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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
OBITUARIES
DEATH NOTICES
Maxine Michel Hathaway
John Bennett
Raul Mendiola III
Aug. 11, 1931 — Sept. 16, 2021
Nov. 5, 1950 — Sept. 18, 2021
March 16, 1990 — Aug. 30, 2021
Baker City
Baker City
Hermiston
Maxine Elaine Michel was born Aug.
11, 1931, in Middleton, Idaho, to Rich-
ard Marion Michel and Myrtle Watkins
Michel. She was
blessed with two
brothers, Richard
Jr. and Claude.
She was called
home to the Lord
in the early morn-
ing hours of Sept.
16, 2021. Cel-
ebration
and
services to be
Hathaway
announced at a
later date.
Maxine attended all 12 grades in
Middleton and graduated high school in
May 1949. She went to work for Cald-
well Auto Supply in Caldwell, Idaho.
She then met Harry Miller Hathaway,
the love of her life, and married him
on April 20, 1952. Their union was 55
years strong upon Harry’s death in June
2007.
After their marriage Harry and Max-
ine moved to Nyssa, Oregon, where
Harry began working as a mechanic for
the Chevrolet dealership. They had three
beautiful children together, Becky Lou,
Bradley Ray and Bryon Lynn. In 1957,
the Hathaway family relocated to Baker
City where Harry continued his career
as a Chevrolet dealership mechanic.
In 1963, they made the transition to
business ownership operating the 10th
Street Texaco service station and later
the Arco service station at Second and
Broadway Street. It was a family aff air
with Harry as the mechanic and Maxine
as the bookkeeper and grew to include
both boys as they became of age.
Maxine was a very active member of
the Cavalry Baptist Church beginning
in 1960 when she accepted Jesus Christ
as her Lord and Savior. She was the
epitome of a true Christian and tireless
in her service of the Lord and an inspi-
ration to her many friends and all her
family who loved her dearly. Her fam-
ily remembers her always whistling and
humming hymns while going about her
daily tasks. Playing hymns on her piano
and singing were great joys of hers as
well. She was an enthusiastic and hum-
ble volunteer in many diff erent local
organizations and got no greater plea-
sure in life than helping others.
Maxine was an avid walker and was
recognized by many Baker residents on
her daily constitutionals which could
range up to 10 miles. Often, during a
snowstorm, people would stop and ask
her if she needed a ride. With a big
smile she would say “no thank you, I’m
just enjoying walking.” Her work ethic
was legendary in the family and inher-
ited by both Brad and Bryon. All her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren
adored her, she never failed to praise
them for their individual strengths, and
she always had time for a story, a puz-
zle, a game or coloring. She left a leg-
acy of immense love and thoughtful-
ness within her entire family.
She married Ken Grafham in 2009.
She was preceded in death by her
daughter, Becky Lou in Jan. 1960; her
beloved husband, Harry Hathaway in
June 2007; and both her parents, Mar-
ion and Myrtle Michel; along with
her brothers, Richard Jr. and Claude
Michel.
Her spirit lives on through her son,
Brad Hathaway and wife Terri of Stan-
fi eld; son, Bryon Hathaway and wife
Anita of Dubois, Wyoming; grandchil-
dren, Meagan and Jaymie Jo, Jordan,
Jade and Scout Hathaway; great-grand-
children, Gracie and Lili Hathaway,
Jamine and Hudson Lemmon and Har-
rison Joseph Hathaway. Maxine is also
survived by her beloved sisters-in-
law, Velma and Helen Michel and was
blessed with many nieces and nephews,
whom she loved dearly. She also held a
special place in her heart for Kenny and
Ruthie Grafham.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Meadow-
brook Place Assisted Living
and Heart and Home Hos-
pice, of Baker City. They
may be sent to Gray’s West
& Co. Pioneer Chapel at
1500 Dewey Ave., Baker
City, OR 97814. To light a
candle in memory of Max-
ine or to off er online condo-
lences to her family, please
visit
www.grayswestco.
com. Arrangements are
with Gray’s West & Co.
Pioneer Chapel.
John Bennett, 70, passed away peace- and enjoyed the company of beautiful
fully in Boise, Idaho, Sept. 18, 2021, women. He had a draw and charisma
at St. Alphonsus Hospital due to com- about him that attracted a great deal of
plications from COVID-19.
lovely ladies. John married a
His son, Ty, and daughter-
few more times, attempting
in-law, Debbie, were by his
to fi nd someone to share the
side during his last moments
rest of his days with.
Not only was John a
on this Earth. His daugh-
“movie star,” but fi ve of
ter, Darcy; granddaughter,
his longhorn cows starred
Shelby, and grandson, Mor-
in a Marlboro commercial
gan, were able to spend some
in July of 1993 bringing in
fi nal moments with him in the
hospital on the day he passed.
$1,500 for a three-day stint.
A celebration of his life
John and his livestock were
Bennett
will be held Saturday, Oct.
frequently featured in the
2, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Gray’s
local newspaper.
West & Company Pioneer Chapel in
John was also known to play guitar
Baker City. A reception will follow at and sing a bit in his younger days. John
Coles Tribute Center. John Alan Ben- loved sharing his passion for horses and
nett was born Nov. 5, 1950, to Lyle livestock with children of all ages. He
Conrad Bennett and Arda Irene Ben- lit up when a child took interest in his
nett (Dixon) in Volga, South Dakota. buff alo, horses, cattle, etc. He took great
He was their second child, joining his joy in mentoring these young people,
older brother, Larry.
teaching them to ride, rope and wrangle.
John grew up in Arlington, South
In 1998, John swept a bank teller off
Dakota. John lost his mother at the very her feet when he passed a yellow rose
young age of 2. He attended school in through her drive through drawer at the
Arlington, South Dakota. The summer bank. John later married this bank teller,
before his senior year, 1968, John hitch- June Woodcock, on May 24, 2004. The
hiked and hopped box cars to travel two enjoyed the company of John’s
from Arlington, South Dakota, to Estes grandsons, Trevor and Morgan, on a
Park, Colorado, where he landed a job regular basis during their time together.
helping with a chuckwagon for a horse
John taught the boys many things,
including how to spit spit-wads in
wrangling outfi t.
It was there that John caught the eye restaurants and not get caught. He loved
of a young, beautiful horse wrangler taking them to Pizza Hut and the Truck
who was also working there. The crew Corral where he excelled in teaching
was all sitting around the campfi re when them how to harass waitresses. John
Bonnie Kay Buri heard John mention also loved a good buff et!
John and June divorced in March
South Dakota. Bonnie approached this
young cowboy and they got to talking. of 2013. John expressed in these past
This conversation revealed that they few months that he sincerely missed
only lived about 30 miles from each the companionship he and June shared,
other in South Dakota. John shared with stating their time together was one of
Bonnie that he was an extra in a John the best periods of his life.
John was a creature of habit and
Wayne movie “Hellfi ghters” and had
met some big stars. They continued at his life consisted of sale days every
the same camp for the next week, after Tuesday and Thursday. This was his
which John traveled by hitchhiking and social life as well as his livelihood.
box car hopping to California where He had several business partners in
his life, most notably Sweeney Gil-
his brother Larry was.
John ended up back in Arlington lette and more recently, Hannah Jones.
before he was to start his senior year We are quite certain these two, and
of high school. When Bonnie returned many others, have some pretty good
to South Dakota from her job in Col- stories about John!
John’s pride and joy were his chil-
orado, she informed her parents that
she had met a movie star. In October dren and grandchildren. He was espe-
of 1968, she reached out to track down cially delighted with the birth of his fi rst
John in Arlington. The couple dated great-grandchild. His second love was
for a month, got engaged in Novem- his ranch and everything that came with
ber and married on Dec. 28, 1968, in it. He loved sitting in a chair looking at
Watertown, South Dakota.
the mountains, the sunrises, and sun-
John quit high school to provide for sets. He took great pride in the natural
his family. Bonnie and John traveled beauty that surrounded his property.
to Oregon from South Dakota in the John’s home remained on his ranch
winter of 1969 looking for ranch work. for the rest of his days.
Shortly thereafter they learned that they
John touched the lives of many. He
were expecting a child. Due to lack of was a kind man with a huge heart. He
work, the couple made their way back would frequently check on others and
to South Dakota where Darcy was born do things for people out of the blue.
He was thoughtful, and people knew
on Nov. 30, 1969.
Their son, Ty, joined the family on he was thinking of them by the cards,
Nov. 20, 1971. Seven years after return- calls and as technology developed, texts
ing to South Dakota and two kids later, they would receive from him.
John was preceded in death by his
the family packed up their belongings
in a horse trailer and moved to Oregon father, Lyle; mother, Arda; an infant
in the fall of 1975 when Darcy was 6 sister, Lenae Rose Bennett; a brother,
and Ty was 4. They settled in Baker, Donald Bennett; and many companion
and in the spring of 1977, they rented animals, to include his dog, Sammi.
He is survived by a brother, Larry
an 80-acre spread. A year later, they pur-
chased 60 acres of the bare pastureland. Bennett; and his wife, Mary; daughter,
The couple spent a year building cor- Darcy Colton and her husband Eric;
rals and putting up fencing before they son, Ty Bennett and his wife Debbie;
moved to the ranch and started raising grandsons, Talon Colton, Trevor Ben-
longhorn cattle. Their fi rst three buff alo nett and Morgan Bennett; granddaugh-
came to the ranch in February of 1981. ter, Shelby Preston; great-grandson, Pay-
John and Bonnie parted ways in 1985. cen Preston; niece, Jennifer Teafatiller;
In his younger days, John was a and nephew, Nicklas Bennett; and his
brand inspector, but his passion was beloved dog, Sadie.
raising cattle, buff alo, Texas longhorns
Memorial contributions may be made
and trading livestock. John and Bonnie to the Eastern Oregon Chapter of FFA or
were the owner-operators of Bennett’s to the Baker County 4-H Club in care of
Texas Longhorn and Buff alo Ranch. Gray’s West & Co., 1500 Dewey Ave.,
They also owned and operated Ben- Baker City, OR 97814. To light a can-
nett’s Saddle Shop, which was located dle for John or to off er online condo-
lences to his family, please visit gray-
on Broadway Street in Baker City.
John was a very handsome man swestco.com.
Raul Mendiola III, 31, of Hermiston, died Aug.
30, 2021, at his home. He was born March 16, 1990,
in Mission, Texas. Arrangements are pending with
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Please share mem-
ories of Raul with his family at burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
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Doris E. Harp
Feb. 26, 1932 — Sept. 20, 2021
Hermiston
Doris E. Harp, 89, of Hermiston, died Monday,
Sept. 20, 2021, in Lake Oswego. She was born
Feb. 26, 1932, in Potlatch, Idaho. Arrangements are
pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Please
share memories of Doris with her family at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
Yvonne E. Wells
May 10, 1940 — Sept. 16, 2021
Hermiston
Yvonne E. Wells, 81, of Hermiston, died Sept. 16,
2021, in Spokane. She was born May 10, 1940, in
Custer, South Dakota. Services will be announced.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Herm-
iston. Please share memories of Yvonne with her
family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Rebecca ‘Becky’ Correa
Sept. 3, 1959 — Sept. 23, 2021
Hermiston
Rebecca “Becky” Correa, 62, died Thurs-
day, Sept. 23, 2021, at her home in Hermiston.
She was born Sept. 3, 1959, in Huron, Michi-
gan. A funeral service with limited seating, fol-
lowing state guidelines will be held Saturday,
Oct. 2, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Assem-
bly of God Church, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave. A lives-
tream will also be available. Burial will follow at
the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements are with
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Please share mem-
ories of Becky with her family at burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
Darlene L. Brandt
Nov. 17, 1952 — Sept. 7, 2021
Irrigon
Darlene L. Brandt, 68, of Irrigon, died Sept. 7,
2021, in Rockaway Beach. She was born Nov. 17,
1952, in Astoria. A celebration of life will be held
Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Living
Faith Church, 1611 Diagonal Blvd., Hermiston.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Herm-
iston. Please share memories of Darlene with her
family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
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DIRECTORY
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Saturdays
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Worship Service......11:00 a.m.
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541-567-8241
855 W. Highland Ave.
Hermiston, OR 97838
First Christian Church
Hermiston Christian
Center & School
“Grow Your Faith Through God”
Sunday Gathering: 10:00 AM
Sunday School...9:00 am
Worship Service...10:30 am
Nursery care is available 3 years & under
Kids Club available 4 years-5th grade
Sunday Prayer Gathering: 6:00 PM
567-3013
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Pastor J.C. Barnett
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541-289-4774
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