Death Notice: Carol Margaret Ann Sovenski, 76, Hood River

Carol Margaret Ann Sovenski passed away March 30th, 2024, at the Hood River Care Center in Hood River, Oregon.  Carol was born September 26th, 1947 and was 76 years of age at the time of passing. 

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 family.

Obituary: Dwight L. “Bo” Worsham, 78, Hood River

Dwight L. “Bo” Worsham passed away on March 22nd, 2024 at Providence Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon surrounded by family. Bo was born on August 1st, 1945 in Nevada to mother Opal and father Dwight. At the time of passing, Bo was 78 years old. 

Bo was an only child. Bo grew up in Parkdale, Oregon, and went to school at Hood River Valley High School. He worked for SDS Lumber from 1967 to 2010 He married Carolyn Worsham, the love of his life in 1965 and was married for 58 years, until his death. Bo had 3 children. Bo worked for SDS Lumber until his retirement in 2010.

 Bo was a selfless and family-oriented man, liking to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Bo enjoyed working on lawnmowers, and cars and building birdhouses in his shop. Bo also helped with the 4H Club and Boy Scouts when his children were young. Bo also helped with multiple Community-Ed sports throughout his life.

Bo was preceded in death by his son Aaron and both parents. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Worsham, children Jason Worsham and Jennifer Bloom, as well as daughter-in-law Manessah and son-in-law Jeremy. Bo is also survived by grandchildren Jocelyn, Peyton, Brantley, and Zoe.

A graveside service for Bo will be held at the Upper Valley Cemetery in Parkdale, Oregon on April 11, 2024, at 1:00 P.M.

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: 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: 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).

Obituary: Joyce Graff, 78, White Salmon

Joyce Graff passed away on March 8th, 2024 in White Salmon, Washington. Joyce was born January 18th, 1946 in O’Neill, Nebraska, and was 78 years of age at the time of her passing.

Joyce was born in the O’Neill General Hospital to Gerald E. and Ann Elizabeth (Strong) Smith joining three older sisters; Sammie Jean, Geraldine Ann, and Judy Ellen followed by a younger sister, Kathryn.

Joyce lived in various places in Washington as her family moved, including; Renton, Kent, Maple Valley, Naches, and White Salmon. She attended and graduated from Kent Meridian High School Class of 1964. After graduation, she married David Graff on July 10, 1964. Joyce continued her education at Peterson Business School in Seattle, Washington.

Joyce worked 22 and half years for General Electric in their Lamp Division and later for PACCAR, Parts Division before retiring. She was an avid seamstress and quilter and also enjoyed the Great Outdoors of the Pacific Northwest; hiking and camping. Joyce was a Christian and belonged to The Nazarene Church.

Joyce is survived by children, Lisa A Siebenaler, and husband, Paul Siebenaler; grandchildren, Mathias Siebenaler; siblings, Geraldine Ann Parks Miller and Kathryn Lucille Surber; 11 nephews and 7 nieces. She is predeceased by her husband David Graff, who died (2014); children, Daniel David Graff (2021), siblings Sammie Jean McConnel-Stockton and Judy Ellen Brookbank Braxton.

Services for Joyce are as follows;

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at 685 NE Wauna Ave, White Salmon, Washington.

A Memorial Service & Urn Committal will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery of Renton, Washington is still pending.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, July 14th, 2024 at Steel Lake Park, Federal Way, Washington.

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: Dick O’Bannon, 82, Hood River

Dick O’Bannon passed away on March 12th, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Dick was born December 17th, 1941, and was 82 years of age at the time of passing.

Services are planned for Dick as follows;

Graveside Committal

2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11th, 2024 at The IOOF Mountain View Cemetery of Goldendale, Washington.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service

2:00 p.m., Friday, April 12th, 2024 at Riverside Church of Hood River, Oregon.

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.

Mary Patrica "Patty" Hesgard, 85, Skamania, Washington

Mary Patrica "Patty" Hesgard passed away on March 7th, 2024 in Skamania, Washington. Mary was born on March 23, 1938, and was 85 years of age at the time of passing.

A time of viewing is planned from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m., Friday, April 5th, 2024 at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Memorial Service & Reception is planned for 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at Cascade Locks Community Church • 5 SW Benson Ave, Cascade Locks, OR 97014.

Visit www.andersonstributecenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 

Death Notice: Belinda Kay Gabriel, 58, The Dalles

Belinda Kay Gabriel passed away on March 11th, 2024 at her home in The Dalles, Oregon.  Belinda was born May 7th, 1965 at was 58 at the time of her 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.

Death Notice: Dick O’Bannon, 82, Hood River

Dick O’Bannon passed away on March 12th, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Dick was born December 17th, 1941, and was 82 years of age at the time of passing.

Services are pending with arrangements 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: Alfred “Al” K. Barteld, Jr., 86, Hood River

Alfred “Al” K. Barteld, Jr. passed away on March 10, 2024, in Hood River, Oregon. Al was born on December 1, 1937. He was 86 years of age at the time of passing.

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: Joyce Graff, 78, White Salmon

Joyce Graff passed away on March 8th, 2024 in White Salmon, Washington. Joyce was born January 18th, 1946 in O’Neill, Nebraska, and was 78 years of age at the time of her passing.

A Celebration of Life ceremony in White Salmon, Washington and an urn committal at Mt. Olivet Cemetery of Renton, Washington are pending.

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: Linda Carol Forsberg, 66, Hood River

Linda Carol Forsberg passed away on March 8, 2024, in Hood River, Oregon. She was born July 20, 1957, and was 66 years of age at the time of her passing. 

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: Helga Ayers, 99, Maupin

Helga Ayers passed away on February 15th, 2024 at Canyon Rim Assisted Living in Maupin, Oregon.  

Helga was born January 17th, 1925 at was 99 at the time of her 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.

Death Notice: Donald L. Latimer “Don”, 83, Cascade Locks

Donald L. Latimer “Don” passed away on February 25th, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. Donald was born October 19th, 1940. He was 83 years of age at the time of passing.  

Memorials are encouraged to be made in Don’s name to The Oregon Humane Society.

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: Standley Alvin Lee “Stan”, 64, Hood River

Standley Alvin Lee “Stan” was born on May 3rd, 1959, to Troy Lee and Kay Kaley Lee in his beloved Hood River. Stan passed away on February 26th, 2024 in Hood River at the age of 64.

Stan, as he was known, met Gayle Carter at Hood River Valley High School in 1976, they married and welcomed a son, Joshua Carter Lee who completed their family.  Stan and Gayle were true partners in all of life’s adventures, sharing a love for travel, gardening, and spoiling their grandchildren.  Stan was a natural caregiver who joyfully shared his homespun advice to anyone and everyone he met. He worked at Luhr Jensen for many years however, his best work was as a nanny to his two granddaughters Vivienne Rose Lee and later Evelyn Harper Lee.  

Stan had an immense passion for his family, spiritual work, and the natural world.  He will be remembered for his tenacity, voracious love of life, and his mountain-shaking laughter. Stan will be dearly missed by all who were honored to know and love him.

He is survived by his wife Gayle Lee; his son Joshua Lee (wife Jeanie Zamarripa-Lee); granddaughters Vivienne Lee, Evelyn Lee; his brother Terrill Lee (wife Carrie Simmons Lee), and sister H. Denise Johnson (husband Charles Johnson); his "Bud" Cody Sprague as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Kay Lee; his sister Larene Lee and Lisa Marie Lee.   

A celebration of life for Stan will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 4, 2024, at River of Life Assembly (979 Tucker Road, Hood River, Oregon 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: Alfonso Sanchez, 83, The Dalles

Alfonso Sanchez, age 83, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away February 27, 2024.

Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Billy Glen Stiles, 76, Portland

Billy Glen Stiles passed away on February 25th, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. Billy was born on January 7th, 1948, and was 76 years of age at the time of passing.

Committal with military honors by The United States Marine Corps is planned for 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 4th, 2024 at Willamette National Cemetery of Portland, Oregon.

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: Sylvin Jerald Mathias “Butch”, The Dalles

Sylvin Jerald Mathias “Butch” passed away on February 6th, 2024 at The Oregon Veterans’ Home in The Dalles, Oregon.  Butch was born on October 20th, 1944 at was 79 at the time of his passing.  Butch will be laid to rest with military honors 9:00 a.m., Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at Willamette National Cemetery of Portland, Oregon.  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.

Death Notice: Sharron Johnson, Goldendale

Sharron Johnson passed away February 15th, 2024 at Klickitat Valley Hospital of Goldendale, Washington.  Sharon was born November 22nd, 1951 and was 72 years of age at the time of passing.  Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway Street (Post Office Box 134), Goldendale, Washington 98620 • (509) 772-2636.  Visit www.gardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for family.    

Death Notice: Felix Lopez Llerenas, Goldendale

Felix Lopez Llerenas passed away February 9th, 2024 at his home in Goldendale, Washington. Felix was born on May 2d 1959, and was 64 years of age at the time of passing. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 210 S. Schuster St. Goldendale WA on Saturday, February 24th. Graveside following. Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway Street (P.O. Box 134), Goldendale, Washington 98620 • (509) 772-2636.  Visit www.gardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for family.