Obituary: Carol Ann Hoffmann, Hood River

Carol Ann Hoffmann passed away on March 18th, 2024 at her home in Hood River, Oregon. Carol was born . . . well, if you knew Carol you will fondly remember that she would never tell you her age so we have decided to honor Carol by doing the same now … we can however share her life story and we encourage you to share a memory for friends and family at  www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com

Carol was born in Maywood, California to George & Pearl (Romar) Meeks.  She was one of 8 children; she grew up in California attending schools in the Los Angeles area and graduated from Gardena High School.  Carol married Larry Hoffmann in Santa Barbara, California.

Carol ran for our community’s Hood River County Library board this last year and Carol wrote her below biography.

“My husband, Larry, and I moved in the mid-1970s to Parkdale, where we farmed a 40-acre pear and apple orchard and later ran the Parkdale Chevron Station.  I was the Parkdale columnist for the Hood River News for 15 years, reporting on all the happenings in the community, which I dearly loved.  Back in the day, when postal carriers received mail for Aunt Carol, Parkdale, Oregon, they knew exactly where to deliver it.  For the past 21 years, I have lived in beautiful Hood River.

My passion for more than 31 years has been serving and advocating for children and the elderly.  I’ve volunteered with the Hood River County School District as an Instructional Assistant substitute for almost 30 years.  I’ve also volunteered with the Hood River County Extension Office 4-H Program, working with the youth of our community.  I’ve spent more than 20 years working with the houseless in Oregon by providing clothing to those in need.  I served for 10 years as a State of Oregon Ombudsman advocating for the elderly in our community.

I love the people and the children of this valley and want to keep this community a haven for all for many generations to come.”                       

written by Carol Hoffmann in May of 2023

Carol was a woman of Faith; she was a member of Covenant Christian Church in Hood River and also served on several mission trips over the year and the day before she passed, she was feeding the homeless.   Carol never knew a stranger, she treated everyone as if she’d known them forever.  Carol had a passion for life and lived it with vitality, compassion, positivity, and love.

A time for friends to Celebrate Carol’s life and mourn her passing is planned for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at Covenant Christian (455 Frankton Rd, Hood River, OR 97031).  Carol was laid to rest at the Upper Valley Parkdale Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

Obituary: Analea Klampe, age 87, The Dalles

Analea Klampe, age 87, known by those close to her as Lee, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024, in The Dalles OR, surrounded by family. 

Analea was born in Missoula, Montana on September 14, 1936, the second daughter of Genevieve “Jenny” Helen Brown (Johnston) and Floyd “Duke” Stillman Brown. Her father referred to Analea as Sis, a nickname as well as a role she enjoyed.

Analea became a Christian as a young child and attended the Baptist church with her family all her life. Faith and trust in her Lord Jesus Christ sustained Analea through many challenging circumstances.

Analea moved from Montana to Oregon with family and was raised in Pendleton until age 16. Analea had an affinity for music and played the violin, piano and French horn, often as her favorite hymns. High school years after Pendleton included attending Laurelwood Academy, then Salem High School where Analea graduated in 1954. After completing dental assistant college in Seattle WA with two best friends, Analea began her career and her first marriage.

Analea’s marriage to Norman Espe was blessed with three children. Her career was paused during their young years, then resumed in Salem. Analea worked for the State of Oregon in dental offices at the Oregon State Hospital and Oregon prison system. 

Analea married Darrell Klampe and celebrated 51 years together. After moving to The Dalles in 1972, Analea worked for dentists Dr. Donald Carpenter, Dr. Dennis Macnab, and Dr. Raymond Koch.

Analea was sweet and caring. A theme throughout Analea’s life was her dedication to family. Analea adored being a big sister to three siblings. Becoming a mother to her own three children was a dream come true for Analea. Then stepchildren, nieces, nephew, grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along, and Aunt Analea/Grandma Lee expanded her time and love to all.

Staying fit and active was important to Analea. Water-aerobics and going to the gym were regular activities. Hiking, swimming, and camping at Crooked River Ranch with her husband, children and grandchildren was an annual tradition. Among Analea’s favorite pastimes were sewing, knitting, rose gardening and traveling with the Good Sam RV club. In 1987 Analea started a children’s clothing business, Togs for Tots that she continued until retiring.

Analea enjoyed her retirement with more traveling, often with friends and family. Many adventures were had as a RV snowbird and owning a second home in Arizona. Visits with Analea’s extended family in Montana and elsewhere were a priority. Memorable family cruises to Alaska occurred for milestone birthdays. Other trips were made across the country and abroad to explore the world as well as family genealogy. Along the way Analea confirmed her paternal Scottish lineage to the Clan Kerr of Ferniehirst and met more of the Kerr family.

Preceding Analea in death were her older sister Mary Lou Brown, who passed away from illness the day after Analea was born, her brother Larry Brown, her mother, her father, her stepfather Ervan Wilbur.

Analea is survived by her husband Darrell, sister Marla Greene, Bend OR, brother Ronald Wilbur, Canyon Lake, CA, daughters Keri Day, Beaverton, OR, and Kristi Ashley, Woodland, WA, son, Rodney Espe, Hood River, OR, stepdaughter, Lorraine Harris, The Dalles, OR, stepson Ronald Klampe, Florence OR, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Analea’s life will be held April 6, 2024, 2:00pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 3350 Columbia View Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Jean McDaniel, 92, Hood River

Jean McDaniel was born June 28, 1931, in Miles City, Montana, to Otto and Elsie (Crider) Freeman.  She passed away on March 19th, 2024, in Hood River, Oregon, at the age of 92. 

In 1948, Jean graduated from Custer County High School in Miles City.

She married James C. Bastian, with whom she had three children.

The family lived on a ranch in the Pine Hills near Miles City, then Colorado and South Dakota.

Following divorce, Jean married Jack McDaniel and returned to Miles City in 1962.  They divorced in 1966.

She worked for Beacon Carter, the Veteran's Administration Hospital, and the Social Security Administration.  Her 30 years working as a claims representative for the SSA included offices in Miles City, Dickinson, North Dakota, Klamath Falls, Oregon, and Pendleton, Oregon.

Following retirement, Jean worked as a receptionist for Professional Services in Pendleton.

In 2006, she moved to Hood River and volunteered at May Street Elementary School, serving in the SMART reading program for several years. 

Jean enjoyed gardening and grew beautiful flowers and vegetables.  She was an avid canner; it was a skill she learned from her mother.  Jean studied oil painting and gifted her quality paintings to family members.  “Gigi” was always present at family gatherings and delighted in watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in their various activities.  Jean loved to travel.  Visiting family provided her the opportunity to travel all over the country and enjoy many new adventures.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, brother James Freeman, and sister Thelma May (Freeman) White, all of Miles City.

Jean is survived by a son, James C. Bastian Jr. and his wife Janet (Reid) of Miles City, Montana; daughter, Cheryl Lynn (Larry) Madsen of Hood River, Oregon; and daughter, Terry Jean (Roger "Rock") Gullickson of Boring, Oregon; granddaughter, Shelby (Travis) Prichard of Turner, Oregon; grandson, Chad (Emily) Madsen of Astoria, Oregon; and great-grandchildren, Rylee, Josie, Carson, Daphne, Griffin and Luca.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Custer County Cemetery in Miles City.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels.  (Meals on Wheels c/o Hood River Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River, OR 97031)                

Local 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.  Montana arrangements are under the direction of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home (1717 Main St., Miles City, MT 59301 P: 406.232.4457).