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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 OBITUARIES Marjorie Louise ‘Margie’ (James) Munsell Forsythe Dewey S. Primmer Hermiston Hermiston Hermiston October 28, 1939 — November 11, 2020 June 1, 1938 — November 13, 2020 January 23, 1933 — November 9, 2020 Marjorie Louise “Mar- and sister, Duane and Dor- gie” (James) Munsell For- othy (James) Beason, Lamb sythe, 87, of Hermis- Weston and Simplot. ton, died Nov. 9, 2020, at Margie especially Brookdale Tor- enjoyed singing bett in Richland, and square danc- Washington. ing. Her favor- Margie was ite song to sing born January was “You Are 23, 1933, in Ivy, My Sunshine.” Arkansas, to She also enjoyed John and Annie watching sports (Newton) James, games on tele- during the Great vision, notably Depression. To football. Forsythe fi nd work, her Margie is sur- parents migrated vived by her with their six chil- daughter, Sharon dren to the Okanogan Valley Piatt; three sons and their in Washington state to pick spouses, Ronald (Mary Jo) apples in the orchards. Piatt, Robert (Carolyn) Piatt She attended Omak High and Gregory (Chanthoeun) School in Omak, Washing- Piatt; eight grandchildren; ton, for one year. At the age seven great-grandchildren; of 16 she married Lawrence and two sisters, M. Eve- Piatt and became a home- lyn (James) Jacquish and G. maker. In 1951, she moved Bonnette (James) Carey. to Oregon with her growing She was preceded in death family. by two husbands, Stephen In 1966, Margie began C. Munsell and Richard D. to work at Salem General Forsythe; parents, John and Hospital in Salem, Oregon, Annie (Newton) James; and where she was trained by three siblings, Catheline G. nurses to take care of patients (James) Hardin, Dorothy E. on the surgical fl oor. She (James) Beason and Harold loved her job and believed E. James. that this was her true calling. Per her request, there will In 1974, she moved to be no memorial service. Hermiston, Oregon, with her Contributions to the Alz- second husband, Stephen heimer’s Association will be Munsell. In Hermiston, she appreciated. worked at the Chuckwagon Arrangements by Burns Café for her brother-in-law Mortuary of Hermiston. Dewey S. Primmer was to Odell Lake and loved born on October 28, 1939, his dogs. He cherished in Grangeville, Idaho, to time with his family, espe- parents Millard and Elsie cially his grandchildren. Shadduck Prim- He is sur- mer. He died vived by his on November wife of 53 years, 11, 2020, at his Donna Primmer; home in Herm- children Dianna iston, Oregon, (Mark) Dufrene, at the age of 81 Deanna (Mark) years. Robert, Debra Dewey was (Jim) Fothergill, raised in Post Douglas (Karen) Falls, Idaho, Primmer, Don- and gradu- ald (Dana) Primmer ated from high Primmer, Dar- school in Rath- rell (Jana) Prim- drum, Idaho, mer and Dale class of 1957. (Brenda) Prim- He then joined mer; 17 grand- the United States children; seven Navy and served great-grandchil- for the fi rst 10 years on dren; and numerous nieces ships and as a recruiter for and nephews. the last 10 years in Seattle, Dewey was preceded Washington. in death by his parents and He was honorably dis- two brothers, Lavern and charged in 1977 and was John Primmer. only the fourth recipient of A private family burial the Gold Wreath Award for will be held at the Hermis- recruiting. ton Cemetery, Hermiston, Dewey was united in Oregon. marriage to Donna Webb Those who wish may on April 15, 1967, in Coeur make contributions in d’Alene, Idaho. They set- Dewey’s memory to Boys tled in Hermiston, Oregon, Town, American Cancer in 1977 where they have Society or VFW Avenue lived since. of Flags c/o Burns Mor- Dewey worked for var- tuary of Hermiston, P.O. ious business in Hermiston Box 289, Hermiston, OR as well as farming for Dan 97838. Arrangements by McCarty, which he truly Burns Mortuary of Herm- enjoyed. He was an avid iston. Please share mem- fi sherman who enjoyed ories of Dewey with his camping, being camp family at burnsmortuary- cook, hunting, yearly trips hermiston.com. Eloy D. Cuellar passed about his past to anyone away peacefully in Herm- who would listen. He also iston, Oregon, on Friday, loved to make smoked November 13, 2020, sur- fi sh and jerky for friends rounded by the love of his and family, but his great- est enjoyment was spend- family, at the age of 82. ing time with Eloy was his family; his born June 1, family was the 1938, in Derby, center of his Texas, to Simon world. and Esmerejilda Eloy is sur- (Del Toro) Cuel- vived by his lar. He grew up wife Magdalena and attended of 65 years; his school in both four children, Derby and son Mario and Pearsall, Texas. Cuellar daughters Susan He went on to marry the love of his life, Cuellar, Janie Cuellar and Magdalena Guevara, on Rebecca Miller; seven October 22, 1955, in Big grandchildren: Anthony Spring, Texas. Over the (wife Betsy), Leila, Alex, years, the couple lived Samuel, Jaysa, Gabriel in Texas, California, and Selena; his three Washington, Oregon and great-grandchildren Isa- fi nally settled in Hermis- bella, William and Victo- ria; brother Jesus Cuellar; ton, Oregon, in 1977. In 1978, Eloy acquired and many extended fam- a sheep fertilizer and ily members. Eloy was preceded wood products deliv- ery business he named in death by his parents; “El Borrego.” He would sister Anita Fagan; and deliver sheep fertilizer in brother George Cuellar. A private family mass his “Big Truck,” which was a 10-ton spreader was held (due to COVID- truck; deliveries were 19 restrictions) at Our made to a majority of the Lady of Angels Catholic fruit orchards in the Hood Church. Burial was in the River and The Dalles Hermiston Cemetery in area, returning to Herm- Hermiston, Oregon. Arrangements by iston with a load of wood Mortuary of products for the auction Burns yard, schools and per- Hermiston. To leave an online con- sonal gardens. He retired dolence for the family, in 2018. Eloy enjoyed hunting, please go to www.burns- fi shing, and telling stories mortuaryhermiston.com. Fred Jackson Allen Jr. Eloy D. Cuellar Hermiston November 7, 1950 — November 5, 2020 Stephen Ray Partlow Fred Jackson Allen Jr. for AARP for the last fi ve was born in Rossville, Geor- years. He also volunteered at gia, to parents Pauline and Agape House in Hermiston. Fred J. Allen Sr. on Novem- Fred and Marie enjoyed ber 7, 1950. He died on Nov. traveling during their retire- 5, 2020, in Port- ment; they trav- land, Oregon, at eled to Africa, Legacy Emanuel Germany, and the Hospital after a U.S. While sta- short illness. tioned in Ger- The oldest of many, he and fi ve children, he Marie took advan- spent his forma- tage of their time tive years in Geor- there and travel all gia and Tennes- over Europe and see. He attended into Egypt. He Allen Rossville High also loved spend- School where he ing time with his was an enthusi- three cats, two ast member of the dachshunds and jazz band. Fred his friends. Fred graduated from was a true-blue Tennessee Tech friend. He was with a bachelor’s degree in always willing to step up and engineering. help where he could. He will He was a member of the be greatly missed by all who college’s ROTC program, knew and loved him. which lead him to a 21-year Fred is survived by his career in the U.S. Army. beloved wife of 42 years, Fred met the love of his life, Marie; his mother Pauline; Marie Baldo, in Huntsville, his four siblings Cliff, Dora, Alabama, at a basic ammuni- Connie and Melissa; and tion course. The couple were many nieces and nephews, united in marriage on April including many great-nieces 29, 1978. The Army took and -nephews. He was pre- Fred to Alaska, Texas, New deceased by his father, Fred Jersey and Germany. Marie J. Allen Sr. was also an Army offi cer In lieu of fl owers, please and they were able to serve donate to Agape House, 500 together in New Jersey and W. Harper Road, Hermiston, Germany. When Fred retired OR 97838. as a lt. colonel from the Army No service currently due in 1995, he received the to COVID-19 restraints. Legion of Merit award. The There will be a memorial Legion of Merit (LOM) is a service later. military award of the United Please share memories States Armed Forces that is of Fred with his family at given for exceptionally mer- burnsmortuaryhermiston. itorious conduct in the per- com.Arrangements by Burns formance of outstanding ser- Mortuary of Hermiston. vices and achievements. After his retirement, Fred worked at the demolition site at Umatilla, until he retired again. He volunteered for the CASA, eventually being asked to serve on the board the last few years. Fred vol- unteered as a tax preparer February 17, 1947 — November 11, 2020 It’s A Boy! Dustin and Jamie Kreger of Tigard, Oregon, announce the birth of their son William Joseph Kreger II, born October 30th, 2020. William was born at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 20 inches. Grandparents are Brian and Deanna Christensen of Wheatland, Wyoming and Amy Kreger and Craig S216077-1 Jackson of Long Creek, Oregon. crash was reported on South- west River Hill Drive. Media Sales Professional Pages 6A and 7A, and online at HermistonHerald. com SATURDAY Hermiston Ranch & Home 2500 S Hwy 395 MONDAY, NOV. 9 Stephen Ray Partlow ple. If you ever saw him 6:13 a.m. — A domestic WEDS., NOV. 11 of Boardman was born at the bar he always had disturbance was reported on February 17, 1947, in The a story to tell. He enjoyed 10:56 a.m. — A disturbance South Highway 395. Dalles, Oregon, the son deer and elk hunting with involving a neighbor hitting 12:11 p.m. — A burglary of John and his son, brother, cars and people was report- was reported on North First Doris LaVern two granddaugh- ed. Street. (Baker) Part- ters and other 12:48 a.m. — A drunken driv- 1:32 p.m. — A hit-and-run low. He family members. was reported on West Herm- er was reported on North- passed away He was pre- iston Avenue and the person west 11th Street. in Boardman ceded in death by was cited and released. 2:11 p.m. — A domestic on November his parents. 1:53 p.m. — A death inves- disturbance was reported on 11, 2020, at the He is survived tigation was completed at West Ridgeway Avenue. age of 73. by a son, Stephen; Southwest Eighth Street. 3:30 p.m. — A motor vehicle Stephen brother John Part- 2:30 p.m. — A hit-and-run crash with no injuries was grew up in low; sister Susan was reported on North First reported on S. Highway 395. Partlow Boardman McLachlan; two Street. 9:10 p.m. — A motor vehicle where he granddaugh- 3:12 p.m. — A motor vehicle crash was reported on South attended school, ters, Alexis and crash was reported on South Highway 395. graduating from Aunika; and Highway 395. TUESDAY, NOV. 10 Boardman High many extended 8:44 p.m. — A domestic 3:35 p.m. — An assault was School in the family members disturbance was reported on reported on East Newport Class of 1965. and friends. Southeast Sixth Street. Avenue. He attended Blue Moun- A graveside service THURSDAY, NOV. 12 3:42 p.m. — A motor vehicle tain Community Col- with military honors will 8:42 a.m. — A caller at crash was reported on North lege for a short time until be held at 2 p.m. on Thurs- Northeast Eighth Place First Street. joining the Army. He day, November 19, 2020, reported they heard shatter- 3:54 p.m. — A vehicle theft served in the 101st Air- at Riverview Cemetery in ing glass and opened their was reported on S. Highway borne Division (Screaming Boardman. door to fi nd broken glass 395. Eagles) during two tours in Arrangements by Burns See Police, Page A7 5:17 p.m. — A motor vehicle Vietnam. Mortuary of Hermiston. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Boardman where he worked as a union carpen- ter. He retired in 2002. Stephen enjoyed build- ing things and helping peo- EO Media Group is looking to hire a full-time Media Sales Professional to work in NE Oregon. Do you have the drive and determination to succeed? Would you like to take your sales career to the next level in a fast-paced multi-media sales environment? If so, please read on! More records CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT CLASS NOVEMBER 21 ST POLICE LOG Boardman 9AM & 12PM Multi-State $ 80 This exciting position is commissioned with guaranteed income. We offer excellent benefits including insurance, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k)-retirement plan, a Roth IRA, and expense reimbursement. 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