HERMISTON — Phillip A. Lynall, 51, of Irrigon, formerly of Long Creek, died April 7 in Hermiston.

Lynall was born Nov. 21, 1964, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, to Ronald and Delores Humphrey-Lynall. He was raised in Los Angeles, and served for eight years in the U.S. Army. After an honorable discharge, he returned to California where he attended college and earned an associate degree.

On Sept. 16, 1987, he married Elizabeth Salo in San Pablo, California. He worked as a truck driver both in long haul and local transport.

The couple lived in Long Creek for 15 years where they served on the volunteer fire department.

In 2010, they moved to Irrigon. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and enjoyed socializing, watching court TV, playing video games and liked animals and football, especially the San Francisco 49ers.

Survivors include his wife, Liz Lynall of Irrigon; daughter, Jennifer Lynall of Bend; mother, Delores Vargus of Los Angeles; siblings, Ron, Gary, Lyle, Shirley, Carolyn, Pamela and Cheryl; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children.

Arrangements are under the care of Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, OR 97838.

For online condolences, visit burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.