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RECORDS Wednesday, February 26, 2020 HerMIsTOnHeraLd.COM • A5 OBITUARIES Sidney Charles Cook Thomas Eugene Long Frederick James Horning Hermiston October 8, 1951 — February 19, 2020 Hermiston October 4, 1939 — February 22, 2020 Pendleton August 11, 1951 — February 20, 2020 Sidney Charles Cook of movie lines and would say Hermiston was born October them as the movie was play- 8, 1951, in Havre, Montana, ing. He also enjoyed spend- the son of Henry and Ber- ing time at the Hermiston tha (Pound) Cook. Shari’s Restau- rant, drinking cof- He passed away in fee late into the Hermiston on Feb- ruary 19, 2020, at evenings. Watch- ing the weather the age of 68. Sidney grew and letting every- one know what up and attended it would it be for school in Big the next day was Sandy, Mon- tana, attend- another passion ing F.E. Miley Cook of his. Grade School and He is sur- vived by his five Big Sandy High School, graduating in the children and spouses: Tia Class of 1972. After high Cook, Andrew Cook, Rob- school, he moved to Pend- ert Cook, Tasha Workman leton, Oregon, where he and husband Craig Work- worked at the state hospi- man, and Travis Cortez tal for a short time. He took and husband Eddie Cor- a job with Lamb Weston in tez; seven grandchildren: Hermiston in 1976. He con- Kaiden Workman, Zander tinued working for Lamb Workman, Cyrus Workman, Weston for the next 36 Isabella Cook, Jasper Work- years until retiring in 2012. man, Isaac Cook and Bex- He moved to Hermiston in lee Workman; 11 brothers 1981, where he has resided and sisters: Richard Cook, Darlene Poindexter, Sue since. Sidney married Bonita Anne Williams, Dwight Lyon in Pendleton, Ore- Cook, Betty Cook, Roger gon, on December 21, 1975. Cook, Karen Pearson, Wade From this union two chil- Cook, Calvin Cook, Colleen dren, Tia and Andrew, were Imberi and Sharon Cook; born. The couple divorced and many nieces, nephews, in 1982. cousins and extended family He married Debbie Hill members. on August 7, 1987, and the He was preceded in death couple had three children, by his mother Bertha Cook, Robert, Tasha and Travis. father Henry Cook, and sis- ter Delores Axtman. The couple later divorced. Services will be Sidney was known by his children as a loving father announced at a later time. who did what he could for Arrangements by Burns his family. Sid was known Mortuary of Hermiston. To for his long, entertaining sto- leave an online condolence ries, which he loved to repeat for the family, please go to often. As a point of pride, www.burnsmortuaryhermis- he purported to remember ton.com. Thomas Eugene Long Thorpe-Graham on of Hermiston was born December 18, 1995, in a October 4, 1939, in Baker private ceremony in Baker City, Oregon, to Garnet City, Oregon. and Esther (Heggie) Long. Tom enjoyed tak- ing his dogs for He passed away walks and rides, in Hermiston going for morn- on February 22, ing coffee, work- 2020, at the age ing outside in of 80. the yard, watch- Tom lived ing all types of in Baker City sports, and brag- throughout his ging about his childhood, where Long grandkids. he attended Tom is sur- school and grad- vived by his uated with the class of 1957. After high wife, Teresa; sons Lance school, he continued to live (Jeannie) Long and Tommy and work in Baker City for Long; stepdaughters Kim several years until mov- Newbill, Jennifer Marshall ing to Arkansas to work at (Shane Huston), Melissa a missile base. He contin- (JR) Goodwin and Audra ued work at various jobs in (Steve) Workman; broth- and around Arkansas and ers Gerald and Keith Long of Baker City; 11 grand- Tennessee. He returned to Baker children; and three great City in 1975 and then grandchildren, as well as moved to Hermiston in many other extended fam- 1980, where he worked ily members. A celebration of life will part time in road construc- tion and proceeded to work be held at the Harkenrider part time as a bartender Senior Center, 255 N.E. at the Buff and Brew, and Second St., in Hermiston ended up working full time on Saturday, February 29 there when the road con- from 1-3 p.m. struction job was com- In lieu of flowers, the plete. He worked for SPI family asks that donations Security for several years, be made in Tom’s honor traveling the United States, to the Hermiston Senior until he got married and Center or Fuzzball Animal decided to pursue bartend- Rescue. ing full-time. He is a well- Burns Mortuary of known bartender around Hermiston is in charge of Hermiston working at sev- the arrangements. To leave eral local bars including an online condolence for Hales, Marti’s South and the family, please go to lastly the Cozy Tavern. www.burnsmortuaryherm- Tom married Teresa iston.com. Frederick James Horn- divorced in 2003. ing of Pendleton was He was a charter mem- born August 11, 1951, in ber of the Hermiston Jay- Hermiston, Oregon, the cees, which he was active son of Adam and Regina in for many years. He enjoyed hunting, (Gissinger) fishing, bowl- Horning. He ing and racing passed away cars. But most in Kennewick, important to Washington, on him was spend- Thursday, Feb- ruary 20, 2020, ing time with at the age of 68. his two sons and family. Frederick Horning He is sur- lived in Herm- iston through- vived by sons out his child- Paul Horn- hood where he attended ing and Keith Horn- school and graduated ing; three granddaugh- from Hermiston High ters, Lani, Shaylee and School in the class of Keala; brother Pius Horn- 1970. He continued liv- ing; brother-in-law Gene ing in Hermiston for Townsend; sister-in-law several years where he Krista Loftus; and numer- worked in grocery stores. ous nieces, nephews, He worked as a produce cousins and extended manager and held vari- family members. ous positions in grocery Services will be stores in both Hermis- announced at a later ton and later in Pendleton time. Burns Mortuary of throughout his career. He Hermiston is in charge of has resided in Pendleton arrangements. To leave an online con- for the past 34 years. Frederick married Jay dolence for the family Jones on May 30, 1981, please go to www.burns- in Hermiston. The couple mortuaryhermiston.com Rachel ‘Carleen’ Hottendorf Hermiston October 29, 1932 — February 15, 2020 Rachel “Carleen” Hot- and caring for others, play- tendorf of Hermiston, Ore- ing cards and most of all gon, was born on October she cherished time with her 29, 1932, in Ware County, family. Carleen was a mem- Georgia, to parents Willie ber of the Stanfield Baptist and Susie White Rowell. Church, Stanfield, Oregon. She is sur- She died on Feb- vived by her son, ruary 15, 2020, in Rusty Truscott, Hermiston, Ore- gon, at the age of Baker City, Ore- gon; daughters 87 years. C a r l e e n Gail Hersey, Flor- ida, and Lynn Van- was raised and Dorn, Pendleton, attended school Oregon; son-in- in Georgia. She law Larry Koeller, moved to Baker Hottendorf Pendleton, Ore- City, Oregon, in gon; sisters Doris 1952. Carleen Bryant, Herm- was united in marriage to Dick Truscott iston, Oregon, and Carol on May 23, 1953, in Pend- Spell, Georgia; 11 grand- leton, Oregon, at the First children; and numerous Christian Church. They set- great-grandchildren, nieces tled on the ranch on Auburn and nephews. Road, Baker City, Oregon, Carleen was preceded in where they lived throughout death by her parents; late their entire marriage. Dick husbands Richard “Dick” passed away Oct 1, 1977, Truscott (married 1953- at Big Lookout Mountain, 1977) and Leonard Hotten- Durkee Oregon, area while dorf (married 1980-2003); deer hunting and had a heart a son, Randy Truscott; a daughter, Susan Koeller; attack. Carleen stayed at the three brothers, Carl Row- ranch until October 1979 ell, Vernon (Olis) Hersey when she moved to Pendle- and Willie (Iona) Hersey; ton. She had a job working and daughter-in-law Eva at Hatfields in Pendleton. Truscott. On June 7 1980, Carleen A celebration of life ser- married Leonard Hotten- vice will be held on Friday, dorf in Baker City, Oregon. February 28, 2020, at 1 p.m. They lived at the feed lot in at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon, where Hermiston, Oregon. Burial Leonard worked before will be at a later date at moving to Baker City for a Mt. Hope Cemetery, Baker, short time. They returned to Oregon. Hermiston in 1981 and Car- In lieu of flowers, con- leen went to work for Lamb tributions can be made in Weston in 1984. Leonard memory of Carleen to the joined her at Lamb Weston following: Hermiston Senior later that year. She worked Center, Umatilla County there for 15 years, retiring in Fair, and The American 1997. Her husband Leonard Cancer Society, c/o Burns passed away February 13, Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, OR 2003. After retiring Carleen 97838. volunteered work for the Arrangements by Burns Hermiston Senior Cen- Mortuary of Hermiston. ter, Stanfield Senior Center, Please share memories of Umatilla County Fair Board, Carleen with her family at SMART Reading program www.burnsmortuaryhermis- Stanfield. She enjoyed cook- ton.com. ing, baking, fishing, helping BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston FEB. 15, 2020 SELLS — Yvonne M. Gall and Kyle R. Sells of Hermis- ton: a girl, Skyler Rain Sells. Laurence R. Rice Sr. Hermiston March 9, 1937 — February 16, 2020 On February 16, 2020, rie (Mark), Larry (Bea), Laurence R. Rice Sr. Michelle, Chris, Barbara and Stuart (Jen), passed away at and numerous home in Hermis- ton, Oregon. grandchildren. Laurence Laurence was was preceded deeply loved and in death by his will be greatly daughter Susan, missed. his wife Sharon, A celebration and his siblings. of life will be Rice Laurence held in Hermis- ton at a later date is survived by his sister Pauline, and his this spring. children Sheree, Valo- Francis Scott Ashby Sanford, North Carolina December 7, 1968 — January 28, 2020 Francis Scott Ashby cially challenging his (Scott) was born to Claude friends in music trivia. He Ray “CR” and Janice was known to be friendly, Jean “JJ” in Bellflower, kind and fun-loving. Scott is sur- California. vived by his Scott grad- uated from mother JJ; Hermiston brother Rod High School in and wife Kim; 1987, where he two daughters, played tennis Amanda Jean for four years. of Portland S c o t t and Faith Rae worked as a of Baker City; Ashby supervisor for and two nieces, Ty Bennett Morgan Elaine Roofing in Baker City and Ansley McCord of for 20 years. His duties North Carolina. Scott’s remains will be consisted of roof repairs and replacement, bidding placed on family property jobs, and settling insur- near the Elk River in the ance claims. Appalachian Mountains Scott loved golf, fish- of North Carolina. ing, cribbage and espe- Rest in peace, Scott. DEATH NOTICES Dennis James Jay Larry Edward McCracken III Hermiston August 24, 1944 — February 23, 2020 Hermiston Dec. 30, 1955 — Feb. 10, 2020 Dennis James Jay of Hermiston was born August 24, 1944, in Eugene, Oregon, the son of James and Wynonna (Gormley) Jay. He passed away in Hermiston on Sun- day, February 23, 2020, at the age of 75. Dennis lived in Eugene throughout his childhood where he attended school, graduating from Willa- mette High School in the class of 1962. After high school, he stayed in the Eugene area and began his career with the Southern Pacific Railroad. Southern Pacific was later bought by Union Pacific Railroad and he transferred to Hin- kle yard in 1999. In total Dennis worked for the rail- road for 37 years, retiring in 2002. He has resided in Hermiston since 1999. Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother, Michael Jay, and several friends. Viewing will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 3-6 p.m. at Burns Mortuary in Herm- iston. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020, at the Hermiston Cemetery. Family suggest memo- rial donations in Dennis’s memory be made to the Vineyard Oasis Church in Hermiston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to www. burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Larry Edward McCracken III, 64, of Hermiston, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, in Vancouver, Washington. He was born Dec. 30, 1955, in El Monte, California. A grave- side service will be held Friday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Harold W. Miller Jr. Umatilla July 14, 1955 — Feb. 18, 2020 Harold W. Miller Jr., 64, of Umatilla, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Umatilla. He was born July 14, 1955, in Portland. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Kenneth D. ‘Ken’ Wizner Hermiston Aug. 13, 1952 — Feb. 24, 2020 Kenneth D. “Ken” Wizner, 67, of Hermiston, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at his home. He was born Aug. 13, 1952, in Pendleton. A celebration of life is pending. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrange- ments. Share memories with the family at www.burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Preparation can help dementia patients in an emergency By JADE MCDOWELL neWs edITOr Experiencing a major flood or other natural disas- ter can be disorienting for anyone, but it can be par- ticularly difficult for people experiencing dementia. The Alzheimer’s Asso- ciation offers tips for emer- gency preparation for peo- ple whose loved one has dementia. The association suggests that for those whose fam- ily member lives in a resi- dential facility, they should check on the facility’s emer- gency plans, and make sure they take into account spe- cific needs, such as an oxy- gen tank or medications. The Juniper House assisted living and mem- ory care facility in Pend- leton wasn’t among the places flooded this month, but assistant director Hanna Bass said they keep con- tracts at all times for backup housing for residents if something happened to their building. “We always have somewhere to relocate to,” she said. In the event of an emer- gency, she said staff would contact each patient’s fam- ily by phone to give them an update and let them know where their family member was being relocated to. They also keep at least a week’s worth of food and other supplies on hand in case they need to shelter in place or supplies can’t get through. For others, who care for a loved one with demen- tia in their home, having those same type of prepara- tions are equally important. Beyond the standard food, water, flashlights, cloth- ing and other supplies that everyone should stock in their home, the Alzheimer’s Association suggests people add copies of important doc- uments, such as legal papers regarding guardianship and insurance information to a grab-and-go emergency kit. Such a kit should also include medications, a list of needed medications, dosage information, the patient’s physician’s name and con- tact information. Other needs, such as eyeglasses or incontinence products, should be accounted for. According to the Alzhei- mer’s Association, “changes in routine, traveling and new environments may increase the risk for wandering and agitation for people with dementia.” With that in mind, the association encourages people to make sure their loved one has identifying information, such as a med- ical alert bracelet or cloth- ing labels.
