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Wednesday, February 19, 2020 RECORDS HerMIsTOnHeraLd.COM • A5 OBITUARIES Daniel Ernest ‘Dannie’ Walchli Jaunita May Schultz Malachi Kane ‘Mac’ Campbell Hermiston November 1, 1967 — February 12, 2020 Irrigon February 11, 1941 — February 14, 2020 Hermiston July 22, 1929 — February 11, 2020 Daniel Ernest “Dan- four amazing children: nie” Walchli was born on Katie in 1990, Brenna in November 1, 1967, to Clin- 1993, Jared (JD) in 1995, ton Patrick “Skip” and and Luke in 1999. Sherry Walchli. He left this Dannie was an incredi- earth peacefully at home bly loving and giving father. He may not have surrounded by the had as much time love of his fam- ily and friends, as some dads, but far too soon, on quality always Wednesday, Feb- made up for ruary 12, 2020, quantity. He was at the age of 52. always willing After fighting to take the kids like a warrior for along to check over 10 years, he water, ride in a Walchli knew it was time swather, baler, to finally let his combine or other body and mind farm equipment. rest. Many of the trips with Dad Dannie was born a included ice cream after. As farmer, to a farmer, who they got older they weren’t was born a farmer as well. sure if it was really a treat It was in his blood and was for them, or if he was just his true calling in life. He using them as an excuse to loved the land and what he get some for himself! could produce from it. It was one of the tradi- By the age of 3, he tions he continued when his refused to stay back in the first grandchild was born. house when work was to Kadence will miss those be done. He wanted to be treats with Papa. in the fields. He was hap- He was proud of all the piest in the dirt. Whether it kids and loved to watch was playing with toy trac- them play their many tors, learning to drive a flat- sports, help them with bed in the asparagus field homework, talk with them by age 6, riding motorbikes about their goals, see them or four-wheelers, hoeing work hard on the farm each watermelon vines, chang- summer, or give them lec- ing irrigation pipe, planting, tures on life when he could checking moisture levels in get them in a car for a road potato fields, swathing, bal- trip. Many lessons were ing, harvesting any crop, or learned on those drives, simply driving around the and appreciated to this day farm to show others what by his sons and daughters. he considered to be “God’s His grandchildren country,” his passion for brought him endless joy. the land never wavered. If We will all miss hearing you were fortunate enough him try to get the babies to to spend time on one of his “say Paaa-Paaaaa” from the “tours,” you were blessed moment they were born. to see the pride he took in He spent his life culti- vating more than just the the life he cherished. Dannie respected his crops. He had a steadfast parents and grandparents desire to improve the farm- like few people have the ing industry. He served on capacity to do. They, and many boards over his life- Uncle John Walchli, were time: the Umatilla County Board, Pendle- often credited with having Weed taught him so much more ton Grain Growers Board, than farming. His loyalty to Stanfield Irrigation Board, family and the continuing Oregon Potato Commis- success of the farm were sion, National Potato Coun- what drove him. Though he cil, U.S. Potato Board, and was very athletic and com- the Potato Variety Manage- petitive in sports, such as ment Institute. He had con- football, track and weight- tinued to serve on most of lifting, his true desire was these boards until the end to excel in his education of his life. He was highly in high school and college. respected by many in the He was very active in FFA industry for his wisdom, as well. He felt that orga- insight and perspectives. nization impacted him in “He is not replaceable great ways, and encouraged and will be missed,” said many others to take advan- Gary Roth, Oregon Potato tage of the benefits of being Commission executive a part of it as well. director. He graduated from Dan is survived by his Hermiston High School wife Karen; daughter Katie in 1985, and Oregon State (Andrew), daughter Brenna University via Eastern (Brandon), son Jared “JD” Oregon University in La (Caitlynn), and son Luke Grande in 1990. While the (Courtney); granddaugh- pride he took in being a key ters Kadence, Henley and player on both sides of the June, and a soon-to-be-born ball while winning at foot- grandson; mother Sherry ball his senior year against Walchli; brothers Bobby rival Pendleton (after a (Rachelle), Patrick (Nancy) 62-year drought) was some- and Donnie (Karie); sis- thing he carried with him ters Sherie Marie (Marty) his entire life, he was even and and Judy (Curtis); 19 more proud of the difficult nieces and nephews; and classes he mastered, and 10 great-nieces and -neph- being the only sibling of ews. He was preceded in seven to complete his bach- death by his grandparents elor’s degree. He used his Ernest and Pauline Walchli knowledge to keep pushing and John and Marion Ver- the farm forward whenever non, his father Skip Wal- he could in the ever-chang- chli, sister Cindy, and one ing industry. great-niece. He was the respected A celebration of life will voice in the family, as be held for Dan on Sunday, technology and practices February 23 at 1 p.m. in marched forward in a way the Hermiston High School that sometimes seemed commons. foreign to the generation Burial will follow at before him. He was trusted the Hermiston Cemetery. to bring in changes that Viewing will be held on sometimes were an uphill Thursday, February 20 at battle, but always benefit- Burns Mortuary in Hermis- ton from 4-7 p.m. ted the farm. In 1986 Dannie met For those wishing to Karen Hofmann, whom he make donation in lieu of professed in a bio he wrote flowers, a fund is being to be “the love of his life.” set up to award a scholar- The city girl was quickly ship for area agricultural wooed by his blue eyes, students. The family requests quick smile, and gentle- manly manner — not to those to be sent to the Dan- mention that really cool red iel Walchli Memorial Fund Chevy pickup he was so in care of Burns Mortuary, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, proud of! They married in July of OR 97838. 1988, settled on the farm Please share memories and never looked back. of Dannie with his family Rural life was an adjust- at burnsmortuaryhermis- ment for her, but proved to ton.com. Burns Mortuary of be the best decision of her Hermiston, Oregon, is in life. Together they welcomed care of arrangements. Jaunita May Schultz of and word search puzzles. Irrigon, Oregon, was born She was a longtime mem- on February 11, 1941, in ber of the Eagles Lodge Colville, Washington, to #2909 where she cooked parents Ed and Alice Smith for the Kiwanis lunches Wagner. She passed away and the many dinners that the Eagles on February 14, hosted. 2020, at Sacred She is sur- Heart Hospital in vived by her Spokane, Wash- ington, at the age husband of 58 of 79 years. years, Dennis Jaunita was Schultz, Irrigon, raised and Ore.; Mike and attended schools Priscilla Schultz, in Marcus, Hermiston, Ore.; Schulz Wa s h i n g t o n , sister Beverly before graduat- Pavel, Kenne- wick, Wash.; ing from Mar- cus High School in Kettle and numerous nieces and Falls, Washington, in 1959. nephews. She moved to Hermiston, Jaunita was preceded in Oregon, and met her future death by her daughter Patty husband, Dennis Schultz. Schultz; infant daugh- They were married on May ter Sylvia Schultz; mother 20, 1961, in Hermiston, Alice Boggess; father Ed Oregon. They have lived in Wagner; brothers Bill and Hermiston and Irrigon for Roy; and sister Lavern. A funeral service will the past 59 years. Jaunita was a stay-at- be held on Friday, Febru- home mom and kept active ary 21, 2020, at 1 p.m. at volunteering in Little Burns Mortuary Chapel, League Baseball and with Hermiston, Oregon. Burial Christmas Express for over will follow at the Hermis- 25 years. After Dennis ton Cemetery, Hermiston, retired, they spent many Oregon. Please share memories years RVing with friends and lots of time camp- of Jaunita at burnsmortua- ing and fishing around the ryhermiston.com. Arrange- country. Jaunita enjoyed ments by Burns Mortuary RVing, camping, fishing of Hermiston, Oregon. Malachi Kane “Mac” tain Community College Campbell, 90, a longtime Board. He also gave time resident of Hermiston, to other civic organiza- Oregon, died at his home tions. He was involved in surrounded by family on his children’s activities, everything from tee-ball to February 11, 2020. 4-H and FFA. Recitation of He was a the Holy Rosary devoted husband was held on who called his Tuesday, Feb- ruary 18, 2020, wife his “best at 10:30 a.m. decision,” and and will be fol- a loving father lowed by Mass of who supported Christian Burial each child’s Campbell pursuit of his/ at 11 a.m. at Our her own hap- Lady of Angels piness. He was Catholic Church, 565 W. Hermiston Ave., always available to listen, give an encouraging word, Hermiston, Oregon. Mac was born on July and make his family and 22, 1929, in Condon, friends feel loved. On almost every Tues- Oregon, to Irish immi- grants Patrick and Kathryn day he could be found (O’Brien) Campbell. He at the Northwest Live- was raised on a sheep and stock Auction where over cattle ranch in Lonerock, the years he developed Oregon, and it was there many strong and lasting that he developed his love friendships. He had a curious mind for the livestock indus- try and the people who and was open to new ideas, worked in it, especially and had a strong faith that sheepherders. he lived but never imposed Mac attended grade on others. To sum it up, he school in Lonerock, grad- was a good man. uated from Heppner High He was preceded in School and later earned death by his parents, sis- an accounting degree from ters Patricia Campbell, the University of Portland, Martha Baily and Katie which he used in his jobs Van Schoiack, and broth- at Rohrman Motors, C&B ers John, Peter and Jimmy, He is survived by his Livestock, Marlette, and eventually as a farm and wife, Veronica; children Patrick Campbell, Fran- ranch real estate broker. In addition to these ces (Mike) Patterson, Tara jobs, Mac developed his (Yoji) Mineishi, Peter own ranching operation. Campbell, Sarah Camp- He was a natural cattle- bell and Kara Campbell; man who had a gentleness granddaughter Ava Minei- that animals responded to. shi; brother Tom Camp- He was referred to as the bell; and numerous neph- “cattle whisperer” by his ews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, con- family. On August 20, 1960, he tributions in Mac’s mem- married Veronica Doherty ory may be made to Vange in Hermiston, Oregon. John Memorial Hospice From that day a lifetime of education fund. Please share memories adventures began. He had a lifelong inter- of Mac with his family at est in education and served burnsmortuaryhermiston. as chairman of the Herm- com. Arrangements by iston School District Burns Mortuary of Herm- Board and the Blue Moun- iston, Oregon. Carl Herbert Palmer Hermiston October 28, 1935 — February 13, 2020 Carl Herbert Palmer, trips in Eastern Oregon 84, of Hermiston, Oregon, Lakes, rivers, and streams passed February 13, 2020, along with annual salmon peacefully with family by trips, or smelt fishing were his side. common with the family. Carl H. Palmer was Many of his kids’ friends born October 28, were treated 1935, in Oregon like family and City, Oregon, would soon find the son of Cora themselves wel- comed at camp- Adele and John sites whether Lewis Palmer. it was fishing, Carl was the hunting or riding second young- est of 15 sib- motorcycles in lings. On Octo- Palmer the mountains. ber 14, 1955, he As a parent he married Alice followed the Arlene Akins at the Pres- Hermiston wrestling team byterian Church in Spring- during the 1970s, travel- ing with other parents, and water, Oregon. Carl started C.H. again with grandchildren. Carl Palmer is sur- Palmer Roofing, Sid- ing and Insulation busi- vived by his wife Alice ness in Redmond, Ore- Arlene Palmer; two broth- gon, in 1964 and moved ers, Arthur Lee Palmer and his business to Hermiston Edward Eldon Palmer; in 1969. He taught his chil- son and daughter-in-law dren what hard work was Don Lewis and Lori Ann all about. Many family Palmer; son Michael John members and kids’ friends Palmer; son Kenneth worked with Carl. Carl Roy Palmer; 11 grand- had a reputation of quality children; 24 great-grand- and five workmanship and excel- children; lent customer service. He great-great-grandchildren. was known for his sense of Carl Palmer was pre- humor and stickler for per- ceded in death by his fection. Carl sold his roof- daughter, Beverly Ann ing business in the 1990s. Palmer Clinkenbeard; a Carl remodeled the grandson, Trampis Lee Kiddi-Korner with his Palmer; a great-grandson, wife Alice and together Brok David Palmer; his they ran the restaurant for parents; and 12 siblings. many years. He liked serv- A graveside service will ing patrons, visiting with be held on Saturday, Feb- them while Alice cooked. ruary 22, 2020, at 10 a.m. As many know the Kid- at Hermiston Cemetery, di-Korner was a place to Hermiston, Oregon. visit and relax with a full Please share memories belly. of Carl with his family at Carl loved to hunt burnsmortuaryhermiston. and fish. Hunting on the com. Arrangements by North Fork of the John Burns Mortuary of Herm- Day River, many fishing iston, Oregon. Colleen Kaye Winters Raymond, Washington October 27, 1952 — February 3, 2020 Colleen Kaye Winters ardy.” Nothing brought passed away on Febru- Colleen more joy than ary 3, 2020, in Raymond, spending time with her Washington. She was born grandchildren. Colleen was preceded on October 27, 1952, in in death by her Sacramento, Cal- ifornia, to Rich- sister Jenni- ard and Flora fer Cianni, hus- band Colin, and (Foren) Sheehan. granddaughter In 1970 Col- leen graduated Maeva. Colleen is from John Mar- shall High School survived by her in Portland, Ore- son Andrew and Winters gon. Colleen wife Sabrina Winters, daugh- married Colin ter Maegan and Winters on Sep- tember 20, 1975, in Port- husband Rudd Skoubo, land, Oregon. Colin died sister Peggy Jester, and four grandchildren: Chel- in 2017. Colleen moved to East- sea, Andrew, Alyssa and ern Oregon in 1991 with Reid. A funeral service was her husband and chil- dren. There she contin- held Monday, February ued to work in the banking 17, 2020, at 11 a.m. at St. industry. Henry Catholic Church, Colleen enjoyed sitting 346 N.W. First St. in in the sunshine, shopping, Gresham, Oregon. Col- particularly for antiques, leen will be buried next to and collecting owls. She her husband Colin at Wil- also enjoyed watching lamette National Ceme- MLB baseball and “Jeop- tery in Portland, Oregon. OBITUARY POLICY The Hermiston Herald publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These include information about services. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at hermistonherald.com/ obituaryform, by email to obits@hermistonherald.com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the Hermiston Herald or east Oregonian offices. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, x221. Interested in a Medical career? Need funds to complete your training? 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