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RECORDS Wednesday, May 6, 2020 POLICE LOG LOG POLICE OBITUARIES POLICE LOG TUESDAY, APRIL 28 Wilburn Clyde ‘Will’ Clark 4:45 p.m. — A caller reported a woman was causing a dis- turbance while trying to break into the caller’s boyfriend’s apartment on West Hermiston Avenue. 6:06 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on South Highway 395. 10:21 p.m. — A driver in a blue car was reportedly racing circles around a parking lot on Southwest Ninth Street. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 12:58 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Donna Avenue. 2:23 a.m. — A burglary was reported on Northeast Seventh Street. 11:11 a.m. — An assault was reported on West Elm Avenue. 4:37 p.m. — An officer initiated activity involving child abuse or neglect on Northwest 11th Street. 7:11 p.m. — A caller reported two men were throwing rocks at him and screaming on West Theater Lane. 9:02 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on North First Street. 9:45 p.m. — A vehicle was reported stolen on West Hermiston Avenue. THURSDAY, APRIL 30 3:58 a.m. — A propane leak was reported on West Harper Road, causing an evacuation. 12:54 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street. 4:01 p.m. — A fight was reported on Joy Lane between the caller’s son, daughter and a third party. Friday, May 1 12:12 p.m. — A caller reported a campaign sign in their yard was defaced on Northeast Fourth Street. 5:33 p.m. — Child abuse or neglect was reported on South- west 10th Street. SATURDAY, MAY 2 6:06 p.m. — An armed subject was reported on East Pine Avenue. 11:47 p.m. — A robbery was reported on Northwest 11th Street. SUNDAY, MAY 3 1:31 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on East Catherine Avenue. 2:06 p.m. — An assault was reported on South Highway 395. 5:05 p.m. — A two-vehicle motor vehicle crash was reported on North First Street. 11:01 p.m. — A burglary was reported on West Beech Avenue. MONDAY, MAY 4 10:08 a.m. — A two-vehicle motor vehicle crash was reported on West Orchard Avenue and Southwest 11th Street. 6:03 p.m. — An assault was reported on West Hartley Avenue. Editor’s note: This log contains highlights from calls that Hermis- ton Police Department responded to over the week but does not include all calls the department received. COURTS SENTENCES PENDLETON — The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Jose Aguilar Diaz, 64, Irrigon, pleaded guilty to Fleeing/ Attempt to Elude Police: sentenced to 18 months pro- bation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, 80 hours community service, $250 fine, $1,750 fine-suspended and 90 days driver’s license suspension. •Benjamin Muniz, 42, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Forgery I: sentenced to 20 months Oregon DOC, 1 year post-prison supervision and restitution to be determined; pleaded guilty to a second count of Forgery I and one count of Possession of Forged Instrument I: sentenc- es to discharge. MISDEMEANOR •Rodrigo Manuel Cervant- es Zepeda, 39, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Posses- sion of Methamphetamine: sentenced to 90 days jail and $200 fine; pleaded guilty to Criminal Trespass I: sen- HeRMIsTOnHeRaLd.COM • A5 tenced to 90 days jail, $100 fine, $900 fine-suspended and restitution to be deter- mined; pleaded guilty to two counts of Failure to Appear II: sentences to discharge. SUITS FILED Wanda L. Wolter Hermiston Hermiston November 23, 1945 — April 25, 2020 August 25, 1939 — March 23, 2020 Wilburn Clyde “Will” iston and took a position as Clark, 74, of Hermiston, plant manager of JM Man- Oregon, passed away Sat- ufacturing in McNary and urday afternoon, April 25, worked there until his retire- 2020, at his home surrounded ment in 2013. Will loved his by his family. job, helping peo- Born November ple, and loved 23, 1945, in Fort spending time with Worth, Texas, he his family. In his was the son of the spare time, Will late Wilburn Blue enjoyed camp- Clark and Juan- ing, hunting, fish- ita Cova (Sutton) ing and his many Clark, the youngest woodworking and of five children. landscaping proj- Will served ects. His grandsons Clark in the Air Force and their friends during the Vietnam called him Big War as a communi- cations specialist. P and he always After he was hon- enjoyed time with orably discharged, his grandkids more Will moved to Ore- than anything. gon where he met his beauti- Will is survived by his lov- ful wife Treva Janet (Sauers) ing wife of 52 years, Treva Clark in Joseph, Oregon. Will Janet Clark; their two chil- and Treva were married Sep- dren, Chuck Clark of Arcadia, tember 2, 1967, in Hermis- California, and Sharmie Fra- ton, Oregon. ser of Hermiston, Oregon; 11 Will worked at Marlette grandchildren: Justin Clark of (where he met his best friend London, England, Will Clark Duane Berry) and while III of Spring, Texas, Brit- there his son Chuck was born tany Clark of Spring, Texas, December 10, 1968. His new Amy Clark of Oklahoma, family soon moved to Leb- Crystal Zielke of Stanfield, anon, Oregon, where Will Oregon, Zachary Fraser of worked for Gold West and his Bend, Oregon, Tanner Fra- daughter Sharmalee was born ser of Madras, Oregon, Gun- December 11, 1970. Will nar Fraser of Madras, Ore- moved his growing family gon, Abigail Clark of Laguna to Pendleton, Oregon, where Hills, California, Annabella he attended Blue Moun- Clark of Laguna Hills, Cali- tain Community College fornia, and Alexandria Clark and received an associate’s of Laguna Hills, California; degree in electronics. After his best friend and dog, Zoey; graduating, Will worked for sister Lola Ann Falkner of Wilcox Furniture and JC Floresville, Texas; brothers- Penney before becoming in-law, sisters-in-law, neph- self-employed at Hermiston ews, nieces, cousins, and Electronics with his longtime many lifelong friends. He is preceded in death friend and business partner by his parents, Wilburn and John Knudson. In 1988, Will went to Juanita; brothers Johnny Jim work at JM Manufacturing Sessom and Robert Wayne in McNary, Oregon, which Sessom; sister Rosetta Marie began a 25-year career in the Pridgeon; and sons Wil- plastic pipe industry. Will burn Clyde Clark II and Troy worked for both JM Manu- James Clark. facturing and North American A celebration of life gath- Pipe to serve as electro-me- ering will be scheduled for chanic, superintendent, engi- next year in Hermiston, Ore- neer, director of engineering, gon, on the anniversary of and plant manager at multiple Will’s passing. Please share memories of locations around the coun- try: McNary, Oregon; Whar- Will with his family at burns- ton, Texas; Springfield, Ken- mortuaryhermiston.com. tucky; Houston, Texas; and Burns Mortuary of Herm- Bonneville, Mississippi. In iston, Oregon, is in care of 2004, Will returned to Herm- arrangements. Wanda L. Wolter, of donations were diverse and Hermiston, Oregon, was numerous. She was an enthusias- born on August 25, 1939, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to tic and talented dancer in parents Hubert “Red” and multiple dance clubs rang- ing from coun- Lavelle Baugh try western to West. She died on ballroom. Wanda March 23, 2020, crafted beauti- in Hermiston, fully decorated Oregon, at the age cakes and was a of 80 years at her gifted painter with home, surrounded oil, acrylic and by love. pastels, although Wanda was she would always raised and deny it! She took attended schools Wolter great pride in car- in Klamath Falls, ing for her yard as graduating from an avid hand-wa- Klamath High School, class of 1957. tering landscape artist. She then attended OIT Wanda enjoyed beekeeping where she earned an asso- (which she was allergic to), ciate’s degree in business was a devoted pet lover, in 1959. Wanda later set- and cherished time with her tled in McMinnville, Ore- daughter and grandsons. gon, and went to work for She was a motivated house- the state of Oregon for the keeper, selfless leader, and department of Adult and fun instigator! Wanda was Family Services, where she upbeat, busy, hardworking served in many capacities. like her mom, and no job She later transferred to the was ever too big. Always Salem office as the busi- a lady, radiating positive ness supervisor for Western uplifting strength and sup- Operations. While there, port, Wanda will forever be the position she enjoyed in the hearts of those her the most was that of a com- life touched! puter trainer for Recovery She is survived by her Services and mentoring lots daughter Dana Hill, Herm- of people. Wanda returned iston, Oregon; brother to Klamath Falls in 1989 Howard West and his wife and served as district sec- Sally, Klamath Falls, Ore- retary until retiring after 26 gon; grandsons Lucas years of service with AFS. and Nolan; and numerous She was also a graduate nieces and nephews. Our family would like to assistant for multiple Dale Carnegie interpersonal and thank the loving caregivers leadership training courses. at Geneva House, Herm- She moved to Hermiston, iston, for filling mom’s Oregon, in 2014 to be near days with the best possible exquisite family care. her daughter, Dana. Wanda was preceded in Wanda was an advocate for people helping them- death by her parents, and selves and was always there brother Dale West. to support others by design- A celebration of life ser- ing and leading work- vice will be announced at a shops and support groups. later date. In addition to creating and Those who wish may organizing the “Klamath make contributions in Wan- Independent Social Sin- da’s memory to Pet Res- gles” group, volunteer cue c/o Burns Mortuary of reading to elementary stu- Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, dents in the SMART pro- Hermiston, OR 97838. gram, and her “Incredible Please share memories You” image consulting ser- of Wanda with her family vice, she was also a mem- at burnsmortuaryhermis- ber of Eastern Star and the ton.com. Ladies Auxiliary of the Fra- Burns Mortuary of ternal Order of Eagles. Her Hermiston, Oregon, is in generosity and supportive care of arrangements. DEATH NOTICES POLICE LOG Glenda Kay Phillips Rena May Seufert Hermiston Umatilla PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Scott Frazier of Umatilla (TRCI) vs. Oregon Dept. of Corrections and Mark Patton D.O.: seeks $3.4 million. •Myron Meyer vs. Cloudcrest Homes LLC: seeks $5,473.90. March 23, 1944 — April 30, 2020 June 1, 1946 — April 24, 2020 Glenda Kay Phillips, 76, of Hermiston, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Richland, Washington. She was born March 23, 1944, in Niangua, Missouri. A service will be announced at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Rena May Seufert, 73, of Umatilla, died Friday, April 24, 2020, in Spokane, Washington. She was born June 1, 1946, in St. Helens, Oregon. A private family burial will be held at the Hermiston Cemetery. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. MARRIAGES Sun Terrace celebrates Cinco de Mayo PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have been regis- tered in Umatilla County for: Trista Irene Ford, 46, and War- ren Emmit Meek, 44, both of Hermiston. Kaylee Shae Ledbetter, 25, and Riley Jaron Vanderkooy, 26, both of Hermiston. Emily Kate Dubinsky, 33, and Guy Alexander Fogg, 37, both of Hermiston. Bradon Dallas Van Gorden, 22, and Kara Nicole Heiple, 21, both of Stanfield. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston APRIL 26, 2020 BEYERS — Raechel Bennett and Jason Beyers of Umatilla: a girl, Madilynn Marie Beyers. APRIL 28, 2020 CHICK — Darcie D. Chick and Eric E. Chick of Heppner: twins, Jadie Mae Chick (girl) and Stetson Wayne Chick (boy). St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton APRIL 26, 2020 VAN GORDER — Brianna R. Regian and Jonathan Van Gorder of Irrigon: a girl, Esmae Ashley Ann Van Gorder. APRIL 27, 2020 OWEN — Mariana E. Fanning and Zayne C.V. Owen of Stan- field: a boy, William Duane Owen II. Staff photo by Ben Lonergan/East Oregonian Cars line the parking lot at Sun Terrace assisted living facility in Hermiston on Tuesday afternoon as part of a Cinco de Mayo parade. Parade participants got free tacos after driving around the parking lot.
