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DEATH NOTICES
Dell Ray Zimmer
Cleo B. Childers
Peoria, Arizona
Ione
Umatilla
October 16, 2020
September 9, 1935 — October 22, 2020
Sept. 1, 1977 — Oct. 4, 2020
Dell Ray Zimmer, 79, ple in a game of pool and
of Peoria, Arizona, passed ping pong, but he would
away on October 16, 2020, always compliment you as
after a determined and you lost.
brave fight with multiple
Dell Ray was a sup-
portive and lov-
myeloma.
Dell Ray grew
ing
husband,
up in Nebraska
father, grandfa-
ther, and brother
and was an avid
who would do
Cornhuskers fan.
anything for his
He and his new
family. He is sur-
family moved to
vived by his wife
Oregon in 1967
of 53 years, Judy,
with the Uma-
tilla Army Depot.
and his two chil-
dren,
Michele
As they worked
Zimmer
(Zimmer) Wal-
to build their life
lace and Brad
and family in the
Zimmer.
He
Hermiston/Uma-
tilla area, Dell
will also greatly
Ray also worked
be missed by
a second job at
his
son-in-law
Safeway at night.
Michael Wallace,
In 1971 Dell Ray joined daughter-in-law Jennifer
Farmers Insurance as an Zimmer and his grandchil-
agent. He worked to serve dren: Blake and Bryce Wal-
the greater Hermiston area lace, Devin Zimmer, Kate-
and the people there for 44 lynn (Zimmer) John, her
years. As an agent, Dell husband Matthew, their son
Ray was successful and Pierce, his brother Verdell
recognized many times by Zimmer, and his loyal lap-
his company, but he took dog Daisy.
Dell Ray joins his
the most pride in the times
he was able to help his cus- mother, Vivian Ickler, sister
tomers and friends in their Carolyn, and grandson Gar-
times of need or loss. Any- rett Zimmer in heaven.
body who has ever inter-
A celebration of Dell
acted with Dell Ray has Ray’s life was held in Peo-
always walked away feel- ria, Arizona, on October 20,
ing better.
2020.
Golf was Dell Ray’s pas-
In lieu of flowers, the
sion, but he also enjoyed a family asks that donations
competitive game of bas- be made to Mayo Clinic
ketball or tennis with his for cancer research. Their
many friends and loved giving page is as follows:
ones.
https://philanthropy.may-
He could beat most peo- oclinic.org/donateMC.
Cleo B. Childers was wife of 65 years, Mari-
born on September 9, lyn Childers, Ione, Ore-
1935, in Wapato, Wash- gon; sons Harvey Childers
ington, to parents Jesse (Bobbi), Ione, Oregon,
Glen Childers and Coy and Roger Childers (Bar-
bara), Roseburg,
Ethel Bowman
Oregon; daugh-
Childers.
He
ter Laurie Bar-
died on October
row (Cris), Lex-
22, 2020, at his
ington, Oregon;
home in Ione,
grandchildren
Oregon, at the
Maci
(Chris),
age of 85 years.
Kacy (Alisha),
He
was
Molly
(Josh),
raised
and
Sarah
(Leon),
attended school
Matthew, Lucas
in
Mabton,
Childers
and Payton; 10
Wa s h i n g t o n ,
great-grandchil-
graduating in
dren; and sev-
the class of
1953. Cleo was united in eral nieces, nephews and
marriage to Marilyn Bech- cousins.
tel on June 5, 1955, in
Cleo was preceded in
Helix, Oregon. He worked death by an infant son,
for the Lester King Ranch John; his parents; brother
before settling in Ione, Max Childers; and a sister,
Oregon, in 1961 where Glenna Childers.
he has lived since. He
A graveside service fol-
worked for the Charles lowing state guidelines will
Carlson farm until 1969. be held on Friday, October
Cleo owned and operated 30, 2020, at 1 p.m. at the
B & C Repair for 30 years Highview Cemetery, Ione,
as well as farming in var- Oregon.
ious locations until his
Those who wish may
passing.
make contributions in
He was a member of Cleo’s memory to the
the Hermiston Gun Club, Hermiston Gun Club, c/o
the NRA, Oregon Wheat Burns Mortuary of Herm-
League and the Morrow iston, P.O. Box 289, Herm-
County Grain Growers. iston, OR 97838.
Please share memo-
Cleo enjoyed trap shoot-
ing, varmint hunting, play- ries of Cleo with his fam-
ing cards and visiting at ily at burnsmortuaryherm-
morning coffee, and loved iston.com. Arrangements
by Burns Mortuary of
farming.
He is survived by his Hermiston.
Kraig Alan Hull, 43, of Umatilla, died Sunday, Oct.
4, 2020. He was born Sept. 1, 1977, in The Dalles. A cel-
ebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m.
at the Wasco County Fairgrounds in Tygh Valley. Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston handled local arrangements.
Vernon Harold ‘Vern’ Viall
Visalia, California
Boardman
October 31, 1936 — August 17, 2020
Vernon Harold “Vern”
Vern was a dedicated
Viall, age 83, died August father. He served as a Boy
17 in Richland, Washington. Scout troop leader and
He was born Oct. 31, 1936, attended hundreds of school
in Rapid City, South Dakota, activities with his kids. He
to Fletcher (Bud)
taught his chil-
dren to work hard
Sullivan Viall and
and value educa-
Margaret Alma
tion. He was ada-
(Elston) Viall.
mant that they
Vern was the
youngest of eight
would go to col-
lege and earn a
children. His fam-
ily moved to Sun-
degree,
which
nyside,
Wash-
they all did.
ington, when he
Portland Gen-
eral Electric hired
was 10 months
Viall
Vern in 1978 as
old, and later to
an electrician at
Grandview, Wash-
ington. He gradu-
the
Boardman
ated from Grand-
Coal Plant. The
view High School
family moved to
in 1955 and joined
Boardman.
He
the Air Force.
eventually became
He spent most of his ser- an electrical supervisor and
vice time at Vincent Air retired from the plant in
Force Base in Yuma, Ari- 1999.
zona, where he became an
Vern loved the outdoors.
aircraft electrician, which He enjoyed hunting and
helped him in his later choice fishing, collecting rocks and
to become an electrician.
gems, and growing a big
After leaving the military, garden. After retirement, he
Vern returned to southeast and Dora explored much of
Washington. While working the western U.S., including
construction one summer two trips driving to and from
day in Ione, he met a young Oregon to Alaska.
lady who would become the
Vern’s greatest love was
love of his life. He married his family. He is survived
Dora Sue Davidson on Oct. by his wife of 61 years,
31, 1959, at the Catholic Dora Sue; his children Mar-
gie, Curtis, Lesli and their
Church in Heppner.
Vern and Dora Sue spent spouses;
grandchildren
their married life in Eastern Amber, Jeramiah, Aus-
Oregon. In the early years, tin, Cydney, Derek, Lind-
he worked as a milkman, sey, Rachel and their fam-
carpenter, and mechanic. ilies; and four very special
Seeking a more stable great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will
career to support his fam-
ily, he attended night classes be held Saturday, Oct. 31,
and completed the electri- at 11 a.m., at the Lexington
cian apprentice program in Cemetery.
Pendleton. He worked at
Memorial
donations
Coe Electric in Milton-Free- may be made in Vern’s
water and Gordon’s Elec- name to Pioneer Memorial
tric in Pendleton, eventu- Home Health & Hospice,
ally becoming a journeyman P.O. Box 9, Heppner, OR
electrician.
97836.
Kraig Allen Hull
Dick S. Jackson
Hermiston
Sept. 15, 1932 — Oct. 18, 2020
Dick S. Jackson, 88, of Hermiston, died Sunday, Oct.
18, 2020, at his home. He was born Sept. 15, 1932, in
Dayton, Washington. At his request, no service will be
held. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortua-
ryhermiston.com.
Thomas J. ‘Tom’ Miller
Hermiston
Feb. 23, 1957 — Oct. 20, 2020
Thomas J. “Tom” Miller, 63, of Hermiston, died
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb.
23, 1957, in Havre, Montana. A celebration of life ser-
vice will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family
at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
BIRTHS
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
OCT. 14, 2020
GEORGE — Destiny George and Matthew Johnson
of Hermiston: a girl, Cleo Faye George.
OCT. 19, 2020
SANDQUIST — Anna E. Sandquist and Philip
G. Sandquist of Hermiston: a girl, Agnes Bernadette
Sandquist.
TALAMANTES — Estefania Avila and Adrian Tala-
mantes of Hermiston: a boy, Adrian Talamantes Jr.
St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton
OCT. 19, 2020
PECK — Gracie A. Peck and Quinn H. Peck of Herm-
iston: a girl, Myla Virginia Peck.
COURTS
Jeremy Theron Hancock
SENTENCES
October 13, 2020
Jeremy Theron Han-
cock joined the stars on
Oct. 13, 2020, at the age
of 53, joining his father,
Loran Hancock. Jeremy
bravely fought a strong
three-year battle with glio-
blastoma, to which he
finally fell. He was at home
with his family by his side.
Jeremy was born in
Sunnyside, Washington.
He attended high school in
Hermiston, Oregon, where
he played both football and
baseball. After graduating
in 1986, Jeremy attended
Joint Apprentice Training
Committee in Portland,
Oregon, later becoming a
general manager. He had
moved to Visalia, Califor-
nia, and lived there until
his departing.
Jeremy was a staple
in everyone’s life, and a
strong role model. He was
often direct, yet always had
our best interest at heart.
He loved music any
time of the day, even in
his last moments, and we
loved his laugh and smile.
A heartfelt, special
thanks to the International
Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers for their caring
help.
Jeremy leaves his wife,
Kelly; daughter Jessica
with his grandson Jackson;
daughter Grace; brother
Jon; mother Joanne; and
many more family mem-
bers and friends. Jeremy
will be loved always.
Kayak buses won’t
operate on Veterans Day
HerMIstOn HeraLd
Buses from Kayak Pub-
lic Transit, including the
HART in Hermiston, won’t
be in operation on Wednes-
day, Nov. 11, in observance
of Veterans Day, according
to a press release.
The transit service will
resume regular operations
along its regional routes
on Thursday, Nov. 12, the
release stated.
Those seeking addi-
tional information can call
the Kayak dispatch office
at 541-429-7519.
PENDLETON — The
following sentences have
been imposed in Umatilla
County courts:
FELONY
•Tina Marie Hunt, 54,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to Forgery I: sentenced to
18 months probation, 90
sanction units, 30 maximum
jail units, 80 hours commu-
nity service, $200 fine and
$2,300 fine-suspended.
•Martin Ornelas, 33, Herm-
iston, pleaded guilty to
Fleeing/Attempt to Elude
Police Officer: sentenced
to 30 days jail and 1 year
post-prison supervision;
pleaded guilty to Posses-
sion of Methamphetamine:
sentence to discharge.
MISDEMEANOR
•Jose Victoria Navarro,
79, Hermiston, pleaded
guilty to Sexual Abuse III:
sentenced to 180 days
jail-suspended, 5 years pro-
bation, $100 fine and $900
fine-suspended, plus court
costs and fees.
•Andrew Marzolino, 33, Irri-
gon, pleaded guilty to DUII:
sentenced to 2 days jail, 178
days jail-suspended, 2 years
probation, 80 hours com-
munity service, $2,000 fine
and 1 year driver’s license
suspension, plus court costs
and fees (revocation of
Diversion Program).
•Ivan Amisadal Reyes Prado,
23, Stanfield, pleaded guilty
to DUII: sentenced to 30
days jail, 150 days jail-sus-
pended, 3 years proba-
tion, 40 hours community
service, $1,000 fine, $5,250
fine-suspended and 1 year
driver’s license suspension,
plus court costs and fees.
SUITS FILED
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing suits have been filed
in Umatilla County courts
(interest, court costs and
fees not listed):
•Velocity Investments LLC
vs. David Salazar of Hermis-
ton: seeks $12,280.53.
•Crown Asset Management
LLC vs. Sandra Abel of
Hermiston: seeks $1,609.12.
•Joseph M. and Vionne
Leona Tricker as subrogee
of American Family Mutual
Insurance Co. vs. Cami-
lo Vasquez Reyes: seeks
$11,197.10.
•Crown Asset Management
LLC vs. Lazaro R. Rodriguez
(Rodreguez) of Hermiston:
seeks $920.04.
•United Finance Co. vs. Rick-
ey Sanchez Villagomez of
Boardman: seeks $3,010.71.
•United Finance Co. vs.
Albino Solorio Ramirez of
see courts, Page a6
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