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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 OBITUARIES POLICE LOG Ella Mae Watson Michael Lawrence ‘Toby’ Tobin TUESDAY, NOV. 17 Boardman Hermiston December 15, 1949 — November 16, 2020 December 3, 1926 — November 15, 2020 Michael Lawrence Brothers/100 Circle Farms “Toby” Tobin of Board- and Threemile Canyon/ man was born December RDO Farms. 15, 1949, in Eagle Bend, Mike enjoyed wood- Minnesota, the son of Law- ZRUNLQJ ¿VKLQJ VWXG\LQJ rence and Victo- history and going ria (Ritter) Tobin. to museums. He passed away Mike mar- ried Kocus Kil- in Boardman on lough on April 10, Monday, Novem- ber 16, 2020, at 1988, in Pasco, the age of 70. Washington. Mike lived He is sur- vived by his in Minnesota wife of 32 years, throughout his Kocus; three chil- childhood, where dren, Gina Duff, Tobin he attended and Jeryme Tobin and completed his schooling. He moved to Pat- Levi Tobin; grandchildren erson, Washington, in the Cheyanne, Cora and David; late 1970s where he worked brother Thomas; sisters and resided until the early Frances Curtis, Angela Kitz- 2000s. He has lived near man and Theresa Green; and Boardman for the past 15 extended family members. No formal services are years. Mike worked as an irri- planned. gation manager throughout Burns Mortuary of Herm- his career in Eastern Wash- iston is in care of arrange- ington and Eastern Ore- ments. To leave an online gon. Some of the farms he condolence for the family, worked for are Sandpiper please go to www.burnsmor- Farms, Carr Farms, Watts tuaryhermiston.com. Ella Mae Watson of ing the piano, organ, vio- Hermiston, Oregon, was OLQ JDUGHQLQJ ÀRZHUV DQG born on December 3, 1926, traveling. Ella Mae loved to in Irrigon, Oregon, the play the piano to bring joy to daughter of Hugh W. Grim others. She is survived and “Janey” Mary by her children: Jane Grim. She Patricia Brandl of died peacefully Haughton, Loui- surrounded by her siana, Gary (Gin- family on Novem- ger) Watson of ber 15, 2020, in Warrenton, Ore- Hermiston, Ore- gon, Steve (Jane) gon, at the age of Watson of Herm- 93 years. iston, Oregon, She attended and Mark (Tami) 12 years of Watson Watson of Uma- school in Irrigon tilla, Oregon; where she gradu- ated from high school. Ella brother Hugh Grim Jr. of Mae married Earl “Scotty” Spokane, Washington; 17 Watson in 1947. During grandchildren; and numer- great-grandchildren, the early years of her mar- ous riage she taught many chil- nieces and nephews. dren of the Hermiston area Ella Mae was preceded in to play the piano. She also death by her husband of 54 played the organ and piano years, Scotty Watson; sis- for church services, funerals ters Margaret Lillard and Rowena Love; and broth- and weddings. After all of her children ers Adren, Calvin and Bill were in school she returned Allen. A private family burial to college at Eastern Oregon College in La Grande, Ore- will be held at the Hermis- gon, where she earned her ton Cemetery, Hermiston, BS in elementary education. Oregon. She taught for 18 years in Please share memories the Hermiston and Umatilla of Ella Mae with her fam- ily at burnsmortuaryhermis- public schools. Ella Mae was a longtime ton.com. Burns Mortuary of Herm- active member of Faith Pres- byterian Church, Hermiston, iston, Oregon, is in care of Oregon. She enjoyed play- arrangements. SUBMIT AN OBITUARY Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death. DEATH NOTICES COURTS Lela P. Collier Hermiston Oct. 25, 1925 — Nov. 13, 2020 Lela P. Collier, 95, of Hermiston, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at her home. She was born Oct. 25, 1925, in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. Services will be announced at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange- ments. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor- tuaryhermiston.com. Leonard Wayne ‘Len’ Jeppeson Hermiston Sept. 12, 1951 — Nov. 19, 2020 Leonard Wayne “Len” Jeppeson, 69, of Hermiston, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at his home. He was born Sept. 12, 1951, in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memo- ries with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Willard A. Olson Hermiston Feb. 28, 1926 — Nov. 21, 2020 Willard A. Olson, 94, of Hermiston, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Twin Cities, Minnesota. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Frances A. Peck Hermiston Dec. 21, 1941 — Nov. 20, 2020 Former Heppner resident Frances A Peck, 78, of Hermis- ton, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born Dec. 21, 1941. Arrangements are pending at Sweeney Mor- tuary of Heppner. James ‘Shawn’ Owns Medicine Hermiston April 10, 1964 — Nov. 19, 2020 James “Shawn” Owns Medicine, 56, of Hermiston, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at his home. He was born April 10, 1964, in Stevensville, Montana. Services will be held at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. More records Pages A6, and online at HermistonHerald. com HOME MAINTENANCE CENTER 541-567-7534 SENTENCES PENDLETON — The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Kristy Ann Barnhill, 23, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to Burglary II: sentenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanc- tion units, 30 maximum jail units, 50 hours community service, $200 fine and restitu- tion to be determined. SUITS FILED PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Credit Corp Solutions Inc. vs. Leah Arnold (Carver) of Hermiston: seeks $9,322.98. •Midland Credit Man- agement Inc. vs. Brandie Casteel of Hermiston: seeks $1,472.07. •American Express National Bank vs. Michael Peiris: seeks $5,021.01. •Credits Inc. vs. Logan R. Markwick of Hermiston: seeks $2,013.49. •Credits Inc. vs. Carlos Garcia Cabrera of Hermiston: seeks $1,111.15. •Credits Inc. vs. Todd Anthony Gallegos of Hermiston: seeks $8,281.64. •Credits Inc. vs. Vanessa Thomas of Hermiston: seeks $1,764.78. •Credits Inc. vs. Christopher J. Wallace of Hermiston: seeks $7,13.43. •Credits Inc. vs. Tamey and Martin Harrison of Irrigon: seeks $677.96. •Synchrony Bank vs. Sara Vyhnal of Hermiston: seeks $2,773.03. •OneMain Financial Group LLC vs. Miguel Velasco Mon- cada: seeks $12,064.55. •Credits Inc. vs. Christina Huth (Rhoades) and John Rhoades of Umatilla: seeks $794.75. JUDGMENTS PENDLETON — The follow- ing judgments have been rendered in Umatilla Coun- ty courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Portfolio Recovery Asso- ciates LLC vs. Kayla Kerr: judgment for $2,500. •Credits Inc. vs. Connie Reece of Echo: judgment for $474.59. •Midland Credit Manage- ment Inc. vs. Tia D. Warren of Hermiston: judgment for $1,302.93. •Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Sean R. and Dorothy L. Powell of Stanfield: judg- ment for $2,732.41. •Credits Inc. vs. Tommy Wil- son Harrel Jr. of Hermiston: judgment for $1,902.90. •Credits Inc. vs. David Brood of Hermiston: judgment for $10,000. •Credits Inc. vs. Barbara Anne Reynolds of Hermiston: judg- ment for $4,371.56. •Credits Inc. vs. Juanita Ayala of Hermiston: judgment for $747.08. •Credits Inc. vs. Maria K. Winebarger of Hermiston: See Courts, Page A6 5:26 a.m. — A noninjury motor vehicle accident was reported on North First Street. 7:18 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on Northwest 11th Street; a woman reported her boyfriend was threatening to kill her. 8:25 a.m. — Child abuse or neglect was reported on East Elm Avenue. 2:06 p.m. — A woman visited the police station to report that someone keeps entering her apartment on West Hermiston Avenue and urinating in it, and also that police are harassing her. 4:50 p.m. — A burglary was reported on West Duane Avenue, involving someone kicking in a door and ransacking a house. 4:51 p.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was reported on East Main Street. 7:10 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East Jennie Avenue. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 1:44 a.m. — A stolen vehicle was reported on Southwest Martin Court. 3:20 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East Jennie Avenue. 4:50 p.m. — A three-vehicle motor vehicle accident with pos- sible injuries was reported on West Highland Avenue. 6:29 p.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was reported on Meadow View Drive. 8:57 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South Highway 395. THURSDAY, NOV. 19 9:20 a.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on North First Street. 9:48 a.m. — A woman reported someone stole $3,300 from her bank account. 1:23 p.m. — A man reported that a caller claiming to be from Apple asked him to pay them in gift cards and he bought four $500 gift cards and sent one over the phone but now wants to make a report for fraud. 4:52 p.m. — A death investigation was requested on West Lathrop Avenue. 11:43 p.m. — A burglary was reported on Northeast 12th Street. FRIDAY, NOV. 20 2:41 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South Highway 395. 9:33 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Linda Ave- nue. 12:42 p.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was reported on East Hurlburt Avenue. 2:38 p.m. — An assault was reported on East Gladys Avenue. 3:51 p.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on South- east Ninth Street. 8:49 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East Browning Avenue. SATURDAY, NOV. 21 8:36 a.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on North First Street. 11:34 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on West Orchard Avenue. 1:10 p.m. — A disturbance involving a man yelling at custom- ers at a business on North First Street was reported, and an arrest was made. 3:46 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East Hurlburt Avenue. 10:21 p.m. — A disturbance involving verbal fighting between roommates was reported on West Highland Avenue. SUNDAY, NOV. 22 12:15 a.m. — A pedestrian was reportedly hit by a vehicle on North First Street. 10:12 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on West Hermiston Avenue. 4:23 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on East Highland Avenue. 10:22 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South- west 11th Street. ! S R A E Y 24 JUAN PACHECO-ZAVALA In appreciation and recognition of many years of service and dedication. August 20, 1996 - November 23, 2020 Blue Mountain 100% Douglas Fir Brown Bag Pellets 235 $ per ton White Bags Fir-Pine Mix $ 215 per ton TN20 Wood Stove 1,299 $ • 18” max logs • 55,000 BTU TN10 Wood Stove 1,099 $ • 10”/12” logs • 30,000 BTU Congratulations on your Retirement !