Anne Teresa Orcutt of Boardman passed away in Hermiston on March 17, 2020 at the age of 60.
She was born on Nov. 13, 1959 in Anchorage, Alaska to Frank and Dixie Katt Alston.
Anne moved from Anchorage, Alaska to Pendleton when she was 5. She attended kindergarten through 10th grade in Pendleton and graduated from high school in Boardman. She worked for Lamb Weston in Boardman for several years and worked as the librarian at Sam Boardman Elementary School for over 20 years.
Anne loved celebrating with her family and trips to the Oregon coast. She was a great storyteller and had a marvelous sense of humor. She loved inspiring the staff and students at SBE. She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and encouraged all she met.
Anne married Johnny Orcutt on July 24, 1982 in Hermiston.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Johnny; daughters, Andrea and Shelly; son, Harley and wife Courtney; grandchildren, Maddyn and John; sister, Susan Klein; brothers, Alan and Danny Alston; and several extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Marshall; and her sister, Kathy.
In lieu of flowers, please send your favorite children’s book to your local library.
A private graveside service and interment were held at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
