Beverly J (Penner) Leader

Beverly J. Leader of Umatilla, Oregon, was born on April 2, 1932 in Polson, Montana. She died on January 3, 2017 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 84 years. Bev was raised in Billings, Montana and later in Priest River, Idaho. She married Roy W. Leader On June 6, 1952 in Priest River, Idaho. They moved to Umatilla, Oregon in 1961 where she has lived since. Bev worked for Lamb Weston in Hermiston, Oregon for a short time before becoming a full time homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, the outdoors, camping, trips to the mountains, crocheting, playing cards, and yahtzee. Bev had a good sense of humor and enjoyed time with her family joking and laughing.

She is survived by her daughter: Cheryl Holmes, Umatilla, OR; son: Roy “Butch” Leader, Portland, OR; brother: Thomas Penner, Pendleton, OR; grandchildren: Jason, Jeremy, Jeanette, Devin, & Carrie; great grandchildren: Jason, Elijah, Isabella, Mateo, Stephen, Kateri, RJ, and Rudger; two great great grandchildren; several nieces, and nephews.

Bev was preceded in death by her husband, her parents: Earl & Mabel Barnes, son: Tommy Leader; step sisters: Jo and Pauline, step brothers Daryl & Gordon 

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Umatilla, Oregon.

Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

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

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