Death Notice: Jimmy Dale Drennan, Sr., 82, The Dalles

Jimmy Dale Drennan, Sr. passed away October 29th, 2024 at Columbia Basin in The Dalles, Oregon. Jimmy Drennan Sr. was born October 20th, 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was 82 years of age at the time of passing.  

Services are planned for 1:00 P.M., Saturday, November 9, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (1825 May Street, Hood River, OR 97031). Jimmy will be laid to rest at Idlewilde Cemetery (980 Tucker Road, Hood River, OR 97031).

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: Herbert “Herb” A. Lacock, Sr., 91, The Dalles

Herbert “Herb” A. Lacock, Sr. passed away on May 3rd, 2023, in Portland, Oregon at the Veterans Medical Center. 

Herb was born December 19th, 1931, and he was 91 years of age at the time of passing.  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: Billy E Collins, Sr., The Dalles

Bill Collins, a long-time resident of The Dalles, OR passed peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, October 5, 2022. 

He was born in LaGrande OR on November 25, 1934, to Basil B Collins and Eleanor M Vosen.  He was married to his wife Beverly Arthur for 50 years.

He is preceded in death by his father Basil, mother Eleanor, wife Jeanie, sister Genevieve, and grandson Donald.

Survivors include son Bill Jr., and daughters Cathy, Connie, and Jill.  There are 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing and rosary will be held at 4:30 pm on October 26, 2022, at Spencer, Libby, and Powell funeral home.  Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peters Catholic church at 3:00 pm on October 27, 2022.  Burial will be in Pilot Rock OR at 2:00 pm on October 29, 2022, at Skyview Cemetery.

Obituary: Larry Richard Hackler, Sr., The Dalles

Larry Richard Hackler, Sr. passed away on October 14 in The Dalles Oregon. Larry was born to Irene May Harris and Levesty Dillard Hackler on May 12, 1949, in Aurora, Colorado. 

Larry had three children of his own: Larry R. Hackler Jr., Michael R. Hackler, and Lannet D. Hackler (deceased). Larry also had three loving stepdaughter‘s, Carri Ramsey-Smith (Steve), Tracy Ramsey, and Aminah Ali (Saad), and many grandchildren. He loved them all. 

Larry met Donna Ramsey in 1984. They married New Year’s Eve, 1986. They were best friends, lovers, and business partners for 36 years. Donna was the first and only person Larry ever loved and is anxious to be with her again. 

Larry was known and respected around town as a talented auto painter and worked mostly at Jack’s autobody from 1968 to 1990. Later, Larry and Donna started a janitorial business and worked together from 1991 to 2011. Larry was a generous, caring man and in his free time collected cans and used that money to buy bicycles at Christmas for underprivileged children. 

Larry’s hobbies were making things out of wood, carpentry, and being a fix-it man. He loved to help others. He loved listening to music of all kinds and was an avid Elvis collector. 

His favorite memories were taking numerous trips with Donna in their motorhome, especially with the girls and the grandkids, and of course he spent all of his time with Donna 24/7 for their 36 years together. 

At Larry’s request, no service will be held. Memorials can be made to Grace House, 1003 Court St., the Dalles Oregon, 97058. 

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. 

Obituary: Eichi Hirata, Sr., Parkdale; Memorial Service set for July 9

Eichi Hirata, Sr. (90) Eichi was born December 9, 1929, on the family homestead in Parkdale, Oregon joining older sisters, Chieko (Kari) and Fusako.

His father Katsui (Kay) Hirata and mother Kumako (Inukai) emigrated from Okiyama, Japan for a new life in America. Kumako died young as a result of a car accident and Katsui remarried to Toshiko (Shiraishi) and from that union came brother Bill (Masado) and sister Marie (Shizuko).

Eichi went to school in Parkdale until he and his family were re-located to Tule Lake, California internment camp under federal executive order #9066 during World War II. After the war the family returned to Parkdale and was able, with some difficulty, to resume living on the homestead.

Eichi graduated from old Parkdale High School and worked in the family orchard until he was drafted into the Army in 1950. He served honorably in Germany during the Korean War. After the Army, he married Charlotte Asayo Hoashi and they had three children together: son Harvey and twin sons Edward and Eugene.

After their union dissolved, he married Vivian Lucille Rhodes. Four children were born during that union, son Eichi Jr, daughters Terrie, Candie, and Sandie and stepdaughter Joanne also became family. Eichi’s third marriage to Iola Marie Ramoz produced son Todd.

Eichi gave up farming and worked for Hood River County road crew for over 10 years. He also worked for a paving company for a few years before going to work for Zeller Excavating, where he stayed until his retirement. It was during his time with Zeller that he met and married his final wife Gayle Marie Thorstad.

As children are want to do, his went forth and multiplied giving them 25 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and several great great-grandchildren. He returned to farming a small pear orchard as well as keeping a large garden.

He and Gayle both enjoyed gardening together. He also loved to fish with friends or by himself and was an excellent fisherman. He was the go-to guy for finding matsutake (pine) mushrooms in the fall for himself and Gayle, as well as other family members.

Eichi was never a talker, but oh boy could he listen. His favorite family activity was sitting with them and listening to the varied conversations. He loved his children and enjoyed nothing better than visits from any or all of them and he doted on all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He passed away on May 19, 2020, at home with family by his side, as he had wanted to. He leaves behind his wife of 33 years Gayle Hirata; children Harvey (Rhonda), Ed (Doreen), Eichi Jr (Ginger), Terrie (Tyler), Candie (Stanley), Sandie (Tom), Todd (Jackie) and Joanne; sisters Fusako(Masanao) and Marie (Jerry); cousins Noriko (James), Shugi Hirata; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Chieko; and son Eugene.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE is set for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Idlewilde Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.

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