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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 OBITUARIES Deanna Marie (Foust) Jones Lela P. Collier Willard A. Olson Jr. Hermiston Hermiston Hermiston November 13, 2020 October 16, 1935 — October 25, 2020 November 21, 2020 Lela P. Collier of Herm- ship. She sang in the Herm- iston, Oregon, was born iston Community Choir and in Minnesota in 1925. She also enjoyed socializing passed away peacefully at her with her friends in a birth- home on November 13, 2020 day club and the Red Hat (age 95). Society. Lela was Lela graduated an active member from high school of the Hermiston in Minnesota. She First United Meth- earned a pilot’s odist Church. license and was in For many years the Civil Air Patrol she provided ser- during WWII. She vice as a volunteer lived at several in several orga- Collier locations across nizations includ- the United States ing: transporta- before moving to tion for church the Hermiston area with her members who couldn’t drive; husband and children in the the Hermiston Library; the 1970s. SMART reader program to Lela was a homemaker help school children; the devoted to her fi ve children. Good Samaritan Center; Red She was a Girl Scout leader, Cross blood drive; and the assisted with Cub Scouts and RSVP program of Eastern was a Sunday School teacher. Oregon. Lela had natural talent for the She loved animals and piano and could play tunes was fond of the pet dogs and “by ear.” She was also a tal- cats she had over the years. ented artist and, as her young- She also helped stray cats. est children became colle- Lela was courageous, adven- gians, she resumed painting, turous, intelligent, caring and with her favorite subjects kind to everyone, and a lov- being landscapes and fl ow- ing mother. ers. She also did other crafts Lela was preceded in and belonged to a quilters death by her parents, her sis- group. ter Elvina, and her husband Lela enjoyed fl ower of 53 years, Joe. She is sur- arranging, and as a volunteer vived by her fi ve children, provided fl oral decorations Linda, Becky, Judith, Rhonda for her church and the pub- and Joe, and four grandchil- lic library for several years. dren, Nathan, Kieron, Tynan She was a member of the and Shannon. Bloomer Girl Garden Club, If you wish to make a serving a term as president. contribution in memory of She was fl ower show chair- Lela Collier, please donate man once in 1993 and was to Vange John Memorial on the organizing committee Hospice Education Fund or for other fl ower shows. Lela the Hermiston First United enjoyed the Umatilla County Methodist Church c/o Burns Fair and, after several years Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. of winning prizes for her art- Box 289, Hermiston, OR work and fl owers, started 97838. serving as superintendent for A celebration of life ser- fl oriculture and art competi- vice at Hermiston First tions. She was president of United Methodist Church is an art club and judged stu- postponed until 2021 due to dent art competitions. Lela the COVID pandemic. was an active member (over Please share memories of 50 years) and an offi cer of Lela with her family at burns- the Order of Eastern Star mortuaryhermiston.com. service organization and was Arrangements by Burns Mor- granted lifetime member- tuary of Hermiston, Oregon. Dee was the only child iston, then after that back born to Lloyd and Virginia to Newberg to be closer to (Walton) Foust on Octo- their parents. During these ber 16, 1935, in Bassett, years, Dee enjoyed travel- Nebraska. ing with Bryce on the truck At a very with their dog young age she Sara, taking pic- and her par- tures, trips to the ents moved to coast and danc- Newberg, Ore- ing on Satur- gon, where she day nights, until lived and worked Bryce’s passing until she gradu- in June of 2010. ated from New- In 2017 Dee berg High. While moved back to picking wal- Hermiston to be Jones nuts, fi lberts and closer to all of strawberries to her grandkids. earn money for She enjoyed school, Dee met the love of the trips with her girls to her life, Bryce Jones. Hawaii, Missouri and the On March 13, 1954, they Grand Canyon. She espe- were married at the New- cially enjoyed Sunday berg Methodist Church. morning breakfasts out Their fi rst home would be with the family. on the nearby Chehalem Dee peacefully passed Mountain. There would be away October 25, 2020, many other towns and cit- shortly after celebrating ies around Oregon to fol- her 85th birthday with her low. In Klamath Falls, a daughters. son Russell was born, then She is survived by her 15 months later a daughter, Chihuahua companion Wendy. A second daughter, Meaka; daughters Wendy Tracy, would be born in (Ed), Tracy (Darrell) and Tillamook while the family Jayne (Mark); fi ve grand- was in Garibaldi. A third kids, 10 great-grandkids daughter, Jayne, would be and fi ve great-great-grand- born while the family was kids; brothers-in-law John living in Hermiston in the Jones (Marjorie), Darrell early 1960s. Jones (JoAnne) and Larry As if raising four Jones; and many nieces kids was not challenge and nephews. She was pre- enough, the family moved ceded in death by her par- to Condon in 1964, where ents, Lloyd and Virginia Dee opened a dog board- Foust; her husband of 56 ing service. She found years, Bryce; his parents, great joy in watching after Wayne and Edith (Kend- other people’s pets. It was all) Jones; and sister-in- at this time she also bred law Betty (Taylor) Jones; AKC Chihuahuas and and son Russ L. Jones. took a turn at raising Aus- Service to follow in tralian shepherds. Chi- Newberg, Oregon, in the huahuas would continue spring of 2021. E-mail to hold a very dear spot in messages can be left with her heart! Wendy at 1978together@ A move back to Herm- gmail.com. Willard A. Olson Jr. of enjoyed camping, collect- Hermiston, Oregon, was ing stamps and traveling born on in St. Paul, Minne- with Ruth. He is survived by sota, to parents Willard Sr. and Mildred Hougham. He two sons, Mike (Garnet) Olson of Pend- died on Nov. 21, leton and David 2020, in Herm- C. (Denise) iston, Oregon, Olson of Stan- at the age of 94 fi eld; daugh- years. ter, Shirley Ann Wi l l a r d Luthe of Hermis- enlisted in the ton; four grand- United States children and 11 Navy in 1943 great-grandchil- and served Olson dren; brothers, during WWII Rod Olson of on a mine Kingman, Ari- sweeper in the zona, and Steven South Pacifi c. Olson of Tigard, He married Ruth Oregon; and Vogt in 1946 numerous nieces when he returned home after his honorable and nephews. Willard was pre- discharge. Willard studied to ceded by his wife of 71 become an electrician and years, Ruth Olson, and his the joined the IBEW. The parents. A family gathering will couple moved to Port- land, where they made be held. Those who wish may their home and raised their family. Willard worked on make contributions in Wil- many different construc- lard’s memory to Meals tion projects throughout on Wheels or Parkinson’s the Northwest during his Research. Please share memories 50 years with IBEW. They moved to Hermiston 15 of Willard with his family years ago to be closer to at burnsmortuaryhermis- ton.com. Arrangements by their family. Willard was an avid Burns Mortuary of Herm- hunter and fi sherman who iston, Oregon. Wilmer W. Spurlock Echo February 23, 1928 — November 23, 2020 Wilmer W. Spurlock of He is survived by sons Echo was born February 23, Jack (Ronnie) Spurlock, 1928, in Paducah, Texas, the Bob (Karen) Spurlock, Jim son of Joseph and Martha Spurlock and Mike (Jessica) (Fletcher) Spur- Spurlock; daugh- lock. He passed ter Teresa (Dave) away in Echo on Gunn; many November 23, grandchildren and 2020, at the age great-grandchil- of 92. dren; and many Wilmer lived extended family in Paducah and members. Childers, Texas, A private fam- as a child, where ily gathering was Spurlock he attended his held. schooling. He Family suggest married Clara memorial contri- Jane Crabtree in Texas on butions be sent to Parkin- July 8, 1946. son’s Research. In the early 1950s, the Arrangements by Burns couple moved to Oregon. Mortuary of Hermiston, They lived in many Oregon Oregon. communities, such as Reed- sport, Burns and Lebanon, to name a few. They moved to Echo, Oregon, in the late 1990s where he has resided since. Wilmer worked as a stock buyer for lumber mills throughout his career. Wilmer enjoyed wood- working, camping, hunting, fi shing and being in the out- doors. He enjoyed tinkering with projects, was a good mechanic and loved spend- ing time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara; his par- ents; and three sisters and two brothers. COURTS SENTENCES PENDLETON — The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Ricardo Lara Gutierrez, 25, Umatilla (TRCI), pleaded guilty to Fleeing/Attempt to Elude Police Offi cer: sentence to discharge. •Tyler Joseph Morris, 22, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear I: sentenced to $200 fine (discharged); pleaded guilty to Harassment (misdemean- or): sentenced to 90 days jail-suspended, 18 months probation, 80 hours com- munity service, $100 fine and $900 fine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. MISDEMEANOR •Thomas Deangelo Warn- sley, 24, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to Assault IV: sen- tenced to 180 days jail and NEW 4x4 BRANSON 2515R 2200 Loader Lift Capacity Tractor with Loader - $ 19,500 OR Tractor Loader Backhoe w/ Thumb - $ 23,950 www.BonneysAg.com $100 fine; pleaded guilty to two counts of Unlawful Entry Into Motor Vehicle: sentenced to 180 days jail and $100 fine for each count. SUITS FILED PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been fi led in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Midland Credit Manage- ment Inc. vs. Ernesto E. Gutierrez of Umatilla: seeks $2,820.31. •Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Iris G. Hallgarth of Hermiston: seeks $8,552.25. •Capital One Bank vs. Lucas S. Dunn of Umatilla: seeks $2,839.52. •OneMain Financial Group LLC vs. Noe Arellano of Uma- tilla: seeks $7,883.83. •Credits Inc. vs. Christina Hiram Bobby Joe Webb Umatilla October 2, 1936 — November 6, 2020 Hiram Bobby Joe Webb He was an avid ham of Umatilla, Oregon, was radio operator in California born on October 2, 1936, and Oregon, where he was in Red Level, Alabama, to part of the emergency alert parents Frank and Velma program. Hiram enjoyed Lord Webb. He died on ham radio, traveling and genealogy work. November 6, He is survived 2020, in Port- by his sister, Flo- land, Oregon, rene Thurston, at the age of 84 Selma, Califor- years. nia; brother Earl H i r a m Webb, Uma- was raised in tilla, Oregon; and Aurora, Utah. numerous nieces He gradu- and nephews. ated from Hiram was pre- high school in ceded in death by Salina, Utah, Webb his parents; a son, in 1954. Hiram Joseph Ed Webb, joined the who was born on United States January 27, 1959, Air Force and and drowned on served until August 12, 1970, his honorable in Klamath Falls, Oregon, discharge. He worked for a time while at a Boy Scout out- selling auto parts in Pend- ing; wife Carolyn in 2001; leton, Oregon, before a sister, Marie Gibbs; and attending college in Cali- two brothers, Frank and fornia, where he earned his Robert Webb. A private burial will be degree in computer pro- gramming. He lived and in Alabama. Please share memories worked in the Bakersfi eld, California, area as a com- of Hiram with his family puter programmer before at burnsmortuaryhermis- moving to Umatilla, Ore- ton.com. Arrangements by gon, in 2005 where he has Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon. lived since. More records, Page 6A See Courts, Page A6 Our caring and experienced professionals are here to support you through this difficult time. BURNS MORTUARY of Hermiston & Hermiston Crematory 685 W. 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