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Daniel 'Danny' Dexter
Daniel Thomas Dexter, affectionately known as Danny, passed away June 10, 2007, unexpectedly in a fire at his Gresham home.
A time to mourn his passing and celebrate his life will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday June 20, at Anderson's Tribute Center; a reception will follow. Private interment will be at a later date at the Parkdale cemetery.
Danny was born March 22, 1962, in Tomah, Wis., to Clifford Frank and Celia Maxine (Parker) Dexter, one of 13 children. He moved to Hood River Valley, Ore., with his family in 1965. He lived in Parkdale until 1969, when he moved to Hood River. He attended Dee Primary, Coe Elementary, May Street Elementary, Hood River Junior High and Hood River Valley High School.
He was well-known for his sarcastic sense of humor, quick wit, his love of his family and being able to spend time together. Danny was a hairstylist by trade, working throughout the greater Portland area. One of his sisters fondly recalls a memory of when she was getting her hair done and said, 'Make me beautiful...' Danny just smiled and replied, 'I'm a beautician, not a magician.' It is that quick wit and sense of humor that he was blessed (or cursed) with.
He had many passions in life. He loved the great outdoors; fishing, skiing, hiking and camping. He was also very passionate about his relationship with God. He was a member of East Hill Church in Gresham. When he was in Hood River he attended the Hood River Assembly of God Church.
Danny is survived and will be dearly missed by three brothers: Sheldon Dexter, of Parkdale, Ore., David (and Diane) Dexter of La Jara, Colo., and Timothy Dexter, of Tomah, Wis.; seven sisters: Sharon Drinkwine, of Tomah, Wis., Karen Wilson, of Dallesport, Wash., Jeanie Dexter-Krieger, of Hood River, Rita (and Ben) Hendershot, of Parkdale, Sarah Weaver, of Dallesport, Wash., Cecelia Jane Mauzey, of Hood River, and Ruth (and Harold) Smith, of Hood River; many, many nieces, nephews, extended family and even more friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shelby, and brother, Darrell. The family suggests that memorials be made in memory of Danny to either to the Memorial Fund for Danny Dexter at Bank of America or the Alzheimer's Foundation in care of Anderson's Tribute Center.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000.
Benita Holmes
Benita I. Holmes came into this world with a smile on her face on May 31, 1956, and on June 14, 2007, she left this world a better place for having shared that smile and her beauty. Benita put up a hell of a fight, but after 13 years, lost her battle with cancer.
A celebration of Benita's life will be held on Thursday, June 21, at 1 p.m. at the Rock Creek Center in Stevenson, Wash.
She is survived by her mother, Doreen Mahaffey, of Klickitat, Wash.; her husband, Bobby Holmes, and children, Robert and Leah Holmes, of North Bonneville, Wash.; her daughter, Nicole Fuller, and Nicole's partner, Cody; grandchildren Shana and Jaden Birkenfeld and Landen Fuller, of Vancouver; sisters Linda Hill, of Kent, Wash., and Nancy Perry, of Everson, Wash.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ben Mahaffey, and her son-in-law, Jeremiah Birkenfeld.
Benita was an active member of the Skamania Lodge Relay for Life team, participating in the Relay from the Lodge's first 24-hour 'walkathon' in 1996 through last year's Relay. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Skamania Lodge Relay for Life in memory of Benita Holmes.
Benita's faith in the Lord and the love for her family gave her the strength to fight for her life in order to watch her children grow into the strong, giving and loving young adults they are today. She is missed by her family and friends and we will remember her always and draw on the strength she shared with us.
We will love you always - daughter, wife, mother and friend.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gardner Funeral Home, (509) 493-1323.
Cheyenne Pike
Cheyenne Alexandra Pike, 12, born on Feb. 10, 1995, in White Salmon, Wash., passed away June 10, 2007, in Portland, Ore.
Cheyenne was the daughter of Cliff and Laurene Pike and Eden Bowie; sister to Kathleen Edwards, Gabrielle Bowie and Grace Pike; granddaughter to Silas and Roberta Pike, Burton and Bonnie Flohr and Gary and Lynn Timmerman; and great-granddaughter to Don and Velma Martin. She is loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Cheyenne resided in the Hood River and White Salmon areas with her mother, Eden. During the summer months, she stayed in the California Central Valley with her father, Cliff and mother, Laurene.
She attended school in Dallesport, Wash., where she enjoyed playing her musical instruments, playing in the band and singing in school programs and plays.
Cheyenne absolutely adored animals, and enjoyed going to Bammie's and Grandpa Gary's to play with the chickens and to go on nature walks. Hanging out at the Cook County Fairgrounds and helping out Grandpa Gary were some of her other favorite things to do.
Watching the Disney channel and singing and dancing kept her busy along with some of her favorite games: Disney Scene It, UNO and Trouble.
In the summer, while camping at Lake Shasta, she loved to swim and ride her jet ski. She also had fun swimming the pool with her mother, Laurene, and sister, Grace.
Cheyenne loved to ride her mountain bike around the neighborhood, but it was more fun to ride on her dad's Harley to go to the movies.
Going to Disneyland was another highlight of her summer. She loved Space Mountain, Splash Mountain and the Pirates of the Caribbean rides.
Cheyenne was a fun-loving young lady who always wanted to help others.
She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and by all who knew her.
Lucille Orcutt
Lucille Dora 'Lucy' Orcutt, 91, of Newberg, Ore., a former Hood River, Ore., resident, died June 17, 2007, at Chehalem Care Center in Newberg.
Graveside services will be held Friday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at Idlewild cemetery.
Lucy was born Aug. 5, 1915, in Kaw City, Okla., to Ira and Pearl (Pope) Haughn. She was raised and educated in Oklahoma and married
Vernon J. Orcutt on April 29, 1935, in Neosho, Mo.
They came to the Hood River Valley in 1943 and lived in the Pine Grove area. Lucy assisted her husband in his wallpaper-hanging business. She was a member of the Mt. Hood Assembly of God Church. Lucy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and crocheting.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Vernon Orcutt, of Newberg, Ore.; daughters Mary Brewer, of Miami, Okla., Dora Bailey, of Dundee, Ore., and Linda Hazen, of Willard, Wash. She was preceded in death by one child, V.J. Orcutt, who died in 1980. Seventeen grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren also survive.
Remembrances may be made to the Disabled American Veterans in care of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000.
Jean Marie Tomlinson
Jean Marie; daughter, sister, wife, partner, mother, grandmother and friend.
Jean Rogge was born in Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 23, 1937. She moved to Duluth, Minn., where she spent her school years, graduating from Duluth East High School in 1955. She married
her high-school sweetheart, Felix, April 12, 1958.
In 1965 Jean, Felix and daughter, Jill, moved from Duluth to Southern California to start a new life. Two sons, Jack and Blake, were added to the family in 1967 and 1970. In 1974, Jean and Felix moved their family to Hood River, Ore. They purchased an old farmhouse and a pear and apple orchard that eventually grew to 140 acres.
Jean spent several years restoring this home, and it has become the centerpiece of her family. She was truly at peace in this place, and it was her wish to spend her last days in the home that she loved. She died June 17, 2007.
Jean was a remarkable woman. The one thing that people mention most about her is that she was always so full of life. She loved to laugh. She loved to have fun. She was never afraid to speak her mind. She was an accomplished gardener, seamstress, reader, artist, singer, bridge-player, lover of dogs and hummingbirds, world-traveler and compassionate friend.
She could bake a mean apple pizza and can some killer pickles. Jean placed the highest of priorities on her relationships with those she loved. And her favorite places to be were in her own back yard with her family and on her riding lawn mower.
In 2000 Jean and Felix officially retired and became snowbirds living in Scottsdale, Ariz., six months of the year. They enjoyed each other and an active social life with very dear friends.
Jean was diagnosed with lung cancer May 11, 2007, and lived for five weeks. She died the way she lived; with strength, humor, dignity and grace. There are no words to express how much she will be missed.
Jean is survived by her husband, Felix Tomlinson, and their dog, Cheyenne; daughter, Jill Tomlinson, and her dog, Petey; son, Jack, and his wife, Linda, their children, Adam, Dylan, Alex and Chloe, and their dog, Lucy; and son, Blake, his wife, Anne, and their children, Lillie and Abby, and their dog, Maddie.
She is also survived by her mother, Margaret Rogge, two sisters, Patty Toombs and Kathy Petty, and brother, John Rogge; her extended family and cherished friends.
A luncheon celebration of her life will be held Saturday, June 30, at the Gorge Club in Hood River at noon.
The family suggests that remembrances be directed to Hospice of the Gorge or the National Cancer Research Center - A Project of Walker Cancer Research Institute, in care of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000.
Maki Grace Hamada
Maki Grace Hamada, beloved by many, died peacefully at her residence on June 15, 2007, at the age of 96. A service and reception to honor her life will be held at Anderson's Tribute Center at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, followed by a private burial at Idlewild cemetery.
Maki was born in Oakland, Calif., on Oct. 5, 1910, to Matsuo and Kiyoji Okubo, and moved to Livingston, Calif., the Yamato Colony, in 1920, where she graduated as valedictorian from Livingston High School in 1928.
She enrolled at the University of California at Berkeley and studied music (piano and voice). She met and married
her husband of 61 years, Takumi 'Horace' Hamada, on Dec. 31, 1933. They resided in San Francisco, where their two sons, Robert Seiji and Paul Masaru, were born.
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Maki and Horace moved their family back to Livingston to be with her parents. The whole family was interned at Merced Race Track in California and Amache Internment Camp in Granada, Colo., from 1942-44. When released from the camp, the family moved to New York, where Maki and Horace lived for 30 years in New Rochelle.
Maki worked her entire adult life as a bookkeeper. Upon retirement, Maki and Horace moved to Hood River, Ore., in 1975, to be with their son, Dr. Paul Hamada. They enjoyed the valley immensely, making friends, participating in community activities and spending time with their family. Horace passed away on Jan. 14, 1994.
Maki moved into Providence Down Manor in 2002, and spent her last years sharing stories and playing games with many friends. Maki's greatest joy was her family. She was immensely proud of her sons, her four grandchildren and her eight great-grandchildren. Maki was the eternal optimist. A great sense of humor and love for everyone kept her young until the day she died.
In addition to her sons, she will be greatly missed by her daughters-in-law: Anne, Cathy, and Danielle; grandchildren: Debbe (and Bill Andrews), Dan (and Judy), Matthew (and Maria) and Janet (and Steven Glatter); step-grandchildren: Anna and Stephen Thompson, and by her great-grandchildren: Monica, Jordan, Jacob, Miriam Grace, Kiana Grace, Marisol, Melanie and Elana Maki.
In lieu of flowers, the Hamada family respectfully request that family and friends honor Maki Hamada's memory through charitable donations to Down Manor Senior Village, a nonprofit organization. All gifts will provide materials and furniture for the residents at Down Manor to play games and gather for fellowship. The game area will be named In Memory of Maki Grace Hamada. Please send donations to the Maki Grace Hamada Tribute Fund in care of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000
Jean Marie Tomlinson
Jean Marie; daughter, sister, wife, partner, mother, grandmother and friend.
Jean Rogge was born in Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 23, 1937. She moved to Duluth, Minn., where she spent her school years, graduating from Duluth East High School in 1955. She married
her high-school sweetheart, Felix, April 12, 1958.
In 1965 Jean, Felix and daughter, Jill, moved from Duluth to Southern California to start a new life. Two sons, Jack and Blake, were added to the family in 1967 and 1970. In 1974, Jean and Felix moved their family to Hood River, Ore. They purchased an old farmhouse and a pear and apple orchard that eventually grew to 140 acres.
Jean spent several years restoring this home, and it has become the centerpiece of her family. She was truly at peace in this place, and it was her wish to spend her last days in the home that she loved. She died June 17, 2007.
Jean was a remarkable woman. The one thing that people mention most about her is that she was always so full of life. She loved to laugh. She loved to have fun. She was never afraid to speak her mind. She was an accomplished gardener, seamstress, reader, artist, singer, bridge-player, lover of dogs and hummingbirds, world-traveler and compassionate friend.
She could bake a mean apple pizza and can some killer pickles. Jean placed the highest of priorities on her relationships with those she loved. And her favorite places to be were in her own back yard with her family and on her riding lawn mower.
In 2000 Jean and Felix officially retired and became snowbirds living in Scottsdale, Ariz., six months of the year. They enjoyed each other and an active social life with very dear friends.
Jean was diagnosed with lung cancer May 11, 2007, and lived for five weeks. She died the way she lived; with strength, humor, dignity and grace. There are no words to express how much she will be missed.
Jean is survived by her husband, Felix Tomlinson, and their dog, Cheyenne; daughter, Jill Tomlinson, and her dog, Petey; son, Jack, and his wife, Linda, their children, Adam, Dylan, Alex and Chloe, and their dog, Lucy; and son, Blake, his wife, Anne, and their children, Lillie and Abby, and their dog, Maddie.
She is also survived by her mother, Margaret Rogge, two sisters, Patty Toombs and Kathy Petty, and brother, John Rogge; her extended family and cherished friends.
A luncheon celebration of her life will be held Saturday, June 30, at the Gorge Club in Hood River at noon.
The family suggests that remembrances be directed to Hospice of the Gorge or the National Cancer Research Center - A Project of Walker Cancer Research Institute, in care of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000.
Graham R. Knox
Graham R. Knox, a Hood River resident, passed away June 24, 2007, at the Hood River Care Center.
Graham was born July 18, 1933, in Boise, Idaho, to Richard and Estella (Luhr) Knox. He was raised in Emmett, Idaho, and graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tenn. He then attended the University of Idaho, earning a degree in music.
Graham served in the U.S. Army during the 1950s. He was discharged in 1961. In 1961, he and Anna Brooks were married
in Emmett, Idaho. He owned and operated Kelly Ann Ranch in Emmett. He then moved to Grandview, Wash., in 1973.
Graham worked for several fruit packing companies in Grandview, Sunnyside and Milton Freewater before moving to Hood River, Ore., in 1989 where he worked as a supervisor for Diamond Fruit Company. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
Graham loved music and played the bass viola. He also enjoyed drama and participated in the productions of 'Hello, Dolly!', 'Camelot' and 'Finnean's Rainbow.'
He is survived by his wife, Anna, of Hood River; daughters Kelly Ann Eilmann, of Clarkston, Wash., and Catherine Knox, of Battleground, Wash.; and grandchildren Mkcade, Canaan and Quinnlyn.
Memorial contributions may be made to a hospice of your choice in care of Anderson's Tribute Center.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000
