Hermiston Resident Lillie Harmon Dies at Age 97

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Lillie A. Harmon died on June 3, 2014 at her home in Hermiston at the age of 97.

She was born on Oct. 6, 1916 in Albin, Idaho to Jack and Louise Alcanter Pulley. Lillie was raised and attended school in Emmett, Idaho. She moved to Hermiston in 1943. Lillie married Maurice “Buster” Caldwell on March 16, 1946 in Weiser, Idaho. She worked as an inventory supervisor at the Umatilla Army Depot until retiring in 1978.

Buster preceded her in death in 1973. Lillie married Jerry Harmon on Dec. 15, 1978 in Walla Walla, Wash. Jerry preceded her in death in 1997. Lillie was a longtime member of the Hermiston Eagles Lodge #2909. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, and her yard. Lillie loved Christmas and would decorate her home and her yard for everyone to enjoy.

A funeral service will be held on at Burns Mortuary Chapel in Hermiston.

Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery.

Those who wish may make contributions in Lillie’s memory to the American Cancer Society or the Vange John memorial Hospice.

Please sign the condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.