RECORDS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
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BIRTHS
Vicki L. (Hunsinger) Littrell
Michael S. ‘Mike’ Humphrey
Hermiston
Umatilla
Nov. 21, 1956 — Sept. 15, 2020
April 12, 1948 — Aug. 24, 2020
Vicki L. (Hunsinger) Littrell, both of Hermiston.
Littrell of Hermiston, Ore- Also on her husband’s side,
gon, was born on Novem- three sons, Brandt, Brian
ber 21, 1956, in Pendle- and Mathew Littrell; and
ton, Oregon, to William daughter, Melissa Dicken-
“Bill” and Dar-
son; and a total of
lene Hunsinger.
13 grandchildren
She died on Sep-
with another one
tember 15, 2020 in
on the way. She is
Hermiston, Ore-
also survived by
gon, at the age of
her mother, Dar-
63 years.
lene Hunsinger
She lived most
of
Hermiston;
of her life in
a brother, Alan
Hermiston where
Hunsinger (wife
she
graduated
Monica);
two
Littrell
from Hermiston
nephews
and
High School in the
three nieces, all
class of 1975. She
living in Indiana.
worked many jobs during
She was preceded in
her life but her last and best death by her father, Bill
job was for the U.S. Postal Hunsinger; brother, Steve
Service as a rural mail car- Hunsinger;
grandmother,
rier. She loved her job, and Sally Berryman; and moth-
recently had to retire due to er-in-law, Sonnea Bundy.
her illness.
Information
regarding
Her favorite hobbies were celebration of life will be
traveling, staying in motels, provided at a later date.
and gambling in numerous
Please share memo-
casinos.
ries of Vicki with her fam-
Vicki is survived by her ily at burnsmortuaryhermis-
husband of 32 years, Steve ton.com. Arrangements by
Littrell; and two daughters, Burns Mortuary of Hermis-
Christina Weems and Jamie ton, Oregon.
Michael S. “Mike”
He is survived by his
Humphrey of Umatilla, wife, Kathleen Hum-
Oregon, was born on phrey, Umatilla, Oregon;
April 12, 1948, in Rich- sons, Steven Humphrey
mond, California, to par- (Melody), Irrigon, Ore-
ents, Donald and Mar- gon, Donald Humphrey
jorie Stevens
(Pam),
Clarks-
H u m p h r e y.
ville, Tennessee;
We regret to
grandchildren,
announce the
Chris,
Kayla,
passing of our
Cody, Alex and
beloved hus-
Robert.
band,
father
Mike was pre-
and grandfa-
ceded in death by
ther on Aug.
his parents.
24, 2020, in
A
private
Portland, Ore-
burial will be
Humphrey
gon, at the age
held in Hillcrest
of 72 years.
Memorial Park
Mike was
in Grants Pass,
proud to have
Oregon.
Please share
served in the
memories
of
United States
Army in Vietnam until Mike with his family at
his honorable discharge. burnsmortuaryhermiston.
When he had time, he com.
Arrangements
by
enjoyed fi shing, camping
and of course his model Burns Mortuary of Herm-
iston, Oregon.
trains.
Julius ‘Jay’ Vetter
Sept. 18, 1956 — Sept. 22, 2020
Hermiston
Nancy G. Spencer, 64, of Hermiston, died Tuesday,
Sept. 22, 2020, in Richland, Washington. She was born
Sept. 18, 1956, in Eugene. At her request, there will be no
service. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Herm-
iston. Please share memories of Nancy with her family at
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
DEATH NOTICES
Nancy G. Spencer
Hermiston
Sept. 29, 1929 — Sept. 22, 2020
Julius “Jay” Vetter of
Jay was active in his com-
Hermiston was born Sept. munity: the Umatilla Bap-
29, 1929, in Shields, North tist Church, Hermiston Jay-
Dakota, the son of Con- cee’s, the VFW, Hermiston
rad and Theresa
Little League and
(Noel)
Vetter.
a life member of
He passed away
the
Telephone
in Hermiston on
Pioneers.
Tuesday Sept. 22,
Jay
married
2020, at the age of
Darlene Gifford
90.
on July 24, 1954,
The
family
in Pendleton, Ore-
moved to Van-
gon, and from this
port, Oregon, he
union two daugh-
attended
Roos-
ters were born,
evelt High School
Viki and Jan.
Vetter
then returned to
The couple later
Shield,
North
divorced, and he
Dakota, to teach.
later married Dor-
He joined the
othy Queen on
North
Dakota
April 22, 1970, in
National Guard,
Portland, Oregon.
then transferred
He is survived
to active duty.
by his wife of 50
He was a “Field
years, Dorothy;
Wireman” in the
children,
Viki
Korean War and
Desler, Jan (Bob)
recently awarded
Schroth,
Ron
the “Ambassador
Moon, Pamela
of Peace Medal”
(Jeff) Mayberry,
from the Korean
Diane Eveland and
government. He
Christine (Hurshy)
moved to East-
Howell; an abun-
ern Oregon and
dance of grand-
worked for Pacifi c North- children, great-grandchildren
west Bell Telecommunica- and great-great-grandchil-
tions for 34 years as a repair dren; sisters, Agnes Stewart
splice lineman, retiring in and Adeline (Victor) Meindl;
the early 1980s. He worked brother, Larry (Eileen) Vet-
for the Hermiston School ter; and many nieces, neph-
District as a groundskeeper ews and extended family
custodian.
members. He was preceded
Jay enjoyed hunting and in death by his parents;
raising registered Hereford brothers, Jimmy, Arnold
cattle. He and his brother, and Alvin; and sister, Helen
Larry, often had in-depth and Scherr.
colorful discussions as to
A graveside service will
which breed was the better be held at 1 p.m. Saturday
“horned” or “polled.” Com- Oct. 3, 2020, at the Hermis-
munication with his siblings ton Cemetery.
remained a very important
Arrangements by Burns
priority throughout his life. Mortuary of Hermiston,
He loved drawing, painting Oregon.The family suggests
and teaching young children memorial donations be made
to write their names as soon to Telephone Pioneers of
as they could hold a pencil; America, The Arc Umatilla
sharing special coffee and County and TruCare Preg-
breakfast with his grand- nancy Resource Center.
children. He created albums
To leave an online con-
of newspaper clippings and dolence please go to www.
photos of the accomplish- burnsmortuaryhermiston.
ments of his grandchildren.
com.
Zoom in for
virtual book club
HERMISTON HERALD
Blue Mountain Com-
munity College and the
Pendleton Public Library
invites people to partic-
ipate in the Fall Virtual
Book Club — both via
Zoom and email.
A pair of books are cur-
rently the focus, including
“Frankenstein” by Mary
Shelley and “Oryx & Crake”
by Margaret Atwood.
Participants are invited to
read one or both books.
The group will meet on
Zoom
(955-0643-4193)
every two weeks to discuss.
However, people may share
their thoughts via email at
heatherculley@ci.pendle-
ton.or.us.
The fi rst four chapters of
both books is the topic of
the fi rst virtual meeting on
Monday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m.
In addition, there will be
discussions on the college
course organization plat-
form, Canvas. The “join
code” is N9BJKR. To cre-
ate a free account, visit
www.bluecc.edu/enroll-
ment-services/student-por-
tals/log-into-canvas-infor-
mation.
For questions or more
information, call Heather
Culley at 541-966-0380.
Edith Marie Johnson
Irrigon
Nov. 25, 1938 — Sept. 23, 2020
Edith Marie Johnson, 81, of Irrigon, died on Wednes-
day, Sept. 23, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born Nov. 25,
1938, in La Boca, Colorado. Services will be announced.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Please share memories of Edith with her family at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
William W. Rhinehart
Pilot Rock
April 15, 1950 — Sept. 23, 2020
William W. Rhinehart 70, of Pilot Rock, died Wednes-
day, Sept. 23, 2020, at his home. He was born April 15,
1950, in Ukiah. Arrangements are with Burns Mortu-
ary of Pendleton. A celebration of life will be held Sat-
urday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton,
336 S.W. Dorion Ave. Sign the online guestbook at www.
burnsmortuary.com.
Milton G. ‘Milt’ Casper
Hermiston
June 17, 1930 — Sept. 23, 2020
Milton G. “Milt” Casper, 90, of Hermiston, died
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born
June 17, 1930, in Ohiowa, Nebraska. A private family
burial will be held at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrange-
ments are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Please
share memories of Milt with his family at burnsmortua-
ryhermiston.com.
Christina G. ‘Chris’ Kennedy
Hermiston
April 2, 1940 — Sept. 26, 2020
Christina G. “Chris” Kennedy, 80, of Hermiston,
died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at her home. She was
born April 2, 1940, in Rupert, Idaho. A graveside ser-
vice following state guidelines will be held Satur-
day, Oct. 3, 2020, at noon at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories of Chris with her family at burnsmor-
tuaryhermiston.com.
Steven John Kenney
Springfi eld
Aug. 21, 1964 — Sept. 24, 2020
Steven John Kenney, 56, of Springfi eld, died Thurs-
day, Sept. 24, 2020. He was born Aug. 21, 1964, in Port-
land. Arrangements are with McHenry Funeral Home in
Corvallis. Share online condolences with the family at
www.mchenryfuneralhome.com.
William J. ‘Bill’ Brehaut
Condon
Feb. 25, 1932 — Sept. 27, 2020
William J. “Bill” Brehaut, 88, of Condon, died Sun-
day, Sept. 27, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb. 25,
1932, in Fossil. Arrangements are pending with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories of Bill with his
family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
SEPT. 15, 2020
UTTKE — Sierra Lea Hoffman and Joseph M. Uttke
of Hermiston: a boy, Jackson Shilo Brian Uttke.
SEPT. 17, 2020
VAN HORN — Keala Hope Van Horn of Hermiston:
a girl, Jaiden Mae Van Horn.
POLICE LOG
TUESDAY, SEPT. 22
2:01 p.m. — A caller reported a motorcycle had been stolen in
the past week and a half from West Beech Avenue.
2:30 p.m. — A noninjury motor vehicle crash was reported on
North First Street and West Highland Avenue.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23
11:50 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South-
east Fifth Street.
5:18 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on West Harper Road.
5:43 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on Southeast Fifth
Street.
8:10 p.m. — A burglary in progress in a house was reported
on South Highway 395.
8:48 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North
First Street.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
8:39 a.m. — A disturbance involving two men arguing was
reported on Southeast Third Street.
11:59 a.m. — A motor vehicle crash was reported on South
Highway 395.
2:46 p.m. — A caller reported being scammed out of $5,000
after someone claiming to be from the Social Security offi ce
called and directed them to purchase prepaid gift cards from
around town.
3:37 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Ridgeway
Avenue.
4:04 p.m. — Child abuse/neglect was reported on East Hurl-
burt Avenue.
5:35 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on West Linda Ave-
nue.
5:50 p.m. — A motor vehicle crash was reported at East Main
Street and Southeast Second Street.
9:32 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North-
east Aspen Drive.
9:38 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on West Highland
Avenue.
10:13 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northeast Aspen
Drive.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
9 a.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was report-
ed on East Catherine Avenue.
11:56 a.m. — A man reported he stopped by his mother’s
house on East Jennie Avenue about 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept.
21, and left his wife and newborn baby in his vehicle parked
on the street in front of her home. He stated that a woman
pointed a gun at his wife and screamed at her to move the car.
1:55 p.m. — A caller reported her brother approached her on
Northwest 13th Street and threatened to shoot her.
8:45 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North-
west Dawn Drive.
9:49 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Madrona
Avenue.
10:42 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Southeast Eight
Place.
11:31 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Oak Drive.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
10:50 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North-
east North Street.
11:46 a.m. — A burglary was reported on West Juniper Ave-
nue.
3 p.m. — A noninjury motor vehicle crash was reported on
North First Street.
5:58 p.m. — A 5-year-old child reportedly had minor injuries
after running into the side of a moving vehicle on West High-
land Avenue.
7:13 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street.
7:24 p.m. — A woman was reportedly hit by a car at East Glad-
ys Avenue and Northeast Fourth Street.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27
12:41 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South-
east Sixth Street.
5:23 a.m. — Police assisted with a fi re outside of a store on
South Highway 395.
2:12 p.m. — A burglary was reported on West Joseph Avenue.
4:31 p.m. — A drunken driver was reported on West Madrona
Avenue.
9:27 p.m. — A possible drunken driver, who was unable to
maintain a lane on South Highway 395, was reported but
police were unable to locate the vehicle.
MONDAY, SEPT. 28
12:18 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South-
west 13th Street.
1:47 a.m. — A vehicle theft was reported on South Highway
395.
7:57 a.m. — A noninjury motor vehicle crash was reported on
Northwest 11th Street.
5:55 p.m. — A motor vehicle crash was reported on North
First Street.
7:20 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Linda Ave-
nue.
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Oct. 19, 1938 — Sept. 20, 2020
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ily gathering will be held. Arrangements are with Burns
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