Sandra Lee King of Hermiston died on Nov. 14, 2020 in Hermiston at the age of 69.
She was born on Oct. 9, 1951 at her parents’ home in Hermiston.
Sandra had lived at Ol’ Thyme Adult Foster Care in Hermiston for almost two years. She grew up in Hermiston until age 12, when her family moved to a ranch on the Echo meadows. She graduated from Echo High School in 1969. Sandra took classes from Blue Mountain Community College during high school, then went on to attend college in Minot, N.D. She attended Minot State and Northwest Bible College, where she received her Associate of Arts degree. Sandra then moved to Denver, Colo. for a few years before returning to Hermiston.
Sandra worked at Lamb Weston in Hermiston for 41 years, retiring in September 2019. While there she worked in many departments, finally settling in the position of manifestor.
Sandra was a strong, determined lady who also had a tender heart and loved doing for others. She would often cook or bake something to share with others at work. She’d buy gifts for nieces and nephews, their favorites being the Easter baskets she gave every year. She loved to read and was hardly ever seen without a book in hand.
She is survived by her brother, Del King of Santa Rosa Calif.; sisters, Barbara Zumwalt (Larry) of Tacoma, Wash. and Amy McMasters (Larry) of Mountain Home, Idaho; along with nieces and nephews, friends and other family members who have a hope of seeing her again.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and Mona King, and niece, Melissa Zumwalt Fiocchi.
Sandra’s family would like to express their deep appreciation to caregivers Daniel and Alaura Mack and the staff at Ol’ Thyme Adult Foster Care, and to the staff at Morrow County Hospice and Vange John Memorial Hospice in Hermiston.
A private burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Please share memories of Sandra with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
