Pearl Esther Coombs

Pearl Esther Coombs, 102, of John Day died Saturday October 17th at Valley View Assisted Living. A memorial service will be held on Saturday October 24th at Valley View.

Pearl was born on June 13, 1913 in Hereford, Oregon to Richard and Hulda Viola Boyer. There she attended grade school and also graduated high school.

On January 18, 1928 she married Frankie Owen in Baker City, Oregon; Frankie passed away on April 20, 1986. In 1990 Pearl was remarried to Alfred Coombs, a retired rancher, who passed away 1994. In the 1960's into the 70's she worked various jobs in different places including Sprouse Reitz, Benson's Shoe Store, Puitt's Mercantile, Coffee Cup Cafe, Knox Department Store, and spent 8 months working at a Tavern, but ultimately was a wonderful housewife and mother. She retired in 1979.

She enjoyed rock hunting, wildlife hunting, camping, mining, and fishing. She was an excellent seamstress; she loved to knit and crochet. She also loved to cook, garden, read westerns and mysteries, play cards and bingo. She was part of the First Christian Church, Bates Women's Club, Prairie City Garden Club, and the Red Hatters.

She is survived by her daughter Lana (David) Abarr in John Day, Oregon granddaughter Cheryl (Jay) Wilson Eugene, Oregon grandson Mark (Lucie) Immoos of John Day, Oregon grandson Bill Immoos of John Day, OR, 11 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 8 siblings; first husband Frankie Owen, second husband Alfred Coombs, son Douglas Owen, a grandson, and a great granddaughter.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Bates State Park or a Charity of ones choice through Driskill Memorial Chapel 241 S. Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845.