Richard Lee Patrick of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on March 16, 2025 at the age of 78.
He was born on July 16, 1946 in Olympia, Wash. to Leon and Georgia Hampton Patrick.
After graduating from high school, Richard joined the U.S. Army where he served for three tours in Vietnam during his 12 years of service. He moved to Oregon in 1972 and settled in the Hermiston area in 1980. He worked as a long-haul truck driver for the Walmart Distribution Center in Hermiston for over 20 years.
Richard was a lifelong avid fisherman and he enjoyed playing Texas hold ‘em poker. He was a member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Group and the American Legion Post #37 in Hermiston.
Richard married Joy Stoddard in the late 1990s in Winnemucca, Nev.
He is survived by six children, Richard B. Patrick, Tamara Patrick-Mercado, Mark Patrick, Michelle Bergener, Monica Patrick and stepdaughter, Teresa; brothers, Howard, John and Paul; sisters, Candace, Cyndie and Glynda; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy; son, Kevin; and two brothers, Thomas and Robin.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial donations in Richard’s memory be made to ALS or pancreatic cancer.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
