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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.
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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.
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