Renise Renee Burpee of Hermiston, formerly of Everett, Wash., died on July 5, 2021 at the age of 68.
She was born on June 20, 1953 in La Grande to Howard and Coralee McCrae Howell.
She graduated from high school in Walla Walla, Wash. After high school, she attended Walla Walla Community College and Clark Community College, where she received her dental hygienist certification. In the early 1980s she moved to Everett, Wash., where she resided for nearly 40 years. She worked as a dental hygienist, in real estate, and later she owned and operated two taverns. She moved to Hermiston one year ago to be closer to her family.
Renise married Glenn M. Burpee on April 28, 1996 in Hawaii.
Renise grew up around horses and had a lifetime loving them. She and Glenn enjoyed their annual hiking trips to the Moab Desert for two weeks every year. She also enjoyed traveling, grew a garden for many years, and enjoyed treasure hunting for antiques.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Mike) McKillip; stepsons, Jeff Larsen, Cris Larsen and Scott Larsen; stepdaughter, Tonya Berglund; brother, Richard (Ann) Howell; sister, Rita (Jim) Hermann; grandsons, Jacob and Damian McKillip; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn on Sept. 9, 2019, and by her parents.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, Everett, Wash.
A celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 following the graveside service at Lombardi’s Restaurant, 1620 W. Marine View Drive, Everett, Wash.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
