Ellen M. Minardi of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on June 17, 2019 at the age of 86.
She was born on Feb. 6, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Ellen Spisak Schneider.
Ellen lived in Cleveland throughout her childhood, where she attended elementary school and graduated from high school. After high school, she attended nursing school in Cleveland. After completing her nursing degree, she worked as a nurse in the Cleveland area for several years.
Ellen moved to Hermiston in 1968, where she had resided since. She worked as a nurse for Dr. Rasmussen for several years. She later worked as a nurse for Marlette Homes and then as a public health nurse for Umatilla County. Her last job was as a fish counter at McNary Dam, where she eventually retired.
Ellen enjoyed reading.
She is survived by her daughter, Joan of Klamath Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Billy and Johnnie.
At her request, no services will be held.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
