Sarah Raye Asbell, "Raye", 91, of Hermiston, Ore., died December 30, 2014. She was a native of Kansas, and attended Galena High School, marrying shortly thereafter and moving to Oregon with her first husband. She spent the remainder of her life in Oregon, in Portland, The Dalles, and then settling in Hermiston in 1957, where she remained until her death. She went to beauty school in Pendleton, became a licensed beautician and opened "Raye's Beauty Salon" on Hermiston Avenue, which she owned and operated until she retired in 1984.
Raye enjoyed volunteerism, specifically Reach to Recovery, as well as involvement with Hospice and the Women's Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and served as the Worthy Matron for the local Hermiston Queen Esther Chapter in 1972. She was one of the founding members of the Hermiston Relay for Life and served as the first annual Grand Marshall in 1997, which she considered a great honor. She loved dogs and until her later years, always had one by her side. Later in life she was also a member of the United First Methodist Church.
Raye was twice widowed, first by James "Pete" Brittle, UPRR engineer, in 1962 and then by Clarence "Bill" Asbell, of "Bill's Locksmith," in 1988. She was born to Grace and Joe Martin of Galena, Kansas, and is survived by one of her five siblings, her younger brother, Jeff Martin, of Merced, Calif., whom she adored, as well as by many beloved nieces and nephews. Included among her local nieces are: niece by marriage Lily Brooks of Hermiston, Ore.; great-nieces Becky Brooks Davis of Hermiston, Ore., and Barbara Brooks Otte of Benton City, Wash.; and great-grandnieces Jessie Davis Klindworth of Kennewick, Wash., and Courtney Otte and Molly Otte of Benton City, Wash.
Raye was a happy, friendly person who never met a stranger. She will be laid to rest at Hermiston Cemetery next to her late husbands. Memorial contributions may be made to any of her above causes.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.
Nephew: Sam Brooks #31741359
Raye enjoyed volunteerism, specifically Reach to Recovery, as well as involvement with Hospice and the Women's Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and served as the Worthy Matron for the local Hermiston Queen Esther Chapter in 1972. She was one of the founding members of the Hermiston Relay for Life and served as the first annual Grand Marshall in 1997, which she considered a great honor. She loved dogs and until her later years, always had one by her side. Later in life she was also a member of the United First Methodist Church.
Raye was twice widowed, first by James "Pete" Brittle, UPRR engineer, in 1962 and then by Clarence "Bill" Asbell, of "Bill's Locksmith," in 1988. She was born to Grace and Joe Martin of Galena, Kansas, and is survived by one of her five siblings, her younger brother, Jeff Martin, of Merced, Calif., whom she adored, as well as by many beloved nieces and nephews. Included among her local nieces are: niece by marriage Lily Brooks of Hermiston, Ore.; great-nieces Becky Brooks Davis of Hermiston, Ore., and Barbara Brooks Otte of Benton City, Wash.; and great-grandnieces Jessie Davis Klindworth of Kennewick, Wash., and Courtney Otte and Molly Otte of Benton City, Wash.
Raye was a happy, friendly person who never met a stranger. She will be laid to rest at Hermiston Cemetery next to her late husbands. Memorial contributions may be made to any of her above causes.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.
Nephew: Sam Brooks #31741359
Sarah Raye Asbell, "Raye", 91, of Hermiston, Ore., died December 30, 2014. She was a native of Kansas, and attended Galena High School, marrying shortly thereafter and moving to Oregon with her first husband. She spent the remainder of her life in Oregon, in Portland, The Dalles, and then settling in Hermiston in 1957, where she remained until her death. She went to beauty school in Pendleton, became a licensed beautician and opened "Raye's Beauty Salon" on Hermiston Avenue, which she owned and operated until she retired in 1984.
Raye enjoyed volunteerism, specifically Reach to Recovery, as well as involvement with Hospice and the Women's Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and served as the Worthy Matron for the local Hermiston Queen Esther Chapter in 1972. She was one of the founding members of the Hermiston Relay for Life and served as the first annual Grand Marshall in 1997, which she considered a great honor. She loved dogs and until her later years, always had one by her side. Later in life she was also a member of the United First Methodist Church.
Raye was twice widowed, first by James "Pete" Brittle, UPRR engineer, in 1962 and then by Clarence "Bill" Asbell, of "Bill's Locksmith," in 1988. She was born to Grace and Joe Martin of Galena, Kansas, and is survived by one of her five siblings, her younger brother, Jeff Martin, of Merced, Calif., whom she adored, as well as by many beloved nieces and nephews. Included among her local nieces are: niece by marriage Lily Brooks of Hermiston, Ore.; great-nieces Becky Brooks Davis of Hermiston, Ore., and Barbara Brooks Otte of Benton City, Wash.; and great-grandnieces Jessie Davis Klindworth of Kennewick, Wash., and Courtney Otte and Molly Otte of Benton City, Wash.
Raye was a happy, friendly person who never met a stranger. She will be laid to rest at Hermiston Cemetery next to her late husbands. Memorial contributions may be made to any of her above causes.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.
Nephew: Sam Brooks #31741359
Raye enjoyed volunteerism, specifically Reach to Recovery, as well as involvement with Hospice and the Women's Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and served as the Worthy Matron for the local Hermiston Queen Esther Chapter in 1972. She was one of the founding members of the Hermiston Relay for Life and served as the first annual Grand Marshall in 1997, which she considered a great honor. She loved dogs and until her later years, always had one by her side. Later in life she was also a member of the United First Methodist Church.
Raye was twice widowed, first by James "Pete" Brittle, UPRR engineer, in 1962 and then by Clarence "Bill" Asbell, of "Bill's Locksmith," in 1988. She was born to Grace and Joe Martin of Galena, Kansas, and is survived by one of her five siblings, her younger brother, Jeff Martin, of Merced, Calif., whom she adored, as well as by many beloved nieces and nephews. Included among her local nieces are: niece by marriage Lily Brooks of Hermiston, Ore.; great-nieces Becky Brooks Davis of Hermiston, Ore., and Barbara Brooks Otte of Benton City, Wash.; and great-grandnieces Jessie Davis Klindworth of Kennewick, Wash., and Courtney Otte and Molly Otte of Benton City, Wash.
Raye was a happy, friendly person who never met a stranger. She will be laid to rest at Hermiston Cemetery next to her late husbands. Memorial contributions may be made to any of her above causes.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements.
Nephew: Sam Brooks #31741359
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