She was born on April 16, 1965 in Hermiston to Jerry and Loretta Moyer Dyer. Ronda was raised and attended schools in Hermiston, Oregon. She was involved in peewee rodeo when she was growing up and continued rodeo as she grew older competing in barrel racing. She and her husband Terry Ough lived and she worked in Yakima, Washington before they divorced after 25 years and she returned to Hermiston, Oregon in 2003 where she has lived since. Ronda worked in quality control at Riverpoint Farm, Hermiston, Oregon for several years. She enjoyed working in her yard, sewing, crafts, and word search puzzles. Ronda cherished time with her grandchildren and her family.
She is survived by her husband: Steven Brockett, Hermiston, OR; sons: Jeffery Ough, Yakima, WA, Joey Ough, Spokane Valley, WA, & Nicholas Ough, Yakima, WA; parents: Jerry & Loretta Dyer, Hermiston, OR; brothers: Rick, Darrell, Duane, & Jerry Dyer, all of Hermiston, OR; sisters: Katherine Ramirez, Hillsboro, OR; grandchildren: Emma, Lilian, Terry, & Christopher; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ronda was preceded in death by her niece, Mackenzie Jo Dyer, her grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.
A graveside funeral service was held on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Those who wish may make contributions in Ronda’s memory to Burns Mortuary of Hermiston at P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, Ore., 97838.
Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
