Sidney Gene Zinter Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Sidney Gene Zinter of Ione, Oregon, who passed away on April 20, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sidney Gene Zinter to pay them a last tribute.
Though Sidney may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Sidney touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sidney Zinter Sr. and Mary Zinter (Cain). He is survived by: his wife Barbara Zinter of Ione, Oregon; his sons, Barney Zinter (Tammy) of Milton-Freewater, Joshua Zinter of Ione and Jason Zinter (Katilyn) of Heppner; and his sister Julie Kalegi of Bellview, WA. He is also survived by her 3 sons; and many great uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Shriners, Christian Life Center in Heppner, or Pioneer Memorial Home Health and Hospice in Sid's name may be directed to Sweeney Payton Mortuary, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.
