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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.