Willard J. “Bill” Messner died on March 11, 2013 at his home in Hermiston at the age of 102.
He is survived by his wife, Dottie Messner, Hermiston; daughter, Darlene Grady and husband, Jim, Gresham; son, John Messner and wife, Judy, West Linn; stepsons, Steven Mayes, Nampa, Idaho and Les Mayes, Sandy, Utah; grandsons, John and Paul; stepgrandchildren, Jennifer, Erin, Laura, David and Leslie Anne; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose; his parents; six brothers and an infant sister.
A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 1 p.m., at the Grace Baptist Church in Hermiston.
Contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to the Vange John Memorial Hospice or the Grace Baptist Church.
Please sign the condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.