Elizabeth Anne Neustel of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on June 9, 2026 at the age of 47.
She was born on May 23, 1979 in Walla Walla, Wash.
Elizabeth grew up and attended schools in Irrigon and graduated from high school in nearby Boardman in the class of 1997. She moved to the Hermiston area after high school, where she had resided since. She had worked as a caregiver for people with disabilities for the past 18 years.
She enjoyed riding horses; in high school she enjoyed competing in barrel racing in high school rodeos. She also enjoyed decorating and making her home beautiful and growing flowers.
Elizabeth married Kris Neustel in Umatilla on April 16, 2004.
She is survived by her husband, Kris; daughter, Nicole Neustel; and her brother, Andy Hermanns.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Karen Hermanns.
A private family celebration of life will be held.
