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Sid married Mary Lynn Berryman in 1971, and they welcomed their son, Barney Zinter in 1976. The couple divorced a few years later. Then, in 1981, Sid married Barbara Jean Gardner, and together they had two sons, Joshua and Jason. Sid and Barbara enjoyed 44 years of marriage together.
Sid was a part owner of Rafter Z Ranches with his three sons, Barney, Josh, and Jason. They worked in cattle ranching, farming, logging, and guided hunts for deer and elk.
Sid is survived by his wife, Barbara Zinter of Ione, Oregon; his sons, Barney (Tammy) Zinter of Milton-Freewater, Joshua Zinter of Ione, and Jason (Katilyn) Zinter of Heppner; his two granddaughters; his sister, Julie Kalegi of Bellview, WA and her 3 sons; and many great uncles and cousins.
Sid was preceded in death by his parents and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A viewing will be held on May 3rd from 11am to 1pm at Sweeney Payton Mortuary. A celebration of life service will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Christian Life Center in Heppner, Oregon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Shriners Hospital, Christian Life Center in Heppner, or Pioneer Memorial Home Health and Hospice in Sid's name may be directed to Sweeney Payton Mortuary, which has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please leave your condolence messages for the family below.
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Karen R Stack
May 16, 2025
We rode the bus together for 17 miles from my place into school for years. So sorry to hear the news.
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Mike nelson
April 26, 2025
I'm going to miss the great conversations I had with Sid I hung on every word my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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