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Mary Eleanor Ford
Mary Eleanor Ford, a Hood River, Ore., resident, died Feb. 12, 2008, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. She was 92 years of age.
Mary was born April 30, 1915, in Hood River, Ore., to George and Clarice May (Chase) Bouck. She was raised and educated in Odell, Ore., where she graduated from high school.
She married
Charles W. Paull in 1930. They later divorced. She resided in The Dalles, Ore., for 12 years. She married
David 'Buster' Ford and they owned and operated Buster Ford's Arleta Tavern in Portland, Ore.
After the sale of their business, they moved to Ocean Park, Wash. Buster died in 1985. Mary moved to Canby, Ore., and then to Hood River, Ore., four years ago to live with her son.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and quilting.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, her sister and a grandson.
Survivors include four sons: Wes Paull, of Hood River, George Paull, of Portland, Ore., Kenny Ford, of Molalla, Ore., and Wayne Ford, of Beaverton, Ore. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive.
Interment will be at Lincoln Memorial Park in Portland, Ore.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh-Day Adventist School in care of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000
Charles Rath
Charles A. Rath died gracefully and peacefully on his 90th birthday, Dec. 30, 2007, in Hood River, Ore. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Charles F. Rath (1889-1978) and Clara Burke (1888-1983) and spent all but the last year of his life there.
As a child he was part of a song and dance act which performed in Cleveland along with his twin sister, Jean (Hobert) who died in 1993, and singing was always an important part of his life. He also had an older brother, Robert, who died in 1976, and numerous aunts and uncles who remained an important part of his life until their passing.
He joined the 107th horse cavalry unit which was soon mobilized as a tank unit and sent to Europe for WWII. After the war he married
Betty Jane Felty in 1947, and soon began a lifelong career at Ford Motor Company, where he was a purchasing agent for the Cleveland engine plants. A son, Richard, died soon after birth in 1964.
Soon after his retirement, his beloved wife became ill, and he spent the next 10 years caring for her until she died in 1995. A broken hip forced him to give up his home, and at the beginning of 2007 he moved to Hood River to be with his son and grandsons. He resided at Parkhurst House, where the staff treated him with affection well beyond the responsibilities of the professionals that they are.
He is survived by his son, David, and grandsons, Jadrian and Jahmir, all of Hood River; nieces Elaine (Hobert) George, Claire (Hobert) Greene, and Nancy (Rath) Merritt; nephew Robert Rath; cousins Phyllis (Wendling) Campbell and Jack Salmon; cousin by marriage Trudy Wendling, and two special friends of over a half century, Robert Bufe and William Johnson.
Services were private, and his remains will be buried at Lakewood cemetery, Rocky River, Ohio, next to his beloved wife.
He was a gentle man, good to have at a party, and had a strong sense of the Golden Rule.
Audre' McKenzie
Audre' Elaine 'Lynn' McKenzie passed away Jan. 5, 2008, at Brookside Manor in Hood River, Ore. She was born Nov. 23, 1925, in Kingston, Jamaica, to Esther and Lambert Lewis.
Audre' graduated from the Little Flower Alpha Academy in Kingston, Jamaica, where she was a strong competitor in track and field. She also enjoyed long ocean swims with the barracudas, which prepared her well for her later life.
She moved to California in the 1940s and married
Don McKenzie. She raised her family in Fair Oaks, Calif., and moved to Hood River in 2000.
Audre' loved collecting antiques, painting, knitting, crocheting, gardening and walking along the American River in Fair Oaks.
Audre' is survived by her children, Chris McKenzie, of Hood River, Ore., Audre' Wilson, of La Jolla, Calif., Ceil Arnett, of Carmel, Calif., and Susan Schifter, of La Jolla, Calif.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Audre' is also survived by her sisters, Thelma Guisto, of Hood River, Marie Forga, of Long Beach, Calif., and Ouida Williams, of Florida. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ceil Shepler.
A memorial service will he held in Fair Oaks, Calif., on Jan. 26, 2008.
Sylvia Andresen
Sylvia Marie Andresen, 94 passed away Jan. 5, 2008, at a local care center at the age of 94. She was born June 28, 1913, at Mountaindale, Ore., to Richard E. and Adella (Schaer) Keenon. She grew up on a farm where Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course is now located.
A service to celebrate Sylvia's life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Anderson's Tribute Center; a reception will immediately follow. Private interment will be at Idlewilde cemetery.
Sylvia married
Theodore 'Ted' Dolman Andresen on Sept. 10, 1932, at Mill City, Ore. They lived in the Salem area for a few years and moved to the Hood River Valley in 1938. They were blessed with a son, Terry, and daughter, Karen. Ted passed away in 1955; Sylvia never remarried
and was a devoted and loving mother.
Sylvia worked for the Hood River School District from 1956 to 1986 as a cook for the Odell Elementary School and later for Mid Valley. During the summer she cooked for AGA packing house and the youth boys' camp near Gilhouley.
At the time of her retirement she was featured in the local Ruralite magazine for her dedication to the children of the district to give them good nutritional hot lunches. Those children today still remember her wonderful cooking.
Sylvia enjoyed her vegetable and flower garden, and potted plants inside the house, including her Christmas cactuses; she truly had a green thumb. She was a gifted cook both in her career and her life. She was a proud 60-year member of the Hazel Rebekah Lodge 156; the ladies of the lodge will have a part in her service on Thursday.
After her retirement she traveled the world with her friend and neighbor, John Scott, who was also a widower. They traveled to many interesting places including New Zealand, Fiji, Australia, Hawaii, Cuba, Spain and the Mediterranean just to name a few of their adventures. Her traveling partner and friend passed away in 1986.
Above all of her hobbies, interests and world travels she loved her family the most. The time she spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her fondest memories. She will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends.
Sylvia is survived by her two children, Terry D. Andresen and his wife, Linda, of Parkdale, Ore., and Karen L. Mann, of Portland, Ore.; grandchildren Keenon Mann, of Portland, Ore., Dana May and her husband, Derek, of Gresham, Ore., and Rachel Navarro and her husband, Michael, of Portland, Ore.; and great-grandchildren, Jade and Jordan Mann, Luke, Lindsey and Logan May and Azure Navarro.
In addition to her parents and husband Sylvia was preceded in death by three brothers, Ken, Ed and Les Keenon.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Heart of Hospice or the Hazel Rebekah Lodge 156 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.
Suzanne Hague
Madras resident Suzanne 'Cerise' Hague died Jan. 1, 2008, at her home. She was 81.
Graveside services will be held in Gold Beach, Ore., at a later date.
Cerise was born Jan. 22, 1921, in Portland, Ore., to parents Jesse and Ethel (Mercer) Edington. She was raised and educated in Hood River. She married
Kenneth Goss on June 16, 1938. They later divorced and she married
Wallace Hague on March 31, 1956.
She worked at the Portland Shipyards during World War II. After the war, she worked at McClullen Air Force Base in Sacramento, Calif., as a civil service purchasing agent. She retired in 1966, when her husband retired from the Air Force.
After retirement, they made their home in Gold Beach, Ore. She was active in the local VFW and American Legion. She moved to Madras in April 2000. Her special interests included beachcombing, crafts, needlework, crossword puzzles, reading, flowers and TV.
Survivors include her daughters, Judy Pendergraft, of Madras, Ore., and Patricia Mesmer, of Stayton, Ore.; sister, Bonnie Calmettes of Hood River; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home of Madras.
Earl Fowler
Earl Dean Fowler passed away with his family at his side at the Oregon Veterans' Home in The Dalles on Friday, March 21, 2008, at the age of 78. Earl was born in Seminole, Okla., to Mary Garrison Fowler and Charles E. Fowler in 1929. He was the youngest of three children.
In 1941, Earl's family moved to Hermiston Ore., where he graduated from Hermiston High School in 1948. Between high school and college, he worked summers in construction of both the Umatilla Ordinance depot and McNary Dam. He was always proud to have played football for the Hermiston Bulldogs.
Earl earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Oregon. During college he was president of his fraternity, Lamda Chi Alpha.
At the University of Oregon, he met Joan Chandler. In 1955, they were married
at Elmendorf Air Force/Army base in Anchorage, Alaska, where he was stationed in the Army.
Earl began a long and rewarding teaching career in 1956 at Wy'east High School in Odell. He excelled as a history teacher and went on to become vice principal of Hood River Valley High School when it opened in 1971. He remained in that position until his retirement in 1986.
Shortly before his retirement, he requested to return to teaching and to remain in his role as vice principal. He genuinely loved teaching high school history.
In addition to serving on several professional education committees, Earl was a member of the Alpinees, and Lions Club. In his free time he enjoyed steelhead fishing, travel, and derived great satisfaction from raising cattle.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Fowler, of Hood River, son Brad Fowler, and his wife, Katy, of Hood River, daughter Jacqueline Lampros and her husband, Marcus Lampros, part-time residents of Hood River. Grandchildren include Mario Guisto, Kathryn Guisto, Tony Guisto, Kristoff Fowler, sister Marjorie N. Bell of Riverside Calif.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Fowler.
The family invites friends and acquaintances to a celebration of Earl's life at the Crag Rat Hut on Friday, March 28, from 4-7 p.m. Crag Rat Road, Pine Grove. (Take Highway 35 to Van Horn Drive, go east and turn south on Eastside Road.) Memorial contributions may be given to the organizations of your choice.
Lee Mauroni
Lee Mauroni of Parkdale died peacefully at the age of 82 with his devoted, loving wife and family at his side on March 17, 2008.
Leroy Eugene Mauroni was born on Sept. 9, 1925. in Allegheny County, Pa., to Josephine Busatto Mauroni and Carlos Mauroni. Lee was the youngest child of four.
Lee started playing music at a young age; at around age 15 he played in a dance band with his brothers. He enjoyed listening to classical and thought no one could sing as well as Perry Como.
Lee was drafted for World War II and he trained with the Air Corps, but before he was called to duty the war ended.
Knowing that higher education was important for his future Lee went to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he earned his teaching degree on the GI bill.
The summer after graduating Lee toured with a band to the Midwest where his manager escaped with the band's money in Idaho leaving them broke.
Having earned a teaching degree in Pennsylvania, Lee was hired on through an agency. His first assignment was in Weippe, Idaho. While in Weippe, one of Mary's friends introduced the two of them; it wasn't until he transferred to Orofino that they started dating and eventually were married
on Aug. 14, 1952.
Lee taught music for 25 years and went back to school to earn his masters in reading from Portland State University. He taught at a number of schools for a total of 35 years, two of them were Wy'east and Hood River High School respectively.
Lee and Mary had four children: Lisa, Michael, Mark and Linda. Lee had a strong presence in his children's lives, always there to guide and teach.
Lee sang with St. Mary's Choir for many years and he enjoyed classical music. He was a square dance caller for Wy'East Whirlers, Rhineland Quadrilles, Jeans & Calico and the Parkdale Promenaders; he was also a member of the Elks Club.
Lee is survived by his wife, Mary; two daughters, Lisa, of Hood River and Linda of Eagan, Minn.; son Michael and his wife, Christina, of Corvallis, Ore.; grandchildren Josh and Lindsey of Eagan, Minn., and Marcus of Manning, Alberta, Canada.
He is also survived by John Mauroni and family of Danville, Calif.; and Albert and his wife, Jan, and family of New Kensington, Pa.; and sister, Eleanor, and her husband, Hank Olivo and family of Arnold, Pa.
Lee was preceded in death by his son, Mark.
Lee lived a productive life touching the lives of the people he taught, and everyone that greatly loved him. Lee gave us laughter with his dry wit; we looked forward to every moment not knowing what he would say next. He filled our hearts with love and gave us cherished memories that we will hold dear forever. Lee was a great man and he will be missed.
Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals - Receptions - Cremations) 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031 541-386-1000.
Allen Page
Allen Wright Page, 'an amiable and quiet man that everyone loved, ' passed away March 17, 2008, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital at the age of 87 with family and friends by his side.
Allen was born July 27, 1920, in Muskogee, Okla., to Allen and Georgia Page.
His father and grandfather were Choctaw Indian and Allen was proud of his Indian heritage. Allen moved with his family as a boy to Los Angeles, Calif., and attended both high school and college there.
After getting his degree in Electrical Engineering Allen served his country proudly in the United States Army as a radio and radar repairman. He served in the Pacific, being stationed in the Hawaiian Islands.
After service in the Army, Allen worked as an installer for Western Electric where he met his future wife.
On Feb. 10, 1951, Allen married
Eleanor Catherine Perich in Los Angeles, Calif. Allen and Eleanor had two children, Michael and Laurie.
After Allen married
, he went to work for Altec Lansing as an electrical and sound engineer were he remained for over 35 years.
After retiring, Allen never lost his love of electronics and repair. Most recently he would restore or refurbish all the donated electrical appliances for the Hood River Adult (Senior) Center that were to be sold at their thrift shop.
Allen also enjoyed working with wood, fishing and the great outdoors. Together with his wife, Allen worked tirelessly to keep up an immaculate yard and house. He also enjoyed swimming at the Hood River Sports Club.
Allen is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife of 57 years, Eleanor, at their home in Hood River; son, Michael Gregory Page and his wife, Earline, of Vancouver, Wash.; daughter, Laurie Marie Page of Concord, Calif.; granddaughter, Kirsten Page of Arizona; in-laws Mary Goyack and her husband Louis of Hood River; Margaret Pace and Phil and Liz Mannion, all of Paradise, Calif.; and many friends and acquaintances.
The family suggests that memorial donations in memory of Allen be sent to Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation in care of Anderson's.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals - Receptions - Cremations) 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031, (541) 386-1000.
