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Wednesday, OctOber 23, 2019 RECORDS HerMIstOnHeraLd.cOM • A5 OBITUARIES Curtis Jacob Ottmar D. LaVern Partlow Nancy S. Leroux Bickler Condon Hermiston Hermiston October 18, 1920 — October 13, 2019 August 2, 1928 — October 16, 2019 December 22, 1943 — October 15, 2019 D. LaVern Partlow, ing sports, participating in longtime Boardman, Ore- rodeo, school activities or gon, resident, was born on any activity they chose. October 18, 1920, LaVern was a in La Grande, Ore- member of the gon, to parents Good Shep- herd Lutheran William and Ade- line Gent Baker. Church where She died on Octo- she had served ber 13, 2019, in on the board Condon, Oregon, and served on at the age of 98 the board of years. the Boardman LaVern was Partlow Senior Center raised and attended for many years. school in Boardman, Ore- She is survived by her gon. She then attended daughter, Susan McLach- Eastern Oregon Col- lan, and sons Johnny lege where she earned her and Stephen Partlow, teaching degree. LaVern all of Boardman, Ore.; taught school for a year in six grandchildren; 10 a one-room school house great-grandchildren; three in Vale, Oregon, before great-great-grandchildren; getting a teaching posi- and numerous nieces and tion in her hometown of nephews. Boardman. She continued LaVern was preceded to teach in Boardman and in death by her parents; a Irrigon for 38 years. grandson, Aaron Partlow; LaVern retired in 1979, and her brothers Willard although she did not slow and Harold Baker. down. She was always very A graveside funeral ser- active in the many proj- vice was held on Thurs- ects and events happening day, October 17, 2019, at in Boardman. LaVern was 11 a.m. at the Riverview instrumental in the plan- Cemetery, Boardman, ning and raising the money Oregon. needed for the building of In lieu of flowers, con- the Boardman Senior Cen- tributions in LaVern’s ter, relocating the Lutheran memory may be made Church after the build- to the Boardman Senior ing of the John Day Dam, Center. and countless community Please share memories events to support any cause of LaVern with her family to benefit others. at burnsmortuaryhermis- She loved playing ton.com. Arrangements by the piano, was an avid Burns Mortuary of Herm- Trailblazer fan, watch- iston, Oregon. ing sports, and support- ing her grandchildren play- Nancy passed away eral Society of Mayflower peaceful in a respite home descendants. in Hermiston, Oregon, on Nancy and Lester enjoyed October 16, traveling through 2019, with her Europe, Asia, and the U.S. She contin- son and his wife ued traveling after nearby. It was her retirement. In the end of a 1997 Nancy married short, but hard, Gordon V. Bickler battle lost to DMD and moved cancer. to Salem, Ore. They Nancy Mar- gret Smith was spent 19 happy born on August Bickler years together trav- eling the world. 2, 1928, in Port- land, Oregon, the only child They visited China, Russia, of Marjory (McFarlane) and and several African coun- Harrison Standish Smith in tries, and they also went to Dutch Harbor in Alaska Portland, Oregon. Nancy graduated from where Gordon was stationed Grant High School and went during WWII. They shared on to attend the University many great trips through of Oregon, where she earned the years until health issues both bachelor’s and mas- grounded them. Gordon ter’s degrees (ZTA sorority died in 2015, at the age of member). 94. She lamented — no Nancy’s teaching career more travels, but wonderful began in 1951 in Philomath memories. Nancy decided to High School, where she move closer to family and taught math and English. once again found herself in She then taught at Oakridge Eastern Oregon, living in High School then back to Hermiston. Portland where she taught Nancy was preceded in at Grant High School. In death by her parents Har- 1959 she married Lester rison and Marjory Smith, A. Leroux (originally from first husband Lester Ler- Walla Walla, Wash.) and oux, and husband Gordon they moved to Boardman, Bickler. She is survived by Ore., where they both taught her daughter Leanne, son at Riverside High School. Michael (wife Laurie) and While teaching in Board- one grandson, Julien R. man, she was the recipient Leroux. of the Golden Apple Award. Mass of Christian Burial Nancy and Lester had two will be held at Our Lady children, Leonille Ann of Angels Catholic Church (Leanne) and Michael Julien in Hermiston, Oregon, on Leroux. Lester died 1984. October 25, 2019, at 1 p.m. Nancy continued teaching with a graveside service to mathematics in Boardman follow. until her retirement in 1993, Please share memories a total of 42 years teaching. of Nancy with her family She was a member of The at burnsmortuaryhermiston. Daughters of the American com. Arrangements by Burn Revolution and the Gen- Mortuary. Curtis Jacob Ottmar of enjoyed spending time in Hermiston, Oregon, was the mountains and most of born on December 22, all he loved spending time 1943, in Spokane, Wash- with his family. Curtis loved ington, to par- ents Jacob F. his family and and Helen L. was a wonderful (Gerlack) Ott- husband, father, mar, whose par- grandfather, ents and sib- great-grandfa- lings immigrated ther, uncle and friend. to the United He is sur- States through vived by his wife Ellis Island, New of over 50 years, York. He died Ottmar Carol Ottmar, on October 15, Hermiston, Ore.; 2019, in Rich- land, Washington, at the sons Timothy Ottmar, and age of 75 years. Brent Ottmar and his wife Curt was raised on the Heather, all of Hermis- family farms in Eastern ton, Ore.; sister JoAnn Washington and North- (Ray) Story of Pullman, ern Idaho. He participated Wash.; five grandchildren; in sports and graduated four great-grandchildren; from Colfax High School and numerous nieces and in the class of 1962. Curt nephews. Curt was preceded in attended Washington State University before return- death by his parents. ing to farming. He married A celebration of life ser- Carol Van Schoiack and vice will be held on Mon- they moved to their farm day, October 28, 2019, at on Buttercreek in 1966 2 p.m. at Burns Mortuary and have lived in Hermis- chapel, Hermiston, Ore- ton since. They purchased gon. A private family burial Shelco Electric in 1984 will be held at the Hermis- and have expanded the ton Cemetery, Hermiston, business over the years, Oregon. Those who wish may working in Northeast Ore- gon and Southeastern make contributions in Curt’s memory to the Shri- Washington. Curt was a member ners Hospital, www.shri- of the Masonic Lodge, nershospitalsforchildren. York Rite, Shriners, and org/portland/ways-to-give. Please share memories had been a member of the First Christian Church. of Curt with his family at He enjoyed woodworking, burnsmortuaryhermiston. making cabinetry, water- com. Arrangements by skiing, scuba diving, was Burns Mortuary of Herm- an avid Trail Blazer fan, iston, Oregon. Douglas Burton ‘Doug’ Paine Hermiston Midvale, Utah May 29, 1930 — October 16, 2019 March 15, 1957 — October 13, 2019 Douglas Burton ‘Doug’ and chaperoned trips. Paine was born March 15, With the help of his friend 1957, in Hermiston, to David, the two formed Burton and Mescal Paine. “D & D Productions” On October 13, and spent many 2019, his bat- hours providing tle with Chol- sound and light- angiocarcinoma ing for the Des- ert Arts Council, came to an end, Brass Fire Band, at the age of 62, Inland North- at home, sur- rounded by fam- west Musi- ily and friends. cians and many Doug grad- other events uated from Paine throughout the Hermiston High community. School and then received At the end of busy a technical degree from days he still found time Phoenix Institute of Tech- to do things for his own nology, as well as many pleasure. He enjoyed the professional certifica- art of woodworking, and tions. On June 7, 1977, he whittling small wooden married his high school objects. He was fasci- sweetheart, Tia Jean nated by older hand tools McDaniel, and they raised and leather work. For many years, Doug two children over their 42 had been a licensed HAM years. He began working at radio operator and partic- Good Shepherd Hospital ipated with the local club October 1, 1979, and cele- and field days. brated 40 years of service Doug was known for on September 26, 2019. his kind heart, infectious Doug was a family smile, and his generosity. man and very involved His desire to learn, grow, in the lives of his chil- and share was seen and dren, nieces, nephews, enjoyed by all who knew and grandchildren. He him. spent time with his family He is survived by wife by volunteering both time of 42 years, Tia; two and talents to the various children, son Kurtis of groups and activities they Hermiston, and daugh- ter Andrea Hubbard and participated in. As the family grew and husband Shawn of Tuc- evolved, so did he. It was son, Ariz.; two grandchil- the everyday routines that dren, Kaylin and Kemper showed his family how Paine; sister Corinne Pea- much he loved and cared cock and husband Terry of Sherwood, Ore.; and sev- for them. Doug had many hob- eral nieces and nephews. bies and projects that kept Doug was preceded in him involved in the com- death by his parents. munity of Hermiston. He Funeral services will volunteered his time and be held at 11 a.m. on Sat- talents to the Assembly urday, October 26, 2019, of God church where he at the Hermiston Chris- worked with the Missio- tian Center, 1850 W. nettes, Royal Rangers, Highland, Ave., Hermis- youth and adult church ton, Oregon. Burial will choirs. There, he helped follow at the Hermiston Hermiston, develop and ran the sound Cemetery, system and acquired his Oregon. In lieu of flowers, CDL to drive bus for the donations can be made youth choir. Doug also devoted and all proceeds will go to many hours to the Herm- the Cholangiocarcinoma iston School District; he Foundation in memory of facilitated an audio engi- Douglas Paine. neering class, assisted the Please share memories Hermiston Band Boost- of Doug with his family at ers, ran the sound system burnsmortuaryhermiston. for numerous music pro- com. Arrangements by grams, helped build props Burns Mortuary of Herm- for the marching band, iston, Oregon. James Dexter ‘Jim’ Bates Jimmy Lee ‘Jim’ James Umatilla February 24, 1940 — October 17 2019 Jimmy Lee “Jim” James two children from a previ- of Umatilla, Oregon, was ous marriage, Clinton and born on February 24, 1940, Sherri; grandchildren Buddy, Joesph and Deserie; in Payette, eight great-grand- Idaho, to parents children; his wife Charlie and Ruth of 36 years, Kay James. He died James; stepchildren on October 17, Cindy and Darrell; 2019, in Herm- iston, Oregon, stepgrandchildren at the age of 79 Melissa, Casey, years. Emily, Jeffery, James Jim was Kaylee, Dakata and raised and grad- Wyatt; and many uated at Huntington, Ore- nieces and nephews. gon. He went to work for He was preceded in death the Union Pacific Railroad, by his parents. working his way up to car- A graveside service will men inspector, and later in be held on Wednesday, life he worked in building October 23, 2019, at 2 p.m. maintenance. He has lived at the Hermiston Cemetery, throughout the Northwest. Hermiston, Oregon. Jim loved to travel, fish, Please share memories of hunt, golf and go bowling. Jim with his family at burns- Jim is survived by his mortuaryhermiston.com. Arrangements by Burns brothers Leo and Donnie; sisters Betty and Rosie; his Mortuary of Hermiston. Dr. James Dexter Bates two children: Debra Bates (Jim) passed away peace- Brown and Jayms Kevn fully in his sleep on Octo- Bates (Jeanne), and six ber 16, 2019. He was born grandchildren: Angela in Alamosa, Col- Streeper (JD), orado, to Wil- Kevn Bates, liam B. Bates Jayson Bates, and Mae Majors Justyn Bates, and on May 29, Kayden Bates. 1930. He is preceded He grew up in in death by his Alamosa, Colo- parents; siblings, rado, and moved Ione and Bill; to Anthony, Kan- and the love of sas, when he was Bates his life, Bonnie. The family in high school, where he met the love of would like to thank Mandy his life, Bonnie Bell Frank. and Emily, the staff of Can- They were married in yon Creek and Hospice for Utah. 1950. A viewing will be held His love of knowledge led him to a career in edu- on Friday, October 25, cation as a teacher and 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to school principal. His career 12:30 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe pulled his family all across Funeral Home, 4760 South the United States, living State Street, Murray, Utah, in Texas, Kansas, Nevada, followed by graveside ser- Utah, Idaho, and eventu- vices at 1 p.m. at Elysian ally setting in Hermiston, Burial Gardens, 1075 East Oregon. 4580 South, Millcreek, He is survived by his Utah. Kathleen Marie Martindale Hermiston DEATHS November 28, 1947 — October 17, 2019 Kathleen Marie Martin- her husband, Dan Martin- dale, age 71, passed away dale Jr.; her son and his wife, on Thursday, October 17, Mike and Donna Irons; her 2019, in Richland, daughters, Kim- berly and Sheri Wash. She was the Irons; her four wife of Dan Mar- tindale Jr. They amazing grand- children: Adrian shared over 22 Baker, Sam Irons, years of marriage Zack Irons and together. Deehan Bru- Kathleen was mer; and her sis- born on Novem- ber 28, 1947, in ter, Helen Swegle. Martindale Port Angeles, Kathleen was pre- deceased by her Wash. She was the daughter of James and father and mother, James Mabel Monds. Kathleen and Mabel Monds, broth- attended high school in Port ers James Jr. and Kenneth Angeles, Wash. She enjoyed Monds, and sister Karen a long successful career with Monds. A memorial service will the state of Oregon, Employ- ment Department. be held on Tuesday, October Kathleen was a beloved 29, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the member of the West- Westside Church of Christ, side Church of Christ. She 2185 W. Orchard Ave. enjoyed gardening, a good Hermiston, OR 97838. yard sale, her kitties, and Memorial donations may her daily vanilla latte. Most be made to cancer research of all, she loved her family. or your local pet rescue She will be remembered for organization. her beautiful smile, her abil- Please share memories ity to light up every room of Kathleen with her fam- she entered and the kind- ily at burnsmortuaryhermis- ness she shared with every- ton.com. Arrangements by one she met. Burns Mortuary of Hermis- Kathleen is survived by ton, Oregon. Marie A. Issel Hermiston Feb. 6, 1928 — Oct. 14, 2019 Marie A. Issel, 91, of Hermiston, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Hermiston. She was born Feb. 6, 1928. Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermis- ton. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortu- aryhermiston.com. Edna J. Lowrance Hermiston March 14, 1931 — Oct. 14, 2019 Edna J. Lowrance, 88, of Hermiston, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at her home. She was born March 14, 1931, in Campo, Colorado. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 125 E. Beech St., Hermiston. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Ore- gon. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor- tuaryhermiston.com. Kevin M. Chapman Boardman March 1, 1975 — Oct. 12, 2019 Kevin M. Chapman, 44, of Boardman, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Richland, Wash. He was born March 1, 1975, in Hamilton, Montana. A memorial service was held Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
