Charles Linley Mitchell of Umatilla passed away at his home with his family by his side on Dec. 7, 2019 at the age of 73.
He was born on May 21, 1946 in Santa Paula, Calif. to Lowana Dowling.
Charles grew up and attended school in California and Oklahoma and later moved to Oregon. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He married Melba Reid in May 1966, and from this union three children were born: Windi, Cindy and Terry. The couple later divorced. He later married Marlene Yeigh Wallis on March 23, 1978 in Heppner. The couple lived in Kinzua for a short time before moving to Heppner in 1979. They moved from Heppner to Umatilla in 2005, where he had resided since.
Charles worked in sawmills throughout much of his career in Kinzua, Heppner and Pilot Rock. He then became a saw representative for Pacific Hoe and later for Simonds International until retiring. He enjoyed racing cars and snowmobiles, fishing (especially deep sea fishing), and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene; daughter, Windi and husband Chris Deiter; son, Clark and spouse Lance Kryistopher; daughters, Cindy Tayloe, Michelle and husband Mark Herburger, and Linsey and husband Jason Hanna; niece, Tara and husband Steve Lucas; 13 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and sister, Alice Modena.
He was preceded in death by his mother; son, Terry; sisters, Joyce and Billie June; and brother, Bill.
No services are planned.
Family suggests memorial donations to Vange John Memorial Hospice in Hermiston.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
