Donna L. Tassie of Hermiston died on July 6, 2026 in Hermiston at the age of 84.
She was born on Aug. 1, 1941 in Upland, Calif. to Lloyd “Don” and Lola Jean Keith Hess.
Donna’s family moved to Hermiston when she was 6 so that her father could help build the McNary Dam. She attended schools in Hermiston, graduating from Hermiston High School in the class of 1959. Donna married Marvin Coombes and they had four daughters, Kathy, Julie, Cindy and Kelly. They lived in various places before returning to Hermiston in 1975 and later divorced. Donna married Ralph Tassie in 1979. She owned and operated A-1 Property Management in Hermiston for over 30 years. She had been a member of Altrusa International and the Hermiston Eagles Lodge.
Donna enjoyed playing bingo and casino excursions and was an avid reader and loved animals.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Miller, Julie Schreck, Cindy Storie and Kelly Alderson and her husband Roger; sister, Veneita Mathews; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, her parents, and a granddaughter, Shandi Snyder.
At her request, there will be no service.
A private burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Those who wish may make contributions in Donna’s memory to Pet Rescue, Hermiston.
Please share memories of Donna with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
