RECORDS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021
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OBITUARIES
Kathleen (Dunham) Knudeson
Muriel Joy Porter
Edwin Louis Brown
Portland
Hermiston
Warrenton
May 24, 1925 — May 18, 2021
April 10, 1950 — May 16, 2021
January 25, 1928 — May 15, 2021
Kathleen
Knudeson with Agape House was rec-
(Dunnam) was born May ognized by the President’s
24, 1925, in Spiro, Okla- Points of Light Founda-
homa, to Jeff and Net- tion, the Oregon Human
tie Jo (Greenwood) Dun- Development Corporation,
nam. She passed
and the Herm-
away at Parkview
iston Chamber
Assisted Living in
of Commerce.
Portland, Oregon,
K a t h -
on May 18, 2021,
leen was a
at the age of 95.
friend to many
Her children were
and beloved
with her during
by her chil-
her last hours.
dren, grand-
Kathleen had
children and
two passions —
great-grand-
Knudeson
her children and
children. She
her faith. Wid-
was a talented
owed at 28, Kath-
cook, crafts-
leen raised her two children woman, watercolor artist
in a stable and happy home. and pianist.
She managed through pre-
Preceded in death
carious fi nancial and emo- by her husband Lloyd
tional times after the death Knudeson, she is survived
of her husband in an acci- by children Ann Terry
dent in 1953. She managed (Steve Bauer) of Hans-
with gentleness and humor ville, Washington, and
bolstered by her faith. Kim Knudeson (Rebecca)
She worked in hospitals, of Tigard, Oregon; grand-
schools, local government children Jennifer Coney
and law offi ces in Seattle (Jon) of Portland, Ore-
and Pomeroy, Washington, gon, Matthew Stineff
and Hermiston and Salem, (Andrea)
of
Homer,
Oregon.
Alaska, and Petra Harms
Baptized when she was (Chris) of Imperial Beach,
9 years old in Spiro, Okla- California; and seven
homa, her most satisfy- great-grandchildren.
ing achievements were
Kathleen will be buried
made in service to her next to her husband at the
church. She was the mis- Hermiston Cemetery.
sions director for the First
The family suggests
Baptist Church of Herm- memorial donations to
iston. She served on mis- Agape House.
sions to Bacone College in
Burns Mortuary of
Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Hermiston is in care of
to inner-city Pasadena. In arrangements. To leave an
1986 she founded Agape online condolence for the
House, a community food family, please go to www.
bank, which continues to burnsmortuaryhermiston.
thrive today. Her work com.
Jackie S. Hughs
Hermiston
August 22, 1958 — May 14, 2021
Jackie S. Hughs, 62, of Little Free Library stations
Hermiston, Oregon, passed located around town, the
away on May 14, 2021, in Stanfi eld Moose Lodge,
La Grande, Oregon. She Echo Toy Run, the Herm-
was born on August 22, iston Warming Station
1958, in Umatilla,
and donating
Oregon, to par-
art
supplies
ents Richard and
to
McNary
Sharlene (Smith)
Heights Ele-
Hughs.
mentary. She
Jackie
was
believed
in
raised in Hermis-
helping oth-
ton and graduated
ers, and with
from Hermiston
her
passing
High School in
she donated
the Class of 1976.
the gift of life
Hughs
She then attended
through tissue
Blue Mountain
donation.
Community Col-
She is sur-
lege. Jackie then worked vived by her daughter
at the McNary Dam for a Kimberly (Hughs) Leg-
short time before going gett and her husband
to work at Lamb Weston, Nathan, La Grande, Ore-
retiring after 42 years in gon; sister Alice Hughs,
2019. When asked how Hermiston,
Oregon;
long she worked at Lamb granddaughter
Lucille;
Weston, she would say, niece Melissa Hughs; and
“I started working when I several extended family
was fi ve.”
members.
Jackie enjoyed walking
Jackie was preceded
at Riverfront Park as well in death by her parents; a
as fi nding a shady place to sister, Wanda Hughs; and
sit and read a book. She several great-aunts and
crocheted for many years, -uncles.
donating many items to
A graveside service
the Veterans Hospital, the following state guidelines
Next Step Pregnancy Cen- will be held on Saturday,
ter in La Grande and mak- June 12, 2021, at 10 a.m.
ing baby clothes for new- at the Hermiston Ceme-
borns at the hospital. Jackie tery, Hermiston, Oregon.
loved to go shopping and
Those who wish may
most recently video chats make contributions to
with her daughter and her Burns Mortuary of Herm-
greatest joy, her grand- iston, P.O. Box 289, Herm-
daughter Lucy.
iston, OR 97838.
She was active in many
Please share memories
area churches, the Colum- of Jackie with her family
bia and Stanfi eld granges, at burnsmortuaryhermis-
the Yarn Club, Hermis- ton.com. Burns Mortuary
ton Public Library, donat- of Hermiston, Oregon, is
ing over 1,000 books to the in care of arrangements.
Edwin Louis Brown
was born April 10, 1950,
in Eugene, Oregon, to John
and Olive (Clark) Brown.
He grew up in Sweet Home,
Oregon, and grad-
uated from Sweet
Home High School,
Class of 1968. It
was there that he
met his fi rst wife,
Bonnie Lee Ramey.
They were married
December 27, 1969.
After high school,
Ed served in the U.S.
Navy as an elec-
tronics
technician
aboard the USS Han-
cock for six years.
During this time his
daughter Jamie and
son Brandon were
born. In 1976, after
Ed was out of the Navy, he
and his family moved to
Eastern Oregon where they
resided in Hermiston and
raised their children. Ed
was awarded the National
Defense Service Medal; par-
ticipated in Vietnam Evacu-
ation April-May 1975; and
received First Good Con-
duct, awarded for the period
ending September 26, 1973,
during his time in the Navy.
After his move, he and
his father operated Brown
& Brown Well Drilling
together for several years
throughout Eastern Ore-
gon. In 1988, Ed began
Water Well Developing &
Surveys, which he oper-
ated until 2016 when his
son and daughter-in-law
bought the business. Ed
was a third generation
water well driller and was
well-known for his helpful
nature, well drilling knowl-
edge, and his never-quit atti-
tude. The well-camera busi-
ness he operated allowed
him to meet and help nearly
every well driller and pump
installer in the Northwest.
On July 4, 1999, Ed mar-
ried Christina Faye Moses
in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ed enjoyed hunting, fi sh-
ing, snow and water ski-
ing, and trav-
eling. He also
enjoyed fam-
ily trips to
the
Oregon
Coast’s sand
dunes where
he drove sand
rails. He held
a lifelong faith
in God. Ed
Brown
was an amaz-
ing father, hus-
band, brother
and friend to so
many. He was
a hard worker
and strived to
help
others
succeed. He will be missed
by all who knew him and
never forgotten.
Ed is survived by his
wife, Christina; daughter
Jamie (Chris) Brown; son
Brandon (Megan) Brown;
grandchildren Bali, Loic
and Josey; brother Doyce
(Jackie) Brown; sisters
Joyce Gadek and Joan (Jim)
Senner; and many extended
family members. He was
preceded in death by his
parents and a sister, Geri
Morris.
A service was held at
1 p.m. on Saturday, May
22, 2021, at the Hermiston
Cemetery Veterans Shelter.
Family suggest memorial
donations in Ed’s memory
be made to the Northwest
Rett Syndrome Association
(nwrettsyndrome.org)
on
behalf of his granddaugh-
ter Josey, who has Rett
Syndrome.
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
iston is in care of arrange-
ments. To leave an online
condolence for the family,
please go to www.burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
Muriel Joy Porter, Church in Stanfi eld, Faith
longtime resident of Stan- Presbyterian
Church
fi eld, Oregon, of Warren- in Hermiston, and the
ton, Oregon, was born Hermiston First Chris-
on January 25, 1928, tian Church before mov-
ing to Warren-
in
Steamboat
ton, Oregon.
Springs,
Col-
She enjoyed
orado, to par-
gardening,
ents Magnus and
crocheting
Dollie
Hadley
and cooking.
Hughes. She died
Muriel loved
on May 15, 2021,
roses and kit-
in Portland, Ore-
ties, and cher-
gon, at the age of
ished being a
93 years.
grandma.
Muriel grad-
Porter
She is sur-
uated from Stan-
vived by her
fi eld High School
sons Steven
before attending
Pacifi c University, where (Rachel) and Fritz; daugh-
she earned a bachelor’s ters Linda, Rita and Kelly;
degree in physical educa- brother Clyde Hughes;
tion. She taught at Lan- and grandsons Nathan,
glois School, Hermis- Nicholas and Tyler.
Muriel was preceded
ton High School, Naples
(Italy) and Helix High in death by her husband
Frank; her parents; a sis-
School.
Muriel was united in ter, Eunice Falk; and a
marriage to Frank Por- brother, Clarence Hughes.
A graveside funeral
ter on December 27,
1964, gaining four chil- service following state
dren: Linda, Rita, Kelly guidelines was held on
and Fritz, and then add- Sunday, May 23, 2021, at
ing another son, Steven, 1 p.m. at the Echo Ceme-
tery, Echo, Oregon.
in 1966.
Please share memories
She was a longtime
member of the Stanfi eld of Muriel with her family
Harmony Club, Stan- at www.burnsmortuary-
fi eld Hobby Club and the hermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston Travel Club.
Muriel had attended Hermiston, Oregon, is in
the Hope Presbyterian care of arrangements.
DEATH NOTICES
Edward F. ‘Ed’ Wiggins
Hermiston
May 10, 1929 — May 21, 2021
Edward F. “Ed” Wiggins, 92, of Hermiston, died Fri-
day, May 21, 2021, in Hermiston. He was born May 10,
1929, in North Arlington, New Jersey. A memorial gath-
ering will be held Saturday, June 12, from 11 a.m. until
4 p.m. at 80729 N. Ott Road, Hermiston. Burns Mor-
tuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share
memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryherm-
iston.com.
Edda Mae (Thorpe) Lovgren
Beverly J. ‘Bev’ Follett
Hermiston
Boise, Idaho
May 5, 1930 — May 21, 2021
June 6, 1942 — May 15, 2021
Beverly J. “Bev” Fol- and doing book puzzles. She
lett of Boise, Idaho (former also enjoyed being a foster
resident of Hermiston), was parent for over 10 years.
born June 6, 1942, in Mon-
She is survived by fi ve
tauk, Missouri, the daugh- children: Marlene (Fred)
ter of Lemuel and
Konnerth, Dar-
Avis (Piatt) Pan-
lene
(Gina)
key. She passed
Follett,
Brian
away on Saturday,
(Lynne) Follett,
May 15, 2021, in
Debra
(Shane)
Meridian, Idaho,
Glenn and Mar-
at the age of 78.
cus (Kayla) Fol-
At the age of
lett; seven grand-
9, Bev moved
children and one
with her family
great-grandchild;
to Mount Vernon,
sister
Bonnie
Follett
Oregon,
where
Lemberger; and
she grew up,
several extended
attended school
family members.
and graduated from high
She was preceded in
school. After high school, death by her parents, two
she moved to Hermiston, brothers and two sisters.
Oregon. She married Keith
A graveside service will
Follett on May 6, 1962, be held at 1 p.m. on Tues-
in Hermiston. The couple day, June 1, 2021, at the
divorced many years later.
Hermiston Cemetery.
While in Hermiston,
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
Bev worked at the Uma- iston is in care of arrange-
tilla Army Depot as a truck ments. To leave an online
driver for a short time. She condolence for the family,
then took a job as an inven- please go to www.burnsmor-
tory clerk for Umatilla Elec- tuaryhermiston.com.
tric Cooperative, where she
worked for over 20 years. In
1993, she moved to Boise,
Idaho, where she has resided
since. In Boise, she worked
for Micron as an operator for
several years. Her last job
was an associate at Walmart
in Boise.
Bev enjoyed coloring
Longtime Heppner resident Edda Mae (Thorpe)
Lovgren, 91, of Hermiston, died Friday, May 21,
2021, in Hermiston. She was born May 5, 1930, in
Heppner. Per her request, no memorial or graveside
service will be held. A private burial will be held at
the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memo-
ries with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.
com.
Vernon Eldon Pifer
Hermiston
Jan. 12, 1933 — May 18, 2021
Vernon Eldon Pifer, 88, of Hermiston, died Tues-
day, May 18, 2021, at his home. He was born Jan.
12, 1933, in Eugene. A memorial service will be held
Saturday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at the Living Faith Cen-
ter, 1611 Diagonal Blvd., Hermiston. A private fam-
ily interment with military honors will be in Willa-
mette National Cemetery in Portland. Burns Mortuary
of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Leave an
online condolence for the family at www.burnsmortu-
aryhermiston.com.
Alice Phoebe Stephens
Stanfi eld
March 26, 1939 — May 27, 2020
Alice Phoebe Stephens, 81, of Stanfi eld, died May
27, 2020, in Richland, Washington. She was born March
26, 1939, in Forest Grove. A graveside service will be
held Thursday, May 27, at 11 a.m. at Olney Cemetery
in Pendleton. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of
arrangements.
PET OF THE W EEK
MEET LILLY
Lilly is like a Golden Lab in a
tiny package. She is sweet, silly
and soulful. She did have some
separation anxiety issues with her
previous adopter, so she needs a
home where family is there for
her, maybe a playmate who isn't
demanding. She loves a good belly
rub and her soft blanket.
“Scramble for Scholarships”
Friday, June 11th
1pm Shotgun Start
Big River Golf Course - Umatilla
Golfers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the 28th annual
“Scramble for Scholarships” golf tournament. Four person teams
can sign up together or individual pairings can be made by the
tournament committee. Your $70 entry fee covers green fees,
a box lunch, and makes a charitable donation to the foundation
to use in awarding scholarships to local medical students.
Register at gschfscramble.eventbrite.com or call
541-667-3405. Entry deadline is June 9th.
Great prize holes and Hole-in-one on #1 & #9
WINS $25,000 towards a new car sponsored by
ROGERS TOYOTA of HERMISTON
Mark Sargent, DVM • Brent Barton, DVM
Robert Thonney, DVM • Jana Parks, 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
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