Mona Elaine Anderson

Mona Elaine Anderson, 56, of Elgin, died Oct. 4 at Grande Ronde Hospital.

A graveside funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Monument Cemetery in Monument. A gathering will follow the service at Monument Community Center. Those who knew Mona are invited to sign the condolence book at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.

Mona was born July 28, 1954, to Echo "Buck" and Betty (Robison) Neal in Pendleton.

Mona worked for many years as a hairdresser in Anchorage, Alaska. After moving to Oregon, she owned and operated Elgin Hardware for seven years from 1997 to 2004.

She loved fishing and camping. She was a photographer and enjoyed exploring the world through her camera. Mona had a strong love for her family and country. She was very patriotic and supported our military.

She is survived by long-term partner, Wilford Gauthier of Elgin; children, Suzette Barney of St. Augustine, Fla., and Jason Anderson of Portland; three grandchildren; sisters, Susanne Calzada of Anchorage, Shannon Krummel of Union and Roberta Kuhn of Portland.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, James Neal.

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