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RECORDS Wednesday, april 8, 2020 DEATH NOTICES COURTS POLICE LOG Gladys E. Bennett Echo March 31, 1935 — April 5, 2020 Gladys E. Bennett, 85, of Echo, died Sunday, April 5, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born March 31, 1935, in Sand- ers, Montana. Services will be announced later. Arrange- ments by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Kathryn Phyllis Heaton Hermiston Feb. 24, 1926 — April 3, 2020 Kathryn Phyllis Heaton, 94, of Hermiston, died Friday, April 3, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born Feb. 24, 1926, in Eugene. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Lawrence C. ‘Larry’ Benson Hermiston Jan. 28, 1948 — April 2, 2020 Lawrence C. “Larry” Benson, 72, of Hermiston, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at his home. He was born Jan. 28, 1948, in Newberg, Oregon. Services will be announced later. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Fred I. Otis Hermiston May 8, 1944 — March 31, 2020 Fred I. Otis, 75, of Hermiston, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at his home. He was born May 8, 1944, in Hood River. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Joyce Martha Rollins Richland, Washington April 14, 1937 — March 31, 2020 Joyce Martha Rollins, 82, of Richland, Washington, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Richland. She was born April 14, 1937, in Poplar, Minnesota. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Margaret F. Bunten-Pieper Hermiston May 22, 1929 — April 6, 2020 Margaret F. Bunten-Pieper, 90, of Hermiston, died Mon- day, April 6, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born May 22, 1929, in Heppner. A memorial mass will be announced at a later date. A private burial will be held at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston MARCH 26, 2020 PHILLIPS TOWN — Jordan Phillips Town of Hermis- ton: a boy, James Lee Phillips Town. HerMisTOnHerald.COM • A5 TUESDAY, MARCH 31 SENTENCES 2:49 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West Orchard Avenue. 5:04 a.m. — A fight was reported on West Highland Avenue. 3:16 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South- west 13th Place. 3:28 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North- east Aspen Drive. 9:56 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North- east Aspen Drive. PENDLETON — The following sentences have been im- posed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Carson Dain Rawe, 21, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to two counts of Unlawful Use of Weapon: sentenced to 60 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections (DOC) and restitution to be determined for each count; pleaded guilty to Attempt to Commit Class B Felony: sentenced to 30 months Oregon DOC, 30 months post-prison supervision and restitution to be determined; sentenced to a second count of Attempt to Commit Class B Felony: sentenced to 31 months Oregon DOC, 29 months post-prison supervision and restitution to be determined.. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 10:22 a.m. — A woman reported she was almost scammed into renting a house from someone on Craigslist who didn’t own it. 5:03 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northeast Stock- ton Street. 8:26 p.m. — A hit and run was reported on East Ridgeway Avenue. 11:32 p.m. — A prowler who was violating a restraining order was reported on Southwest 11th Street. THURSDAY, APRIL 2 12:46 p.m. — A disturbance was reported at Martha’s House on Southeast Fourth Street. 3:21 p.m. — A woman reported while she was sick in the hos- pital her dogs were given to the animal shelter and adopted out, but she would like them back. 7:29 p.m. — A hit and run was reported on North First Street. 10:04 p.m. — A caller reported their daughter was causing a domestic disturbance on West Hermiston Avenue. 10:26 p.m. — Someone reported a verbal domestic distur- bance between a father and son on Northwest 11th Street. FRIDAY, APRIL 3 7:05 p.m. — A fight was reported on West Fulton Avenue. SATURDAY, APRIL 4 1:51 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West Fulton Avenue. 5:43 a.m. — A caller reported she was in the basement of a building on Northwest 11th Street and could not find her way out. 1:15 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northwest Sec- ond Street and Hermiston Avenue. 6:24 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northeast Fourth Street. 9:42 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northwest 11th Street. SUNDAY, APRIL 5 7:30 a.m. — A hit and run was reported on East Main Street. 2:15 p.m. — A fight was reported on East Pine Avenue. 9:51 p.m. — A burglary was reported on West Division Ave- nue. MONDAY, APRIL 6 8:08 a.m. — Police completed a death investigation on West Highland Avenue. 3:28 p.m. — Someone reported that a person in a silver Volk- swagon was selling drugs on Northeast Fourth Street. 6:05 p.m. — A hit and run was reported on Southwest Ninth Street. SUITS FILED PENDLETON — The following suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Eric Peterman of Hermiston: seeks $1,051.67. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Rosa Castaneda of Hermiston: seeks $1,631.17. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Christopher Foreman of Hermiston: seeks $2,075.77. •Citibank vs. Juan D. Viveros: seeks $2,585.82. •Good Shepherd Health Care System of Hermiston and Proselect Insurance Company vs. Pro-Cut Concrete Cutting and Breaking Inc. and Pro-Cut Concrete Cutting Inc.: seeks $1,784,271.19. JUDGMENTS PENDLETON — The following judgments have been ren- dered in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Shandi Paris of Hermiston: judgment for $209.94. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Kenneth Kautz of Hermiston: judg- ment for $1,761.44. DIVORCES PENDLETON — Divorce decrees were signed in Umatilla County Courts for: Sheena L. Sager of Hermiston and Eric I. Sanchez of Umatilla; Margaret Mary Ashbeck Arthur of Echo and William Austin Arthur of Cottage Grove; Christopher Jay Gibbons of Umatilla and Brenda Ann Gibbons of Pendleton. MARRIAGES PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have been registered in Umatilla County for: Brian Nylic Lewis, 77, and Janet Marie Taylor, 66, both of Herm- iston. Nickolas James Meeks, 29, and Olivia Dawn Banda, 26, both of Hermiston. Phillip Alfred Dunn, 47, and Marlene Renee Prather, 46, both of Hermiston. Zachary Alan McAllister, 22, of Hermiston, and Sarah Naomi Hubbard, 23, of Pendleton. Funeral rituals, grieving death face changes “It’s troublesome when (families) have to hit the pause button,” Ordeman COVID-19 is changing said. how we say goodbye. Ron Martin, of Pendleton Instead of holding hands Pioneer Chapel, said fami- and hugging, family and lies are reacting to state man- friends must grieve differ- dates on gathering size with ently in a time of social dis- disappointment, but also tancing. With restrictions understanding. Some have on gatherings, many fami- opted to postpone while oth- lies opt to delay memorials. ers go ahead despite social Some forge ahead with ser- distancing and radically vices using live feeds and reduced guest lists. Martin webcasting. did his first live streaming On March 7, Heppner of a rosary, and then a ser- lost Father Gerald Condon, vice on Friday. He said the a beloved retired priest who service reached 1,175 people served at St. Patrick and St. and the rosary had 29 views. William parishes in Hep- On Tuesday, he planned pner and Condon. Because to live stream a graveside gatherings were restricted service. to 10 people or less at the Martin said he marvels at time, what would have been how many family members a well-attended service was worry about him. live streamed to far-flung “I am touched by people mourners in their homes. wanting to make sure they “There were six casket do the right thing so I don’t bearers, the people doing get in trouble,” he said, add- the music, the priest and one ing, “we checked with the close friend from Ireland,” Oregon Funeral Director said funeral director Patrick Association to make sure we Sweeney, who owns Swee- do everything right.” ney Mortuary in Heppner. Ordeman said many are The option to watch via choosing cremation to give technology was appreciated, the option of scheduling he said. Viewers sent posi- memorials at a later date, but tive feedback. that a tightened economy is Funeral also a fac- “THE tor since directors in cremation the time of COMMUNI- is more COVID-19 affordable must have dif- TY KIND OF ficult con- than burial. SUFFERS. versations “If we with fam- take les- SERVICES ARE sons from ily members 2008,” he about arrange- REALLY ments. Albany said, “when IMPORTANT funeral direc- people who tor/embalmer are watch- TO PEOPLE.” ing their Wally Orde- man, execu- Ron Martin, of Pendleton wallets Pioneer Chapel tive director are on the of the Oregon fence about Funeral Directors Associa- burial or cremation, they tion, said most funeral direc- may choose cremation.” tors are finding themselves He speculated that in uncharted waters. between 75% and 85% of all “Funeral directors aren’t Oregonians who die are cre- wired to say no,” he said. mated, though the percent- “They are accommodating age is lower in rural areas. The three veteran funeral and compassionate. They said want families to memorial- director/embalmers ize the way they want.” they haven’t yet treated the Many are choosing to put body of a person who died of off services indefinitely. COVID-19, but they know By KATHY ANEY sTaFF WriTer Staff photo by Ben Lonergan Ron Martin, of Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, poses for a portrait in the empty funeral chapel on Tuesday afternoon. Martin has been finding different ways to involve people in funerals as a result of COVID-19, including live streaming and postponement of funerals until summer. what to do. The procedure is already in place and they’ve been abiding by it for years. “Most funeral directors are pretty aware of what we have to do,” Sweeney said. “It’s standard practice and procedure.” Martin, in his 49th year as a funeral director, said anyone could have a seri- ous contagious disease. He uses protective equipment during body transport and embalming. “Funeral directors and embalmers are trained in universal precautions,” Ordeman said. “We’re geared up and trained to deal with really ugly, contagious diseases.” All three look forward to a time when people can gather for memorials com- plete with hugs and closure. “The community kind of suffers,” Martin said. “Ser- vices are really important to people.” Staff photo by Ben Lonergan As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, and other funeral homes throughout the country, have been finding ways to celebrate life amid closures and gathering restrictions.
