Obituary: Edwin Wilson DeBoard, 90, Hood River
Edwin Wilson DeBoard passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 26th, 2025, in Hood River, Oregon. He was 90 years old.
Edwin was born on January 30th, 1935, in Mountain View, Missouri, to Floyd and Irene (Clark) DeBoard. He was the fourth of seven siblings and was preceded in death by his sisters, Lula Faye (DeBoard) Walker and Juanita (DeBoard) Cross.
On February 19th, 1956, Edwin married the love of his life, Opal Logan. Together they raised three daughters: Jeanne, Anna, and Barbara.
A lifelong “car guy” and proud “Ford man,” Edwin found great joy in collecting, restoring, polishing, and driving his cars—often to family gatherings and local events. He loved attending car shows with Opal and their family, and he never missed a NASCAR race or the Indy 500, whether on television or the radio.
Edwin also had a deep love for music, especially classic Country & Western and the lively sounds of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. His rose garden was the pride of the Pine Grove neighborhood, and he delighted in sharing his blooms with friends and family for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.
Edwin dedicated 43 years of hard work to Diamond Fruit Growers at the Van Horn plant.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Opal DeBoard; daughters Jeanne (and husband, John) Murrin, Anna M. DeBoard, and Barbara (and husband, Gene) Blanchette; grandchildren Anita, Matthew, Mitchell, and Tyler; his sister Cora Leah Henshaw; brothers Donald DeBoard, Snoden DeBoard, and William DeBoard; and many nieces and nephews who will fondly remember his warmth and humor.
A celebration of Edwin’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, at Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon. Graveside rites will follow at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery.
To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.
