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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 OBITUARIES LETTER TO THE EDITOR Barbara R. Ackerman William Harry ‘Bill’ Jeppe Hermiston January 19, 1946 - November 24, 2018 Eugene April 11, 1936 - November 18, 2018 Barbara R. Ackerman of husband of 54 years, Leon- Hermiston was born January ard; children Kathy Ack- 19, 1946, in La Grande, Ore- erman, Wade Ackerman gon, the youngest of 16 chil- and Angie Ackerman; two dren born to John and Treasa granddaughters, Britney and DeFries. She passed Lauren Ackerman; away in Hermiston and numerous sib- lings and extended on Saturday, Novem- ber 24, 2018, at the family members. age of 72. She was preceded in Barbara moved death by her daugh- with her family from ter, Brenda. La Grande to Herm- A funeral service iston in the early Ackerman will be held at 11:00 1950s. She attended a.m. Friday, Novem- school in Hermiston and ber 30, 2018, at Living graduated from Hermiston Faith Church, 1611 Diago- High School in the class of nal Blvd., Hermiston, Ore. 1964. After high school, she Burial will follow in Herm- married Leonard Ackerman iston Cemetery. Family suggest memorial on September 9, 1964, in Lewiston, Idaho. The couple donations be made to Living made their home in Herm- Faith Church. iston where she has resided Arrangements by Burns since. Mortuary of Hermiston. Barbara’s interests To leave an online condo- included her family, quilting lence for the family please go to www.burnsmortuary- and cooking. She is survived by her hermistom.com Donald Gene ‘Donn’ Walls Hermiston April 1, 1939 - November 16, 2018 Donald Gene “Donn” Walls passed peacefully November 16, 2018. He was born April 1, 1939, in La Grande, Ore- gon. His parents were Elbert and Eleanor Walls. Donn started his education in Hermis- ton when the family moved here during Walls the war, his father working on the construction of the Umatilla Ord- nance Depot. Gas- oline was rationed and the commute back and forth to La Grande became a hardship. Donn’s parents were forever exchanging sugar ration stamps for gas- oline ration stamps in order to commute. His parents purchased 40 acres from Mr. Cooney around 1945 and built a home there that remains in the family. Donn attended Umatilla schools and graduated from UHS in 1957. He went on to Oregon State University and graduated from there four years later with a bachelor’s in animal science. Donn worked for Pfizer for many years after he graduated from OSU and lived in Ari- zona. While living in Ari- zona he indulged in his love for Arabian horses, raising them and showing them. Donn remained active with the Umatilla High School Alumni Associa- tion and served as an officer and board member for many years. UHSAA is a 501(3) s corporation whose main purpose is awarding schol- arships to students desir- ing higher education. Donn repeatedly mentioned that a $50 scholarship from Union Pacific Railroad was the incentive he needed to put himself through four years of college. When Donn attended OSU, he rented living space where he worked at the col- lege greenhouse. He loved working with the beautiful plants and flowers, and he created an aviary with many varieties of birds. He was an “artist in action” and created a paradise-like atmosphere. His experience while liv- ing in the college green- house led him to own and operate a florist shop and an additional tea house and gift shop in Danville, California. He sold the two shops in California and moved back to Hermiston in 1988 to spend time with his mother during her remaining years. Donn had a passion for HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS real estate so he attended the classes, obtaining real- tor status, and went to work for Universal ERA Realty. An opportu- nity arose for him to purchase his own real estate company, so he became a Century 21 office. Donn received many awards over the years, from Centu- rion Producer 2005, to president-elect of our local real estate board in 2002, then president of the board in 2003, and Realtor of the Year in 2008. Donn’s gen- uine desire to assist clients with their real estate needs became so well known; Donn no longer needed national advertising, so he became an independent Hermiston Realty. His long- time friend Travis Rock manages Hermiston Prop- erty Management, and his staff and designated broker Sandy Allen will continue to fulfill Donn’s client’s needs within Hermiston Realty. Donn was an exchange student to British Hondu- ras while in college and he also served in the National Guard. Donn was an avid supporter of promotions and fund-raising events that ben- efited the community. He was president of Hermiston Kiwanis and looked forward to his projects planned for the year. Donn is survived by sis- ter Betty Nobles (Clyde) of Umatilla; brother Gary Walls (Kathy) of Ione; nieces Kimberly Nobles of Herm- iston, Kristi Nobles-Fisher (Steve) of Bellevue, Wash., and Senie Harris (Bobby) of Irrigon; many grand-nieces and -nephews; and his long- time friend Travis Rock. Donn never married or had children of his own, but his compassion and love for his family and friends and their children regarded him as their “favorite uncle!” Donn was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, con- tributions in Donn’s mem- ory may be made to UHS Alumni Association schol- arship fund, P.O. Box 1144, Umatilla, OR 97882 or Kiwanis, P.O. Box 375, Hermiston, OR 97838. A celebration of life service was held Mon- day, November 26, 2018, at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Please sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Imagine The Difference You Can Make DONATE YOUR CAR Born April 11, 1936, in Dillon, Montana, as Wil- liam Harry Jeppe, “Bill” has recently left us to join his late wife, Jane, in the hereafter. Following a stint serving our country in the U.S. Navy, Bill returned to Herm- Jeppe iston, Ore- gon, where he met and mar- ried Sandra Jean Walpole in 1957. Together they had four children. Bill spent the bulk of his career in the airline industry, retiring from Alaska Airlines. Married to his second wife, Jane, for nearly 40 years, they enjoyed yachting and their membership in a yacht club. At one point Bill rose to be commodore of the Tacoma Yacht Club. Later, they settled in Polson, Montana, where they became very active in the community. Whether it was at the Chamber of Commerce, with the Water Res- cue, or the local Port Polson Players, he was always involved in something. After Jane’s pass- ing Bill moved to Eugene, Oregon, to be closer to two of his daughters. Through sheer wit, will and, some would say, stubbornness he was able to enjoy an independent and active lifestyle. Bill is survived by his first wife; daughters Kelly, Toni and Jill;, son Jeff; two grandchildren, Collin and Timothy; one great-grand- daughter, Maddison; and two stepchildren, Del Rae and Mike. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Bill’s name to Port Polson Players, P.O. Box 1152, Polson, MT 59860. DEATH NOTICES Bonny Kay Abel Hermiston Aug. 8, 1970 - Nov. 23, 2018 Bonny Kay Abel, 48, of Hermiston died unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at her home. She was born August 8, 1970, in La Grande. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Jerry D. Fritts Irrigon March 26, 1951 - Nov. 21, 2018 Jerry D. Fritts, 67, of Irrigon died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at his home. He was born March 26, 1951, in Nyssa. A private family gathering will be held. Arrange- ments by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Barbara L. ‘Barb’ Gilleese Hermiston May 21, 1940 - Nov. 22, 2018 Barbara L. “Barb” Gilleese, 78, of Hermiston died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Richland, Wash. She was born May 21, 1940, in Yakima, Washington. A family gathering will be held. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. George J. Hieter Jr. Kennewick, Wash. June 10, 1964 - Nov. 23, 2018 Former Hermiston resident George J. Hieter Jr., 54, of Kennewick, Wash., died Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, near Hermiston. He was born June 10, 1964, in Portland. Ser- vices will be announced at a later time. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Francisco Lozano Renteria Hermiston Sept. 25, 1951 - Nov. 19, 2018 Francisco Lozano Renteria, 67, of Hermiston died Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Hermiston. He was born Sept. 25, 1951, in Mexico. A funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermis- ton. Burial will be at a later time in Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. POLICE LOG 6:15 p.m. — A runaway was reported at West Juniper Avenue. SATURDAY, NOV. 24 1:18 p.m. — An unconscious woman was laying in a driveway on N. First Street. TUESDAY, NOV. 20 10:59 a.m. — An assault was reported on East Main Street. 5:45 p.m. — A possibly suicidal subject was reported at Southwest 11th Street. 6:09 p.m. — A suicidal sub- ject was reported at West McKen- zie Avenue. SUNDAY, NOV. 25 12:06 p.m. — A suicidal sub- ject was reported at Northwest 11th Street. 12:28 p.m. — A party at North- east Skyview Court and Northeast Fourth Street was reported, with loud music, traffic and juveniles. 1:59 p.m. — Shots fired were reported on West Orchard Avenue. 3:20 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported at West Sunland Avenue. MONDAY, NOV. 26 11:21 a.m. — A caller at North- west 11th Street and Elm Avenue had questions about the new traffic lights and how to properly use them. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21 1:24 p.m. — A homeless woman was trespassed from a business on South First Street. 8:13 p.m. — A fight was reported on North First Place. THURSDAY, NOV. 22 4:39 p.m. — A suicidal subject was reported on South Highway 395. 6:57 p.m. — A suicidal sub- ject was reported at Southwest 11th Street. FRIDAY, NOV. 23 EARTHLINK INTERNET HIGH SPEED INTERNET 1-844-533-9173 FREE TOWING TAX DEDUCTIBLE Enjov big-time Internet speeds without spending big bucks! 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Thanks for the votes I really care about Hermiston and the surrounding communities. I am truly fortunate to be part of the city government in Hermiston. It is an honor to be re-elected to serve a third term as city councilor. I will continue to listen and serve all citizens in this great city. Thank you to each and every one of you for your vote and support. LORI DAVIS HERMISTON SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letters Policy: Letters to the Editor is a forum for the Hermiston Herald readers to express themselves on local, state, national or world issues. Brevity is good, but longer letters should be kept to 250 words. Letters must be original and signed by the writer or writers. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Writers should include a telephone number so they can be reached for questions. Only the letter writer’s name and city of residence will be published. COURTS Sentences PENDLETON — The follow- ing sentences have been imposed in Umatilla Coun- ty courts: FELONY •Chisa Lea Leicht, 26, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Possession of Metham- phetamine: sentenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanc- tion units, 30 maximum jail units, 80 hours community service, $500 fine and $1,00 fine-suspended (condition- al discharge). •Jerardo Pedro Sital Jr., 20, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Assault III: sentenced to 3 years probation, 180 sanction units, 90 maxi- mum jail units, 100 hours community service, $50 fine and $1,500 fine-sus- pended, plus restitution to be determined. MISDEMEANOR •Ciara Garyann Kowals- ki, 28, Stanfield, pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 50 days jail, 130 days jail-suspended, 3 years pro- bation, $1,755 fine, $4,750 fine-suspended and 3 years driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Reckless Driving: sentenced to $100 fine and 90 days driver’s li- cense suspension. Suits Filed PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (in- terest, court costs and fees not listed): •Ray Klein Inc. dba Profes- sional Credit Service vs. Brenda L. Walker: seeks $3,091.89. •Ana Lidia Orozco vs. Lamb Weston Inc.: seeks $115,000. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Ju- lieanne and Bernard Lind of Umatilla: seeks $404.70. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Cathine E. Brenaman and Gilbert A. Torres of Hermis- ton: seeks $323. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Drucilla R. Califf: seeks $1,049.21. tega of Hermiston: seeks $6,060.36. •Portfolio Recovery Associ- ates LLC vs. Nancy Flores of Hermiston: seeks $794.58. •Portfolio Recovery Asso- ciates LLC vs. Kasandra L. Sandoval of Hermiston: seeks $876.99. •Portfolio Recovery As- sociates LLC vs. Leah J. Carver of Hermiston: seeks $2,930.95. •Credits Inc. vs. Misael Tena Bazan of Boardman: seeks $5,035.09. •Portfolio Recovery Associ- ates LLC vs. Richard J. See- wer of Hermiston: seeks $1,403.23. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Dana Hartman: seeks $3,257.55. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Angel Sanchez: seeks $3,251.95. Judgments PENDLETON — The follow- ing judgments have been rendered in Umatilla Coun- ty courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Guadalupe P. Ramirez of Hermiston: judgment for $3,258.45. •OneMain Financial Groups LLC vs. Alexis Almonte of Hermiston: judgment for $1,069.71. •Credits Inc. vs. Tasha and Troy Bleyenberg of Herm- iston: judgment for $578.11. •Credits Inc. vs. Stacey Hinz of Hermiston: judgment for $953.44. •Credits Inc. vs. Raymond and Jessica Aguilar of Hermiston: judgment for $531.95. •Credits Inc. vs. Daisy Palo- mino of Umatilla: judgment for $741.61. •Credits Inc. vs. Irving Ma- cias of Umatilla: judgment for $4,746.59. •Credits Inc. vs. Ashley and William McAdams of Umatilla: judgment for $1,369.18. Divorces •Portfolio Recovery Associ- ates LLC vs. Sarah Cook of Hermiston: seeks $978.41. PENDLETON — Divorce de- crees were signed in Uma- tilla County Courts for: •Portfolio Recovery Asso- ciates LLC vs. Marlena M. White of Hermiston: seeks $1,165.96. Shawn Eugene Elwood of Hermiston and Jessamen Myshel Elwood of Umatilla. •Portfolio Recovery Associ- ates LLC vs. Maria Torres of Umatilla: seeks $1,462.91. •Portfolio Recovery Associ- ates LLC vs. Karina Torres of Hermiston: seeks $844.98. •Cach LLC vs. Daniel M. Nance of Umatilla: seeks $4,429.97. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Tawni Willis of Hermiston: seeks $916.31. •Portfolio Recovery Asso- ciates LLC vs. Amanda Or- Marriages PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have been regis- tered in Umatilla County for: Robert Ray Grindstaff, 45, and Christina Jean Mad- dox, 43, both of Hermiston. Tyler Doyle Church, 28, and Kara Michelle Nichols, 27, both of Hermiston. Jason Christopher Baron, 44, and Elizabeth Marie Fouts, 27, both of Hermis- ton. The family of Larry Ross would like to thank our friends, family, church members, and community for the outpouring of love, flowers, meals and monetary contributions made in his honor. We are overwhelmed with the kindness shown to us during this time of great loss.
