Ronald “Ron” Lee White of Portland, formerly of Eastern Oregon, passed away in Portland on May 13, 2020 at the age of 80.
He was born on June 7, 1939 in Moro, Ill. to Walter Sr. and Frances Draper White.
Ron moved to Eastern Oregon in 1942 and attended schools in Echo, Stanfield and Hermiston. He moved to Redmond in 1957 and graduated from Redmond High School in the class of 1958. After high school he moved back to Eastern Oregon, where he worked for a couple years. In 1960 he moved to Portland, where he worked for Fred Meyer at the Rockwood store as a head cashier for 17 years. He then returned to Eastern Oregon, where he owned and operated the Echo Cash Grocery Store and the Stanfield Dog Kennels for over five years. He then took a job with Southland Corp., managing several 7 Eleven stores in the Portland area. He retired in 1980 due to an injury.
Ron was an excellent cook and enjoyed reading and talking to his many friends and family members. Ron married Barbara Peterson on Oct. 5, 1962 in Milwaukie.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara; daughter, Kimberly (Toby) Johnson; son, Jeffrey White; and two granddaughters, Nichelle Johnson and Brittney Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary McVickers; and brothers, Robert White and Walter White Jr.
A private family service was held with burial in Echo Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions to Pet Rescue Humane Society of Eastern Oregon.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
