Paul Williams, 80, lost his battle with cancer at his home in Umatilla with his loving wife by his side on Saturday, July 6, 2013.
He was born Nov. 22, 1932 in Amber, Okla., to Jesse Leon and Anna (Jurrick) Williams.
John was a Christmas tree farmer most of his life and then became an avid fisherman and hunter.
John is survived by his wife, JoAnn of Umatilla; son, Jerry of Oregon; daughters, Linda (Rufus) Carpenter of Vancouver, Wash., Myra (Rick) Delkar of Spokane, Wash., and Cindy (Bill) Woolley of Forest Grove; son-in-law, Randy (Shirley) Grayson of Vancouver, Wash.; stepsons, Randy Grubbs and Danny Grubbs; stepdaughters, Nancy (Jerry) Hamilton and Anna Muse; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren and several siblings.
He was preceded in death by his parents; many siblings; first wife, Wanda; and grandson, Devon.
At his request, there will be no services held. Disposition was by cremation.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vange John Memorial Hospice, 645 W. Orchard Ave., Suite 300, Hermiston, Ore., 97838.
Please send condolences at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
