Elizabeth (Beth) Jane Hughes of Stanfield passed away on May 15, 2021 in Hermiston, surrounded by her family celebrating Beth’s life as she had instructed them to do.
She was born in Heppner on Jan. 25, 1935 to Archie and Doris Mahoney Ball.
Beth graduated from Heppner High School in 1953 and was princess for the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo the same year.
Beth married Charles Flack in 1955, resulting in three daughters, Donna Van Dis (Fred) of Roseburg, and Rene Gutierrez (Kent) and Doreen Quick (Gary), both from Hermiston.
On July 24, 1991 Beth married Clarence Hughes, gaining four bonus children, Renee Pollick (Jim Davis) of Hermiston, Michael Hughes (Yvonne Michel) of Kennewick, Wash., Larry Brower (Teresa) of Hermiston and Lori Varnum (Patrick) of Prineville.
Beth was a very devoted and proud grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Beth loved doing yard work and could always be found from sunup to sundown in her yard. In 2020, due to health issues and losing Clarence, Beth moved to Hermiston and, up until two weeks ago, was still doing the things she loved.
She is survived by her sister, Nancy Ekstrom and brother, Archie Ball.
Beth was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and siblings, Bobby Ball, Laurel Van Marter, Eileen Steiger and Harriet Hall.
Beth was dearly loved and will be terribly missed. She has now been reunited with Clarence.
A private family gathering will be held at a later time.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
