Courtland S. ‘Corky’ Rhoades
Umatilla May 16, 1967-Feb. 1, 2017
Courtland S. “Corky” Rhoades, 49, of Umatilla died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Kennewick, Wash. He was born May 16, 1967, in Walla, Walla. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Alton “Roy” Lindstrom, age 81, passed away on December 10th, 2016, at 1:55 p.m. in Tacoma General Hospital from complications of a stroke.
Born in Ione, Ore., on July 1, 1935, to Franklin and Edris Lindstrom, also of Ione, Roy was the oldest of twin boys. Roy and Arthur attended a one-room schoolhouse north of Ione, and graduated from Ione High School in 1954. The brothers joined the Army in 1958, and were honorably discharged in 1960.
After returning to Ione, Roy raised cattle and dryland wheat along with his father and brother as Lindstrom & Sons on 4,000 acres north of Ione. In 1962, Roy married his first wife, Janet Mason (Brink), and the couple had two children together, Paula J. Lindstrom and Troy J. Lindstrom.
In 1968, the twin brothers opened Lindstrom Brother Iron Works specializing in the fabrication of implement hitches, boom trucks, flatbed trailers and many other products still in use 50 years later. When circle irrigation was in its infancy the two brothers successfully designed and built their own hydraulic driven pivot irrigation system. Eventually, Roy and Art ventured on, each taking their skills on separate paths. Roy chose to continue with his fabrication and welding talents, opening a shop known as Royal Welding. His work ethic and friendly nature brought him much success.
In 1981, Roy married Billie Akers and they began traveling together to various states through the U.S. Eventually the couple found they preferred to stay in the northern area of Washington state. Roy was well known for his talent and knowledge in designing, fabricating and producing many items throughout his lifetime, although his love for cooking enabled him to combine his hobby and work by building numerous smokers and barbecues for his customers. He was a hard-working man and he continued this activity until his last days.
Roy lived a lifetime full of love, never forgetting his roots, and he remained in contact with his childhood friends. He and Billie returned to visit the town of Ione where there would be celebrations and shared memories of time gone by whenever they could.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Paula Lindstrom, and first wife Janet Lindstrom.
He is survived by his second wife and beloved partner of 35 years, Billie (Akers) Lindstrom, of Puyallup, Wash.; his twin brother and sister-in law, Art and June Lindstrom of Pendleton; Roy’s son and daughter-in-law, Troy J. and Lori Lindstrom of Umatilla; stepson Bill J. Brink; stepchildren Mike Akers, Davina Lindstrom and Deanna Spencer; grandchildren Nikki McElligott O’Connell, Bree Renew, Alisha Akers, Stephen Spencer, Gabrielle Brock, Jennifer Stoeger, Jon Jon Boyce and Chelsie Spencer; and the light of his life, Roy’s great-grandchildren Elaina Brock and Aria Stoeger. Other survivors include multiple nieces and nephews, cousins and close family friends.
Memorial services will take place at the United Church of Christ in Ione, Oregon. Interment will be in the Lindstrom family plot. Services are pending and will be announced at a future date.
Jane Irene Baker of Hermiston, Oregon, died on January 18th at the age of 82. She was born on June 9th, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Theodore and Bernice Jacobson.
Jane was an only child but was surrounded by many aunts and uncles. The family moved to Ketchikan, Alaska, where her father worked for a salmon canning company as an accountant. During WWII the family relocated to Seattle, Washington. At an early age Jane started riding the bus to church and made lifelong friends at church camps.
After finishing high school, she decided to attend Washington State University where she met Ronald Baker. Just 3½ years later she graduated with a dual major in home economics and science. The two were married at Plymouth Congregational Church in Seattle on June 19th, 1955.
The couple moved to Hermiston, Oregon, where Ron worked for Doane’s Agriculture Service and Jane started her teaching career at Stanfield High School. Since Jane was still very young the principal requested that she wear high-heel shoes to help differentiate herself from the students.
“Farm Women On The Go” read the title from the national publication Farm Wife News in July 1972. Not a big surprise to those that knew her but a huge compliment to this city-bred now country girl. Jane was always involved in something from being a 4-H leader, Sunday school teacher, PEO member, substitute teacher, teaching cooking classes, mother of 5, wife and woman of faith — she always seemed to be on the go.
Both Ron and Jane are founding members of Hermiston Christian Center where in 1979 Jane became the first principal of the school. Throughout all of this Jane also worked at the family business of C & B Livestock. Jane continued to teach in her later years at Hermiston High School as the ESL teacher and tutoring many of the students. The book she enjoyed most was the Bible but after that was any cookbook she could get her hands on. She always said she liked reading them like novels.
She is survived by husband of 61 years Ronald Baker of Hermiston; daughter Sheila Banke and husband Dan of McMinnville, Ore.; daughter Colleen Williams and husband Randy of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; daughter Suzanne Coggings and husband Craig of Pittsburgh, Pa.; daughter Serena Beason and husband Jim of Denver, Colo.; son Ray Baker of Hermiston, Ore.; grandchildren Nathaniel (Lindsey), Caleb (Annie), Danielle (Jadon), Rachel, Abby, Hannah, Kennidy, Kambree and Kilee; and great-grandchildren Jude and Preston.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers or contributions the family asks that you pick up one of Jane’s favorite books (Bible or cookbook) and enjoy what’s inside with family or friends and think of her.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hermiston Christian Center, 1825 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston, Ore.
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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.
Barbara Ann Inman
Dallas
Aug. 19 1928-Jan. 23 2017
Barbara Ann Inman, 88, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at the Dallas Retirement Village due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. At her request, no service will be held. Arrangements are with Crown Memorial Center in Salem. For a full obituary and condolences, visit www.anewtradition.com
Gary G. Gray
Hermiston
Nov. 30, 1949-Jan. 20, 2017
Gary G. Gray, 67, of Hermiston died Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Hermiston. He was born Nov. 30, 1949, in Reno, Nevada. A celebration of life service is Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the condolence book at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Brok D. Palmer
Hermiston
Feb. 28, 1999-Feb. 6, 2017
Brok D. Palmer, 17, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at his home in Hermiston. He was born Feb. 28, 1999, in Hermiston. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. A celebration potluck gathering follows at noon at The Pheasant Bar & Grill, Hermiston. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
David Ochoa
Hermiston
Aug. 4, 1957-Feb. 6, 2017
David Ochoa, 59, of Hermiston died Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Hermiston. He was born Aug. 4, 1957, in Owatonna, Minnesota. A family gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Roxanne “Roxie” Hamilton
Pasco
Jan. 30, 1958-Feb. 5, 2017
Former Hermiston resident Roxanne C. “Roxie” Hamilton, 59, of Pasco died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Pasco, Washington. She was born Jan. 30, 1958 in Portland. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2004 N. 24th Ave., Pasco. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Donald L. Fritts
Hermiston
August 4, 1932-Feb. 7, 2017
Donald L. Fritts, 84, of Hermiston died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Hermiston. He was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Parma, Idaho. A private family gathering will be held. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Roger L. Von Arx
Umatilla
October 24, 1953-Feb. 9, 2017
Former longtime Pendleton resident Roger L. Von Arx, 63, of Umatilla died on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, in Hermiston. He was born Oct. 24, 1953, in Portland. A private family burial will be at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Alice Ann Frerichs
Hermiston Feb. 27, 1934-Dec. 7, 2016
Alice Ann Frerichs, 82, of Hermiston died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at her home. She was born Feb. 27, 1934, in Scottsbluff, Neb. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Left in the dark —
I called him John; others called him my dad. He was a man of many names to many people, depending upon when and where you knew him from. So many at one time or another called him a friend, brother, son, uncle, as just about everyone knew him or of him. He is gone way before his time should have been but the demons (which he struggled with off and on throughout his life on a daily basis) were far too great for him to overcome.
John passed away Saturday morning, February 11, in Zillah, Washington, at the age of 63. I know for a fact that he was a proud father, as whenever I was with him or went to visit he would tell anybody he knew and strangers alike, “That’s my daughter.” We had many good times together when I was growing up, which became further between as I became an adult, but if we had something planned he would get all gussied up and ready to go with total excitement in his eyes. Our biggest thing when I was growing up was going to the local car races, which we did every Saturday night for as long as I can remember. Sunday, though, was left for Dale Earnhardt and NASCAR on TV.
He was an amazing truck driver for many years at Simplot (where he was known as JB, and the name carried on after), earning the number one and number two driver for many, many years.
So it is with these memories I say goodbye, so long to a good friend. It’s been a long ride and now the struggle is over.
John is preceded in death by his father Dick Hendricks and son John Lee. He is survived by his mother Virginia Carnell; brother Gil and wife Nita Hendricks and many nieces and nephews; dear friend Tony Bliss and family; and myself, Dawn Hendricks, his daughter.
A private service will be held.
Maxine Marie Marcum
Hermiston May 5, 1959-Feb. 12, 2017
Maxine Marie Marcum, 57, of Hermiston died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Hermiston. She was born May 5, 1959. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Donald L. “Don” Fritts of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on August 4, 1932, in Parma, Idaho, to parents Clarence and Ruth Tuning Fritts. He died on February 7, 2017, in Hermiston, Oregon, at the age of 84 years.
He attended schools and graduated in Parma, Idaho. Don was united in marriage to Naomi M. Smith on August 19, 1950, in Winnemucca, Nevada. They lived in Parma, Idaho, before moving to Hermiston, Oregon, in 1972 where he has lived since.
Don worked for Royal Columbia Farms for many years and later for Kent Madison Farms before he retired.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening, bingo, his dog Lulu, and cherished time with his kids, grandkids and friends.
He is survived by his sons Jerry Fritts, Irrigon, Ore., and Steve Fritts, Tri-Cities, Wash.; daughters Tina Horn and husband Regie, Cascade, Idaho, Teresa Hubbard and husband Steve, Hermiston, Ore., and Tami Stone, Hermiston, Ore.; grandchildren Alicia (Scott), Brian, Natasha (John), Shayla, Shawn (Andrea), Brandon and Devin; and six great-grandchildren.
Don was preceded in death by his wife Naomi Fritts, his parents, and a sister, Anna Fritts.
A private family gathering will be held.
Those who wish may make contributions in Don’s memory to Vange John Memorial Hospice, 645 W. Orchard Ave. Suite 300, Hermiston, OR 97838.
Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.
Troy E. McGowan
Boardman April 12, 1926-Feb. 12, 2017
Former Hermiston resident Troy E. McGowan, 90, of Boardman died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at his home. He was born April 12, 1926, in Texline, Texas. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Cemetery in Umatilla. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Brok D. Palmer was born on February 28, 1999, in Hermiston, Oregon. He died on February 6, 2017, at his home in Hermiston, Oregon, at the age of 17 years.
Brok attended grade school at Sunset Elementary and Desert View Elementary schools. He attended Armand Larive Middle School and was currently a senior at Hermiston High School. Brok had played AAU basketball, 3 on 3 tournament basketball, high school basketball, Grid Kids and junior high football.
He enjoyed cars, playing basketball, car shows, video games, listening to music, and was very social.
He is survived by his parents, Jackie and Robert Herrera, Hermiston, Ore.; brothers Damien and Dustin, and sisters Tyah. Katie, Lexi, Kiley and K’Lee, all of Hermiston, Ore.; grandparents Deborah Gardner, Ukiah, Ore., Michael Palmer, Colorado, Rick and Cecilia Drake, Heppner, Ore., and Juanita and Benito Sanchez, Hermiston, Ore.; girlfriend Tanisha McLemore, Hermiston, Ore.; nephew Jaiden Palmer; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Brok was preceded in death by his uncle, Trampis Palmer.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon. A celebration of life gathering will follow at 12:00 noon at The Pheasant Restaurant, 139 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838.
Contributions in Brok’s memory may be made directly to Burns Mortuary of Hermiston to help with expenses at P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, OR 97838.
Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements
Maxine Marie Marcum of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on May 5, 1959, in Hermiston, Oregon, to parents Harold and Thelma Girvin Marcum. She died on February 12, 2017, in Hermiston, Oregon, at the age of 57 years.
Maxine went to school in Stanfield, Oregon, graduating from Oregon Trail High School in 1977 and then attending Blue Mountain Community College for one year. She loved playing volleyball and tennis through her high school and college years.
After college, Maxine went to work for Pendleton Grain Growers in the Hermiston office where she performed clerical duties for many years. She later worked for Banner Bank in the processing center. Maxine became a foster caregiver around 2010/2011 to a longtime friend and continued helping him until her own health declined.
Maxine was a generous, loving, and caring person who would do anything for any friend or family member. Outside of family time she loved making quilts, trips to the beach, and baking for people she loved.
She is survived by her 10 brothers: Dennis and wife Linda, Plymouth, Wash., Eldon, Stanfield, Mike and wife Rosie, Hermiston, Gary and wife Carol, Hermiston, Kirk, Stanfield, John and wife Charlene, Echo, Dean and wife Lawrie, Stanfield, Lloyd, Hermiston, Wes and wife DeeDee, Walla Walla, Wash., and Phil, Echo; five sisters: Donna Kennedy and husband Delbert, Hermiston, Judy Fazette and husband Bud, Hastings, Mich., Kathy Findley and husband Ron, Ontario, Jennie Clymer, Stanfield, and Norma Kightlinger and husband Mark, La Grande; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, one uncle and two aunts.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Private burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Stanfield, Oregon.
Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.
Troy Elmore McGowan, 90, of Boardman, longtime resident of Hermiston, died Sunday, February 12, 2017, at home.
He was born April 12, 1926 in Texline, Texas, and was raised by his grandmother Suella Stewart. Forced to leave the Texas panhandle by the Great Depression, they joined the rest of the Stewart family who had gone ahead to Dayton, Oregon. Troy grew up with the Stewart boys, Bill, Dub, Charley, Jack and Tom, who all mutually considered themselves as brothers. Later in life they owned and operated the Stewart’s Supermarkets in Pendleton, Hermiston and Umatilla.
After serving in the United States Navy in WWII, he came home and married his grade school sweetheart Deanie Rae Lamb July 26, 1946, in Salem, Oregon. He graduated from Willamette University in 1949. Troy went on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War and served his tour in Panama. He came home a first lieutenant.
Troy was active in the Masonic Lodge Tuscan #136 in Umatilla, The Shriners, The Scottish Rite of Baker Valley, and Eastern Star. His accomplishments in these organizations are too numerous to mention.
He loved to fish and hunt and travel with his Airstream trailer pulled by his old Ford pickup truck and spending many summers with Deanie on the Yellowstone. He loved to ride and he loved to shoot and he could do both at the same time.
He is survived by his children, Troy M. McGowan and his wife Judi of Salem, Kathie McGowan of Heppner, and Janet Taylor and husband Joe, also of Heppner; eight grandchildren, Troy McGowan IV, Patrick McGowan, Julie Taggart, Tracy Lehman, Trent Moses, Seth Moses, Kyle Moses and Crysti Taylor; numerous great-grandchildren, a few great-greats; and numerous nieces and nephews. Troy is also survived by his companion Shirley Donovan of Boardman, who remained faithfully by his side for 18 years.
Troy was preceded in death by his wife Deanie in 1989. He was also preceded in death by his brother Bill Stewart, his brother Charley Stewart, and his brother Jack Stewart.
Troy was a good soldier, a good Mason, and a good man. He will be missed by all he touched.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Shriner’s Hospital or the charity of your choice.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Cemetery, Umatilla, Oregon.
Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.
Thomas D. ‘Tom’ Watkins
Hermiston June 1, 1924-Feb. 13, 2017
Thomas D. “Tom” Watkins, 92, of Hermiston died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at his home. He was born June 1, 1924, in Halfway. A private family gathering will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Dolores ‘Jean’ Pinney
Hermiston June 5, 1026-Feb. 15, 2017
Dolores “Jean” Pinney, 90, of Hermiston, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Hermiston. She was born June 5, 1926, in Weed, Calif. Arrangements are pending at Burns Mortuary of Hermiston
