Berlie

PENDLETON – Raymond J. Berlie, a resident of Pendleton and former resident of Filer, Idaho, died Oct. 15, 2007 in a Pendleton care home. He was 81 years old.

At his request no local services will be held. Inurnment will be in Filer, Idaho.

Mr. Berlie was born Oct. 21, 1925 in Franklin, Neb. to David J. and Rena Borland. He was raised and educated in Franklin, Neb. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy and served in World War II in the South Pacific.

After his discharge he returned to Nebraska. He married Colleen Ewen on February 9, 1948 in Chadron, Neb. Mr. Berlie then began working for the post office as a mail carrier. The family lived in Chadron until 1957 when they moved to Ventura, Calif. Mr. Berlie continued working for the post office as a mail clerk. The family then moved to Camarillo, Calif., in 1965.

In 1979, Mr. Berlie retired and he and his wife moved to Filer, Idaho. Mrs. Berlie preceded him in his death in 2004, and Mr. Berlie later moved to Pendleton to be closer to his family.

He greatly enjoyed fishing, especially fly fishing. He also enjoyed farming in Filer during his retirement. He had been active in the Filer V.F.W., the American legion and the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by three children, Gregg Berlie of Pendleton, Daryl Berlie of Eugene, and LuAnne Hill of Salt Lake City; one brother, Henry “Hank” Berlie of Alliance, Neb.; one sister, Helen McCracken of Filer, Idaho; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in his death by a brother, five sisters and a granddaughter.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Burns Mortuary of Pendleton, P.O. Box 489, Pendleton, OR 97801.

Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements.