RECORDS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021
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OBITUARIES
BIRTHS
Norma Jane Zabransky
Stanfi eld
July 10, 1930 — March 12, 2021
Norma Jane Zabransky saved enough money to
returned peacefully to her purchase 125 acres in Stan-
Father in Heaven on March fi eld, Oregon, where Shel-
12, 2021, with family by ley, Scott, Sherri and Shane
her side. She was preceded were born. Jack and Nor-
in death by her
ma’s ambition
husband
Jack;
was to grow their
daughter Susan
farm and family
Zabransky Ena;
while residing in
son Shane; par-
Stanfi eld.
ents
Kenneth
Norma loved
Hitesman
and
a house fi lled
Verda Matheney
with
children,
(LeRoy); broth-
grandchildren,
ers Vern and
and good food.
Verl
(Cindy)
She loved the
Zabransky
Matheney; sister
holidays
and
Joan Townsend
family gather-
(Dwight);
and
ings. She was
grandchildren
Cher- her grandchildren’s great-
ise Zabransky and Jacob est fan and enjoyed attend-
Zabransky.
ing all the kids’ activities.
Norma Jane Hites- There was never a ques-
man was born to Kenneth tion who her grandchildren
David Hitesman and Verda were. In her eyes, they
LaVeen Backus on July 10, could do no wrong and was
1930, in Pleasant Grove, her best medicine.
Utah, and delivered by
She is survived by her
her grandmother Harriet brother, Donald Matheney
Backus, who was the local (Matha); children San-
midwife.
dra Clark (Kip), Stephen
In
1934,
Norma’s (Tana), Shelley Ena, Scott,
mother, Verda, married and Sherri Morris (Scott);
LeRoy Grant Matheney her 27 grandchildren, 82
in Utah. In 1935, they great-grandchildren and 13
moved to Pendleton, Ore- great-great-grandchildren.
gon, where she became
There will be a memo-
a big sister to Don, Vern rial service for family
and Verl. The family later and friends held on Sat-
moved back to Utah in urday, March 20, 2021, in
1938 where Norma’s baby Hermiston, Oregon, at the
sister, Joan, was born. Church of Jesus Christ of
Norma enjoyed growing Latter-day Saints, located
up and playing with many at 850 S.W. 11th St., at
of her Utah cousins. In 11 a.m., with a viewing at
1945, the family moved 10 a.m. Burial to follow at
to Irrigon, Oregon, where the Stanfi eld Cemetery.
they bought a restaurant
In lieu of fl owers,
and service station, where because of Norma’s love
Norma met Jack Zabran- of her grandkids and dogs,
sky while pumping gas.
please donate to the Stan-
Jack and Norma Zabran- fi eld-Echo Little League
sky were married February or The Humane Soci-
16, 1948, in Olex, Oregon. ety of Eastern Oregon Pet
Later that year, they wel- Rescue.
comed their fi rst daugh-
Bell Tower Funeral
ter, Sandra. Jack worked at Home has been entrusted
a wheat ranch and Norma with the arrangements.
cooked for the harvest Please leave condolences
crew while adding to their at Norma’s online memo-
family, Susan and Stephen. rial at www.belltowerfu-
In 1954, Jack and Norma neralhome.com.
William Forest ‘Bill’ Keyser
Umatilla
September 22, 1939 — March 10, 2021
William Forest “Bill” could do to make things
Keyser of Umatilla was better. He loved going deer
born September 22, 1939, and elk hunting with his
in Paris, Ohio, the son son and grandson, where
of William and Marjorie his desire to make the
(Wartman) Key-
world a better
ser. He passed
place continued
away in Mil-
in the forest. He
ton-Freewa-
was a member
ter,
Oregon,
of the American
on Wednesday,
Legion Post #37.
March 10, 2021,
Bill married
at the age of 81.
Barbara Aiken
Bill lived in
in 1958 in Lou-
Louisville, Ohio,
isville, Ohio, and
throughout his
from this union
Keyser
childhood where
four
children
he
attended
were born. The
school. While in
couple divorced
high school, he
several
years
excelled at foot-
later. He later
ball and was
married Sandra
named the Bandit
Moore in Uma-
for his ability to steal the tilla, Oregon, on March 6,
ball. He graduated from 1993.
Louisville High School in
He is survived by his
the Class of 1958. He then wife of 28 years, San-
enlisted in the U.S. Marine dra; children Robin Deem,
Corps Reserves, where he William V. “Butch” Key-
served for several years.
ser, Anna Keyser Guy and
After high school, Bill Matthew J. Keyser; step-
worked for a steel mill in sons Robert and Greg
Ohio until the early 1970s. Gaines; sister Mona Lou
In 1972, he moved to Ore- Garrott; 12 grandchildren
gon and began working for and two great-grandchil-
Fairbanks Scale.
dren; and many extended
In the late 1970s his job family members.
brought him to Eastern
He was preceded in
Oregon, when he settled death by his parents, and
in the community of Uma- brothers Ted, Fred and
tilla. He worked for Fair- Tim.
banks Scale for 33 years
A graveside service
and was a senior scale with military honors will
technician when he retired be held at 2 p.m. Friday,
in 2005.
March 26, 2021, at the
Bill lived on the 17th Sunset Hills Cemetery in
hole of Big River Golf Umatilla, Oregon.
Course in Umatilla, where
Burns Mortuary of
he frequently golfed and Hermiston is in care of
was known to extend his arrangements. To leave an
yard work onto the golf online condolence for the
course. He would prune family, please go to www.
trees and bushes, trap burnsmortuaryhermiston.
rodents or anything he com.
Elsewhere
For the police log, see Page 6A.
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Richard C. ‘Dick’ Frazier
Hood River
erdale plant in Hood River
September 28, 1931 — where he spent most of his
March 3, 2021
career. He retired in 1992.
On March 3, 2021,
Square dancing, hunt-
Richard C. “Dick” Frazier, ing, fi shing and camp-
loving husband and father, ing were all activities that
passed away at the age of Dick and Joyce loved.
89.
Whether it was
Dick was born
on the Imnaha
on September 28,
River in East-
1931, in Portland,
ern
Oregon,
Oregon, to Wilbur
Lake Billy Chi-
and Bernice (Proc-
nook in Cen-
tor) Frazier. On
tral Oregon, or
July 12, 1951, he
on the Oregon
married Joyce M.
coast they often
Lyon in Umatilla,
had their trailer
Frazier
Oregon. They ini-
hooked up and
tially lived in Cal-
were on their
ifornia where Dick
way
some-
was stationed in
where. After
the Navy. After
retirement they
completing
his
extended their
tour in the Navy,
travels to Ari-
they moved back
zona during the
to Oregon where
winter months
they began raising
and continued
their two daugh-
those
activi-
ters, Linda and
ties until Joyce
Brenda, and son
passed away in
Steve.
2012.
Dick’s pas-
Dick was a
sion was horses.
storyteller,
a
During WWII,
tease, and deeply
while his dad
loved by his
was away in the Navy, family and friends. Most
Dick lied about his age so of those who knew Dick
he could race horses pro- enjoyed his humor, his
fessionally. That was fol- compassion, and his caring
lowed up by riding rough attitude for those around
stock at rodeos through- him. During his last sev-
out the Northwest and eral years after moving
working on ranches where into Hawks Ridge Assisted
horses were a necessity. Living, he most enjoyed
He shared his passion with delivering
Meals-On-
his kids and horses were Wheels to area folks that
always a part of his life. couldn’t get out.
Even in his last days he
Dick is survived by
enjoyed spending time in his fi ve children: Ron and
his daughter’s barn with Linda Harder, Brenda
her horses.
Howe, Steve and Chris
His early ranch days Frazier; fi ve grandchil-
gave away to a job with dren: Ronda, Ryan, Brian,
Pacifi c Power and Light as Brandon and Mychal; and
a power plant operator, ini- 10 great-grandchildren.
tially starting at a plant at
Visit www.Anderson-
the head of Wallowa Lake, sTributeCenter.com
to
then on to Tygh Valley and leave a note of condolence
fi nally landing at the Pow- for the family.
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
MARCH 2, 2021
GARCIA — Karina Andrade Sanchez and Martin
Garcia-Quezada of Hermiston: a girl, Gianna Garcia.
MARCH 5, 2021
ALONZO FRANCISCO — Ursula Francisco Nico-
las and Sebastian Alonzo Tomas of Hermiston: a boy,
David Alonzo Francisco.
MARKS — Sarah Lytle and Derek Marks of Hermis-
ton: a girl, Taileigh Lynn Sunset Marks.
MARCH 7, 2021
AGUILAR SUAR — Maria Suar Pablo and Sebastian
Aguilar Xirum of Hermiston: a girl, Kimberli Mileyda
Aguilar Suar.
PERKINS — Lisa Ginther and Christian Perkins of
Irrigon: a boy, Kirklan Matthew James Perkins.
SMITH — Kaylee R. Smith of Hermiston: a girl,
Hazel Renee Smith.
MARCH 9, 2021
TRUJILLO-DUARTE — Marissa M. Trujillo and
Marcus Duarte Garcia of Umatilla: a girl, Ivy Rose
Trujillo-Duarte.
St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton
MARCH 4, 2021
CARVAJAL — Marie S. Agripino-Carvajal and Jose
A. Carvajal of Boardman: a boy, Santiago Jose-Jurencio
Carvajal.
DEATH NOTICES
Lisa A. Guyon Credille
Hermiston
Nov. 8, 1962 — Feb. 24, 2021
Lisa A. Guyon Credille, 58, of Hermiston, died
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Richland, Washington. She
was born Nov. 8, 1962, in Escondido, California. Ser-
vices are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
Garey L. Muth
Benton City, Washington
Oct. 16, 1945 — March 11, 2021
Garey L. Muth, 75, of Benton City, Washington, died
Thursday, March 11, 2021, at his home. He was born Oct.
16, 1945, in Scottsbluff , Nebraska. A private family gath-
ering will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in
care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Francis ‘Lee’ Lisle
Hermiston
March 5, 1945 — March 9, 2021
Francis “Lee” Lisle, 76, of Hermiston, died Tuesday,
March 9, 2021, in Richland, Washington. He was born
March 5, 1945, in Fairbury, Nebraska. At his request, no
service will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in
care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Diana E. Strand
COURTS
Umatilla
Oct. 20, 1928 — March 10, 2021
SENTENCES
PENDLETON — The
following sentences have
been imposed in Umatilla
County courts:
FELONY
•Steven Dario Quiriconi, 63,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to Unlawful Use of Weapon:
sentenced to 45 months
Oregon Dept. of Corrections
(DOC), 15 months post-pris-
on supervision, $500 fi ne and
restitution to be determined;
pleaded Aguilty to DUII
(misdemeanor): sentenced
to 60 days jail, $2,000 fi ne
and 1 year driver’s license
suspension; pleaded guilty
to four counts of Recklessly
Endangering Another Person
(misdemeanors): sentences
to discharge; pleaded guilt
to a second count of DUII
(misdemeanor): sentenced
to 90 days jail, $2,000 fi ne
and 3 years driver’s license
suspension.
•Curtis Wendell Bevan, 45,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to Theft I: sentenced to 13
months Oregon DOC, 1 year
post-prison supervision and
$200 fi ne.
•Cliff ord Eugene Bradley, 55,
Boardman, pleaded guilty
to Fleeing/Attempt to Elude
Police: sentenced to 13
months Oregon DOC, 2 years
post-prison supervision and
$200 fi ne; pleaded guilty to
Driving While Suspended/
Revoked (misdemean-
or): sentenced to $2,000
fi e; pleaded guilty to six
additional counts of Driving
While Suspended/Revoked
(misdemeanors): sentences
to discharge.
•John Kameron Connell, 27,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to two counts of Manufac-
ture/Delivery of Controlled
Substance-Schedule II: sen-
tenced to 2 years probation,
120 sanction units, 60 maxi-
mum jail units, $500 fi ne and
$1,500 fi ne-suspended for
each count, and 160 hours
community service.
•Cindy Lee Fisher, 34, Hermis-
ton, pleaded guilty to Failure
to Appear I: sentenced to 2
years probation, 120 sanc-
tion units, 60 maximum jail
units and $200 fi ne.
•Dillan Drake Massey, 31,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to Possession of Metham-
phetamine: sentence to
discharge; pleaded guilty to
Theft III (misdemeanor): sen-
tenced to 5 years probation
and $800 compensatory fi ne;
pleaded guilty to a second
count of Theft III, Felon in
Possession of Restricted
Weapon, Carrying Concealed
Weapon and Interfering
With Peace/Parole/Probation
Offi cer (misdemeanors):
sentences to discharge.
SUITS FILED
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing suits have been fi led
in Umatilla County courts
(interest, court costs and
fees not listed):
•DNF Associates LLC vs.
Patricia E. Lopez Parada of
Hermiston: seeks $1,100.
•DNF Associates LLC vs. Travis
A. Mix of Umatilla: seeks
$1,292.60.
•Midland Credit Manage-
ment Inc. vs. Isaac Murguia
(Romero) of Umatilla: seeks
$5,770.72.
•Velocity Investments LLC
vs. Michelle Alvarado of
See Courts, Page A6
Diana E. Strand, 92, of Umatilla, died Wednesday,
March 10, 2021, at her home. She was born Oct. 20,
1928, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Services will be held in Ari-
zona at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in
care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Drucilla R. Califf
Hermiston
June 11, 1940 — March 10, 2021
Drucilla R. Califf , 80, of Hermiston, died Wednes-
day, March 10, 2021, at her home. She was born June 11,
1940, in Oregon City. A private family gathering will be
held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange-
ments. Share memories with the family at www.burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
James Richard ‘Jim’ Schmidt
Irrigon
Nov. 5, 1944 — March 3, 2021
James Richard “Jim” Schmidt, 76, of Irrigon, died
Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Irrigon. He was born Nov.
5, 1944, in Alberta, Canada. At his request, no service
will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of
arrangements. Share memories at www.burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
Perry Scott
Hermiston
March 17, 1948 — March 7, 2021
Perry Scott, 72, of Hermiston, died Sunday, March 7,
2021, in Kennewick, Washington. He was born March
17, 1948. A gathering will be held Saturday, March 13,
at 6 p.m. at the Hermiston Les Schwab parking lot. Share
memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermston.com.
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