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Lorene Sylvester
Hood River resident Lorene H. Sylvester died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. She was 81 years of age.
A graveside service will be held in October at Idlewild cemetery. The specific date and time will be announced in a later edition of the Hood River News with a full obituary. Arrangements are by Anderson's Tribute 541-386-1000.
Harold Dinsmoor
A celebration of Harold Lester Dinsmoor's life will be on Monday, Sept. 13, at Anderson's Tribute Center at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow. Private interment will be at Idlewild cemetery.
Harold Dinsmoor passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Oak Grove on Sept. 8, 2004, at the age of 94. He was born on June 17, 1910, in the community of Oak Grove to Mary Isabelle (Wickham) and Faye Dinsmoor. He was their only child. His grandparents Jasper & Mary (Windsor) Wickham had come to the area by way of the covered wagon from Iowa and had settled in Hood River in the late 1880s.
Harold attended Oak Grove School, which was originally known as Crapper School, and was the same school that his mother had attended years before. To get to high school Harold had to ride his horse into town.
Harold moved to Southern California in the 1930s, where he met and married
Marian Walther. They were wed in San Fernando, Calif., on Feb. 18, 1938. Soon their sons Larry and David were born. Then in 1943, Harold returned back to the Hood River area with his new family.
In 1945, they bought an orchard in Oak Grove and farmed it for many years. This is the same residence that he and Marian have lived at now for almost 60 years. This is also where their daughter Leslie was born. Later on they sold off part of the land and Harold went to work for Central Sales selling farm equipment. After retirement, he remained active by delivering ladders for Tallman Ladders and managing the Oak Grove Water Works.
Harold had been very active in both the Oak Grove and Hood River communities. He had been a member of the Elks Lodge for over 70 years. In 1969 he was honored as Elk of the year, and until recently, he had attended lodge regularly. In the 1950s and 1960s, he helped with student dances held at the Elks. He was also a member of the West Side Fire Department, the Good Sam Club, the Hood River Lions, and the Historical Society and was a long time member of the Valley Christian Church.
Many might remember seeing him in the 1980s when he would be passing out programs for the Lions at the HRVHS football games and he played Santa one year downtown. In the late 1940s and early 1950s he did a lot of volunteering for the Camp Fire Girls at Camp Yallani at Green Point. In the 1990s he was the Grand Marshal for the 4th of July Parade. He was also a member of the Wy'east Booster Club while his children were in school.
In his younger days Harold loved to hunt and fish. He and Marian spent a lot of time traveling around the United States either by plane or in their motor home with the Good Sam Club. They also traveled together to Japan and Taiwan with the Lions Club. In his retirement days he loved hanging out with his grandchildren and playing with his great-grandchildren. The last five summers he has been able to watch his 'Angels', Erin, Amy and Andrea run around the farm and play just like his children had done so many years before. One of his favorite family times together was the Sunday morning breakfasts. Pancakes were always his favorite.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marian, his two sons, Larry of Tustin, Calif., David and his wife, Babs, of Atlanta, Ga., and daughter Leslie and husband, Reed Melby, of Hood River.
He is also survived by eight grandchildren and their families; Danelle (Anderson) Frank of Sioux City, Iowa, Michael Anderson of Hood River, Brian Rockett of Hood River, Scott Dinsmoor of Kihei, Hawaii, Ron Dinsmoor and Stephanie (Dinsmoor) Rodeen of Pullman, Wash., Jeff Rockett of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Lauri (Rocket) Richards of Staunton, Va.
He also has his first cousin Gladys Burnelle, 17 great-grandchildren, and an extended family that includes numerous stepsisters and brothers and step-grandchildren. His parents and his son-law Jan Anderson preceded him in death.
Donations in his name can be given to Hospice of the Gorge, c/o Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, OR 97031.
Betty Woody
A funeral service for Betty Woody will be held Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Anderson's Tribute Center. Interment will be at Idlewild cemetery.
Betty was born Oct. 27, 1929, in Grant County, N.D., and passed away in her home on Sept. 9, 2004. She grew up in Bently, N.D. and was the oldest of 12 children. She moved to Oregon in her early twenties with her husband, Wallace Egland. After moving to the Hood River Valley, Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Wallace, and then re-married
to William 'Track' Woody.
Betty was a cook in the early 1960s and opened a restaurant called Martha's Cafe in downtown Hood River. She was best known for her homemade pies.
She closed the restaurant in the late 1970s and went on to work for the Dee Hardboard Plant where she retired.
Betty was a member of the American Legion and the Elks Lodge all of her years in Hood River. After retiring she moved to Fairview, Ore., with her loving dog, Peanut, where she lived out the remainder of her years.
She is survived by her daughters Sandra Dubendorf of Gresham, Ore., and Candy Owyen of Hood River, son Bill Egland of Portland, Ore., nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Linda Egland Todd and husband William 'Track' Woody.
Mary Henshaw
Mary Elizabeth Henshaw, a resident of Gresham, died on Sept. 1, 2004, in Corbett. She was 91 years of age.
Mary was born on Oct. 15, 1912, in Mosier, Ore., to George and Elva Evans. She was raised and educated in Mosier and it was there that she attended and graduated from high school in 1930. On Aug. 20, 1931, she married
Marion Henshaw in Aberdeen, Wash.
He preceded her in death in 1971. They moved to John Day where they resided for a year before moving to Hood River in 1944. Mary worked in the Hood River fruit packing house for the Apple Growers Association for 15 years and later worked as a homemaker caring for her family. In 1960 she moved to Portland, Ore., and in 1998 she moved to Gresham, where she resided until her death. Mary was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
Mary is survived by her son, Robert A. Henshaw of Corbett, and daughter, Yuvonne N. Dart of Corbett, along with six grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband Marion, her siblings Lloyd, Oradell, Florence, Flora, Leonard, Alvy, Alvon, and Walter all preceded her in death.
A memorial service was held Sept. 6 at Hillsview Community Church in Gresham. Private entombment will be at Riverview Abbey in Portland. Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel, Gresham, handled arrangements.
Esther L. Kirk
Esther Lathrop Kirk, 84, died unexpectedly in Corvallis Sept. 1, 2004, following surgery. She was born March 2, 1920.
Esther grew up in Central Point, Ore., the youngest child of. A.T. and K. Ethel Lathrop. She met her husband and sweetheart of 65 years, Dale Kirk, at Lake Park Roller Skating Rink while they were both students at Oregon State College.
They were married
April 6, 1939, and together they raised their children Janet Laird, Menlo Park, Calif., Stanley Kirk, Salem, Ore., Carolyn Johnson, Gresham, Ore., Joyce Jennings, Hood River, Ore., and Marvin Kirk, Philomath, Ore. The family now includes seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. From Hood River is granddaughter, Jennifer Kubus, who is currently attending college in Lyon, France.
Esther's stewardship in the First Congregational United Church of Christ began as an active member in the 1960s. Her creative, gentle care and attention to detail are evident throughout the church. She also greatly enjoyed her participation in the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
Bowling with her younger peers in local leagues was downright awesome. She would consistently outscore Joyce and Jennifer when they visited her and Dale.
Esther's computer expertise was legendary in her family. 'If Mom can do it, we better catch up in a hurry!' She utilized her computer skills to pursue hobbies in photography, genealogy, travel, bird watching and gardening. She always generously supplied computer-generated cards for special occasions, and would stay connected with family by e-mail and instant messages.
Esther enriched each and every life she touched. She will be remembered for her strength of spirit, unconditional love of her family, passion for learning new things, her creative and musical talents, and her kindness to and acceptance of others.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Corvallis First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Esther Kirk Memorial Fund at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, or to the Ethel Lathrop Memorial Scholarship in care of the OSU Foundation.
Donald Goodenough
Donald F. Goodenough was born on Nov. 6, 1931, in Monroe County, Wis., to Floyd and Pearl (Wells) Goodenough and passed away on Sept. 8, 2004, in Tillamook, Ore.
Don left Wisconsin for the Pacific Northwest at 16, and lived in Oregon the rest of his life. He served honorably in the U.S. Marines and Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. In 1960, he and Maxine DeHart were united in marriage in Stevenson, Wash. During his working life, Don was a jack-of-all-trades, owning gas stations, working as a mechanic, and as a truck driver.
Don loved to tinker with cars, and had a passion for Lincoln Continentals. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and always owned and worked on boats. He belonged to the American Legion while living in Mosier, and also was named by the Mosier Chamber as Businessman of the Year.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, in 1991, and a daughter, Starla Goodenough, in 1979. Don is survived by his children: Ramona Reynolds and husband, Dwight, of Lyle, Wash.; Martha McCafferty and husband, Daren, of Parkdale; Annette Fey and husband, Mike, of Bay City, Ore.; Lane Goodenough and wife Lisa of Grass Valley, Ore.; Dusty Goodenough of Monroe, Wash.; Jodi Coerper and husband, Walt, of Parkdale; Carrie Goodenough of The Dalles; Robbie Proffitt and husband, Dennis, of Rogers, Ark.; Kathie Kurcher of Napa, Calif.; and Judy Harrington of Mosier. He is also survived by numerous brothers and sisters, 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
A short graveside service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. at Odd Fellows cemetery in The Dalles, followed by a potluck dinner to celebrate the life of Don at Sorosis Park, The Dalles.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to any branch of Hospice.
Robert Worcester
Robert 'Bob' Marshall Worcester, a resident of The Dalles, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on Sept. 12, 2004. He was 76 years of age.
Bob was born on Oct. 13, 1927, in Omaha, Neb., to Nathaniel and Marye Anderson Worcester. He grew up and attended school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He entered the Navy in 1946 and served as a radio operator on a destroyer.
He married
JoeAnn Greene in 1946 in Cedar Rapids. In 1973 they moved to LaGrande, Ore., where she preceded him in death in 1983. He married
Kaethe Moll Gildersleeve on March 24, 1986, in LaGrande.
Bob was a graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids and earned his masters degree in psychology from the University of Colorado in Denver. He was a therapist for Union County Mental Health in LaGrande and worked as a stress management counselor in private practice until his death.
Earlier careers included teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and corporate vice president for both Motorola and Container Corporation of America.
For the last 13 years Bob and Kaethe have made their home in The Dalles. His first priority was his family. He always enjoyed helping people, fishing, hiking, traveling and reading.
He is survived by his wife, Kaethe Worcester of The Dalles; four children and their spouses, Wendy and Harvey Dunlap of Oklahoma, Sally and David McCann, Robert D. Worcester, and Barbara Carper of LaGrande; and four stepchildren and their spouses, Christina and Jonathan Neumann and Alison Gildersleeve of Portland, Walter and Claudia Gildersleeve of Heimbach, Germany, and Jon Gildersleeve of Oakland, Calif.
He is also survived by 15 grandchildren: Robert, Misty, Matthew, Douglas, Katheryn, Sherry, Sarah, JoeAnn, Elizabeth, Julian, Isabella, Gannon, Simona, Elijah, and Eric; nine great-grandchildren and two sisters: Marilynn Faber of Iowa and Ellen Connett of Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his wife JoeAnn and son, Robert Marshall Worcester, Jr. All those who were privileged to have known him will miss him greatly.
Viewing visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15, and Thursday from 8:30-11 a.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon on Sept. 16, at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Rev. Joe Kelbel. Private cremation will follow at The Dalles Win-Quatt Crematory.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Academy Scholarship Fund, 1112 Cherry Hts. Rd., The Dalles, OR 97058.
Mildred Alajoki
Former Hood River resident Mildred Alajoki passed away Sept. 12, 2004, at Alterra Wynwood of Forest Grove, Ore. Services are pending at Anderson's Tribute Center, 541-386-1000.
Gladys Faust
Gladys Faust passed away at her home in Milwaukie, Ore., on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004. She was 96 years of age. Services are pending at Anderson's Tribute Center 541-386-1000.
Eldon Mills
Eldon M. Mills, a longtime resident of Hood River, died Sept. 12, 2004, in Jackson, Wyo.
Eldon was born to Blaine and Elsie Mills on July 26, 1923, in Polk, Neb. He spent his early life in Nebraska and moved with his family to Hood River in 1936.
Eldon served his country overseas during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946.
He married
Opal Collver, June 15, 1943, in Coos Bay, Ore. They made their home for many years in Hood River, where he was a logger. In 1965 he and his wife went back to school. He graduated from Walla Walla College in August 1968 with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. He and Opal operated the Center of Active Learning, a pre-school, for 15 years, until their retirement in 1988.
The couple moved to Thornfield, Mo., in 1990 and lived there for 14 years, spending their summers on Maranatha projects all over the United States and visiting their children.
Eldon is survived by his wife; two daughters, Virginia Chapman of White Salmon, Wash., and Janet Fullerton of Moyie Springs, Idaho; sister Elloise Robison of White Salmon; brother Kenneth Mills of McMinnville, Ore.; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Eldon were held at the Hood River Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sept. 17.
Memorial contributions may be made in Eldon's name to Maranatha Volunteers International, c/o Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, OR 97031.
Mildred Alajoki
Former Hood River resident Mildred Alajoki died Sept. 12, 2004, at her home in Forest Grove, Ore. She was 89 years of age.
A funeral service was held Sept. 16 at Anderson's Tribute Center. Interment was at Pine Grove cemetery.
Mildred was born May 11, 1915, in Menegha, Minn., to Gustav and Mary (Lalli) Hendrickson. She was raised and educated in Minnesota. In March of 1940 she married
Oscar Alajoki in San Francisco, Calif. They lived in areas of California such as Woodside, San Francisco and San Rafael, until moving to Hood River in 1947.
Once in Hood River, the Alajoki family owned and operated an orchard for about 40 years. In 1968 Oscar passed away. In 1970 Mildred remarried
, to Esaja Alajoki in Forest Grove. Together they shared 25 years in Hood River, until Esaja's passing in 1995. It was shortly after this that Mrs. Alajoki moved to Down Manor, where she earned the friendship and respect of many fellow residents.
Mildred was known for her love for people and ability to make everyone feel special. She had a warm heart and shared it with many. Children were a big part of her life. She was always involved with children's activities, whether they were her own or not. She was Grandma to many in the Hood River valley.
Mildred was twice the Queen and once Princess of the St. Urho's Day Celebration in Hood River. She was also active with the Diamond Fruit Growers Association.
Mildred is survived by her son, Frans Alajoki and his wife, Marcia, of Forest Grove; daughter Maryann and her husband, Peter Isaacs, of Springfield, Va.; grandchildren Megan and her husband, Tim Saucier, of Annapolis, Md.; Trent Isaacs and his wife, Heather, of Jamison, Pa.; Maija and her husband, Dale Christianson, of Cary, N.C.; Annalisa and her husband, David Barton of Vancouver, Wash.; and Frans Alajoki, Jr. of Changwan, Korea; brother Eddie Hendrickson, sister Hannah Garrow and 8.5 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in Mildred's name may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, Hospice of Washington County or the Hood River Adult Center, c/o Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, OR 97031.
