Harry R Dyer

Harry R. Dyer of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on September 14, 1947 in Baker, Oregon to parents, Harry and Gladys (McCoy) Dyer. He passed away on October 26, 2023 with his wife, daughter Reese and son Joseph by his side in Walla Walla, Washington at the age of 76 years after battling Parkinson’s Disease. Harry was raised and graduated from Stanfield High School in the class of 1966. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1968. Harry married Kim Grohs on February 16, 1980. They lived in Umatilla, Oregon before moving to Hermiston, Oregon where they have lived since. He worked for Lamb Weston for 40 years. Harry enjoyed fishing, hunting, long mountain drives, gardening, watching and feeding the birds, watching sports (loved football), poking fun, making own shot gun shells, spending time with animals, cherished time with his grandkids and watching all activities that they were involved in. 

He is survived by his wife: Kim Dyer, children: Reese Kestler (Randy), Joseph Dyer (Jessica), and Heather Smith (Casey); sister: Irene Walchli; grandchildren: Breannah, Ryland, TeeJay, Madden, Bryan, Matthew, Aubree, Carly, Myleigh, Devon, Darian & Ethan; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and long haired Dachshund: Chloe.
  
Harry was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Stan Dyer, David Dyer, Jerry Dyer, Richard Dyer, Tommy Calder & Johnny (Calder) Minor.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston, Oregon.

Those who wish may make contributions in Harry’s memory to 
https://www.portlanddachshundrescue.org/donate

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

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