Henry William High Jr. of Boardman passed away in Hermiston on April 1, 2019 at the age of 80.
He was born on Jan. 12, 1939 in Texas City, Texas to Henry Sr. and Verna Hawley High.
Henry grew up and attended school in Tacoma, Wash. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army for three years. He then joined the Coast Guard, where he served for an additional 17 years, retiring in the late 1970s. Next, he moved to Boardman, where he worked as a supervisor for the phone company until retiring in 2001.
Henry enjoyed classic cars – working on them, driving them and going to car shows. He also enjoyed going camping.
Henry married Susan Luttrell on May 9, 1987 in Walla Walla, Wash.
He is survived by his wife, Susan of Boardman; daughter, Lisa (Harvey) Bamford of Ellensburg, Wash.; stepson, David (Laura) Luttrell of Boardman; sisters, Joy and Joan (Clyde); brother, Allen; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark; and sister, Peggy.
No services will be held.
Memorial donations in Henry’s memory can be made to any local organization to help feed those in need.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of final arrangements.
