Herman Leonard McNeely's Obituary
Herman Leonard McNeely
July 8, 1928 ~ March 25, 2018
Herman Leonard McNeely, 89, of Scappoose, Oregon, passed away on March 25 in Columbia City, Oregon. He was born July 8, 1928 to Phillip and Illa (Luttrell) McNeely in Okfuskee, Oklahoma. His family settled in the Yankton, Oregon area when Herman was a toddler. Herman graduated from St. Helens High School in 1948.
Growing up on the family farm in Yankton instilled a love of farming and hard work in Herman, and he was able to continue that on his own farm. He raised animals and grew many things; including strawberries, corn, and peaches which were enjoyed by the local community. Herman and wife Selma retired from the peach business in 2002 and spent time enjoying their grandkids and maintaining their farm. Daffodils Herman planted along the driveway still delight many passersby in the spring. Herman always said farming was 10% his work and God did the rest.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Selma McNeely; son David McNeely; daughters Bonnie (David) McNeely, Colleen (Mike) Bair, Teresa Tullock, Diane (David) Karn, Michelle Tullock, and Bobbi (Frank) Marcantonio; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service is planned for 11:00 am on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Warren Community Fellowship.
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