Ivan J. Strese

Ivan J. Strese of Hermiston was born June 28, 1929 in Condon, Oregon the son of Alfred and Margaret (Hunter) Strese. He passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday June 9, 2019 in Hermiston at the age of 89.

Ivan grew up in the communities of Condon and Fossil, Oregon. At a young age, he began working in sawmills in Condon and Pendleton. In 1964 he moved to Hermiston where he has lived for the past fifty five years. He worked for Marlette Homes where he painted and assembled axles for manufactured homes beginning in 1968 and continued until retiring in 2004. 

Ivan enjoyed taking photos and traveling with his wife Ethel, working in his yard and caring for his many cats. He was a longtime member of the Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist church where he volunteered for many projects and enjoyed supporting missions.

Ivan married Ethel Cockerham on December 31, 1964 in Coeur d’alene, Idaho. She preceded him in death in 2009. He was also preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.

He is survived by a stepdaughter, Sharon (Dan) Coffey; grandchildren, James, Timothy and Karmen Hauner; five great grandchildren; and two great great granddaughters.

A Funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday June 18, 2019 in the Burns Mortuary Chapel (685 W Hermiston Avenue Hermiston, OR). Burial will follow in the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.

Family suggest memorial donations be made to the Hermiston Jr. Academy.

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