Lynda Mae Raines Shirley died on Nov. 27, 2025 at her home in Stanfield at the age of 76.
She was born on Jan. 2, 1949 in Bend to George and Jessica Bass Raines.
Lynda was raised in Sisters and later graduated from high school in Springfield before returning to Central Oregon. She later moved to Hermiston and worked for Mikami Brothers Farm. Lynda married Lorre Shirley on Nov. 9, 1985 in Hermiston. She worked for Bud Rich and later at JR Simplot for several years. Lynda enjoyed flowers, loved horses and was very much an animal lover who cherished spending time with her family. She was a firecracker with lots of spunk.
She is survived by her husband, Lorre Shirley, Stanfield; daughters, Dawn Collinsworth, Umatilla and Tracy Rogers, Burns; niece, Sharon Mitchell, Lincoln City; grandchildren, Aaron, Aric and Stephanie; and great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Asher, Elliot and James.
Lynda was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ivan and Doc; sister, Billie; and grandchildren, Ariel, Ashley and Adam.
A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston.
Please share memories of Lynda with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
