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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2017 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A7 OBITUARIES Arthur Samuel (Sam) Burford Larry Michael Sater George John Luciani Mexico, New York Hermiston January 11, 1931 - June 10, 2017 March 16, 1944 — June 20, 2017 Echo October 2, 1925 — June 23, 2017 Arthur Samuel (Sam) Bay Naval Base, The Philip- Burford, 86, left this world pines and a job as Director of Security at the Naval Supply on June 10, 2017. Sam, an only child, is sur- Center at which he remained vived by his wife of 62 years, until he retired from federal service on January 2, Darlene N. (Moore) 1987. Upon retire- Burford, his dear- ment, Sam and Dar- ly loved daughters, lene returned to Ore- Karen L. (Burford) gon where Sam then Williams (son-in-law was employed from James H. Williams) February 1987 until of Shenandoah Junc- December 1995 by tion, WV and Kay the Eastern Oregon L. (Burford) Wells Burford Correctional Institu- (son-in-law Yancey D. Wells) of Mexico, N.Y.; tion in Pendleton, Oregon. In May of 1996 Sam and his treasured grandchil- dren: Jessica K. Williams, and Darlene relocated to Kassandra J. Williams, Mexico, New York to be Brennan J. Wells, Dusten S. near both daughters and his grandchildren. Sam was an Wells and Logan M. Wells. Sam was born on Janu- intelligent, stand-up guy, ary 11, 1931, in Sand Point, steadfast, sensible, respon- Idaho and lived there with sible, reliable and thought- his grandparents and great ful. Sam had a passion for grandparents until the age reading and writing, which of 4. Sam’s father eventually he happily and fortunate- moved with him to Oregon ly passed on to Karen and where Sam attended grade Kay. Whether it be reading school and Hermiston High for pleasure or studying for School. After a year of trav- another certificate, he al- eling across the USA and ways had a book or pen in working odd jobs as a milk- hand. He would often start man, laborer and service sta- a book in the evening after tion attendant, Sam joined work and still be sitting in the Army in 1950. Sam the same chair, just finish- was stationed in California, ing the last chapter when Hawaii and Eniwetok, the his daughters got up to get Marshall Islands, obtaining ready for school the next the rank of sergeant until morning — and then go to his honorable discharge in work and do an exceptional job. 1953. After moving to New After being discharged Sam moved back to Herm- York, Sam enjoyed learning iston, married Darlene in to use the computer, corre- October 1954 and started a sponding by email with his grandchildren family. He was employed daughters, on the security force at the and friends, researching his Umatilla Army Depot un- ancestors, and caring for til 1957. Sam had a deep Kay’s farm animals. Sam will be missed by respect for the law and au- thority and was fascinated his barnyard buddies Fris- by all things to do with the co the horse, Kitty Cat the law. He devoted his career cat, Debbie the chicken and to excelling in all aspects Guinea the guinea hen. Sam of law and security enforce- was preceded in death by his ment and was honored with mother, Mildred Marie Hunt many achievements, awards Burford (November, 1911– and certificates for always January 1931), Arthur James completing and performing Burford (July 1895-March outstanding/first-rate work. 1980), Baby Burford (April From 1957 to 1960 Sam 1961) and his four legged worked as a deputy sheriff canine best friends, Maggie in Umatilla County. He re- and Wallie. Sam was always turned to the Umatilla Army there for his family no mat- Depot in 1960 as a security ter what. His daughters are heartbroken and it is with specialist. In May of 1968 Sam incredible difficulty that transferred from the Umatil- the family says goodbye to la Army Depot to work for someone whom they looked the U.S. Navy at Subic Bay up to, counted on and loved Naval Base, Subic Bay, The so much. Sam will be buried in Philippines, along with his wife Darlene and daughters, Fox Cemetery, Fox, Oregon. Karen and Kay. The family Services are at the conve- would end up calling Subic nience of the family and will Bay “home” and Sam and be announced after details Darlene lived in The Philip- have been finalized. Ar- pines for over 15 years. Sam rangements are in the care of was employed at the Provost Harter Funeral Home, Mex- Marshal’s Office as Director ico N.Y. “There will be peace of Physical Security from in the valley for me some 1968 until 1974. He then transferred to the day, there will be peace in Naval Supply Center at Nor- the valley for me, oh Lord I folk Naval Base in Norfolk, pray, there’ll be no sadness, Virginia, from 1974 until no sorrow, no trouble I’ll 1976 at which time he and see, there will be peace in the family returned to Subic the valley for me.” Larry Michael Sater, 73, ry was an avid Beaver fan passed away June 20, 2017, and often traveled around at Regency Care Facility, town with his OSU banner fluttering from his electric Hermiston. Larry was born March wheelchair. He is survived by 16, 1944, in Herm- his daughter Hol- iston to Ermol and ly, son-in-law Rob Miriam Swarner Burch and grand- Sater. He attended daughter Grace of school in Wallowa Portland, sister Shir- through the second ley (Mick) Kilby of grade and finished Athena, brother Jon school in Hermiston, (Chris) Sater of Eu- graduating in 1962. Sater gene, and numerous He participated in football, basketball and nieces and nephews. A graveside service will track. Larry graduated from be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oregon State University June 24, at the Hermiston in 1967 then went to work Cemetery. Donations can for State Farm Insurance be made to Hermiston Unit- in Salem. He married Jill ed Methodist Church or the Thomas of Hermiston then Multiple Sclerosis Society later divorced. After being through Burns Mortuary, diagnosed with multiple Hermiston. Please sign the online sclerosis at 27, he moved back home to be closer condolence book at burns- to family. He was an ac- mortuaryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of tive member of the United Methodist Church until he Hermiston, Oregon is in was no longer mobile. Lar- care of arrangements. DEATH NOTICES Nicholas L. ‘Nick’ Phillips Hermiston Jan. 31, 1941-June 22, 2017 Nicholas L. “Nick” Phil- lips, 76, of Hermiston died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at his home. He was born Jan. 31, 1941, in Baker City. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, July 1, at 1 p.m. at Burns Mor- tuary chapel in Hermiston. Burial with military honors will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortu- ary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. John O. Creason Irrigon February 17, 1921-June 19, 2017 John O. Creason, 96, of Irrigon died Monday, June 19, 2017, at his home. He was born Feb. 17, 1921 in Jennings, Oklahoma. A fu- neral service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Columbia View Community Church, 1240 E. Highway 730, Irrigon. Burial will follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Irrigon. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Elizabeth “Betty” (Bennett) Jackson Forest Grove February 26, 1924-November 23, 2016 Elizabeth “Betty” Ben- nett was born February 26, 1924 in Austin Minnesota, the daughter of William and Mary (Walters) Bennett. She died November 23, 2016 in Forest Grove. Erna A. Hiigel Hermiston June 27, 2017 Erna A. Hiigel, 91, of Hermiston died Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Hermiston. No services are planned. To leave an online condolence for the family go to www. burnsmortuary.com. Bill J. Reed Pendleton November 5, 1932 - June 25, 2017 Bill J. Reed, 84, of Pendleton passed away on June 25, 2017, in the lov- ing company of his wife and children. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Sun Ridge Retire- ment Community, 3234 S.W. Nye Ave. in Pendleton. Bill was the youngest of seven Reed born to Clarence and Ethel (Keller) Reed on November 5, 1932. During his youth, Bill worked at a local dairy and after graduating from Boone High School in 1951, he joined the Navy. During his time in the Navy he was stationed in Hawaii and a short time in Tokyo where he served on an aircraft car- rier as a postman. After being honorably discharged he met and mar- ried and they adopted two daughters. He moved to Minnesota to take a desk job for his employer, he found he was not an office person and soon left that for self-employment as a candy vendor. The family enjoyed many vacations to- gether, Bill’s favorite being Hawaii. He also enjoyed baseball games, gambling, golf, fishing and construct- ing model airplanes and cars. Later in his life he began writing fiction books (close friends and family provided much inspiration for characters). Once Bill retired he bought a lake home to share with friends and relatives. He also traveled, which brought him to visit his sis- ters in Sun City, Arizona. Now a single man, it was during one of these visits Bill met the love of his life, Jean. Shortly after meeting her he proclaimed to his sister that he was “going to marry that girl one day.” On March 10, 1998, in Reno, Nevada, the two were wed. Their living ar- rangements on a golf course year-round in Woodburn, Oregon, and Surprise, Ari- zona, allowed for the two to indulge in all the golf they wanted. Bill also found a lot of joy as Jean played the piano and sang songs. They enjoyed all of the time they were able to spend together and among their family and in their travels together. He is preceded in death by four siblings, Charles (Betty) Reed, Robert (Fran- cis) Reed, Fearl (Stan- ley) Richmond and Marie Seiler. Bill is survived by his siblings Donald (JoAnn) Reed and Marilyn Crohan; wife Jean (Turner-Run- nion) Reed; children Wil- liam (Kelly) Runnion, Steven (Vicki) Runnion, Todd Runnion, Janet (Ray) Koch, Teresa Strong and Barbara (Adam) Lofgren; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and multiple nieces and neph- ews. Contributions in the memory of Bill may be made to Sun Ridge Adult Care Facility c/o Cheryl Newsom 2810 S.W. Nye Avenue, Pendleton, OR 97801 Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is handling the arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 3:58 p.m. — A woman reported that someone came into her residence and stole her Dremel tools and some computer items that were in a pouch, at her home on West Quince Avenue, Hermiston. THURSDAY, JUNE 22 7:40 a.m. — A prowler was report- ed breaking glass at Northeast Fourth Street, Hermiston. 11:49 a.m. — A missing person was reported at East Main Street, Hermiston. FRIDAY, JUNE 23 6:22 p.m. — A caller is reporting that someone hit her mom on West Park Avenue, Hermiston. 9:39 p.m. — A possible transient camp was set up at Payless Shoe Source, North First Street, Hermiston. 10:43 p.m. — A caller was assaulted by their boyfriend on Southeast Ninth Street, Hermiston. SATURDAY, JUNE 24 3:20 p.m. — A man in a blue Ford Taurus was refusing to leave the area, and was videotaping the person who asked him to, at East Main Street, Hermiston. 5:51 p.m. — A dog was reported in a car in the sun with the windows up, at South Highway 395, Hermiston. 10:01 p.m. — A caller reported that their vehicle was hit, and now they are chasing the person who hit it, at West Elm Avenue and Northwest Second Street, Hermiston. 11:07 p.m. — A caller reported that a male pulled a gun on him, at Northwest 11th Street, Hermiston. 11:42 p.m. — A suspicious male was reported lurking with a knife, at South Highway 395, Hermiston. SUNDAY, JUNE 25 12:27 p.m. — A caller reported thousands of honey bees in trees at Riverfront Park, on Southwest 23rd Street, Hermiston. 7:37 p.m. — Shots fired reported at Northwest 11th Street, Hermiston. 10:10 p.m. — Shots fired reported at Southwest 11th Street, Hermiston. MONDAY, JUNE 26 6:19 a.m. — An assault was report- ed at Southwest 11th Street, Hermiston. 7:25 a.m. — A man was laying in the alley at North First Street, Hermiston. 10:15 a.m. — A man was reported laying half on the sidewalk and half in the road at Northeast Fourth Street and East Jennie Avenue, Hermiston. 10:43 p.m. — A man reported that his daughter is having mental episodes, and may be a danger to herself and others. He hasn’t had contact with her in more than a year and a half, but he wanted the police to be aware of her mental illness. George John Luciani, gon Wheat Growers Asso- 91, of Echo, Oregon, ciation, Morrow County passed away peacefully at Grain Growers, McNary his home on Butter Creek Yacht Club charter mem- surrounded by his family ber and longtime mem- on June 23, ber of the 2017. Lutheran George Church. was born in H i s Echo, Or- hobbies egon, in a includ- Union Pa- ed being cific section a rock house on hound, Luciani October 2, and he en- 1925, to Giovanni joyed motorcycles, “John” Luciani and fishing, hunting and Rosina Dimico boating. George Luciani. George lit up whenever was raised and attended friends and family school in Echo where he would visit, the hospitali- excelled at basketball. ty was abounding no mat- He graduated from Echo ter who walked into the High School in 1943, and room. He absolutely cher- a year later he enlisted in ished time with his family the United States Army. and supported the numer- During that time ous activities of his chil- George met the love of dren and grandchildren. his life, Beatrice Haugen, He is survived by his a sweet Norwegian girl devoted wife of 72 years, from South Dakota whom Beatrice “Bea” Luciani, he was introduced to by Echo, Oregon; daughters his sister Carmelita and Karla Anderson (Doug), her husband Fiore Bor- Sheila Cozad (Bob) and ghese. After basic train- Patty Matheny, and son ing at Camp Roberts, he John H. Luciani (Kar- and Beatrice were married en); 10 grandchildren; 21 February 4, 1945, in Pend- great-grandchildren with leton, Oregon. He served one more to come any in The Philippines at an day; and numerous nieces Army hospital and later and nephews. was sent to Japan where George was proceeded he achieved the rank of in death by his parents; staff sergeant. Shortly af- three sisters, Carmelita ter he was honorably dis- Borghese, Dorothy Brown charged and returned to and Marion Hibbard; be- Echo. loved niece Pam Haugen George’s love of farm- Fishman; and son-in-law ing started 70 years ago David Matheny. working for local farmers. A funeral service will A lease partnership was be held on Wednesday, formed with Leo Ashbeck June 28, 2017, at 11 at Pine City until he pur- a.m. at Trinity Lutheran chased his own farm in Church, 485 W. Locust 1965, which is still locat- Ave., Hermiston, Oregon. ed on Butter Creek. Burial with military hon- Committed to the ors will follow at 2:30 community, George was p.m. at the Echo Ceme- active in many activities tery, Echo, Oregon. and organizations over Those who wish may the years including Mor- make contributions in row County Fair and Ro- George’s memory to the deo Board where George Echo Historical Society or was honored as grand Vange John Hospice Vet- marshal in 1990. George erans Honor Program c/o was involved in various Burns Mortuary, P.O. Box community activities in- 289, Hermiston, Oregon. cluding: member of the Please sign the online Echo School Board, an condolence book at burns- Echo Quarterback Club mortuaryhermiston.com. founding member, life Burns Mortuary of member of the VFW and Hermiston, Oregon, is in Heppner Elks Lodge, Ore- care of arrangements. COURT REPORT SENTENCES The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY • Jeremy Wayne Smith, 40, of Irrigon, pleaded guilty to second-de- gree burglary; sentenced to 30 months in the Oregon Department of Corrections. • Oscar Miguel Mejia, 31, of Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to felon in pos- session of a firearm; sentenced to 30 months in the Oregon Department of Corrections, two years post-prison supervision, $200 in fines and fees. MISDEMEANOR • James Ralph Dave Jr., 41, of Pendleton, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants; sentenced to 60 days in Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton, three years of probation, one year suspension of driver’s license, 160 hours of commu- nity service work, $1,750 in fines and fees, and other restrictions. • Justin Lee Dean, 28, of Pendle- ton, pleaded no contest to strangu- lation and guilty to second-degree failure to appear; sentenced to two years of probation, 20 hours of com- munity service work, $3,200 in fines and fees, loss of firearm rights, and other restrictions. $1,480.88 plus interest, costs and fees. • Susan Jean Jones of Pendleton vs. L. Ann Robbins of Hermiston; seeks $49,500 plus interest, costs and fees. • Accounts Receivable Inc. of Van- couver, Washington, vs. Richard Stanley of Umatilla; seeks $5,904 plus interest, costs and fees. • Quick Collect Inc. of Portland vs. Sarah E. Wagoner of Hermiston; seeks $447.77 plus interest, costs and fees. • Credits Inc. of Hermiston vs. Freddy D. Guizar of Hermiston; seeks $4,614.65 plus interest, costs and fees. • Credits Inc. of Hermiston vs. Amanda Scott of Umatilla; seeks $6,898.06 plus interest, costs and fees. • Credits Inc. of Hermiston vs. Dustin and Karen A. Padberg of Ione: seeks $7,029.06 plus interest, costs and fees. • Credits Inc. of Hermiston vs. Yadira Prado, now known as Yadira Weine, of Hermiston; seeks $7,158.29 plus interest, costs and fees. • Credits Inc. of Hermiston vs. Jenni- fer S. Sims, also known as Jennifer Bush; seeks $5,476.90 plus interest, costs and fees. • Credits Inc. of Hermiston vs. Sal- vador Guzman, also known as Salvador Guzman Alfonso, of Boardman; seeks $722.58 plus interest, costs and fees. SUITS FILED The following suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts:vw • JPMorgan Chase Bank, Na- tional Association vs. Jeff G. and Tri- na Porter and parties in possession: seeks $223,105.03 plus interest, costs and fees. • Credits Inc. of Hermiston vs. Dan Sharon and Weitzel of Herm- iston; seeks $4,394.61 plus interest, costs and fees. • Credits Inc. of Hermiston vs. Nadia Monroy and Francisco Mon- roy-Mondrago, both of Hermiston; seeks $626.60 plus interest, costs and fees. • Credits Inc. of Hermiston vs. Cory W. Cedar of Irrigon; seeks 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