese University where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She met her husband, James B. Reese, in Seattle, Wash., and they were married in Vancouver, Wash., on July 8, 1967. They lived in Costa Mesa, Calif., for six years and Hermiston, Ore., for 39 years, before moving to Hood River Valley five years ago. Kay was a compassion- ate, hard-working woman. Her family has the fond- est memories of her as a ukulele playing, Charles- ton dancing, Anne Murray singing, avocado eating, daisy loving, craft and culi- nary making sensation. She thrived on her relationships with friends and family, and played an integral role volunteering for schools, church and community. She Robert L. ‘Bob’ Friend Hermiston September 13, 1946-May 21, 2017 Betty Ann (Hinkle) Gillett Howard, Kansas June 5, 1936-January 22, 2017 Betty Ann (Hinkle) Gil- lett passed away Sunday January 22, 2017, in Se- dan, Kansas. She was born to Chester and Viola Marie (Hall) Hinkle on June 5, 1936, in Stillwater, Okla- homa. Betty was raised in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where she attended school and graduated from Guthrie High School in May 1955. On June 28, 1955, she married Robert (Bob) Gil- lett in Wenatchee, Wash- ington. To this union came five children: Barney, Car- olyn, Tamara, Brenda and Neoma. The family moved to a farm in Irrigon in March 1975. Betty enjoyed her vegetable and flower gar- dens, reading, jigsaw puz- zles, games, traveling, cooking for and being with her family. She also enjoyed volunteering for whatever job needed to be done. Betty was a member of and a Sunday School teach- er at Columbia View Com- munity Church for many years. She also volunteered for many years at the Irri- gon Senior Center, both at the center and serving cof- fee to weary travelers from the senior coffee trailer at the Boardman rest area. Betty was also involved from the beginning of the Irrigon Watermelon Festi- val. She was always busy and never turned anyone down who needed her help. challenged those around her to keep up and oh, did she know how to work a room. As with almost ev- erything, that would bring a smile to her face. She made every spe- cial occasion more special, and did a lot of heavy lifting as a mother, wife and professional. And, we all cherish that she and Jim share a true love, and would have soon celebrated 50 years of marriage in just five more weeks. She is survived by her husband Jim and four daughters and their fami- lies: Glenna and Jeff Stone, Sadie and Piper, of Bothell, Wash.; Pamela and John Stevenson, Jack, Connor, Owen and Tyler, of Corval- lis, Ore.; Andrea and Rick Streedain, Nils and Nora, of Portland, Ore.; Sarah and Mike Magura, Kayla and Aiden, of Clackamas, Ore.; and her brother Steve Myers and his wife Susan of Sun Valley, Idaho. Kay’s family invites you to celebrate her life on Saturday, June 3rd, at Im- manuel Lutheran Church in Hood River at 11 a.m. Reception immediately fol- lowing the service. She was a very selfless and giving person. Everyone around her couldn’t help but absorb her love and passion for life. Betty was preceded in death by her former hus- band, Bob Gillett; her fa- ther and stepmother, Ches- ter and Ruby Hinkle; her mother and stepfather, Vi- ola Marie and John Wills; Bob’s parents, Vernon and Helen Gillett; half brother Larry Wills; and brother-in- law Charles Gillett. Betty is survived by son Barney Gillett of Howard, Kansas; daughters Carolyn Prouty and her husband Bart of Irrigon, Ore., Tammy Reid and her husband Andy of Pasco, Wash., Brenda Newport and her husband John of Irrigon, Ore., and Nomie Stout and her fiancé Ralph Green of West Val- ley, Utah; 12 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by half brothers Phil Wills and his wife Kathy, Gene Wills, John Wills, and Floyd Hin- kle and his wife Joyce; half sisters Donna Dvorak and her husband Jerry and Nan- cy Ray; sister-in-law Linda Crow and her husband Ev- erett; and brothers-in-law Billy Gillett and his wife Clara, and Mike Gillett and his wife Gwen. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ir- rigon Senior Center, with a potluck to follow. BIRTHS Robert L. “Bob” Friend was born September 13, 1946, in Walla Walla, Wash., the son of Lee and Anna (Meads) Friend. Bob passed away at the age of 70 on Sun- day, May 21, 2017, in Herm- iston. Bob grew up in Hermiston and graduated from Hermis- ton High School in the mid 1960s. He began his career as an electrician for I.B.E.W. #125. He worked as an elec- trician at the Coal Energy Plant in Boardman for 35 years. Bob enjoyed hunting, fish- ing and being in the outdoors. He married Shirley Titus, who preceded him in death in 2009. He was also preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a cous- in, Ivan and his wife Marga- ret Meads of Hermiston, and several distant relatives. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thurs- day, June 1, 2017, in the Burns Mortuary chapel, 685 W. Hermiston Avenue, Herm- iston. To leave an online condo- lence for Bob’s family, go to www.burnsmortuary.com Hermiston May 1, 1941-May 24, 2017 Nawarat “Judy” Trevino, 76, of Hermiston died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Richland, Wash. She was born May 1, 1941, in Bangkok, Thailand. Recitation of the rosary will be held Saturday, May 27 at 11 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston. A private burial will be held later at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mor- tuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Bobby J. DePriest Umatilla May 25, 2017 Bobby J. DePriest, 82, of Umatilla died Wednesday, May 25, 2017. No services are planned. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Judy A. Manley Heppner Aug. 8, 1949-May 24, 2017 Judy A. Manley, 67, of Heppner died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Hermiston. She was born Aug. 8, 1949, in Cor- vallis. A private family gathering will be held. Burns Mortu- ary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Stephanie A. (Rogers) Heine COLVIN — Kendra R. Colvin and Mitchell W. Colvin of Hermiston: a boy, Luke Joseph Colvin. ROBLEDO — Stacee I. Rebledo and Jonathan R. Ro- bledo of Hermiston: a girl, Emilia Robyn Robledo. MAY 23, 2017 ALMONTE-MENDOZA — Yadira Mendoza and Carlos Almonte of Hermiston: a boy, Hector Almon- te-Mendoza. OBITUARY POLICY The Hermiston Herald publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These include information about services. Denied Benefits? Unable To Work? Fighting For Your 1 Hermiston April 14, 1969-May 23, 2017 Stephanie A. (Rogers) Heine, 48, of Hermiston died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at her home. She was born April 14, 1969, in Pendleton. A private family burial will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange- ments. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuary- hermiston.com GO ONLINE • Great deal to sell what you don’t want! • Got a rental? Place it here! *Private Party Only! Deadline is June 24, 2017 Call in or stop by the Pendleton or Hermiston offi ce to receive this special classifi ed pricing. 5 Theater Cineplex We Can Help! 2 In the East Oregonian/ Hermiston Herald Classifi ed Sections hermistonherald.com Helping 1000’s Get The Benefits They Deserve SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS For Over 35 Years! 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DEATH NOTICES Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston CARLTON — Alma R. Rivera and Kyle R. Carlton of Umatilla: a girl, Kylee Rose Carlton. HANNA — Linsey M. Mitchell and Jason L. Hanna of Heppner: a girl, Charlee Mae Hanna. David A. Helzer was born on September 15, 1949, in Nampa, Idaho, to parents Broyce and Nola Kinley Hel- zer. He died on May 25, 2017, at his home in Hermis- ton, Oregon, at the age of 67 years surround- ed by loved ones. He graduated high school in Caldwell, Idaho, in the class of 1968. He moved to Hermiston, Ore., in Helzer 1976. He later moved to Pullman, Wash., for several years and returned to Herm- iston in 2010 where he has lived since. David was united in marriage to Sharon Seger on November 24, 1998, in Winnemucca, Nev. He was an owner opera- tor of his own truck for many years. David then worked as a truck driver for WalMart from September of 1999 until he retired in August of 2016. 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