Barbara R. Ackerman of Hermiston passed away on Nov. 24, 2018 in Hermiston at the age of 72.
She was born on Jan. 19, 1946 in La Grande the youngest of 16 children born to John and Treasa DeFries.
Barbara moved with her family from La Grande to Hermiston in the early 1950s. She attended school in Hermiston and graduated from Hermiston High School in the class of 1964. After high school, she married Leonard Ackerman on Sept. 9, 1964 in Lewiston, Idaho. The couple made their home in Hermiston where she had resided since.
Barbara’s interests included her family, quilting and cooking.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Leonard; children, Kathy Ackerman, Wade Ackerman and Angie Ackerman; two granddaughters, Britney and Lauren Ackerman; and numerous siblings and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Living Faith Church, 1611 Diagonal Blvd., Hermiston.
Burial will follow in Hermiston Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial donations be made to Living Faith Church.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
