Jerry Mellinger

Deborah Sue Summers, 58, of Richland, died May 22, 2010, at her home due to kidney cancer.

Her memorial service will be Friday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Halfway. Everyone is invited to a reception following the service at the Presbyterian Fellowship Hall.

Deborah was born July 4, 1951, in San Diego, one of three daughters born to Barbara and Ralph D'Adamo.

She was raised and educated in San Diego before moving to Portland in the early 1970s. After working for a time at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland she started work in September 1973 as a medical assistant in the office of Dr. Gordon W. Summers. She ultimately became the office manager for this medical/surgical practice which grew to three physicians and eight employees.

Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Howard, 71, of Cool, Calif., a former Baker City resident, died April 18, 2010, at his home after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

His memorial service was May 1 at the Cool Community Church.

Kenny grew up in Eastern Oregon. He was a drywall finisher for more than 30  years after leaving the U.S. Navy.

He was a member of Painters and Tapers Local 487, until his illness caused him to retire in 1994.

Kenny loved camping, fishing and hunting. He also loved to have fun and to make people laugh.

“He will be deeply missed by all who knew him,” his family members said.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Diana Howard of Cool, Calif.; son, James J. Howard of Greenwood, Calif.; daughters, Bridgett J. Howard of Citrus Heights, Calif., Tammie K. Lewallyn of Sacramento,  Calif., and Wendy D. Nickle of Citrus Heights; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary, Buzz and Bub; a niece, Debbie DeMastus of Baker City; and many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth L. Howard Jr.; brother, Robert K. Howard; and his parents, Elbert “Stub” Howard and Ruth Howard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Prostate Cancer Foundation.