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RECORDS Wednesday, January 15, 2020 OBITUARIES HerMIsTOnHeraLd.COM • A5 DEATH NOTICES Jonathan L. Wilson Michael G. ‘Mike’ Robinson Janet Sue Braaten Hermiston July 19, 1984 — January 2, 2020 Hermiston May 13, 1943 — January 9, 2020 Umatilla Oct. 26, 1945 — Jan. 9, 2020 Jonathan L. Wilson of bers of his superhero team Hermiston was born July include his sisters Angie 19, 1984, in Hermiston to Wilson and Sara and hus- Garry and Debra (Reid) band Clint Shoemake; Wilson. Thus began his brother Bryan and wife epic life of crime fighting. Morgan Wilson; nephew Alec; nieces He completed Addy and River; his final mis- sion and leveled maternal grand- mother Doris up on Thursday, Reid; several January 2, 2020, aunts, uncles, at the age of 35. Jonathan cousins; and spent his years extended fam- ily members and in Hermiston Wilson friends. wearing green A celebra- and fighting evil tion of life ser- all over town. He actively trained with vice will be held at 2 p.m. the top athletes of Spe- on Saturday, January 18 cial Olympics in bowl- at Hermiston Christian ing, track and field, golf, Center. basketball and powerlift- The family is request- ing. After every battle he ing that everyone attend- loved to recharge with a ing please wear something cheeseburger, root beer, that reminds them of Jona- and chocolate milkshake. than, whether it be a super- As Earth’s Mightiest Hero, hero, Star Wars, Pokemon, Jonathan loved to tell or just something green. Arrangements by Burns everyone who would listen what all of his superhero Mortuary of Hermiston. Donations may be friends were up to, and he always wore their shirts made to Burns Mortuary to to support them. Jonathan help defray final expenses, never knew a stranger and or to the Pendleton Herm- was everyone’s biggest iston Special Olympics. The family would also like fan. Crime fighting isn’t to encourage everyone to always easy, and many of spend some time volun- Jonathan’s team members teering with Special Olym- fell to the forces of evil pics in Jonathan’s honor. To leave an online con- before him, including his parents and older brother dolence for Jonathan’s family, please go to www. Chris. The remaining mem- burnsmortuary.com. Michael G. “Mike” Rob- He is survived by his wife inson of Hermiston, Ore- of 58 years, Mary Jo Robin- gon, was born on May 13, son; daughter Jeanne Daley 1943, in Pendleton, Oregon, and her husband Mike; son to parents Bertram and Mar- Steve Robinson and his wife guerite Grant Robinson. He Mary; grandchildren Mike, died on January 9, 2020, in Justin, Keara, Kellan and Richland, Wash- Erika; and numer- ington, at the age ous nieces and of 76 years. nephews. They moved Mike was pre- ceded in death their family to by his parents, Hermiston, Ore- gon, in 1952. brother Jack Rob- inson, and sister Mike participated Fleur Huddleston. in track and grad- uated from Herm- Robinson A celebration iston High School gathering will be in the class of held on Wednes- 1961. He then attended day, January 15, 2020, at Eastern Oregon College for 2 p.m. at The Gathering a short time before start- Place at Bellinger’s, 1823 ing his career in the grocery S. Highway 395, Hermiston, business. Mike was united Oregon. A private family in marriage to Mary Jo burial will be at the Herm- McEvoy on December 29, iston Cemetery, Hermiston, 1961, in Lewiston, Idaho. Oregon. People who wish may They owned and operated contributions in Mike’s Market in Hermis- make ton, Oregon, for 32 years, Mike’s memory to the retiring in 2015. Hermiston Warming Sta- He enjoyed being in the tion, c/o Burns Mortuary of mountains hunting and fish- Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, ing. Mike was very outgoing Hermiston, OR 97838. and loved driving around Please share memories visiting his friends or calling of Mike with his family at them on the phone. He had burnsmortuaryhermiston. a great sense of humor and com. Arrangements by Burns loved joking with everyone. Mortuary of Hermiston. Janet Sue Braaten74, of Umatilla, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in Kennewick, Washington. She was born Oct. 26, 1945, in Spokane, Washington. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Martha Ann Miller Pendleton March 14, 1934 — Jan. 1, 2020 Longtime Pendle- especially enjoyed Christ- ton resident Martha Ann mas. She looked forward Miller, 85, died while sur- to holiday gatherings, rounded in love by family which often featured her Wednesday, Jan. fabulous culi- nary creations. 1, 2020, in Herm- iston. The sec- Cakes were one ond to the young- of Martha’s spe- cialties, which est child of Leslie she made for and Mamie May anyone, anytime (Lindsey) Turner, or anywhere. Martha Ann Martha is Turner was born survived by her March 14, 1934, Miller children, her in Sandford, grandchildren, Texas. The last of Shane Wal- the Turner kids to say their lace of Pendleton; Lindsey goodbyes on Earth, her sib- (Stacy) Adair of Pendleton; lings included Leslie (Mil- Matthew (Tabitha) Men- dred) Turner of Pendleton; denhall of Hermiston; Joe Nina (Harold) Mock of (Hailey) Mendenhall of Pendleton; Mary (Casey) Hermiston; Brandi (Steph- Denny of Pilot Rock; anie) Lowrance of Seattle; Joe Turner of Pendleton; Josh (Ashley) Lowrance Wanda Fay (Manuel) Costa of Tennessee; and Caleb of Sunnyside, Washington; Lowrance of Portland; Ray (Dolores) Turner of her great-grandchildren, Vancouver, Washington; Olivia, Grace, Hanna, and Bill (Margaret) Turner Quinn, Cole, Mason and Wyatt; sisters-in-law, Mil- of Pendleton. During her youth, Mar- dred, Dolores and Marga- tha moved from Texas with ret; and numerous nieces her family to Rieth. She and nephews. She was preceded in attended Pendleton High School. In her younger death by her parents, hus- years, she worked at Pend- band (2004) and siblings. leton Woolen Mills. The family expressed Martha met and married grateful appreciation for Marvin E. Miller June 26, the amazing support pro- 1954, in Pendleton. The vided by Vange John couple had two daughters, Memorial Hospice and Teresa (Richard) Shade special visitations by of Pendleton; and Loretta Rev. Marc Mullins of the (Bill) Lowrance of Herm- Pendleton First Christian iston. She lived in Pendle- Church, where Martha ton until moving to Herm- was a longtime member. iston four years ago. Memorial contributions Working her entire life can be made to the Pendle- in customer service, Mar- ton First Christian Church. tha loved people. She A funeral service will retired around age 78 be held Friday, Jan. 17 at after working at numerous 11 a.m. at Burns Mortuary places, including Bi-Mart, of Pendleton. Interment Albertsons and Walmart. will follow at Olney Ceme- Martha enjoyed bak- tery in Pendleton, followed ing, cooking and shop- by a dinner at the Pendle- ping — particularly buy- ton Eagles Lodge. ing new shoes. She loved Share memories with being with friends, family Martha’s family at www. and her grandkids. Martha burnsmortuary.com. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston JAN. 1, 2020 NEVILLE — Danielle M. Davies-Neville and Kristo- pher D. Neville of Hermiston: a boy, Colton D. Neville. JAN. 3, 2020 CARRILLO MENDOZA — Marcelina Mendoza Pablo and Mariano Carrillo Garcia of Hermiston: a girl, Shayla Yadira Carrillo Mendoza. RUIZ — Sonia L. Negrete and Oscar F. Ruiz of Irri- gon: a girl, Stephanie Gabriela Ruiz. JAN. 4, 2020 ARMENTA — Alexis Sullivan and Elian Armenta of Umatilla: a boy, Armani Armenta. Steven M. Brockett Hermiston May 11, 1959 — Jan. 7, 2020 Steven M. Brockett, 60, of Hermiston, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born May 11, 1959, in Weiser, Idaho. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Frances ‘Fran’ Cheves Kennewick, Wash. Dec. 14, 1928 — Jan. 10, 2020 Former Echo resident Frances “Fran” Cheves, 91, of Kennewick, Washington, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Kennewick. She was born Dec. 14, 1928, in Echo. Rec- itation of the rosary will be held Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 520 S. Garfield St., Kennewick. A meal will follow the mass in the church office build- ing. A private family burial will be in Echo Cemetery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Richard L. Clark Boardman Jan. 13, 1941 — Jan. 2, 2020 Richard L Clark, 78, of Boardman, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1941, in Port- land. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. at RA Farms, 20370 Feedville Road, Hermiston. A second celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. at The Viewpoint, 20189 S. Springwater Road, Oregon City. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Julie Faye Eubanks Philip Edward Sharkey Hermiston January 2, 1964 — January 10, 2020 Philip Edward Sharkey camping. Philip married Lora Lit- of Hermiston was born Jan- uary 2, 1964, in Enterprise, tle in Hermiston, Oregon, on Oregon, the son of Wil- September 2, 1989. liam and Esther He was pre- ceded in death by (Akes) Sharkey. a brother, Kevin He passed away Charles Sharkey, on January 10, on Dec. 17, 1965. 2020, near Echo, He is sur- Oregon, at the age vived by his of 56. wife of 30 years, Philip attended Lora; daughters grade school in Kayla and hus- Joseph, Ore., and band Jacob Potter, Sharkey AC Houghton Ele- mentary School in and Kimber and hus- band Darrin Watson; Irrigon. He graduated from Riverside High School son William Sharkey; seven in Boardman in the class of grandchildren; mother Lon- 1982. He then attended Blue nie (Bill) Danner; father Bill Mountain Community Col- Sharkey; brother Patrick lege where he studied agri- Sharkey; sister Fran Horn; culture and small engine and several nieces, neph- mechanics. Next he studied ews and extended family agribusiness management at members. A celebration of life ser- EOSC in La Grande, where he received his bachelor’s vice will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020, degree in business. Philip worked for Wil- at New Hope Community bur Ellis for 20 years. He Church, 1350 S. Highway then worked at the Uma- 395, Hermiston, Ore. Phil- tilla Army Depot as a chem- ip’s family requests that all ical agent for several years. people who attend the ser- He always ran a small truck- vice wear their favorite color ing and farming businesses of blue. on the side but began Plati- Family suggest memorial num Transportation in 2003 donations in Philip’s mem- and operated South Ranch ory be made to the Hermis- ton FFA. for many years. Arrangements by Burns Philip is a lifelong mem- ber of the FFA and enjoyed Mortuary of Hermiston. To being a soccer coach for sev- leave an online condolence eral years. He enjoyed going for the family, please go to to the mountains where he www.burnsmortuaryhermis- would hike, ride motor- ton.com cycles, ride horses and go POLICE LOG Tuesday, January 7 5:33 a.m.— Police responded to a drunk driver on Northwest 11th Street. 4:22 p.m.— Someone called to report that for the second time, a stranger had broken into a home they have for sale on Northeast North Street. 10:23 p.m. — Police arrested someone following a restraining order violation on West McKenzie Avenue. Wednesday, January 8 7:45 a.m.— A missing person was reported on West Ridgeway Avenue. 3:32 p.m.— A woman called to report that people were unlawful- ly living at a property she owns on West Joseph Avenue. 6:12 p.m. — Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Northeast Fourth Place. Reportedly, a man was choking a wom- an. Thursday, January 9 6:28 a.m.— Police were unable to locate a possible drunk driver on South Highway 395. 9:44 a.m.— A domestic disturbance occurred on Southwest Seventh Street. 12:03 p.m.— Someone asked to speak with an officer regarding a person who continually has asked for food and money at a local church. 6:26 p.m.— On Southwest 11th Street, a woman called to say her elementary-aged son was trying to stab other children in the house. Saturday, January 11 12:20 a.m.— A domestic disturbance was reported on Southwest Sandy Drive. 10:52 p.m.— Police responded to a fight on East Main Street. Sunday, January 12 1:46 a.m.— On Northwest 11th Street, a burglary was reported. 2:32 a.m.— A fight occurred on North First Street. Enterprise Oct. 29, 1950 — Dec. 30, 2019 Former Stanfield-area resident Julie Faye Eubanks, 69, of Enterprise, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Enterprise. She was born Oct. 29, 1950, in Walla Walla. Arrange- ments by Bollman Funeral Home in Enterprise. Aileen M. Fisher Umatilla July 15, 1937 — Jan. 11, 2020 Aileen M. Fisher, 82, of Umatilla, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Umatilla. She was born July 15, 1937, in Short Creek Township, North Dakota. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Carol E. Glass Hermiston Feb. 8, 1940 — Jan. 13, 2020 Carol E. Glass, 79, of Hermiston, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born Feb. 8, 1940, in Spokane, Washington. A funeral service will be held Sat- urday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Ceme- tery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. Genevieve ‘Joanne’ Hewitt Umatilla Oct. 14, 1934 — Jan. 12, 2020 Genevieve “Joanne” Hewitt, 85, of Umatilla, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Umatilla. She was born Oct. 14, 1934, in Huntington, Oregon. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Norma ‘Jean’ Hendry Hermiston July 16, 1929 — Jan. 10, 2020 Norma “Jean” Hendry, 90, of Hermiston, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born July 16, 1929, in Bedford, Iowa. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Sylvia Patnode Ione Sept. 9, 1933 — Dec. 31, 2019 Former Arlington and Hermiston resident Sylvia Pat- node, 86, of Ione, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at her home. She was born Sept. 9, 1933, in Yakima, Washing- ton. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Arlington. A lun- cheon and time of sharing will follow at Arlington Grade School. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. Jeremy G. Sallee Hermiston May 13, 1978 — Jan. 11, 2020 Jeremy G. Sallee, 41, of Hermiston, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at his home. He was born May 13, 1978, in Portland. A graveside funeral service will be held Mon- day, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. A cel- ebration of life service will follow at noon at the Ore- gon National Guard Armory, 900 S.E. Columbia Drive, Hermiston. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermis- ton. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor- tuaryhermiston.com. Jolyon A. Sinibaldi Hermiston Oct. 26, 1940 — Jan. 11, 2020 Jolyon A. Sinibaldi, 79, of Hermiston, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born Oct. 26, 1940, in San Francisco, California. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. COURTS Go to HermistonHerald.com to read this week’s court records