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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS OBITUARIES DEATHS Curtis Eugene Hinkle Sr. William D. ‘Bill’ Cram Hermiston November 15, 1928 - May 31, 2018 Hermiston April 29, 1953 - June 3, 2018 Curtis Eugene Hinkle Sr., of Hermiston, Oregon, was born November 15, 1928, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Curt was the fifth of nine children born to King Anderson and Katie Bell Hinkle. He was the surviving sibling of his fam- ily and went home peacefully to join our Lord and his heavenly family on May 31, 2018, in Hermiston. Curt spent his youth in Oklahoma working on the family farm before venturing out on his own at a young age. He spent many years following the har- vests from Arizona to the Dakotas and taking jobs in between so he could send money home to his family. Looking for a better life, the Hinkle family moved Hinkle to Wilder, Idaho, to join Katie Bell’s family. Curt later joined them before entering the United States Army. Though his desire was to fight for his country in the Korean War, his leadership potential did not go unnoticed during basic training in Ft. Carson, Colo. He was stationed at Headquarters Special Troops Command in Ft. Benning, Ga., to train new recruits until his honorable discharge in 1953. Curt was a sergeant with the 30th Infantry Regiment Company F. Before leaving for the army, he met Irene Kuck and they wed in 1951. Four children were born of that marriage: Viola Tiegs of Spokane, Wash.; Curtis Eugene “Gene” (Kay Lynn) Hinkle Jr. of Boise, Idaho; Sherrill (Rod) Lane Moody of Cottage Lake, Wash.; and Lisa (Tom) Lappe of Dell, Mont. Curt and Irene later parted ways. Curt’s younger family years were spent water skiing, fishing and camping, horseback riding with friends and family at various lakes in Idaho as well as road trip vaca- tions touring all the states that he traveled to while work- ing as a young man. While living in Caldwell, Idaho, Curt was a member and active volunteer leader of the Canyon County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse, as well as the Caldwell Rodeo Club. He later joined the Jefferson County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse and the Bonneville County Mounted Sher- iff’s Posse while living in Idaho Falls. Curt was never one to brag, but his family, especially his grandkids, now real- ize the important duties bestowed to him during his time with the mounted sheriff’s posse. His love and passion for horses was deeply rooted and it brought him great joy; his daughter Lisa and family continue to share his passion. The last time Curt rode a horse was with her in Montana, a time that Lisa treasures. Curt married Barbara Riggan on March 12, 1977, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Barbara brought three kids into the union: Bret Riggan of Salmon, Idaho, Shelly (James) Allred of Rigby, Idaho, and Bette (Con) Higley of Kennewick, Wash. When asked how many children he had, Curt would proudly say seven and could accurately recite all their birth- dates. This tradition continued to include 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Curt and Barb throughout their 41 years of marriage shared their love for horses and riding in the posse together, going on trail rides, as well as snowmobiling, hunting, camping, fishing, traveling in their motorhome, and lots of golf. Curt started his working career with the JR Simplot Com- pany in Caldwell, Idaho, in 1953 at the age of 25. Curt’s leadership abilities and exceptional work ethic resulted in plant management positions in Caldwell and Idaho Falls and ultimately brought Curt and Barbara to Hermiston, Ore., in 1980 as the production manager of the Hermiston plant. Curt retired in 1987 after proudly working for Simplot for 35 years. Curt was given a retirement book comprised of letters and cards from fellow workers wishing him well in his retirement. Phrases written in the book included “such a hardworking man,” “would come to check-on things at all hours of the day or night,” “Curt helped me through some of the toughest times of my life,” “I knew I could always count on Curt,” “Curt was my boss, my men- tor, my friend,” “There are no shoes big enough to fill Curt’s.” One phrase that explained Curt’s deep knowledge of his job was “there was the right way, the wrong way, and the Hinkle way.” Shortly before retirement, Curt developed a pas- sion for golf. This new adventure may have been sparked by the friendly heckling he received while wearing his cowboy boots with shorts during an Elks golf tournament. But nonetheless, Curt and Barb took to the greens and in 1985 they both traded in their cow- boy boots for golf shoes and moved into a town- house on the Umatilla golf course. Their sliding glass door was always open and beverages were always available for the many friends who would stop in to say hello. Curt was recognized as a lifetime member of the Benev- olent and Protective Order of the Elks. His love and dedi- cation for the Elks started in Caldwell, Idaho, and remained until his passing. He was the exalted ruler of the Hermiston Lodge in 1984 and 1985 and held various chairs through- out the years. Curt was never shy about volunteering, coor- dinating and participating in the Elks’ activities, from fam- ily barbecues, golf tournaments, Easter services, Mother’s Day services, the Purple Ball and the Elks’ Hoop Shoot, to name a few. One Elks-sponsored activity that was espe- cially dear to Curt was the Elks Meadowood Speech Camp. Curt was instrumental in organizing the Hermiston lodge’s sponsored activities benefiting the camp, and in June 2013 Curt’s dedication was recognized through the Elks Mead- owood Hall of Fame. Curt was an active outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was never a man to sit still for long indoors and was always working on countless proj- ects, from building a camper to remodeling his home, usu- ally with a good friend by his side. Preparing a meal for his family or friends brought Curt great joy, whether it was his famous chili, salmon on the barbecue, Thanksgiving turkey, or Dutch oven stew up in the hills hunting. Nothing pleased Curt more than helping and doing for others. This strong characteristic remained true, even during his last days, wor- rying about others. Curt didn’t know a stranger, lived life to the fullest and never forgot his humble beginnings. His greatest pride was his children and their families. His friends, who are many, would probably describe him as a man who would give you the shirt off his back and then buy you a beverage of choice. Curt was also a “wheeler and dealer” and was always on the lookout for a “good deal.” Barb learned to never get too attached to a car or a horse as she knew it wouldn’t be long before Curt would come home with a new one for her. Fulfilling Curt’s wish, a celebration of life will be held in his honor at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the Hermis- ton Elks Lodge, 480 E. Main St., Hermiston, Ore. Military honors will be given by the American Legion and VFW and a social gathering will follow. In memory of Curtis Hinkle and in lieu of flowers, dona- tions can be made to Camp Meadowood Springs, P.O. Box 1025, Pendleton, OR 97801 or www.meadowoodsprings. org, or to your local Humane Society. Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon. Marion E. Beck Carol Jean Fiscus Walla Walla September 27, 1921 - June 10, 2018 Hermiston September 25, 1933 - June 9, 2018 Marion E. Beck, for- merly of Milton-Freewa- ter, passed away on June 10, 2018, at the Walla Walla Veterans Home at the age of 96 years. Marion Edward Beck was born on September 27, 1921, in Mabton, Wash., to Chester and Ber- nice. The third of Beck four children, Mar- ion spent his child- hood in Bickle- ton, Wash., Pilot Rock, Ore., and Ione, Ore., before his family settled in Hermis- ton where he graduated high school in 1940. In April 1943, Marion entered the service under wartime draft and served with the 186th Infantry 41st Division under the Oregon National Guard. He served in the Philippines and then went to Japan for occupa- tion until his discharge in 1946. During his service he earned the Bronze Ser- vice Arrowhead, Philip- pine Liberation Medal with two Bronze Stars, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Vic- tory Medal, and Good Con- duct Medal. Upon his discharge, Mar- ion began his career as a mechanic, eventually work- ing on agricultural equip- ment and large trucks with Dayl Graves until his retire- ment in 1981. In 1948, Mar- ion met and married his one love, Elsie. While they did not have children together, he helped her raise her two sons, a granddaughter, and a great-granddaughter. In 1953, they moved to Milton-Freewater where they would live out the rest of their lives together until Elsie’s passing in 2005. Even though they both held jobs in town, they loved to farm and ranch, owning many horses and maintain- ing a U-pick straw- berry patch until 1990. They both loved road trips, and over the course of their years together would travel to national parks and scenic areas. In their twi- light years, they enjoyed road trips to Las Vegas to enjoy their love of gam- bling together. Marion was proud to be a descendant of those that helped organize the Pendleton Round-Up at its conception in 1910 and would always be sure to attend the rodeo circuit as much as possible every year. Marion continued to live in Milton-Freewater until 2015, enjoying weekly trips to Wildhorse Casino and the rodeo circuit with his great-granddaughter Amy, who took care of him after his health began failing. Marion is survived by four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at the Milton Free- water Cemetery on Tuesday, June 19, at 1 p.m. Flow- ers may be sent to Mun- selle-Rhodes Funeral Home 902 S. Main, Milton-Free- water, Oregon. Those who would like to attend services are requested to wear blue rather than black. Contributions may be made in memoriam to Tamastslikt Cultural Insti- tute in care of the funeral home. To leave a condolence online, visit www.mun- sellerhodes.com. Carol Jean Fiscus was born September 25, 1933, at Borden, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of James and Ezma (Circle) Wallace. She passed away on Satur- day June 9, 2018, in Hermiston at the age of 84. Carol was raised on a ranch in Car- eywood, Idaho, and attended school Fiscus in Athol and Spirit Lake, Idaho, grad- uating from Spirit Lake High School. She married Michael Fiscus in 1968 and they made their home in Athol. In 1973, the couple moved to Hermiston, Ore- gon, where she worked for Union Pacific Railroad for many years. She later man- aged J & K Mini Storage of Hermiston for several years. Carol enjoyed listening to country music, was a big fan of the Portland Trailblazers, Gonzaga Bulldogs and Seat- tle Mariners. She also liked flower gardening and loved her kitties. She was preceded in death by her par- ents; husband Mike; brothers Ralph Wal- lace and James Wal- lace; and sisters Bonnie Bell Couch and Shirley Yvonne Jewett. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Garry) Moore of Hermiston, and a brother, Lee Wallace of Sweet Home, Oregon. At her request no ser- vices will be planned. Family suggest memo- rial donations to Vange John Memorial Hospice 645 W Orchard Avenue #300 Hermiston, OR 97838. To leave an online con- dolence for the family go to www.burnsmortuaryhermis- ton.com. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston MAY 28, 2018 SANCHEZ — Magdalene Sanchez-Torres and Ray- mundo Sanchez of Hermis- ton: a boy, Leonardo Adriel Sanchez. MAY 30, 2018 GALLISHAW — Ash- ley Stephenson and Dyking Gallishaw of Umatilla: a girl, Dymia Gallishaw. GARCIA — Maria G. Goncalves Azuaje and Wil- liam A. Garcia Abreau of Hermiston: a girl, Eva Garcia. MAY 31, 2018 HOLMES — Brittany K. Farr and Jeffrey L. Holmes Jr. of Hermiston: a boy, Ayden Michael-Layton Holmes. JUNE 2, 2018 HLAWEK — Carrie J. Hlawek and Michael S. Hlawek of Echo: a boy, Niklaus Michael Hlawek. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton MAY 30, 2018 ZAMUDIO — Mirna Angulo and David Zamudio of Hermiston: a girl, Alexa Mikole Zamudio. IBARRA — Lauren E. Elligsen and Bryan Sanchez Ibarra of Echo: a girl, Lucia Eliana Ibarra. William D. “Bill” Cram, 65, of Hermiston died Sun- day, June 3, 2018, in Heppner. He was born April 29, 1953, in Redmond. An open house celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at New Hope Community Church in Hermiston; call the church for more information. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Antonio Jimenez Yzaguirre Hermiston May 27, 1922 - June 11, 2018 Antonio Jimenez Yzaguirre, 96, of Hermiston died Monday, June 11, 2018, at his home. He was born May 27, 1922, in Eagle Pass, Texas. Recitation of the rosary will be held Friday, June 15 at 5 p.m. at Burns Mortu- ary chapel in Hermiston. A graveside service will be noon Saturday, June 16 at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrange- ments by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon. Sign the condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Levi Joseph Steiner Boardman May 2, 1980 - June 6, 2018 Levi Joseph Steiner, 38, of Boardman died Wednes- day, June 6, 2018, at his home. He was born May 2, 1980, in Lewistown, Montana. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m. at the West- side Church of Christ, 2185 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryherm- iston.com. COURT SENTENCES PENDLETON — The following sen- tences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Jackie Laverne Wilson Jr., 59, Stanfield, pleaded guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine: sentenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, 160 hours community service, $200 fine, $2,300 fine-suspended and 6 months driv- er’s license suspension; pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to $1,255 fine and 18 months driver’s license suspension. •Kyle L. Decker, 28, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Harass- ment: sentenced to 3 years probation, 240 hours community service, $200 fine and $2,300 fine-suspended. •Juan Luis Ayala Garduno, 37, Boardman, pleaded guilty to Flee- ing or Attempt to Elude Police Offi- cer: sentenced to 18 months proba- tion, 90 sanction unit, 30 maximum jail units, 80 hours community service, $200 fine, $1,800 fine-suspended and 90 days driver’s license suspension; pleaded guilty to Possession of Meth- amphetamine: sentenced to $200 fine and 6 months driver’s license suspen- sion (discharged). •Gusmaro Humberto Cervantes, 24, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Fail- ure to Appear I: sentenced to 3 years probation, 180 sanction units, 90 max- imum jail units, 560 hours community service, $200 fine and $2,800 fine-sus- pended; pleaded guilty to three counts of Possession of Methamphetamine: sentenced to $200 fine and 6 months driver’s license suspension for each count (discharged); pleaded guilty to three additional counts of Failure to Appear I: sentenced to $200 fine for each count (discharged). MISDEMEANOR •Anthony John Moore, 33, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to two counts of DUII: sentenced to 30 days jail, 150 days jail-suspended, 3 years probation, 40 hours community service, $1,755 fine, $4,750 fine-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspension for each count, plus court costs and fees. •William Herbert Prosser, 38, Irri- gon, pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 10 days jail, 170 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, $2,255 fine and 1 year driver’s license suspension. •Cesar Fregoso, 26, Boardman, pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 5 days jail, 175 days jail-suspended, 3 years probation, $2,755 fine, $2,500 fine-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees (revocation of Diversion program). •Lacie Rae Wedding, 27, Irri- gon, pleaded no contest to DUII: sen- tenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 80 hours community service, $2,255 fine, $1,000 fine-sus- pended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees (revocation of Diversion program). •Artemio Martin Lopez, 32, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to DUII: sen- tenced to 2 days jail, 178 days jail-sus- pended, 2 years probation, $1,255 fine, $2,000 fine-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees (revocation of Diversion program). SUITS FILED PENDLETON — The following suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Midland Funding LLC vs. Leah Carver (Arnold): seeks $767.99. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Aurelio Marin: seeks $803.10. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Mariarita Serano Ortiz: seeks $1,549.26. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Juan Santana Sr. (Santana, Santanarivera, Lucia Santana): seeks $987.82. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Oscar Zamora: seeks $1,699.06. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Domi- nick Bush: seeks $1,032.32. •Ray Klein Inc. dba Professional Credit Service vs. Bobbie J. Qualls of Hermiston: seeks $780.01. •Credits Inc. vs. Mycheal A. Flores of Hermiston: seeks $1,863.71. •Credits Inc. vs. J. Cruz Castellanos Ruelas and Maria Covarrubia of Irrigon: seeks $559.62. •Credits Inc. vs. Dawn and Abel Viesca of Umatilla: seeks $678.65. •Credits Inc. vs. Nelda D. Garza of Hermiston: seeks $1,713.95. •Credits Inc. vs. William and Jac- queline Burden of Hermiston: seeks $1,013.72. •Ray Klein Inc. dba Professional Credit Service vs. Tiffanie M. Piper of Hermiston: seeks $565.34. •Ray Klein Inc. dba Professional Credit Service vs. Tera Thomas of Hermiston: seeks $401.15. •Ray Klein Inc. dba Professional Credit Service vs. Debbie L. Hall of Stanfield: seeks $375.56. •Christine Kelly vs. Devin Oil Co. Inc. and Denise D. McNaughton of Hermiston: seeks $104,143.40. •Credits Inc. vs. Oscar and Adilene Lemus of Hermiston: seeks $1,920.83. •Credits Inc. vs. Casey and Karrie Zellars of Boardman: seeks $1,100.93. JUDGMENTS PENDLETON — The following judg- ments have been rendered in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Credits Inc. vs. Tanya R. and Jorge A. Colon of Hermiston: judgment for $6,186.18. •Credits Inc. vs. Daisy Palomino of Umatilla: judgment for $975.47. •Credits Inc. vs. Jessica Mejia of Hermiston: judgment for $1,068.61. •Credits Inc. vs. Ofelia R. Herrera of Hermiston: judgment for $715.26. •Credits Inc. vs. Hortencia Vera of Irrigon: judgment for $684.59. •Credits Inc. vs. Shana N. Alderete of Boardman: judgment for $794.89. •Credits Inc. vs. Thomas and Hol- lie Vaughan of Hermiston: judgment for $479.32. •Credits Inc. vs. Victor J. Lemus Carrillo of Boardman: judgment for $3,496.49. •Credits Inc. vs. Sabrina L. and Greg Scott McCullough of Hermiston: judgment for $1,558.23. •Credits Inc. vs. Juan and Esthela Atilano of Umatilla: judgment for $820.18. •Credits Inc. vs. Shane Rodriguez and Nichole Rodriguez (fka Clark) of Heppner: judgment for $1,275.45. •Credits Inc. vs. Alex A. Alaniz of Umatilla: judgment for $1,028.81. •Credits Inc. vs. Juan Ray Sanchez and Diocelina Sanchez Rodriguez of Boardman: judgment for $1,038.52. MARRIAGES PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have been registered in Umatilla County for: Gary Alan Daley, 40, and Amberly Rebecca Bushell, 35, both of Boardman. Cody West Hayden, 25, and Ash- ley Nicole Gregerson, 27, both of Hermiston. Cody Dale Forrester, 23, and Anna Kristine Linn, 24, both of Boardman.
