WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS OBITUARIES COURTS Edgar M. ‘Ed’ Neilsen Steven M. Shockman SENTENCES Hermiston September 3, 1929 - December 14, 2017 Hermiston July 29, 1957 - December 6, 2017 PENDLETON — The following sen- tences have been imposed in Uma- tilla County courts: FELONY Edgar M. “Ed” Neilsen of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on September 3, 1929, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to par- ents Victor George and Rachel Lorraine Carper Neilsen. He died on December 14, 2017, in Herm- iston, Oregon, at the Neilsen age of 88 years. Ed was raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa, graduating from Lincoln High School in the class of 1948 before joining the United States Army. He served from 1948 until his honorable discharge in 1952. Ed lived in Alaska before moving to Baker, Oregon, in 1957 where he lived until 1963. He went to work for ODOT (Oregon Depart- ment Of Transportation) as the Eastern Oregon highway engineer. Ed married Erma Reed in Reno, Nev., on July 29, 1977, and they settled in Hermiston, Oregon, in 1979 where they have lived since. He retired from ODOT in 1992 and began work- ing with Anderson Perry & Associates as a project engi- neer in 1994, continuing until 2016 when he was 86 years old. Ed was an active mem- ber of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hermiston, serv- ing as an elder for many years. He officiated Babe Ruth and high school bas- ketball, baseball, softball and football from 1957 until 2012. Ed enjoyed hunt- ing, model railroads and was an extremely talented woodworker. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Erma Neilsen, Herm- iston, Ore.; daughters Becky Miltenberger (Don), Umatilla, Ore., and Ramona Culp (Kenny), Herm- iston, Ore.; son Bruce Blakeley, England; brother Victor Wil- liam Neilsen, Hux- ley, Iowa; sisters Barbara Frey, Sioux City, Iowa, and Jane Jenkins, Wal- dorf, Maryland; 12 grandchildren: Ashelee, Jer- emiah, Shane, Grant, Heidi, Jacob, Zach, Josh and Josh, Zane, Jimmy and Ryan; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, sons Bill Neilsen Shaw and Ted Blakeley, and sister Betty Streepy. A funeral service was held on Monday, Decem- ber 18, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Burial with military honors will fol- low at the Hermiston Ceme- tery, Hermiston, Oregon. Those who wish may make contributions in Ed’s memory to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 515 S.W. Seventh St., Hermiston, OR 97838. Please sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. LaVada G. Forbes Hermiston February 11, 1934 - December 11, 2017 LaVada G. Forbes was born February 11, 1934, in Colome, South Dakota, the daughter of Leonard and Lena (Blam) Crume. She passed away in Hermiston on Mon- day, December 11, 2017, at the age of 83. LaVada lived in South Dakota for several years until her family moved to Forbes Umatilla, Oregon, where she attended school. She married Kenneth Forbes on April 6, 1953, at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Kenneth served in the Army for 20 years and the family traveled extensively during that time. All of their children were born in different states. In 1975, they moved to Herm- iston where she has resided since. LaVada was a member of the Eagles Lodge and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed camping, cooking, playing board games with her friends and loved spend- ing time with her family. LaVada was a good friend and loved by many who knew her. She was preceded in death by her hus- band Kenneth; son Leo; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by a son, Ken Forbes; three daughters, Viola Phillips, Debra and Anthony Hull and Sandra and Bret Hec- tor; daughter-in-law Ann Forbes; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchil- dren; sisters Leona Harp- ster and Loretta Erager; and brother Llewellen Crume. A celebration of life ser- vice will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the Burns Mortuary chapel, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston, OR 97838. To leave an online con- dolence for the family go to www.burnsmortuaryhermis- ton.com Mail theft hits near Hermiston The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office reported at least 40 Hermiston-area residents are the victims of recent mail theft. The case began Dec. 5, according to the sheriff’s office, when deputy Calvin Meade responded to a call regarding a report of mail all over the ground in the area of North Ott and East Loop roads, Hermiston. “The mail included sev- eral envelopes that had been opened, including holiday cards with empty contents and checks,” the sheriff’s office reported. Three Hermiston-area callers on Dec. 15 reported finding mail in the area of Sagebrush Road, Baggett Lane, Alpine Drive and Klaus Road east of Hermis- ton. They also found mail in other areas east of the town, including on East Punkin Center and Tabor roads, East Theater Lane between Northeast 10th Street and Townsend Road, and Sage- brush and North Townsend roads. Meade determined at least 40 people were victims of mail theft. The sheriff’s office notified each as well as the postmaster in Herm- iston. The post office will redeliver the mail to the vic- tims, according to the sher- iff’s office. The sheriff’s office warned residents to be on the lookout for suspicious persons in the areas east of Hermiston and asked any- one with information regard- ing the mail theft to call the agency at 541-966-3651. Steven M. Shockman creating a tool or making was born on July 29, 1957, things just right for his use. in Hermiston, Oregon, to He is survived by his parents Arthur and daughters Melony Barbara Jean New- Shockman, Albany, som Shockman. He Ore., and Sara Rich- ardson (Logan), died on December Salem, Ore.; brother 6, 2017, at his home Allen Shockman, in Hermiston, Ore- gon, at the age of 60 Hermiston, Ore.; years. grandsons Johna- than and Landon; He was raised and Shockman and numerous aunts, attended schools uncles, nieces, neph- in Hermiston, Ore- ews and cousins. gon, and in Fruit- land, Idaho, where Steve was pre- ceded in death by he participated his parents and in wrestling and two brothers, Dick football. Steve married Wilma Philpott and they and Danny Shockman. A celebration of life had two daughters; Melony and Sara and have remained gathering was held on Sun- very close friends through- day, December 17, 2017, out the years. from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 He worked for Shock- p.m. at the Eastern Ore- man Brothers in construc- gon Trade and Event Cen- tion and later as a long haul ter, 1705 E. Airport Road, truck driver for Willis Shaw Hermiston, Oregon. A private family burial Trucking, and as an owner will be at the Hermis- operator through the years. Steve loved going to ton Cemetery, Hermiston, auctions and flea markets Oregon. Please sign the online looking for a good deal or anything “he needed.” He condolence book at burns- enjoyed fishing, gardening mortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of and the outdoors. Steve was always tinkering in his shop Hermiston, Oregon, is in either fixing something, care of arrangements. DEATHS Howard Russell Christensen Corbett, Ore. July 4, 1932 - Dec. 11, 2017 Former Arlington resident Howard Russell Christensen, 85, of Corbett, Ore., died Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at his home. He was born July 4, 1932, in Decatur County, Kan- sas. Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuary- hermiston.com Diann Haigh Stanfield March 6, 1954 - Dec. 13, 2017 Diann Haigh, 63, of Stanfield died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at her home. She was born March 6, 1954, in Pasco, Wash. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortu- aryhermiston.com Marylin L. Thomas Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Aug. 10, 1943 - Dec. 9, 2017 Former longtime Umatilla County resident Marylin L. Thomas, 74, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. She was born Aug. 10, 1943, in Hermiston. Ser- vices was held Friday, Dec. 15 at 12 noon at the First Bap- tist Church in Coeur d’Alene. Arrangements are with Yates Funeral Home. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston DEC. 6, 2017 COX — Arraceli Flores and Kenneth H. Cox of Hermis- ton: a girl, Jenesyss Star Cox. SCHELL-MURPHY — Amanda L. Murphy and Colten R. Schell of Umatilla: a girl, Amelia Page Schell-Murphy. DEC. 8, 2017 GUNN-WALKER — Racheal Gunn-Walker and Spen- cer Walker of Hermiston: a boy, Travis Wayne Gunn-Walker. DEC. 11, 2017 TENORIO — Maritza Sanchez and Fred Tenorio of Umatilla: a girl, Abby Maritza Tenorio. VIESCA — Lakicha Viesca of Hermiston: a boy, Jaiden Alexander Viesca. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton •Marissa Elizabeth Gonzales, 24, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to two counts of Possession of Methamphet- amine: sentenced to 18 months pro- bation, 90 sanction units, 30 maxi- mum jail units, 160 hours community service, $200 fine, $800 fine-sus- pended and 6 months driver’s license suspension for each count. Weldon Nix vs. Ashley Manor LLC, 3-D Health Care Services P.C. and Daniel E. Eslinger, P.M.H.N.P.: seeks $1,105 million. •Robert and Cheryl Cosner vs. Anthony and Susan Klein: seeks $214,999. •Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Heather A. Quarisa: seeks $7929.61. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Grover Whitmore: seeks $1,368.24. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Hannah Garver: seeks $1,513.70. JUDGMENTS •Sarah Anne Patrick, 27, Hermis- ton, pleaded guilty to Assault IV: sen- tenced to 30 days jail, 3 years proba- tion, 180 sanction units, 90 maximum jail units, 100 hours community ser- vice and $250 fine, plus restitution to be determined. PENDLETON — The following judgments have been rendered in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): SUITS FILED •Credits Inc. vs. Tori Cate-Hinz of Hermiston: judgment for $696.60. •Credits Inc. vs. Marisol and Javier Garcia of Hermiston: judgment for $3,099.90. PENDLETON — The following suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Capital One Bank vs. William C. Spaulding: seeks $4,001.27. •Capital One Bank vs. Michael H. Leopold: seeks $3,529.40. •Credits Inc. vs. Amelia Ough of Hermiston: seeks $626.38. •Credits Inc. vs. Bobby and Taelor Key of Hermiston: seeks $2,446.92. •Capital One Bank vs. Rosana Vil- lalpando: seeks $3,091.55. •Capital One Bank vs. James W. Leonard: seeks $2,080.98. •Credits Inc. vs. Matthew and Alma Ginther of Irrigon: seeks $1,315.17. •Credits Inc. vs. Shane Cumpton of Hermiston: seeks $869.66. •Credits Inc. vs. Joshua D. and Kaley Lankford of Lexington: seeks $2,873.39. •Midland Funding LLC vs. April Auld: seeks $1,089.04. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Chad Chandler: seeks $828.81. •Debbie Arlene Tracy, personal representative of the estate of Arnold •Western Mercantile Agency Inc. vs. Crystle Joann Garcia of Pendleton: judgment for $485.50. •Credits Inc. vs. Jason Snow and Cynthia Coons of Hermiston: judg- ment for $1,226.02. •Credits Inc. vs. Jerry D. Hamlin of Hermiston: judgment for 9,930.79.219 DIVORCES PENDLETON — Divorce decrees were signed in Umatilla County Courts for: Martha Leticia Ramirez Barajas of Umatilla and Luis Alberto Magana Villalvazo of Pasco, Wash.; Manuela Sanchez Quintero and Jesus Alberto Magallanes Ortiz of Hermiston; Lil- iana Calderon Castro and Salvador Aguilar of Hermiston; Oralia Frias and J. Guadalupe Morfin Rodriguez of Hermiston; Daniel James Kenney and Lisa Rachelle Kenney of Hermiston. MARRIAGES PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have been registered in Umatilla County for: Paul Woodard, 54, and Christina Marie Kennedy, 54, both of Umatilla. POLICE LOG TUESDAY, DEC. 12 9:16 a.m. — A woman reported someone looking into her windows around 6 a.m., at her home on West Orchard Avenue. 10:37 p.m. — A suicidal subject was reported at North First Street, Hermiston. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13 1:42 p.m. — A caller said he left a vacuum at the recycle station on West Harper Road. He said some- one took it, along with acting like they wrote down his plate number. He said he wanted to know if some- one had turned him in for leaving the vacuum. THURSDAY, DEC. 14 1:06 p.m. — Theft and harass- ment were reported at Southeast Sixth Street, Hermiston. 2:07 p.m. — A caller asked for a welfare check on a man at West Elm Avenue and North First Street, Hermiston. The older man was sit- ting on some bags past Jack in the Box. He was wearing a heavy tan jacket and a hat. 7:48 p.m. — A runaway was reported South First Street. FRIDAY, DEC. 15 4:08 a.m. — A caller heard a male screaming from a building on South Highway 395. They then heard a car door, and then a chirp from a vehicle. 4:06 p.m. — A caller reported a verbal domestic dispute at South- east Fifth Street and East Newport Avenue. SATURDAY, DEC. 16 1:51 p.m. — A Spanish-speak- ing caller reported their son had run away. 11:23 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported at North First Street, but officers were unable to locate the person. SUNDAY, DEC. 17 1:46 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported at North First Street, Hermiston. 3:50 a.m. — A caller said their vehicle had been stolen and a 16 year-old male was missing. 5:17 p.m. — A suicidal subject, a 54 year-old woman, was reported at West Madrona Avenue, Hermiston. 11:27 p.m. — A caller said his ex-girlfriend hit him while they were in the vehicle. Both are now at a res- idence on Southwest Butte Drive, Hermiston. MONDAY, DEC. 18 10:41 a.m. — A burglary was reported at North McNary Street, Hermiston. 10:56 a.m. — A runaway was reported at Northwest Samantha Street, Hermiston. 3:27 p.m. — A woman said she wanted to get her ex-husband out of her house. She said she talked to her lawyer, who said if she feared for her life, there was no reason an officer shouldn’t remove him from her house. 3:59 p.m. — A first grader was reported missing from East Cath- erine Avenue, Hermiston. She was supposed to ride the bus from Sun- set Elementary to Highland Hills Ele- mentary, but never showed up. Sun- set employees say she got on the bus, but the bus driver says she didn’t. 6:51 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported at North First Street, Herm- iston. They were in the Home Depot parking lot, going toward Harper Road. DEC. 8, 2017 VILLEGAS — Teiko D. Szasz and Gerardo Villegas of Boardman: a boy, Kobe Roberto Villegas. Friday, Dec. 22 2017 3:30pm to 5:30pm NYDENE MOORE - STATE FARM 395 E. Highland Ave. | Hermiston, Or. 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 Look who’s coming to see us. 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