Jane “Adell” Hale of Echo died on Feb. 24, 2019 in Richland, Wash. at the age of 87.
She was born on July 25, 1931 in Vale to Harry Cleveland Graham and Eva Viola Graham.
Adell was raised and attended school in Echo, where she was a lifelong resident before relocating to Richland, Wash. in 2014. She was united in marriage to Robert Loren Hale on Jan. 21, 1949 in Pendleton. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, and a friend to many.
Adell and Bob began their own farming operation on Buttercreek Highway, Echo in 1975. Adell was a member of the United Methodist Church. For years Adell was an avid golfer, skier and bridge player and loved to read. In later years she enjoyed pinochle, going with her retirement group to Wildhorse Casino, and social events at Riverton Retirement. She also loved RVing with Bob and spending time at their beach condo on the Oregon coast. Her greatest joy was raising her five children and supporting each of them in their school activities and in life. She was an active participant in all their school events.
She is survived by her daughters, Chris (Don) Wilson, College Place, Wash. and Jackie (Steve) Nelson, Bellingham, Wash.; sons, Doug (Sheryle) Hale, Richland, Wash., Bob (Kelly) Hale, Hermiston and Rick (Jody) Hale, Echo; sister, Vicky (Bob) Correa, Pendleton; brother, Bud (Dorothy) Graham, Sun City, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Maria Avery and Hazel Hale; and several nieces and nephews. She was greatly loved and adored by all.
Adell was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Hale and her parents.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston.
A private family burial will be held at the Echo Cemetery.
Those who wish may make a contribution in Adell’s memory to the charity of their choice.
Please share memories of Adell with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
