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Obituary: June Jeanette (Johnson) (Carter) Vroman, 95, The Dalles
Death Notice: Judy Kay Roberts, 83, Hood River
Death Notice: John William Shearer, 98, The Dalles
Death Notice: Carol Estelle Williams, 93, Stevenson
She was a successful high school athlete and during her summers at home, Renée worked for the US Forest Service at Multnomah Falls as a groundskeeper and learned to love hiking. She achieved her doctorate in Clinical Psychology and her social work led her to multiple adventures in the US. She passed on Oct. 10.
Death Notice: Robert Peleshok “Rob”, 61, Hood River
Death Notice: George Donald Van De Vanter, 95, Lyle
Death Notice: Jimmy Dale Drennan, Sr., 82, The Dalles
Death Notice: Robin Lee Faulkner, 74, Condon
Death Notice: Michael Schorr, 76, Goldendale
Death Notice: Jeffrey Earl Smith, age 62, Wasco County
She provided a home and family life which fostered a determination for success and settled for no less. She appreciated the beauty in the little things, just like her mother and grandmother did. Like her garden roses, she was beautiful yet delicate and protected herself as well as those she loved with the metaphoric thorns she wore.
Death Notice: Nancy Irene Lauterbach, 91, The Dalles
After high school, he joined the military serving 6 years in the Air Force Reserves. He moved and settled in The Dalles in 1989. Wes spent his working years as a mechanic and specializing as a Diesel Mechanic. He owned and operated Wes’s Automotive which he loved. Wes worked for CH Urness for 23 years until retirement.
Death Notice: Betty Jean West, 71, Tygh Valley
Death Notice: Constance E. Blasie, 80, Hood River
Death Notice: Donald Francis Wimme, 80, Maupin
Death Notice: Kathleen, Grace Wickman, 69, Klickitat
Death Notice: Jonathan Rose, 99, Hood River
Andy grew up and graduated from high school in The Dalles, OR. He went on to have a long career with several incredible NASCAR organizations and drivers. He worked as an interior mechanic and tire specialist and traveled for several years with the ARCA Series. He won championships with Brandon Jones, Justin Haley, Ty Gibbs, Sammy Smith, and most recently with a talented young man named William Sawalich.
