Ernest “Ernie” Webb of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on Nov. 30, 2020 at the age of 80.
He was born on June 20, 1940 in Fossil to Calvin and Sadie Hoffman Webb.
As a child, Ernie lived in Mitchell and Prineville until moving to Hermiston in 1948. He graduated from Hermiston High School in the class of 1958. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army for three years. After his honorable discharge he returned to Hermiston, where he had resided since.
Ernie worked as a warehouseman at the Umatilla Army Depot for 10 years. He then took a job as an equipment operator for Umatilla Electric, where he worked until July 1, 1999. Next he worked in construction for Hawkeye and Wilson Construction for 4 1/2 years, retiring in 2003.
Ernie was a licensed firearms dealer for 25 years. He also enjoyed shooting and target practicing.
Ernie married Donna Templeton in Hermiston on Dec. 26, 1960.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Donna; sons, Adam (Nikki) Webb of Hood River and Jeff (Brenda) Webb of Hermiston; grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley, R.C., Brandyn and Breanna; and two great grandchildren, Cheylynn and Aiden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Sadie; and a brother, Robert.
A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church (not publicized because of COVID-19 restrictions).
Burial with military honors will follow in Hermiston Cemetery.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
