Obituary: Paul Eugene Treanor, 80, The Dalles

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Eugene Treanor, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, and friend. Born on June 13, 1944, in Portland, Oregon, to Odell Richard Treanor and Esther Leona Andrews. Paul spent his early years in Boring, Oregon, until his family moved to Wamic, Oregon. He made a home for his family in Tygh Valley before moving to Salem in 2004.

Paul graduated from Wasco County High School in 1962 and proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1965 to 1971, demonstrating his dedication to his country. Throughout his life, he wore many hats, always working with purpose and pride. He was a rancher, managing 3,500 acres alongside his father and Bill Cody, and a skilled tradesman who built homes in the Wamic area. His career also included roles as a mill worker at Mt. Fir Lumber Company from 1974 to 1989 and as a boiler room operator for the Oregon State Corrections Institution.

More than his many vocations, Paul was a man of deep connection. He was a devoted husband to Jeralee (Graves) Treanor for 27 years and the father of five children: Melissa Pease, Michael Barrett (Tanya), Brian Barrett (Dianne), Margaret Horlacher (Gary), and Joseph Lamoreaux (Amanda), as well as ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Odell and Esther, and wife Jeralee, and survived by his five children, sisters, Donna Wallace (Les) and Judy Darr (James), and three nephews and their children.

Paul’s presence was a gift to all who knew him. He will be remembered for his honesty, integrity, and generosity. His legacy lives on through the love he shared, the lessons he imparted, and the lives he touched.

A graveside service will begin at noon on June 14th at Three Mile Cemetery, 2565 Three Mile Rd, The Dalles, OR, with a gathering of family and friends to follow immediately at the Dallesport Community Center, 136 6th Ave, Dallesport, WA 98617. Donations can be made in his honor to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

Death Notice: Marjorie Ellen Andrews, 95, Hood River

Marjorie Ellen Andrews passed away on May 31st, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Marge was born February 27th, 1929, and was 95 years of age at the time of passing.

A Memorial Service and Reception for Marjorie will be held at 1:00 P.M. on June 15, 2024, at Andersons Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, Oregon 97031). A graveside service at the Upper Valley Cemetery in Parkdale, Oregon, will occur after the reception.

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.

Obituary: Frances Meyer Cody, 94, Hood River

Frances Meyer Cody passed away on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, at the age of 94 after a fulfilling and contributing life. Fran was born July 26, 1929, in Miles City, Mont., to Lars and Maria Meyer, Swedish immigrants.

She lived the first six years of her life on the family homestead in Rock Springs, Mont., where she attended a one-room school. Fran was the youngest of five siblings, 16 years younger than her older sister. As her parents did not speak English very well, she acted as their interpreter as young as the age of 4. After her father was killed in an open pit coal mining accident, the family moved to Miles City, where she graduated from Custer County High School. During her high school years, she worked for a local florist shop, played piano for her church services, and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Upon graduation, she left Montana to attend and graduated from Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore., with a degree in education. To help with her educational costs, one of her jobs was as a nanny for a local attorney and his family. After graduating in 1952, she accepted a teaching position at Hood River High School where she taught typing, shorthand, English, and journalism. She was transferred to the “new” Hood River Valley High School in 1971. Fran retired from her career in education in 1978. She loved teaching, especially at the “old” high school. She enjoyed attending class reunions and many of her past students continued to keep in contact with her over the years.

During her first year of teaching at HRHS, she met a local boy who had returned from serving in the US Army in Korea. Charles “Chuck” Cody was persistent, and they were married on July 14, 1953. They temporarily moved to Miles City. After the birth of their first son, Sam, on Oct. 10, 1954, they moved back to Hood River, where Fran resumed her teaching career. Two more sons were born, Glen in 1956 and Lee in 1958. In 1965, Fran and Chuck purchased 16 acres of orchard with a shop building that they lived in for a year before remodeling. Fran always was able to create a loving home for her family. While they both worked their full-time jobs, they worked hard to make a go of the orchard. At the time of her death, she still owned the house, which she was able to remain in until recently through help from her family, especially the loving care of her grandson John Cody.

Shortly after her retirement from the Hood River County School District, Fran opened and operated Cody’s Fruit and Flower, a flower shop in downtown Hood River in the Paris Fair annex building. She also enjoyed this pursuit. After selling her store, she took a job as manager of the Hood River County chapter of the American Red Cross. Her next vocation was as a liaison for the Hood River Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. During her tenure, she helped to start and develop the successful Hood River Classic horse show which was a fundraiser for the hospital auxiliary. This past year, she was honored to be selected as one of the women featured in The History Museum of Hood River’s “Women Who Shaped Hood River History” exhibit.
After permanent retirement, Fran continued to love cooking, gardening, playing the piano, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a long-time member of Riverside Community Church.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, all of her siblings, and daughter-in-law Rosa Cody. She was also preceded by her mother-in-law and most of her brothers/sisters-in-law. She is survived by her sons, Sam (Isa) Cody of Mesa, Ariz., Glen (Donna) Cody of Parkdale, Ore., and Lee (Pam) Cody of Hood River.  Also surviving are her grandchildren John Cody, Maria Cody, Matt Cody, Audra Cody, Kylie Draper, Katlin Cody, Makenzie Cody, Sean Borton, Brandi Borton, Lisa Perry, Rachel Sherrell, and Maddi Perry and their spouses/friends. She adored her many great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Sally Cody of Ontario, Ore., and many nephews and nieces.

A memorial service is planned for June 7, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Andersons Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, Oregon. Memorial contributions can be made to the Cody Family Fund in the care of the Gorge Community Foundation (PO Box 1711, Hood River, OR 97031), supporting the Hood River County Education Foundation, or a charity of choice.