Eleanor M. Pourier

Eleanor M. Pourier, 78, of Umatilla died September 15, 2025 at her home.

She was born July 17, 1947 in Kadoka, South Dakota to Benjamin R. and Hazel (Rooks) Pourier.

Eleanor moved to Umatilla in 1964, she had lived in various places throughout Oregon and Washington in her lifetime. Starting at an early age she birthed 4 children; Marvin, Melina, Michael and another daughter.

She married Clifford B. Conner, Jr. August 16, 1969 of Baker City, Oregon and John Berry in the late 80's of Portland, Oregon.

Eleanor worked in housekeeping. She enjoyed crafts, making dream catchers, painting, Harley motorcycle rides, being a Free Bird and her dog, Teddy.

Survivors include her son, Marvin Pourier of Umatilla; daughters, Melina Pourier of Puyallup, WA and a daughter of Hermiston, OR; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; a sister, Brenda (Keith) Curnutt of Irrigon; brother-in-law, Jack Chivington of Boardman.

She was preceded in death by her son, Michael A. Pourier; grandson, Skyler M. Pourier; parents, Ben and Hazel (Rooks) Pourier; brothers, John Trundle, Jr., Maynard Pourier and Rodger Pourier; sisters, Betty June (Pourier) Patton, Roberta (Pourier) Chivington, Marilyn Pourier and Nora (Pourier) Taylor.

Eleanor has requested that her ashes go for one more Harley ride and continue being a Free Bird.

A Celebration of life will be announced at a later time. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.

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