Obituary: Eddie Rollen Coon, Hood River

Eddie Rollen Coon passed away on March 16, 2022. Eddie was born September 18, 1950, in Baker City Oregon to parents Delbert and Gladys Coon. He was the second son of four boys. Eddie met and married Peggy on June 10, 1978. They met working together at Diamond Fruit in Odell. Eddie made many friends while working at Diamond Fruit, and was there for 47 years before retiring.

Some of the hobbies he loved to do were going fly fishing with his brothers Oliver and Larry. He collected trains and took his grandson Dimitri on tours of WAAM and train rides on Mt. Hood Railroad. His greatest joy was taking his parents Delbert and Gladys on the many road trips they took before their passing.

Eddie had a very big heart for people and was loved by many. We will miss him, his love for life, his smile and his infectious laugh. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Peggy, daughters Thaleia Williams, Charmaine Coon, four grandchildren and Brother Larry (Donna) Coon. He is preceded in death by his parents, Brother Oliver.

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: Francis James McCanna “Frank”, The Dalles

Francis James McCanna “Frank” passed away March 17th, 2022 at The Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon.  Frank was born February 21, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was 92 years of age at the time of his passing.  Services are pending with 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: Doris Ann Bills, Portland

Doris Ann Bills passed away in Portland, Oregon on March 15, 2022, at the age of 73 years.  

Doris was born in Goldendale, Washington July 16, 1948, to Lewis and Betty Bills.  

A graveside committal will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 28, 2022, at Willamette National Cemetery (11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd, Portland, OR, 97086). Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.   

Death Notice: Janice Arlene Devers (Jani), Hood River

Janice Arlene Devers (Jani) passed away March 6th, 2022 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital West in Hillsboro, Oregon.  Janice was born April 21st, 1945, and was 76 years of age at the time of her passing.    

Jani is survived by her sister Kaye Jeans, her daughters Kimberly Sollman, Trisha Williams, and Dani Devers, her grandchildren Tara Iniguez Sollman, Kirstin Garcia Sollman, Brett Holley, and Jesse Williams. As well as her great-grandchildren, Nelly Lozano, Jaeda Lozano, Mateo Iniguez, Ximena Iniguez, and Nicolas Garcia. She is predeceased by her parents, Eddie and Juanita Beeks.  

Jani spent her life in the Pacific Northwest. She was born in Goldendale, Washington and grew up in Hood River, Oregon. She attended Hood River Middle and High School and was a member of the Hood River Elks Club. Jani dedicated her career of 40 years to the Hood River telephone company where she made lifelong friends.  

She was a strong independent woman, who had a great sense of humor, and a huge heart. She loved to read, go to craft festivals, watch John Wayne, play bunco, and spend time with her friends and family.  

Services are planned for;  12 NOON, April 4th, 2022 with speaker Bob Huskey, who was a dear friend of Jani’s, at  Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  A Graveside Committal will follow at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.  

As part of her wishes, the family will take a beach trip during Jani’s birthday weekend this year to spread her ashes along the Oregon Coast, one of her favorite places to visit.  

If you would like to contribute to the trip we have created a GoFundme page: https://gofund.me/98d8f120 

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

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.