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A5 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM RECORDS OBITUARIES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 DEATH NOTICES LaGreta Esther Johnson Diana L. Hollingsworth Nita C. Mills Hermiston December 11, 1937 — December 31, 2018 Hermiston February 8, 1950 — January 10, 2019 Stanfield April 8, 1929 — Jan. 13, 2019 LaGreta Esther Johnson, for her many years of service 81 years of age and long- for the John Vange Hospice time resident of Hermis- program here in Hermiston. ton, Oregon, passed away She will be remembered on December 31, 2018, at with love and affection by 8:45 p.m. her husband Louis; daugh- ter Pam; sons Mark LaGreta Bloom was born on Decem- (Kimberly) and ber 11, 1937, in Michael (Sherilyn); Union, Oregon, to her eight grandchil- dren: Ashley Rosales Haskell and Ellen (Sean Abdallah), Bloom. She was pre- ceded in death by her Chloe (Trevor Con- gleton), Ericka (Pat- Johnson three siblings: Beu- rick Kirk), Joshua, lah Otzenberger, Jim Wyatt, Whit- Bloom and Naomi Larkin. Megan, She married her best friend ney, and Walker; and four Louis Johnson in Pendle- great-grandchildren: Hadd- ton, Oregon, on October 6, assah Abdallah, Ellanorah 1957, and they enjoyed 61 Abdallah, Julius Johnson years of marriage together. and Oliver Johnson, as well Her first two children of as the many people whose three, both current Hermis- life she touched. ton residents, are Dr. Pamela A celebration of life ser- Johnson and Mark Johnson, vice was held on Satur- and her youngest child is day, January 12, 2019, at Michael Johnson who lives 3:30 p.m. at the First Chris- tian Church, 775 W. High- in Yakima, Washington. She spent the majority of land Ave., Hermiston, OR her life caring not only for 97838. A private family her own husband, children, burial will be at the Hermis- and grandchildren but also ton Cemetery. Those who wish may to the many people that came contributions in into her life. She was a char- make ter member of the Herm- LaGreta’s memory to Vange iston Seventh-day Adven- John Memorial Hospice, tist Church and attended 645 W. Orchard Ave., Suite there almost every Sabbath 300, Hermiston, OR 97838. until her death. She will be Please leave online con- remembered for her hard dolences for LaGreta’s fam- and diligent work in the inte- ily at burnsmortuaryhermis- rior remodel of the Hermis- ton.com. Arrangements by ton SDA Church as well as Burns Mortuary. Diana L. Hollingsworth sworth, Hermiston, Ore; was born on February 8, daughters Dawn Knouse 1950, in Hutchinson, Kan- and her husband Roger, sas, to parents Max and Mil- Salem, Ore., and Michelle dred Collins Luna. She died Gonzales, Ramona, Calif.; on January 10, 2019, at her sisters Patricia Phillips, San home in Hermiston, Diego, Calif., and Oregon, at the age of Rene Luna, Oak 68 years. Harbor, Wash.; best Diana’s father friend and the person was in the mil- who introduced her itary so conse- to Dennis, Kathleen quently she was Davenport, Tucson, raised and attended Hollingsworth Ariz.; grandchildren schools through- Marcus, Matthew, out the United States and Tiana, Michael and Jesse; in the Philippines. She was great-grandchildren Jase and united in marriage to Dennis Noah; and numerous nieces Hollingsworth on November and nephews. 7, 1992, in San Diego, Cali- Diana was preceded in fornia, where she worked as death by her parents. a medical assistant, as the A celebration of life ser- manager of a donut shop, and vice will be held on Thurs- as a bartender. They moved day, January 17, 2019, at to Oak Harbor, Washington, 10 a.m. at Burns Mortu- in 1993 and then to Denver, ary chapel, Hermiston, Ore- Colorado, before moving to gon. Burial will follow at the Salem, Oregon, in 2003. In Hermiston Cemetery, Herm- 2011 they settled in Herm- iston, Oregon. iston, Oregon, where they Those who wish may have lived since. make contributions in She enjoyed reading, Diana’s memory to Amer- cooking, the peacefulness ican Heart Association or of just sitting and listening American Lung Association. Please leave an online to her pond, her fur babies, and cherished spending time condolence for Diana’s fam- ily at burnsmortuaryhermis- with her grandchildren. She is survived by her ton.com. Arrangements by husband, Dennis Holling- Burns Mortuary. Nita C. Mills, 89, of Stanfield, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Yuma, Ariz. She was born April 8, 1929, in Port- land. Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston: leave condolences at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Donna Cornell Casper Muldoon Vancouver, Wash. August 2, 1937 — December 30, 2019 Charles A. ‘Bill’ Bloodsworth Hermiston August 7, 1932 — January 9, 2019 Charles A. “Bill” Blood- sworth was born on August 7, 1932, in Wallowa, Oregon, to parents Charles and Eula Crossler Bloodsworth. He died on January 9, 2019, at his home in Herm- iston, Oregon, at the age of 86 years. Bill was raised and attended schools in Wal- lowa and later Lexington, Oregon, until his senior year. He graduated from Heppner High School in 1950 where he played basketball. Bill started his lifelong career of farming right out of high school with a brief interruption when he served in the United States Army in Korea. After his honor- able discharge he moved to Hermiston, Oregon, to con- tinue farming as well as rais- ing cattle for many years. Bill was united in mar- riage to Jeanie Williams on August 17, 1958, in Herm- iston, Oregon. They had a son, Billy, who like his father had a passion for farming and ranching and worked together for many years. Bill enjoyed working and hunting. He was a member of the Heppner Elks Lodge #358. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie Bloodsworth, Hermis- ton, Ore., as well as numer- ous nieces and nephews. Bill was pre- ceded in death by his parents; son Billy Bloodsworth; brother Jim Blood- sworth; and sister Iris Campbell. Special thank you to Jose Salas, Bill’s right hand man, and to Virginia Blade, his caregiver. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Lexington Ceme- tery, Lexington, Oregon. Those who wish may make contributions in Bill’s memory to Vange John Memorial Hospice Educa- tion Fund c/o Burns Mortu- ary of Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, OR 97838 Please leave online con- dolences for Bill’s family at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Kathleen ‘Katy’ Schroder The Dalles October 25, 1933 — December 25, 2018 Katy Schroder was man of Fairfax, Virginia, born in October 25, 1933, and Zackary Schroder of in Hermiston, Oregon, to Milwaukie, Oregon; and 12 Harry and Laura Kelley. great-grandchildren. On December 25, Katy and Bob left 2018, she peace- a legacy in their love fully passed from for family and peo- ple. They modeled this earth to eter- nity at the age of 85, marriage and truly to be welcomed by enjoyed each oth- er’s company. Until Jesus and her hus- band, Bob, who the day he passed, he Schroder passed into eternity still referred to Mom on October 28, 2009. as his bride. They got married June She has entered eter- 26, 1953, in San Luis nity and celebrated Christ- Obispo, California. At the mas with Jesus and her love. time she passed away, she Although we will miss her, lived in The Dalles, Oregon. we know we will join her She resided in Hermiston, and Grandpa in eternity one Pendleton, Ontario, Beaver- day. We can only imagine creek, Gladstone, Boardman the laughter and love shared and Condon, Oregon. walking with Grandpa hand Katy is survived by her in hand again. children Vicki Winters of Katy had a kind heart. Condon, Oregon, Steve She cared about her family (Sheila) and others deeply. Her hon- Schroder of Milwaukie, esty and integrity could be Oregon, and Kelley (Jane) seen by all. Schroder of Leesburg, Vir- A celebration service will ginia; grandchildren Norie be held on January 19, 2019, (Bryan) Wright of Con- at United Church of Christ, don, Oregon, Herb (Chel- 110 S. Church St., Condon, sea) Winters of Fossil, Ore- Oregon, at 2 p.m. gon, Stephanie (Jeff) Bakos You may sign the online of Pearl, Mississippi, Kel- condolence book at www. ley Renee (Luke) Dauber- sweeneymortuary.com. Donna Cornell Casper also building homes and Muldoon died December a health care center in the 30, 2018, at the age of 81 in Dominican Republic for Vancouver, Washington. She an organization that their was surrounded by her fam- dear friend Gene is a part of ily and loved ones. She lost called Providing Opportu- her battle with Lung cancer nity for Self-Improvement. after almost three years. In In the last months of Don- those years she had immea- na’s life, she was able to surable optimism, visit Shriners Hospi- tal and see firsthand courage and hope. what her donation Donna was born had gone to. In her August 2, 1937, in words, this was one Yakima, Washing- ton, and considered on of her most spe- cial moments. Umatilla her home- town. She was born Muldoon The most memo- rable times, accord- to John and Annie Muldoon. She was the fifth ing to conversations with of seven children. Sadly, Donna, were of the count- Donna is preceded in death less hours on their boat mar- by sisters Billie, Jean and lin fishing with her son Tim Harriet and brothers Edward and granddaughter April in and John. She is survived Hawaii. She said that in the by her sister and best friend summers she enjoyed travel- ing in their motorhomes and Leona Maddock. Donna met James Casper spending time with friends. in 1952 and they married She and Jim spent winters in 1956. They were proud in the desert along with her parents of two sons, Tim- sister Lee and other trea- othy and Kim. Unfortu- sured friends. She was all nately, Kim and Tim pre- about family. She loved any- ceded them in death. Kim thing to do with family and had twins, a girl and a boy, her home was always open McKenzie and Taylor. Tim to all family and friends. had one daughter, April. The Many referred to Donna grandchildren were Donna’s and Jim’s house as a sec- pride and joy. They never ond home. In her and Jim’s lived apart from her and she life, they opened their home was always part of every- to their daughters-in-law, thing they did. She meant nieces, nephews, sisters the world to her grandchil- and all extended family and dren and brought a deep and friends. This meant so much unconditional love to their to Donna and she treasured lives. all of those relationships. Donna also had three Grandma said that she got great-grandchildren, and the most enjoyment spend- one on the way! April’s chil- ing time with her grand- dren Kimber, Kindrick and children. They loved travel- Easton shared treasured and ing to California and going very special relationships on many “grandma vaca- with her and were able to tions” along with her sister spend many years creating Lee and her grandchildren. memories. Before her pass- One activity that Donna had ing she was able to know that so much fun doing was tak- she had a fourth great-grand- ing trips to the casino. She child on the way from McK- seemed to always be the enzie and her husband Bran- one to hit the biggest jack- don. She was able to see her pots. Bargain shopping with via ultrasound, which was so family was also a favorite pastime. special to her. Donna had a sense of Jim and Donna spent most of their lives develop- humor that was unmatched. ing properties for apartments She kept us laughing up until and commercial buildings. the last few hours of her life. They were also in the rental The last word spoken from business for many years. her were “I love you.” Donna stayed busy for all of Her strength and will to those years keeping track of live is an inspiration to all all the secretarial and finan- that had the gift of knowing cial work. her. As Donna told her loved They made an amazing ones often, “ I love you to team for over 62 years of the moon and back again.” hard work and unmatched A celebration of life will work ethic. be held on Saturday, Janu- Something that meant ary 26, at 12:30 p.m., fol- so much to both Jim and lowed by a reception, at Donna was giving back. Evergreen Memorial Gar- They had several places that dens, 1101 N.W. 112th Ave- they gave significant char- nue, Vancouver, WA 98684 itable donations to in their (360-892-6060). lives: Meadowood Speech Evergreen Memorial Camp, Shriners Children’s Gardens is in charge of Hospital, St. Jude’s, and arrangements. Patricia D. Moon Hermiston March 17, 1930 — Jan. 7, 2019 Patricia D. Moon, 88, of Hermiston died Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 in Rainier, Oregon. She was born March 17, 1930, in Epoufette, Michigan. A celebration gather- ing will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary; leave condolences at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Gail M. Pullen Irrigon Nov. 19, 1942 — Jan. 7, 2019 Gail M. Pullen, 76, of Irrigon, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, at his home. He was born Nov. 19, 1942, in Sioux City, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. at Life Tributes (Mueller’s), 314 W. First Ave., Kennewick, Wash. A luncheon will be served. Leave condolences at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Richard Craig Ayers Hermiston Feb. 17, 1933 — Jan. 5, 2019 Richard Craig Ayers, 85, of Hermiston, died Satur- day, Jan. 5, 2019, near Hermiston. He was born Feb. 17, 1933, in Walla Walla. A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Assembly of God Church, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston. View the full obituary or leave a condolence at burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. Janetta ‘Darlene’ Huggins Hermiston Jan. 1, 1942 — Jan. 9, 2019 Janetta “Darlene” Huggins, 77, of Hermiston, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at her home. She was born Jan. 1, 1942, in Phoenix, Arizona. A celebration of life ser- vice is pending in Kingman, Arizona. A private burial was at Mountain View Cemetery in Kingman. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary; condolences at burnsmortuaryherm- iston.com. Gordon E. Huntington Plymouth, Wash. Dec. 12, 1937 — Jan. 10, 2019 Former Hermiston resident Gordon E. Huntington, 81, of Plymouth, Wash., died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at his home. He was born Dec. 12, 1937, in Boise, Idaho. At his request, no service will be held. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary; condolences at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Glenda J. Wilcox Hermiston July 17, 1939 — Jan. 10, 2019 Glenda J. Wilcox, 79, of Hermiston, died Thurs- day, Jan. 10, 2019, in Kennewick, Wash. She was born July 17, 1939, in Tacoma, Washington. A private fam- ily service and burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary; condolences at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Gary L. Longhorn Hermiston Jan. 26, 1945 — Jan. 13, 2019 Gary L. Longhorn, 73, of Hermiston, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Kennewick, Wash. He was born Jan. 26, 1945, in Stanfield. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Leave online condolences for the family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston JAN. 1, 2019 BARNES — Audrey H. Guenther and Bobby R. 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