Obituary: William Jeffrey Neal “Jeff”, The Dalles

William Jeffrey Neal “Jeff” passed away unexpectedly on December 22nd, 2022 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon.  Jeff was born November 13th, 1963 and was 59 years of age at the time of passing.   

Jeff was born in White Salmon, Washington to William “Bill" Sherman and Mary Christine (Saunders) Neal. Jeff was the eldest of 3 children. He was raised in the Columbia Gorge where he graduated from Hood River Valley High in 1982.  

Jeff married his beloved wife Cheryl (Willis) Neal in April of 1994 and they raised their blended family together. Jeff was a hard-working man who spent his recent years working in construction and his early years logging alongside his family. In his pastime, Jeff enjoyed spending time camping in the woods, hunting, traveling to the coast and being with his family.

Jeff is survived by his wife Cheryl Neal, children Aaron Hinrich, Elisabeth Hinrich, Daniel Hinrich, Matthew Neal and his wife Lissette Neal; grandchildren Kayla Mullican, Kelsea Mullican, Jon Mullican and Jalen Neal. Parents William “Bill” and Pat Neal, brother Kenneth “Zeke” Neal and wife Terina, Sister Michelle Nilsen and husband Al, Stepbrother Wesley Lively and wife Kathy, stepsister Lisa Montgomery and husband Pat. Jeff is preceded by his mother Mary Christine (Saunders) Neal 01/02/1987.  

A private celebration in honor of his life will be held at a later time. 

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.