Jean Darling Smith of Hermiston passed away at her home in Hermiston on April 15, 2021 at the age of 88.
She was born on Dec. 31, 1932 in Pendleton to Reinhart and Clara McCrea Hoeft.
Jean grew up on a ranch in the Coombs Canyon area between Pendleton and Pilot Rock and attended school in Pendleton.
Jean enjoyed crocheting, knitting and working on crossword puzzles.
She married Edgar Dick in 1954, and the couple operated a ranch outside Echo for several years. In 1973 she moved into the community of Echo, where she continued to reside until 2019.
She married Samuel “Carl” Smith on March 25, 1985, and the couple resided in Echo. He preceded her in death on May 8, 2010. Jean moved to Hermiston in 2019 to be closer to her family.
She is survived by four children, David Dick, Mike Dick, Bobby Dick and Linda Dick; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and several extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar on Nov. 19, 1975; her parents; two brothers; and two sisters.
At her request, no services will be held.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
