Wilma Marie Pierson

Wilma “Marie” Pierson of Hermiston, Oregon was born on May 13, 1930 in Bertha, Missouri to parents, Willie and Anna Burden Medlock. She died on May 25, 2015 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 85 years. Marie was raised and attended school in Ava, Missouri. She moved to Hermiston, Oregon in the early 1940's and graduated from Hermiston High School in the class of 1948. Marie was united in marriage to Jack E. Pierson on June 18, 1948 in Lewiston, Idaho. He wrote Marie a little love note every day. She modeled in Portland, Oregon in the 1960's and later worked at Stewart’s Grocery Store as a clerk. They moved to Ontario, Oregon in 1972 where Marie owned and operated Petals & Gifts for several years before returning to Hermiston, Oregon in 1998 where she has lived since. When she returned she worked for Good Shepherd Health System in dietary nutrition until retiring in 2003. Marie was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Hermiston, Oregon. She enjoyed painting, reading, and interior design.

She is survived by her daughters: Susie Jones & husband Bruce, Hermiston, OR, Cindi Mitchell & husband Herschel, Boise, ID; grandchildren: Becky, Shelly, Stephanie, Jackie (Jennifer), Amanda, Kristy, Adam, & Ciara; and 15 great grandchildren.

Marie was preceded in death by Jack Pierson, her husband, her parents, and sisters: Arzan Pierson & Sybil Hamm.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 665 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston, OR. 

Those who wish may make contributions in Marie’s memory to the Good Shepherd Foundation - Scholarship Fund. 

Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

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

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