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William E. “Bill” Wells was born on January 25, 1949 in Walla Walla, Washington to parents, Francis Eugene Wells and Urdean Aloise (Breding) Wells. He died on July 14, 2026 at his home in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 77 years.
Bill served in the United States Army during Vietnam until his honorable discharge when he returned home. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for many years until he retired.
A private family burial will be held at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Stanfield, Oregon.
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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.
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