Edwin “Eddie” James Getchell of Hermiston passed away in Richland, Wash. on Dec. 26, 2024 at the age of 57.
He was born on Feb. 5, 1967 in Hermiston to Gerald and Betty Lou Bjerke Getchell.
Ed grew up and attended schools in Hermiston, graduating from Hermiston High School in the class of 1986. He was active in wrestling, football and golf while in high school. After high school, Ed served as a volunteer at the Hermiston Fire Department for many years. He worked for Hermiston Tire for several years. He later drove truck for local farms until becoming disabled 15 years ago. Ed enjoyed going to rodeos and following the cowboys who competed.
He is survived by his father, Gerald “Jerry” Getchell; brothers, Brian (Chris) Getchell and Brett (Bonnie) Getchell; sister, Jeri Marie Getchell Gossett; and several nieces and nephews and extended family members. Eddie was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Getchell; grandparents, James and Margaret Getchell, Ed and Janet Skoubo, and Edwin and Gladys Bjerke; and several aunts and uncles.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 at the Burns Mortuary Chapel, 685 W. Hermiston Ave.
Burial will follow in the Hermiston Cemetery.
After burial, guests are invited to New Hope Church for refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.
Family suggests memorial donations go to support the Hermiston Sports Booster Club.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
