WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2017
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Johnnie O. England
Nicholas Lee ‘Nick’ Phillips
Darrell Eugene Wicks
Hermiston
January 17, 1937 - June 26, 2017
Hermiston
January 31, 1941 - June 22, 2017
Kettle Falls, Wash.
November 2, 1952-June 27, 2017
There is a line outside the he missed with his family. In
gates of Heaven, and there return he sent photos wher-
is no doubt in my mind who ever he was stationed in the
put it there — it was John. It world at the time.
was a game he played with
He retired in 1983 as
us; if he beat us he
a Senior Chief in
would draw a line in
the Navy. He spent
our driveway. Our
the rest of his life
goal was to beat him
in Hermiston with
and rub out his line.
his wife and two
Like always, he beat
children on a small
us and drew his line
farm. John worked
first.
and volunteered in
the community. He
Born January 17, England
was always a giving
1937, in Grant, Ne-
man throughout his life
braska, he moved to
and even in his death;
Plattsmouth, Nebras-
he chose to give his
ka, where he would
body to science to
meet the love of his
help others.
life. Although as chil-
The last important thing
dren the most romantic thing
they did was squirrel hunt- you would know, if you
ing, John and Cecelia started knew John, is that his lucky
dating in high school. Short- number was seven. From his
ly after graduating, they birth, marriage and even his
were married July 7, 1957. passing, there was always a
Together they would face seven in the date. His first,
everything head-on, because middle and last names all
they knew they had one an- had seven letters in them.
As did his wife, Cecelia M.
other for 60 years.
John was in the military England — she has seven
for 31 years as a Navy SEA- letters in her name. They
BEE. Later he worked for continued this tradition with
the State Department, which their two children, Clinton
would take him all over the W. England and Roberta M.
world. Germany was his fa- Downes, both of Hermiston.
John is survived by his
vorite because he was able
to live there with his family. wife, his children, five
Although over the years he grandchildren and five
missed many holidays and great-grandchildren.
His celebration of life
birthdays, there was never a
holiday without letters to his will be held at a later date at
loved ones. Home videos New Beginnings Christian
were sent for the moments Fellowship in Hermiston.
Nicholas Lee “Nick” stepson Thomas Landreth
Phillips was born on Janu- (Nola), California; sis-
ary 31, 1941, in Baker City, ter Rosemary (Richard)
Oregon, to parents Donald Easton, Hermiston; broth-
E. and Gertrude M. (Karp) er Glen (Pam) Phillips,
California;
eight
Phillips. He died
grandchildren; two
peacefully surround-
great-grandsons; and
ed by his family on
numerous nieces and
June 22, 2017, at his
nephews.
home in Hermiston,
Nick was preced-
Oregon, at the age of
ed in death by his
76 years.
parents; a son, An-
Nick was raised
thony Lee “Tony”
in Ordinance and
Phillips
Phillips;
stepson
Hermiston, gradu-
Ted Landreth; and
ating from Herm-
brothers Donald R
iston High School in
Phillips and Dennis
the class of 1959. He
P. Phillips.
served in the United
A celebration
States Army from De-
cember 27, 1962, until he of life service was held on
was honorably discharged Saturday, July 1, 2017, at
1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary
on January 14, 1966.
Nick worked at Marlette chapel, Hermiston, Oregon.
Homes in Hermiston for 38 Burial with military honors
years before retiring as cab- will follow at the Hermis-
inet shop foreman in 2002. ton Cemetery, Hermiston,
Nick’s love for sports Oregon.
Those who wish may
was known by all, with
football being his real pas- make contributions in
sion. His childhood passion Nick’s memory to Vange
was art, especially drawing John Memorial Hospice
cartoons. He loved bowl- Education Fund at 645 W.
ing, long walks with his Orchard Ave., Hermiston,
wife and going to air shows. OR 97838.
Please sign the online
He is survived by his
wife Donna Phillips, they condolence book at burns-
have been together for 33 mortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of
years; son Lance Phillips,
Washington;
daughter Hermiston, Oregon, is in
Tina Rogers, Washington; care of arrangements.
Leesburg, Virginia
February 7, 1928-June 17, 2017
DEATHS
Claudia E. Lucas
Voss
Hermiston
Nov. 30, 1922-
June 19, 2017
Claudia E. Lucas Voss,
94, of Hermiston died Mon-
day, June 19, 2017, at her
home. She was born Nov.
30, 1922, in Schulter, Okla.
A celebration of life service
was held Friday, June 30, at
2 p.m. at Burns Mortuary
chapel in Hermiston. A cele-
bration gathering will follow
at the Hermiston Elks Lodge,
480 E. Main St. Burns Mor-
tuary of Hermiston is in care
of arrangements. Sign the
online condolence book at
burnsmortuaryhermiston.
com.
Travis Donald
Bratton
was held Friday, June 30, at
10 a.m. at Burns Mortuary
chapel in Hermiston. Burial
will follow at the Hermiston
Cemetery. Burns Mortuary
of Hermiston is in care of ar-
rangements. Sign the online
condolence book at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
Jean Croxen
Hermiston
July 20, 1929 -
June 25, 2017
Jean Croxen, 87, of
Hermiston died Sunday,
June 25, 2017, at her home.
She was born July 20, 1929,
in Richland, Ore. Services
are pending with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston.
Sign the online condolence
book at burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
Carl E. Kelso
Troutdale
Jan. 5, 1992 -
June 25, 2017
Longtime Hermiston res-
ident Travis Donald Bratton,
25, of Troutdale died Sunday,
June 25, 2017, in Newport.
He was born Jan. 5, 1992, in
Hermiston. A funeral service
Ronald H. Schenk
Hermiston
June 29, 2017
Former Meacham resi-
dent Carl E. Kelso, 76, of
Hermiston died Thursday,
June 29, 2017. Burns Mortu-
ary of Hermiston is in care of
final arrangements.
Ronald H. Schenk, age of thousands of children
89, went to be with the Lord during his life.
He is predeceased by
on Saturday, June 17, 2017
his wife Cecelia, and is sur-
in Leesburg, Virginia.
Ronald was born on vived by his son Matthew,
his daughter-in-law
February 7, 1928 in
Ronna, of Leesburg,
Spokane, Washing-
Virginia, and two
ton. He was born
grandchildren Dun-
to Henry Schenk
can and Brynn, of
and Ethel Donohue.
whom he was ex-
Ronald was raised
tremely proud.
in Spokane, where
Late in life, Ron-
he attended Gonzaga
ald took up painting
Preparatory School.
Schenk
and it became his
Following gradua-
tion, he entered the semi- most treasured pastime. In
nary and was ordained as lieu of flowers, memorial
a Diocesan Priest in 1954 donations may be made in
where he served as a priest, Ronald’s memory to “Art
a teacher, and high school Without Boundaries Asso-
principal until 1971. On ciation” c/o Catherine Fet-
December 4, 1971 he mar- terman, 102 Carlton St. SW,
ried Cecelia Janis Kann, Leesburg, Virginia 20175
and became a father to his to assist other Senior Cit-
only child, Matthew, on De- izens find joy through art.
cember 30, 1972. Ronald If you would like to share
taught in the West Linn and any memories of our dear
Hermiston, Oregon, pub- friend and father, please
lic school systems, retiring visit: http://www.loudoun-
in 1986. He was a beloved funeralchapel.com/obitu-
teacher, mentor, and coun- aries/Ronald-Schenk/#!/
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LOG SAFETY LOG
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
12:51 a.m. - A caller on South
Highway 395 reported a male subject
who was not sure he wanted to pay
the bill.
6:03 p.m. - A male subject was
reported down at North First Street,
Hermiston.
4:01 p.m. - A caller said a male
subject said he was going to hit their
mother.
5:41 p.m. - A woman at Good
Shepherd Hospital reported she want-
ed to file a domestic violence report.
6:50 p.m. - A dog in a hot car
was reported at South Highway 395,
Hermiston.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
12:29 a.m. - A caller reported
shots fired at Northwest 11th Street,
Hermiston, but officers were unable
to locate the shots.
11:49 a.m. - A man was going
door to door at Southeast Fifth Street,
wanting to trade tattoo work for
property.
2:05 p.m. - A naked woman was
walking around at East Montana
Avenue, Hermiston.
KNIGHT-MARTIN — Patricia J.-M. Knight and
Robin J. Martin of Hermiston: a boy, Zayde Johnathan
Knight-Martin.
JUNE 22, 2017
ZAMORA SALAS — Marisol Zamora and Jorge
Zamora of Boardman: a girl, Yatziri Leilani Zamora Salas.
JUNE 24, 2017
SEXSON — Darcy Sexson and Clint Sexson of Stan-
field: a boy, Calvin David Dean Sexson.
Darrell Eugene Wicks,
a 25-year resident of Kettle
Falls, Washington, passed
away suddenly on June 27,
2017 at the age of 64. Dar-
rell was born on Nov.
2, 1952, in Savannah,
Georgia, the son of
Franklin Eugene and
Doris Helen (Carpen-
ter) Wicks.
Darrell’s family
moved from Savan-
nah, Georgai., to Wicks
Pilot Rock, Oregon,
before settling down in
Hermiston. In Hermiston,
Darrell attended school and
graduated from Hermis-
ton High School in 1970.
He then went on to college
in Spokane at the Kinman
Business University. While
attending college, Darrell
met Mary Ann Schulhauser
and they later wed on Dec.
8, 1973, in Spokane.
Darrell had graduated
in 1972 with a degree in
accounting and was hired
by the Hecla Mining Com-
pany as an assistant office
manager of the Lucky Fri-
day Mine in Mullan, Idaho.
Darrell later transferred to
the main office for Hecla
in Wallace and then to the
corporate office in Coeur
d’Alene, Idaho, in 1985. He
then began commuting to
the Republic mine in 1989
working as the Republic
Accelerated Decline proj-
ect manager. On Nov. 1,
1991, their family moved
to Kettle Falls, Washington,
and Darrell continued at the
mine as their accountant.
He then spent a short time
in Rexburg, Idaho, before
returning to Republic for
the Echo Bay Company.
In 2002, Darrell began
serving as the Colville City
Treasurer, a position which
he held for over two years
before accepting a position
at Hearth and Home. His
work with Hearth and Home
drew to a close with the plant
layoffs in 2015. For the past
year, Darrell enjoyed his
time driving school bus and
beginning his retirement.
Darrell’s reserved na-
ture gave cover to his kind,
gentle and soft heart. He
gave of himself to help fam-
ily, friends and neighbors
especially with their yard
and landscaping projects.
He found renewal after
work in his many hours of
“yard-therapy”. Darrell was
active in his Kettle Falls
Community Church
family. He taught
Sunday School and
led youth group and
youth group activ-
ities. He enjoyed
watching and playing
sports, was a compet-
itive runner, played
church league soft-
ball and volleyball, was
known to play pranks and
especially enjoyed games
that created laughter and his
ability to win. Darrell also
hunted, fished and treasured
time outdoors. He loved
his family, his faith journey
and his ability to generate
a smile through the simple
gesture of offering a piece of
candy from his “candy bag”
to others.
Darrell was preceded in
death by his father, Frank-
lin Eugene “Gene” Wicks.
He is survived by his wife,
Mary Ann Wicks of Kettle
Falls, Wash.; daughter Jen-
nifer Meusy and her hus-
band Chris of Nine Mile
Falls, Wash.; son Dave
Wicks and his wife Lisa of
Kettle Falls, Wash.; grand-
children Ava, Braden and
Brinley Meusy, and Kara
and Kaylee Wicks; broth-
ers Steve Wicks and his
wife Mavis of Parkersburg,
Iowa, and Richard Wicks
and his wife Gina of Herm-
iston, Ore.; mother Doris
Wicks of Hermiston, Ore.;
and several nieces, neph-
ews and cousins, as well
as extended family and
friends.
A funeral service for Dar-
rell E. Wicks began at 11:00
a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2017,
at the Kettle Falls Commu-
nity Church with Pastor
Tony Pinkham officiating.
Memorial
contribu-
tions may be given to
the Kettle Falls Commu-
nity Church C.A.R.E.
Project.
Please visit the online
memorial and sign the
guestbook at www.danekas-
funeralchapel.com. Danekas
Funeral Chapel and Crema-
tory is entrusted with the ar-
rangements.
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