Dixie L. Banker of Hermiston died on Dec. 14, 2019 in Hermiston at the age of 75.
She was born on March 17, 1944 in Hermiston to Bruce and Mary Burnham Giddens.
Dixie was raised and attended school in Hermiston. She was united in marriage to Carl Banker in March 1961 in Lewiston, Idaho. They moved to Provo, Utah in 1962 and later to Eugene before moving to Portland in 1966. They returned to Hermiston in 1980, where they operated Burnham’s Department Store for several years. Dixie later worked in Dr. Thomas Farney’s office for several years.
She enjoyed horseback riding in her younger years, traveling, genealogy, cooking and time with her family. Dixie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She is survived by her husband, Carl Banker, Hermiston; sons, Greg Banker and wife Laurie Lester-Banker, Asotin, Wash., Jon Banker and wife Teresa, Umatilla, and Ryan Banker and wife Jen, Chandler, Ariz.; daughter, Patricia Simon and husband Shawn, West Richland, Wash.; grandchildren, Tyson, Tiffinie, Kristopher, Taylor, Jessica, Jennifer and Ashley; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Dixie was preceded in death by her parents.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1035 S.E. Ninth St., Hermiston.
Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Those who wish may make contributions in Dixie’s memory to Shriners Hospital at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
Please share memories of Dixie with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
