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Perry H. Paasch
Perry H. 'Bud' Paasch, a lifelong Hood River, Ore., resident, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at Brookside Manor. He was 93 years of age.
Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. at Pine Grove Butte cemetery.
Bud was born Oct. 31, 1914, in Hood River, Ore., to Hugo and Grace (Perry) Paasch. He was raised and educated in Hood River and spent his entire life here except for his service in the Army during World War II.
Bud was the third generation orchardist on his family farm. He was a charter member of the Pine Grove Fire Department where he served for many years. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Elks.
Bud loved to hike, fish and hunt. He climbed Mount Jefferson, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens and also climbed a few times with the Legion Club. He was never happier than when he spent time in his rose or vegetable garden.
His parents, Hugo and Grace Paasch, and sister, Virginia Fox, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his nephews, Mike Fox, of Kennewick, Wash., and Richard Fox and his wife, Lana, of Hood River, Ore.; five great-nephews, Kevin and Ben Fox of the Tri-Cities and Robert, Randy and David Fox, of Hood River, Ore.; and two great-great-nieces.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of Hospice in care of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000.
Lawrence 'Larry' Miller
Lawrence Noble Miller, 85, affectionately known as 'Larry, ' passed away Feb. 15, 2008, at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles.
A service to celebrate Larry's life is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Anderson's Tribute Center. Military honors will be performed by the Oregon Honors Team. Celebrant speaker Bob Huskey will officiate.
Larry was born Nov. 5, 1922, in Placentia, Calif., to Ephraim Ashley and Marion (Hollinshead) Miller. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II as a combat infantryman. He was a recipient of the Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medal, American Theater Service Medal, the Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
He fought in the Luzon battle and also received the Philippine Liberation Service Medal with one Bronze Star. He was very proud of his service and upon his return to Hood River has been active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, volunteering as Quartermaster of the local VFW Post 1479 in Hood River.
After returning from the war Larry worked at Diamond Fruit Company, until his retirement in 1985. He worked in labeling and packaging. On Oct. 29, 1949, he married
Lila B. Tanner in Hood River and they had three boys: David, James and Elwin.
Immediately after he retired, he became the full-time volunteer at the visitors center in Hood River due to a strong desire to stay busy and involved in the community.
And stay busy and involved he has: He helped the chamber of commerce during transition times; he watched the small, leepytown of Hood River evolve to the busy sports, culinary and cultural town that wee become. He retired from this his position with our chamber of commerce in 2005.
One of Larry favorite pastimes has been photography, and he is a superb photographer using his ViewMaster camera. His collection of photographs span over the past 30, 40 or 50 years and chronicle the vast changes in the Hood River Valley, on Mount Hood, at the local dams and rivers, the people, stores and events of our region. Locals and visitors both have enjoyed his pictures in the ViewMasters at the chamber office and visitor center over the years.
Larry is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife of 58 years, Lila Miller; three sons and their spouses, David (and Janet) Miller, James (and Tina) Miller and Elwin (and Denice) Miller, all of whom reside in Hood River, Ore.; grandchildren, Mindy, Isaac, Duane, Phillip, Michelle, Joe, Tanner, BJ, Branden, Heith, Nicholas, Andrew, April and Kelly; great-grandchildren, Shawn, Hanna, Westley, Elijah, Lily, Shyane, Drake, Michael and Kindra; a sister, Susan Martin, of Culp Creek, Ore.; and many friends that he has collected over the years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Donald, Kenneth and John.
The family suggests that any contributions be made in memory of Larry to the local diabetes foundation in care of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000
Richard 'Dick' Colclesser
Dick was born Oct. 3, 1932, in Hood River, Ore., to Frank and Margaret F. (Stratton) Colclesser. He attended grade school in Parkdale, Ore., through the fourth grade. His parents then moved to Portland, Ore., where he went to Gregory Heights School fifth and sixth grades.
His parents then moved to a farming community east of Oregon City called Lower Highland, where he attended a one-room schoolhouse with all eight grades in one room.
In his freshman year, he moved to Boardman, Ore., and there graduated from high school in 1950. He has lived in Eastern Oregon the remainder of his years.
He married
Carla Reimer, of Pilot Rock, Ore., in November 1953. He is survived by his best friend and wife, 'Carla Sue, ' and three children: Shannon Gamble, of Toppenish, Wash., Chris Colclesser, of Pendleton, Ore., and Sue (Rob) Hein, of Grand Rapids, Mich. He is also survived by a brother, 'Snuffy' Harold Colclesser, of Stanfield, Ore., two nieces, Cindy and Rhonda, and by three grandchildren: Chance, Abby and Bekka Gamble.
Dick would especially like to thank his family, who are the greatest, and also to thank all his many friends and acquaintances, including his newest friends at Umatilla Electric Co-op.
You all provided one 'hell ova' ride, and I enjoyed it all. Thanks again.
- As a footnote, his family would like to add that Dad was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis five years ago. This is a rare disease, with unknown causes, which is incurable. Dad fought it valiantly until he had a stroke Feb. 4, 2008. Mom cared for him at home until his passing, March 7, 2008, on his grandson's18th birthday.
Dad has always valued strong work ethics that started at an early age. Throughout his young adult life, his work experience included working in the fields, working with shearing crews, in potato fields and on haying crews, and he helped build McNary Dam. Dad built and plumbed new homes. He began working at General Tire in Pendleton in 1952, and moved to John Day, Ore., in 1961, where he worked for the U.S. Forest Service, while running a small hay ranch.
We moved back to Pendleton, where he continued his career at General Tire for a total of 25 years retreading tires. During this time he added 'landlord' to his long list of work experience.
Dad retired from General Tire and he and Mom moved to Poverty Flats in 1983. Dad got his real estate license and sold real estate for a few years. Then he decided to 'work' again, for Harris Pine in Pendleton. When Harris Pine went out of business, Dad went back to BMCC under the displaced worker program, where he got his cement certification and then went to work for LP in Pilot Rock, where he became a millwright carpenter and helped rebuild the new mill. When he retired from LP he was voted in as the director on the board for Umatilla Electric Co-op District 6. Dad held this position for three years and loved it.
Dad was always for the 'working guys, ' and his vast knowledge and common sense were always available for anyone willing to listen and learn. Dad built a sauna at the Poverty Flats place, where one of the favorite pastimes was to sit in the sauna with Chris, drink in hand, sweat rolling, to solve all the world's problems.
We looked to Dad for answers to many things. It seems the answers were (almost) always right. We loved him as huge as his heart, and we will miss him horribly. Build those cathedrals in the sky Dad, there's no one better suited for the job.
At his request, there will be no services. Disposition was by cremation. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Mortuary of Pendleton, (541) 276-2331.
Donations may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 N. Halsted St., Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60622; (312) 587-9272.
Thomas 'Tom' Finn
Thomas Edward 'Tom' Finn, a Hood River, Ore., resident, died March 1, 2008, at Providence Medical Center in Portland, Ore. He was 64 years of age.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, March 17, at 2 p.m. at Anderson's Tribute Center.
Tom was born Dec. 13, 1943, in Indian Creek, Md., to Jack and Marguerite (Kells) Finn, and moved to California as a child.
Tom was a friend to all and a stranger to none. He loved hunting, fishing and treating a friend to a meal. In life Tom has worked as many things but most notably he enjoyed working with people.
He is survived by two sisters, Corleen Hamilton and Jean Santavicca and her husband, Art; and nieces and nephews Kevin Finn, Greg Hamilton, Tim Hamilton, Brooke Kelley and Mark Jaynes. Four great-nephews and two great-nieces also survive.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000.
Alma Vanek
Alma Vanek, a Hood River, Ore., resident, died at home March 13, 2008.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 21, at 11 a.m. at Mosier cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 20, from 2-5 p.m. at 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.
Maribel McJunkin
Maribel Ellen McJunkin, 68, passed away at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital on March 13, 2008. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson;s Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000.
Wolfgang Sterr
Wolfgang Sterr passed away March 14, 2008, at Brookside Manor of Hood River with family by his side. He was born Aug. 2, 1917, husband to Anna, father to Lore and Karl and will be dearly missed.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000
Dorothy Kaufman
Dorothy May Kaufman died Thursday, March 7, 2008, at her home in The Dalles, Ore., with her family at her side.
Services will be held on Tuesday, March 11, at 11 a.m. at Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River. A reception will follow.
Dorothy May Arnett was born May 31, 1918, in Booker, Texas. She was the youngest of four children born to Chester A. Arnett and Sarah Annie Smith. In 1920 she and her family (father, mother, brothers Chester and Howard and sister Margaret) traveled by covered wagon from Texas to Oklahoma and finally settling in Missouri.
She attended school in Anderson, Mo., in the 1920s (a school building still operating when her son Jack went to elementary school in the 1940s). There she met and married
Samuel R. Kaufman in 1936.
Dorothy loved working outdoors in the fields and gardens. She also liked to play pinochle and take long walks with her grandchildren, which usually included a beloved dog companion. She also liked to travel to see country music performers, some as far east as Branson, Mo.
Due to bad health, Samuel, who was called by most people 'Pete, ' was advised by doctors to move west. They settled in Hood River, Ore., in 1949, where they both worked for Apple Growers Association which later became Diamond Fruit Growers. Pete retired from Diamond Fruit Growers shortly before his death in 1973. Dorothy retired in 1983.
Dorothy was a member of Teamsters Local 670. She was not affiliated with a local church but had deep spiritual connections, throughout her lifetime, to Mt. Zion Church in Anderson, Mo., where her father often pastored.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Jack Kaufman, and his wife, Carolyn, of The Dalles. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Jody Bynum of Texas, Jack Kaufman Jr., of Oklahoma, and Ron Kaufman and his wife, Rebecca, of Mosier, Ore.
She is also survived by six great-grandchildren: Chris Bynum, Tiffany Kaufman, Araha Kaufman, Amber Godwin, Caleb Godwin and Kirsten Godwin; and two great-great-grandsons, Edward Bynum and Mehki (Kaufman) Johnson. She also leaves behind her beloved dog, 'Buffy, ' and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, all her siblings, her spouse, Samuel Kaufman, and a great-granddaughter, Angie Bynum.
Interment will be at Mt. View cemetery in Hood River, Ore.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Gorge in care of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000.
Alfred 'Al' Cooper
Alfred Henry 'Al' Cooper, a longtime Hood River, Ore., resident, died March 8, 2008, at home. He was 84 years of age.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m. at the Hood River Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, from 4-7 p.m. at Anderson's Tribute Center.
Alfred was born Feb. 2, 1924, in Fulton, Kansas, to Conrad and Emma (Goedeke) Cooper. He came with his family at the age of six to Mosier, Ore. He attended school there and then moved to Hood River, Ore., in 1941 and graduated from Hood River High School in 1946.
On Nov. 7, 1975, he and Ralene Newbold were married
at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Temple in Oakland, Calif. Alfred had worked as office manager for the Union Oil Distributorship for many years. In addition to church activities, Alfred enjoyed children, genealogy, rodeos and drawing (mostly horses).
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard and Charles, and a sister, Nellie Porath.
Alfred is survived by his wife, Ralene, of Hood River, Ore.; sisters Martha Hooker and her husband, Ken, of Hermiston, Ore., and Emma Barber, of Hood River, Ore. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Missionary Fund at the Hood River Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or the West Side Fire Department in care of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000
Donald Dunn
Our beloved Donald L. Dunn passed away peacefully at home, Saturday evening April 26, 2008. He was 66 years old.
Don was born in Kissee Mills, Mo., on Feb. 18, 1942, to Robert Alvin Dunn and Lois Hunsucker Dunn. He spent the majority of his life working as a saw filer and millwright in various saw mills around Hood River, Ore.
On Jan. 22, 1994, he married
his soul mate and best friend, Glenna, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He is survived by his children, Donald Dunn Jr., of Chicago, Ill., Jerry Dunn, of Pendleton, Ore., Kathy Miller, of White Salmon, Wash., Chris Hunsaker, of Renton, Wash., Kelly Montgomery, of Hood River, and Jamie Swyers, of Long Beach, Calif.; and seven grandchildren: Matt, Cody, Kady, Riley, Ashley, Emily and the newest addition, Alexander 'Bruiser' Dunn.
He is also survived by five brothers and three sisters and their spouses: Richard and Vi Dunn, of The Dalles, Ore., Dean and Linda Dunn, of Hood River, Kenneth Dunn, of Reedsport, Ore., Randy and Joann Dunn, of the Tri-Cities, Wash., Keith Dunn, of Hood River, Sue Parsons, of Hood River, Kay Ontiveros, of White Salmon, Wash., and Vern and Teresa Seal, of Hood River; also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Don was a member of American Legion and of the Eagles for 41 years and will be truly missed by many dear friends.
His greatest joys in life were hunting, fishing and camping with friends and family, and especially with his brother and best friend, Dean.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 1 at Anderson's Tribute Center in Hood River, followed by a reception at the Hood River County Fairgrounds. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart of Hospice, Hood River, in care of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000.
