RECORDS/COMMUNITY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021
DEATH NOTICES
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Muriel J. Porter
Shirlee S. Meadows
Elizabeth Jane ‘Beth’ Hughes
Warrenton
Pendleton
Hermiston
Jan. 25, 1928 — May 15, 2021
January 19, 1942 — May 10, 2021
January 25, 1935 — May 15, 2021
Longtime Stanfi eld resident Muriel J. Porter, 93, of War-
renton, died Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Portland. She was
born Jan. 25, 1928, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. A
graveside funeral service following state guidelines will be
held Sunday, May 23, at 1 p.m. at the Echo Cemetery. Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share
memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Shirlee S. Meadows, California. She enjoyed
age 79, of Pendleton, Ore- cooking, crafting, reading
gon, passed away on Mon- and drawing. She was a
day, May 10, 2021. She natural talent for research-
was born on Jan-
ing any new
uary 19, 1942,
topic to become
in
Aberdeen,
self-taught on a
Washington.
new hobby. Her
Shirlee grad-
most recent pas-
uated from Irene
time was mak-
S. Reed High
ing skin care
School in Shel-
products for her
ton, Washing-
own use. Shirlee
ton, and Tacoma
was fun-loving
Community
and people often
College, where
referred to her as
Meadows
she
received
a delight.
her associate’s
She is pre-
degree in tech-
ceded in death by
nical arts. She furthered her mother, father, two sis-
her education by becom- ters, and her fi rst husband.
ing a registered nurse in She is survived by one son
1980. Shirlee loved her and one brother.
work and cared for individ-
Shirlee’s family would
uals in their home as a pri- like to thank the staff at
vate nurse until she retired Avamere Assisted Living
in 2011.
in Hermiston, Oregon, and
After moving back to the the staff from Good Shep-
Pacifi c Northwest, Shirlee herd Home Health Hos-
volunteered for the Foster pice and Home Care. The
Grandparents-Senior pro- care you provided during
gram in Pendleton, Oregon. her last few months was
Shirlee loved the Pacifi c unsurpassed.
Northwest and was con-
No memorial service is
tent while camping in the planned at this time.
mountains or walking
If you wish to provide
along the beach on the Ore- a memorial donation, the
gon and Washington coast. family asks that you sup-
In her early years, Shirlee port Pioneer Humane Soci-
enjoyed adventurous trips ety/PAWS. Shirlee had a
to hike mountain trails or fondness for all animals,
raft one of the many white- especially her dog, Sparky,
water rivers throughout and her cats, Harvy and
Washington, Oregon and Melody.
Elizabeth Jane (Beth) 18 grandchildren and 24
Hughes of Stanfi eld was great-grandchildren.
Beth loved doing yard
born in Heppner, Ore-
gon, on January 25, work and could always be
1935, to Archie and Doris found from sunup to sun-
down in her yard.
(Mahoney)
In 2020, due to
Ball.
She
health issues and
passed away
losing Clarence,
May 15, 2021,
Beth moved to
in Hermiston,
Hermiston and up
Oregon, sur-
until two weeks
rounded by her
ago was still
family
cele-
doing the things
brating Beth’s
she loved.
life, as she had
Beth was pre-
instructed them
Hughes
ceded in death by
to do.
her husband, par-
Beth gradu-
ents, and siblings
ated from Hep-
pner High School in 1953 Bobby Ball, Laurel Van
and was princess for the Marter, Eileen Steiger and
Morrow County Fair and Harriet Hall. She is sur-
vived by her sister Nancy
Rodeo the same year.
Beth married Charles Ekstrom and brother
Flack in 1955, resulting Archie Ball.
Beth was dearly loved
in three daughters: Donna
Van Dis (Fred) of Rose- and will be terribly missed.
burg, Oregon, and Rene She has now been reunited
Gutierrez (Kent) and with Clarence.
A private family gath-
Doreen Quick (Gary), both
ering will be held at a later
of Hermiston.
On July 24, 1991, Beth time.
Burns Mortuary of
married Clarence Hughes,
gaining four bonus chil- Hermiston is in care of
dren: Renee Pollick (Jim arrangements. To leave an
Davis) of Hermiston, online condolence for the
Michael Hughes (Yvonne family, please go to www.
Michel) of Kennewick, burnsmortuaryhermiston.
Washington, Larry Brower com.
The family would
(Teresa) of Hermiston, and
Lori Varnum (Patrick) of like to thank Vange John
Memorial Hospice for their
Prineville, Oregon.
Beth was a very devoted loving care at this diffi cult
and proud grandmother of time.
Jackie S. Hughs
Hermiston
May 14, 2021
Jackie S. Hughs, 62, of Hermiston, died Friday, May 14,
2021, in La Grande. Arrangements are pending with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Lolah V. Wilson
Canby
Jan. 13, 1935 — May 13, 2021
Former longtime Hermiston resident Lolah V. Wilson,
86, of Canby, died Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Canby. She
was born Jan. 13, 1935, in Long Creek. Viewing was held
Monday, May 17, from 9-9:30 a.m. at the Burns Mortuary
chapel in Hermiston. A graveside funeral service followed
at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with
the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
John ‘Rod’ Best
Hermiston
Oct. 28, 1959 — May 9, 2021
John “Rod” Best, 61, of Hermiston, died Sunday, May
9, 2021, at his home. He was born Oct. 28, 1959, in Baker.
A celebration of gathering will be held at a later date. Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share
memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Troy Dean Potter
Irrigon
Aug. 7, 1969 — June 20, 2020
Troy Dean Potter, 50, of Irrigon, died Saturday, June 20,
2020, in Hermiston. He was born Aug. 7, 1969, in Yakima,
Washington. A graveside service following state guide-
lines will be held Saturday, May 22, at 1 p.m. at the Herm-
iston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of
arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Vickie K. Bonser
Hermiston
Online
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Nov. 27, 1958 — May 11, 2021
Vickie K. Bonser, 62, of Hermiston, died Tuesday, May
11, 2021, in Hermiston. She was born Nov. 27, 1958, in Sid-
ney, Nebraska. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of
arrangements.
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