Obituary: Adeline Marie (Syrstad) Schull, Hood River

Adeline Marie (Syrstad) Schull was born May 25, 1929, on the family farm near Revillo, South Dakota, to Melvin & Esther (Nordquist) Syrstad.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep in her home on August 27, 2022 

Adeline married the love of her life, Harold Schull, on January 24, 1948.  They shared 63 years together before Harold’s passing on September 18, 2011.  They wanted to get away from the cold South Dakota winters and, with $50 in their pocket, moved to The Dalles, Oregon in the summer of 1952 where Harold got a job working construction on The Dalles Dam. 

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Harold & Adeline were great business partners.  Harold handled the construction aspect of the partnership and Adeline handled the bookkeeping and money!  They move the family to Hood River in 1960 when Harold built Orchard Lanes Bowling Alley and various other enterprises.  They retired from the bowling alley in 1977 and spent many happy winters traveling and wintering in the Palm Springs area. 

Adeline is now reunited with her beloved husband, Harold, her parents, and siblings; Evelyn, Pearl, Joyce, Norbert, Betty, Donna, Beverly, Louise and Shirley … enjoying lots of potlucks and dancing the night away. 

Adeline is survived by her children, Linda (David) Campbell, Doug Schull, Randy (Cate) Schull, Janell (Tim) Wingerd, nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and sister, Sharon. 

Graveside Services are planned for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at Idlewilde Cemetery (970 Tucker Road, Hood River, Oregon).  Celebrant Speaker and friend, Bob Huskey will officiate.  Celebration of Life is to follow at her daughter, Janell’s residence. 

Remembrances may be made to Hospice of the Gorge or a charity of your choice. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.