Norris Gene Logsdon

Norris Gene Logsdon passed away at his home at the age of 85, on October 31, 2025 in Hermiston Oregon.  He was born in1940 in Wall, South Dakota to Mother Emma (Bauder) Logsdon and Father, Aaron Logsdon.  In 1945 just after World War II, Norris and his family moved from Virgil, South Dakota to Baker, Oregon because Aarons brother, sister and parents lived in Baker and thought there would be more work opportunities.   Norris married Dorothy Cress on June 23, 1958, they lived in Baker prior to moving to La Grande until they divorced.  Norris then moved to Hermiston where he purchased Snipes Mountain Sand in 1992.

Norris began working at his father’s Ready-Mix Sand and Gravel company at a very young age.  Under current laws it would be illegal to work at so young an age. Norris owned 2 classic cars: a 1956 Red & Black Ford Convertible Hard Top, and a 1957 Black Chevrolet with the silver fins on the sides.  He was able to purchase these cars because he worked from such a young age.  He had a strong work ethic and worked hard all his life.  His career was spent in Construction.  

He is survived by his four children: Laurie (Doug) Callison, Greg (Kim) Logsdon, Luanne Logsdon, and Susan Logsdon.  His four grandsons, Parker Callison, Jake Logsdon, Caleb Logsdon and Layne Logsdon.  His sister Patricia (Patsy) Hampton and her four children Randy (Charlene) Hampton, Kevin (Penny) Hampton, Kent Hampton and Lisa (Tony) Briggs. He was proceeded in death by his parents Aaron Logsdon and Emma Cary Bauder Logsdon, his niece Debra (Debbie) Jean Hampton, nephew Donnovan Flovel Hampton Jr.and brother-in-law Donnovan Flovel Hampton.

A Service will be held on Monday, November 17 at 1pm in the Banquet Room at The Panda Inn Chinese Restaurant at 675 N. First Street, Hermiston, Oregon. A graveside service will follow on Tuesday, November 18 at 1pm at the l Grandview Cemetery in La Grande, followed by a luncheon at The Barrel Room in Island City from 2-4pm. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Norris’s surviving four children—Laurie, Luanne, Greg, and Susan. On-line condolences to the family may be made through Burns Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

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

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