WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2018
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Matthew Dwayne ‘Matt’ Carroll
Norma Vale Reeves Busler
James S. ‘Sam’ Esterbloom
Hermiston/Irrigon
June 13, 1990 - August 17, 2018
Umatilla
January 25, 1933 - August 18, 2018
Irrigon
October 13, 1927 - August 15, 2018
Matthew Dwayne “Matt”
Carroll of Hermiston/Irri-
gon was born on June 13,
1990, in Richland, Wash-
ington, to parents Larry and
Vickee Carroll. He
died on August 17,
2018, in Portland,
Oregon, at the age of
28 years.
Matt
attended
schools in Irrigon,
graduating from Irri-
gon High School in Carroll
the class of 2008.
He then attended Oregon
State University. Matt lived
in Portland for a few years
where he enjoyed all of the
interesting and diverse peo-
ple. He then returned to
Hermiston and worked on
the family farm, Holzapfel
Ranch, for several years.
Matt was very much
into computers, gaming,
video games, anime, and
continuously researching
information.
He is survived by his
parents, Larry and Vickee
Carroll, Hermiston, Ore.;
brother Tyler Carroll, Herm-
iston, Ore.; grandpar-
ents Janet Cooley,
Irrigon, Ore., and
Dwayne and Gerry
Carroll, Hermiston,
Ore.; and numer-
ous aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Matt was pre-
ceded in death by his
grandfather, William “Bill”
Cooley.
A festival of life for Mat-
thew will be held on Satur-
day, August 25, 2018, at 4
p.m. at his grandmother’s
home, 280 N.E. Washington
Ave., Irrigon, Oregon.
Please sign the online
condolence book at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
Arrangements by Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston.
DEATHS
Murriena R. ‘Murrie’ Barreras
Hermiston
Oct. 6, 1949 - Aug. 9, 2018
Murriena R. “Murrie” Barreras, 68, of Hermiston died
Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at her home. She was born Oct.
6, 1949, in San Jose, California. A graveside service will
be held Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston
Cemetery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermis-
ton. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
John I. ‘Jack’ Bozarth
Boardman
April 20, 1941 - Aug. 19, 2018
John I. “Jack” Bozarth, 77, of Boardman died Sunday,
Aug. 19, 2018, at his home. He was born April 20, 1941,
in Woodland, Washington. A private family burial will
be held at the Riverview Cemetery, Boardman. Arrange-
ments by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online
condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Randy E. Brangham
Hermiston
Aug. 29, 1952 - Aug. 6, 2018
Randy E. Brangham, 65, of Hermiston died Mon-
day, Aug. 6, 2018, at his home. He was born Aug. 29,
1952, in Evanston, Wyoming. A celebration of life will
be held Saturday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Pub-
lic Library conference room (downstairs). Arrangements
by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condo-
lence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
James ‘Odie’ Wilcox
Hermiston
April 23, 1935 - Aug. 16, 2018
James “Odie” Wilcox, 83, of Hermiston died Thurs-
day, Aug. 16, 2018, in Hermiston. He was born April 23,
1935, in Heppner. A family gathering will be held. Private
burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements
by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condo-
lence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
POLICE LOG
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14
7:07 a.m. — A missing person
was reported at Northeast Quail
Court.
8:19 a.m. — An assault was
reported at Southwest Eighth Street.
9:51 a.m. — A male ran away
from Northeast Quail Court.
7:06 p.m. — A drunk driver was
reported at South First Place.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
9:44 a.m. — Someone may have
put super glue in the caller’s locks on
East Main Street.
2:47 p.m. — There was a fight
between two people at a gas pump
on West Highland Avenue.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16
11:31 p.m. — A man was drink-
ing Modelo beer and swerving all
over the road on North First Street
while driving a silver or grey Toy-
ota Tacoma.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
10:58 p.m. — There was a noise
complaint that turned into harass-
ment, on Northeast Sixth Street.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
9:32 p.m. — Shots fired were
reported on West Orchard Avenue —
two shots, four shots one time, then
five shots.
9:44 p.m. — Two men were
reported driving drunk on West
Hermiston Avenue.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19
12:03 p.m. — Possible child
abuse or neglect was reported at
Northeast Quail Court.
8:03 p.m. — Shots fired were
reported at Southwest Butte Drive.
10:47 p.m. — A drunk driver was
reported at North First Street.
MONDAY, AUGUST 20
5:06 a.m. — Police conducted
a death investigation at West Laird
Avenue.
12:02 p.m. — An employee found
three sets of keys in the garbage at
Desert Rose, on East Main Street.
3:15 p.m. — A suicidal sub-
ject was reported on West Division
Avenue.
All addresses are in Hermiston
unless otherwise noted.
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BACK TO
SCHOOL
Norma Vale Reeves
Busler, 85, lifelong resident
of Umatilla, Ore., passed
away peacefully August 18,
2018, in Spokane, Wash.,
with her family at
her side.
Norma was born
at home in Uma-
tilla to Ernest T. and
Florence
Rachel
Reeves on January
25, 1933. Norma
grew up with her Busler
five siblings on
the family farm. She was
extremely close to her broth-
ers and sisters, taking care
of all of them at one time
or another as they aged and
needed assistance.
While growing up Norma
was active in Umatilla High
School events. She played
sports, played in the band,
was a cheerleader and was
valedictorian of her grad-
uating class. She was also
a member of the Umatilla
High School alumni associ-
ation for many years.
In 1952 Norma married
Donald A. Andersen. They
had to two children, David
Andersen of Portland, Ore.,
and Dawn Andersen Watts
of Spokane, Wash. Don and
Norma later divorced.
She returned to her birth-
place and went to work at the
Umatilla Army Depot where
she eventually worked her
way up to become a supervi-
sor supply clerk. She retired
from the Army Depot after
33 years of rising at 4:30
a.m. so she could carpool
to work. Norma’s children
were her pride and joy and
she worked tirelessly to pro-
vide for them with the assis-
tance of her mother, sisters
and brothers.
Norma dearly loved the
Lord, her church, and her
church family. She became
a member of the Uma-
tilla Community Presby-
terian Church in the 1960s
and was a lifetime member.
She held many positions at
the church, serving as Sun-
day school teacher, session
member and choir director,
to name a few. Her grand-
children all thought she
“owned the church.” Until
her recent illness, she was
the “go-to” person for said
church.
Norma attended all of her
children’s events when they
were growing up. She did
the same for all of her grand-
children, at least as much as
her schedule would allow.
All her grandchildren’s
friends knew her as Grandma
Norma, the grandma with
the “purple hair” and pink
umbrella. Over the years,
Norma traveled thousands
of miles between Portland
and Colfax, Wash., to see
her children and grandchil-
dren. She also spearheaded
several trips to Illinois to
visit extended family. Those
trips with her sisters, nieces
and daughter were very spe-
cial to her.
Family was very import-
ant to Norma, so were her
friends. She not only had
friends her own age, but also
had friends that her children
introduced to her. Some of
the best times Norma expe-
rienced late in life were
visits from her fam-
ily friends, her pastor,
her nieces and her sis-
ter, Jeannie (Reeves)
Creamer. Sister Jeannie
was a constant support
and companion when
her time allowed. The
two would often sit
and do crossword puz-
zles, play Yahtzee, or read
books.
Norma enjoyed good
health most of her life until
the winter of 2016, when she
was diagnosed with cancer.
Even after several surger-
ies, radiation and treatments,
Norma remained at peace
with her circumstances and
her faith and family car-
ried her through the rough
spots. Following her diag-
nosis, Norma moved to Spo-
kane to live with her daugh-
ter and son-in-law. They
were joined by her grand-
son, Tim, and his wife, Alex-
andrea, a few months later
as they began the process
of building their home. Her
great-granddaughter, Mazie,
represented the fourth gen-
eration in the household and
knew her simply as G.G.
(Great-Grandma).
Norma was a wonder-
ful mother, daughter, grand-
mother, sister, friend, and
believer. She always gave of
her time and never expected
anything in return. She had
a servant’s heart and always
found a way to help some-
one in need. She will be
missed on this earth, but we
know she will be with all
those she loved who have
passed before her.
Norma is survived by her
son, Dave Andersen of Port-
land, Ore., and her daugh-
ter Dawn (Andersen) Watts
of Spokane, Wash. She is
also survived by one sis-
ter, Jeannie Creamer, four
grandchildren (Keith, Tim,
Kristin and Drew), and one
great-grandchild (Mazie).
She was preceded in death
by her mother and father,
Florence and Ernest Reeves;
two brothers, Harold and
Bennie Reeves; and two sis-
ters, Dottie (Reeves) Ste-
phens and Patsy (Reeves)
Hutchinson.
If you wish to honor
Norma with a memorial
donation, you may contrib-
ute to the Umatilla Commu-
nity Presbyterian Church,
Umatilla Alumni associa-
tion or the American Cancer
Society.
A celebration of life for
Norma will be held at 11
a.m. on Saturday, August 25,
2018, at the Umatilla Com-
munity Presbyterian, at 14
Martin Drive. A private fam-
ily burial will be at Sunset
Hills Cemetery, Umatilla,
Oregon.
Please sign the online
condolence book at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
Arrangements by Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston.
BIRTHS
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
AUG. 8, 2018
RULE — Barbra J. Keslar and Shawn I. Rule of Hep-
pner: a girl, Kara Renee Rule.
AUG. 11, 2018
FISHER — Rachael L. Fisher and Kristopher T.
Fisher of Stanfield: a girl, McKenna Lynn Fisher.
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Sam Esterbloom passed He grew Sweet Peas for his
away peacefully in his wife Jane and shared hun-
sleep and went home to be dreds of bouquets through-
out the Boardman
with Jesus his sav-
ior on August 15th in
community.
Boardman, Oregon,
He was dedi-
cated to his Christian
at the age of 90 years.
beliefs and spent his
Sam was born in
adult life sharing the
Bonita,
California
gospel with others.
on a farm. His par-
ents were some of the
For many years, Sam
founding settlers in Esterbloom
developed a prayer
the area. He grew
book. He prayed for
up with a love of
hundreds of people
sports and farming
every day. If you
knew Sam Ester-
that stayed with
bloom, or he knew
him his whole
you, you were most
life. He became a
likely included in
Christian in 1951.
He entered the Army in his daily prayer book. He
1952 and served two years loved being able to continue
in Alaska as a medic. He this after he became bedrid-
and some other men formed den. He gave many of us a
an outreach group called love of gardening and a love
the Christian Servicemen of of the Lord that will be with
the Northern Lights. They us forever.
He is survived by his
started a Youth for Christ
chapter and many received wife Jane; seven daugh-
Jesus into their hearts and ters: Sandee Relph, Joy
McCaslin, Debbie Radie
lives.
He and his wife Jane (Dave Radie), Deanna
moved his family to Falls Camp (Mike Camp), Dana
City, Oregon, in 1976. Sam, Fetter (Larry Fetter), Donna
Jane and their daughters Boackle (Gary Boackle) and
enjoyed almost 20 years in Darla Irwin (Kevin Irwin);
Falls City and the fellowship son Mike Esterbloom;
of the Bridgeport Commu- 28 grandchildren; and 25
nity Chapel congregation.
great-grandchildren.
Thank you for all your
In 1992, Sam moved the
family to Boardman, Ore- love and support. — Jane
gon. He was one of the orig- Esterbloom and family
inal employees of Board-
“Jesus and me, Praise the
man Foods and continued Lord” — Sam Esterbloom
his employment there for
In lieu of flowers, please
over 20 years. He loved the give to New Hope Com-
team and supported them munity Church, Ameri-
with prayers and frequent can Missionary Fellowship
visits after his retirement. of Hermiston or American
The family attended Board- Missionary Fellowship of
man Community Church Falls City, Oregon.
A Celebration of Life
and New Hope Community
Church and were blessed by will be held Sunday, August
the love for the Lord and the 26 at 2:00 p.m. at New
commitment to the people in Hope Community Church in
Hermiston, Oregon. Private
the area.
His love of gardening was burial will be at Willamette
apparent to all who knew National Cemetery, Port-
him. He gardened avidly land, Oregon.
Please sign the online
and loved to share the abun-
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Arrangements by Burns
tomatoes, squash, cucum-
bers, peppers and melons Mortuary of Hermiston,
were among his favorites. Oregon.
Billie ‘Sue’ Tolan
Hermiston
August 31, 1940 - August 16, 2018
Billie “Sue” Tolan of
Hermiston was born August
31, 1940, in Spencerville,
Oklahoma, the daughter of
Wallace and Jessie (Noel)
Ammons. She passed
away in Hermiston
on August 16, 2018,
at the age of 77.
As a young child,
Sue moved with her
family to the com-
munity of Mayville,
Oregon. She lived Tolan
in Mayville through-
out her childhood, attend-
ing grade school in Mayville
and high school in Condon.
She has resided in Hermis-
ton for many years.
Sue worked in various
fields throughout her career,
the most recent being a spe-
cial educational assistant at
Hermiston High School.
Sue enjoyed gardening
and taking trips to the beach
and to the family cabin in
Starkey with her family. She
was a longtime member of
Our Lady of Angels Cath-
olic Church and actively
involved with the Catholic
Daughters.
Sue married James Tolan
in Hermiston, Oregon. She
was preceded in death by
husband, James; her parents;
sister Helen Audette Owens;
infant granddaughter Claire
Michelle; and infant grand-
son Charles Gaston Lilly.
She is survived by son
John (Debra) Tolan of La
Grande; daughter Debra
Rene` (Dr. Michael) Harris
of Bend; daughter Colleen
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