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RECORDS Wednesday, March 27, 2019 herMIsTOnheraLd.cOM • A5 OBITUARIES William Raymond ‘Willie’ Webster Suzanne Morrow Toll Echo Clackamas Hermiston April 28, 1950 — March 16, 2019 November 23, 1948 — March 17, 2019 June 27, 1939 — March 10, 2019 William Raymond “Wil- can Legion Post #37 and the lie” Webster, formerly of V.F.W. Post #4750 of Herm- Umatilla, was born April 28, iston. He was a compassion- 1950, in Winchester, Vir- ate person who would stop ginia, the son of Alex and to help someone in need. Elsie (Smith) Web- He is sur- ster. He passed vived by his wife, away on Saturday, Sandee; son Wil- liam R. Webster March 16, 2019, Jr. of Papillion, near Echo, Ore- gon, at the age of Neb.; daughter 68. Samantha Kimsey Willie attended of Papillion, Neb.; Jefferson High son Raymond School in Charles Webster of North Town, W.V., grad- Platte, Neb.; uating in 1968. Webster daughter Amber After high school, (Mitch) Tatman he served in the USMC for of Stapleton, Neb.; step- seven years. After his honor- son Brian Morris of Seattle, able discharge, he began his Wash.; grandchildren Han- career as a machinist with nah, Madison and Charlotte the Union Pacific Railroad Kimsey, Abilene, Dalton and in North Platte, Nebraska. Raymond Tatman, and Mic- He moved to Umatilla, Ore- ayla Morris; brothers Eddie gon, in the mid 1990s and Webster of Winchester, Va., worked as a machinist and and Gerald (Rhonda) Web- later as a machinist foreman ster of Sumter, S.C.; sis- ter Patricia (Barry) Schultz at the Hinkle Division. Willie married Betty of Martinsburg, W.V.; and Matteson in 1971 and from many nieces, nephews and this union two children extended family members. were born, William Jr. And He was preceded in death Samantha. The couple later by his parents; brother Carl; divorced. He later married and son-in-law Scott. Leona Garner and from this A graveside service union were born Raymond will be held at 2 p.m. Fri- and Amber. The couple day, March 29, 2019, at divorced many years later. the Hermiston Cemetery in He married Sandee Smith in Hermiston, Oregon. Burns Mortuary of the mid 1990s in Nebraska. Willie enjoyed riding his Hermiston is in care of Harley Davidson motorcy- arrangements. cle, tinkering in his garage, To leave an online condo- telling stories and traveling lence for the family please with his wife Sandee. He go to www.burnsmortuary- was a member of the Ameri- hermiston.com. Suzanne Morrow Toll her life, and they had a son passed away in the early Ronny, and Suzie welcomed morning hours of March 17 another son and two daugh- in Clackamas, Oregon, sur- ters to her family. rounded by her family. Suzie worked for the Suzanne was Colton School born to Alice district for many Ann Morrow years, retiring in and Duane Clay 2016. Morrow in Law- She is sur- vived by her hus- rence, Kansas, band; daughters on November 23, Xandra Crelier, 1948. She was Andrea Walker, raised in Pendle- ton by her mother, Dorothea Soren- son and Teresa along with her Warlick; and sons Toll three sisters, grad- uating from Pend- Ronny Toll, Dale leton High School in 1967. Rutz, Chris Rutz and Sid She then attended college Toll. She is also survived by at BMCC and Oregon State her three sisters, Kathleen University. She was very Krosting (Hermiston), Eliz- active in college theatre and abeth Harrison (Tucson), the costume department at and Barbara Gibbs (Hermis- ton). She is survived also by OSU. She married Tony 14 grandchildren and eight Hemphill in 1970 and set- great-grandchildren. tled In Molalla. Two daugh- She was preceded in ters were born to this union, death by her parents, brother- Xandra and Andrea. After in-law Norm Krosting, step- their divorce Suzie married son David Rutz, and grand- Jay Rutz and welcomed his son Michael Sorensen. Her service will be held three sons into her family. Jay died in 1986. In 1988 she April 20, 2019, at the Church married Ron Toll, the love of of Christ in Molalla, Oregon. Libby was part of the Elizabeth Clarissa (O’Neil) Zeigler was born on “Hectors Shoes” local family June 27, 1939. She left this shoe store and later worked earth on March 10, 2019, to 20 plus years as a sales asso- be with the angels in Heaven. ciate in the Ladies Depart- ment for Walmart, Known as where she made “Libby” most friends with every- of her life, she one she met. Libby grew up in Pitts- field, Massachu- enjoyed karaoke, setts, the daugh- dancing and social- ter of Edward izing with her pals “Spike” and Har- at the Hermiston riet O’Neil and sis- Eagles Club. She ter of Daniel, Jerry is remembered by and Pamela. Her her grandchildren, great grandchil- Zeigler childhood mem- ories included dren and the many adventures at Lake Pontoo- friends she loved in her life- suc, Camp Merril, where time, including her beloved the O’Neils spent many fur babies: Patches, Gidget and Ben Z. summers. A celebration of life will Libby was working at Berkshire Life Insurance Co. be held March 30, 2019, when she met the love of her from 1-4 p.m. at the Max- life, Eugene W. Zeigler Jr., a well Event Center, 145 N. dashing sailor on leave from First Place, Hermiston, Ore. his submarine the USS Edi- All friends and family are son. They married on Nov 3, welcome. 1962, and in the years to fol- Please share memories low welcomed three daugh- of Elizabeth with her family ters: Sheryl Newton, Herm- at burnsmortuaryhermiston. iston, Christy (Jim) Maret, com. Nyssa, Ore., and Cynthia Burns Mortuary of Herm- (Michael) Barnes, Columbia iston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. Falls, Mont. Norden ‘Doc’ Stefanides Scottsdale, Ariz. July 26, 1930 — March 6, 2019 Norden “Doc” Stefa- competitions. nides was born in Roches- When Doc retired, he and ter, Pa., to Victor and Jose- Kay moved to Albuquer- phine Stefanides on July 26, que to be near Kay’s mom 1930. He grew up in Chi- and their daughter Lynn and cago and gradu- family. There he ated from Lane got to spend time Tech High School golfing and devel- oping his skill for where he played wood carving. football. He also Doc would enter worked as a caddy carvings in state at Tam O’Shanter fair competitions Golf Course. Norden went and earned sev- eral awards. on to play foot- ball at Purdue, and In 2004 they Stefanides then at the Uni- moved back to versity of Mis- Oregon and set- souri where he played line- tled in Bend. Doc contin- backer and center while ued playing golf, carving studying veterinary medi- and spending time with cine. He met his wife Kath- his children and grandchil- erine Bentley there, and dren. On his 80th birth- they were married two sum- day he played golf with mers before Norden fin- two daughters, one son-in- ished vet school. law and four grandsons at After graduating in 1954, Brasada Ranch, which was they moved to Hermiston, a big thrill for him. Oregon, where he worked Doc and Kay eventually at the Hermiston Veteri- moved to Arizona to enjoy nary Clinic. He eventually the warmer climate and be bought the practice and for near family. On March 4, many years was the only one month after his beloved veterinarian in town. wife Kay passed, Norden Norden and Kay raised went to be with her. They three daughters in Hermis- had been married 65 years ton. He often had one of the and it seemed he couldn’t girls ride along on calls or go on without her. assist at the clinic. The girls He will be remembered learned to care for differ- for his work ethic, loyalty, ent animals, many that Doc love of family, his favorite would bring home from saying: “When the going work. gets tough, the tough get One of their favor- going!” ite activities was skiing at Doc is survived by his Anthony Lakes. And, of sister Caroline Huckshorn course, he taught the girls and brother Neil Stefanides, to golf. He was the starter daughters Ann Jernstedt for the local swim team, and (Jeff), Holly Howerton and although he had no expe- Lynn Kondryszyn (Miro), rience, he was a self-ap- eight grandchildren, and pointed judge for the diving three great-grandchildren. Elizabeth Clarissa (O’Neil) Zeigler Emory Addison Moore DEATH NOTICES Vancouver, Wash. October 30, 1949 — March 13, 2019 Emory Addison Moore of Vancouver, Wash., passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Albany, Oregon. Emory had almost made it back to his summer home in the Pacific Northwest after wintering in Yuma, Ariz. He had spent the week previ- ous with family and friends in Las Vegas, Nev., enjoy- ing his annual trip to watch NASCAR. Emory was 69 years old. Emory was born Octo- ber 30, 1949, to Emory Ray and Edna Josephine (Kirk) Moore in Pendleton, Ore- gon. He was the third of what would be four chil- dren, and was the only boy. He and his family lived in Monument, Oregon, where he spent his entire childhood playing every sport imag- inable, and graduated from Monument High School in 1967. Emory went on to play basketball for Eastern Ore- gon State College where he enjoyed recognition of being named all-NAIA- District 2 first team and All-OCC sec- ond team. In 2003, Emory and his teammates from the 1969-1970 men’s basketball team were inducted into the Eastern Oregon University Hall of Fame. Working on ranches, in the woods, and in sawmills growing up, Emory was well prepared for the hard work a career in logging would bring. He hauled logs for many years and eventually bought his own self-load- ing log truck, of which he was extremely proud. When the timber industry declined, Emory followed a dream he held and went to Alaska to haul oil, gas and fish. Even- tually, he returned to Oregon and spent the last 25+ years of his career hauling grocer- ies all over Oregon, Wash- ington and Idaho. He proudly retired from the Teamsters Union in 2008. After retiring, Emory’s favorite new jobs were that of “Lawnmower Guy” at Woods Creek Nursery owned by his son Mike, the occa- sional “Equipment Retriever Guy” for his son Mark’s com- pany, and his most treasured MEDICAL DIRECTORY role of passionate sports fan and “Hassler of Officials” for his grandchildren’s sporting events. Emory was preceded in death by his beloved father, Emory Ray Moore, in 1956, leaving 6-year-old Emory fatherless, yet surrounded by the love of his mother, sis- ters, extended family, and community. Large in stat- ure and strong in constitu- tion, Emory quickly became the man of the house. He was the protector, provider, entertainer, hero, and prob- lem solver to all he loved, which were roles he contin- ued until the day he left us all too soon. In addition to his father, Emory was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Josephine Moore (Kirk), and sister Darlene Gayle Boyer (Moore). Emory was happily unmarried at the time of his death. He is survived by his sisters Anita Cork of Wasilla, Alaska, and Mary Jacque- line Geer (Bud) of Happy Valley, Ore.; his children David (Nancy) of Kenai, Alaska, Tracy Jay (Tammy) of Rexburg, Idaho, Michael Ray Price of Bothell, Wash., Mark Price (Sarah) of Lake Oswego, Ore., Kevin (Rita) of Reno, Nev., and Kimberly Moore Streight (Stefan) of Oregon City, Ore.; 18 grand- children; six great-grandchil- dren; and numerous nieces and nephews. As per his wishes, Emory was cremated and his ashes will be spread off of the bridge in Monument into the John Day River where he spent most of his child- hood days. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 28, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Hopkins Demonstration Forest Everett Hall, 16750 S. Brockway Road, Ore- gon City, Ore. All are wel- comed and encouraged to attend with the exception of ex-spouses, Kyle Busch and Donald Trump. Your pres- ence and stories to share will be treasured by his family. Crown Memorial is in charge of arrangements • Tualatin, OR 97062 • 503-885-7800. HERMISTON FAMILY MEDICINE & URGENT CARE Sports & Dot Physicals • Minor Injuries • Family Care • Minor Surgeries We accept Medicare & some Advantage Medicare plans NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-7:00pm 541-567-1137 236 E. Newport, Hermiston (across from U.S. Bank) Echo June 14, 1932 — March 23, 2019 Harry R. “Dick” Snow, 86, of Echo, died Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Walla Walla. He was born June 14, 1932, in Diamond, Washington. Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Ronald Dale ‘Ron’ Baker Umatilla Aug. 18, 1948 — March 22, 2019 Ronald Dale “Ron” Baker, 70, of Umatilla, died Fri- day, March 22, 2019, in Richland, Wash. He was born Aug. 18, 1948, in Olathe, Kansas. A private family burial will be held at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Zachariah ‘Zach’ Acton Stanfield Sept. 12, 2012 — March 16, 2019 Zachariah “Zach” Acton, 6, of Stanfield, died Satur- day, March 16, 2019, at his home. He was born Sept. 12, 2012, in Seattle. A memorial service will be held Satur- day, March 30 at 1 p.m. in the Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. View the full obituary or leave an online condolence for the family at www.burnsmortuaryherm- iston.com. Preston E. ‘Skip’ Jones Hermiston Dec. 8, 1942 — March 25, 2019 Preston E. “Skip” Jones, 76, of Hermiston, died Mon- day, March 25, 2019, in Spokane, Wash. He was born Dec. 8, 1942. A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, March 31 at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Assem- bly of God Church, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave., with a pot- luck to follow. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com Echo gears up for city-wide yard sale With the weather getting warmer, people are encour- aged to conduct some spring cleaning and partic- ipate in the Echo All City Yard Sale & Flea Market. The event is Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at George Park and downtown Echo. Vendor space is $20. Organized by Brie Van- Cleave/Wild Bleu Yon- der, a Facebook page has been developed to pro- vide additional informa- tion and vendor contracts. For questions, contact wildbleuyonderdesignco@ gmail.com. 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