It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories we announce the passing of our mom, grandma and great-grandma, Deloris E. Kestler of Irrigon. She passed away on Oct. 26, 2026 in Hermiston at the age of 90.
She was born on Nov. 19, 1935 in Falls City, Neb. to Floyd and Lucille Whitehead.
Deloris moved from Nebraska to Oregon where she met her husband, Leland Kestler. They had 10 children and she worked as a warehouse coordinator until she retired in the ‘90s. Deloris had numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and lived her life for her family.
Deloris especially enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She was sharp witted with a quirky sense of humor. Deloris loved playing pinochle, throwing dice and any other game we threw at her.
Above all, Deloris leaves behind a lifetime of memories that her family and friends will continue to share and treasure. She will be deeply missed. The memories made throughout her life will remain in the hearts of those who love her. Deloris lived a life filled with moments that will forever be treasured by those who knew and loved her. Her life was a story of family, friendship, love and the many experiences that made her the person she was.
She is survived by her children, Sally Gandy, Roger Kestler, Bruce Kestler, Rodney Kestler, Melanie Dieter, Tassie Pullen and her honorary children, Bev Bures, Ronnie Whitehead and Tina Nelson; sister, Alice Pierce; grandchildren, Jeromy Lesperance, Melissa White, John Kestler, Derrick Kestler, Virginia Kestler, Kalyrae Kestler, Leslie Kestler, Bruce Kestler, Julia Kestler, Molly Perry, Randy Kestler, Jessica Kestler, Tyler Martin Kestler, Jessica Macias, Katlin Gollaher, Sandra Mason, Kevin Dieter, Robert Dieter, CJ Kestler, Tangaray Kestler, AJ Kestler and Elane Hampton; and many great-grandchildren.
Deloris was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Kestler; children, Kallie Rae Kestler, Melody Kestler, Lee Kestler and Kary Kestler; two grandchildren, TJ Kestler and Tessie Kestler; her parents; and a brother, Butch Whitehead.
Services were held on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
Please share memories of Deloris with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
