RECORDS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020
HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5
OBITUARIES
Donna L. Blankenship
Beverly ‘JoAn’ Smith
Cheryl D. Holmes
Hermiston
Irrigon
Umatilla
March 13, 1940 — October 8, 2020
February 14, 1936 — October 13, 2020
March 15, 1953 — October 16, 2020
Donna L. Blankenship absolutely loved spend-
was born on March 13, 1940, ing any time she could
in Custer, South Dakota, to with her grandchildren and
Ralph and Helen (Coleman) great-grandchildren, as they
Ferguson. She died on Octo- brought her so much joy.
ber 8, 2020, in
She also loved to
Hermiston, Ore-
read, water ski,
gon, at the age of
camp along the
80 years.
Columbia River,
Donna lived
complete cross-
in Custer, South
word
puzzles,
Dakota, until the
tend to her roses,
fall of 1950 when
attend bowling
her family moved
tournaments with
to
Boardman,
her best friends,
Oregon, and she
and she especially
Blankenship
resided in Board-
loved her trips
man until moving
to the National
to Hermiston in
Bowling
Tour-
1956. Donna attended high nament in Reno, Nevada.
school in both Boardman Donna also enjoyed her
and Hermiston and gradu- weekly visits with her life-
ated from Hermiston High long friends where they
School class of 1958. In played dominos and card
high school, Donna played games, which she was able
and excelled in volleyball to enjoy until her passing.
and was a four-year letter-
Donna was preceded in
man in the sport. Later in death by her parents, her
life, she enjoyed playing on husband Don, her loving
a slow pitch softball team daughter Dawn Renee Ran-
with friends.
som, brothers Chuck and
Just out of high school, Keith Ferguson, and her
she married the love of her great-granddaughter Del-
life, Don. C Blankenship, anee Blankenship. Donna
on August 1, 1958, and they is survived by sons Craig
were married for 59 years (Janet) Blankenship, Over-
at the time of Don’s pass- land Park, Kansas, and
ing. Don and Donna were Larry (Kristin) Blanken-
blessed with and raised four ship, Hermiston, Oregon;
wonderful children in Herm- daughter Darcy (Patrick)
iston: Dawn Renee, Craig, McDonough,
Hermiston,
Larry and Darcy.
Oregon; and her beloved
Donna was fortunate to 11 grandchildren and 17
be a stay-at-home mother great-grandchildren.
until her fi rst three chil-
Donna will be remem-
dren entered school. At that bered as a fun-loving woman
time, Donna went to work who loved her family, life-
for Burnhams Department long friends and all those
store in Hermiston, where who were blessed to be a
she worked in sales and as a part of her beautiful life. She
buyer until 1978. One of the had the most beautiful smile
fondest memories she had of and a laugh that was so con-
working at Burnham’s was tagious you couldn’t help
attending the annual buyer but laugh along with her.
conventions. In July of She will be deeply missed
1978, Donna went to work by everyone who had the
for Lamb Weston in Herm- absolute pleasure of know-
iston where she worked as ing her.
an inventory clerk and in
A graveside funeral ser-
accounts payable, which she vice following state guide-
did until her retirement in lines will be held on Sat-
2005.
urday, October 24, 2020,
Donna enjoyed trav- at 11 a.m. at the Hermis-
eling to watch her chil- ton Cemetery, Hermiston,
dren, grandchildren and Oregon.
great-grandchildren
play
Please share memories
sports. You could always of Donna with her family
count on hearing her voice at
burnsmortuaryhermis-
above the crowd cheering ton.com. Arrangements by
her family on and encourag- Burns Mortuary of Hermis-
ing the entire team. Donna ton, Oregon.
Beverly “JoAn” Smith Assembly of God Church
of Irrigon was born Feb- (currently Family Wor-
ruary 14, 1936, in Fossil, ship Center) where she
Oregon, the daughter of played the piano. She also
Oscar and Lola Bell (Stea- enjoyed baking for fam-
gall) Breeding.
ily and friends,
She passed
going to yard
away on Tues-
sales and talking
day,
October
to family and
13, 2020, in The
friends on the
Dalles, Oregon,
phone. She was
at the age of 84.
“Nannie” to her
JoAn
at-
grandchildren
tended
school
and she enjoyed
in Spray, Ore-
going to her
gon, and gradu-
grandchildren’s
Smith
ated from Spray
and great-grand-
High
School
children’s sport-
in the class of
ing events. Her
1953. She married Floyd family was the center of
Smith at her parents’ home her life.
in Lexington, Oregon, on
She was preceded in
January 8, 1955.
death by her husband Floyd
JoAn lived in the com- in 1990, and her daughter
munities of Spray, Lex- Lola Humphreys in 2014.
ington and Irrigon. In her She was also preceded in
younger years, she worked death by her parents, sister
as a homemaker and Frieda, and brother Paul.
helped her husband with
She is survived by a
the family business, Smith son, Oscar Smith; sis-
Plumbing and Supplies. ter Wanda Taylor; brother
She later worked as a desk Maxwell Breeding; six
clerk for the Blue Chimney grandchildren, and 16
Auction in Hermiston. She great-grandchildren.
was a coordinator for the
A private family burial
Irrigon/Boardman Emer- will be at Desert Lawn
gency Assistance Center Memorial Cemetery in
for many years. She also Irrigon.
was a Foster Grandpar-
Arrangements by Burns
ent at A.C. Houghton Ele- Mortuary of Hermiston,
mentary School for several Oregon. To leave an online
years.
condolence for the family,
JoAn was a longtime please go to www.burns-
member of the Irrigon mortuaryhermiston.com.
Cheryl D. Holmes of on April 13, 2018.
Cheryl married Tom
Umatilla was born March
15, 1953, in Spokane, Holmes in La Grande in
Washington, the daughter 1983. From this union one
of Roy and Beverly (Pen- daughter, Carrie, was born.
The couple later
ner) Leader. She
divorced.
passed away in
C h e r y l
Hermiston on
enjoyed taking
Friday, Oct. 16,
trips to the Ore-
2020, at the age
gon Coast and to
of 67.
Wallowa Lake.
Cheryl lived
But she loved
in Priest River,
spending time
Idaho, as a child
with her family,
where she began
especially her
her elementary
Holmes
two grandsons.
education. She
She was pre-
moved to Uma-
ceded in death
tilla, Oregon, in
by her parents
the mid 1960s
and a brother,
and
graduated
Tommy.
from Umatilla
She is sur-
High School in
vived by a daughter, Carrie
the Class of 1971.
After high school, Holmes (Andy Thomas);
she joined the U.S. Navy two grandsons, RJ and
where she served for three Rudger Thomas; brother,
years. While in the Navy, Butch (Martha) Leader;
she was the fi rst woman to and several nieces and
work in a Navy brig and nephews.
A graveside service
was part of the fi rst all-fe-
male color guard. After her will be held for Cheryl at
honorable discharge, she 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23,
returned to Eastern Ore- 2020, at Sunset Hills Cem-
gon and lived in the com- etery in Umatilla.
Arrangements by Burns
munities of La Grande and
Mortuary of Hermiston,
Umatilla.
Cheryl worked for over Oregon.
To leave an online con-
30 years for Lamb Weston
at the Boardman plant dolence for the family,
where she worked as a pro- please go to www.burns-
duction lead. She retired mortuaryhermiston.com.
DEATH NOTICES
SENTENCES
Joyce A. (Huxoll) Van Schoiack-Lear
Hermiston
July 16, 1947 — Oct. 10, 2020
Joyce A. (Huxoll) Van Schoiack-Lear, 73, of Hermis-
ton, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at her home. She was
born July 16, 1947, in Pendleton. A private family gath-
ering will be held. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston, Oregon. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Dennis B. Morse
Hermiston
Feb. 15, 1950 — Oct. 14, 2020
Dennis B. Morse, 70, of Hermiston, died Wednesday,
Oct. 14, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born Feb. 15, 1950,
in Pendleton. At his request, no service will be held.
Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon.
Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
Maria Piedad Tejada
Umatilla
May 30, 1951 — Oct. 14, 2020
BIRTHS
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
OCT. 8, 2020
ROSALES — Kylie Markwick and Edwin Rosales of
Hermiston: a boy, Avery F. Rosales.
OCT. 12, 2020
RICO GONZALEZ — Maria G. Gonzalez Marin and
Jesus E. Rico Flores of Hermiston: a girl, Samara Rico
Gonzalez.
More records, Page A12
COURTS
Maria Piedad Tejada, 69, of Umatilla, died Wednes-
day, Oct. 14, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born May 30,
1951, in Atemajac de Brizuela, Jalisco, Mexico. Arrange-
ments by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon.
Alice Ellen (Stull) Wheeler
Stanfi eld
Dec. 11, 1954 — Oct. 15, 2020
Former Roseburg resident Alice Ellen (Stull)
Wheeler, 65, of Stanfi eld, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020,
at her home. She was born Dec. 11, 1954, in Zanes-
ville, Ohio. A family gathering will be held. Arrange-
ments by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon. Share
memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryherm-
iston.com.
PENDLETON — The
following sentences have
been imposed in Umatilla
County courts:
FELONY
•David Leon Colbray, 32,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to Criminal Mischief I:
sentenced to 3 years pro-
bation, 180 sanction units,
90 maximum jail units, 120
hours community service,
$200 fine, $3,800 fine-sus-
pended and $1,732.20
restitution; pleaded guilty
to two counts of Driving
While Suspended/Revoked:
sentenced to $500 fine
for each count; pleaded
guilty to Resisting Arrest
and Failure to Appear on
Criminal Citation: sentences
to discharge.
•Jerry Duane Simons, 43,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to Theft I: sentenced to
2 years probation, 120
sanction units, 60 maximum
jail units, 80 hours com-
munity service, $200 fine,
$3,300 fine-suspended and
$5,100 restitution; plead-
ed guilty to Unauthorized
Use of Vehicle: sentence to
discharge.
•Sagrario Velasco Cortez, 33,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to Possession of Metham-
phetamine: sentenced to
18 months probation, 90
HOME
MAINTENANCE
CENTER
541-567-7534
Blue Mountain
100% Douglas Fir
Brown Bag Pellets
235
$
Steel on the inside where it matters most.
per
ton
White Bags
Fir-Pine Mix
215
$
TN20
Wood Stove
1,299
$
Shops
Garages
Commercial
• 18” max logs
• 55,000 BTU
Industrial
priorities
www.WSBNW.com
855 • 668 • 7211
Sandy, OR
A hundred years from now it will not matter what My bank account
was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... but the
world may be different because I was important in the Life of a Child.
S199182-1
NEW 4x4 BRANSON 2515R
2200 Loader Lift Capacity
Tractor with Loader - $ 19,500 OR
Tractor Loader Backhoe
w/ Thumb - $ 23,950
www.BonneysAg.com
TN10
Wood Stove
1,099
$
• 10”/12” logs
• 30,000 BTU
per
ton
sanction units, 30 maximum
jail units and $200 fine;
pleaded guilty to Failure
to Appear II: sentence to
discharge.
SUITS FILED
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing suits have been fi led
in Umatilla County courts
(interest, court costs and
fees not listed):
•Citibank N.A. vs. Samantha T.
Tompkins of Umatilla: seeks
$1,827.10.
•Bonneville Billing & Collec-
tions Inc. vs. Nicole Demaster
of Hermiston: seeks $457.04.
•Dynes Enterprises LLC of
Hermiston vs. Hermiston
Quicky Lube Inc.: seeks
$10,000.
•Bank of America N.A. vs. Je-
sus V. Mendez of Hermiston:
seeks $4,988.23.
•Kyle Lee Williams of Herm-
iston dba Got Ya Covered vs.
Emmet Wold of Kennewick,
Wash.: seeks $9,907.75.
•Credits Inc. vs. Robn L.
Cribbs of Stanfi eld: seeks
$586.30.
•Credits Inc. vs. Joseph A. and
Ashley Munkers of Irrigon:
seeks $667.77.
•Credits Inc. vs. Daniel and
Juanita Sinnett of Boardman:
seeks $4,282.92.
•Credits Inc. vs. Mario
Perez of Hermiston: seeks
$1,734.76.
See Courts, Page A12
Serving Families with
Care and
Compassion
for Over 70 Years.
BURNS
MORTUARY
of Hermiston
&
Hermiston
Crematory
685 W. Hermiston Ave.
Hermiston, Oregon
(541) 567-6474
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY
PRICING!
MILITARY
DISCOUNTS
AVAILABLE
RUGGED, RELIABLE, RED...
AND THAT’S NO BULL!!!
541-922-1213