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Margaret A. Johnson
Lena Lillian Olney
Richard R. ‘Rich’ Barton
Hermiston
Hermiston
Hermiston
Jan. 30, 1933 — Feb. 24, 2021
Dec. 13, 1925 — July 7, 2021
May 9, 1948 — July 21, 2021
Richard R. “Rich” Barton, 73, of Hermiston, died
Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home. He was born
May 9, 1948, in Albany. Services are pending with
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with
the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
It is with great sadness the games like Hearts, Spades,
family of Margaret A. John- Yahtzee, Thursday night
son announces her
bingo games at the
passing in Febru-
temple, gambling
ary 2021, in Herm-
at casinos, watch-
iston, Oregon.
ing golf, traveling,
Margaret
and listening to
was born in Des
country music.
Moines, Iowa, in
Margaret was a
long-time resident
January 1933 to
Rowland and Lou-
of Newbury Park
ise Fogarty Sr.
(Conejo Valley),
Margaret grad-
California, and
Johnson
uated from John
retired in Hermis-
ton, Oregon, sev-
Marshall High
School in 1951 and from eral years ago. Margaret was
Emily Griffith Technical Col- loved and will be deeply
lege in 1953.
missed by all the lives she
Margaret is survived by her has touched.
daughters Virginia, Kathryn
A private burial will be
and Donna, as well as many held.
nieces, nephews, grandchil-
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
dren and great-grandchildren. iston, Oregon, is in care of
She was preceded in death by arrangements. Please share
her husband, Robert Johnson, memories of Margaret with
and daughter Melinda Oliver. her family at www.burnsmor-
Margaret loved playing tusryhermiston.com.
Billie Lee Monahan
Hermiston
Nov. 15, 1956 — July 22, 2021
Billie Lee Monahan of with her sisters and her
Hermiston was born Nov. friends. She took great pride
15, 1956, in Seattle, Wash- in manicuring her lawn and
ington, the daugh-
caring for her yard.
ter of William and
She was pre-
Elizabeth O’Dell.
ceded in death by
She passed away in
her parents; three
Portland, Oregon,
brothers, Lee,
on July 22, 2021, at
Michael and Keith;
the age of 64.
and a sister, Maria.
Billie grew up
She is survived
and attended her
by her children Dan
schooling in East-
(Yvette) Mona-
ern Oregon and
han, John (Dallas)
Eastern Washing-
Monahan, Becky
Monahan
ton. After high
(Toeknee Jungst)
school, she mar-
Monahan and
ried Bill Monahan on Nov. Cami (Mike Kau) Monahan;
21, 1975, in Pilot Rock, Ore- 11 grandchildren, Trevor,
gon. From this union four Chris, Austin, Cori, Taytum,
children were born: Dan, Hayden, Ashley, Lexi, Zach,
John, Becky and Cami. The Maci and Annika; two sisters,
couple divorced several years Lorraine Walden and Karen
later.
Harrell; and many extended
Billie resided in Uma- family members.
tilla, Heppner and Hermis-
A graveside service will be
ton during her adult life. She held Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021,
worked as a manager for Rite at 10 a.m. at Olney Cemetery
Aid in Hermiston for many in Pendleton.
years. She also worked in the
Family suggest memorial
maintenance department of donations in Billie’s memory
Good Shepherd Hospital for be made to Hermiston Little
12 years. She retired in 2020. League Baseball.
Billie was passionate
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
about baseball on a local iston is in care of arrange-
level as well as being a Dodg- ments. To leave an online
ers and Braves fan. She also condolence, please go to
enjoyed dancing, camping, www.burnsmortuaryhermis-
sewing and playing pinochle ton.com.
Nicholas Barry Broun
Paterson, Washington
October 10, 1953 — July 21, 2021
Nicholas Barry Broun, Nick became the honorary
age 67, passed away peace- uncle of the Crow Family
fully in his home on July and never missed a football
21, 2021. He was
game or important
born October 10,
event to show his
1953, to Dr. James
support.
and Mrs. Evelyn
Nick is survived
by his sister, Jack-
Broun in Pendle-
ton, Oregon. Nick
lyn Allington; and
her four boys, Alex
went to Hermiston
School District and
Wagenblast (Ger-
attended Oregon
many), Charles and
State.
Katheryn Wagen-
Nick was a
blast (VA), Seth
Broun
Jack of all trades
and Claire Wagen-
throughout his life,
blast (TX), and
his most recent job being in Max and Amanda Wagenblast
Paterson at Sandpiper Farms. (VA). As well as his nieces
Nick would often be found from his brother, Mike and
at The Paterson Store visit- Linda Broun (WA), Michelle
ing with the locals and could and Cory Kiehn (WA), Tricia
always be counted on to help and Ping Lee (NJ), and Lisa
a friend. He was well known and Jeff Pietz (WA). He was
for his quick wit, joking per- a favorite great-uncle of his
sonality and booming laugh. many nieces and nephews.
When Nick laughed, one
Nick is preceded in death
couldn’t help but join along. by his father, mother, two
Although Nick didn’t have brothers, Jack Jr. and Mike,
any of his own children, he and great-nieces, Kirah
doted on his great-nieces Brown and Rachel Lee.
A graveside service will
and great-nephews, travel-
ing great distances to cele- be held at Heppner Masonic
brate Christmas and loving Cemetery on Thursday, July
his role of the spoiling uncle. 29, 2021, at 1 p.m.
Lena Lillian Olney of
Hermiston was born Dec.
13, 1925, in Crescent, Okla-
homa, the daughter of James
and Olive (Williams) Long.
She passed away in Herm-
iston on Wednesday, July 7,
2021, at the age of 95.
Lena grew up near Cres-
cent, Oklahoma, where she
attended school. She married
Thomas Edward Olney in
Oklahoma on July 7, 1947.
In the fall of 1948 the couple
moved to Stanfield, Oregon,
where she lived for nearly
70 years. She has lived in
Hermiston for the past five
years.
Lena worked for Lamb
Weston for a few years.
She had attended the Sev-
enth-day Adventist Church
in Hermiston for many
years. She enjoyed volun-
teering at the Agape House
in Hermiston and helping at
her church. She also enjoyed
crocheting and painting,
loved animals, and enjoyed
time with her family, espe-
cially her grandchildren.
Lena was preceded
in death by her husband
Thomas on Dec. 25, 2001;
daughter Linda Abbott;
granddaughter Connie Find-
ley; her parents; and several
siblings.
She is survived by a
daughter, Nancy Collyer;
four grandchildren; and sev-
eral great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will
be held at 2 p.m. on Friday,
Aug. 6, 2021, at the Herm-
iston Seventh-day Adventist
Church, 855 W. Highland
Ave., Hermiston. Burial will
be in Pleasant View Ceme-
tery in Stanfield.
Family suggest memorial
donations in Lena’s memory
be made to Agape House.
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
iston is in care of arrange-
ments. To leave an online
condolence for the family,
please go to www.burnsmor-
tuaryhermiston.com.
Beverly M. ‘Bev’ Cullers
Hermiston
Oct. 7, 1950 — Nov. 3, 2020
Beverly M. “Bev” Cullers, 70, of Hermiston, died
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born
Oct. 7, 1950, in Walla Walla, Washington. A celebra-
tion of life will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, at 10 a.m. at
33890 River View Drive, Hermiston. Burns Mortuary
of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memo-
ries with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.
com.
Debra ‘Ree’ Decker
Boardman
Oct. 1, 1952 — July 18, 2021
Debra “Ree” Decker, 68, of Boardman, died Sun-
day, July 18, 2021, at her home. She was born Oct.
1, 1952, in Pensacola, Florida. A family gathering
will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care
of arrangements. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Eva M. Poeling
Irrigon
Bonnie Louise Tennant
Hermiston
Sept. 20, 1941 — July 25, 2021
Bonnie Louise Tennant by her four children and
of Hermiston was born their spouses: Richard and
Sept. 20, 1941, in Great Carol Baher, Gordon and
Janelle Baher,
Falls, Montana,
Susan Midland,
the daughter of
George and Betty
Nikki and Scott
(Nansel) Tennant.
Thompson; her
A beautiful soul
siblings James
left us on July 25,
(Jim) Tennant of
Hermiston, Vir-
2021, in Hermis-
ton. Bonnie was
ginia Bridges of
79 years of age.
Oklahoma and
Bonnie was
GeorgeAnne
Dyer of Hermis-
loved by many
ton; and numer-
and had a won-
Tennant
derful heart,
ous
grand-
children and
made
many
laugh and was always there great-grandchildren.
The family is holding a
for whoever needed it. She
loved to go to the beach private celebration of life.
and enjoyed just watching
In lieu of flowers, you
and listening to the sound can make a donation to
of the ocean. Everyone who Vange John Memorial Hos-
knew her knows that she pice or remember her how-
never missed watching her ever brings you peace.
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
beloved Seahawks team.
She was preceded in iston is in care of arrange-
death by her parents Betty ments. To leave an online
and George and brother condolence for the family,
Daniel.
please go to www.burns-
Bonnie is survived mortuaryhermiston.com.
Paul Thomas Shuey
Hermiston
Jan. 18, 1947 — July 23, 2021
Paul Thomas Shuey of tournaments and held
Hermiston was born Jan. an expert rating. He also
18, 1947, in San Fran- enjoyed playing games,
cisco, Califor-
camping, deep sea
nia, the son of
fishing, backpack-
ing and spend-
Maurice and
ing time with his
Doris
(Staf-
ford) Shuey. He
family.
passed away on
Paul married
Friday, July 23,
Vicki Bates in
2021, in Herm-
Canoga Park, Cal-
iston at the age
ifornia, on April
of 74.
10, 1971.
P a u l
He is survived
Shuey
grew up and
by his wife of
attended
50 years, Vicki;
school in Canoga Park, daughter Amber and hus-
California. After high band Mike Kellison; son
school, he worked for Trent Shuey; grandchil-
McDonnell Douglas Air- dren Keegan and Kaiti;
craft for a couple years. brother Robert Shuey; two
He then went to college at sisters, Barbara Abdul-
UCLA, where he studied lah and Kathy Lopez; and
many extended family
radiology.
He worked as a radiog- members.
rapher his entire career in
He was preceded in
medical facilities in South- death by his parents.
ern California, Nevada and
A graveside service will
Hermiston, Oregon. He be held Thursday, July
worked for Good Shep- 29, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the
herd Hospital in Hermis- Hermiston Cemetery.
ton from 1998 until 2011,
Burns Mortuary of
when he moved to Fern- Hermiston is in care of
ley, Nevada. In 2020, he arrangements. To leave an
moved back to Hermiston online condolence for the
to be closer to family.
family, please go to www.
Paul was an avid chess burnsmortuaryhermiston.
player who played in many com.
Feb. 4, 1928 — July 16, 2021
Eva M. Poeling, 93, of Irrigon, died Friday, July
16, 2021, in Portland. She was born Feb. 4, 1928, in
Henryetta, Oklahoma. A celebration of life service will
be held Monday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. at Columbia View
Community Church, Irrigon. Burns Mortuary of Herm-
iston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with
the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
John L. Staats
Hermiston
March 30, 1950 — July 24, 2021
John L. Staats, 71, of Hermiston, died Saturday,
July 24, 2021, in Hermiston. He was born March 30,
1950, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Laura Wells
Hermiston
March 21, 1960 — Feb. 3, 2021
Laura Wells, 60, of Hermiston, died Wednesday,
Feb. 3, 2021, at her home. She was born March 21,
1960, in Fullerton, California. A graveside service will
be held Saturday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston
Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will follow
immediately at the Maxwell Center, with a luncheon
provided. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care
of arrangements. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Steven G. ‘Steve’ West
Hermiston
Jan. 12, 1952 — July 15, 2021
Steven G. “Steve” West, 69, of Hermiston, died
Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Portland. He was born
Jan. 12, 1952, in Portland. 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.
BRIEFS
Hermiston Lions Club awards
scholarships
Hofbauer
Vander Stelt
Joyce
Mueller
The Hermiston Lions Club has
awarded $1,250 scholarships to each
of the following area high school
graduates:
Hermiston: Ashlyn Hofbauer,
nursing; Benjamin Vander Stelt,
George Fox University, civil engi-
neering; Julianna Joyce, Washing-
ton State University, pre-veterinary
science.
Irrigon: Emma Mueller, Notre
Dame of Maryland University.
The Hermiston Lions Club offers
scholarships to graduating seniors
in West Umatilla and North Morrow
counties. The Lions scholarship is
an opportunity to support academic
efforts of civic-minded young peo-
ple and an opportunity to encourage
them to have a part in caring for the
deaf, blind and or underprivileged.
For that reason successful appli-
cants were required to submit a one-
page document telling about their
community service, the importance of
doing service and the applicants plans
for utilizing the scholarship funds.
–Hermiston Herald
BIRTHS
CARNIVAL
WRISTBANDS
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
JULY 13, 2021
CASON — Savannah Diaz and Ryan Cason of Stanfield:
a boy, Luca Franklin Cason.
St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton
JULY 15, 2021
WART — Renata A. and Travis P. Wart of Stanfield: a
boy, Leland Oliver Wart.
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