Mountaineer Tracks
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 Eastern Oregon University 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
