James "Ed" Edward Sharp

James Edward "Ed" Sharp, 72, of La Grande and formerly of Hermiston, died Sept. 1 following a long illness and complications from diabetes at a care center in La Grande.

Viewing for family and friends runs from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Graveside funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery.

Ed was born May 22, 1936, to James Earl and Tina Inez (Keeney) Sharp in Portland Ed spent many years as a ranch hand in Grant County and in Idaho. He retired as a field mechanic from the Hermiston J.R. Simplot Company in 1995. Ed was an avid hunter, a horse enthusiast and animal lover.

He is survived by his wife, Glenna M. Sharp of La Grande; sons, Clinton Sharp of Meacham, Glen Sharp of Pendleton and Matthew Sharp of Hermiston; daughters, Janet Tull of Meacham and Lori Sharp of Hermiston; step-sons, Dale Clapper of Pilot Rock and Matthew Clapper of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; sisters, Mary Allen of John Day and Edna Sheets of Canyon City; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Tina Sharp; and daughter, Donna Sharp.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Portland Office, 380 SE Spokane No. 110, Portland 97202 or in care of Burns Mortuary, Box 289, Hermiston 97838.

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