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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 OBITUARIES Richard L. Layton Lou Mae Fricke Valadia Marie ‘Dea’ Hunt Hermiston January 21, 1951 - July 2, 2017 Hermiston April 9, 1936 - June 29, 2017 Hermiston September 8, 1963 - July 1, 2017 Richard L. Layton, 66, of Hermiston passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017, near Herm- iston. Richard was born January 21, 1951, in Pioche, Nevada, the son of Earl and Anna (Shipman) Layton. He grew up and attended school in Blue Diamond, Layton Nevada, graduat- ing from Las Vegas High School in the class of 1969. After high school, he and his brother Ronald served together in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Mars. After his honorable dis- charge, he moved back to Nevada where he resided until moving to Corvallis, Oregon, in the early 1990s. He moved from Corvallis to Hermiston in the late 1990s where he has resided since. Richard was an avid fisherman and hunter and shared his love for the outdoors with his children and grandchildren. He was also very artistic and created many unique pieces of art- work giving many pieces away to family and friends. Richard married Laurie Thorsheim on April 1, 1973, in Las Vegas. The couple divorced many years later. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Ronald. He is survived by his son Bill and his wife Tina Layton of Albany; daugh- ter Malissa Layton of Echo; sister Connie Ohlandt of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother Don Layton of Blue Dia- mond, Nevada; and grand- children Derrik, Dustin, Bradley, Maleena and Makhi. A private family gather- ing will be held. To send an online con- dolence to the family go to www.burnsmortuaryherm- iston.com. Carl E. Kelso Hermiston December 3, 1940 - June 29, 2017 Carl E. Kelso, 76, of Hermiston (formerly of Meacham) died on Thurs- day, June 29, 2017. Carl was born Dec. 3, 1940, in Webb City, Missouri, the son of Raymond and Beu- lah (Lewis) Kelso. At the age of 5, he moved to Pendleton where he attended school and graduat- ed from Pendleton Kelso High School in the late 1950s. He lived in the Meacham area for over 30 years until moving to Hermiston three years ago. Carl worked for Mar- lette Homes for many years. He then worked for the State Highway Depart- ment doing road mainte- nance until retiring. He was a talented wood- worker and enjoyed hunt- ing and fishing. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Hermiston where he was past president and also was State Father. Carl married Virginia Burton in Pendleton on February 23, 1985. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Virginia of Herm- iston; six stepchil- dren; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchil- dren. He was preced- ed in death by a daughter, Penny Burton; a son, Dan Burton; and grandchildren Bran- don and Wesley. At his request, no ser- vices are planned. A pri- vate family interment will be near Meacham. Memorial contributions can be sent to Vange John Memorial Hospice, 1050 W. Elm Ave., Suite 220, Hermiston, OR 97838 To leave an online con- dolence for Carl’s family go to www.burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. DEATHS Patricia J. ‘Pat’ Ross Hermiston Jan. 12, 1925 - July 8, 2017 Patricia J. “Pat” Ross, 92, of Hermiston died Saturday, July 8, 2017, in Hermiston. She was born Jan. 12, 1925, in Yakima, Washington. Ar- rangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermis- ton. Sign the online condo- lence book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. Hazel Marie Westfall mortuaryhermiston.com. Richard J. ‘Rick’ Mills Hermiston July 25, 1954-July 3, 2017 Richard J. “Rick” Mills, 62, of Hermiston died Mon- day, July 3, 2017, in Herm- iston. He was born July 25, 1954, in Hermiston. Ar- rangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermis- ton. Sign the online condo- lence book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. Rafael Garza III Hermiston Feb. 27, 1927 - July 7, 2017 Irrigon Dec. 17, 1993 - June 29, 2017 Hazel Marie Westfall, 90, of Hermiston died Fri- day, July 7, 2017, in Herm- iston. She was born Feb. 27, 1927, in Choteau, Montana. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 12, at 10 a.m. at Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Ir- rigon. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of ar- rangements. Sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Rafael Garza III (“Third”), 23, of Irrigon died Thursday, June 29, 2017. He was born Dec. 17, 1993, in Sunnyside, Washington. Funeral mass was held Thursday, July 6, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston. Burial followed at Desert Lawn Memorial Cem- etery in Irrigon. Burns Mortu- ary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Lou Mae Fricke, 81, a longtime Hermiston res- ident, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017, in Hermiston. Lou was born April 9, 1936, in Nassau, Minneso- ta, the daughter of Herman and Sorena (Ehlebacht) Block. She moved to San Jose, California, in her early 20s Fricke where she worked for Hewlett Packard. She was dating her boss, Carl J. Fricke, whom she mar- ried in May of 1961 so she could become the boss. The couple relocated to Hermis- ton, Oregon, in 1967 where she has resided since. Lou enjoyed garden- ing, trips to the ocean to go crabbing, hunting, yard sales and going to the fam- ily cabin. Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, Patrick William O’Gorman Prineville February 8, 1968 - July 6, 2017 Patrick William O’Gor- golf course design and con- man died Thursday, July struction in Havre, Mon- 6, 2017, at his home in tana, and also managed Prineville, Oregon, follow- the Havre Ice Dome. After ing a four-year battle with meeting his wife, he moved to Central Oregon, brain cancer. He was where he worked at 49. Pronghorn, Brasa- A memorial ser- da and Meadow vice is scheduled Lakes golf cours- for 2 p.m. Friday at es. He served as the Eastside Church in superintendent at Prineville, with a Prineville Golf and gathering to follow Country Club and at Prineville Golf O’Gorman also owned and op- Club. Pat was born Feb. 8, erated J & P Green Keepers 1968, to Dave and Marilyn Lawn Care Business. Pat was a three-time O’Gorman in Pendleton. He graduated from Herm- Eastern Oregon Amateur iston High School in 1986. Golf champion and also He earned an associate’s the Pasco Amateur Golf degree from Columbia Ba- champion. He enjoyed sin Community College sports and was named the and then studied golf course Scholar Athlete of the Year management at New Mexi- at Hermiston High School, co State University. An ex- lettering in golf, cross pert golfer and lover of the country and basketball. He game, he played on the golf traveled to Canton, China, on an International Sports teams for both colleges. Pat met his wife, Jennifer Exchange for cross country (Merritt) O’Gorman, while running. He enjoyed play- coaching the golf team for ing ice hockey and served Hermiston High School. as a referee and goal judge She was coaching the while living in Montana. Crook County High School He also loved fishing with golf team when their teams his kids and spending time conspired for them to meet with his family. Throughout his fight at the district tournament. They were married on July with brain cancer, Pat made 24, 2004, in Prineville. The it his mission to touch one couple made their home person each day by telling in Prineville, with their his story and talking about daughter, Merritt, age 11, his faith. He truly believed that God was using him to and son, Graeme, 9. Pat started his career in spread His message. Pat is survived by his the golf industry during high school and college, parents, Dave and Marilyn working at Umatilla Golf O’Gorman of Hermiston; Course. After college he wife Jennifer O’Gorman; moved to Phoenix and at- and daughter Merritt Grace tempted to play in the Nike O’Gorman and son Graeme O’Gorman of Pro Golf Tour while work- Patrick ing as assistant irrigation Prineville. He was preced- manager at Karsten Golf ed in death by his grandpar- Course at Arizona State ents, John and Kay O’Gor- University. He worked at man and Paul Sumner and Manito Country Club in Emma Overly, and aunts Spokane, Washington, and Verla O’Gorman and Pau- served as the construction line Stuber. Memorial contributions superintendent at Deer Park Golf Course in Deer Park, may be made to Inheritance Washington. He moved to of Hope, P.O. Box 90, Pis- Montana and worked in gah, N.C. 28768. Jabudah Louise Gross- miller, 94, of Hermiston died Monday, July 3, 2017, in Hermiston. She was born March 14, 1923, in Seattle. Arrangements are pend- ing with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at burns- Valadia “Dea” Marie Hunt, 53, of Hermiston passed away at her home on Saturday July 1, 2017. Dea was born September 8, 1963, in Denver, Colorado, to Dawn and Clay Price. As a young girl, she was adopted by Mary and Casey Denny and lived in Pilot Rock throughout her child- hood where she grad- Hunt uated high school. She lived in Pendleton before moving to Hermiston, where she resided her remaining 25 years. She gave birth to, and loved dearly, three children: Valeen, Trenton and Alen. Dea married Greg Hunt on Sunday, October 13, 2002. They lived as husband and wife and best friends until her passing. Everyone knew her heart beat for her grand- children Nolan, Sophia, Gra- cy, Justice, Ember, Emma Lucas and Emmett. Dea loved to create. She often expressed herself through glass etching, jew- elry-making, penmanship, and woodworking. Dea and Greg thrived in the outdoors together; often packing up at a moment’s notice and head- ing for an unknown destina- tion to spend time together with nature under the stars. She had a whimsical spir- it and loved anything black. She found comfort in things considered “weird,” was as serious about Halloween as most are Christmas and LOVED scaring people. She BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston JUNE 29, 2017 NOYES — Caitlin R. Cozad and Jacob D. Noyes of Hermiston: a girl, Georgia Raine Noyes. JULY 2, 2017 SHOEMAKER — Jenna D. Baker and Travis J. Shoe- maker of Hermiston: a boy, Travis John Shoemaker Jr. JULY 3, 2017 FREDERICKSON — Isabella Eddy and Erik Freder- ickson of Hermiston: a girl, Alara Ann Frederickson. GARCILAZO — Judy R. Garcilazo of Umatilla: a boy, Keegan Asher Garcilazo. saw every horror movie pro- duced and watched so much true crime, she had the mas- termind to pull off anything. She adored all things minia- ture, missed the ’70’s, loved rock and roll and couldn’t wait for the remake of Steven King’s “It.” She cher- ished all critters and was as gentle with a spider as most are with babies. She had tender- ness like no other. This was said for any person or thing that needed it, but especially true for those misunderstood, unappreciated, sad or lonely. Her heart was always wide open for anyone who want- ed in and she felt everything as deeply as the cumula- tive depth of the souls she touched. Dea measured her life by the people she loved and loved her in return. Dea is loved and sur- vived by her husband, Greg; daughters Valeen Madden and Becky Pettey; sons Trenton Storm and Alen Storm; sisters Linda Surber and Melanie Kay Grego- ry; brother Sean Price; and grandchildren Nolan and So- phia Madden, Gracy, Justice and Ember Storm, Emma Naylor and Lucas and Em- mett Pettey. A Celebration of Life will be held at Spillway Park, Chinook Shelter in Umatil- la, Friday July 28, 2017, at 1 p.m. To leave a condolence for the family visit www.burns- mortuaryhermistom.com. George Fox honors local graduate, honor student George Fox Universi- ty recently celebrated its spring commencement exercises, awarding bach- elor’s degrees to 458 stu- dents and graduate-level degrees to another 382 stu- dents. Echo native Chris- topher Zita was among the spring graduates, earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. A local student was also were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester. Tavin Head- ings, a junior journalism major from Hermiston, was named to the list of honor students, earning a minimum 3.5 GPA while carrying 12 or more hours of graded work for the se- mester. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG MONDAY, JULY 10 7:51 p.m. — A caller reported someone driving with a child on the passenger’s lap in the front seat, on North 1st Street, Hermiston. 9:31 p.m. — Elder abuse and neglect reported at South Highway 395, Hermiston. 11:29 p.m. — Two men were reported fist fighting in the middle of the road at East Main Street, Hermiston. SUNDAY, JULY 9 2:02 a.m. — A caller reported a fight at West Hartley Avenue, Hermiston. SATURDAY, JULY 8 8:03 a.m. — A drunk driver was reported at Rocket Mart on North First Street, Hermiston. 9:34 p.m. — There was a report of a female screaming at South Highway 395, Hermiston. 11:24 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported at Southwest 11th Street, Hermiston. FRIDAY, JULY 7 12:29 a.m. — A prowler was reported pounding on a caller’s door and shining a light inside, at West Joseph Avenue, Hermiston. 6:39 p.m. — A person was reported being violent and refusing to leave, at East Cherry Avenue, Hermiston. 9:37 p.m. — A second hand account of domestic violence was reported at Southwest 11th Street, a male assaulting a female. that a male subject broke the windshield of their car, at Northeast 10th Street, Hermiston. 7:10 a.m. — A missing person was reported at West Hermiston Avenue, Hermiston. 1:01 p.m. — A caller reported two dogs in the back of a pickup truck, and the caller believed it was too hot for the dogs, on South Highway 395. 2:08 p.m. — A missing person was reported at Northwest 11th Street, Hermiston. 5:33 p.m. — A dog was in a car on North First Street with the windows barely cracked. 6:38 p.m. — A dog was reported left in a car at South Highway 395, Hermiston. 11:09 p.m. — Eight shots fired reported at Northeast Seventh Street, but officers said they couldn’t locate the incident. WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 11:57 a.m. — Report of a car keyed the previous night at Northwest Third Street, Hermiston. 8:31 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported at West Locust Avenue, a male hurting a female. TUESDAY, JULY 4 2:42 p.m. — Intoxicated driver at Southwest 11th Street and West Orchard Avenue, Hermiston. 10:58 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported at North First Street and East Main Street, which nearly struck another vehicle. The vehicle was headed southbound on First Street. THURSDAY, JULY 6 3:33 a.m. — A caller reported 5 Theater Cineplex Jabudah Louise Grossmiller Hermiston March 14, 1923 - July 3, 2017 in 2014; a son, Joel; broth- ers Jimmy and Potts; and sisters Joey and Joani. She is survived by sons Mark (Diane) Fricke of Hermiston and Ken (Mary) Fricke of Hermiston; daugh- ter-in-law Debra Fricke of Hermiston; four grandchildren: Kevin, Brian, Jarod and Jessica; and six great-grandchildren: Madison, Gage, Conner, Ava, Cienna and Liam. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday July 22, 2017, at the Herm- iston Cemetery. Family suggest memori- al donations to Vange John Memorial Hospice, 1050 W. Elm Ave., Suite 220, Hermiston, OR 97838. To send an online con- dolence to the family go to www.burnsmortuaryherm- iston.com. JEWELRY • PURSES • CLOTHING CANDLES • UNIQUE GIFTS & SO MUCH MORE Don’t just live life... Hear Life. Put a smile on the heart with the power of flowers. HWY 395, HERMISTON 541-567-4305 Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 12pm-5am www.cottagefl owersonline.com Verna Taylor, HAS • Ric Jones, BC-HIS Forrest Cahill, HAS 541-567-4063 • 405 N. 1st St., Suite #107, Hermiston 541-215-1888 • 246 SW Dorion, Pendleton 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
