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RECORDS Wednesday, May 15, 2019 HeRMIsTOnHeRaLd.COM • A5 OBITUARIES Jean Musselman Carolyn LaVonne Mader Jeanne Marie (Johnson) Oss Echo Hermiston Irrigon March 16, 1934 — May 11, 2019 March 31, 1928 — April 26, 2019 June 4, 1950 — May 5, 2019 Caroline LaVonne Mader, (Donna) Mader, Orovada, 85, beloved wife, mother, Nev.; five grandchil- grandmother, great-grand- dren: Brian Rust (Jordan), mother and friend, passed Brooke Carnine (Randy), May 11, 2019. Brynna Rust, Quinn Briggs LaVonne was (Chase), and Kade the ninth of 10 Mader; and three children born to great-grandchil- dren: Karsten and William and Mary Rhett Carnine, Kate Hall Will- son. She was born and Andy Rust. March 16, 1934, in LaVonne had the house she was numerous nieces brought up in near and nephews who Colfax, Wash. She were very special attended Step- to her. toe Grade School Mader LaVonne was and graduated preceded in death from Colfax High by her husband of School in 1952. LaVonne 60 years, L. Frank Mader, attended the University of and all of her siblings. Idaho and was a member of LaVonne’s greatest joys the Kappa Kappa Gamma were being a mom and sorority. She graduated in grandmother and investing 1957 with a major in music in her friendships. Sewing, and minors in physical and yard work, music and help- ing Frank achieve his goals elementary education. She taught school one were an important part of year and substituted many her life. She was a member years. In August 1955 she of Hermiston First Chris- married Frank Mader in Col- tian Church and sang in the fax. They lived in Texas and choir. She belonged to the Louisiana while Frank was Pine City Extension Study in the Army. They worked Group, Oregon Cattlemen’s and saved to buy their first Association and Oregon cattle ranch near Jordan Val- Wheat Grower’s League. ley, Oregon, and raised their LaVonne was extremely two children, Shannon and devoted to family, whether Kirk, there. With the nearest it was her siblings or her church being 30 miles away children and grandchildren. and God being extremely Contributions may be important to her, LaVonne made to Sharing Along- started an American Mis- side, P.O. Box 33663, Seat- sionary Fellowship Sun- tle, WA 98133 (Gary and day School & Bible Study Miriam Mader Barckert) that met two times a month or First Christian Church in homes on Succor Creek. Memorial Fund, 775 W. She also taught music at Highland Ave. Hermiston, the country school her kids OR 97838. Services will be held at attended. In 1977 they moved to Ruby Valley, Nev., the First Christian Church and then in 1979 moved to on Monday, May 20, 2019, the Butter Creek farm near at 1 p.m. with a luncheon to Echo, Oregon, where they follow. A graveside service will be in Colfax, Wash., lived for almost 40 years. LaVonne is survived by at Colfax Cemetery, on daughter Shannon (Tim) Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Rust, Echo, Ore.; son Kirk 11 a.m. Jeanne Marie (Johnson) Other favorite hobbies Oss, 91, passed to her rest included sewing, stitchery, on April 26, 2019, at Guard- quilting, ceramics, china ian Angel Homes in Herm- painting, reading, and travel. iston, Oregon. Jeanne was Most memorable was Paul born March 31, and Jeanne’s fam- ily mission trip 1928, in Colville, to India with sev- Washington, the eral of their chil- fourth and last dren and grand- child of parents children in 2004. Obed Samuel There they built and Jennie Heth two churches in (Huseland) John- son of Northport. remote villages Shortly after and were blessed Jeanne’s birth, to spend a night Oss the Johnson fam- at Lasalgoan ily moved to Mission School, Colville, where where Paul’s mis- Jeanne spent her childhood sionary parents had served and attended local schools. as principal and dean of She graduated from Colville Women/Nurse during his High School in 1945. During childhood years. Jeanne her freshman year at Walla found much enjoyment in Walla College, 17-year-old editing the monthly Rose Jeanne was urgently sum- Arbor Ramblings, bring- moned to Beacon Jr. Acad- ing countless chuckles and emy, a Christian school in moments of reflection to the Lewiston, Idaho. Two teach- residents of her daughters’ ers had walked off the job assisted living community in close succession earlier in Hermiston. that fall, and Jeanne began Jeanne was “Grammy” 1946 as the third teacher of to nine beloved grandchil- the school year for 16 stu- dren (Victoria, Andrew and dents in grades 1-8. The Traci Carroll; Patricia (Car- older boys all developed a roll) Libby; Nicole and Jen- crush on her that first week, nifer Denmark; Joshua, and the love-struck mischief Jacob and Jonas Oltman) makers who had made life and 12 great-grandchildren so difficult for earlier edu- (Grayson and Lyla Libby; cators were now clamoring Emma, Bjorn, Kingston, to be helpful in the class- Paxton, Sophia, Anders, room. More than 70 years Eleanor, Boden, Killian and later, several of those stu- Espen Oltman). She often dents have continued to visit paired the grandchildren up and correspond with Jeanne. with a cousin for a week She always felt that God each summer at Grampy and brought her to Lewiston; Grammy’s retirement home for it was there that she met on Hayden Lake. Games of the future husband of her dominos, swimming across dreams, Paul Oss, son of the lake to Honeysuckle the local pastor. Subsequent Beach, and sipping black- years found Jeanne working berry milkshakes from Paul as registrar at Loma Linda Bunyan’s Drive-In are trea- Academy and as secretary sured memories. Gram- to the dean of the Loma my’s walnut patties, noodle Linda University School of casserole, cheesy potatoes, and chili noodle soup could Medicine in California. Following Jeanne’s mar- never be beat in her grand- riage to Paul in 1950, the children’s eyes. Jeanne is survived by her couple moved to Spokane where they lived until their husband of 68 years, Paul retirement. Three daugh- M. Oss of Hermiston; chil- ters and a son were born dren Paula and Guy Olt- during the early years of man, and Patricia Carroll of their marriage. Jeanne art- Hermiston; Karen and Ste- fully juggled all the needs ven Denmark of Salinas, of her busy family with a Calif.; and John Oss and demanding work sched- Greg Nagy of Spokane. In ule. She was employed as addition to her grandchil- bookkeeper and office man- dren and great-grandchil- ager in the Spokane offices dren, she leaves behind four of Drs. Edward Bond, Clide nephews and nieces: Ronald Omstead, Hi and Sun Lee and Kelly Oss, Muriel Sar, and Kay Wilson. She was for nearly 40 years. Jeanne was a life-long preceded in death by her and active member of the parents, three older siblings Seventh-day Adventist (Albert Johnson, Muriel Church, where she sang Shaffer, and Dorothy Mae in the choir and served as Grow); and a darling grand- pianist, organist, and clerk daughter, Jennifer Denmark. Jeanne is particularly through the years. Ever a musician herself, Jeanne remembered for her kind- instilled her passion for this ness, helpfulness, generos- art in each of her children. ity, hospitality, loyalty, and Many were the hours spent undying love for God and in practicing with them, family. Her family eagerly sitting with them through await that day when their music lessons, and sacri- dearest wife, mother and ficing to take them to fine Grammy will arise from concerts (perhaps with the the grave to see Her Sav- extra incentive of a large ior coming in the clouds. box of theater candy of their He will welcome her into choice during intermission). the heavenly home He has Following her example, prepared with these words: all four of her children are “Well done, my good and actively involved as church faithful servant ... Enter into the joy of your Lord.” musicians. Jean Musselman of Irri- She married Virgil But- gon was born Mary Jean ler and from this union two Pratt June 4, 1950, in children, Christena and Snowville, Utah, the daugh- Andrew, were born. The ter of Ed and Ada (Neal) couple later divorced. She later married Gor- Pratt. She passed don Musselman away in Kenne- wick, Wash., on who preceded her May 5, 2019, at in death. She was the age of 68. also preceded in death by her par- Jean grew ents; a brother, up and attended Noel; a sister, school first in Eileen; and a Snowville, Utah, grandson, David then in Ogden, Young. Utah, where she Musselman She is sur- graduated from vived by a daugh- Ben Lomand High ter, Christena School in 1968. After spending several (Ammon) Young of Benton yeaars in Boise, Idaho, she City, Wash.; a son, Andrew moved to the Irrigon area Butler of Newport News, in the early 1990s where Va.; four grandchildren; sis- she has lived and worked ters Annie (Brian) Ham- since. She worked as an rick and Marie (Norman) office manager or secretary Hegland; and several nieces throughout her career in var- and nephews. ious industries. A funeral service will be Jean was an active mem- held at 10 a.m. Saturday, ber of the Boardman Ward May 18, 2019, at the Board- of the Church of Jesus Christ man L.D.S. Church, 500 of Latter-day Saints. She Wilson Road S.W. Board- served on the church board man, Ore. Burial will follow and loved teaching music in Desert Lawn Memorial to primary age children for Cemetery in Irrigon. Burns Mortuary of many years. Children were drawn to her love, positive Hermiston is in care of spirit and sense of humor. arrangements. To leave an online condo- The family would like to thank the Boardman Ward lence for the family please for their love, help and sup- go to www.burnsmortuary- port throughout the years. hermiston.com. Marcus Edward ‘Marc’ Robins Hermiston January 20, 1942 — May 2, 2019 Marcus Edward Robins, Texas; son Marcus Rob- 77, passed away in his home ins II (Skip) and Mandie in Hermiston, Oregon, on Wineland of Pilot Rock; and May 2, 2019, where he lived brothers Clark Robins and with his wife Jackie Bennett wife Darlene of Pine Hal- low, Ron Robins Robins. Born in and wife Teri of Longview, Wash- Stanfield, Dennis ington, he was Robins and wife the son of Homer Deb of Herm- iston, and Rob- Edward Robins ert Witherspoon and Wanda Rob- ins Nelson. He and wife Sharon attended Dufer of Sacramento, High School and California. The Dalles High He was pre- ceded in death by Robins School, where he his father, mother, played football for and numerous the Dufer Rang- ers and The Dalles Indians. aunts, uncles, and cousins. He earned a scholarship for A celebration of life will wrestling. be planned at a later date. He and his wife Jackie At his request, dona- owned Russ’s Place from tions can be made in lieu of 1988-1998 in McNary, Ore- flowers to any Animal Res- gon. He was a lover of the cue, Vange John Memorial outdoors: golfing, fishing, Hospice or charity of your camping, rockhounding, choice. The family would like hunting, stock car racing, wrestling, and old Westerns. to extend thanks to Hos- He is survived by his pice and a special thanks to wife; daughter Sharon Rob- nurse Danielle. Her efforts ins and granddaughter Kelsi and connection will forever Jean Peck of San Antonio, be appreciated. SCHOLARSHIP DEATH NOTICES Charlene K. Henry Umatilla July 22, 1959 — April 3, 2019 Charlene K. Henry, 59, of Umatilla, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at her home. She was born July 22, 1959, in Greenville, Michigan. A celebration of life will be held Sat- urday, May 18 at 3 p.m. at Burns Mortuary in Hermiston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. William J. ‘Bill’ Brace Hermiston March 18, 1925 — May 13, 2019 William J. “Bill” Brace, 94, of Hermiston, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at his home. He was born March 18, 1925, in Weston. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Kenneth J. Cromer Hermiston Nov. 16, 1946 — May 12, 2019 Kenneth J. Cromer, 72, of Hermiston, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Hermiston. He was born Nov. 16, 1946, in Walla Walla. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Gary E. Myers Hermiston May 6, 1962 — May 12, 2019 Gary E. Myers, 57, of Hermiston died Sunday, May 12, 2019, at his home. He was born May 6, 1962, in San Jose, California. A celebration of life service will be held Monday, May 20 at 1 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary in Herm- iston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange- ments. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor- tuaryhermiston.com. Ronda Frazier Hermiston June 3, 1958 — May 10, 2019 Ronda S. Frazier, 60, of Hermiston, died Friday, May 10, 2019, near Hermiston. She was born June 3, 1958, in Walla Walla. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. BIRTHS Francis A. “Frank” Lowe Hospital auxiliary announces scholarship winners Area students who are pursuing higher educa- tion in the field of medi- cine were recently awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Good Shepherd Medical Center Auxiliary. Eligible applicants must have already successfully completed at least one year of study and their home res- idence must be within the areas served by the Good Shepherd Health Care System. Recipients from Herm- iston, including their field of study, are: Amanda McGloin, BMCC Nurs- ing Program, graduating June 2020; Cori Briscoe, OHSU Nursing Program at La Grande, completed two years; Kyler Mikami, BYU biophysics/chemistry, pre- med; and Megan Gering, BMCC Nursing Program, currently employed as CNA in the GSHCS rehab center. Also receiving a scholar- ship was Stanfield’s Eliza- beth Sperr, OHSU Masters Program, healthcare sys- tems and organization lead- ership, third term of the seven-term program. For more information about the auxiliary, call the Director of Volunteer Services at 541-667-3690 or stop by the gift shop at Good Shepherd Hos- pital, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston MAY 1, 2019 GARCIA CUEVAS — Fabiola Cuevas Carde- nas and Denis M. Garcia Velasco of Boardman: a girl, Alexa Sofia Garcia Cuevas. MAY 3, 2019 CAMPOS — Jamie L. Booker and Andres Cam- pos of Irrigon: a girl, Myah Rose Campos. MAY 5, 2019 COOKE — Crystal Y. Cooke and Trevor E. Cooke Sr. of Hermiston: a girl, Sandra Eliena Cooke. CORNEJO — Feliciana Cornejo and Raul J. Cornejo of Hermiston: a boy, Cristian Ariel Cornejo. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton MAY 2, 2019 VILLEGAS — Teiko Szasz of Boardman and Gerardo Villegas: a girl, Alecia Kay Villegas. The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. www.eomediagroup.com Hermiston May 14, 1939 — April 27, 2019 Francis A. “Frank” Lowe, 79, of Hermiston, died Satur- day, April 27, 2019, in Richland, Washington. He was born May 14, 1939, in Crawfordsville, Oregon. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, June 8 at 1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston. A private burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burns Mortu- ary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. OBITUARY POLICY The Hermiston Herald publishes paid obituaries. 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