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Death Notices: Norma Jean Willis, Lee Walter Nance, Jack Lee Fortner

Death Notices: Norma Jean Willis, Lee Walter Nance, Jack Lee Fortner

Norma Jean Willis a lifelong resident of the Hood River Valley passed away November 4, 2021, at her home in Pine Grove with family by her side. Norma was born April 15, 1930 in Hood River, Oregon to Willis Henry and Margaret Viola (Gaines) Miller. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.





Lee Walter Nance a lifelong resident of Hood River, Oregon passed away at his home surrounded by family on November 2, 2021.

Lee was born on February 27, 1932, and was 89 years of age at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.



Jack Lee Fortner passed away November 1, 2021, in Hood River, Oregon. Jack was born April 20, 1933, and was 88 years of age at the time of his passing.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021, at River of Life Assembly with burial to follow at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Maarten Dejongh, Janeth Adelia Simer

Death Notice: Maarten Dejongh, Janeth Adelia Simer

Death Notice: Lee Walter Nance

Death Notice: Lee Walter Nance

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