Keith Erwin Tallman of Boardman, (formerly of Adrian) passed away in Hermistonn with his family by his side on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the age of 95.
He was born Dec. 16, 1926 in Imperial, Neb.,a the son of James and Leona (Mather) Tallman.
Keith moved from Nebraska to Idaho when he was 6 years old. In 1938 he moved to Adrian and later to the Ridgeview area. He graduated from Adrian High School in the class of 1944. He then served in the U.S. Navy for two years during World War II.
Keith married his high school sweet heart, Wilma “Billie” Brewer in Portland on July 9, 1945 while on leave from the Navy. The couple made their home in the Adrian area for a few years before buying a farm in Ridgeview. Keith operated his farm throughout his career until retiring in 2004. He moved to Boardman in 2004 where he has resided since.
Keith was an avid fishing enthusiast and has enjoyed many fishing adventures throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. He has actively followed his kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities and sporting events. He had been actively involved in the Adrian community in many ways such as: Malheur Potato Bargaining Association for 30 years, Board member of the South Board Owyhee Project and Adrian Fire Dept. Board. He has been passionate about following Adrian Sports and activities even after moving to Boardman.
Keith is survived by his four children, Terry (Cheryl) Tallman, Marilyn (Dave Heldenbrand) Nelson, Tim (Lois) Tallman and Evelyn (Michael) Gobler; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie, in 2003; son, Michael; his parents; brothers, Eldon and Merrill; sisters, Carol and Ruth.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Friday April 1, 2022 at the Owyhee Cemetery in Nyssa. A memorial service will be announced at a later time in Boardman.
To leave an online condolence for the family please go to www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Family suggest memorial donations be made to the Adrian Booster Club, c/o LaDawn Bayes, 665 Rosewell Road Adrian, Ore., 97901 in Keith & Billie Tallman’s memory.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
