Helen J. Hastings

Irrigon June 4, 1936 - Feb. 27, 2018

Helen J. Hastings, 81, of Irrigon died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Stanfield. She was born June 4, 1936, in Berlin, N.D. A graveside funeral service was held Saturday, March 3 at 3 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Sandra Y. “Sandy” Bellinger

Stanfield

Aug. 9, 1939 - Feb. 27, 2018

Sandra Y. “Sandy” Bellinger, 78, of Stanfield died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 at her home. She was born Aug. 9, 1939, in Portland. A private family celebration will be held. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Penny L. (Perry) Hoisington

Juliaetta, Idaho Aug. 26, 1947 - March 4, 2018

Penny L. (Perry) Hoisington, 70, of Juliaetta, Idaho, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Pilot Rock. She was born Aug. 26, 1947, in Grand Coulee, Wash. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Frank Delion Ramirez of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on April 2, 1919, in Allende Coah, Mexico. He died on March 1, 2018, at his home in Hermiston at the age of 98.

Frank married the love of his life, Romana Hernandez, on January 10, 1948, in Mitchell, Nebraska, and was married for 68 years. They lived in Sydney, Nebraska, before settling in Hermiston in 1964.

Frank came to the United States in 1926 at the age of 6, living in Texas shortly before moving to Nebraska. His family was poor and Frank was not able to complete school but instead worked on a large beet farm, weeding, driving tractors and trucks to help earn money. He also worked in a tailor shop, mending and altering clothing.

Frank joined the Army in 1941, serving during WWII for three and a half years before his honorable discharge. He was based in France and Italy during World War II and was an ambulance driver, carrying wounded soldiers to the ambulance, caring for them until reaching the hospitals. The war ended and he met his future wife in the fall of 1945. Romana was 17 and Frank was 26. They married in 1948, and in 1950 Frank started working at the Sioux Army Depot in Sidney, Neb.; he was transferred to Umatilla Army Depot in Hermiston, Oregon, in 1964 where he continued to work until retirement in 1976.

Frank enjoyed fishing and raising a huge garden. He was also a good pool player, loved to make tamales and spend time with the crew at the HT. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly.

Frank is survived by sons Frank Ramirez II (Kathy), Hillsboro, Ore., and Tom Ramirez (Michelle), Hermiston, Ore.; daughters Joan (John) Rawson, Damascus, Ore., and Marian (John) Ellwanger, Hermiston, Ore.; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Frank’s family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to Karen Krein for her endless care and compassion.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife Romana, his daughter Annette Quick, and his four sisters Otila Blanco, Vera Hernandez, Esther Betances and Amparo (Mary) Vargas.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Hermiston, Oregon, with Mass of Christian Burial following at noon. Burial with military honors will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.

Marvin Lee McKenzie Sr. passed away on March 2, 2018, in Hermiston, Oregon, the same place he was born 91 years ago on May 14, 1926, to parents Charles and Jennie Trainer McKenzie. However this is not what his Honorable Discharge papers for the Seabees, the construction battalion of the Navy, stated. Marvin was so determined to enlist that he stretched the truth about his age to make certain he was 18 years old instead of 17, which he was at the time he entered in 1943. Marvin was always proud of his service in the Seabees and attended many of the Seabee reunions over the years.

Marvin was number six of 10 children (Carol, Irene, Charles, Della, Donald, Marvin, Lawrence, Virginia, Kathleen and Hugh). Marvin was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Patricia (Pat), his parents and also by all of his siblings except Hugh. Marvin is survived by his three sons: Marvin Jr. (and Cinda), Don (and Marcy), and Steve; and brother Hugh. Marvin and Pat had four grandchildren whom they were very proud of: Adam, Ashton, Taylor and Christina, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Throughout the years Marvin was an active participant in his sons’ sports, especially baseball where he coached all his sons at various levels. He and Pat also had a passion for golf and enjoyed many rounds not only on Umatilla and Morrow County courses but also on courses in Indonesia, Hawaii, Arizona, California and many courses in central Oregon.

Marvin’s work as a construction manager took him to many places in the U.S.: Massachusetts, Kentucky, Montana, Wyoming, California, Washington and Oregon. He and Pat had the opportunity to explore many destinations before settling back in Irrigon, Oregon. They enjoyed countless friends from a multitude of places. Both old friends and new friends, they cherished these relationships and spoke often of the friendships.

A graveside service for both Marvin and Pat on April 28 at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.

Laura L. Mitchell Willow

Hermiston Feb. 26, 1929 - March 6, 2018

Laura L. Mitchell Willow, 89, of Hermiston died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Hermiston. She was born Feb. 26, 1929, in Kelso, Wash. Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Jane Elizabeth Akers

Boardman Jan. 10, 1943 - Feb. 17, 2018

Jane Elizabeth Akers, 75, of Boardman died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at her home. She was born Jan. 10, 1943, in Lufkin, Texas. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 10 at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Boardman. Buns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.

Jared Wayne Bowling

Hermiston May 1, 1984 - March 9, 2018

Jared Wayne Bowling, 33, of Hermiston died Friday, March 9, 2018, in Portland. He was born May 1, 1984, in Hermiston. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 14 at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Assembly of God, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Anthony James ‘AJ’ Severs

Mitchell, Neb. Nov. 20, 1963 - March 9, 2018

Former Pendleton resident Anthony James “AJ” Severs, 54, of Mitchell, Neb., died Friday, March 9, 2018, in Portland. He was born Nov. 20, 1963, in San Francisco, Calif. Recitation of the rosary will be held Saturday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pendleton, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Echo Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Milton A. “Milt” Barron was born on March 2, 1929, in Dansville, New York, to parents Arthur Isaac and Mildred Somers Barron. He died on March 8, 2018, at his home in Hermiston, Oregon, at the age of 89 years.

Milt was raised on Maple Grove Farm near Nunda, New York. He graduated from Nunda High School in 1948 and served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany until his honorable discharge in 1952.

Milt moved west and worked on the construction of Brownlee Dam where he met Shirley Marie Blank. They were united in marriage on August 17, 1957, in Reno, Nevada. Milt worked for Roger’s Construction building freeway from California to Idaho, including the construction of Interstate 84. They settled in Hermiston, Oregon, in 1965 and built their home in 1968. In 1980 they founded Bare-Wite Construction; their family operated the paving and excavating business until retiring in 2001.

Milt was an avid hunter and reader who enjoyed fishing, farming, his farm animals, riding his ATV and, above all, cherished time with his family.

He is survived by his children: Keith (Teresa) Howard of Florida, Gregory (Carma) Barron of Irrigon, Kathleen (Mark) Wilkerson of Pendleton, Tami (Mark) Watson of Umatilla, Joan (Tim) Reese of Ritter, Kipp Barron of Umatilla, Anita (David) Baumgart of Irrigon, and Jason (Mindy) Barron of Hermiston; 27 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister Alida (Bob) LaDelfa, Mt. Morris, N.Y.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Milt was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Marie Barron; his parents; his parents-in-law; daughter-in-law Kimberly Barron; grandson Matthew Jason Barron; and sisters Mary, Athrena and Evelyn.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Burial with military honors will follow at the Sunset Hills Cemetery, Umatilla, Oregon.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.

Anthony James “AJ” Severns of Mitchell, Nebraska, former Pendleton, Oregon, resident, was born on November 20, 1963, in San Francisco, California, to parents James J. Severns Jr. and Blanche Cecilia Faro Severns. He died on March 9, 2018, in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 54 years.

AJ attended schools in Pendleton and then joined the United States Army where he trained to become and x-ray technician. After his honorable discharge he worked as a x-ray technician in Tacoma and Enumclaw, Washington. AJ then worked in medical coding and transcription for several years. He has lived in Nebraska for the past nine years where he studied theology .

AJ was an active member of the Boys Scouts as a youth. He enjoyed making beaded jewelry and rosaries, traveling and sewing, as well as helping and working with others.

He is survived by his parents James Jr. and Blanche Severns; brothers Thomas Severns, Gerald (Tracy) Severns and William (Judy) Severns; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

AJ was preceded in death by his grandparents James Sr. and Effie Severns, and Louis and Frances Faro.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 800 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton, Oregon, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Echo Cemetery, Echo, Oregon.

Those who wish may make contributions in AJ’s memory to the American Cancer Society.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.

Kelly L. Ham

Umatilla Aug. 2, 1957 - March 10, 2018

Kelly L. Ham, 60, of Umatilla died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at his home. He was born Aug. 2, 1957, in La Grande. A celebration of life gathering will be announced. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Daisy P. Burton

Hermiston Dec. 28, 1967 - March 9, 2018

Daisy P. Burton, 50, of Hermiston died Friday, March 9, 2018, in Hermiston. She was born Dec. 28, 1967, in the Philippines. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, March 17 at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Assembly of God Church. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Joann York-Norman announces her sudden passing, on January 15, 2018, at the age of 75.

Donna was born on March 14, 1942, in Klamath Falls, Ore., to Donavon and Lorraine Hall. They moved to Vale, Ore., at an early age, but she was afforded the opportunity to travel throughout her youth, which drove her desire to continually be on the move enjoying new adventures. She loved taking road trips, preparing homemade travel snacks and simply singing along to the radio. Her passion was spending time with family and friends, reading, playing card games, sharing stories and relaxing.

Her life journey brought her to Hermiston, Ore., in the early ’90s, where she and her husband opened Rogers Appliance and were proud business owners for over 20 years. She retired in 2014 and enjoyed spending her winters in Yuma, Ariz., as a fun-loving “snowbirder.”

Donna was a beloved daughter, sister, mother and wife, touching numerous others with her kindness and ability to see the good in all people. Her positive outlook on life was an inspiration to everyone she knew and called friend.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Donavon Hall and Lorraine Palmer, and her big brother Perry Dwayne Galloway.

Donna is lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend of 28 years, Roger Norman; sisters Janice Hamner and Linda Glen; brothers Bob Hall and Edward Palmer; four children, Robert (Bob) Rumsey from her first marriage to Ron Woodie, Candace (Candy) Woodruff and Nick Rumsey from her second marriage to Bob Rumsey, and William (Don) York from her third marriage to John York; three stepchildren; six grandchildren, Amber Rumsey, Megan Rumsey, Charles Brazeau, Courtney Rumsey, Elizabeth York and Carleen Breece; 13 stepgrandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; longtime friends Annette, Jeff and Elisha Adkins; and countless others that she touched along the way.

A Celebration of Donna’s life will be held in Seaside, Oregon, on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at the Best Western Inn, 414 N. Prom, Seaside, OR 97138 at 11:30 a.m. Oceanside services will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Donna may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Melvin R. “Mel” Tompkins

Hermiston

April 8, 1940 - March 12, 2018

Melvin R. “Mel” Tompkins , 77, died Monday, March 12, 2018, at his home in Hermiston. He was born April 8, 1940, in Deary, Idaho. Services are pending. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Donald L. Ledbetter

Plymouth, WA

April 28, 1942 - March 12, 2018

Donald L. Ledbetter, 75, died on Monday, March 12, 2018, at his home in Plymouth, Washington. He was born April 28, 1942, in Archey, Arkansas. A memorial service is Saturday, March 17 at 3 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Donald L. Ledbetter was born April 28, 1942, in Archey, Arkansas, the son of Emmitt and Cleo (Hooper) Ledbetter. He died on March 12, 2018, at his home in Plymouth, Wash., at the age of 75.

At the age of six, Don moved with his family to Kimberly, Idaho, where he attended school and graduated from high school in 1960. After high school, he served in the Idaho National Guard from 1960 thru 1964.

Don owned a small trucking business and worked in construction before beginning his career in the potato business. His first job was with J.R. Simplot in Burley, Idaho. He then moved to Prince Edward Island, Canada, in 1976 and worked in the potato industry in Canada for eight years. He moved back to the U.S. in the mid-1980s and worked for Lamb Weston in the Boardman and Hermiston areas. He retired from Lamb Weston in 2005. He has resided in Plymouth, Wash., for the past 10 years.

Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, tinkering with cars, construction projects and was an avid sports enthusiast. He was a lifelong member of the Elks Lodge in Jerome, Idaho, and a life member of the NRA. He loved his grandkids dearly, was known by them as “Papa Don” and enjoyed going to all their sports events and birthdays.

Don married Sandra Rupert in Jerome, Idaho, on September 1, 1962.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandra; sons Danny (Ellen) Ledbetter of Indiana and Mike (Stacey) Ledbetter of Hermiston; daughter Wendy (Gene) Garrett of Plymouth, Washington; five sisters, Rose, Ruth, Sadie, Iris and Mary; 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon.

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Dale T. Ingle

Hermiston Sept. 28, 1926 - March 14, 2018

Dale T. Ingle, 91, of Hermiston died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Hermiston. He was born Sept. 28, 1926, in Mt. Vernon, Ore. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com

Julia K. Ramirez

Irrigon Dec. 30, 1950 - March 15, 2018

Julia K. Ramirez, 67, of Irrigon died Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Kennewick, Wash. She was born Dec. 30, 1950, in Bend. A private family gathering will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Carol Krause

Stanfield Dec. 28, 1928 - March 19, 2018

Carol Krause, 89, of Stanfield died Monday, March 19, 2018, at her home. She was born Dec. 28, 1928, in Concord, Calif. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 24 at 1 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church, 350 N. Sherman St., Stanfield. A private burial was in Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.