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Delbert Roger Dickson
Delbert Roger Dickson, M.D., originally from The Dalles, Ore., died June 1, 2008, at his Underwood, Wash., residence with family by his side. He was 85 years of age and passed away after a long battle with systemic amyloidosis.
A celebration of his life was held on Sunday, June 8, at the home of Don and Arlene Bradford. A tribute to Dr. Dickson will be held at a later date in Santa Barbara, Calif. Graveside rites will follow later at The Santa Barbara cemetery.
Del, Dr. D, Boss, The Good Doc, or DRD, as he was affectionately known to many, was born to George Delbert and Montine (Young) Dickson on Dec. 16, 1922, in Long Beach, Calif. His family returned to the Oregon homestead when he was a young child.
His youth was spent living out on Eight Mile Creek, in Dufur, in Snowden, and eventually in The Dalles. He graduated from The Dalles High School in 1940 with a very special group of classmates who have remained friends through the years.
Del continued his education and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon in Eugene, and as anyone would tell you, he was a life-long Ducks fan. He attended medical school at the University of Oregon Medical School in Portland (now OHSU) with the class of 1946.
After earning his medical degree, Delbert proudly served his country as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps where he completed a two-year internship at Aeia Heights Hospital at Pearl Harbor, followed by a first-year residency at the Naval Hospital in Philadelphia, and finally receiving orders to report to the USS General William Mitchell.
He completed his military service in 1950 and on July 1, 1950, began his second-year residency in pathology at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, Calif. His final year of residency was spent at Sawtelle Veterans Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif. Following this, as he put it, he returned to Santa Barbara and Cottage Hospital for the rest of his (practicing) life.
Delbert always expected the best of everyone, including himself. He could be tough but if you gave it your all, you were guaranteed it would be returned in kind. He was a friend, a listener, a mentor to many.
In 1948 Del married
Phyllis Webster, who he had earlier met on Mount Hood while attending medical school. They were blessed with four wonderful children: Pamela, Deborah, Daniel and Brian.
The family settled in Santa Barbara, Calif., where they raised their children and Delbert worked as a pathologist for almost 50 years. Phyllis and Delbert later divorced.
He met his future wife, Susan Wilson, in Santa Barbara where they spent many happy years together. Upon his retirement in 1998, Del and Susie moved back to the Northwest and called Underwood, Wash., home.
They enjoyed spending their time gardening and relaxing in the beauty of the Columbia Gorge with the majesty of Mount Hood and Mount Adams in the scenic backdrop. They were blessed just five years ago with a beautiful daughter, Keolani Rose.
Delbert's legacy will continue to live on through the lives of his wife, Susie Dickson, and their daughter, Keolani Rose, at their home in Underwood, Wash.; his adult children and their spouses: Pamela and Tom Howard, of San Diego, Calif., Deborah and Gene Archambault, of Santa Barbara, Calif., Daniel and Karen Dickson of Casper, Calif., and Brian and Bettina Dickson, of Napa, Calif.; their mother, Phyllis Dickson, of Casper, Calif.; and grandchildren, Whitney and Taylor Bell, Janell and Gwen Archambault, Kira and Tessa Dickson and Leo and Archie Dickson.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth G. Dickson (d. Feb 18, 1992), of Salem, Ore.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to: The Mayo Clinic of Hematology, Amyloidosis Research and sent in care of Anderson's Tribute Center.
Words cannot adequately express the loss that so many feel except to say it is the end of an era.
The twinkle in his eye will live forever in the hearts of those who knew him.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000.
Woodrow 'Buck' Benjamin
Woodrow 'Buck' Benjamin passed away at his home with family by his side on June 9, 2008, at the age of 90.
Graveside rites with military honors will be performed at Willamette National cemetery at a later date in the near future. Buck and his wife, Dorothy, who passed away this last year, will be placed in the mausoleum together.
Buck was born April 9, 1918, at Adrian, N.D., to Wesley and Louise (Tibeau) Benjamin. He graduated from high school in Gardner, N.D., and moved to Oregon in 1939.
In October of 1941 Buck joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Florida for three years as a flight mechanic. After his service he moved to The Dalles, Ore., where he purchased Dodson Body & Paint and Kennally Glass which he owned and operated for over 30 years.
On Aug. 3, 1941, he married
Dorothy Ann Re in The Dalles, Ore. They moved to Hood River in 1970 where they both enjoyed their home, family and golf. He golfed as much as he could three to four days a week before his health failed.
Buck was active in the Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and working around the house.
Buck is survived by his daughter, Sally (and Noel) Neal of Hood River, Ore.; two grandchildren, James Neal, of John Day, Ore., and Michelle Neal, of Vale, Ore.; four great-grandchildren, Fitzpatrick Kennedy, Savanna Kennedy, Garth Neal and Kailey Neal; and sisters Marge Larson, of Vancouver, Wash., and Bernette Kerle, of Idaho. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters, his parents and wife.
Memorials are suggested to be sent to either Heart of Hospice or to the Odell First Baptist Church and sent 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.
Deloris D. Roberts
Deloris D. Roberts, 79, passed away at Porthaven Care Center in Portland, Ore., with members of her family by her side on June 30, 2008.
An evening vigil service and praying of the Rosary is planned for 7 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at Anderson's Tribute Center. Funeral rites will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hood River.
Excerpts of this obituary are taken from an autobiography Deloris wrote May 8, 1947, for her senior English class.
'I was born on May 2, 1929, in Hackensack (Minnesota) to Warren W. and Helen (Coleman) Phillips. I can't remember much that I did when I was small, except running away from home a couple of times.
'I used to help my folks plant a garden when I was small - or should I say unplant' I was always pulling up the onions and taking a bite out of them and then sticking them back in the ground. In spite of this they did grow.'
Deloris lived in Minnesota until 1943 when 'My mother and my two little brothers and I left on Aug. 29 for Hood River' (following her father, who had gone before the family). 'I haven't seen too much of Oregon so far. I don't especially like it here but I guess it's okay when it doesn't rain. I prefer the level country to the mountains, but I like the trees here. They remind me of back home.'
Deloris learned to love Hood River, even when it rained. On Nov. 29, 1947, she married
Doyle Edgar Roberts and they were blessed with five children.
Doyle was a police officer and later chief of police for Hood River. Deloris was a very active wife and homemaker. In addition to raising five children she worked outside of the home for Diamond Fruit Growers and later as a bookkeeper for Selby's Appliance, which became Western Auto.
Deloris enjoyed reading, gardening, doing puzzles and spending time with her family and friends.
Deloris was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic parish. She was a devout Catholic and loving parent. Her husband, Doyle, passed away on March 17, 2001. Deloris lived at home until her health made it necessary to move to Hawks Ridge for several years and, more recently, to Porthaven Care Center.
In addition to her parents and husband, Deloris was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Phillips.
Deloris is survived and will be dearly missed by two sons, Chris Roberts of The Dalles, Ore., and Tim Roberts, of Camas, Wash.; three daughters, Karen Asbury, of Portland, Ore., Patricia Roberts-Hasenbalg, of Salem, Ore., and Susan Ratliff, of Hood River, Ore.; four grandchildren, Ryan Asbury, Bobby Asbury, Brian Ratliff and Katelyn Ratliff; sisters Margaret Gehrig, of Hood River, and Catherine Crapper, of Klickitat; and two brothers, Warren Phillips, of Oakridge, Ore., and Edmund Phillips, of Lea, Minn.; and many nieces, nephews, grandnephews and grandnieces.
Memorials can be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church in memory of Deloris and sent 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. .
Chizuna Tamura
Chizuna Tamura, 85, a former Hood River resident, died July 1, 2008, at her home in Portland.
The daughter of Kichizo and Asayo Noji, Chiz was born in Parkdale on June 28, 1923. The Noji family raised apples and pears on their upper valley orchards; and she and her brothers, Mamoru, Satoru and Toru, assisted their parents with farm chores after school, on weekends, and during vacations.
During World War II, when the U.S. government incarcerated all West Coast Japanese Americans, the Noji family (among other Hood River residents) was removed to Pinedale assembly center and Tule Lake concentration camp in northern California and eventually transferred to Minidoka camp in Idaho. In January 1945, when the government allowed Japanese Americans to leave the camps and return to their homes, the Nojis became the first family to resettle in the Hood River valley.
Chiz married
Harry Tamura on June 6, 1948, and the couple farmed in Odell for 33 years. After selling their orchard, they moved to the West Side, where they continued their passion for working the soil by growing flowers and vegetables in their large garden. In 2000, the couple moved to a Portland retirement community.
A craftsperson at heart, Chiz sewed, knitted, embroidered, crocheted, decorated cakes and made sachets; she also loved baking and gardening. During her daughters' school years, she was a co-leader in their Blue Bird and Camp Fire groups and their 4-H clubs. Chiz was a member of the Pine Grove Methodist Church and the Japanese American Citizens League. In Portland, she and her husband volunteered regularly at the Adventist Medical Center.
Chiz is survived by daughters Linda, of Tualatin, Karie Jean and her husband, Tedd Wright, of San Diego, Calif., and Judi, of Portland; grandchildren Chris Wright, of New York City, and Alissa Wright, of San Diego; and 12 nieces and nephews.
Respecting her wishes, family members will share their memories at a private remembrance. Interment will be at Idlewilde cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Oregon Encyclopedia (www.oregonencyclopedia.org) or in care of the Portland State University Foundation; the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center; or the Adventist Medical Center Volunteer Services, in care of Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031. .
Sherwood John Koalii Kealaiki
Sherwood John Koalii Kealaiki, 51, died July 1, 2008, after a brief illness at Sullivan Family Hospice Center in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.
Born in Honolulu, Sherwood was the oldest of 11 children born to Vivian (Risko) Kealaiki Foster and Abraham Kealaiki.
A military brat, Sherwood transferred to Southern California as a toddler and lived and graduated high school there. He moved to Hood River in 1985, where he stayed and worked at a number of places; but can be remembered most for his 15-plus years at the Chevron station at the Port of Hood River. Sherwood then moved to Kailua, Hawaii, in 2005 to work with his brother, Darrell.
Sherwood is survived by his mother, Vivian Foster, and her husband, Elmer Foster, of Hood River, Ore.; father, Abraham Kealaiki, and his wife, Judy, of Kuna, Idaho; brothers Darrell (and Naomi) and David (and Starlight) Kealaiki, of Oahu, Hawaii, Gordon (and Tina) Kealaiki, of Jerome, Idaho, and Abraham 'Junior' (and Sabrina) Kealaiki, of Oceanside, Calif.; sisters Wanda Gallardo (and Alex), of Oak Grove, Calif., Debbie Humphreys, of Oceanside, Calif., and Cheryl Kealaiki, Lee Montavon (and Roger) and Michelle Foster-Smith (and Peter), all of Hood River, Ore.; 21 nieces, five nephews, seven great-nieces and four great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers Nathan and Robert Kealaiki and nephews Aaron Boyles and Andrew Risko.
A get-together to celebrate Sherwood's life will be held on Thursday, July 10, at the home of his brother, Darrell Kealaiki Riski, 442 Kaha St., Kailua, HI 96734 at 4 p.m. Memorial donations can be sent in care of Darrell Risko to Calvary Church of the Islands, 201 N. Kainalu, Kailua, HI 96734.
Dayrl Swyers
Dayrl Eldon Swyers, 86, passed away June 23, 2008, at his home in Hood River with family by his side.
Graveside services to honor Dayrl's life are planned for noon Saturday, June 28, at the Pine Grove cemetery in Hood River. A reception will follow at the Pine Grove Methodist Church, which is walking distance from the cemetery. The reception will be co-hosted by the ladies of Valley Christian Church and Aloha Club of Hood River. All are invited to share in fellowship and food.
Dayrl, who was affectionately known as 'Potsie, ' was born Oct. 12, 1921, at the Hood River Hospital to W.T. and Lula (Steelman) Swyers. He was raised in Pine Grove and attended high school in Hood River. After high school he served his country during World War II as a civilian working with the Navy in Kodiak, Alaska.
On Sept. 8, 1945, he married
Dorothy Irene Anglin in Coquille, Ore., and they celebrated nearly 63 years together. They were blessed with two daughters, Melissa and Darlyn.
Dayrl worked for Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company for 39 years. He started as a cable splicer's helper and retired as a foreman. Dayrl and Dorothy lived in Portland from 1945 until 1982 when they moved back to the Hood River Valley.
Dayrl had many hobbies and enjoyed many activities, but his greatest love was spending time with his family. He was a Mason and served on the water board in the early years while in Portland.
Dayrl loved gardening and could grow every flower and vegetable imaginable. His yard was immaculate and beautiful. He was a master gardener and an organic gardener before there even were such things. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a warm and friendly personality, and could always be found by the sound of his whistle. Many people benefited from his generous nature.
Dayrl is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife, Dorothy Irene Swyers, of Hood River, Ore.; two daughters, Melissa J. Wittenberg and her husband, Rob, of Underwood, Wash., and Darlyn J. Ivie and her husband, Craig, of Veneta, Ore.; seven grandchildren, Leighann 'Annie' Ogan and her husband, John, of Sisters, Ore., Scott Ivie and his wife, Lisa, of Bend, Ore., Libby Calnon and her husband, Rick, of Columbia City, Ore., Melodie Ivie, of Eugene, Ore., Mary Macklin and her husband, Tory, of Veneta, Ore., Jill Ivie, of St. George, Utah, and Randy Ivie, of Veneta, Ore.; four great-grandchildren, Matthew Dayrl Ogan, Emily Claire Ogan, Jack Robert Ogan and Liam James Macklin; a brother, Delmar L. 'Fritz' Swyers and his wife, Dorothy, of Hood River, Ore.; two sisters, Maxine Carter and her husband, Carl, of Hood River, Ore., and Eileen Skofstad and her husband, Phillip, of Gresham, Ore.; and many nieces, nephews, distant family and friends.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Myrtle Morrison, and two brothers, Wesley and Matthew.
The family suggests that any memorials be made in memory of 'Potsie' to either Hospice of the Gorge or Heart of Hospice and sent care of Anderson's Tribute Center.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, OR 97031. .
Larry Huskey Sr.
Larry David Huskey Sr., 51, a lifelong Mosier, Ore., resident, passed away June 23, 2008, at his Mosier home. A Celebration of Life service to honor Larry will be Saturday June 28, at 11 a.m. at Anderson's Tribute Center. A reception will follow.
Larry was born Oct. 16, 1956, in The Dalles, Ore., one of six children born to Delbert and Elaine (Herman) Huskey, of Mosier. He was raised and educated in Mosier, attending Chenowith Middle School and graduating from Wahtonka High School in 1974.
After graduation, Larry went to work for Cascade Locks Sawmill. Later he worked for a short time logging and in the building industry before going to work for Hanel Lumber in 1982. He was employed by Hanel's until 1998. Larry then worked a short time for Munsen Paving before going to work for Cardinal Glass, where he was employed at the time of his death.
Larry's love and passion was his work, listening to country and western music, four wheeling, hunting, fishing, camping, and most of all, the passion he had for his family. Larry had a big heart and had an endless amount of patience when it came to little kids. He had a love for animals and he considered his dogs his three little kids.
Larry's life was built around his home, as failing health from diabetes for better than 30 years took its toll.
Larry is survived by his five children: Karrie and Wayland Helmer, of Salem, Ore., Krissy and Brandon, of Hood River, Ore., Larry Jr. and Britany, of Mosier, Addam and Starla, of Odell, Ore., and Jeremy and Haley, of Mosier; and seven grandchildren: Sativa, Iva, Kaylan, Mayson, MaKayla, Hunter and Addyson.
He is also survived by his parents, Delbert and Elaine Huskey, of Mosier; brothers Delbert Huskey and his wife, Brenda, of Mosier, Dwight Huskey and his wife Yvonne, of Mosier, and twin brother Bob Huskey and his wife, Heidi, of Parkdale, Ore.; sisters Donita Wilson and her husband, Grant, of Mosier, and Terrie Methvin and her husband, Gary, of The Dalles, Ore. Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family and many friends also survive.
Vault interment will be at Mosier cemetery.
Because of Larry's love for animals, donations can be made to the Hukari Animal Shelter in memory of Larry Huskey, in care of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000.
