Bradley Thomas Cimmiyotti of Hermiston passed away on Aug. 22, 2021 at Providence in Portland at the age of 66.
He was born on July 22, 1955 in The Dalles to John M. Cimmiyotti and Maxine Norris Cimmiyotti.
He was one of eight children. He was raised in Arlington until his family moved to Huntington, where he graduated from high school. After graduation his family moved to Umatilla, where he became an employee of Marlette Homes. Shortly after that he met Bonnie Jean Rash, his wife of 45 years. They have three kids, Jeremy, Sarah and Jake. In Huntington, Bradley and his team took the Oregon state eight-man football championship. The tradition continued with both his son Jeremy and grandsons Tre and Kason playing on winning Oregon state championship teams in Heppner.
He continued his employment at Marlette for 27 years and then went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad. Although he was new to the railroad, his supervisors recognized his work ethic and he was made foreman in the Hinkle yard. After 15 years at the railroad, he retired in 2020.
Bradley enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially an annual hunting trip with his brothers, nephews and grandsons. Another big event was an annual trip to the Catfish Derby in Huntington. When Bradley retired, he and Bonnie settled at Hat Rock where they began kayaking, fishing and hiking together. He always had entertaining stories to tell about all of these adventures. He and Bonnie were blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren who provided them with endless fun. He enjoyed attending any activity where his granddaughters and grandsons were involved. Bradley said, “They all loved me and I love all of them.” Bradley enjoyed fishing with his grandkids and collected fishing poles at auction to give both his grandchildren and any other kid that might need one. He took pleasure in everyday things and enjoyed the life he had been given.
Bradley is survived by wife, Bonnie Jean; son, Jeremy (Tylynn); daughter, Sarah Cook; son, Jake (Cindi); 17 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; sisters, Judy Robinson (husband Roger) and Marcia Anderson (husband Larry); brothers, Scott (wife Renae), Philip (wife Debbie), Blake, and Pat (wife Rebecca); and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maxine Cimmiyotti, and his oldest brother, Chuck.
A graveside service will be held following state guidelines on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Please share memories of Bradley with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary in Hermiston is in charge of the arrangements.
