Obituaries for the day of June 22, 2009

Sheryl M. Aday

La Grande

1957-2009

Sheryl M. Aday, 52, of La Grande, died June 17. A memorial celebrating her life will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Loveland Funeral Chapel.

Sheryl was born March 9, 1957, in Multnomah County. In 1989 she moved to La Grande, where she was employed at New Day Enterprises.

She was a collector of dolls and bunnies and had a passion for fashion. Sheryl’s surroundings always reflected her warmth and eye for beautiful decor and flowers. A day would not pass by without her indulging in ice cream.

Sheryl was very selective of her friends, but those she invited into her social circle were very dear to her.

In lieu of memorial contributions, flowers may be sent to her memorial service.

Melvin Curtis Divine

Formerly of Cove

1930-2009

Melvin Curtis Divine, 79, of Pendleton and formerly of Cove, died June 15.

A funeral service took place June 18 at the Pendleton Pioneer Chapel. Interment was at the Skyview Cemetery.

Known as Curt, he was born April 21, 1930, in Pawnee County, Okla., to Emmett and Cuba (Marrs) Divine. Curt served in the Coast Guard from Nov. 1949 to June 1950. On Sept., 3, 1952, he married Peggy Ewy in Huntsville, Ariz.

The family has lived in the area since 1973. Curt owned and operated Zigman’s Flowers in Pendleton from 1976 to 1992.

Survivors include his children and their spouses, Judith Divine of Pendleton, Sandra and William Belk of Las Vegas, and Tony and Jana Divine of Pendleton; sisters, June Broyles of Enid, Okla., and Melva Penrod of Yukon, Okla. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Verlin and Owen Divine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for crippled children.