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RECORDS Wednesday, april 3, 2019 OBITUARIES HerMisTOnHerald.COM • A5 DEATH NOTICES Harry Richard ‘Dick’ Snow Preston E. ‘Skip’ Jones Brent D. Dickinson Echo Hermiston Hermiston June 14, 1932 — March 23, 2019 December 8, 1942 — March 25, 2019 March 7, 1975 — March 28, 2019 Dick Snow passed away public service boards such after a brief illness on Sat- as the Echo School Board urday, March 23, 2019, at and Echo City Council over St. Mary’s Hospital in Walla the years, and was one of the Walla, Washington, at the original builders of the Echo age of 86. Golf Course. He He is survived was even mayor by his wife of of Echo at one nearly 14 years, time. He also was Susan Byrd Snow. a member of var- ious farming and He was preceded cattlemen’s asso- in death by his wife ciations, such as of 51 years, Shir- ley Cunha Snow, the Saler Cattle and by his par- Association. ents, Harry Hallett He was much Snow Snow and Della loved and will Morris Snow. He be much missed is survived by his by his family five children, Denise Snow and friends. Everyone who Howland, Summerville, knows him has a story to tell Oregon, Rich Snow, Echo about him. His boots will be Oregon, Lisa Snow, Echo, hard to fill. Oregon, Stacey Snow, Cul- Dick would tell you that ver, Oregon, and Sonia he was the lucky one. He Snow, Hermiston, Oregon. was one of those rare indi- He is also survived by his viduals that got to make his sister, Donna Snow Cable, living with his passion of Monmouth, Oregon. He has cattle ranching and farm- nine grandchildren and nine ing. He is the epitome of the “rugged individualist” great-grandchildren. Dick happily lived most that got to live life as his of his 86 years in Echo, own boss and on his own Oregon. He graduated from terms (except when govern- Echo High School, well ment intervened, of course) known as an outstanding for most of his 86 years. athlete around the area. He In short, he was the classic was chosen to be on the state “American cowboy,” that Shriner’s All-Star Football rare American breed. But he Team. Upon his graduation, would correct you by saying he received a full-ride foot- “no, cattleman.” ball scholarship to Wash- Please honor Dick with ington State, unusual for an giving to a charity of your athlete from such a small choice in his name. And, school. maybe a tip of your cowboy During his college years, hat to someone you love. he was drafted into the A funeral service with Army and served two years. military honors will be He married Shirley Cunha held on Saturday, April 13, on August 15, 1953. After 2019, at 1 p.m. at the Echo his enlistment in the Army, High School gymnasium, Dick and Shirley moved Echo, Oregon. A private back to Echo where they family burial will be at the made their home as they Echo Cemetery, Echo, Ore- began their family and long gon. Those wishing to bring life of ranching and farming. a dish to share may contact After Shirley’s death in Chris Bettencourt or Jan 2004, Dick married Susan Zita. Byrd. They worked side by Please share memories side, and he happily lived out of Dick with his family at his life doing what he loved burnsmortuaryhermiston. most — cattle ranching and com. farming. During his life, he Burns Mortuary of Herm- gave back to his commu- iston, Oregon, is in care of nity by serving on numerous arrangements. Preston E. “Skip” Jones always there with a help- of Hermiston, Oregon, was ing hand. His compassion, born on December 8, 1942, concern and care for oth- in Oakridge, Oregon, to par- ers touched and blessed the ents Merle and Wanda Crea- lives of so many. son Jones. He He is survived died on March 25, by his wife of 2019, in Spokane, 32 years, Kristie Washington, at the Jones, Hermiston, age of 76. Ore.; son Chris- topher Jones and Skip was wife Mary, and raised and grandsons Tommy attended school and Scotty, of in Oakridge, Ore- gon, graduat- Raynham, Mass.; ing in the class of daughter Denise Jones 1961. He served Jones Gagne and two tours in Viet- grandsons Zack- ery and Conner of nam in the Marine Corps as a crew chief on Rocky Hill, Conn.; daughter medivac missions, where Denyce and husband Vern he earned numerous medals Kelly, and granddaugh- ters Mikayla and Martee, and awards. He was honorably dis- of Hermiston; son Daryn charged and in 1967 he Brutke and wife Janell, a married Donna Fitzsimons. grandson Will and grand- They were blessed with two daughter Ally, of Amity, children, Denise and Chris- Ore.; sister Sandra Halter, topher, and later divorced. Culver, Ore.; brother Steve Skip married Kristie Latham Jones, Illinois; and numer- in 1986 where he gained ous nieces and nephews two more children, Denyce who he loved dearly. Skip was preceded in and Daryn Brutke. By trade, Skip was a death by his parents and a welder, metal fabricator brother-in-law, Jerry Halter. A celebration of life ser- and journeyman sheet metal worker. In 1990, Skip and vice with a dinner to follow Kristie opened P.J.’s Trailer was held Sunday, March 31, and Transport Refrigeration 2019, at 1 p.m. at the Herm- Repair. They sold the busi- iston Assembly of God, 730 ness in 2017 and retired. E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermis- Skip enjoyed the moun- ton, Oregon. tains, hunting, fishing and Those who wish may looking for gold mines make contributions in Skip’s in the Oakridge area. He memory to The Glory Rid- founded Pointman Minis- ers of Oregon, 80122 S. tries of Umatilla County in Edwards Road, Hermiston, 2007 and was an ordained OR 97838. minister, serving as asso- Please share memo- ciate pastor of the Cow- ries of Skip with his fam- boy Church USR. Skip was ily at burnsmortuaryherm- the foundation behind The iston.com. Arrangements by Glory Riders of Oregon, Burns Mortuary. Brent D. Dickinson, 44, of Hermiston, died Sunday, March 28, 2019, at his home. He was born March 7, 1975, in Prosser, Washington. Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Georgia Evans Howard Portland March 6, 1924 — March 18, 2019 Georgia Evans How- is loved by eight grandchil- ard was born on March 6, dren and 13 great-grandchil- dren. 1924, in Black- foot, Idaho. She Georgia moved celebrated 48 to the Portland years of marriage area eight years to Ben Evans, ago. She passed who preceded her away peacefully in death, as well on March 18, as her daugh- 2019, surrounded ter, Lisa Chaney, by family and and a second hus- much love. band, Woodrow A Celebra- tion of Life will Howard Howard. She is survived be held Saturday, by her daughter Ruth Evans April 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sipp and husband John Sipp, United Methodist Church in and daughter Joy Evans. She Wilsonville, Oregon. Good Shepherd opens new clinic By HERMISTON HERALD Good Shepherd Health Care System is expanding primary care options for Hermiston and surround- ing areas. The hospital opened the Good Shepherd Fam- ily Health Center Tuesday. The new clinic will pro- vide medical care for men, women and children ages five months and older. According to a news release from Good Shep- herd, a recent report by the Robert Wood John- son Foundation showed Umatilla County has one primary care provider available for every 2,180 residents. Studies show increasing the number of primary care providers in a community is associated with increased life expec- tancy in that community. “In the past, commu- nity members have strug- gled with being able to find and establish a rela- tionship with a primary care provider locally and have sought care in other communities,” Nick Beja- rano, GSHCS director of marketing and commu- nications said in a state- ment. “Today, that all changes.” The clinic opened its doors Tuesday with one full-time provider. Angie Hays, a registered nurse practitioner who has lived in Hermiston 22 years, said she is excited to pro- vide services, includ- ing physicals, sick vis- its, monitoring and caring for chronic conditions and working with specialists. Good Shepherd is work- ing to actively recruit more providers for the clinic, which is accepting new patients now. For more information or to schedule an appoint- ment call 541-667-3830. Gary D. Searles Stanfield April 2, 1954 — March 30, 2019 Gary D. Searles of Stan- ter from the mid-1990s until field was born April 2, 1954, 2013. in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Gary enjoyed many the son of Neil and Marjorie outdoor activities, which (Shaffer) Searles. He passed included shooting, hunting, away in Stan- fishing, camp- field on Saturday, ing and going to March 30, 2019, at the mountains. the age of 64. He also enjoyed Gary moved to working on his Oregon as a child, computer, listen- ing to music and attending grade watching movies. school in Pendle- ton and graduating He was a Christian from Imbler High and had a strong School in the class faith in God. Searles of 1972. After high He is survived school, he served by his wife of 41 in the U.S. Army years, SonJin; for four years. daughter Jennifer (Mark) While stationed in South Rosser; sisters Marla Jean Korea he met SonJin Yu. Rogers and Stacey JoAnne The couple was united in Wells; six grandchil- marriage in Umatilla, Ore- dren; and many nieces and gon, on July 31, 1977. He nephews. then attended BMCC in He was preceded in death Pendleton and later Eastern by his parents, brother Ron- Oregon University where ald Neil Searles, and sister he received his bachelor’s Sue Carol. Private family services degree. The couple moved to Stanfield in 1983 where will be held. Burns Mortu- ary of Hermiston is in care they have resided since. Gary worked for Sim- of final arrangements. plot for many years where To leave an online condo- he was a production super- lence for the family please visor. He then worked at the go to www.burnsmortuary- Walmart Distribution Cen- hermiston.com. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston MARCH 20, 2019 BOGGS — Shayla L. Boggs and John T. Boggs Jr. of Hermiston: a boy, Thomas Jackson Boggs. MILBRODT — Breanna Harris and Shaun Milbrodt of Hermiston: a boy, Colby John Alan Milbrodt. MARCH 22, 2019 MARKS — Sarah Lytle and Derek Marks of Hermiston: a girl, Everleigh Jade Marie Marks. MARCH 23, 2019 BARTHEL — Lillian R.G. Barthel and Jacob C.-R. Bar- thel of Hermiston: a girl, Nevaeh-Reign Katherine Barthel. Charles W. Hall Hermiston Sept. 13, 1930 — April 1, 2019 Charles W. Hall, 88, of Hermiston, died Monday, April 1, 2019, in Hermiston. He was born Sept. 13, 1930, in Texas. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermis- ton. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. Nellie B. Smith Hermiston Dec. 28, 1918 — March 22, 2019 Nellie B. Smith, 100, of Hermiston, died Friday, March 22, 2019, in Hermiston. She was born Dec. 28, 1918, in Arkansas. A private family burial was held at the Hermis- ton Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Ronald Ray ‘Ron’ Baker Hermiston Dec. 26, 1933 — March 28, 2019 Ronald Ray “Ron” Baker, 85, of Hermiston, died Thurs- day, March 28, 2019, in Hermiston. He was born Dec. 26, 1933, in Pasco, Washington. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Ronald E. ‘Ron’ Prindle Boardman Sept. 19, 1951 — March 26, 2019 Ronald E. “Ron” Prindle, 67, of Boardman, died Tues- day, March 26, 2019, at his home. He was born Sept. 19, 1951, in Prairie City. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, April 6 at 9 a.m. at Irrigon High School, 315 S.E. Wyoming Ave. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Marcelo Manuel Estrada Jr. Hermiston June 10, 1967 — March 24, 2019 Marcelo Manuel Estrada Jr., 51, of Hermiston, died Sun- day, March 24, 2019, at his home. He was born June 10, 1967, in Los Angeles, California. A celebration of life ser- vice was held Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. at the Herm- iston Assembly of God, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave. Burns Mortu- ary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. COURTS Suits Filed PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •ally Financial inc. vs. Cecelia C. Muniz and Clifford B. stan- ger: seek $7,810.41. •Tab Burke of Hermiston vs. Osp Fish and Wildlife divi- sion and John d. Gardner of Hermiston: seeks $2,000. •stephen lee Brown of Umatilla (TrCi) vs. state of Oregon: seeks $265. •Michael J. and ilana Hernan- dez of Kennewick, Wash., vs. Walmart inc.: seeks $553,000. •Mitchell Myers of Hermiston vs. angela d. Todd of Hermis- ton: seeks $1,200. •a-1 industrial supply llC of Hermiston vs. Truck enter- prises of Fontana, Calif.: seeks $4,337.35. •Cavalry spV i llC vs. daniel Valdovino of Hermiston: seeks $1,402.82. •nationwide recovery ser- vice inc. vs. ashley Zegers of Hermiston: seeks $5,411.86. •Credits inc. vs. alyssa J. Hendren of irrigon: seeks $3,202.06. •ray Klein inc. dba profes- sional Credit service vs. ellyn p. Clausen of Hermiston: seeks $377.45. Judgments PENDLETON — The follow- ing judgments have been rendered in Umatilla Coun- ty courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Quick Collect inc. vs. Hanna Quick of Hermiston: judg- ment for $369.78. •discover Bank vs. richard r. ayers of Hermiston: judg- ment for $2,434.97. •OneMain Financial Group llC vs. ernesto rodriguez: judgment for $2,355.94. •Quick Collect inc. vs. leticia ibarra of Hermiston: judg- ment for $1,506.10. •evergreen Financial services inc. vs. daniel and Chela navejar of Hermiston: judg- ment for $283.11. Divorces PENDLETON — Divorce decrees were signed in Umatilla County Courts for: Manuel escalante of Umatilla and Maria Blanca Muniz of eltopia, Wash.; roxana diane lieberg Jordheim of Herm- iston and John Gerald Jones of Keizer; Mark l. Hickey of Hermiston and Jinnan Wu; dustin d. Miller and Meloney J. Miller of Hermiston; larry alan Badoux of Hermiston and rebecca Christine Ba- doux of pasco, Wash. Marriages PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have been regis- tered in Umatilla County for: Froylan Tena Calderon, 37, and anjelica Orozco, 33, both of Hermiston. emmitt roy skeen, 25, and Jessica rae Chavez, 33, both of Boardman. OBITUARY POLICY SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR The Hermiston Herald publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These include information about services. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at hermistonherald.com/ obituaryform, by email to obits@hermistonherald.com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the Hermiston Herald or East Oregonian offices. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, x221. 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