Obituary for Julie Bisset-Colby
Julie Bisset-Colby went home to Jesus Nov. 8, 2018, after battling ovarion cancer for 3½ years. Julie was born in The Dalles, Ore., in 1956. She attended St. Mary’s Academy until eighth grade and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1974. After high school she attended Eastern Oregon University earning a bachelor’s degree in
Obituary for Lois Yvonne (Hanel) Nelsen
On Nov. 8, 2018, Lois Yvonne (Hanel) Nelsen unexpectedly passed away at her daughter’s home in Troutdale, Ore., due to complications from surgery and other underlying health issues. She had just turned 82 years old. Lois was born Nov. 1, 1936, to Lewis Frank Hanel and Nita Fae Reid in Hood River, Ore. Her father
Leah Joan Conner
Leah Joan Conner died Nov. 15, 2018, in Pendleton surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 29, 1932, to Gilbert Edward and Elsie Spokane Conner in the family home on the Umatilla Reservation. Midwives to her delivery were Vera Spokane Jones and Winnie Young Chief Crane. Leah attended District 44 on the reservation and
UPCOMING SERVICES: Nov. 17-20, 2018
SATURDAY, NOV. 17 GRISSOM, KATHY — Celebration of life gathering from 2-4 p.m. at The Arc Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. REESE, LEON — Graveside inurnment at 1 p.m. at the Echo Cemetery. SUNDAY, NOV. 18 – MONday, NOv. 19 No services scheduled TUESDAY, NOV. 20 CONNER, LEAH — Celebration of life at