Lois I (Hageman) Myrick

Lois I. Myrick was born on July 6, 1927 in Ithaca, Nebraska to parents, John and Velma Boardman Hageman. She died on November 26, 2021 at her home in Umatilla, Oregon at the age of 94 years. Lois was raised in Nebraska, Jerome and Sun Valley, Idaho before living in Portland, Oregon. She worked in support of the war effort “Rosie the Riveter” as a welder assistant, during WWII,. Lois moved to Hermiston, Oregon where she married Frank Myrick on August 11, 1951. They owned Myrick Chevrolet, Western Auto and then Myrick Chrysler Dodge until retiring in 1994. She and Frank were active in the Hermiston Elks Lodge for many years. Lois enjoyed crocheting, traveling, going on cruises, dancing and word search puzzles.

She is survived by her daughters: Susan Keesey, Cornelius, OR and Karen Sligar, Twin Falls, ID; brother: Aaron Hageman, The Dalles, OR; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Frank Myrick, a daughter: Lori Myrick, a son: Steven Myrick, her parents and a sister, Eryis Dorn.  

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon.

Those who wish may make contributions in Lois’ memory to Vange John Memorial Hospice Education Fund c/o Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, OR 97838.
 
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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.   

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