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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2020 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 OBITUARIES Christina G. ‘Chris’ Kennedy William J. ‘Bill’ Brehaut Cheryl Lynn Kemper Hermiston Hermiston Condon April 2, 1940 — Sept. 26, 2020 Dec. 31, 1944 — Aug. 18, 2020 Feb. 25, 1932 — Sept. 27, 2020 Christina G. “Chris” She is survived by her Kennedy was born on April sons, Dean Kennedy, Bat- 2, 1940, in Rupert, Idaho, tle Ground, Washington, to parents, Virgil and Mil- and Gary Kennedy, Herm- dred Christensen iston, Oregon; Norwood. She sister, Carol Nel- died on Sept. 26, son, Hermiston, 2020, at her home Oregon, and Faye in Hermiston, Ore- Demeree, Shel- gon, at the age of ton, Washington; 80 years. grandchildren, She was raised Nathan, Heather, throughout the Bradley, Kirsten, west as her father Megan, Devan, Kennedy worked on con- Justin, Jessica struction proj- and Jordan; 17 ects. Chris was great-grandchil- united in marriage to Louis dren; numerous nieces and “Sonny” Kennedy on Sept. nephews. 7, 1957, in Selah, Washing- Chris was preceded ton. They moved to Hermis- in death by her husband, ton, Oregon, in 1957 where Sonny; a son, Alan; a grand- they raised their three sons, daughter, Rebecca Kelly; Alan, Dean and Gary. and her parents. Chris stayed home until A graveside service fol- the boys were in school and lowing state guidelines she went to work at Burn- was held on Saturday, Oct. ham’s Department Store. 3, 2020, at 12 noon at the In 1992, they moved to Hermiston Cemetery, Herm- Boardman, Oregon, and she iston, Oregon. worked as a teacher’s aide Arrangements are with for the Boardman School Burns Mortuary of Herm- District. Chris enjoyed iston, Oregon. Please share bowling, gardening, trav- memories of Chris with her eling and watching classic family at burnsmortuary- movies. hermiston.com. Cheryl Lynn Kemper, divorce from Bob, Sherry age 75, passed away sud- and Craig moved to Herm- denly, of natural causes, iston, Oregon in 1975, to in her home on Aug. 18, be near her brothers, Bob 2020. She was and John. This born on Dec. 31, move proved to 1944, in Dayton be the perfect fi t. Washington, to Sherry loved LaNita and John being a mother, Blessinger. grandmother C h e r y l , and teacher. She known as Sherry taught school for to friends and over 35 years, family, lived in and infl uenced Kemper Hermiston, Ore- generations of gon, since 1975, students. Sher- where she was a beloved ry’s superpower was her fi rst grade teacher at West ability to create little mag- Park Elementary, and then ical moments of discov- Highland Hills Elemen- ery for her students, and tary, until her retirement fi rst grade was tailor-made in 2003. After briefl y liv- for her. Hundreds of chil- ing in Dayton, Washing- dren, and sometimes even ton, she moved to Craig- their own children, ben- mont, Idaho. efi tted from her imagina- Growing up, Sherry tion, patience, creativity, was involved in acrobatics, and skill. cheerleading, and nearly Sherry was preceded every activity a small town in death by her mother, had to offer in the 1950s LaNita Blessinger Harri- and ‘60s. She held a great son; her step-father, Walt fondness for her child- Harrison; and her father, hood, and spoke of it often. John Blessinger. Sherry graduated from Sherry is survived by Highland High School in her son and daughter-in- Craigmont in 1963, where law, Craig and Lindi Kem- she was a member of the per of Beaverton Oregon; National Honor Society. her grandchildren, Beth- She attended Lewis-Clark any Kemper, Quinn Kem- State College in Lewis- per and Chelsea Read; her ton, Idaho, from 1963- brother, Bob Blessinger 66, before transferring to of Gresham, Oregon; her Washington State Univer- brother and sister-in-law, sity in 1966, where she John and JoDee Blessinger received her BA in Ele- of Pendleton, Oregon; her mentary Education in beloved nieces and neph- 1967. ews, Ron Blessinger, Dan Sherry married her Blessinger, Lisa Broberg, high school sweetheart, J.B. Blessinger, JoLonna Bob Kemper, in 1966. Windsheimer and Jason After college, they moved Blessinger; as well as to California, where she numerous cherished aunts, attended graduate school at uncles and cousins. Long Beach State Univer- A small private service sity. She then taught ele- for family was held in Day- mentary school in Torrance ton, Washington, where she for 5 years. Sherry and Bob was born, and laid to rest welcomed their only child, near her parents. Arrange- Craig, in 1972, while liv- ments by Burns Mortuary ing in Westminster, Cali- of Hermiston. fornia. Shortly before her William J. “Bill” Bre- elk hunts, playing cards haut was born on Feb. 25, and board games, enjoyed 1932, in Fossil, Oregon. traveling the Northwest, He died on Sept. 27, 2020, and tinkering in his shop. at his home in He always loved Condon, Oregon, his birthdays at the age of 88 and would say years. he loved get- Bill was raised ting a year older by his grand- because it’s bet- parents, Edward ter than the and Mary Good- alternative. His win, at Service favorite gift was Creek until he a shaker card Brehaut was 8 years old (money). Eat- where he then ing healthy was moved into Fos- always import- sil and attended ant to him. But above all, Bill the fi rst grade. was the most The family then moved to Condon where honest and humble man he attended school through and never liked confl ict. Bill cherished family tenth grade. Bill started his work- more than anything else. ing career at the age of He is survived by his wife, 15 where he worked for a Rosalyn Brehaut, of 62 power company digging years. He was extremely holes and setting poles proud of his three daugh- in the Lonerock area. He ters, Tammy Barrett and served in the United States husband Brian of Monte- Navy until his honorable sano, Washington, Jackie discharge in February Hardie and husband Larry of Condon and Kellie 1956. Bill was united in mar- Hill and husband Vince, riage to Rosalyn Schmidt who passed away ear- on May 30, 1958, in Fos- lier this year; grandchil- sil, Oregon. He worked dren, Travis Barrett, Della briefl y for the Kinzua log Shields, Alex Dyer, Jes- mill and then for Van Reit- sica Hill, Dayn Hardie, mann off and on fi ve dif- Lola Hill, Dustin Hill and ferent times. He was a Taylor Hardie; and seven foreman and equipment great-grandchildren. He is operator for the Gilliam also survived by his sis- County Road Department ter, Dorothy Brehaut; and for 36 years, retiring in a brother, Bob and his wife Carrie, all of Condon, sis- June 1996. Bill never sat idle; ter-in-law Carol Brehaut he always had a second of Pendleton, Oregon; job. In his early years he and numerous nieces and had various roofi ng jobs, nephews. Bill was preceded remodeling and adding on to his home and making in death by his mother, grandparents improvements on the fam- Murial; ily cabin, to name a few. Edwin and Mary Good- Bill was known well in win; and brother Danny. People wishing to the community as the Ken- more Appliance repair- honor Bill’s lifelong com- man where he and his wife mitment to family and owned the Sears Roebuck community can make Catalog Merchant store donations to South Gil- for 20 years. His wife liam County Ambulance operated the business and Service, P.O. Box 85, Con- Bill did all the appliance don, OR 97823 Please share memo- repairs in the evenings ries of Bill with his fam- after his day job. Bill had a great sense of ily at burnsmortuaryherm- humor and was known for iston.com. Arrangements playing tricks on his chil- by Burns Mortuary of dren. He loved his annual Hermiston. Milton G. ‘Milt’ Casper Hermiston June 17, 1930 — Sept. 23, 2020 Milton Gaylord Casper Korea and Hermiston. After passed away on Wednesday, retiring from the depot, Mil- 23 September 2020 at the ton went on to build houses age of 90 in Hermis- and apartments ton, Oregon. He was in Hermiston, born 17 June 1930. Stanfi eld and The family moved Umatilla in part- to Hermiston, Ore- nership with gon where Mil- two others, retir- ton attended school, ing in 1990. graduating in May Surviving is 1948. Milton joined his wife, Laura the United States Casper; sister, Army in September Sherrie Tucker, Casper 1948 and was hon- Stanfi eld, Ore- orably discharged in gon; and sev- June 1950, only to be eral nieces and called back in Octo- nephews. ber 1950 due to the Milton was Korean War, serving preceded in until September 1951. death by his sons, Bernie On 3 November, Milton and David; sisters, Eleanor was united in marriage to Elwood and Carol Cook; Laura Dee Peterson and to and a brother, Jim Casper. this marriage, Bernard and There will be no services David became his family. at his request. A private fam- Milton worked to help ily burial will be held at the build McNary Dam and then Hermiston Cemetery, Herm- took a job at the Ordinance iston, Oregon. Depot. With the depot, he Please share memories of went to many schools in Milt with his family at burns- Illinois to become a sur- mortuaryhermiston.com. veillance inspector, taking Arrangements by Burns assignments in Pennsylva- Mortuary of Hermiston. nia, Alabama, Colorado, BIRTHS 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. Providing The Personal Touch You Need Serving families for over 70 years. BURNS MORTUARY of Hermiston & Hermiston Crematory 685 W. Hermiston Ave. Hermiston, Oregon (541) 567-6474 www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com High school hosts Futures Month HERMISTON HERALD Hermiston High School will host Futures Month in October, offering students programs and events ori- ented around their future. Oct. 5-9 is College Application Week for the high school, offering seniors assistance in com- pleting college applica- tions. A free virtual col- lege fair will be offered Oct. 5-8 through pnacac. swoogo.com/PNACAC and students can also regis- ter for virtual college visits through their high school. Students can also regis- ter for virtual sessions via Google Meet with guest professionals from a vari- ety of industries, who will answer questions and share information about what it takes to work in their fi eld. An in-person fi nancial aid night is Oct. 28, and seniors can attend a vir- tual fi nancial aid workshop Oct. 10 that will walk them through completing the FAFSA or ORSAA. Regis- tration is required by Oct. 8. Information about reg- istering for the above events has been emailed to Hermiston High School students. 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