WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2018
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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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FRIDAY, DEC. 29
DIVORCES
•Trevor Wyatt Smith, 23, Herm-
iston, pleaded guilty to Assault II;
found guilty except for insanity:
sentenced to 10 years Oregon State
Hospital.
3:28 p.m. — A purse was
reported stolen from S First
Place in Hermiston.
7:45 p.m. — A taxi driver
reported a customer did not
pay for a ride.
9:36 p.m.
— A man
reported his cell phone
was stolen from his place
on employment on N First
Street in Hermiston.
of Methamphetamine: sentenced
to 90 days jail, 1 year post-prison
supervision, $200 fine and 6
months driver’s license suspension;
pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear
I: sentenced to 90 days jail, 2 years
post-prison supervision and $200
fine.
Editor’s note: Due
to the holiday and staff
vacations, an abbreviated
courts log will be pub-
lished this week.
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