Henry William High, Jr. of Boardman was born January 12, 1939, in Texas City, Texas, the son of Henry Sr. and Verna (Hawley) High. He passed away in Hermiston on April 1, 2019, at the age of 80.

Henry grew up and attended school in Tacoma, Wash. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army for three years. He then joined the Coast Guard where he served for an additional 17 years, retiring in the late 1970s. Next he moved to Boardman, Oregon, where he worked as a supervisor for the phone company until retiring in 2001.

Henry enjoyed classic cars: working on them, driving them and going to car shows. He also enjoyed going camping.

Henry married Susan Luttrell on May 9, 1987, in Walla Walla, Wash.

He is survived by his wife, Susan of Boardman; daughter Lisa (Harvey) Bamford of Ellensburg, Wash.; stepson David (Laura) Luttrell of Boardman; sisters Joy and Joan (Clyde); brother Allen; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Mark, and sister Peggy.

No services will be held. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.

Memorial donations in Henry’s memory can be donated to any local organization to help feed those in need.

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