Darlena Mae Hargett

Darlena Mae Hargett, age 83, of La Grande, died April 1, 2010 at a local care facility. A celebration of life will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Committal and interment will follow at the Island City Cemetery.

Mrs. Hargett was born on February 27, 1927 the daugther of Orien Monroe and Gladys Ethel (Baum) Amos in La Grande. She graduated from La Grande High School and on August 17, 1946 she married Vern Hargett. She worked as a legal secretary for Bill Carey and later Steve Joseph. She was a member of the Soroptimist Club, the Legal Secretaries and was secretary for the Class of 1945 reunions. She enjoyed keeping her yard and flowers beautiful, crocheting, playing the piano and visiting her friends.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Laurie Hargett of Cove; granddaughters, Alyssa Kucera of La Grande, Brianne Bevell of La Grande and Chelsea Horn of Elgin; great grandchildren, Seth and Dallon Kucera and Rylee Horn and other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made in her name to the Oregon Cancer Society in care of Daneils~Knopp, 1502 7th Street in La Grande.

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