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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2018 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS OBITUARIES DEATHS Geneva Eddings Althea L. Gibbs Averill Irene Lane Hermiston Aug. 31, 1908 - Dec. 26, 2017 Stanfield August 7, 1935 - December 23, 2017 Hermiston May 24, 1930 - Dec. 27, 2017 Geneva Eddings was seamstress and a gifted born Aug. 31, 1908 in Troy, sweater maker. She Idaho, the daughter of Wil- loved her time with her liam and Alice (Miller) Per- family especially her kins. She passed away in grandchildren. Hermiston on Dec. She was preceded 26, 2017, at the age in death by her hus- of 109. band, Ben, in 1984; a Geneva lived near brother, William, and Colfax, Washing- grandsons, Calvin Brett Jones and Rob- ton, as a child where she attended school. ert Reed Miller. She is sur- She married Benja- vived by her chil- min Ralph Eddings Eddings dren; son, Ralph H. in Tacoma, Wash- ington, on July 18, 1928. Eddings; daughters, Verlie The couple lived in the Miller and Muriel Eddings; Tacoma area until the late- seven grandchildren, 12 1940s where she worked as great-grandchildren and one a welder in the Navy ship- great-great-grandson. A small family gather- yards during World War II. After the war, they moved ing was held locally. Inter- to New Orleans where ment will be in the Fall they resided until the mid City Cemetery in Fall City, 1960s. They moved back Washington. Burns Mortuary of to Snoqualmie, Washing- ton, where she resided until Hermiston is in charge of moving to Phoenix, Ari- final arrangements. To leave an online con- zona, with her daughter in 2006. She moved to Herm- dolence for the family go to www.burnsmortuaryherm- iston in the spring of 2017. Geneva was an expert iston.com. Max D. Renick Irrigon Jan. 13, 1936 - Dec. 25, 2017 Max Duane Renick, age 81, was called home early Christmas morning after a courageous battle with Hodgkin Lym- phoma. He was born Jan. 13, 1936, in La Grande, Oregon, the only child to Lowell “Sam” Renick and Irma Samuelson. Max spent his Renick early childhood years in La Grande where he attended grade school and developed his love for the trum- pet after teaching himself to play a toy bugle. His fam- ily later moved to Umatilla, Oregon where he graduated from Umatilla High School in 1955; lettering in bas- ketball, baseball and foot- ball. He belonged to several clubs and was voted out- standing member in band. He was drafted into the US Army in 1958 and attended basic training in Fort Hood, Texas. In 1959, he sailed out of New York harbor to Bremerhaven, Germany, on the USNS Gen. Simon B Buckner and was stationed in Friedberg where he rented his first VW Bug traveling the sights of Europe; which began his lifelong passion for the VW Beetle. Max married Shir- ley Voorhees in 1961 with whom he had three “favor- ite” daughters. They resided in Umatilla, Pendleton and College Place, Washing- ton. The twinkle in his eyes seemed to reflect the light he saw in his girls. He married Fran Henry Wolchik in 1980. They shared many years together in Pendleton, Oregon. In 2010, Max married his present wife, Loa Heide- man. Making their home in Irrigon, Oregon, until the time of his death. Max lived a life of faith and trusted always in the Lord’s will. Throughout his life he was an active mem- ber in his community. A member of the Columbia View Community Church, Hermiston Car Club, Uma- tilla Museum, Umatilla Alumni Association and past president of the Irrigon Moose Lodge. He enjoyed playing his trumpet for family and friends at birthdays, local parades and other small events. He loved the Colum- bia River and the history of the area. He often remi- nisced of the many child- hood summers spent on the river jumping off the ferry and swimming across the river to Plymouth. Max enjoyed nature, mountain air and the fresh smell of rain. He enjoyed week- end trail rides on his motorcycle with his friends and shared his love of motorcy- cles with his daugh- ters as they often tagged along to weekend races. He was a competitive motorcycle enthu- siast, a member of the Blue Mountain Motorcycle Club, the Flag Man at the Triangle Speedway and the best left- handed pool player around. Max had a zest and joy for life, an extraordinary sense of humor and was well known by his friends for his ornery shenanigans. A note from an old friend said, “Max was a real joker. Had many talents and could play that trumpet like Harry James. He could make you laugh until you felt like throwing up and would sup- port you through the worst of times.” Preceded in death by his parents and his beloved dogs, Muffy and Benjamin. Max is survived by his wife, Loa Heideman Renick; his daughters, Cheryl Sten- srud (Chris), Carie Bros- nan (Damon) and Jana Smith (Randy); step-daugh- ter, Cynda Ackerman (Brandon); his grandchil- dren, Jennifer, Bree Ann, Michael, Hailey, Carson, Conor, Shelbi, Brianne, Tanner and Dominick; six great-grandchildren and he was proud to share his birthday with his youngest great-granddaughter. A graveside service with military honors was held on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Hills Cem- etery, Umatilla, Oregon. A celebration of life service followed at 1 p.m. on Sat- urday, Dec. 30, 2017, at Columbia View Community Church, 1230 E. Highway 730, Irrigon, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions can be made in Max’s honor to Burns Mortuary at P.O. Box 289, Hermis- ton, OR 97838. Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon is in charge of arrangements. Althea L. Gibbs of Stan- field, Oregon, was born on August 7, 1935, in Heppner, Oregon, to parents Merle Cecil and Luella Agnes Baird Swaggart. She died on December 23, 2017, in Rich- land, Washington, at the age of 82 years. Althea attended Ritter Schoolhouse before her family moved to Athena, Gibbs Oregon, graduating from McEwen High School in 1953. She married Clay- ton Gibbs on November 22, 1953, in Yuma, Arizona. They owned and operated a ranch on the Middle Fork of the John Day River near Galena, Oregon. She moved to Stanfield, Oregon in the early 1990s where she has lived since. Althea was past president of Family Community Edu- cation (FCE) and longtime secretary of the Western States Junior Rodeo Asso- ciation. She enjoyed quilt- ing, cooking, flowers, and her Roundup Athletic Club swim group, and cherished time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her son Zane Gibbs (Janice), Stan- field, Ore.; daughter Marcy Rosenberg (Brad), Pend- leton, Ore.; brother Cecil Swaggart, Hermiston, Ore.; sister Marylou Blackwell, Long Creek, Ore.; grandchildren Zane (Andde), Lindsey (Jake), Clay, Dustin (AnneMarie), Cheri, Leslie, Clayton and William; and numer- ous great-grandchil- dren, nieces, neph- ews and cousins. Althea was preceded in death by her husband; son Bill Gibbs; her parents; and a sister, Betty Kennedy. A celebration gather- ing will be held on Satur- day, January 13, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 E. Main St., Pendleton, Oregon. Those who wish may make contributions in Althea’s memory to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, 1100 Fairview Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109. Please sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon, is in charge of arrangements. Hermiston Jan. 23, 1920 - Dec. 24, 2017 Leandra A. Phillips, 97, of Hermiston, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Hermiston. She was born Jan. 23, 1920, in Italy. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. Ruth E. Sanders Hermiston Oct. 31, 1947 - Dec. 28, 2017 Ruth E. Sanders, 70, of Hermiston died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Kennewick, Wash. She was born Oct. 31, 1947, in Ontario. A memorial service will be held Sat- urday, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. at Stanfield Baptist Church. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of final arrangements. Teddie R. Williams Hermiston April 8, 1941 - Dec. 31, 2017 Teddie R. Williams, 76, of Hermiston died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Hermiston. She was born April 8, 1941, in Hannibal, Mo. No formal services are planned. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of final arrangements. BIRTHS Hermiston Aug. 17, 1948 - Dec. 27, 2017 He was preceded in death Eddie “Gritter” Grabeel was born Aug. 17, 1948, in by his mother, Loeta. He is survived by his Ava, Missouri, the son of three daughters, Scolan and Loeta Karen (Gabriel) (Elliott) Grabeel. He Owen of Lexington; passed away in Rich- Kimberly (Marco) land, Washington, on Lopez of Hermis- Wednesday, Dec. 27 ton; Karra (Earl) Van- at the age of 69. Fossen of Hermis- Eddie moved from ton; parents, Scolan Missouri to Pend- and Beverly Gra- leton, Oregon, in Grabeel beel of Hermiston; 1954. He moved brothers, Charles to Hermiston in Grabeel of Herm- 1960 and he gradu- iston and Keith ated from Hermis- (Cindy) Grabeel of ton High School in Wenatchee, Wash- the class of 1966. ington; and eight In 1968, he was drafted into the Army where he served as grandchildren. A memorial service will an Army Ranger in the 75th Infantry Division during the be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. Vietnam War. After his hon- 5, 2018, at the Burns Mor- orable discharge in 1970, he tuary Chapel in Hermiston. returned to Hermiston where Burial with military honors he has resided since. Eddie will follow in the Hermis- worked in several careers ton Cemetery. A celebration such as; a lineman, for will follow at the Cozy Cor- Union Pacific Railroad and ner Tavern (198 E. Main St., as a construction worker for Hermiston, Oregon). Family suggest memorial Local 121. He enjoyed riding motor- donation in Eddie’s mem- cycles, making canes and ory be made to the Herm- knives, and watching iston V.F.W. Post 4750. His family wishes to offer a spe- Jeopardy. Eddie married Kathryn in cial thank you to caregiver 1972, from this union three Glynis Newman. To leave daughters were born, Karen, an online condolence for the Kimberly and Karra. The family, go to www.burns- mortuaryhermiston.com couple later divorced. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston DEC. 19, 2017 ANDRADE DOWDY — Aliyah Dowdy and Zavyan Andrade of Hermiston: a boy, ZaVonte L.J. Andrade Dowdy. DEC. 20, 2017 COLGROVE — Ruby Colgrove and Genesis Col- grove of Hermiston: a girl, Cynthia Hope Colgrove. DEC. 22, 2017 GONZALEZ — Michell Gonzalez and Jose Regal- ado Lemus of Hermiston: a boy, Ezequiel Regalado Gonzalez. GOMEZ — Rubi Elizondo and Alexis Ivan Gomez of Hermiston: a boy, Thiago Gomez. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton DEC. 21, 2017 ROSALES — Elisa Duron and Marcos Fernando Rosales III of Irrigon: a boy, Marcos Fernando Rosales IV. SAUL — Katie L. Saul and Glen L. Saul of Hermis- ton: a boy, Garrett Layne Saul. COURTS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27 10:37 a.m. — The man- ager of a business on North First St. in Hermiston reported a counterfeit $50 bill. 6:41 p.m. — A caller from S Highway 395 in Hermis- ton reported a man assaulted their son, 6, by pushing him up against a wall and caus- ing his lip to bleed. THURSDAY, DEC. 28 3:33 p.m. — A resident of W Sunland Ave. in Herim- ston reported her debit card and EBT card were possibly stolen out of her vehicle. 7:20 p.m. — A caller reported he was assaulted by his girlfriend’s father at W Park Ave. in Hermiston. PENDLETON — The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY 1:42 a.m. — A fight was reported on NW 12th Place in Hermiston. 6:08 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported on N First Street. 11:02 p.m. — A drunk •Cindy Lee Fisher, 30, Stan- field, pleaded guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine: sentenced to 180 days jail, 1 year post-prison supervision, $200 fine and 6 months driver’s license suspension; pleaded guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine (misdemeanor): sentenced to 180 days jail, $100 fine and 6 months driver’s license sus- pension; pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear I: sentenced to $200 fine; pleaded guilty to Theft II (misde- meanor): sentenced to $100 fine. See POLICE, Page A6 •Efren Castro Aguilar, 36, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to Possession SUNDAY, DEC. 31 PENDLETON — Divorce decrees were signed in Umatilla County Courts for: John Arthur Ellwanger and Natasha Jae Ellwanger of Hermiston. MARRIAGES PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have been registered in Umatilla County for: Gregory Alan Folckomer, 45, and Cecilia Jeanette Borchert, 53, both of Hermiston. Dakota Paul Schneider, 29, and Olivia Betty Pedroza, 33, both of Hermiston. Fred Tenorio, 27, and Maritza Sanchez Escalante, 25, both of Umatilla. Israel Tobias, 42, and Jesica Coria, 37, both of Hermiston. 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