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
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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.
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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
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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.