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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2017
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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
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