Death Notice: Ryan Russell Woodman, 37, Dallesport
Death Notice: Ryan Russell Woodman, 37, Dallesport
Ryan Russell Woodman, age 37, a resident of Dallesport, WA, passed away on June on 23, 2024.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Death Notice: Daniel Alan Bell (Dan), 52 Hood River
Death Notice: Daniel Alan Bell (Dan), 52 Hood River
Daniel Alan Bell (Dan), born June 22nd, 1971, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on June 8th, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. He was 52 at the time of his passing.
He was born in Denver, Colorado, and grew up in a loving family. He attended Colorado State University to study medicine, but after a summer in Medford, OR working in the woods, he switched his major to forestry. He worked various jobs, including clerking at a law firm and starting a tree maintenance business, before going back to school and obtaining his J.D. at North Carolina Central University School of Law. He worked for over a decade as a Program Director with The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina and Oregon where he protected long-leaf pine and woodpeckers, Willamette Valley grasslands, and oak habitats. He joined Friends of the Columbia Gorge in 2018 as the Land Trust Director where he fell into stride working with many diverse partners to protect lands in the Columbia Gorge. He often represented the organization at public events and inspired attendees with his commitment to environmental justice and preservation and entertained them with his subtle wit and understated humor.
Dan met the love of his life, Heather, when they were both working for The Nature Conservancy in Oregon – Heather in the Klamath Basin and Dan in the Willamette Valley. They fell in love over craft beers, a house remodel, Dan’s impeccable skill at strategic planning, and a bet on when the Klamath dams would come out. They wed in 2018 at a backyard ceremony at the couple’s home in Hood River where they lived happily close to the Columbia River, with lovely views of Mount Hood and Mount Adams. They enjoyed traveling back to Denver each Christmas to spend time and share good food and laughter with Dan’s family. Dan never sat still and was always actively building or fixing things around the house or in the yard. He enjoyed gardening, remodeling kitchens, rescuing hound dogs, the Denver Broncos, and recently, mastering sourdough bread. He is survived by his wife Heather Hendrixson, his mother Deanna Miller, his brother Matt Bell and nephew Aiden; his sister Michelle Keely, her husband Mike and their son Mason; his Aunts Judy Kenoyer, Kristie Knudson, and Peggy Mattingley, and numerous cousins. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Bell. He was well-loved by Heather’s family, his many friends, and colleagues, and will be greatly missed by his three beloved dogs, Willow, Laurel, and Azalea.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 13 at a land trust property overlooking the Columbia River.
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.
Death Notice: Marilyn Dolores Kaufman, 90, The Dalles
Death Notice: Marilyn Dolores Kaufman, 90, The Dalles
Marilyn Dolores Kaufman, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away June 6, 2024.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Death Notice: Rev. Myrin Bentz, 88, The Dalles
Death Notice: Rev. Myrin Bentz, 88, The Dalles
Rev. Myrin Bentz passed away on June 19, 2024, in The Dalles, Oregon. Myrin was born November 10, 1935, and was 88 at the time of his passing. A private burial will be at White Eagle Preserve in Goldendale, Washington. Memorial Services are pending and will be announced soon.
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.
Obituary: Renée Cummings, 75, Hood River
Obituary: Renée Cummings, 75, Hood River
Renée was born in Portland, Oregon on February 18th, 1949, and was 75 years old at the time of her passing at her Hood River, Oregon home on June 15th, 2024.
Renée’s dad was a pilot during World War II and retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1968. This provided Renée with the experience of living in many places in the USA as well as Japan and Spain. Renée graduated from Torrejon’ Air Base High School in Madrid, Spain in 1967. Renée traveled throughout Europe when her classes allowed.
Renée enrolled at Oregon State University in Education and in the Spring of 1970, she met Paul (the love of her life) and they married in July of 1972.
Renée’s first year of teaching was in St. Helens, Oregon. Soon thereafter, she and Paul moved to Hood River, Oregon where she taught Reading and third grade at Frankton Elementary School and then moved to May Street Elementary where she taught first grade. After 18 years of teaching, she left education to help in her husband’s auto repair business. However, she didn’t leave education as she became a freelance writer producing activity books for kids and resource books for teachers & parents. At last count, she had over 100 books in print.
Renée had a love for all animals, especially cats. She always had one or more inside cats and several outside visitors too.
As her health deteriorated, she became an avid reader, when Paul would come home, he could usually find her on the couch with a good book. She would always share the characters and plots as they would unfold, it was always a treat.
Renée is survived by her husband of 52 years, Paul; older brother, Thomas W. Lloyd and wife, Susan; younger brother, Andrew “Andy” Lloyd; adopted son, Chuck Walston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
At Renée’s request, there will be no formal service as she just wanted to slip away quietly and peacefully.
In Renée’s name, a donation to a local animal or humane shelter can be made.
