Eunice Elene Flanagan, a lifelong Hermiston resident, passed away in Hermiston on Oct. 26, 2021 at the age of 78.
She was born on Oct. 8, 1943 in Hermiston to Alvin and Katie Horning Koch.
Eunice grew up and attended schools in Hermiston and graduated from Hermiston High School. She worked for Lamb Weston in Hermiston in several different jobs for over 40 years. She retired when she was in her mid-60s.
Eunice married Danny Ray Flanagan in December 1967. They divorced several years later.
Eunice was an avid walker, she enjoyed visiting with friends and family, and she held a strong faith in God. She enjoyed spending time with family.
She is survived by her three children, Steven and wife Jennifer Flanagan, Sherri Smith and significant other Jerry Hamlin, and Sean and wife Crystal Flanagan; nine grandchildren; and many extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, David Koch; sisters, Alvina Tompkins and Angie Cox; and a granddaughter, Lindsey Smith.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial donations in Eunice’s memory be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of final arrangements.
