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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.
Barnes of Boardman: a girl, Preslee Hope Barnes.
JAN. 4, 2019
ESTES — Kimberly Manson and Dustin Estes of
Stanfield: a girl, Hanna Estes.
PEDRO — Marla Pedro and Ryan Pedro of Umatilla:
a boy, Paxton Joe Pedro.
JAN. 5, 2019
TERRY — Stephanie E. Cronen and Colter J. Terry
of Hermiston: a boy, Cronen Titus Terry.
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