Dorothea Lorraine Purdy Obituary
We bid farewell to Dorothea Lorraine Purdy (Burns, Oregon), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 18, 2026 at the age of 90. Dorothea touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothea Lorraine Purdy to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Wayne Howes and Hope Lorraine Moyer Howes; her husband Clint; and her brothers, Charles Lynn Howes, Bob Howes, Don Howes and John Howes.
She is survived by: her brother George (Mary); her daughter-in-law Cindy; her children, Ronda Purdy of Burns, Tim Purdy (Cindy) of Burns and Kelly Williams (Gary) of Montour, ID.; her grandsons, Nick Purdy of Port Orchard, WA and Derek Purdy of Burns; her great grandchildren, Dane Purdy and Cooper Purdy of Sparks, NV.; her sister Helen Kennedy of Sandy, OR; Sue, JoEllen Shepherd and George (Mary).
Contributions in Dorothea's memory can be made to The Harney County Historical Society or the Burns Cemetery Fund.
