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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS OBITUARIES John Michael ‘Mike’ Driscoll Alan Stone Grossmiller Thomas Edward Matheson Bullhead City, Ariz. September 23, 1947 - August 29, 2018 Hermiston June 13, 1920 - July 20, 2018 Irrigon/Prineville March 27, 1936 - September 5, 2018 Alan was born on June After 29 years of a happy and 13, 1920, as a tiny preemie fun-filled marriage, Jabudah baby to Charles and Florence passed away on July 3, 2017. Grossmiller. Doctors Al enjoyed cre- ating and designing said he would only in metal, wood and live a few months. lapidary. Al made, Alan passed away designed and sold July 20, 2018, at the pens, coffee, salt and age of 98. pepper grinders, cut- Alan grew up on ting boards, bowls and a family farm, near much more. Al was Eagle Creek, Ore- Grossmiller gon. Alan gradu- a gemologist who ated from Oregon made and designed City High School all kinds of fine jew- elry. Al was master- in 1939, then went ful in his ability to to diesel engineer- ing school in Port- create anything he land. Upon graduation Alan wanted from metal. worked as a machinist in Al is proceeded in death Portland for three years. Alan by his parents Charles and then enlisted in the Army Air Florence Grossmiller and Force and spent 2 1/2 years in his wives Peggy and Jabu- the Aleutian Islands as a nose dah, nephews Cary Gross- gunner on a B24. Al attained miller and Kenneth Bowman, and stepdaughter Pennelope the rank of master sergeant. Upon discharge from the Cano. Al is survived by military Alan moved to Echo, his brother Donald (Mary) Oregon, where his parents Grossmiller of Portland; owned a dairy farm. Alan nieces Nicki (Tom) Pierce, purchased a partnership in a Jonyaln (Michael) Horsesall machine shop in Echo and in and Clydie Johnson, and the early 1950s married Mar- nephew Kelly (Carol) Gross- garita (Peggy) Dahl of Echo. miller, all of Portland; neph- Al sold his part of the ews John Bowman (Donna) machine shop and went to and James Bowman of Uma- work at Boeing’s wind tunnel tilla; and his stepchildren in Seattle. While working for Raymond (Barbara) Miller Boeing Al was assigned the of Portland, and Linda Miller, task of taking the designs and Benjamin Miller and Sheila building the first prototype Cross of Hermiston. A memorial service will space shuttle for the Boeing Space program. In January be held Saturday, September 1983 his wife Peggy passed 29 at 11 a.m. at the Stanfield away and Al retired after Baptist Church, with a meal working 25 years for Boe- following. ing and moved to Hermiston. Donations can be made to In June of 1988 Al married the Hermiston VFW, Rock Jabudah Miller of Hermiston. Hound Club or your favorite Al and Jabudah built charity. a beautiful home north of Please sign the online con- Hermiston, sold it and moved dolence book at burnsmortu- to Baker City. After traveling aryhermiston.com. Arrangements by Burns around the Northwest digging for gems and rocks, in 2002 Mortuary of Hermiston, they returned to Hermiston. Oregon. Thomas Edward Mathe- career as a family practice son was born to Sue and Tom physician. He volunteered his time Matheson in Vinita, Okla- homa. He attended school to the Indian National Finals in Tulsa, Okla., graduating Rodeo in Las Vegas, serving in 1954 from Cen- as one of the attending tral High School. He physicians along with graduated from the his son Blair. He was University of Okla- honored by the rodeo homa with a Bache- in November of 2017 lor of Science in 1958 for his contributions. He married Joyce and then Baylor Med- ical School, complet- (Hensley) Matheson ing his doctorate in Matheson on June 26, 2010, medicine in 1962. He and moved to Irrigon, worked at Methodist hospital Oregon. He enjoyed their in Houston, Texas, and Char- multiple trips to South Amer- ity Hospital in New Orleans, ica, growing tomatoes and La., before he took his first flowers, and sitting on their practice position on The San back porch. He and Joyce Carlos Indian Reservation took many trips around the in Arizona under the Indian United States and getting to Health Service of the United know Joyce’s extended fam- States under the branch of ily. He continued to prac- the U.S. Coast Guard. He tice medicine part-time at then moved to Miami/Globe, St. Anthony’s urgent care Arizona, and worked as the in Pendleton, Oregon, until company physician of the October of 2017. He lost this last battle Miami Inspiration Copper Company until he and his to cancer although he con- family moved to Prineville, quered non-Hodgkin’s lym- Oregon, in 1971. He was in phoma in 1989 and again in private practice at Prineville 1996. He is survived by his wife Medical Clinic and Pioneer Health Care and continued Joyce Matheson (Irrigon, to work as a part-time hos- Ore.) and her many family pitalist at Pioneer Memorial members; his son Dr. Blair Hospital until 2012 when he Matheson and grandchildren retired from the community Morgan and Brady Matheson after 41 years of practice. (North Dakota); his daughter He married Kay Doran Kimberly (Matheson) Crof- Matheson on December 26, check, his son-in-law Dan 1959, in Claremore Okla- Crofcheck, and his grand- homa, and they had two chil- daughters Sarah (Crofcheck) dren, Blair Matheson and Shinkle and her husband Jake Kimberly (Matheson) Crof- Shinkle, (Prineville), and check, and a foster son, Jim Erin Crofcheck and her sig- Oliver. Tom and Kay were nificant other Adam Mackie, married until 2008 when Kay (Bend, Ore.); and his foster lost a long battle with ovar- son Jim Oliver and his fam- ian cancer. ily from Madras Oregon. He His greatest love was is also survived by his sister doing yardwork, reading, Suzanne (John) Burgess of spending time with family, Tyler, Texas, and their daugh- raising bird dogs and he was ter Rebecca and family. He is preceded in death an avid upland bird hunter. He spent time every fall trav- by his first wife, Kay Mathe- eling to North Dakota and son, his mother Sue Apper- Arizona hunting pheasant son, and his father Tom Blair and quail. He loved sports Matheson. He would like to thank his and enjoyed watching his grandchildren, Sarah, Erin, family, friends, patients, staff Morgan and Brady, in all of and colleagues for the many their athletic, extracurricular years of support while prac- ticing medicine and enjoyed and academic activities. He was a member of the living and contributing to the Cherokee Nation of Okla- communities of Prineville, homa and took pride in doc- Pendleton and Irrigon. umenting and sharing his his- Please come celebrate torical knowledge with the Tom Matheson’s life at 11 state of Oklahoma and had a.m. at the Crook County donated a plot of family land High School auditorium on to the state of Oklahoma as a Saturday, October 13 with historical site for the Chero- a gathering to follow at kee Nation. Prineville Golf Club. A sec- He served on the Pioneer ond service will be held Sat- Memorial Hospital Founda- urday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. at tion Board of Directors, was Columbia View Community a member of the American Church in Irrigon, with a lun- Academic of Family Phy- cheon following in the main sicians, and was a found- room downstairs. ing member of the American In lieu of flowers, please Association of Indian Phy- make donations to the Amer- sicians. He was on the advi- ican Academy of Indian sory board for Blue Cross Physicians (aaip.com) or Blue Shield of Oregon and St. Charles Hospice of was considered a mentor to Prineville, 446 N.E. Third St., many of the medical per- Prineville, OR 97754 (www. sonnel in Prineville through- stcharleshealthcare.org/ out his long and prosperous Our-Services/Hospice-Care). John Michael “Mike” Driscoll was born on Sep- tember 23, 1947, in Los Angeles, California. He died peacefully at his home in Bullhead City with his wife Carole, son Tim, daughter Tabby and brother Brian by his side. Mike was the old- est of seven siblings in a Catholic Irish family born to par- Driscoll ents John Miller Driscoll and Helen Marie Driscoll. He met his wife Carole Lee (aka Fluffy) Fay in San Fernando, California, in 1967 and they were mar- ried on November 6, 1969, in Las Vegas. In 1976, Mike moved his family from Saugus, Cali- fornia, to Hermiston, Ore- gon, to raise their children and be involved with the community. During that time he sold institutional groceries and equipment for S.E. Rykoff before retir- ing in 1991. He and Carole bought Frasus Restaurant in 1993 and operated it along with starting TCB Transpor- tation. Mike’s love of driv- ing trucks compelled them to sell Frasus Restaurant in 1998 to put all of their effort into the trucking company. They moved to Bullhead City, Arizona, in November of 2017 to enjoy retirement. Mike’s love for people took him to auctions, wheel- ing and dealing, teasing, giving advice, helping, and being a good listener. Mike loved to go to the car races, driving his own race car in the ’70s, going camping and as he got older he loved to camp with his children and their children. He was always doing things with his grandchildren and enjoyed being surrounded by their laughter and play fighting. Mike was a man of his word and a hand shake sealed any deal. He spoke honestly and from the heart and you best not ask for his opinion unless you were big enough to accept his answer. During his years in Herm- iston he made many friends from all walks of life and was a dad and papa to many in the community. He loved the fair and rodeo and was a silent helper in both along with countless donations for school sports and FFA. A man that lived his life his way! He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carole Lee Driscoll; son Timothy Paul Driscoll Myles (Kim- berley); daughters Cyn- thia Lynne Driscoll (Den- nis Whitaker) and Tabby Akers (Robby), plus a bonus daughter, Karen Michele Primmer (Doug); grandchil- dren Brent Driscoll, Shilo Fay, Deven (Jessie) Pat- rick, Tamara Myles, Kyle Qualls, Sevana (Ethan) Reardon, Derek Whita- ker, Jason (Chrissy) Prim- mer, Jessica (Kris) Jenson, James Primmer, Cody Prim- mer, Savannah Whitaker, Christopher Jones, Court- ney Qualls, Mayakla Akers, Faith Akers and Robby Akers; great-grandchildren Aria Patrick, Quinn Patrick, Cloie Corbin, Gadge Prim- mer, Gunner Primmer and Klay Jenson; brothers Barry (Gina) Driscoll, Neal (Faye) Driscoll and Brian Driscoll; sisters Colleen Wieland and Cathy (Jim) McAlpine; and a number of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Tim- othy Patrick Driscoll; son Michael Andrew Fay; and daughter Tamara Denise Driscoll. Memorial services will be held at Burns Mortuary on September 22, 2018, at 11 a.m. with a celebration of life following at Skip Wal- chli farm, 32697 E. Loop Road, Hermiston. Please sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon. Judith Amanda Reeves Kinney Spokane, Wash. September 1, 2018 Judith Amanda Reeves Kinney passed away Sep- tember 1, 2018, after fighting so hard and so long. We admire her courage, strength and dignity through her battle. As God took her by the hand, she was reluctant to leave, telling the Kinney doctors she was not yet ready to go. Judith is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and family. She will be missed always. In Hermiston, Ore., a committal is scheduled September 15, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Cem- etery. In Spokane, Wash., a memorial service is sched- uled September 22, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. (99204). Rayford Lloyd ‘Bear’ Miears Sr. Hermiston December 29, 1951 - August 5, 2018 Rayford Lloyd “Bear” Miears Sr. was born on December 29, 1951, in Arte- sia, California, to parents Raymond and Aubrey Cook Miears. He died on August 5, 2018, at his home in Herm- iston, Oregon, at the age of 66 years. Bear has lived in the Hermiston, Ore- gon, area since the 1980s. He had a Miears love for motorcy- cles, especially Harleys, and for his many friends who he enjoyed sharing stories with. Bear enjoyed playing poker and cherished spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his sons Ray and his wife Regina, and Tim and his wife Josie; mother Aubrey; brother Gene; sister Shelly; grand- children Carlos, Miranda, Josiah, Brandon and Steph- anie; and numerous nieces and friends. Bear was pre- ceded in death by his father. In memory of Bear, honor him by going for a ride. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Please sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon. DENTAL Itsuratce Physiciats Mutual Itsuratce Compaty A less expetsive way to help get the dettal care you deserve If you’re over 50, you can get coverage for about No wait for preventive care and no deductibles – $1 a day* you could get a checkup tomorrow Keep your own dentist! You can go to any dentist Coverage for over 350 procedures including you want cleanings, exams, fi llings, crowns…even dentures Benjamin Eugene Coombes Hermiston December 11, 1927 - September 7, 2018 On September 7, 2018, (Stanfield Baptist) and also Benjamin Eugene Coombes Child Evangelism Fellow- went to be with his savior ship. He and Doris moved from their small fam- after 90+ years on ily farm in the Stan- this earth. He passed field/Echo Mead- peacefully while sur- rounded by his family. ows early in 2017 to He was born in reside at Sun Terrace Yakama, Washington, in Hermiston. to Oscar and Maude He is survived by Coombes on Decem- his loving wife Doris ber 11, 1927. Many Coombes Coombes; children of his early years Deanna and Mike were spent in and Frantum, David around Baker City, Coombes, Duane Oregon. He went and Elizabeth to high school in Coombes, and Della Stanfield, Oregon, and Tom Jack- son; siblings Jasper distinguishing himself in ath- letics. He graduated in 1947 and Lois Coombes, George (the only four-year letterman Coombes, and Edward and that year). He held the East- Karen Coombes; 11 grand- ern Oregon half-mile track children; 11 great-grand- record for Class B schools for children; and nieces Sheila many years. After graduating, Cross and Linda Miller, who he attended Eastern Oregon were very involved in his life, especially in the later College in La Grande. He worked a number of years. Granddaughter Crystal jobs including felling tim- Coombes relocated to Herm- ber with his brother Jasper iston, Ore., to help grandma and working a lead mine near and grandpa for a time. Ouray, Colorado. He was He was known for his drafted into the United States many unique sayings, pos- Army during the Korean War itive quick humor and self- in 1950 and served honorably taught harmonica skills. He until his discharge, when he will be long remembered for returned home and contin- the joy he brought to those ued to serve in the Oregon around him, and will be National Guard. missed by all. Upon discharge he went to Those who wish may work for the Mayflower Milk make contributions in Ben’s Company in Hermiston, Ore- memory to the Stanfield Bap- gon, where he met his future tist Church, Stanfield, Ore- wife, Doris Ufford. Ben and gon. A celebration of life ser- Doris in their nearly 65 years vice with military honors will together raised four children: be held on Saturday, Septem- Deanna, David, Duane and ber 15, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Della. He worked for May- Stanfield Baptist Church, 310 flower for 21 years and later Wheeler Ave., Stanfield, OR. another 16 years for the Uma- Please sign the online con- tilla County road department. dolence book at burnsmortu- Ben was elected and aryhermiston.com. Arrangements by Burns served on the Stanfield School Board for 10 years. He was Mortuary of Hermiston, very active in his local church Oregon. EARTHLINK INTERNET HIGH SPEED INTERNET you can receive FREE Information Kit 1-877-599-0125 Or www.dental50plus.com/25 Get Connected for as low as Get Connected for as low as 14.95/mo. $ 49.99/mo. 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