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RECORDS A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020 OBITUARIES Dick Stanley Jackson David D’Avanzo Hermiston Eugene Hermiston September 15, 1932 — October 18, 2020 April 4, 1955 — November 9, 2020 June 20, 1924 — November 14, 2020 Dick Stanley Jackson (known by many as Dr. Dick) was born in Dayton, Washington, on September 15, 1932. He died at home with his wife, Terri, by his side on Octo- ber 18. He came into this world the second-to- the-last child of Walter and Gertrude Jack- son, following Jackson his beautiful sisters Wyn- ona, Laura and Grace and his brothers Scott, Grant and Ronald, the youngest. The family lived in various places through- out Washington including Pasco, Richland, Prosser and Sunnyside. He graduated from Sun- nyside High School in 1950 and joined the Navy. He went to boot camp in San Diego, Parachute Rig- ger School in New Jer- sey, and spent time in the Philippines. He married Naley Blaak in 1952 and had fi ve children: Arthur, Ardis, Anthony, Arlene and Alan. They initially set- tled in Grandview while he worked at Hanford, but he decided to go to college and study entomology, a curiosity and passion that intrigued him since he was a boy and fi rst saw what DDT did to control the fl ies on the family farm. He graduated from WSU in Pullman, Washington, in 1957 with his bache- lor’s degree in just two years and 11 months. He worked for the Department of Entomology at WSU for one year before being hand picked to work for USDA. The family moved to Hawaii and various other locations. While in Hawaii, he invented the world famous Jackson Trap, which was used worldwide for years and is still in use today. The highlight of his career with USDA was the California MedFly project, in which he eradicated the Mediterranean Fruit Fly with aerial spraying. He led this 18-month project with 1,800 employees, becom- ing the fi rst successful per- son to accomplish this after several failed before him. This brought him many government awards and worldwide recognition. He then went to work for For- eign Service and spent time in Mexico and South Amer- ica, and retired shortly after. Realizing he was too young to retire, he was approached by his dear friend who was the assis- tant director for the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Dick went to work for the Ag Department in 1985, and retired from there in 2003. He met the love of his life, Terri Lee Shelly, on Valentine’s Day 1986 in the lumber yard where she worked when he came in for a gallon of paint. It was love at fi rst sight for both of them. They went on their fi rst date that night, and married six years later to the day, in Couer d’Alene, Idaho, on February 14, 1992. They had almost 35 years HOME MAINTENANCE CENTER together and had something very special between them, as they were constantly told. Dick’s love for Terri was evident in so many ways, especially when he referred to her as “Baby.” They had many adventures together, traveling the world. A favorite destina- tion for them was The Cook Islands, where they visited fi ve times. In 1988, Dick accepted an assign- ment to work in Africa eradicating desert locusts, where he spent two months in Mauritania and Senegal. Upon comple- tion of that project, he fl ew to Portugal to meet Terri, where they spent fi ve weeks traveling through Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Egypt, realizing a life- long dream of his, visiting the pyramids. On his 81st birth- day, after having a dou- ble bypass three months prior, they fl ew to Peru and spent 16 days with 10 of their closest friends visit- ing Machu Picchu and the Galápagos Islands, where they found one of his Jack- son traps. This was a trip of a lifetime for them. Even though his career was entomology, his pas- sion was collecting and repairing clocks. Many knew him as “The Clock Man.” Dick was a story teller who always had a joke or two ready to share. He was famous for his jokes, most of them not very politically correct, but that was him. He was known around town as the man with the pretty dogs in his pickup as he drove through town with all their heads out the windows. Terri and Dick were dog lovers during their years together and had a variety of sighthounds, including salukis, whip- pets, pharaoh hounds, Ital- ian greyhounds, Cirneco Dell Etnas and one springer spaniel. They were their “kids” and they loved and cared for them as such. Dick touched many lives, from friends, family and employees, and made those around him feel loved and important. One of his nieces put it well: “Uncle Dick was so smart and well traveled, and he made me feel like a peer, like I had something worthwhile to say.” Donations can be made in his memory to Fuzz Ball Rescue, his favorite local animal rescue, in care of Burns Mortuary. At his request, there will be no service. Please share memories of Dick with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon. Early Monday morn- about the next great project ing, November 9, 2020, to make reality. He found David D’Avanzo — loving peace in sunrises, wood- husband, father, brother, working, Elvis music, and uncle and friend, fi xer of spending time outdoors. all things bro- In recent years, ken, keeper of even as his health jokes, singer declined, he per- of Elvis, paper sonifi ed grit, turn- napkin artist, ing the third bay and favorite of his garage into neighbor with a beautiful work- all the right shop and refuge, tools — passed complete with away at the age handmade cabin- of 65. Over etry and tools for D’Avanzo the last fi ve all occasions. years, Dave Dave was pre- fought multi- ceded in death by ple health diagnoses with both of his parents, Pearl grace, humor, strength, and (D’Avanzo-Lobb) and determination. Louis D’Avanzo, and his Dave was born on April parents-in-law, Jack and 4, 1955, to Pearl (Greeson) Billie Chapman and Don and Louis D’Avanzo in Loomis. Staten Island, New York. He is survived by his As the family of an Army soulmate and wife, Susan, lt. colonel, the D’Avan- and their two children: zos lived in New York, daughter Keslie and son- New Jersey, Ohio, Okla- in-law James Down, and homa, and even survived son Luke and his fi ancee a short stint in the Domin- Julie and future grand- ican Republic during the daughter Ellison. He also overthrow of the Tru- leaves behind his sisters jillo Regime in the 1960s. Donna Trovalli and Debbie It was the Army life that (Russ) Wald; siblings-in- brought the D’Avanzos to law Bill (Susan) Loomis, Hermiston, Oregon, when Greg (Debi) Loomis, Dave was a senior in high Kevin (Alice) Loomis and school. Jill (Andy) Craw, whom he There, he met Susan, loved as his own; and many his high school sweetheart nieces, nephews and cous- and the love of his life. ins who loved him dearly. Together, they attended Though he will be college and graduated greatly missed by all who with teaching degrees knew him, there is com- from Eastern Oregon Uni- fort in knowing that he is versity. They married in now with Jesus, free from the summer of 1978. He pain, and celebrating his taught physical education retirement from sickness in for McNary Elementary Heaven with those who’ve School until just before gone before him. the birth of their fi rst child Dave was laid to rest at in 1980, when he made a private family service in the move that launched a Hermiston, Oregon. As we nearly 40-year career in the navigate our grief in the rural electric cooperative time of COVID, we plan and energy business. He to celebrate Dave’s life in served members at Uma- a virtual service streamed tilla Electric in Hermiston, on Saturday, November Oregon, Claverack Rural 28. If you’re able to join Electric in Wysox, Penn- us live, wear your favorite sylvania, Midstate Elec- Hawaiian shirt and log on tric in LaPine, Oregon, at 2 p.m. or anytime there- and most recently at Lane after at https://www.you- Electric in Eugene, Ore- tube.com/c/HarvestCom- gon, until his retirement in munityChurchEugene. 2018. In lieu of fl owers, dona- Dave’s priorities always tions can be made to Habi- centered around loving and tat for Humanity, Wounded serving others. He lived Warriors, or a charity of for spending time with his your choice that reminds family, checking in with you of Dave. friends near and far, and Please share memories lending a hand or word of Dave with his family at of encouragement to any- burnsmortuaryhermiston. one in need. He knew no com. stranger. He was a gifted Arrangements by Burns and creative thinker who Mortuary of Hermiston, was always dreaming Oregon. Free haircuts delayed HERMISTON HERALD Cuts of Love, an event originally set for Nov. 22, has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings during the state’s two-week “pause.” The event was put together by Austin Erick- son, known as AJ the Bar- PET OF THE Kiki is a sweet girl who loves to run around outside with her doggy friend. She has a lot of energy and needs lots of exercise daily. She is house broken and knows how to use a doggy door. Kiki will counter surf so no food can be left out. She does go into a crate but only with the door left open. Kiki is good with cats, but can hurt kittens due to her size. She is very loyal and protective of her family and home. She does have food allergies and needs special food. A fence is required. If potential adopter rents, Fuzzball will contact landlord to verify they allow bully breeds. 235 per ton White Bags Fir-Pine Mix 215 $ TN20 Wood Stove 1,299 $ • 18” max logs • 55,000 BTU 1,099 • 10”/12” logs • 30,000 BTU CHURCH DIRECTORY Community Worship Featured this Week: NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Worship Service 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Pastor J.C. Barnett Children’s Church & Nursery Available 700 West Orchard Avenue P.O. Box 933 Hermiston, Oregon 541-567-8441 LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm per ton Mark Sargent, DVM • Brent Barton, DVM Eugenio Mannucci, DVM, cVMA • Jana von Borstel, DVM, cVMA Small and Large Animal Care Mon: 8-6 Tue - Fri: 8-5 Sat: 8-12 Emergency Service 541.567.1138 80489 Hwy 395 N Hermiston www.oregontrailvet.com Sunday School...9:00 am Worship Service...10:30 am 567-3013 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston KIKI Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelters need our help more than ever. Please donate to your local shelter, or offer to foster an animal in need. If interested please go to fuzzballrescue.com and fill out an application. If you are not able to adopt, but would like to foster or donate, visit fuzzballrescue.com or you can mail in donations to Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue, PO Box 580, Hermiston, OR 97838 The Full Gospel Home Church 235 SW 3rd Phone 567-7678 Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. Nina Baker Sunday: Sunday School........10:00 am Worship...................11:00 am Evening Service........7:00 pm Wednesday Service..7:00 pm “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Pet. 5:7 St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us Us Join On Our Journey With Jesus. Join us on ZOOM 9:00 AM Sunday Email: chuckb@eotnet.net for link N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. To advertise in the Seventh-day Adventist Church Church Directory, please contact Audra Workman TN10 Wood Stove $ Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston NOV. 5, 2020 HARRIS — Brionna Baker and Zachary Harris of Irrigon: a boy, Elijah Ray Harris. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton NOV. 5, 2020 NOKES — Summer E. McCoy and Joshua C. Nokes of Hermiston: a boy, Gideon Geoffrey Nokes. “Grow Your Faith Through God” MEET He had a great love of the outdoors and very much enjoyed his work. He had a love of riding horses and hunting, and also was a dedicated fam- ily man. He is sur- vived by his wife of 71 years, Pat; son Curt (Sherry) Rhea; daugh- ter Terry (Rod) Monkus; grandchildren Amy Duyma- Rhea zlar, Brady Monkus, Ron Monkus and Lisa Logan; 11 great-grand- children; and one great- great- grand- daughter. He was pre- ceded in death by his parents, fi ve sisters and one brother. A private family grave- side service and burial were held at Pleasant View Cemetery near Stanfi eld. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to www.burnsmortuaryherm- iston.com. BIRTHS First Christian Church W EEK Blue Mountain 100% Douglas Fir Brown Bag Pellets ber, from Twist of Glam in Hermiston. The plan was to offer free haircuts to home- less residents and others in need. Erickson said the event is now planned for January 3. He said he plans to hold on to the money raised in an online GoFundMe fund- raiser until then. Robert W. “Bob” Rhea of Hermiston was born June 20, 1924, in Stan- fi eld, Oregon, the son of Curtis and Cecile (Rankin) Rhea. He passed away on Saturday November 14, 2020, at the age of 96. Bob grew up and attended school in Stan- fi eld. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army in the Asiatic Pacifi c Theatre during World War II. After his hon- orable discharge, he returned to Eastern Oregon where he has lived since. Bob married Patricia “Pat” Brown on Novem- ber 27, 1948, in Pendleton. Bob farmed and raised cattle on a small farm on But- ter Creek before moving his family to a bigger farm in Stanfi eld, where he farmed until the age of 81. He and his wife then moved to prop- erty they owned in Ukiah. They lived there for fi ve years before moving back to Hermiston. www.hermistonlmbc.com 541-567-7534 $ Robert W. ‘Bob’ Rhea 541-564-4538 or email aworkman@eastoregonian.com Saturdays Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Worship Service......11:00 a.m. English & Spanish Services 567-8241 Hermiston Jr. Academy 1300 NW Academy Lane, • Hermiston
