Lois I. Myrick died on Nov. 26, 2021 at her home in Umatilla at the age of 94.
She was born on July 6, 1927 in Ithaca, Neb. to John and Velma Boardman Hageman.
Lois was raised in Nebraska, and Jerome and Sun Valley, Idaho before living in Portland. She worked in support of the war effort “Rosie the Riveter” as a welder assistant during World War II. Lois moved to Hermiston, where she married Frank Myrick on Aug. 11, 1951. They owned Myrick Chevrolet, Western Auto and then Myrick Chrysler Dodge until retiring in 1994. She and Frank were active in the Hermiston Elks Lodge for many years.
Lois enjoyed crocheting, traveling, going on cruises, dancing and word search puzzles.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan Keesey, Cornelius and Karen Sligar, Twin Falls, Idaho; brother, Aaron Hageman, The Dalles; seven grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Frank Myrick; a daughter, Lori Myrick; a son, Steven Myrick; her parents; and a sister, Eryis Dorn.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Those who wish may make contributions in Lois’ memory to Vange John Memorial Hospice Education Fund in care of Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, Ore., 97838.
Please share memories of Lois with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
