Leslie Ann Eiring
May 14, 1951 - October 2, 2025
Riverside, California
Leslie Ann Eiring passed on October 2, 2025, in Riverside, California, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and love. She was born on May 14, 1951 in Eastern Oregon to Walter and Mary Eiring. Leslie attended school in Hermiston for 12 years, graduating with the HHS Class of 1969.
Leslie’s passion for learning and helping others led her to Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where she earned a B.S. degree in special education in 1973. It was there, during a transformative sign language course, that Leslie discovered her calling: to support and empower children with unique needs. Her dedication was evident as she served as a student teacher at the Oregon School for the Deaf, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey in education.
Transitioning seamlessly from her academic pursuits to her professional career, Leslie joined the faculty at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside in the fall of 1973. She taught in the Multi-Handicapped Unit, and in 1976, co-authored the instructional book Joy of Learning: Creative Individualization for Deaf Multi-Handicapped Children, which is still available in libraries.
Leslie’s commitment to nurturing others extended beyond the classroom and into her family life. As an unmarried woman, she adopted four children from diverse backgrounds—Maya from India, Margo from Romania, Steven from Bulgaria, and Michelle of Hispanic descent—each child welcomed with unconditional love and support. She faced the challenges of parenthood with resilience and grace, weaving together a family built on acceptance and understanding.
In 2012, Leslie found love with Roger Smith, and together they created a blended family of eight children. Leslie and her husband traveled from Riverside, California, to attend the next HHS class of 1969 reunion.
Leslie retired from teaching in 2014 after 41 years. She had been ill for several years prior to her passing and was taken care of by her husband Roger.
Many of Leslie’s Hermiston High School classmates expressed their admiration for her kindness, gentle spirit, and love of reading through heartfelt memories. According to one classmate, “Leslie was such a soft spoken, gentle Spirit in this world.” Another friend shared, “She is and was an amazing sweet person.” Reflecting on their families’ close bond, a classmate recalled, “Our families were close friends—I am sorry to say after her parents passed away I lost contact with her. Such a good friend, oh how she loved to read.”
Leslie is survived by her devoted husband Roger Smith, her beloved children Maya, Margo, Steven, and Michelle, and her brother Stephen Eiring (HHS Class of 1971). Her legacy endures in the lives she touched, the family she built, and the community she served. As we reflect on Leslie’s life, we celebrate a woman who gave freely of her heart, inspired others to embrace compassion, and showed us all the true meaning of kindness.
Christy Ann Myers (Wheeler)
March 28, 1951 - December 9, 2024
Puyallup, Washington
Christy Ann Myers (Wheeler) was born on March 28, 1951, in Weiser, ID, to Ward and Phyllis Wheeler. After graduating from Hermiston High School, she went on to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in education. She spent most of her teaching career in Hermiston, where she taught 2nd grade for over 20 years. She loved teaching and helping her students, including buying their supplies, being an active fundraiser, and participating in multiple after-school activities.
On March 18, 2000, she married her soulmate, David Myers, in a playful Winnie the Pooh-themed wedding ceremony and moved to Eugene, OR. After his death, she moved to Puyallup to be close to family.
She loved to shop, everything purple, and her cats. She was a very giving person and was loved by family and friends.
She died at home on December 9, 2024. She is survived by her sister, Vickie Noble; niece, Lana Crook; Phil Crook; Majesta Crook; Shawn Noble; and Hannah Eby.
Deborah Kay Sanders (nee Bailey)
Sept 30,1951 - Nov 29, 2024
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Our precious Debbie left us suddenly after emergency surgery at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital on Friday, November 29, 2024. Our family is comforted to know she is resting in peace and safe with her Heavenly Father. We look forward to reuniting on Resurrection Day.
Deborah Kay was born to William Robert Bailey and Lila Lee Moore Bailey on September 30, 1951, in Pendleton, OR, USA. Hermiston, OR, a community well known for their watermelons is where Debbie grew up. The eldest of three girls, this sister had a lifetime of unconditional love for her younger siblings. Throughout her youth she had an inseparable bond with Aunt Trudy, who was born a few months after her arrival. At age 15, Debbie was baptized, and her love for Jesus, Our Lord and Redeemer grew more and more every day. Debbie attended Gem State Adventist Academy in Cadwell, Idaho, for her senior year and graduated with honors. This is also where she met her future Canadian husband.
On the snowy afternoon of December 20, 1970, Debbie married her high school sweetheart, Ron Sanders in the Hermiston SDA church. Days later the newlyweds crossed the border and started their life together in Vancouver, British Columbia. Within the year they moved to Rutland, BC and settled there for the next four years. Debbie’s first bundle of joy, Andrea arrived in May of 1972. The family moved to Fort McMurray, AB in 1976 and then two years later moved southwest to Grande Prairie, AB. In 1981 property was purchased in DeBolt, AB. The couple soon went to work building their own home mortgage free and had been residing in the community since 1982. Her second bundle of joy, Sonny, was born June 1986.
Debbie, child of God, daughter, granddaughter, niece, sister, wife, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, mom, aunt, mother-in-law, neighbour and friend lived a very full life and had varied employment. In her early twenties this included being a mailroom clerk, extended care provider and waitress. After moving to Grande Prairie, Debbie went to work full time alongside Ron as a drywaller applicator. In the 1980’s she was one of the first ladies to have a membership in the Carpenter and Lathers Union. Notable projects Debbie worked on were the Grande Prairie Provincial Building and Courthouse, the QEII Hospital, Crystal Park School, the Fairview RCMP detachment and building and the Fairview College dormitory. Debbie hung up her toolbelt in 1986 to be a full-time caregiver with Sonny as his health was compromised. As his health improved, she began volunteering at MacKenzie Place with palliative care program and hymn sing services as well as Salvation Army soup kitchen. Years later she re-entered the workforce as a grocery courtesy clerk, donation store clerk and lastly a product demonstrator.
Writing and journaling became a passion in 1990 with “Dimensions of Love” her ministry legacy. Debbie was an advocate for persons with disabilities and their families. Her faith, advocacy and political journeys were shared often with family, friends, acquaintances, faith leaders and politicians throughout Canada and USA. Debbie was a contributing and published author with the SDA Women’s Daily Devotional Series (1993-present), whose readership is worldwide. Her poetry has international recognition. In June 2003 Debbie became a Canadian citizen. She was proud to be both American and Canadian, as such the United States Memorial Day 2025 is a fitting day to celebrate and remember Deb.
Debbie’s smile was beautiful. Her empathy and compassion were remarkable, touching many hearts with her love prints. Debbie will be forever loved and remembered by family and friends: her husband, Ron of nearly 54 years; children, Andrea (Bill) and Sonny; mother Lila (93 years young), sisters: Beth (Dean) and Janet (Jess), nephews and nieces, Terry (Rita), Lora (Ryan), Heidi, Shara, Jessica (Tim), Kory (Amanda), Jarrod (Miranda) and Wyatt. Sister -in-laws Delores (Les) and Dianne. Aunts Dorothy, Daisy, Alverna, Marie, Judy, Carol, Rosalee and numerous cousins.
She is predeceased by her father, Bob, stepfather Bill, aunts and uncles, Goldie, Keith, Cherry, JD, Wade, Trudy, Edward, Kenny, Betty, Bobby, Sylvan, Mark, Tony, and Luke. Ron’s parents Alex and Vera Sanders and brother-in-law, Paul.
Our family thanks Debbie’s medical team Dr. Odufuwa, Dr. Donoso, Mallory, Dena, Grande Prairie EMS, Grande Prairie Regional Hospital ER and Intensive Care doctors and nurses and Dr. Mizzau.
Thank you to Brooke, LoAnn, Tina and the team at Oliver’s Funeral for your outstanding support. Thank you to Dianne, Gerry, Pastor Dan, Trudie, our Grande Prairie SDA church family. Sonny’s care providers, Joy, Jason and Jonathan as well as many family and friends who helped us through this difficult time.
The family held a private viewing at Oliver’s Funeral Home on December 5, 2024.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Grande Prairie Seventh Day Adventist Church. (7110039 Range Road 55 Grande Prairie)
The Service will be Livestreamed and can be accessed from Debbie’s obituary page on Oliver’s Funeral Home Website. Link will be live 15 minutes prior to service.
Debbie’s final resting place will be in the family plot in Hermiston, Oregon.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to charities supporting Mental Heath and Suicide Prevention or Inclusion in Alberta.
Marcia Jean Brown
July 9, 1950 - September 20, 2024
Pendleton, Oregon
Marcia Jean Brown, 74, was born in Pendleton, Oregon to Kenneth and Audrey (Craig) Brown, and raised in Stanfield and Hermiston where she attended school. Following completion of her schooling she relocated to Pendleton where she has resided under the auspices of Horizon Project, Inc. for many years. Marcia worked for some years in housekeeping at Red Lion Hotel, at the Horizon Project’s Workshop, and has been an active participant in ARC and local Special Olympic activities and competitions.
Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Audrey Brown and her stepmother Melba Brown. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Kathryn (Kitty Brown) and Peter Decker of Cordova, TN; her brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Judi Brown of Monument, Colorado; nieces Alison Decker (Stephen) Scott of Birmingham, AL, and Lindsay Brown of Monument, CO; nephew KC (Renata) Decker of Atlanta, GA; three great nieces and three great nephews. She is also survived by her aunt, Betty Campbell of Meridian, ID and numerous cousins.
The family extends special thanks to Deborah Dougherty, Pendleton site manager and management staff of Horizon Projects, Inc., and her special caretakers and friends, Angie Benzel, Traci Hallos, and Cherie Dedra who helped Marcia live life to its fullest.
A viewing will be held Tuesday, October 1, at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton from 4-6pm. Marcia was a long-time member of the Peace Lutheran Church congregation; the funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, at Peace Lutheran Church in Pendleton to honor and celebrate Marcia’s life. A graveside service will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery at 1pm. Family, friends, and community members are invited to attend these services.
Michael "Mike" Bledsoe
Feb 9, 1951 - July 25, 2024
Stanfield, Oregon
Michael J. “Mike” Bledsoe was born at Lewiston, Idaho on February 9, 1951, to parents Carlos Wayne Bledsoe and Gwendolyn Veda Raymond. The Bledsoe family eventually relocated to Hermiston, Oregon.
Mike married Delores Janet Demessemaker of Hermiston in October 1973. The couple resided in Stanfield for many years, where Delores passed in January 2023 at the age of 70 years.
Michael J. “Mike” Bledsoe passed at his home in Stanfield on July 25, 2024 at the age of 73 years. His parents and two brothers, Gary and Larry, all died before him.
At Hermiston High school, Mike participated in band and baseball. He was a fan of the New York Yankees. Several photos of Mike are available here
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Vickie Lynn Clark
April 13, 1951 - April 5, 2024
La Grande, Oregon
Vickie Lynn Clark, 72, of La Grande, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Grande Ronde Hospital. At her request, there will be no service.
Vickie was born on April 13, 1951 in Pendleton, Oregon to George and Rachel (Privett) Rowe. She resided in Hermiston, OR and attended school in Hermiston. She also attended Blue Mt. Community College, where she earned her Associates Degree. In 1982, she moved to La Grande with her life partner, Ron Moulton.
Vickie worked at the Tropidara as a bookkeeper and bar tender. She enjoyed crafting, fishing and hunting.
Vickie is survived by her daughter, Lora Clarke and her husband Patrick of La Grande. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Rachel; sister, Patricia Brown and life partner, Ron Moulton.
Arthur "Art" Starkey
December 29, 1950 - March 16, 2024
Arthur "Art" Starkey, 73, of Florence, Oregon, passed away on March 16, 2024. Art was born in The Dalles, Oregon on December 29, 1950, to Harold and Mable Starkey (Wetherell). Art was predeceased by his parents and a nephew. He is survived by his wife, Colleen Starkey (Grant), his children Jason Starkey, Jesse Starkey, Amanda Brandenberg (Reed, Starkey), and Corrinna Reed (Starkey), his siblings Virginia Briggs (Gary), Molly Van Cleave (Eddie), Harriet Starkey, and Allan Starkey (Sharon), his grandchildren JoAnn Kindred, Justice Kindred, and Jewelz Kindred. Art is also survived by many cousins whom he loved to spend time with at the reunions.
Art lived in Arlington, Oregon until he was about 5 years when the family moved to Hermiston, Oregon where he was raised and graduated from Hermiston High School. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 22 years before retiring due to medical issues. He was an avid car fan all of his life, having raced as well as built them. His passion for fishing over the years was unsurpassed by any other interest, until he met Colleen. Art and Colleen met online and were married on June 25, 2005, on the beach in Winchester Bay, Oregon. They made many wonderful memories together over the years. He will be sorely missed by both family and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:30 P.M. at the Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Oregon.
Charles Alexander Grabeel
June 23, 1950 – March 2, 2024
Hermiston, Oregon
Charlie Grabeel, 73, of Hermiston, passed away March 2nd, surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was born June 23rd, 1950 to Scollan and Loeta Grabeel in Springfield Missouri. The Grabeel family
made their way from Ava, Missouri to Pendleton, Oregon in 1954. The family would spend the
summers in Ava on the farm. In 1960 they moved to Hermiston. Charlie excelled at football, basketball,
baseball, and track at Hermiston High School, where he graduated in 1969.
On May 20, 1972 he married Elizabeth Fae Trump in Hermiston, and they were married nearly 32 years
before her passing on April 29, 2004. They were blessed with son Shane in 1970, son Cory in 1973 and
daughter Staci in 1976. They had a great life together, moving to Coulee Dam, Washington where he
worked on the Grand Coulee Dam. Later, they moved to Stanfield, Oregon where he farmed and
worked for Les Schwab Tires. The family loved to spend time at the cabin in Meacham, Oregon.
In 1990 his job took the family to Heppner, Oregon, where he worked for the Forest Service, Morrow
County Grain Growers and the Oregon State Department of Transportation. He returned to Missouri for
a few years to help his father work the farm and raise cattle. His children and grandchildren were
thrilled when their Papa moved back to Hermiston. He was always happy to support his grandkids at
their school and sporting events. Helping others brought him joy. He was never without a sweet treat to share.
Charlie enjoyed the outdoors. He spent the majority of his spare time in the mountains, hunting and
cutting firewood. To this day, no one knows how many cords of wood he actually cut, but it’s up there.
He was still hunting and running the chain saw at the age of 73, doing what he loved.
Charlie is survived by his brother, Keith Grabeel, and wife Cindy.
Son Shane Grabeel and wife Cheryl; granddaughter Zoee Okazaki-Grabeel and husband Cory; and great
granddaughter Aurora.
Son Cory Grabeel and wife Misty; grandchildren Joshua, Caleb, and Savanna.
Daughter Staci Harrison and husband Ben; grandsons Xander, Braxton, and Parker.
Daughter Kellee Stubbs and husband Todd; grandchildren Cabot Metz, Kristin Walker and
husband Nicholas.
Son Tom Deussen and wife Marsha; grandchildren Stephen and wife Samantha, Michael; Brittany and
husband Sean; Taylor and husband Jaron; and Samantha; great grandchildren; Stephen Jr.,
Ryder, Lily, and Jackson.
He is also survived by many brother and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and dear friend Caliene
Smith.
He was preceded in death by his wife Liz, parents Scollan and Loeta Grabeel, and brother Eddie Grabeel.
A graveside burial will be held 11:00 am Sunday, April 7 at the Hermiston, Oregon cemetery. Please wear your best bibs. Potluck following at Charlie’s.
Catherine Ann Lamson
December 1950 - May 24, 2023
Stuart, Florida



Donald Jay Moses of Hermiston was born October 14, 1951, in Pendleton, Oregon, the son of Ray and Fay (Davis) Moses. He passed away in Richland, Washington, on October 30, 2020, at the age of 69.
Frederick lived in Hermiston throughout his childhood where he attended school and graduated from Hermiston High School in the class of 1970. He continued living in Hermiston for several years where he worked in grocery stores. He worked as a produce manager and held various positions in grocery stores in both Hermiston and later in Pendleton throughout his career. He has resided in Pendleton for the past thirty four years.
Roberta "Bobby" Susan (Schiefelbein) Todd
Linda Joy Hibbard was born at New Bridge, Baker County, Oregon, May 9, 1951, to parents William Thomas “Bill” Hibbard and Thelma L. Siler. Linda attended Hermiston High School and married Ronald George Estabrook at Portland, Oregon on August 14, 1970.

Richard W. “Dick” Lindner, of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on January 17, 1950, in Pendleton, Oregon, to parents William and Thelma Holmquist Lindner. He died on November 13, 2014, in Hermiston at the age of 64 years.
Dennis George Conner
Sept. 26, 1948 - May 26, 2012
Corpus Christi, Texas
Dennis was a longtime Hermiston resident. He was born in Baker City, Oregon, to Clifford B. Conner and Virginia (Jenny) Burby Conner on September 26, 1948. Dennis was the middle child of three, with an older brother and younger sister. He attended Hermiston High School, where he was on the wrestling team and competed at the state level his junior year. He graduated in 1969. He was drafted in 1970 into the Army.
He had 2 children, Wendy Lynn, 41, and Tyrone Lee, 37, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He loved his family and was very loyal to them and his friends. Dennis had the heart of a server.
Dennis loved to hunt, fish and camp with his family and friends. He loved the outdoors and the mountains. He had many fond childhood memories in Baker City and in Granite, Oregon, at his grandparents’ cabin. He also enjoyed collecting antiques, old coins, comic books and baseball cards. He loved to ride his motorcycle.
Dennis worked for various companies in the Hermiston area, which included Mead's Thriftway, Bob's Red Apple, Americold and Wal-Mart Distribution Center. Dennis was also a lifetime member of Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship. After a battle with cancer, Dennis won victoriously and peacefully entered into heaven to join his Lord, his parents and grandparents.
Dennis is survived by his son, Tyrone, his daughter, Wendy, sister, Cynthia, brother, Clifford, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Irrigon at the Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place, from 2-4 p.m. on the 30th of June.
Carol Elizabeth Pagersky Roberts
Jan 12, 1951 - Feb 1, 2010
Redmond, Oregon
Carol E. Roberts, 59, passed away on February 1, 2010, in Redmond with her
husband at her side.
Carol was born on January 12, 1951, in Summerville, NJ, to August and Elizabeth
Pagersky. They later moved to Hermiston, OR, where she attended high school. She
graduated from University of Portland with her BS in Nursing.
On August 27, 1977, she married Thomas Roberts in Beaverton, OR. They had one
son. Carol worked for many years in the Diabetes Treatment Center at the Good
Samaritan in Portland and St. Marks in Salt Lake City, UT. She was a member of St.
Edwards Catholic Church in Sisters, OR.
Carol loved all nature. She often spent her days watching the trees, the deer and the
birds out the window of her home. Among her other interests were reading and
watching everyone at the pool. She loved life and observing people living it. She was
known for her bright blue eyes, her big smile and her impeccable attention to detail
when it came to her appearance.
She is survived by her husband, Thom of Black Butte Ranch; son, Luke of Boise, ID;
sister, Irene (Christopher) Hadfield; niece and nephew, Mathew & Julia; and her dear
companion, Sadie her Springer Spaniel.
If so desired memorials preferred to the National MS Society, 733 Third Ave., Third
Floor, New York, NY, 10017.
A viewing will be held from 4:00-6:00 pm, Friday, February 5, 2010, at Redmond
Memorial Chapel, 717 SW 6th St., Redmond, with a Rosary at 6:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 6, 2010, at St. Edwards
Catholic Church, 123 Trinity Way, Sisters, OR.
Redmond Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the family. 541-548-3219. Please
visit and sign the online guestbook at www.redmondmemorial.com.
Susan Michelle Sappington Hafen
October 18, 1951 - January 26, 2007
Hermiston, Oregon
Susan Michelle Sappington Hafen died Friday, Jan. 26, at her home in Hermiston
at the age of 55.
She was born Oct. 18, 1951 in DesMoines, Iowa to Dr. Charles Edward Sappington
and Anne Ruth Litten Sappington.
Susan was a resident of Hermiston Since 1954 and graduated from Hermiston
High School in 1969. She attended and graduated with honors from Sacred Heart
School of Nursing in Spokane, WA with her registered nurse degree. She worked
at Sacred Heart Medical Center and attended Gonzaga University before working
as a traveling nurse at various locations.
She was working in Las Vegas, NV where she met and married Corey Hafen. Then
in 1986 they were blessed with the birth of a daughter, Erica. Susan's husband
died 3 years later from Hodgkins disease and they relocated to Hermiston where
she worked as a RN at Good Shepherd Community Hospital and to be near family.
Her life revolved around her faith and her Church. She volunteered in many
capacities at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church. She volunteered with her
daughter at the S.M.A.R.T. program in local schools.
Parents:
Dr. Charles Sappington- died in 1974
Anne Litten Sappington
She has 1 brother.
Robert "Blake" Somerset Sappington Rahman- died 2008
Married to Corey Leonard Hafen- died 1989
Robert Eugene Burchim
June 18, 1951 - August 14, 2006
Michael Hammett McClure
August 14, 1950 - February 6, 2006
Prosser, Washington
Michael Hammett McClure, age 55 of Prosser, entered into rest on February 6, 2006 at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy in Kennewick after a valiantly fought battle with cancer. He was born on August 14, 1950 in Pendleton, Oregon to Kenneth and Jean (Smith) McClure. He was raised and educated in Hermiston until his family moved to Goldendale where he graduated from high school in 1969. At sixteen, Michael began dating his high school sweetheart, Kristi Ann Johnson. The couple were married in Goldendale on August 19, 1972. They lived in Coulee Dam and Michael worked as a carpenter at Grand Coulee Dam until moving to Pasco and working as a carpenter at Hanford. In 1977, the couple moved to Prosser and Michael worked for several building contractors before becoming a contractor himself, operating M&M Construction. He returned to work at Hanford in 2004 until illness forced his retirement last March. He was a journeyman carpenter and a member of the Carpenter's Union, Local 1849.
Michael enjoyed playing men's softball and in high school, was an outstanding athlete in football and baseball. His favorite times
were spent enjoying backyard barbeques, boating, water skiing, and camping with his family and friends and listening to the oldies. He was very involved in his sons' sporting activities, coaching AAU Basketball, Little League Baseball and Grid Kids Football. His greatest joy was watching his boys compete in all these sports. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.
Michael is survived by his wife, Kristi McClure of Prosser; sons, Ryan McClure and wife Heather and Kevin McClure and wife Jenni, all of Prosser and Eric McClure and wife Regan of Pasco; grandchildren, Dane, Kory and Nikayla McClure; parents, Kenneth and Jean McClure of Kennewick; brothers, Gary McClure and wife Kathey of Prosser and David McClure and wife Traci of Pasco; and sister, Sandy Robinson of Kennewick. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Rick Johnson and wife Leslie of Selah, Terry Johnson and wife Kathy of Vancouver, WA and Cory Johnson of Vancouver, WA; sisters-in-law, Kim Jones and Wendy Manka both of Goldendale; and nieces and nephews that were very dear to him; and his special friends, Lew Morales and Jim Lee of Prosser; together, the three of them were known as the Three Musketeers. Last but not least, he is survived by his special companion, his cocker spaniel, Murphy. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lowell and Chris Johnson.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Prosser. Memorials may be made to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice of the American Cancer Society. Prosser Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Tri-City Herald on Feb. 9, 2006.
Harvey LeRoy Edwards
Jan 3, 1951 - Nov 21, 2002
Clackamas, Oregon
Shari Lee Schneider
Nov 30, 1949 - Jan 16, 2002
Hermiston, Oregon
Shari Lee Schneider died Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Kadlec Medical
Center in Richland, Wash., at the age of 52.
Shari was born Nov. 30, 1949, in Pendleton to Clyde Raymond and Maxine Ella
(Brinson) Moyer. She had been a resident of Hermiston most of her life, with the
exception of four years in the Tri-Cities, Wash.
She married Dennis Scheider in Hermiston on July 24, 1971. She worked for Dairy
Queen for 10 years, and had also worked at Lamb-Weston, The Hermiston Herald
and Jimmy's Flower Shop. She was a former member of the Eagles Lodge and Jobs
Daughters.
She enjoyed yard sales, arts, crafts, gardening, camping, four-wheeling and
motorcycling. She especially loved her dogs and panning for gold with her best
friend, DeeAnn.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Dennis of Hermiston; son, Stacey
Schneider of West Richland, Wash.; daughters, Amy Allstott of Eureka, Calif., and
Shari Alford of Ukiah; mother, Maxine Higley of Hermiston; brothers, Doug Moyer of
Heppner, Frank Moyer of Hermiston and Roy Moyer of Milton-Freewater; sister,
Loretta Dyer of Hermiston; and six grandchildren, Spencer Strong, Joshua Allstott,
Brandon Allstott, Wyatt Alford, Cole Schneider and Leia Schneider.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Moyer, in 1986.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 19, at Burns Mortuary Chapel in
Hermiston. Burial followed at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Oregon at
9320 S.W. Barbur Blvd., Suite 140, Portland, 97219-5481. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston was in charge of the arrangements
Bob Roy Day
Sep 25, 1950 - May 19, 1988
Hermiston, Oregon
Fred J. McCullough Jr.
1984
Hermiston, Oregon
Theodore M. Richards
June 8, 1951 - November 23, 1973
Hermiston, Oregon
Randy Ray Schilling
January 27, 1951 - November 14, 1969
Hermiston, Oregon
Randy Ray Schilling as born at Bridgeport, Nebraska on January 27, 1951, to parents Dennis M. Schilling and Frances N. Hersberg. He was a resident of Hermiston beginning in about 1964.
Randy married Linda St. John of Hermiston on February 17, 1969. In the following autumn on November 14, 1969, Randy died in a tragic accidental shotgun shooting in Hermiston. Among Randy’s survivors was his widow Linda and his daughter, Sandra Rae Schilling.
Edward Pat Disselbrett
January 26, 1949 - June 11, 1969
Portland, Oregon
Regina Lynn Williams
Dec 24, 1950 - Nov 6, 1968
Hermiston, Oregon
James Bradley Rhodes
July 15, 1964
Milton - Freewater, Oregon
If you have information about classmates who have passed away, please email the committee.