Obituary: Patricia Mae (Fulton) Welk, The Dalles

Patricia Mae (Fulton) Welk

Patricia Mae (Fulton) Welk passed away in The Dalles, Oregon March 7th, 2022. She was 89.

Pat or Patsy as she was known to1her oldest friends was born February 23, 1933, in Portland, Oregon.

Her parents were John and Mae Fulton. She was the granddaughter of David and Lulu B. Fulton and the great-granddaughter of Colonel James and Priscilla Fulton, very early settlers of Sherman County.

In her childhood, she went to school in both Portland and Newberg. She and her parents moved to the family farm outside of Wasco where she attended high school for 1 year. She finished high school in The Dalles, graduating in 1951.

After high school, she met and married Pete Welk. Pete and Pat lived in Beaverton until they both retired. After retiring, they spent many happy years living in Sunriver and Bend. At the time of Pete’s passing in 2013, they had been married for 62 years.

Pat loved to travel and she was well-known for her gourmet cooking and hand-dipped chocolate making. She always kept a beautiful home and loved to entertain her many friends in Sunriver and Bend.

Pat is survived by her daughter, Christine. There will be a private burial at Sunrise Cemetery in Wasco.

Memorial Contributions may be made to:

The Sherman County Historical Society, P O Box 173 Moro, Oregon 97039 or

The Wasco Cemetery Association, PO Box 155, Wasco, Oregon 97065

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.

Death Notice: William Henry Parke, The Dalles

William Henry Parke, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 17, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Lloyd Eldon Rambo, Alfred Dennis Alleman, The Dalles

Lloyd Eldon Rambo, age 69, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 17, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Alfred Dennis Alleman, age 79, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 16, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Mary Luann Wickwire, The Dalles

Mary Luann Wickwire, age 86, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 14, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Ann Klinkhamar, The Dalles

Ann Klinkhamar, age 71, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 12, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Robert Paul Thompson, Parkdale

Robert Paul Thompson passed away on February 26, 2022 at his home in Parkdale, Oregon. Robert was

born on April 21, 1953 and was 68 years old at the time of his passing.

A celebration of life will be held for Robert on April 1 st , 2022 at 5:00 P.M. at his home at 7630 Clear Creek Rd, Hood River, OR.

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: Anthony Thomas Parker (Tony), Parkdale

Anthony Thomas Parker (Tony) of Damascus, Oregon passed away February 7th, 2022 in Tuscon,

Arizona. He was born May 16th, 1973 at Bess Kaiser Hospital in Portland, Oregon to parents Charles and Margo Parker who lived in Randle, Washington. Tony’s father worked for the U.S. Forest Service and moved often.

Tony lived in Washington and Oregon at various times. In 1985 his parents moved to Parkdale, Oregon where he attended Wy’East and Hood River High School. He graduated in 1991. He played football starting in 7th grade and played varsity football for Hood River High School until he graduated. He attended Bend Community College for 1 year and went to work for Albina Fuel for several years.

While working for Albina Fuel in Madras, Oregon he helped an electrician and decided to go to work for Christian Electric. After training, he became a Journeyman Electrician. He worked for J.H. Kelly Electric at the time of his passing.

Tony’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, and skiing. He loved watching football, soccer, and baseball. He attended most of the games wherever they were.

He is survived by his parents, Charles and Margo Parker; brother David Parker of Tigard, Oregon; his sons Cole and Cody Parker of Clackamas, Oregon; Aunt Kathy Parker of Starkville, Mississippi.

A celebration of life will be held on March 19th, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Andersons Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. 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.

Death Notice, Raymond Sollman, Hood River

Raymond Sollman passed away March 2nd, 2022, at home in Hood River, Oregon.
Raymond was born July 24, 1943, and was 78 years of age at the time of his passing.
Services are pending with arrangements 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.

Death Notice: Charlene Kay Crider Parks, Hood River

Charlene Kay Crider Parks passed away on March 8, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon. Charlene was born on November 26, 1960, and was 61 years old at the time of her passing.
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.

Death Notice: Linda Jean McNaughton, Parkdale

Linda Jean McNaughton passed away on March 8, 2022 in Parkdale, Oregon. Linda was born on March 25, 1947, and was 74 years old at the time of her passing.

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.

Death Notice: Jack Morrell Gillis, The Dalles

Jack Morrell Gillis, age 92, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 8, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Raymond Sollman, Hood River

Raymond Sollman passed away March 2nd, 2022 at his home in Hood River, Oregon. Raymond was born July 24, 1943, and was 78 years of age at the time of his passing. 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.

Death Notice: Judith Jean Heckman, Hood River

Judith Jean Heckman passed away on March 7, 2022 at her home in Hood River, Oregon. Judith was born on January 24, 1946 and was 76 years old at the time of her passing.

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.

Death Notice: Guillermo Flore-Pacheco, The Dalles

Guillermo Flore-Pacheco, age 50, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 6, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Sammy Allen Benson, Victoria Ann Loudd, The Dalles

Sammy Allen Benson, age 61, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on February 18, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Victoria Ann Loudd, age 67, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on February 22, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Marvin Otto Polehn, The Dalles

Marvin Otto Polehn (Marv) 

Marvin Otto Polehn (Marv),  88, of The Dalles, Ore. Passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, February 3, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marvin was born August 24, 1933, in Tenino, Washington, was preceded in death by his parents, Otto Frederick Leo Polehn and Emma Delinda Spieckerman, his brother Leo Frederick Polehn (2019) and sister Margarette Ann Polehn Chisholm (2017). 

Marvin was Baptized at the home of his parents on October 8, 1933. He attended The Dalles schools and spent his youth on Millcreek, working on various family farms including Millcreek, Dry Hollow, Threemile and Five Mile and Sherman County. Worked as a mechanic for the local Ford garage. Enlisting in the US Army February 19, 1953. Assigned to the motor pool as a wheeled vehicle mechanic.  After serving 3 years, 3 months, 13 days, of which 1 year, 4 months and 28 days in Korea, Marvin was honorably discharged. 

He married his bride Donella Potter in Linden California, on April 14, 1956. Immediately after her High School graduation, Marvin and Doni loaded up what little possessions they had and headed north to The Dalles, Oregon, as cherry harvest was just days away. They lived in a farm labor camp on Skyline Rd. Marvin helped his uncle farm until they could move to a small home on Otto and Emma's property on Dry Hollow Rd.  Marvin worked as a Journeyman Carpenter and roofer while farming the homeplace. Within a few years, he and Donella were able to grow the farm enough to become full-time orchardists. In 1972 bought 300 ewes to support the family and shepherd them for 10 years, eventually establishing Polehn Farms inc. in 1983. They went on to build a cherry-packing house just outside the city limits on Dry Hollow Rd. In 1989.

Marvin was a true leader and innovator in the orchard community all his adult life. His property received the first water delivered through The Dalles Irrigation District from the Columbia River and was among the first orchardists to establish a permanent cover crop to prevent erosion.

He was well respected among his fellow orchardists, making himself available to help repair equipment and sharing his wealth of knowledge about best horticultural practices.  Marvin was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church and The Wasco County Farm Bureau. He served his community in many ways including The Dalles Irrigation District Board of Directors, Wasco County Soil & Water Conservation District, The Dalles Cherry Growers Board of Directors, Fort Dalles Museum, Wasco County Republican Central Committee, and Zion Lutheran Church Council. 

Marvin delighted in restoring broken cars and equipment back to working condition and was willing to teach anyone who was willing to learn mechanics, carpentry, or anything else he was passionate about.  What Marvin enjoyed the most was fixing and driving old Caterpillar equipment and reminiscing about his family and friends who inspired him. He was also generous in donating his time, talents and financial support to community and church projects.  Marvin also had a deep love and appreciation for animals, horses, cows, sheep, cats and especially his dogs. He went out of his way to make sure all his children and grandchildren had the opportunity to raise livestock and participate in 4-H and FFA.

Marvin is well known for his strength and large hands. He knew how to be gentle and caring with animals and people in need of kindness and strength. He was a quiet man who didn’t seek attention or to boast about his accomplishments.

Community awards include FFA, Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree 1974, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce Farmer of the year 1974, Senior Ambassador, "KING BING" The Dalles Cherry Festival 1996, Wasco County Fruit & Produce League, and the award for outstanding contributions to the sweet cherry industry 2004.

He was a dedicated husband of 65 years, father, teacher, Orchardist, Mechanic, Carpenter, shepherd, and friend.

Marvin is survived by his wife Donella Polehn, his children Delinda Jane Polehn Anderson, Kenneth Marvin Polehn, Molly Ann Polehn Lapsley and Timothy William Polehn, 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren with one on the way and was preceded in death by Daughter Karen Marie Polehn (2019).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Zion Lutheran Church Trust fund or the Fort Dalles Museum.

Death Notice: George Benson, Sherman County

George Benson, age 87, a resident of Sherman County, OR, passed away on February 21, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Ora Iola Cantrell, Hood River

Ora Iola Cantrell passed away on March 1st, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon. Ora was born February 1, 1923, and was 99 years of age at the time of her passing.   

Services are planned for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 12th, 2022, at Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.   

Ora was born in Jirah, Wyoming to Oscar and Agnes (Brahms) Lincoln the eldest of six children.  She moved to the Hood River Valley living in the Rockford area with family in 1935 and attended school at Barrett, middle school at May Street and graduated Hood River High School Class of 1941. 

After high school, Ora was working in Dee at the Oregon Lumber Company and during this time and before World War II she met Cleatus Benjamin Cantrell and August 24, 1945, they married in Stevenson, Washington and made their home in Hood River. 

Shortly after their marriage, the family started to expand with the birth of Patty, followed by Mike and then Timmy.  Family camping trips almost every weekend from Viento to the coast are fondly remembered.  Ora was very active as a secretary for many local businesses before taking the position Chief Civil Deputy at the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office where she retired after 22 years. 

Cleatus passed away in 1974 and Ora took on the responsibilities of leading her family.  Of all of her accomplishments her favorite was her family, as her kids grew, she welcomed grandchildren (seven of them), and later great-grandchildren (sixteen of them), she took great pride in all of them. 

Ora is survived and will be dearly missed by her three children; Patty (& Rick) Routson of Parkdale, Oregon, Mike (& Julie) Cantrell of Hood River, Oregon and Tim (& Kim) Cantrell of Hood River, Oregon; seven grandchildren, Jason, Darrin, Emily, Zach, Maggie, Sarah & Chuck; sixteen great-grandchildren; her brother, Bobby (& Kay) Lincoln of Hood River, Oregon; and numerous nieces, nephews. 

The family thanks Parkhurst Place and Hospice of the Gorge for their care. 

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

Death Notices: James David Frakes, Ben Adam Munoz, The Dalles, Wamic

James David Frakes, age 65, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 2, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements

Ben Adam Munoz, age 74, a resident of Wamic, OR, passed away on March 2, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Clifford Sidney Baker, Laura Hollzner, The Dalles

Clifford Sidney Baker, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 3, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Laura Hollzner, age 58, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on February 14, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.