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RECORDS Wednesday, July 22, 2020 HeRMIsTOnHeRald.COM • A5 OBITUARIES Gene Allen Long Pearl ‘Daphene’ Nycz Hermiston Hermiston Hermiston September 7, 1968 — July 11, 2020 September 14, 1938 — July 12, 2020 July 1, 1940 — July 15, 2020 Gene Allen Long of every last detail. Hermiston was born Sep- Gene enjoyed fish- tember 7, 1968, in Butte, ing, hunting and was a gun Montana. He passed away in enthusiast. He had a very Richland, Wash- creative side as a ington, on Satur- talented artist and day, July 11, 2020, enjoyed putting at the age of 51. his skills to work Gene moved to while creating Oregon as a child, various diverse living in Pendle- projects. He could ton and graduat- create anything ing from Riverside he put his mind to High School in the and had limitless Long class of 1987. He abilities. He loved lived for a short going on any kind time in Elk City, of adventure with Idaho, where he worked in his wife. a sawmill. He also lived and Gene married the love worked in Cove, Oregon, for of his life, Dawn, on April a short time where he was a 7, 2004, in Coeur d’Alene, Matco Tool distributor. Idaho. Most of his adult life, He is survived by his Gene has resided in the wife, Dawn; son Darren Hermiston area where he Gibson; daughters Keshi worked as the manager of Richmond and Samantha Bert’s Auto Salvage and Long; one sister and two Towing for nearly 20 years. brothers; and his mother-in- He loved his job as a tow law, Linda Monroe. truck driver where he would He was preceded in death much rather receive a letter by his mom Vicki and his of appreciation than a tip. dad Donald; father-in-law He enjoyed going the extra Mike Monroe; and brother- mile to help someone in in-law Jason Monroe. need, giving the shirt off his A private family celebra- back if necessary. He was tion of life will be held (due not someone who sat idle, to COVID-19 restrictions). and gave 110% in every- A public gathering will be thing he put his hand to. He scheduled at a later date really enjoyed talking with when COVID allows. his customers and people in Arrangements by Burns general. Mortuary of Hermiston. Gene had a huge love of To leave an online condo- his tow trucks; he rebuilt lence for the family, please them and redesigned them to go to www.burnsmortuary- make them even better with hermiston.com. Pearl “Daphene” Nycz time with all of her grand- of Hermiston was born children. She enjoyed vol- September 14, 1938, in unteering for the grand- Wallowa, Oregon. She parent reading program at the Hermiston passed away in Library. She also Hermiston on Sun- day, July 12, 2020, enjoyed canning at the age of 81. her own food, Daphene grew reading, playing up and attended solitaire, embroi- dery and knitting. school in Wallowa, She was a mem- Oregon, and grad- ber of Our Lady uated from Wal- lowa High School of Angels Catho- Nycz lic Church for in the Class of many years. 1956. After high She is sur- school, Daphene and a close friend moved vived by her husband of to Portland, Oregon, where over 62 years, Robert; chil- she met Robert Nycz. dren Teresa Mathia, Julie Daphene and Robert were Evans, RoxAnne (Steve) united in marriage in Wal- Wynne, Karen (Den- lowa, Oregon, on August nis) Borman, David (Koi) Nycz and Michael Nycz; 6, 1957. The couple traveled 25 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; extensively, living in many 15 places during Robert’s mil- brother Richard Horton; itary career. After Rob- and many extended family ert’s honorable discharge, members. they moved to Oregon for She was preceded in awhile, then on to Wis- death by her parents, Cyril consin for several years. and Emma Horton; son In 1978, they moved to Brian Nycz; and three Hermiston, Oregon, where brothers, Warren, Willard they have lived for the last and Steven Horton. 42 years. Viewing was held on When her seven chil- Friday, July 17, 2020, dren were of age, Daph- from 3-7 p.m. at Burns ene returned to school Mortuary of Hermiston. and received her Licensed A funeral mass was held Practical Nursing certifi- at noon on Saturday, July cation while living in Wis- 18 at Our Lady of Angels consin. She worked as Catholic Church. Burial an LPN at the Hermiston followed in Hermiston Hospital, then at the Good Cemetery. Samaritan Center (cur- Arrangements by Burns rently Regency Nursing & Mortuary of Hermiston. To Rehabilitation) in Hermis- leave an online condolence ton for many years. for the family, go to www. Daphene loved going burnsmortuaryhermiston. camping and spending com. Sharon Lee (Swygart) Washington; sister Drenda Cole, 80, of Hermis- Leathers of Helix, Ore- ton, Oregon, passed away gon; brothers Jim Swygart peacefully in her sleep on of Nampa, Idaho, and Allan Swygart of July 15, 2020, at Pendleton, Ore- home. gon; numerous Sharon was grandchildren born in Malin, and great-grand- Oregon, on July children; and a 1, 1940, to Gene host of cousins, and Luretta nephews, nieces (Musgrove) and friends. Swygart. The Sharon loved family moved to Cole painting and gar- Vale, Oregon, in dening and her the early 1940s. Sharon graduated from family with all her heart. Due to current restric- Vale High School in 1958. She married Roger tions, a celebration of life Owen Cole on Oct. 2, will held at a later date. Those who wish to 1965, in Elko, Nevada. They were married until remember Sharon in a spe- June 2, 2002, when Roger cial way may make gifts in her memory to the Care- passed away. Sharon is preceded in Van at Good Shepherd death by her parents, hus- Community Health Foun- band, sisters Sandra Thur- dation, 611 N.W. 11th St., ston and Kathy Swygart, Hermiston, OR 97838. Please share memories and son-in-law Craig of Sharon with her family Barton. She is survived by at burnsmortuaryhermis- daughter Monica Barton ton.com. Arrangements by Burns of Hermiston, Oregon, and son Kermit Cole of Lacy, Mortuary of Hermiston. William Henry Megarge ‘Bill’ Earle Hermiston September 5, 1939 — July 7, 2020 William “Bill” Henry real estate agent in Hermis- Megarge Earle of Hermis- ton, Oregon. Additionally, ton, Oregon, was born on he served in the U.S. Army September 5, 1939, in Wilm- for three years. ington, Delaware, In his spare to parents Fred and time, Bill loved Elizabeth Earle. hunting all kinds He died on July 7, of game, convers- ing with his best 2020, in Portland, friend of 50 years, Oregon, at the age John Day, watch- of 80 years. ing NFL games He was raised and attended with his children, schools in Dela- and traveling the ware and Maine. Earle world with the In 1965, Bill was love of his life, united in marriage Pat Earle. to Marie Patricia He is survived “Pat” Earle. They by his daughter, moved from the Camille Earle, East Coast and Portland; son finally settled in Eastern Clint Earle, Lompoc, Cal- ifornia; and grandchildren, Oregon. He was an extremely Chyeann, Christian, Moana, industrious man, who man- Luke, Annalise, Ashton, aged both a farm and full- Salote, and Angelique. time employment at various Bill is preceded in death jobs throughout the years. by his parents, his wife Bill’s favorite occupation Pat, and a daughter Annette was when he worked as a Earle. John Ryan Smith Hermiston April 5, 2000 — July 12, 2020 John Ryan Smith of Hermiston was born April 5, 2000, in Pendleton, Oregon, the son of John and Debra (Studer) Smith. He passed away near Granite, Oregon, on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at the age of 20. John lived in Hermiston through- out his life, where he attended school. He graduated from Hermiston High School in the Class of 2018. While in high school, he enjoyed being a member of FFA and the Hermiston wrestling team. John enjoyed archery hunting, camping and espe- cially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a very loving, caring and giving man who went the extra mile. He enjoyed caring for his grandparents and helping them with what- ever chores he could. He is survived by his parents, John and Deb- bie Smith; sister Danielle Smith and nephew Hayden; grandparents Hank and Betty Studer; grand- mother Diana Smith; aunts and uncles Dale, Kenny and Mandie Studer, Lora and Vern Smith Ressler, Scott and BeAnn Smith and Becky Smith; and several cousins, extended family members and friends who he considered family. Viewing was held on, July 16 at Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. A graveside service was July 17, 2020, at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. To leave an online condo- lence for the family, please go to www.burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. 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. 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. Linda C. Storment Hermiston March 8, 1944 — July 14, 2020 Linda C. Storment Ronald Layne Storment of Hermiston was born of Shelton, Washing- March 8, 1944, in Seattle, ton; three grandchildren, Washington, the daughter Brandon Storment of Fed- eral Way, Wash- of Major Leon- ington, Kennedi ard Kenneth Gott, Storment of Cin- U.S. Army, and cinnati, Ohio, Caroline M. Gott. and Miles Stor- She died on July ment of Shel- 14, 2020, in Port- ton, Washington; land, Oregon, her sister Candy at the age of 76 and brother-in- years. law Bill Lewis Being a Army Storment of Smithfield, brat, she lived Virginia; and with her par- ents and two sis- several nieces ters Candace and Nancy and nephews. in various state and coun- Linda will be best tries, finally putting down remembered for her Fri- their roots in Spanaway, day and Saturday garage Washington, where Linda sale hunts with her friend attended Bethel High Thelma Roe and her own School, graduating in at-home garage sales. Linda was proceeded in 1963. Linda attended Bates Vocational School death by her sister Nancy, in Tacoma, Washington, her mother and her father. Linda requested that her to become a dental assis- tant and in 1964 she left epitaph should read GONE Bates to become the wife TO THE BIG YARD to Larry Storment. SALE IN THE SKY. During the 56 years of A celebration of life for marriage to Larry, Linda Linda will be announced at attended to their three chil- a later date. dren, Richard, Kimberly In lieu of flowers Linda and Ronald, and when they would like donations to Pet left the nest Linda went Rescue in her name. to work at Good Shep- Viewing was held Sun- herd Hospital for 32 years day, July 19 from 2-4 p.m. in environmental services. at Burns Mortuary of To many people at Good Hermiston. Linda was Shepherd, Linda and her laid to rest Tuesday, July longtime friend Delores 21, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Rueber were known as the the Hermiston Cemetery, snoop sisters. Hermiston, Oregon, where Linda is survived by all were invited to attend. her husband of 56 years, Please share memo- Larry; son Richard Stor- ries of Linda with her fam- ment of Hermiston, Ore- ily at burnsmortuaryherm- gon; daughter Kimberly iston.com Arrangements K. Storment of Federal by Burns Mortuary of Way, Washington; son Hermiston. DEATH NOTICES Megan Louise Hearn Boardman Dec.15, 1996 — July 20, 2020 Megan Louise Hearn, 23, of Boardman, died Monday, July 20, 2020, in Boardman. She was born Dec. 15, 1996, in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Death: Beverly J. ‘Bev’ McConnell Hermiston May 30, 1945 — July 14, 2020 Beverly J. “Bev” McConnell, 75, of Hermiston, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born May 30, 1945, in Missoula, Montana. Arrangements are pend- ing with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Sharon Lee Cole Carl Richard ‘Rick’ Myers III Buckley, Washington February 3, 1954 — July 13, 2020 Rick passed in his sleep His pride for them was on Monday, July 13, 2020. unending. Among his favor- Funeral services will be ite things in Friday July 24 at life besides 2 p.m. at Weeks his family and Funeral Home; being with his due to COVID grandkids as an issues this will be adult were fam- a private gather- ily game nights, ing. A Celebra- tion of Life open traveling, rock house will be held and roll music/ after the funeral concerts, the Myers at the Myers fam- mountains and ily home at 6 p.m. coast, sports, There will also be a Cel- reading, cars, all holi- ebration of Life gather- days spent with family and ing held on August 1 at friends, smooth whiskey, 2 p.m. at Maxwell Event stout beer and great parties. Center Pavilion in Herm- Rick is survived in iston, Oregon. Visitation is death by wife Tammy of available at Weeks Funeral 38 years; children Nick Home on July 23 from (Sara), Adam (Jenny) and Chase (Meg); grandchil- 4-8 p.m. Rick was a resident in dren Nyala, Harper and the Hermiston, Oregon, Bodhi (Nick and Sara); area from 1954-1984. sisters Jan (Tom) Mur- He spent several years ray and Cindy (Scott) Tee- in Alaska and settled in ples; uncle Bill (Sylvia) Buckley, Washington, in Myers and aunt Shirley 1987. His youth was spent Wagner; brothers- and sis- loving the outdoors, teas- ters-in-law Mike and Rene ing his sisters, playing Matson and Chadd Bishop sports, shooting, work- (Linda); cousins Teresa ing on cars and partying Clark, Mitch Myers, Bob with family and friends. Wagner and Bob Ragsdale; He married wife Tammy nephews and nieces; and in 1982 and was the proud many, many friends. Preceded in death are father of three sons, Nich- olas (Sara), Adam (Jenni- parents Dick and Donna fer) and Chase (Meghan), Myers, grandparents Carl and three cherished and Epha Myers and Leo grandchildren, Nyala, Betnar and Helen Saw- Harper and Bodhi (Nick yer, aunts May Bauer and Donna (Roy) Ragsdale, and Sara). Rick spent most of his uncle (Gerald) Wagner, life in the construction field cousins Terry Sawyer and driving trucks and oper- Bob Wagner, and broth- ating heavy equipment. ers-in-law Larry and Jeff He was a diehard Sea- Bishop. Rick, your family is hawk, Mariner, Husky and Sounder fan. Rick’s pas- missing you but praying sion was his boys, devot- you are at peace with no edly following them in pain and now watching their education and sports. over us all. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston JULY 8, 2020 MORRIS — Alisen Morris and Trevor Morris of Echo: a girl, Dallas June Morris. JULY 9, 2020 DEL CURTO — Brenda J. Garcia and Robert Del Curto of Stanfield: a girl, River Lynn Del Curto. FODEN — Tiffani R. Jones andMichael L. Foden of Hermis- ton: a boy, Zayvian Lane Foden. JULY 10, 2020 BENDIXSEN — Tara Bendixsen and Tyler Bendixsen of Hermiston: a boy, Oliver Kurt Bendixsen. SNOW — Cynthia Coons and Jason Snow of Stanfield: a boy, Pax- ton Snow. JULY 11, 2020 WEISS — Sherah Warby and Corey Weiss of Boardman: a boy, Jonathan Henry Roland Weiss. HOME MAINTENANCE CENTER 541-567-7534 2055 N First St. • Hwy 395 Hermiston, OR BBQ GRILL Daniel Boone $ 499 Green Mountain Grills BBQ PELLETS Apple • Gold Blend Fruit Wood • Texas Blend
