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-
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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.