Cleo B Childers

Cleo B. Childers was born on September 9, 1935 in Wapato, Washington to parents, Jesse Glen Childers and Coy Ethel Bowman Childers. He died on October 22, 2020 at his home in Ione, Oregon at the age of 85 years. He was raised and attended school in Mabton, Washington, graduating in the class of 1953. Cleo was united in marriage to Marilyn Bechtel on June 5, 1955 in Helix, Oregon. He worked for the Lester King Ranch before settling in Ione, Oregon in 1961 where he has lived since. He worked for the Charles Carlson farm until 1969. Cleo owned and operated B & C Repair for 30 years as well as farming in various locations until his passing. He was a member of the Hermiston Gun Club, the NRA, Oregon Wheat League and the Morrow County Grain Growers. Cleo enjoyed trap shooting, varmint hunting, playing cards, visiting at morning coffee and loved farming.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years: Marilyn Childers, Ione, OR; sons: Harvey Childers (Bobbi), Ione, OR and Roger Childers (Barbara), Roseburg, OR; daughter: Laurie Barrow (Cris), Lexington, OR; grandchildren: Maci (Chris), Kacy (Alisha), Molly (Josh), Sarah (Leon), Matthew, Lucas & Payton; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cleo was preceded in death by an infant son: John, his parents, brother Max Childers and a sister, Glenna Childers.      

A graveside service following state guidelines will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at the Highview Cemetery, Ione, Oregon.

Those who wish may make contributions in Cleo’s memory to the Hermiston Gun Club c/0 Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, OR 97838.

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