Howard Bailey, Professor Emeritus

Dr. Bailey was born Nov. 5, 1925 in Iowa and after a life of activities and accomplishments, passed away in Island City on Oct. 15, 2021. Dr. Bailey served in the U.S. Army from 1944-46. He later earned his doctorate of mathematics and began teaching math and computer sciences at Eastern, starting in 1957 and retiring in 1983. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the math department and director of computer sciences. Dr. Bailey continued working under contract for the University through 1990, providing training and support to staff as new computers were set up.

In addition to his great service to the University, Howard was involved in numerous professional organizations and was instrumental in the organization of the Oregon Council of Computer Education (now known as the National Council for Computer Education) as well as growing the organization which would become the Northwest Council for Computer Education.

Dr. Bailey married Victoria “Vickie” (Montes) Bartmess in June of 1974 and the two enjoyed being active with their horses on pack trips throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Vickie also worked at Eastern for many years and fondly described Howard as having helped personnel “give up the typewriters,” working through the “many tears shed!” She noted her husband as being ‘integral in bringing computers to the college campus.’

Throughout his life, Dr. Bailey remained active in a variety of organizations, launching the Blue Mountain Back Country Horsemen (now, Blue Mountain Back Country Riders), the Oregon Back Country Horsemen, Union County Search and Rescue, American Diabetes Association Oregon Trail Chapter, Blue Mountain Humane Association, volunteer of the Memorial Library, and more.

��ݮ��Ƶ would like to recognize Dr. Howard Bailey, Professor Emeritus, and thank him for his many years of service and tremendous accomplishments he brought to Eastern. We are proud and honored to have him and his wife as part of the Mountaineer family.

Vickie Bailey passed away on January 13, 2023, still continuing to support the work of EOU and the EOU Foundation.

J. Douglas Campbell, Professor Emeritus

Dr. Campbell was born Feb. 28, 1938 in California and passed away in La Grande on Jan. 16, 2023. After having earned a doctorate degree from Oregon State University, Campbell moved to La Grande in 1962 where he spent 39 years teaching organic chemistry at ��ݮ��Ƶ. In June of 1986, Campbell married Carol Hofmann.

After a long and successful career of teaching, Doug and Carol opened the beloved and charming ‘McGlasson’s Stationery’ store in downtown La Grande for many years before the two fully embraced retirement. Doug was active in many organizations throughout the community including the La Grande Downtown Association, the community choir and Blue Mountain Barbershop singers, Lions Club, American Chemical Society, Alpha Kappa Psi, as well as Sigmi Xi. He devoted his time to the United Methodist Church and the Wallowa Lake Methodist Church Camp. He loved traveling and conducted a sabbatical in Kenya, and truly loved hiking, hiking and climbing mountains to spending nearly every day on the hills near La Grande.

��ݮ��Ƶ would like to recognize Dr. J. Douglas Campbell, Professor Emeritus, and thank him for his many years of service and tremendous accomplishments he brought to Eastern. We are proud and honored to have him and his family as part of the Mountaineer family.

Robert “Bob” Moody

Bob Moody, longtime supporter of EOU and past president of the EOU Foundation, as well as a wonderful community partner, passed on December 28, 2022 at the age of 90.

Moody and his wife, Bev, came to La Grande in 1974, when he was asked to be the publisher of The Observer, a position in which he served until 1997. Moody worked in the newspaper industry since 1943, at age 11, when he started as a carrier and was later promoted to a director position while still in high school. Les Schwab, who founded one of the nation’s most successful tire companies, provided career guidance to Moody during his early career days when Moody worked for Schwab. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-54 and returned to the newspaper business once again.

Just as much as his career was impacted by his friendly, kind, and caring demeanor, was his role and service with community organizations. He served as a member of the Union Co. Chamber of Commerce, an active Boy Scout volunteer, the Union Co. Youth Services Commission Board, the Union Co. Smoke Management Committee, the La Grande Community Library Foundation, and the EOU Foundation’s executive board for many years.

Bob and Bev established the “Bob and Bev Moody Scholarship” with the EOU Foundation to support single parents in achieving their dream of a college education.  The two, married over 67 years, recognize the ever-changing world for technology and education, alike, and were intent on helping people who need help.

Sam Saunders, Ph.D.

Dr. Saunders was born on February 24, 1931, and passed on January 22, 2023, leaving a legacy of passion, enthusiasm, and wide range of interests.

Dr. Sam Saunders and his wife established a scholarship with the EOU Foundation, the Sam C. and Ruth Ann Saunders Scholarship, to support students pursuing studies in science, technology, and mathematics. Born in Richland, Oregon, Sam’s intellectual gifts were noticed from an early age. He attended ��ݮ��Ƶ (then, “College”), graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree, and earned a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Washington in 1952. Two years later, Sam met his wife, Ruth Ann, and the two married in 1954.

Saunders spent many years working for Boeing in the Scientific Research Laboratories (BSRL) with many contributions to theories regarding aircrafts, before joining Washington State University as a faculty in 1972 until his retirement in 1996.

Outside of work, Dr. Saunders had many interests, including the science and metallurgy of Japanese katana, even organizing exhibits of Samurai Art and Armor at both WSU and the Bellevue Art Museum. He was also a devoted and respectful member of the Porsche Club, enjoying the craftsmanship and engineering of the cars. He was a Shakespearean and could recite many sonnets from memory alone. Dr. Saunders was also a fan and lover of music and opera, which he enjoyed with his wife.

Umatilla Superintendent George Fenton, ’57 and ’60, was recognized in Oregon House Continuing Resolution (HCR 13) for his years of service.

Russell Fecht, ’99, superintendent of Pershing County School District in Lovelock, Nevada, was named the 2022 Nevada Superintendent of the Year.

Gary Will, ’00, of Forest City, Iowa, accepted the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Waldorf University.

Jorge Pulleiro, ’08, was named Idaho’s 2021 Teacher of the Year for his work leading a dual immersion Spanish Language Arts program at Wood River Middle School in Hailey. He was also recently named to the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual list of Great Immigrants, Great Americans. This year, Pulleiro will be moving to a new role as the Associate Principal at Twin Falls High School.

Lynette Longchamps, ’16, was named the 2021 Shoshone School District Teacher of the Year.

Emeritus Professor George Venn was highlighted in a short documentary about his career as a writer, poet and fixture in western American literature. A full-length feature documentary is currently in the works.

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Obituaries

Leslie Randall, ’88

Adapted from The Daily Evergreen.

Leslie Randall, ’88, passed away in March, leaving behind a legacy in Native medical research and advocacy for education.

After dropping out of high school, Randall earned her GED and then attended St. Edward’s University in Texas, but moved back to the Nez Perce reservation in Idaho before completing her studies. Randall was a single mother when she completed her degree in nursing from EOU.

She went on to earn a doctorate in nursing from Washington State University, and focused on maternal-child health among Indigenous communities. Randall’s oldest son died in 2009, which increased her interest in maternal healthcare.

She worked in Arizona on the Navajo Indian Reservation as a labor and delivery nurse, and traveled as far as Hawaii, South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa to provide healthcare.

Randall co-founded the Native Research Network in 1997. The organization created a community of researchers for Native Americans across the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and Canadian First Nations.

Distinguished alumnus Skye Fitzgerald, ’93, was nominated for his second Academy Award in the Best Documentary (Short Subject) category for his latest film, “Hunger Ward.”

Darin Tankersley, ’01, was hired to serve as Chief of Medical Center Administration and Operations with The Permanente Medical Group . He has been a leader in numerous aspects of our COVID-19 response in Northern California. In addition to his business degree from EOU, he holds an MBA and a Ph.D. from Bellevue University.

Miguel Bautista, ’11, earned a Ph.D. from Capella University in Public Safety with specialization in Emergency Management. Findings from his research may provide insight into safety program development to reduce rates of injury and death among U.S. firefighters. In addition to working full-time as Deputy Fire Marshal for Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, he’s also an adjunct instructor for EOU’s Fire Services Administration and  Emergency Medical Services Administration programs.

Victoria Davis, ’16, has applied her fine art and psychology degrees, and is now practicing as a Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a High School Counselor in Los Angeles: “I’ve noticed in your magazine you follow-up on how people have used their EOU degrees.  I wanted to offer an update to show how much I appreciate my undergrad education at EOU and how it has helped me get to where I am today.”

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Obituaries

Distinguished Alumnus Captain Milburn J. “Mel” Holmes, ’61, passed away peacefully in February 2021, at 82 years old.

Born and raised in La Grande, he became the first recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from EOU in 2006.

Mel entered the Navy Flight Training Program in 1961, and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1963. During his career, Mel flew the F-4 “Phantom” and participated in three cruises in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He received 18 medals and commendations throughout his service.

Mel was one of the original founders of the legendary Navy Fighter Weapons School, better known as “TOPGUN.” He completed his naval career as the Commanding Officer of a reserve F-4 Fighter Squadron. After his retirement as a 747 captain from Northwest/Delta Airlines, he established a premier flight school in California.

Faculty and Friends

Natalie K. Carey

William F. Howell

David E. Kerley

Michael Williams

Alumni

1940s and 50s

Clarice Poor, ’43

Barbara J. Richman, ’49

Thomas W. Taylor, ’50

James W. Wiseman, ’55

Gaylord Salter, ’56

Bernard E. Damon, ’57

Nicholas J. Eddy, ’57

Karen McGillivray, ’58

R. Verle A. Bechtel

1960s

Michael Tolar, ’60

Harley Derrick, ’61

Milburn J. Holmes, ’61

Ella Mae Watson, ’61

Kenneth G. Johnson, ’63

Charles J. Chapman, ’66

Cathey J. Correa, ’66

Robert R. Hall, ’69

1970s

Cliff Smith, ’70

Larry H. Masters, ’71

Linda C. Bricker, ’72

Merrie Hensley, ’76

William B. Johnson, ’76

David D’Avanzo, ’77

Herschel D. Malone, ’77

Roger V. Williams, ’78

1980s and 90s

David H. Payne, ’88

Gary K. Roberts, ’94

Lorenzo J. DelCurto, ’98

2000s and 2010s

Lorna M. Spain, ’02

Devin A. Seibel, ’08

Kimberly M. Cloud, ’13

Trisha Harshberger, ’09, married Josh Stout on May 5, 2020 in La Grande.

Accomplishments

After 43 years in journalism, Dan Bain, ’73, retired from The News-Review in Roseburg. His media career began at a small radio station in La Grande and saw his footage featured on nationwide broadcasts.  

Mary Strode, ’82, retired from the California Department of Public Health after a long career of leadership and service to the public. She looks forward to enjoying her animals, friends and family, and also her favorite pastimes such as travel, camping, kayaking and the outdoors.

J.T. Higgins, ’89, was inducted into the Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame. 

Heather Moon, ’98, Chair of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Lewis-Clark State College played an important role in Idaho’s response to COVID-19. Moon helped develop mathematical models to show the positive effects of social distancing practices. 

Columba Jones, ’06, has returned to her other alma mater, Hood River Valley High School to serve as interim principal, and the school’s first biracial principal.  

Imbler High School agricultural sciences teacher JD Cant, ’10, was named InterMountain Teacher of the Year and is in the running for the statewide title. 

Victoria Davis, ’16, is practicing as a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a high school counselor in Los Angeles. “I appreciate my undergrad education at EOU and how it has helped me get to where I am today,” she said. 

Kendra De Hoog, ’19, earned her second bachelor’s degree (nursing) from the Oregon Health and Science University, and less than a year later she’s helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic as an emergency department (ED) nurse at the St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton.

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Obituaries

Randy Dolven, ’67, the retired Kamiakin High School teacher, coach and administrator died on March 13 at the age of 74. 

At 6-foot-4, Dolven was a star athlete at EOU, playing baseball and basketball. He was inducted into the EOU Hall of Fame in 1989 for baseball, and he is still EOU’s all-time leading career scorer and career rebounding leader for men’s basketball. He was an NAIA honorable mention All-American.

He married his college sweetheart Cheeta in 1968, and then coached EOSC’s junior varsity basketball team for two seasons. At 25 years old, he was hired to teach history and start a boys basketball program at a first-year high school in Kennewick. He eventually became the school’s athletic director, overseeing all athletic teams for eight years. Dolven retired in 2000, but stayed on for five years as a consultant.

“He was the glue for the school, for at least the first 30 years… To this day, he was the guy I would never want to disappoint…. He was my hero,” wrote Dolven’s former player Jeff Morrow.

Summarized from Jeff Morrow’s tribute in the Tri-City Herald. 

Faculty & Friends

Janet Buss

Fanny Fitzgerald

Barbara H. Odegaard

Edwin Sinner

Nayda V. Wiseman

Alumni

1940s

Ruth J. Regnier, ’49

1950s

Eva F. Bay, ’50

Shirley Mallon, ’52

Donald Swart, ’56

Elvin Ballou, ’57

1960s

Clifford E. Corn, ’60

Joan S. Shaw, ’60

Tom Neel, ’61

Gary M. Kuykendall, ’63

Dennis Oliver, ’65

Corrine Wacken, ’65

Treva J. Bakken, ’66

Kaye C. Prouty, ’66

Randy R. Dolven, ’67

Joseph P. Sullivan, ’68

1970s

Cynthia L. Attwood, ’71

Rita Haun, ’71

Steven G. Schiewe, ’72

Bruce L. Hepburn, ’73

1980s

Billie W. Wells, ’80

Sally M. Webb, ’82

Camden G. Baird, ’83

Joann R. Croteau, ’84

Kenneth W. Elder, ’84

Donald Ray Arbogast, ’86

Tara L. Burgess, ’87

Connie Stenlund, ’88

2000s

Joel Royce, ’04

2010s

Kimmy (Moore) Cloud, ’12

Shannon L. Boor, ’17

Weddings

Bren Bletscher, currently studying exercise science at EOU, married Alysa Walden on Oct. 12, 2019 in Georgia.

James Mikel “Jimmy” Roeder, ’12, is engaged to marry Precelia Joann “Pressy” Clay on Aug. 22, 2020 in Milton-Freewater.

Births

Nick Toreson, ’11, and wife Sara welcomed William Theodore Toreson on April 2, 2020.

Accomplishments

Hermiston School District named Tammy Fisher, ’07, its 2020 Educator of the year.

Eddy Ramos, ’18, was hired to teach business and Spanish in Stanfield School District.

Glenda Hyde, ’04, received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences for her work serving Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson and Wheeler counties with food safety and preservation programs, nutrition education and safety, and accidental injury prevention classes.

Rebecca Colton, ’09, defended her thesis in the College Student Services Administration program at Oregon State University on March 13. As a first- generation, non-traditional student, Becca credited EOU with empowering her to expand her goals and become an advocate for impoverished rural students.

The Vale Alumni Association inducted Don M. Wayne, ’72, into its Hall of Fame for his 41-year coaching career in the school district.

Jon Dunaway, ’12, is using his Fire Services Administration degree as the new Fire Marshall in Longview, Wash. He was sworn in on Oct. 30, 2019.

Cory Dunn, ’10, joined Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group as Assistant Vice President
this fall.

Obituaries

EOU Distinguished Alumnus Vern Ellis Bean passed away on Oct. 28, 2019 in Walkersville, Maryland at the age of 82.

Bean attended EOU, and earned a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and doctorate in physics from Brigham Young University. 

He had a notable career as a physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, where he worked with scientists from around the world. NIST awarded him the US Department of Commerce Bronze Medal for his work in high pressure physics.

In 1961, he married Carol Allred, whom he met while both were serving as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Australia. Vern’s job offered numerous opportunities to travel, and Carol frequently accompanied him. 

Vern was predeceased by his wife, parents and siblings. He is survived by four children, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandsons. 

Faculty and Friends

Dr. April J. Plummer

Alumni

1930s

Marjarie L. Jarvis, ’37

1950s

Ruby A. Rohde, ’54

Elizabeth M. Rouse, ’55

Patricia Jenkins, ’57

D. LaVern Partlow, ‘57

Delbert J. Sams, ’58

1960s

George Fenton, ’60

Denny G. Evans, ’67

Loren L. Fihn, ’67

1970s

Beverly A. Ledridge, ’70

Henry W. Thew, ’70

Keith Maddox, ’71 

Gregory W. Royal, ‘72

Joseph M. Yraguen, ’72

Donna R. Patterson, ’73

Dorothy T. Wooters, ’73

Rodney C. Feik, ’74

Marla Kay Rodgers Van Cleave, ’79 

1980s

Martin M. Owens, ’82

1990s

Daniel E. Walchli, ’90

Martha E. Sheetz, ’95

Michelle M. McCoy, ’94

2000s and 2010s

John D. Dick, ’0

Pamela A. Sundean, ’13

BIRTHS
Carolyn, ’19, andTim Olmstead welcomed Olivia Olmsted on Dec. 19, 2018 in Tacoma, Washington.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Robert M. Vancil, ’61, published “April and My Classmates: Growing up in small towns in Northeast Oregon” in 2019.
Dori Kite, ’80, joined Red Chair Gallery in downtown Bend as a member artist. Her sculpture work developed through studying art at EOU.
Sammy Fudge, ’83, was named principal of Hidden Valley Middle School in Roanoke, Virginia. He brings almost 20 years of experience to the position.
Amy Lay’s, ’94, watercolor artwork was exhibited in August at Mountain Trails in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Allen Morris, ’02, exhibited a collection of photographs at the Lee Dam Center for Fine Arts in Marysville, Kansas in August. Now an instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Morris took his first photography class at EOU and grew up in rural Eastern Oregon.
Michelle Jensen, ’06, has begun her first year as principal of Boones Ferry Primary School in Wilsonville.
Deputy Chief Kevin Olson, ’13, retired from Valley Regional Fire Authority in Auburn, Washington after 28 years of service.
Maloree Moss, ’15, started her first season as head girls’ basketball coach at Hermiston High School.
Issac Updike, ’15, placed 8th in men’s steeplechase at the U.S. Track and Field Championships. Now a sponsored athlete based in Alaska, Updike was the NAIA steeplechase champion his senior year and placed 12th at the Olympic Trials in 2016.
Tyler Zyph, ’15, was hired to coach boys’ basketball at Pilot Rock High School.

Obituaries

, ’70, passed away at age 71 on May 1 at his home in La Grande.
He was born in Baker City, and later moved to La Grande. He transferred to EOU in 1967 to play football, and stayed on to complete his master’s degree.
Atkinson worked for Boise Cascade before turning his career toward education. He earned his doctorate and became a Professor Emeritus in business. He was active in the National Wildland Firefighters Association and was a proud member of the Northern Cherokee Nation and a descendent of the Osage Nation.
Atkinson enjoyed hunting, fishing, huckleberry picking, coin collecting, improving his timber property and following his grandson’s baseball games.

, ’69, passed away on April 24, 2019 in Prineville. His longtime friend, author Rick Steber, wrote the following in his memory:
“He cut a wide swath through a colorful life that extended from winning a National Championship as a wrestler, to becoming a timber baron and cattleman who controlled thousands of acres from the Ochoco Mountains to Central and South America. He was honest, hard working and innovative in his thinking. He never backed down from a bully… He was a devoted husband and family man. On his last day, he drove to Lakeview to watch one of his grandsons play baseball. It is hard to lose a friend like Craig; it is harder yet to go on living without him.”

Faculty & Friends
Teddy D. Atkinson, ’70
Joy Jones
Joseph W. Larson

1940s
Denver C. Ginsey, ’47
Emily L. Theodosiou, ’43

1950s
Jim A. Bier, ’57
Donald L. Grieger, ’57
Georgia E. Lind, ’53

1960s
Eleanor G. Brownton, ’67
Patty L. Grimes, ’69
Douglas Romaine, ’63
Randy L. Simmons, ’69
Elton Sorensen, ’62
Barbara Unck, ’64
Faith J. Westenskow, ’60
Craig A. Woodward, ’69

1970s
Bruce D. Craig, ’77
Doris E. Derrick, ’70
Gail L. Horning, ’72
Kathryn A. Merrick, ’73

1980s
Miriam K. Aschim, ’80
Ronald E. Prindle, ’86
Virginia A. Salter, ’89
Gary D. Searles, ’83\

1990s
Ronald S. Blincoe, ’91
Julie R. Gregory, ’92
Kenneth D. Kennedy, ’97
Judy Perkins, ’92
Catherine J. Sass, ’92

2000s
Elizabeth H. Tucker, ’06
Richard F. Zita, ’06\

2010s
Michael J. Berryman, ’11
Lorili L. Mack, ’17

Additional Alumni
Mark Brownton
Derrick A. Coates
Tony Joe Escalera
Elisabeth Foley
Marjorie Masterson
Emory A. Moore
Gordon Osborne

BIRTHS
Derek Kruse and Connie (Nelson) Kruse, ’99, welcomed Hanna Grace Kruse on Oct. 18, 2018 in Oregon City.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Norm Berney, ’68, and Craig Woodward, ’69, have been inducted into the national wrestling Hall of Fame.
Dr. John Nightingale, ’70,recognized with the Humane Hero Award for lifelong dedication ocean conservation work, research and public education.
Skye Fitzgerald’s, ’93, film “Lifeboat” was nominated for the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject. Learn more about his walk on the red carpet at eou.edu/alumni.
Linda Gray McKean, ’03, and Tom Diamond (Emeritus) featured at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center in Baker City, Ore.

Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Terry, ’50, died peacefully at home on Sept. 1, 2018, at the age of 91. He was born in Pine Bluff, Ark., but his grandmother raised him in La Grande. Terry served in the Navy during WWII and returned to Oregon with a football scholarship to the University of Oregon. In the 1940s African-Americans could not live in the dormitories, so he returned to La Grande to live with his grandmother and attend EOU.
The first African-American man to teach in the Seattle School District, he eventually served as the President of Seattle Central Community College and Chancellor of the Seattle Community College System. Many young people in the Mt. Baker neighborhood viewed him as a role model and learned a deep sense of community and responsibility from him.

FACULTY & FRIENDS

Gerald R. Bradshaw
Paul Bruncke
Cristoph Brudi
John Wayne Jambura

ALUMNI

1940s
Kenneth Lilly, ’48
Della Jean Burgess, ’49

1950s
Robert Terry, ’50
Eugene D. Fox, ’51
Burl I. Green, ’54
Col. John Wayne Jambura, Ph.D, ’59

1960s
Robert F. Holznagel, ’60
Harry E. Trump, ’60
Larry G. Miller, ’64
Howard Waterman, ’65
Leah J. Conner, ’66
Edwin W. Hug, ’66
Donald R. Albert, ’67
George D. Patterson, ’69

1970s
Francis X. Miller, ’72
Beverly A. Haynes, ’73
Loren W. White, ’73
Thomas I. Rush, ’75
Julianne E. Colby, ’76
Jeffrey S. Jenkins, ’76

1980s
Joni L. Campbell, ’82
Jeffrey A. Green, ’82
Barbara M. Tipton, ’86
Rita L. Fisher, ’88
Donald R. Harvey, ’88

1990s
Mary C. Janke, ’99

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Kelsha (McCabe) Erickson, ‘12 eloped with Abram Erickson on December 31, 2017 in Bend. Kelsha is a former EOU Alumni Association board member.
Nikki (Osborne) Strock, ’15 and ’16, married Austin Strock, ’17 and ’18, on July 14, 2018 in Selah, Wash. Both the bride and groom earned undergraduate and master’s degrees from EOU.
Sidronio Rangel, ’18, married Karina Gastelum on July 7, 2018 in Fruitland, Idaho. Karina is pursuing a bachelor’s degree at EOU, and Sidronio served as ASEOU President in 2017-18.

BIRTHS
Carrie (Worley) LaMar, ’01, and Bobby LaMar welcomed Anaya LaMar on Nov. 3, 2016 in Portland.
Cory (Nelson) Teckman, ’04, ’06, and Nick Teckman welcomed Tatum V. Teckman on March 5, 2018 in Portland.
Adriana (Mendoza) DalSoglio, ’06, ’08, and Kyle DalSoglio, ’07, ’09,welcomed Mateo DalSoglio on Feb. 6, 2018 in Boise.
Julie (Butterfield) Justesen, ’08, and Zack Justesen welcomed Jaxon Justesen on March 9, 2018.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Don Heuberger, ’76, retired in May after 35 years as head baseball coach and 29 years as athletic director at Regis High School in Salem.
Rusty Bradshaw, ’82, got a publishing deal for his first book, titled, “The Rehabilitation of Miss Little.” A student journalist at EOU and newspaper reporter for 40 years, Bradshaw makes his debut in fiction next year.
Stephanie Bray, ’06, is serving as interim principal at Franklin Elementary School in Pullman, Wash., after teaching first grade in the district. She earned her Master of Arts in Teaching from EOU.
Austie (Gregory) Baird, ’07, ’09, launched A.B.Baird Publishing, which brings undiscovered poets together to achieve their dreams of publication.
Karen Spears Zacharias, ’15, received the 2018 Appalachian Heritage Writer’s Award. In conjunction with the award, her novel Mother of Rain was chosen for this year’s One Book One West Virginia program.

Obituaries

Jennie (McPherren) Messmer, ’96, led a life of public service. She passed away at her home in Silverton on March 11 at age 58 after battling pancreatic cancer.
Born in Eugene in 1960, Jennie met Rhine Messmer at 25 and they got married soon after. Jennie earned her bachelor’s degree and worked in EOU’s distance education department during the 1980s and ’90s. A mother of two, she worked at the League of Oregon Cities and the other local governments. Jennie served as interim city manager for several communities, and received the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award from the PSU Center for Public Service.

FACULTY & FRIENDS

Hary Jack Harmon, La Grande, July 25, 2018
Joseph T. Hart, Sequim, Wash., March 5, 2018
Louis Kollmeyer, Ellensburg, Wash., April 14, 2018
Mary V. Koza, Cove, March 30, 2018
Dwight Lippe, Scottsdale, Ariz., March 29, 2018

ALUMNI

1940s
Homer W. Herald, ’42, Portland, April 20, 2018������
Doris Knighten, ’47, Portland, April 12, 2018
Richard G. Hiatt, ’48, South Jordan, Utah, May 2, 2018

1950s
Mary Lou Gunis, ’55, Oregon City, July 30, 2018
Nora L. Holdman, ’55, Pendleton, July 30, 2018
Kathryn J. Webster, ’57, Eagle, Idaho, July 8, 2018
Ked Dejmal, ’59, Eugene, March 14, 2018
Joe Miller, ’59, Bend, April 9, 2018

1960s
Carol J. Clark, ’60, La Grande, July 3, 2018
William H. Keyser, ’61, Salem, April 12, 2018
Martin L. Jensen, ’67, Renton, Wash., April 13, 2018
Margaret M. Johnston, ’67, Milton Freewater, March 29, 2018
Warren R. Young, ’67, Pendleton, June 12, 2018
Dan E. Cool, ’69, Summerville, March 29, 2018

1970s
Eutiquio M. Elizondo, ’71, Edinburg, Texas, July 5, 2018
Catherine J. Dowrey, ’75, The Dalles, July 1, 2018
Dennis L. Tyler, ’75, Enterprise, June 4, 2018
Ronald R. Cornmesser, ’77, Ontario, March 29, 2018
Miguel L. Reyes, ’78, Woodburn, March 7, 2018

1980s
Richard N. Sorn, ’80, Tillamook, May 6, 2018
Catherine C. Doern, ’82, Portland, July 31, 2018
Stephen Woods, ’84, Estacada, March 23, 2018������
Benjamin F. Hill, ’86, Kennewick, Wash., May 1, 2018

1990s
Florence M. Allen, ’92, Brogan, May 3, 2018
Charles L. Bennett, ’94, Show Low, Ariz., April 29, 2018
Martin C. Cranswick, ’95, Portland, March 7, 2018
Jennie L. Messmer, ’96, Silverton, March 11, 2018

2000s and 2010s
Christopher T. Thornhill, ’08, Atlanta, May 14, 2018
Raquel E. Rolfe, ’11, Spring Hill, Kan., July 25, 2018

]]> /mountaineer-magazine/mountaineer-tracks-2/feed/ 0 /mountaineer-magazine/mountaineer-tracks/ /mountaineer-magazine/mountaineer-tracks/#respond Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:14:41 +0000 /mountaineer-magazine/?p=89 In Memoriam

Maxine Hermens, ’69, passed away Oct. 6, 2017 at age 78 after cardiac arrest at her home in La Grande. Following acute kidney failure while attending her favorite college basketball tournament (WCC), Maxine was on dialysis for two years prior to her death.

Maxine earned a degree in elementary education from the University of Idaho, and in 1960 she met Richard and began a marriage that lasted 56 years. The family moved to La Grande, where she taught as a substitute teacher at various elementary schools. Maxine received her master’s in elementary education from EOU, and went on to work in the registrar’s office for 12 years. She loved working with diverse students and kind coworkers, while also participating in the EOU Faculty Gourmet Club.

She is survived by her husband Richard, sons Leonard and Michael, and daughters Louise and Joyce. Maxine received joy in her life from nine grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate generosity to the ��ݮ��Ƶ Foundation in her name (One University Blvd., La Grande, OR 97850).

Alumni

Beverly P. Adams, Salt Lake City, Dec. 12, 2017
Susana Arroyo, Pendleton, Oct. 13, 2017
Rosemary B. Burton, Provo, April 12,1931
Candy J. Brooks, La Grande, Jan. 1, 2018
Dean C. Diffin, Meridian, Idaho, Nov. 12, 2017
Gladys M. Kelly, Simi Valley, Calif., June 8, 2017
Thomas R. Madden, La Grande, Ore., June 27, 2017
Jeremiah F. McCarthy, La Grande, July 16, 2017

1940s

Richard Taylor, ’41, La Grande, Jan.1, 2018
Muriel M. Danforth, ’47, Pendleton, May 13, 2017
David R. Eshelman, ’47, Tulare, Calif., June 30, 2017
Dona J. Goold, ’47, Beaverton, May 19, 2017
Dorothy Clark, ’48, Jan. 9, 2018
John J. Doherty, ’48, Hermiston, April 7, 2017

1950s

Amelia E. Jossi, ’50, La Grande, Ore. Sept. 19, 2017
Herman R. Lawson, ’50, Eugene, May 11, 2017
Thomas F. Sims, ’51, Eugene, July 2, 2017
Joan M. Sumner, ’51, The Dallas, Nov. 23, 2017
William F. Heizer, ’53, Baker City, Oct 2, 2017
Colleen Eveson, ’55, La Grande, Sept. 5, 2017
Dwain A. Estes, ’57, Portland, July 10, 2017
Dick Nusser, ’59, Enterprise, Oct. 21, 2017

1960s

Richard A. Garbe, ’60, Walla Walla, Wash., Aug. 4, 2017
Robert V. Hubbard, ’60, Ione, Aug. 18, 2017
Clarence M. Bare, ’62, The Dalles, Jan. 8, 2018
Richard L. Barr, ’63, Eugene, Aug. 31, 2017
Thomas F. Beeson, ’64, La Grande, Aug. 16, 2017
Anjeletta S. Clark, ’64, Baker City, May 17, 2017
Myrtha Fields, ’65, John Day, May 30, 2017
Billie Wright, ’69, Gresham, Aug. 18, 2017

1970s

William M. Clements, ’72, Prineville, April 14, 2017
Craig A. Botham, ’74, Cove, Dec. 8, 2017
Marlin R. Griffin, ’79, Payette, Idaho, Jan. 5, 2018
Eugene R. Hirata, ’79, Weiser, Idaho, April 30, 2017

1980s

Terri L. Wilson, ’80, Baker City, Dec. 15, 2017
Meri B. Berberet, ’85, Spokane, Nov. 12, 2017
Eva H. Slinker, ’87, Salem, April 22, 2017

1990’s

Steve James Pitner, ’92, Kennewick, Wash., Dec. 25, 2017
Susan J. Werner, ’95, Baker City, May 16, 2017

2000s

Leslie J. Balsiger, ’01, Cheyenne, Wy. Jan. 5, 2018
Jake D. Watterson, ’01, La Grande, July 21, 2017

2010s

Nancy J. Bruch, ’16, La Grande, Sept. 22, 2017

Faculty & Friends:

Raymond Baum, La Grande, Feb. 9, 2018
Patricia Johnson, Cove, July 22, 2017
Dennis Swanger, Boise, April 25, 2017
Robbie Waller, Dallas, Ore., Jan. 7, 2018

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