Melody Ann Buck Pitts died on June 19, 2017 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Wash. at the age of 53.
She was born on July 6, 1963 in Mt. Vernon, Wash. to Lyle and Carol Johnson Buck.
She was raised in Washington until 1980, when she moved to Stanfield, graduating from Stanfield High School. She then attended Blue Mountain Community College and later Oregon State University, where she earned her bachelor degree in education. She worked as a substitute teacher in Stanfield and Umatilla for many years. She was united in marriage to William Pitts on June 7, 1999 in Hermiston.
She was a member of the Cowboy Church and the Glory Riders of Oregon. She enjoyed horses, the beach, her dogs and cherished time with her grandchildren. She had a gift and passion for helping others.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Pitts, Hermiston; stepsons, William H. Pitts Jr., Beaverton, Brooks Pitts, Hermiston, and Buqua Boomer “BB” Pitts, Olympia, Wash.; brother, Lyle Buck, Mt. Vernon, Wash.; sisters, Mary Lynn Millard, Stanfield and Lori Graham, Hermiston; and grandchildren, William III, Daniel, Autumn, Tyler, Madison and Damon.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 3 p.m. at the Cowboy Church USR, 81012 N. Hwy. 395, Unit 1 in Hermiston.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Burns Mortuary of Hermiston to help with expenses.
Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
