Ilene K. Van Patten Fisher of Hermiston passed away on Aug. 5, 2023 in Hermiston at the age of 79.
She was born on Aug. 29, 1943 in Hermiston to Paul and Irene Attebury Van Patten.
Ilene was raised and attended schools in Hermiston, graduating from Hermiston High School in the class of 1961. She then attended Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing School, graduating in 1963. Ilene was united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” Fisher on Oct. 9, 1964 in Hermiston. They moved to Hermiston in 1968, where she had lived since. She worked for Good Shepherd Hospital for 20 years and later at Hermiston Medical Center for 12 years before she retired.
Ilene was always there to support her children in sports, dance or other activities. She enjoyed poetry, crafts, and keeping in touch with friends and family using social media. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Ilene was a mom to all who knew her. She greatly loved and appreciated all those who cared for her during her time at her nursing facility. She will be greatly missed by many, but we can all rejoice in knowing that she is at home in the arms of Jesus.
She is survived by her son, Kevin Fisher, Hermiston; daughter, Kelli Hernandez and her husband J.J., Liberty Lake, Wash.; stepdaughter, Barb Warnett and her husband Kevin, Clinton, Wash.; grandchildren, Olivia, Joel, Julia and Savannah; great-grandchildren, Jaidyn and Everleah; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ilene was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Fisher; her parents; a grandson, Gabriel; and daughter-in-law, Anita.
At her request, there will be no service.
Burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Those who wish may make contributions in Ilene’s memory to the Arthritis Foundation.
Please share memories of Ilene with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
