Contributed PhotoDoreene Franson Livermore

May 17, 1920 – Sept. 28, 2018

Delta May Rude, 98, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed into eternity Sept. 28, at her residence in Ontario, OR, with loved ones at her side. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) at the John Day United Methodist Church, 126 NW Canton St., John Day, OR, on Friday, Oct. 26. Laypersons Sherry Feiger, Shermayne Boethin and Becky Carey will be officiating. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory in La Grande is in charge of arrangements. A meal will follow the service. Delta was born on May 17, 1920, in Ontario, Oregon to Charles L. Kelso and Nina R. Baker Kelso. She attended various schools throughout the Treasure Valley, graduating from Caldwell High in 1938. She then attended beauty school where she earned her state beautician license. Her 62-year marriage began Dec. 27, 1941, when she married Robert (Bob) Rude in Weiser, ID. They became parents of four children, one of whom died in infancy. Delta was ambitious and had several jobs during her years of employment, most notably at Grant County Bank and as secretary at Prairie City High School. She was very active in Eastern Star for 66 years and was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church and its women’s group; she was a committed Christian. Following retirement, she and Bob discovered the world of golf and loved the game. She became an avid, excellent player at the John Day Golf Course and gained many friends during the time spent there. She continued to play after her move to Ontario in 2004 and made numerous new friends in the Ontario Golf Ladies Association. Her move to Ontario opened a new circle of good friends. She continued to be active in the United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. As a volunteer in the gift shop at Holy Rosary Hospital (now St. Al’s), she encountered and mastered challenges and gained friends as she enjoyed her new experience. With all of her accomplishments, her family was always her most prized. Delta’s survivors include daughters, Leslie Olson (Gary), Rebecca/Beck Morgan (Ron); son, Robbie Rude; sister, Melba Shaver (Dean); grandchildren, Chris Gibson, LeAnne Flodstrom, Stephanie Navarrete, Eric & Nick Morgan, Travis & Tim Rude; 14 precious great-grandchildren; special nephew, Scott (Carol) Franks, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews, whom she loved. Preceding Delta in death, included her parents; her husband, Bob; infant son, Eric; daughter-in-law, Janet Rude; sister, Ethel Franks; and brothers, Milo, Wilbert & Orval Kelso. In lieu of flowers, Delta requested donations be made to Star Chapter #69, Order of the Eastern Star (O.E.S.). Checks made payable to Star Chapter, can be sent to: Leslie Olson, 2040 Bonnie Drive, Payette, ID 83661. Donations will then be forwarded to a state project supported by O.E.S. Family members want to express their appreciation for all those at Dorian Place Assisted Living in Ontario who made her 4.5 years as a resident very pleasant and comfortable; she was treated with respect and loving care. Thanks to her physician, Dr. John Phillips, for caring for and about her through her years in Ontario. Heart-n-Home Hospice was very helpful in the last week of her life as well. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.

—Paid for by the family of Delta Rude.

April 26, 1936 – Sept. 14, 2018

Janet was born in Fox OR on April 26, 1936 as the oldest child to Bud and Osie Engle. Janet lived her younger years in Redmond and moved to Monument in 1946. She attended elementary school at the Cottonwood schoolhouse.

Janet had fond memories of her childhood on Cottonwood, including riding horseback to school as well as eventually driving other kids to school. She attended Monument high school and she graduated in 1954. Janet enjoyed horseback riding as a kid and served on the Spray rodeo court.

Janet married Earl Lewis in August 1954. They had four children together. They divorced in 1973.

Janet lived in Monument until 1975 when she relocated to Pendleton where Janet and Lester Hardin spent the majority of the next 40 years until Lester’s death in August 2014.

Janet owned and operated the Little Club restaurant in Pendleton for a number of years and had people driving for 100’s of miles for her homemade cinnamon rolls. Her door was always open to everyone, and you never left hungry. She could create a feast fit for a king from seemingly empty cupboards.

Janet resided between Pendleton and Bend for the last four years.

Janet enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with Lester’s job, she loved cooking, crocheting and more than anything loved her family.

Between Janet and Lester they had eight children. Sandy Gandee of Sugar Hill, Georgia; Marlene Lewis of Bend OR; Valerie Hardin of Cartersville, Georgia; Donald “Buddy” Lewis of Umatilla, OR; Darrell Lewis, deceased; Julie Hardin of Walla Walla, WA; Earlene Dillard of Bend, OR; and Vicki Swenson of Tuscon, AZ.

And finally not by blood but most certainly family, Chris, Kathy, Zeth, and Kate Allen of Pendleton. Janet had numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews as well as cousins. Janet is also survived by a brother, Gary & Patti Engle of Monument and sister Judy & Will Martin of John Day.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lester Hardin, parents Bud and Osie Engle, son Darrell Lewis, brother Gayle Engle and grandson Casey Spivey.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Monument Senior Center.

Memorial contributions can be made to

Partners In Care Hospice House

2075 NE Wyatt Ct

Bend Or 97701

— Paid for by the family of Janet Hardin.

Nov. 23, 1934 – Oct. 1, 2018

Doreene “Dode” Livermore, of Deary, ID, died Monday, Oct. 1, the Purity Adult Family Home in Pullman, WA; she was 83. Doreene Lee Livermore (née Franson) was born Nov. 23, 1934 in Bandon, Oregon to Daniel Brer and Hannah Nay Franson. She was the ninth of ten children, the youngest being her twin sister, Loreene Dee. Known as Dode to her friends, she was a 1953 graduate of Bandon High School. That same year, she met and married Ernest Livermore in Prairie City, Oregon, where they raised four children. Dode remained in the John Day area until 2001 when she retired from working at the Malheur National Forest to move closer to family in Deary, Idaho. Dode was a strong, loyal and principled person who loved a good joke. She enjoyed cooking, canning, preserving (her pickles and tomatoes will be sorely missed), getting up early to enjoy her coffee, watching the birds out her window and spending time with her favorite dog, Bo. Always an athlete at heart, she enjoyed attending local high school sports and rooting for the Oregon Ducks and Washington State Cougars. Dode is preceded in death by her nine siblings and her husband, Ernie. She is survived by her children Barbara Peringer (Paul), Gary Livermore (Rhonda), Brenda Proctor (Denny), and Jim Livermore (Jones); ten grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Dode will be buried next to Ernie, her husband of 47 years, at a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Avon Cemetery in Avon, Idaho. A reception and dinner will follow at the Deary Community Center.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Humane Society of the Palouse (http://www.humanesocietyofthepalouse.org/).

Arrangements have been entrusted to Short’s Funeral Chapel, Moscow, and online condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.net.

— Paid for by the family of Doreene Franson Livermore.

Sept. 14, 1942 – Sept. 16, 2018

Charles C. London Jr., died unexpectedly in Keizer, Oregon on Sept. 16, at the age of 76. Charles is survived by his wife of 47 years Susan; his daughters, Tricia (Ray), Simone, and Melissa (Jeremy); his grandchildren Cassie, Heather, Anne, Sebastion, Michelle, Elijah, Ashlie, Tyler and Avery; and his great grandchildren Theodore and Liana. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Celestine London, his brother Dennis London, his sister Sherry Pryor and his granddaughter Danielle Busby. Charles was born on Sept. 14, 1942, in Modesto, CA to Charles and Celestine London. He graduated from Los Banos High School in 1960. Charles was drafted into the Army in 1964. During his term of service, he spent two and a half years as a combat medic in Vietnam. Before coming home, Charles received three purple hearts, a bronze star, and an air medal with 86 clusters. Charles married Susan on July 3, 1971, in Reno, NV. Charles and Susan moved to Oxnard, CA in 1972 where Charles returned to college and worked as an armed patrolman for a local security company. Later, Charles worked as a union shingler. In 1979, Charles and Susan moved to Prairie City in order to have a better life and area for their three daughters to grow up. After moving to Prairie City, Charles began working for the Grant County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff in the jail. Charles retired in 2005 as a Correctional Corporal, from the Sheriff’s Office with more than 20 years of service. Charles also worked as a reserve police officer for the Prairie City Police Department for more than 15 years. Charles spent approximately 3 years as a volunteer with the Grant County Ambulance Service and several years as a volunteer with SABRA (Society Against Battery Rape and Abuse). Charles and Susan moved to Keizer, OR in 2007 to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren. They were blessed with a magical marriage of 47 plus years. He was an amazing husband and father. His daughters remember him as being “perfect”. He was quick to remind them on a regular basis of his perfect status. They also remember him as a kind, patient, loving father who would do anything for them. Charles raised his daughters to believe they could accomplish anything they set their minds to. He was incredibly proud of all of his daughters and who they have become. He was always there to listen, console, give an encouraging word, or to help set them straight if they were going the wrong direction. Charles was an avid reader, hunter, marksman and a member of BPOE (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) for more than 35 years. He was rarely seen without a coffee cup in his hand and was quick with a smile. An interment, with full military honors, is scheduled for 1:30 pm on Friday, Oct. 19, at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. A casual reception at Ringo’s Tavern (4170 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303) will take place on Saturday, Oct. 20 beginning at 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Charles’ life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Make a Wish Foundation of Oregon or to a charity of your choice. Condolences can be sent to: http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/Charles-C-London-JR/homepage.aspx . The family would like to thank the Keizer Fire Department and Salem Hospital for their efforts and care.

—Paid for by the family of Charles London.

May 20, 1920 – Sept. 15, 2018

Merrill McKern was born on the family ranch west of Mt. Vernon May 20, 1920 to parents Jay and Jessie Stormer-McKern,. His youth included all of the usual fun, outdoor Grant County pursuits as well as ranch chores. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School as valedictorian in his class of nine seniors. He had a lot of help from his kid sister Wilma who was paid – occasionally – to catch his horse for him so he could ride to class in style. Merrill went to Western Oregon College in Monmouth for 2 1/3 years until Pearl Harbor. He then promptly enlisted in the Navy with buddy Dale Morris “because the line for the Marines was too long”. He served as a radio operator on the submarine tender U.S.S. Fulton in Brisbane, Australia, until selected for Midshipman’s School at Columbia University. After commissioning in 1943, he married Lois Bowerly of Mohawk, Oregon, in Norfolk, Virginia with sister Charlyne and her husband Jim Rutter, also a Navy officer, in attendance. He then was assigned as radio officer on the destroyer U.S.S. Fitch in Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific theaters of war, including being right off shore at Utah Beach on D-Day. He was on his ship in Tokyo Bay at war’s end. Not quite sailing around the world, he missed transiting the Indian Ocean (but did not miss it much!). After finishing his bachelor’s degree at University of Oregon post war, he taught in Mt. Vernon (1948-1950) and then Eugene schools. He earned his master’s degree while teaching full time and was an elementary school principal for over 25 years until retirement. He and his family were frequent visitors in Grant County over the years and his sons still own a part of the Century Farm homesteaded by his great grandparents, Wells Willcott and Eva Allen Stone. Nephew Neil and Jan Bauer own and operate most of the rest of that “since 1882” holding. He enjoyed ocean salmon fishing on his boat at Florence, geology and rock collecting, baking lip smacking desserts such as mincemeat pie, beach combing, Jack Russell terriers and making up original puns and jokes. Merrill passed peacefully of complications of advanced age at Laurel Parc senior living center in Portland on Sept. 15 where he and his wife of 51 years had lived since 2015, previously living in Eugene. He is survived by his wife, Joann, of Portland, and sister Wilma Bauer of Mt. Vernon. And by son Craig and daughter Kay of Eugene, son Roy of Junction City, Joann’s daughters Mary and Anne of Portland; and all their spouses. In addition, by eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Charlyne Rutter, brother Melvin “Shorty” McKern, many other Grant County kin and his first wife Lois Bowerly McKern. His cremains with be placed in the columbarium at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland on Oct. 22, at 2:30 p.m. with military honors. Later memorials will be arranged for family and friends in Eugene, Florence and Mt. Vernon.

Paid for by the family of Merrill McKern.

Nov. 2, 1935 – Sept. 30, 2018

With the love and support of many family members, Rod Miller, 82, of Baker City, has found peace and serenity with the Lord. He passed away peacefully on Sept. 30 while living at Meadow Brook Place Assisted Living. As per his request, there will be no funeral service. Rod was born Nov. 1, 1935 to Roland and Martha Miller in Stevenson, WA. Rod attended the Cascade Locks, OR grade school and High School then attended Oregon State University, graduating in 1958 as a Range and Wildlife Biologist. Shortly after graduating from OSU Rod and Bernie wed in June 1958. From January 1959 to January 1961 Rod served in the US Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA. There, Rod and Bernie had their first child, Scot Miller. After his service to the military, Rod and Bernie moved to John Day where Rod began his career as a Range and Wildlife Biologist for the United States Forest Service. While in John Day, the family grew with the birth of Karen (Miller) Phillips ‘62, Kevin Miller ‘65 and Lori (Miller) Smith ‘68. The family of six then moved to Baker City in June 1971 where Rod continued his 33-year career with the Wallowa Whitman National Forest, retiring in 1989. Outside of his career with the Forest Service, Rod and Bernie spent much of their time advocating with other parents and families of children with special needs for programs and services of inclusion and support for children with disabilities. He and Bernie were very involved with, then ARC, and raising funds with “Hike Bike”. It wasn’t long after that, with the help of the community, children with special needs had a place within the Baker County school system to gain an education and skills which then became a much larger organization: “Step Forward”. Rod also played a role with the Powder River Sportsman’s Club, organizing for several years the well-known “Crab Feed”. Rod was preceded in death by his son Kevin Miller; both parents and his older brother Gerald Miller. Rod is survived by his wife Bernie Miller of 60 years, as of June 7; son Scot; daughters Karen and Lori; Grandchildren, Erik, Ethan and Amy Miller, Sean Conley, Derek Phillips, and Travis, Tanner, Adam and Amanda Smith; 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Heart n’ Home Hospice and to all of the staff for the wonderful care given to Rod while living at Meadow Brook. During this extremely difficult time of his passing, you all were so loving and kind. Thank you. For those who would like to make a memorial donation in honor of Rod the family suggests Step Forward in memory of his son, Kevin Miller through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, PO Box 543, Halfway, Oregon 97834. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com

— Paid for by the family of Rod Miller.