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Wednesday, april 3, 2019
OBITUARIES
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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.
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