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OBITUARIES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020
DEATH NOTICES
Daniel Joseph ‘Dan’ Brannan
James Robert ‘Jim’ Hill
Rieth
Hermiston
Pendleton
February 28, 1971 — July 2, 2020
November 18, 1927 — July 26, 2020
Sept. 1, 1956 — July 28, 2020
Dan was born February
After moving back to
28, 1971, in Oregon City, Oregon he lived in the
Oregon, to parents Michael Hermiston area for a couple
H. Brannan and Melinda of years then moved to the
(Brannan) New-
Eugene area while
man. He passed
attending
com-
munity college,
away at his home
earning his certi-
in Rieth, Oregon,
fication in weld-
at the age of 49.
Dan lived the
ing and adding to
first few years of
his work and life
his life in Molalla,
skills.
Oregon,
until
He spent two
his father passed
seasons working
Brannan
away, later on
for Tri-Dent Sea
moving to Eastern
Foods in Alaska,
Oregon with his
helping to build
mother and sister Laura. He housing for the cannery
then grew up in Umatilla, workers. He was a skilled
attending school there start- carpenter and framer. Dan
ing with kindergarten and battled several health issues
going all the way through during his working life but
high school. Dan made and always gave it “his all.”
kept many life-long friends
He also enjoyed the
along the way; most all that opportunity for the fantastic
knew him considered him fishing in Alaska as he truly
as a big-hearted person, and loved fishing of all kinds,
that would carry with him fishing for many years when
throughout his entire life.
time allowed.
While attending Umatilla
Dan was also a lover of
schools he really enjoyed animals, especially his dogs.
sports, starting out with He supported animal shelters
T-Ball, and continuing with and pet rescues by always
baseball through elemen- adopting his beloved dogs
tary school. His real love from them. His big heart and
was football starting with love for them brought him
freshman year, playing all much enjoyment.
four years as center for the
His love of Oregon and
team. Umatilla Vikings went the great outdoors kept
to state playoffs three out of him close to home for the
the four years.
remainder of his life, living
Dan also joined the band in Colton, Oregon, for the
at Umatilla where he fell last eight years and had just
in love with playing the recently purchased a home
drums, playing for the high in Rieth, Oregon, where
school band and their con- he looked forward to being
certs, school programs and close to the mountains, riv-
celebrations. He also played ers and streams of Eastern
drums for the Assembly Of Oregon.
Dan, you will be missed
God Church three years in
a row for their “Singing by all who knew and loved
Christmas Tree” annual pag- you!
eants. His love for playing
Dan is survived by his
the drums went beyond high mother Melinda and step-
school while living in Port- father Mike Newman of
land after high school, with Umatilla; sister Laura Bran-
friends and fellow musicians nan and husband Hovering
forming their own “garage Laplante of Portland, Ore-
rock band,” playing for gon; brother Dave Newman
friends but mostly playing of Portland, Oregon; many
for their own enjoyment. He aunts, uncles, cousins and
never lost his love for play- close friends; and of course
ing the drums.
his beloved bull mastiffs
He was also a member George and Luna.
of 4-H during elementary
He was preceded in death
school, raising and showing by his grandparents Les
sheep at the annual Umatilla and Flo Brannan, Joseph
County Fair and Livestock and Wilma Mann and Ken-
neth and Charlotte (New-
Auction.
Dan moved to Dallas, man) Dack, and several
Texas, shortly after high great-grandparents.
school with some family
A private family gather-
members, where he lived ing will be held a later time
and worked for two years due to COVID-19.
Anyone who wants to
learning construction and
mechanical skills that he can make a contribution in
would use the rest of his his name to their favorite pet
rescue.
life.
James Robert “Jim” Hill after Jim became a PGG
was born November 18, employee for decades,
1927, in Payette, Idaho, moving from the Pendleton
to Joseph Walter Hill of shop to Feedville at Herm-
iston, and retir-
Midvale, Idaho,
ing as the ele-
and Mary Ellen
vator manager
Smoyer of Leba-
non, Pennsylva-
shipping grain
nia, at age 24 and
on the Columbia
26 respectively
River after being
when they mar-
the longest-term
ried January 9,
employee of the
1920. He passed
company.
Hill
away at age
Jim enjoyed
92 on July 26,
water
skiing,
2020, as a result
hunting, fishing
of a heart attack.
and
camping,
Walter
and
though mostly
Ellen had two
just time with
sons,
George
Dee. He was an
“Rollin” Hill and Jim. Rol- exceptional
millwright,
lin was born on October 25, electrician, mechanic and
1925. and predeceased Jim builder, and was able to
on October 14, 1996, leav- fix just about anything. He
ing one son, Walter.
was a respected supervi-
Jim married the true sor among the people he
love of his life, Doloris Vir- worked with, and enjoyed
ginia “Dee” “Doggett,” on the team effort. He was an
May 8, 1949, in Weiser, exceptionally good person.
Idaho, at age 21 and 23
A note from Dan: “The
respectively. Dee prede- greatest man I ever knew
ceased Jim on December passed away on July 26,
15, 2016. Jim and Dee had 2020. Everyone should
one son, Daniel J. Hill, and have a greatest dad, but I
surviving him is Dan, his know I did. I learned every-
wife Mollie Croisan, and thing about being who I am
granddaughter Mackenzie from him and my mother,
but distinctly him. He made
Hill.
Also surviving him are me the person I am, and
nephew Walter Hill, sister without him I would not be
and brother-in-law Vivian remotely who and where I
and Junior Keithley, and am. I was fortunate to tell
numerous nieces and neph- him that and other things
ews from Ruell and Hilda before he passed.”
Doggett and the Keithleys.
A private burial will take
Jim attended and grad- place in Midvale, Idaho.
uated high school in Mid-
Any donations in Jim’s
vale, Idaho, joined the U.S. name should be made to
Army Corps of Engineers, the Good Shepherd Com-
and saw service in Korea. munity Health Foundation,
After returning home, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermis-
his uncle Jim Dunham of ton, OR 97838.
Please share memories
Pendleton, Oregon, intro-
duced him to another Jim of Jim with his family at
Hill, manager of Pendleton www.burnsmortuaryherm-
Grain Growers, and there- iston.com.
Dale B. Carr, 63, of Pendleton, died Tuesday, July 28,
2020, in Pendleton. He was born Sept. 1, 1956, in The
Dalles. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary
of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
GEODC offers small
business grants
HERMISTON HERALD
The Greater Eastern Ore-
gon Development Cor-
poration has $370,000 in
state grant funds available
for small businesses and
501©(3) nonprofits in East-
ern Oregon.
Allocation of the money
is divided by population,
with Umatilla County busi-
nesses getting the largest
share at $200,000.
Businesses and nonprof-
its must have less than 25
employees as of Feb. 29,
be headquartered in Ore-
gon; have not received any
money from the Paycheck
Protection Program or Eco-
nomic Injury Disaster Loan
regarding COVID-19; have
been affected by shutdown
orders related to the pan-
demic with a decrease in
revenue of more than 50%;
be current on their taxes and
be planning to reopen in the
future if they are now closed.
Organizations meeting
those standards can contact
Susan Christensen at susan.
christensen@geodc.net or
541-612-7142 for more
information or an applica-
tion. GEODC must distrib-
ute the funds by Aug. 21.
Good Shepherd welcomes
family medicine doctor
HERMISTON HERALD
Good Shepherd Health
Care System has welcomed
Dr. David Shanley, a fam-
ily medicine physician, to
the Good Shepherd Primary
Care Clinic at 620 N.W. 11th
St., Suite 103, in Hermiston.
Shanley joins Angie
Hayes, FNP, and JoDee Wil-
liams, DNP, according to a
news release.
“The addition of Dr.
Shanley helps to fulfill the
need for reduced waiting
times for access to primary
care. He is an excellent com-
plement to the Family Med-
icine providers at GSHCS
and those throughout our
community,” vice president
of the Good Shepherd Medi-
cal Group Troy LeGore said.
In the news release,
Shanley said he was look-
ing forward to practicing in
a vibrant rural community.
He has more than 20 years
of primary care experience,
including military, urban,
suburban and rural areas.
Family medicine physi-
cians provide comprehen-
sive care for patients of all
ages, and Shanley said he
was looking forward to the
potential for caring for mul-
tiple generations of families
in the area.
POLICE LOG
Dale B. Carr
Jose Humberto Fernandez
Irrigon
March 12, 1934 — Aug. 2, 2020
Jose Humberto Fernandez, 86, of Irrigon, died Sunday,
Aug. 2, 2020, in Irrigon. He was born March 12, 1934, in
Mexico. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Vona Elaine Ford
Stanfield
Sept. 11, 1932 — July 27, 2020
Vona Elaine Ford, 87, of Stanfield, died Monday, July
27, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born Sept. 11, 1932, in
Mabton, Washington. A private family celebration will
be held. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
Barbara June Gilbert
Echo
Dec. 26, 1932 — July 22, 2020
Barbara June Gilbert, 87, of Echo, died Wednesday,
July 22, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born Dec. 26, 1932,
in Bucyrus, Kansas. A private burial was held at the Echo
Cemetery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermis-
ton. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor-
tuaryhermiston.com.
Richard Powell Jones
Hermiston
Nov. 13, 1945 — July 26, 2020
Richard Powell Jones, 74, of Hermiston, died Sunday,
July 26, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born Nov. 13, 1945,
in Duval County, Florida. Arrangements by Burns Mor-
tuary of Hermiston.
Denney H. Kelley
Boardman
June 21, 1932 — Aug. 2, 2020
Denney H. Kelley, 88, of Boardman, died Sunday,
Aug. 2, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born June 21, 1932,
in Toppenish, Washington. Arrangements by Burns Mor-
tuary of Hermiston.
Hector Mosqueda Arreguin Jr.
Boardman
July 16, 2003 — July 29, 2020
Hector Mosqueda Arreguin Jr., 17, of Boardman, died
Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Portland. He was born July
16, 2003, in Portland. Due to COVID restrictions, a pri-
vate family service and burial will be held. Arrangements
by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with
the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Ronald Edward Smith
TUESDAY, JULY 28
11:41 a.m. — A disturbance
was reported on South High-
way 395.
2 p.m. — A disturbance was
reported on South Highway
395.
2:07 p.m. — A hit-and-run
was reported on Southeast
11th Street.
4:12 p.m. — Someone
reported a hit-and-run that
happened the evening be-
fore on South Highway 395.
5:31 p.m. — A disturbance
was reported on Northwest
11th Street involving a taxi
passenger who was refusing
to leave the taxi.
WEDNESDAY, JULY
29
7:59 a.m. — A hit-and-run
was reported on Southwest
11th Street.
12:04 p.m. — A caller on
Northwest Spruce Street
reported people were doing
drugs in the area and putting
used needles under their
neighbor’s door mat.
2:34 p.m. — A vehicle theft
was reported on West High-
land Avenue.
7:17 p.m. — A domestic
disturbance was reported on
Butte Park.
9:23 p.m. — A disturbance
was reported on East
Feedville Road, involving a
suspect trying to get into
someone’s vehicle and fight
the person.
THURSDAY, JULY 30
6:25 p.m. — A hit-and-run
was reported on North First
Street.
8:32 p.m. — A fight between
two men was reported on
South Highway 395.
FRIDAY, JULY 31
12:51 a.m. — A motor vehicle
accident was reported at
Southeast Port Drive and
Highway 395.
11:a.m. — A disturbance
was reported on South First
Street.
12:27 p.m. — A hit-and-run
was reported on East High-
land Avenue.
5:39 p.m. — A motor vehicle
accident was reported on
South First Street.
7:43 p.m. — A domestic
disturbance was reported on
West Madrona Avenue.
8:10 p.m. — A hit-and-run
was reported on East Cather-
ine Avenue.
8:48 p.m. — A disturbance
was reported on North First
Street.
8:54 p.m. — A fight between
two men was reported on
South Highway 395.
SATURDAY, AUG. 1
2:37 p.m. — A drunken driver
was reported on West Herm-
iston Avenue.
12:51 p.m. — A fight was re-
ported on North First Street.
3:08 p.m. — A hit-and-run
was reported on West High-
land Avenue.
7:17 p.m. — A child was
found without an adult pres-
ent on West Madrona Avenue.
8:34 p.m. — A woman on
East Pine Avenue reported a
white sport utility vehicle ran
over her dog and didn’t stop.
SUNDAY, AUG. 2
8:54 a.m. — A fight and as-
sault was reported on South
Highway 395, resulting in an
arrest.
12:49 p.m. — A fight was
reported on West Hermiston
Avenue.
3:53 p.m. — A verbal domes-
tic disturbance was reported
on Southwest 11th Street.
MONDAY, AUG. 3
7:31 a.m. — A domestic
disturbance was reported on
East Pine Avenue.
9:09 a.m. — A motor vehicle
accident was reported on
North First Street.
1:44 p.m. — A motor vehicle
accident was reported on
North First Street.
7:33 p.m. — A domestic
disturbance was reported on
Northwest Spruce Street.
BIRTHS
St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton
JULY 21, 2020
TORRES — Mayra Torres and Jose A. Torres of
Hermiston: a boy, Chris Angel Torres.
WRIGHT — Christina Wright and Robert Wright Jr.
of Hermiston: a boy, Caleb Dean Wright.
Hermiston
Dec. 27, 1946 — July 28, 2020
Ronald Edward Smith, 73, of Hermiston, died Tues-
day, July 28, 2020, in Umatilla. He was born Dec. 27,
1946, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Arrangements by Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. View the full obituary or to leave
an online condolence for the family at www.burnsmortu-
aryhermiston.com.
COURTS
Sentences
PENDLETON — The
following sentences have
been imposed in Umatilla
County courts:
FELONY
•Diane Rochelle Berecz, 47,
Irrigon, pleaded guilty to
Delivery of Methamphet-
amine: sentenced to 3 years
probation, 180 sanction
units, 90 maximum jail
units, 80 hours community
service, $200 fine and $1,800
fine-suspended.
•Tyler James Sanders, 28,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to two counts of Failure
to Report as Sex Offend-
er: sentenced to 3 years
probation, 180 sanction
units, 90 maximum jail
units, 80 hours community
service, $200 fine and $1,800
fine-suspended (one count
discharged).
•Larry Gean Buckingham, 59,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to DUII: sentenced to 2 days
jail, 178 days jail-suspended,
2 years probation, 160 hours
community service, $1,000
fine, $1,500 fine-suspended
and 1 year driver’s license
suspension, plus court costs
and fees (revocation of
Diversion Program).
Suits Filed
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing suits have been filed
in Umatilla County courts
(interest, court costs and
fees not listed):
•Jefferson Capital Systems
LLC vs. BJS J. Harvey of
Hermiston: seeks $4,299.54.
•Jefferson Capital Systems
LLC vs. Angela Turner of
Umatilla: seeks $1,757.18.
•Jefferson Capital Systems
LLC vs. Carl E. Garrett of
Hermiston: seeks $1,424.69.
•Kenneth West vs. State of
Oregon acting by/through
Oregon Dept. of Corrections
and Oregon Corrections En-
terprise: seeks $1,177,500.
•Portfolio Recovery Associ-
ates LLC vs. Isaac Aguilar of
Hermiston: seeks $4,493.58.
•Portfolio Recovery Associ-
ates LLC vs. Belinda Bara-
hona of Hermiston: seeks
$969.48.
•Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs.
Paiton M. Oliver of Hermis-
ton: seeks $5,430.97.
•Portfolio Recovery Associ-
ates LLC vs. Karol Westfall of
Hermiston: seeks $1,348.71.
•Portfolio Recovery Asso-
ciates LLC vs. Allen Frost of
Umatilla: seeks $2,928.32.
•Portfolio Recovery Associ-
ates LLC vs. Casey A. Seeger
of Echo: seeks $3,389.08.
•Andres Sosa of Hermiston
vs. Omar Barragan Corcu-
era of Hermiston: seeks
$1,334.62.
•Credits Inc. vs. Amelia Walk-
er (Withrow) of Hermiston:
seeks $1,443.36.
•Credits Inc. vs. Brian A. and
April Davis of Hermiston:
seeks $1,126.90.
Divorces
PENDLETON — Divorce
decrees were signed in
Umatilla County Courts for:
Jeanette Elinor Laurance of
Hermiston and Gary Robert
Laurance, Punta Arenas,
Chile.
Marriages
PENDLETON — Marriage li-
censes have been registered
in Umatilla County for:
Craig Allen Michaels, 30, and
Devinne Janneth Carlson, 26,
both of Umatilla.
Nathan Allen Sanders, 25, of
Hermiston, and Anna Maria
Lemmon II, 21, of Stanfield.
Mark Steele Hartley, 21, of
Ontario, and Chelsy Elizabeth
Lemmon, 19, of Stanfield.
Shariah Marie Porter, 26, and
Logan Alexandar Gillespie,
23, both of Umatilla.
Matthew Ellis Coe, 28, and
Katie Noelle Dumolt, 26,
both of Hermiston.
Cesar Torres, 32, of Hermis-
ton, and Eveny Uriarte, 21, of
Vancouver, Wash.