Marianne Neyman Passes Away at 80

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Marianne Neyman

Marianne Neyman of Hermiston passed away on Oct. 22, 2018 in Richland, Wash. at the age of 80.

She was born on Oct. 25, 1937 in Lewiston, Idaho to Oliver and Marion Robinson Henry.

Marianne grew up on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation in Lapwai, Idaho where she attended her early schooling. After high school she attended the College at Mt. Angel, where she received her bachelor’s degree in education. She married Martin E. Neyman in Wrangell, Alaska on May 21, 1960.

Marianne moved with her family to Hermiston in 1963, where she had resided for the past 55 years. She was employed by the Hermiston School District as an elementary teacher, grades K-5, including Art and Indian Education programs, until retiring in 1994.

Marianne was a lifetime active member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church. In her retirement years, she enjoyed traveling with Martin to visit their families, especially their children and grandchildren, and spending time at their beach house in Rockaway Beach. Her family and her faith were extremely important to her.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Martin; children, Maurice (Rose) Neyman of Portland, Marty (Lisa) Neyman of Bremerton, Wash., Michael (Judy) Neyman of Bellwood, Pa., Mark (Tina) Neyman of Las Vegas, Nev., Melissa Neyman of Las Vegas, Nev. and Matthew (Renee) of St. Louis, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Gerald Henry, Rudy Henry and Lawrence Henry; sisters, Susan Carlin, Jennifer Williams, Elizabeth Henry and Stephanie Arthur; and many nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be held on Friday, Oct. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston. Recitation of the Rosary will follow at 1 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:30 p.m., also at the church.

Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery.

The Catholic Daughters will host a meal at the Parish Hall following the burial. All friends and family are invited.