Douglas L Moyer

Douglas L. Moyer longtime Hermiston, Oregon resident, was born on February 2, 1938 in Emmett, Idaho to parents, Clyde R. and Maxine E. Brinson Moyer. He died on November 10, 2015 at his home in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 77 years. When Doug was little his family moved to Hermiston, Oregon where he was raised and attended school. He then joined the United States Air Force and served from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1959. Doug was united in marriage to Judith A. Vondy on November 2, 1958 in Hermiston, Oregon. They lived in Boise, Idaho for a time before returning to Hermiston, Oregon in 1967 where they raised their family and worked. Doug worked at the Wagon Yard, Northwest Motor Home, and later at the Umatilla County Fair Grounds before retiring. After retirement Doug was able to fulfill his lifelong dream of living in the mountains. They lived at Blake Ranch outside of Heppner for several years and Doug was able to work cattle drives and enjoy the outdoors. They then returned to Hermiston where they have lived for the past several years. He enjoyed the mountains, hunting, fishing, and for many years showed and promoted Appaloosa Horses. In 1976 Doug was awarded the Supreme Champion Medallion for his performance in the show ring with his Appaloosa, Scouts Red Eagle. This was only the 3rd time the award had been presented. Doug was always a frog in a skillet, never one to sit still and enjoyed all life had to offer.

A special thank you to James Schmidt, your care and compassion is greatly appreciated by our family. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Judy Moyer, Hermiston, OR; daughter: Di Fordice and husband Bob, Hermiston, OR; son: Douglas Moyer, Fayetteville, GA; brother: Roy Moyer & wife Vicky, Milton Freewater, OR; sister: Loretta Dyer and husband Jerry, Hermiston, OR; grandchildren: Dusty & fiancee Ashleigh, Tyler, James, & Lauren & husband Blake; great grandchildren: Haleigh, Coleman, & Benjamin.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Shari Schneider, and a brother: Frank Moyer.     

A celebration of life gathering with military honors will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at the Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston, Oregon.

Those who wish may make contributions in Doug’s memory to Vange John Memorial Hospice-Education Fund at 645 W. Orchard Ave. Suite 300, Hermiston, OR 97838. 

Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements. 

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