Marion Hughes Brogoitti

Marion Hughes Brogoitti, age 89, of La Grande, died April 3, 2011 at a local care facility. A gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.

Marion was born on July 1, 1921, the daughter of Hill and Frances (Bender) Hughes in Pendleton, Oregon. She was a horsewoman and served as Queen of the Pendleton Round-up when she was young. She was also the first woman on the high school tennis team and was a alternate for the Olympic Swim Team. After her marriage to Robert Allen Brogoitti they moved from Helix to La Grande. She was a business woman and was best known for her Real Estate business. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. The family owned a cabin at Wallowa Lake and enjoyed many times there. She was a member of the Soropomist Club as well as the Realtor's Association and a Bridge Club. She was active with the Oregon State Parks Association and fancied herself as a riflewoman.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Allen and Cathy Brogoitti of La Grande, Pat and Vicky Brogoitti of La Grande and Jeannie and Roger Burt of Portland; five grandchildren, Dutch Brogoitti, Carrie Brogoitti, jason Brogoitti, Doug Brogoitti and Megan Brogoitti Browne; five great grandchildren, Gage Brogoitti, McKenzie Brogoitti, Mikinah Browne and twins, Stella and Maggie Brogoitti-Griffin; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, on April 5, 2009 and an infant grandson.

Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the GRH Hospice or the Union County Search and Rescue in care of Daniels~Knopp, 1502 7th Street, La Grande, OR 97850.

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