Obituary: Linda Regele, 78, Hood River

Linda Regele
1946 - 2025

Linda Regele, of Hood River, Oregon, passed away on April 10, 2025, surrounded by family at Hood River Memorial Hospital. She was 78 years old.

Linda was born on June 18, 1946, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to James A. and Mildred A. (Keirstead) McFee. She grew up in Worcester, where she graduated from Commerce High School in 1964. Linda continued her education at Westboro State Hospital's nursing program, graduating in 1966. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Worcester State Hospital until her retirement in 2006.

In 2008, Linda moved to Hood River, Oregon. She loved spending time with her family, and some of her favorite activities included scenic drives to Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood.

In 2014, Linda moved to Down Manor, where she made many close friends. She enjoyed playing cards, Bingo, and Mexican Train. One of her favorite pastimes was taking the scenic bus rides.

Linda is survived by her son, James Regele of Sanford, Maine; her daughter, Kathryn Jones of The Dalles, Oregon; three grandchildren, Justina Humphrey of Hood River, Oregon, Elmer Smith Jr. of Worcester, Massachusetts, and Danielle Flohr of The Dalles, Oregon; great-grandson, Elmer Smith IV of Worcester, Massachusetts; and her sister, Sandra J. Depanian of Worcester, Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Sterling R. McFee.

A Celebration of Life and reception will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

The family invites friends and relatives to visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave notes or memories for the family.