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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 OBITUARIES DEATH NOTICES Gary Dwayne Linn Hermiston October 29, 1947 - September 4, 2017 Gary Dwayne Linn, 69, of Herm- iston passed away on Sept. 4, 2017, at Kadlec Region- al Medical Center in Richland, Washington. He was born on Oct. 29, 1947, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Forrest and Juanita Linn. Gary served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He married Elaine J. Breedlove Linn on Aug. 7, 1970. Gary retired as an electri- cian for Integrated Systems of Portland. He lived in the Tri-Cit- ies for 11 months and was a member of New Hope Com- munity Church. He enjoyed computers, reading and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife; son Jon (Christie) and children J.R., Zach and Ma- ria; and sons Jeremy (Amy) and Joshua (Angel) and children David and Katie. He is preceded in death by his parents Forrest and Juanita Linn. There will be a celebration of life on Sept. 20, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Greater Portland Bible Church in Portland. In lieu of flowers please send gifts to Samaritans Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Roger Kenneth Kooch New Plymouth, Idaho November 8, 1941 - September 9, 2017 Roger Kenneth Kooch, 76, passed away in his home in New Plym- outh, Idaho, on Sept. 9, 2017, after a three-year battle with lung cancer. He was born in Enterprise, Ore- gon, on Nov. 8, 1941, to Kenneth Burl Kooch and Roanna Locke Kooch. He attended all grades at the Enter- prise School, gradu- Kooch ating high school in 1959. He attended EOSC in La Grande, Oregon, for two years before transfer- ring to U of I in Moscow, Idaho. Roger married Julie Davis in August 1964. They both attended U of I where they graduated June 1966. He served in the Army Re- serves. Following college gradu- ation, Roger took a job with Farmers Home Adminis- tration in Ontario, Oregon, where he worked until the following March (1967), at which time he took the po- sition of assistant manager/ grain buyer for the farm Co- Op (Wallowa County Grain Growers) in Enterprise, where he worked until 1978. After that he ran the ranch on Joseph Creek. Two children were born to the marriage: Kurt Roger Kooch (Nampa, Idaho) and Katrina LaRee Johnston (New Plymouth, Idaho). In 1985, Roger moved to the Hermiston area where he spent the majority of the remainder of his life. For many years he then worked at Pendleton Grain Growers while running his own herd of cattle. Roger was pas- sionate about any- thing related to livestock. He was an extremely involved 4-H and FFA member in his youth and con- tinued to be a huge advocate of both programs his entire life. He thoroughly enjoyed going for drives, attending fairs, rodeos and livestock auctions. Roger was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents. He is survived by his two younger brothers Reid (Linda) of Enterprise and Ross of Prineville, Or- egon, as well as two nieces and four nephews. He is also survived by his son Kurt; daughter Katrina (Gary) Johnston; granddaughter Jessica Kooch of Pendleton; and two grandsons, Clancy and Caleb Johnston, who both attend Boise State Uni- versity. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Enterprise First Baptist Church. A graveside will follow at the Alder Slope Cemetery. A potluck will be held for all friends and family follow- ing the services at the home of Julie Kooch, 83349 West Dorrance Lane, Enterprise. Table service, drinks, sand- wiches, and chips will be provided. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to: Enterprise FFA, 201 S.E. Fourth St., Enterprise, OR 97828. Shari Kay Schneider Alford Hermiston November 16, 1972 - September 2, 2017 Shari Kay Schneider Al- ford was born on Nov. 16, 1972, in Hermiston, Oregon, to parents Dennis and Shari L. Moyer Schneider. She passed away at home on Sept. 2, 2017, in Hermiston, Oregon, at the age of 44 years. Shari was raised and attended schools in Hermiston, Ore- gon, graduating in the class of 1991. She Alford then attended Blue Mountain Community Col- lege where she earned her degree as a dental assistant. Shari was a member of the Anchor Point Church and was involved in Jobs Daughters where she was a past Honor Queen. She enjoyed the moun- tains, camping, playing electronic games, staying in touch with everyone through her computer, trips to the ocean and most of all cher- ished time with her family and friends. She is survived by her son Wyatt Alford, Ukiah, Ore- gon; father Dennis Schnei- der, Umatilla; sister Amy Allstott (Mark), Kennewick, Washington; brother Stac- ey Schneider (Amy), Ken- newick; grandmother Julia Schneider, Hermiston; neph- ews Josh, Brandon, Spencer and Cole; niece Leia; and numerous aunts, uncles and HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS cousins. Shari was preceded in death by her mother Shari L. Schneider, and grandparents Raymond Schneider and Maxine and Clyde Moyer. A celebration of life service was held on Monday, Septem- ber 11, 2017, at 4 p.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Burial will follow at the Herm- iston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon. Those who wish may make contributions in Shari’s memory c/o Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, OR 97838. Please sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon, is in charge of arrangements. Joyce L. Collins Hermiston December 24, 1934 - September 8, 2017 Joyce L. Collins, 82, of Hermiston passed away on Friday, Septe. 8, 2017. Joyce was born Dec. 24, 1934, in Weiser, Idaho, the daughter of James and Della (Macrae) Hancock. She lived in Huntington, Or- Collins egon, as a child where she attended school and graduated from high school. Joyce married William Fuzi on July 28, 1951, in Baker, Oregon. From this union two sons, Bill and Tim, were born. The cou- ple later divorced. Joyce lived in many lo- cations before moving to Hermiston in 2008 to be closer to her fam- ily. She attended the First Christian Church in Hermis- ton. She is survived by two sons, Bill Fuzi of Hermiston and Tim Fuzi of Irrigon; three grandsons and two granddaughters; and four great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Fri- day, Sept. 15, 2017, at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. Gary Powell Umatilla October 19, 1942 - September 9, 2017 Gary Powell, 74, of Umatilla passed away on Saturday morn- ing, September 9, 2017. Gary was born October 19, 1942, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Harold and Ireta (Ransom) Powell. During his child- hood, he lived in Boise, Idaho, Izee, Powell Ore., and John Day, Ore. He graduated from Grant County High School. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam era from 1961 through 1965. He then served his electrical apprenticeship through I.B.E.W. 112 and worked throughout his ca- reer as a journeyman elec- trician in Eastern Oregon and Southeast Washing- ton. Gary enjoyed fishing and hunting, woodwork- ing, going to the coast to whale watch and watching hum- mingbirds. Gary married Jackie on De- cember 12, 1978 in Reno, Nev. He was preceded in death by his par- ents and two sisters, Gerri and Diana. He is survived by his wife, Jackie; sons John and wife Ronda, Greg and wife Jennifer, and Andrew; five grandchil- dren; five great-grandchil- dren; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Septem- ber 16, 2017, at Westside Church of Christ, 2185 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston, Ore. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online con- dolence for the family go to www.burnsmortuary- hermiston.com James Lee ‘Jim’ Tracy Hermiston ∙ Nov. 4, 1949 - Sept. 9, 2017 James Lee “Jim” Tracy, 67, of Hermiston died Sat- urday, Sept. 9, 2017, at his home. He was born Nov. 4, 1949, in Walla Walla. A celebration of life service with military honors will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Or- chard Ave. A private family burial will be at the Hermis- ton Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Alva L. Worley Stanfield ∙ Sept. 10, 2017 Alva L. Worley, 94, of Stanfield died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of final arrangements. Margaret Beakler Umatilla ∙ Sept. 9, 2017 Margaret Beakler, 84, of Umatilla died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Hermiston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of final arrangements. Bette June Brock Hermiston ∙ Dec. 4, 1933 - Sept. 6, 2017 Bette June Brock, 83, of Hermiston died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at her home. She was born Dec. 4, 1933, in Washington. A private family gathering will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryherm- iston.com, Lucille ‘Lucy’ Harris Stanfield ∙ Feb. 10, 1953 - Sept. 6, 2017 Lucille “Lucy” Harris, 64, of Stanfield died Wednes- day, Sept. 6, 2017, at her home. She was born Feb. 10, 1953, in Oakland, Calif. A private family celebration will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of ar- rangements. Sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. David Disselbrett Salem ∙ June 26, 1945 - Sept. 3, 2017 Former Hermiston resident David Disselbrett, 72, of Salem died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Salem. He was born June 26, 1945. A celebration of life was held Saturday, Sept. 9. at the Quality Inn in Keizer, Oregon. Johnson Funeral Home in Salem is handling arrangements. Ronald L. ‘Ron’ Fear Hermiston ∙ April 29, 1942 - Sept. 11, 2017 Marie Patricia ‘Pat’ Earle Irrigon October 15, 1943 - August 19, 2017 Marie Patricia “Pat” Earle, of Irrigon, Ore- gon, was born on Oct. 15, 1943, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, to parents John and Muriel Giblin. She died on Aug. 19, 2017, in Hermiston at the age of 73 years. She was raised and attended schools in Mary- land. Pat was unit- Earle ed in marriage to William “Bill” Earle on Oct. 23, 1965, in Silver Springs, Maryland. They moved to Corvallis, Ore- gon, and Pat earned her bachelor’s degree in mi- crobiology. In 1967, they settled in the Hermiston area where they have lived since. Along with raising their three children, Pat tended to the farm and livestock and delivered farm fresh eggs to sev- eral area vendors. Pat worked at Good Shep- herd Medical Center in Hermiston from 1998 until retirement in 2009. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, traveling, gar- dening and flowers. Pat loved to make special gifts for her family and friends. She was one of the pioneers in establish- ing a chapter of the ARC in Eastern Oregon where she served as president and as an officer for many years. She was an active member of the Country Church, and had served on the Eastern Oregon Mental Health Board. Pat was very in- dustrious with a unbelievable work ethic. She is survived by her husband ∙ Bill Earle, Irrigon; daughter Camille Earle, Milwaukie, Oregon; son Clint Earle, Goleta, California; sister Jeanne Tester, Annapolis, Mary- land.; and grandchildren Luke, Annalise and An- gelique. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Annette Ear- le. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the Country Church, 32742 Diagonal Road, Hermiston, Ore- gon. People who wish may make contributions in Pat’s memory to the Country Church. Please sign the on- line condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermis- ton.com. 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 Ronald L. “Ron” Fear, 75, of Hermiston died Mon- day, Sept. 11, 2017, in Hermiston. He was born April 29, 1942, in Denver, Colorado. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston AUG. 30, 2017 LOPEZ — Ashlynn N. Beenblossom and Juan D. Lo- pez of Hermiston: a boy, Oliver Quinn Lopez. AUG. 31, 2017 COOMBS — Cassondra Baker and Michael Coombs of Irrigon: a boy, Axell Edward Coombs. GREENE — Sarah A. Warkocki and Russell S. Greene of Hermiston: a girl, Rhea Jane Greene. SEPT. 1, 2017 IBARRA GOMEZ — Josefa Gomez Chaves and Epitacio Ibarra Navarrete of Stanfield: a boy, Epitacio Gael Ibarra Gomez. SEPT. 3, 2017 RANDOLPH — Sadie A. Frederickson and Jeffrey S. F. Randolph of Hermiston: a girl, Alaina Leslie Randolph. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton SEPT. 1, 2017 AGUILAR LOMAS — Michelle Lomas and Jose R. Aguilar of Hermiston: a girl, Lexi Brianna Aguilar Lomas. In Memory of Jennifer Lynn Moore Oct. 26, 1962-Sept. 13, 2009 Grandma joined you this summer. “To live in the hearts of those we love is to never die” Mom, Dad, Matt & Jaiden, Melissa, Andrea, Matthew
