Betty J. West of Echo, died on Aug. 16, 2016 in Hermiston at the age of 76.
She was born on Nov. 6, 1939 in Bayard, Neb., to William Sr. and Eliza Johnson Leis. Betty was raised in the Western Nebraska Panhandle. She graduated from High School in Scottsbluff, Nebraska in 1958. Betty was united in marriage to Harold L. “Lanny” West on June 5, 1964 in Scottsbluff, Neb. They moved to Echo in 1973 where they have lived since. She was an active member of the Hermiston First Christian Church. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, sewing, and taking care of her yard.
She is survived by her husband: Lanny West, Echo, OR; sons: Gary L. West, Hermiston, OR, Ronald E. West and Dean A. West both of Echo, OR; brother: William Leis Jr., Henderson, NV; sister: Jeanette Schnell, Scottsbluff, NE; a granddaughter: Suzanna Schuck; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Barbara Leis.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.
Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Those who wish may make contributions in Betty’s memory to the First Christian Church or the Agape House.
Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
