Blanche Davis-McDaniel-Burres, 94, of Lone Rock, Oregon, passed away April 17th, 2025, in Heppner, Oregon.

Blanche was born on March 18th,1931 in the Lone Rock Hotel to J Emmet and Agnes M Davis.  Blanche joined three brothers, Lee, Homer and Carroll Davis. The family lived in and operated the hotel until they purchased a ranch on Needle Fork 3 miles west of Lone Rock. Blanche attended school in Lone Rock through the 8th grade. She shared many colorful stories of her horseback commute to school. She attended High School in Condon while living at Mae Warren's boarding house until she graduated in 1949. During high school Blanche was involved in many activities including 4H, drama club, Lead Majorette, and the newspaper. Blanche served as a Princess of the Shriner Rodeo in Portland and was the 1948 Arlington Rodeo Queen.

Blanche had a passion for animals, particularly horses. From an early age she was riding her family's plow horses and as a young woman took great pride in breeding and raising her own. Blanche and her horse 'Snapper' were well known in the Lone Rock Community. She also loved to sing and to dance and performed at a variety of local venues and with various local organizations. Blanche was also well known for her beautiful work processing rattlesnake skins to create artwork or hatbands.

Blanche married Cecil McDaniel in Goldendale, WA on October 28, 1950. They resided in Hardman, Burns, and Dayville. Together they raised five children. Blanche cared deeply for her family and was fondly known as 'Grandma Mac' to many within the community in addition to her own grand and great-grandchildren.

Blanche moved back to the Ranch in Lone Rock to care for her mother, and later moved to a house in Lone Rock beside the original family hotel. She moved to Condon from 1996-2007 when she married Kennie Burres and then returned to Lone Rock. Blanche continued to reside in Lone Rock until her passing. Blanche took great pride in the town and community of Lone Rock. She served as Mayor for several years.

Blanche is survived by her five children and their families, Steve & Stephanie McDaniel, Scott & Joan McDaniel, Rick McDaniel, Ginger & Butch Carr, and Dixie & Earl Lathrop. In addition to many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her Parents and her brothers.

A Celebration of life will be held at the Lone Rock Community Hall, with a dinner to follow, on Saturday, May 3rd, at 1:00 PM.  Donations in Lieu of flowers to Lone Rock Church or Community Hall.

Sweeney Payton Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please leave your condolences for the family below.