Obituary: Darlene Jessie Scroggins, Hood River

Darlene Jessie Scroggins

June 29, 1937 – May 15, 2022

HOOD RIVER, OREGON – Darlene Jessie Scroggins, 84, died in Portland, Oregon May 15, 2022, at Providence Medical Center Hospital due to complications from an aneurysm, with her three surviving sons at her side. Darlene was born June 29, 1937, in Spokane, WA, the daughter of William Louis and Jessie Anna (Whorrall) Smith and was the eldest of four sisters.

Darlene graduated from Roosevelt high school, Class of 1954. Crowned Queen of the Lake City Pioneer Days, Darlene became a princess for Seafair, the gala annual Seattle-King County water festival that continues today. As family lore goes, she was fitted with the gown and crown to be coronated Queen of the Seas but as she was not picked up by her father the evening before the coronation, but by her boyfriend, this infraction ‘stripped’ her of her crown. Either way, she remains Queen in all our hearts, regardless.

After high school, Darlene visited a cousin in White Salmon, WA where she met Larry Monroe Scroggins and they were married shortly thereafter in Seattle, WA in June of 1955. Married for nearly 40 years, Larry preceded Darlene in death in 1994 while living in Heppner, OR.

As an enlisted Navy man, Larry and Darlene moved to the navy base in San Diego, California and had their first son, Larry. Later, they moved back to Seattle, and Darlene briefly worked at Boeing before she went on to have three more boys, Jesse, William (Willy) and Lloyd. They moved to Portland in the early 60’s where together Darlene and Larry opened their own company called, Floor Design Contractors out of Multnomah Village, where she worked the books and Larry worked the labor.

Raising four rambunctious and athletic boys, Darlene actively volunteered in all their activities as did Larry who coached most of their team sports. An avid member of the community, Darlene started the district 4 Little League softball program and was integrally involved in Regional Series Softball. Darlene was also one of the driving forces of bringing the Softball World Series to Alpenrose Dairy; she was specially honored at the 40th Anniversary in 2016 at the same time her granddaughter, Taitum was playing on the main diamond.

Aside from team sports, Darlene was a fixture on Mt. Hood where she volunteered as an Alpine Race Administrator for timing & calculations as her sons skied for Mt. Hood Race Team (MHRT). Never a skier growing up, she and Larry jumped right into the sport when their son Jesse took to the sport and decided to make it a family affair which resulted in a lifetime of passion, fueled in part to the unconditional dedication she had for her family. As an experienced seamstress and regular at Daisy Kingdom, Darlene even made all her sons ski clothing too, including ski pants, shells, and downhill suits. She could do it all. In the 70’s, Darlene became a member of the Skiyente Ski Club, a decades-old woman’s social club for active women on Mt. Hood dedicated to supporting skiing, ski racing and all things related to winter activities. She was also a board member with the Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation, which provides funding and supports competitive Alpine and Nordic athletes, coaches and officials and clubs in the Pacific Northwest Ski Division. In 2005, Darlene was coronated “King Winter,” in Government Camp, OR where she was honored for her significant contributions to snow sports and the mountain community during her lifetime.

After Larry’s passing, Darlene did find love again with Stan Kemp, who was a retired farmer and wonderful man from Heppner, OR. Together they explored the country in their RV and eventually married in 1997 after a few years of traveling. Sadly, after only nine days of marriage and driving to Seattle to board an Alaskan cruise ship for their honeymoon, they were in a car accident and Stan, unfortunately passed. Darlene survived to bless us with added time and her kind heart.

Darlene enjoyed getaways with cherished friends and especially enjoyed spending time and traveling with her sisters, Wilma, Norma Jean and Karen. A lover of travel, Darlene explored the life-size clay soldiers poised for battle in China, traveled in Europe but especially loved Hawaii and Mexico where she enjoyed slowing down and taking in the sunshine. Darlene also enjoyed Broadway musicals and the theatre and as a season ticket holder would often make the trek from Hood River to Portland to take in a show. Always with an infectious smile, and a twinkle in her eye, Darlene warmed up the room with laughter, giving energy to those who met her.

Darlene was predeceased by her husbands, Larry M. Scroggins, and Stan Kemp, including Darlene and Larry’s oldest son, Larry M. Scroggins. Darlene will be lovingly remembered by her sons and their spouses, Jesse M. Scroggins, (Tina), Hood River, OR, William M. Scroggins (Kerry), Portland, OR, and Lloyd M. Scroggins (Carla), Government Camp, OR & Phoenix, AZ. As a loving grandmother Darlene will also be missed by her seven grandchildren: Lauren, Kelsie, Cade, Tucker, Taitum, Liam, and Miguel (with whom she enjoyed providing special Christmas ornaments annually as a special remembrance), let alone numerous nieces and nephews plus her sister, Norma Jean Kritsonis and brother-in-law, Ken Guffy. Besides her husbands and son, Darlene was also predeceased by her parents William L. and Jessie Anna (Whorrall) and sisters, Wilma (Guffy) and Karen (Hughes) including her parents-in-law, William and Blanche Scroggins and brother-in-law’s: Ken Hughes and Conrad Maurice Scroggins.

Services are scheduled for 1 pm, Saturday, May 21, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1825 May St, Hood River, OR 97031. Darlene’s burial will take place the following day at 1 pm on Sunday, May 22 at the Long Creek Cemetery in Long Creek, OR where her late husband, Larry and many other Scroggins relatives are buried in Eastern Oregon.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Darlene to Meals on Wheels (https://meals-on-wheels.com/donate/donate-now/) or the charity of your choice.

Death Notices: Sylvia Dorothy Pake, Hood River; Gladys Jeraldine Kiser, The Dalles

Sylvia Dorothy Pake, age 92, a resident of Hood River, OR, passed away on May 14, 2022. A Memorial will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Gladys Jeraldine Kiser, age 92, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away May 14, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Celebration of Life: Kyle M Wood (Berry), Hood River

Kyle M Wood (Berry) passed away on November 4, 2021, at his home in Hood River, Oregon. Kyle was born on November 5, 1973, and was 47 years old at the time of his passing. 

A Luncheon for Kyle will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 11th, 2022 at 4385 Willow Flat Dr. Hood River, OR. We will gather to share our favorite memories and stories, laugh, cry, and remember a wonderful person who is greatly missed.  

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 Notices: Pearl Leona Sellin, Sharon Ann Pillips, Bonnie Crites

Sharon Ann Pillips passed away on May 13, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon. Sharon was born on September 14, 1939, and was 82 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.

Pearl Leona Sellin passed away on May 3, 2022, in Gresham, Oregon. Pearl was born on August 5, 1926, and was 95 years old at the time of her passing.

A Graveside Service for Pearl will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at Idlewilde Cemetery (980 Tucker Rd, Hood River, OR 97031)

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.

Bonnie Crites passed away on May 14, 2022, in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Bonnie was born on November 9, 1938, and was 83 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: Janice Hocker-Smith, Lyle

Janice Hocker-Smith, age 75, a resident of Lyle, WA, passed away May on 11, 2022. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Virginia Ruth Higgins, The Dalles

Virginia Ruth Higgins, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 11, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Mark Russell Weston, The Dalles

Mark Russell Weston, age 76, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 10, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: James Matthews, Parkdale

James Matthews passed away May 8th, 2022, at Adventist Health Portland in Portland, Oregon. James was born on November 20th, 1940 and was 81 years of age at the time of his passing.

A celebration of James’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Anderson’s Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, Oregon 97031) a procession to the Upper Valley Cemetery in Parkdale, Oregon for his burial. Following James’s burial, all are welcome to the reception and time of continued sharing at the Hood River Fairgrounds. 

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: Joey Dwaine Howell, The Dalles

Joey Dwaine Howell, age 63, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 7, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Georgia Alice Mary Lousignont, The Dalles

Georgia Alice Mary Lousignont, age 100, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 9, 2022. A memorial service to be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Sandra “Sandy” Cameron, The Dalles

Sandra “Sandy” Cameron passed away at her home in The Dalles, on Oregon May 7th, 2022.  Sandy was born July 23, 1947, and was 74 years of age at the time of her 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. 

Celebration of Life: Jim & Virginia McClain, Hood River

Both Jim and Virginia passed away during the pandemic when restrictions didn’t allow for family to gather with friends and celebrate their lives.

A time to celebrate Jim’s & Virginia's lives is planned for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14th, 2022 at Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Virginia McClain passed away on March 14, 2020, in Hood River, Oregon.  Virginia was born April 1, 1929, and was 90 years of age at the time of her passing.  

James “Jim” McClain passed away on January 28, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon.   Jim was born on August 16, 1928, and was 93 years of age at the time of his passing.  

Jim & Virginia have been laid to rest with private services at the Pine Grove Butte Cemetery.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: Randall Theodore Mix “Randy”, The Dalles

Randall Theodore Mix “Randy” currently living in The Dalles and died in The Dalles on April 28, 2022.

He was born in Golden Valley, Minnesota on July 31, 1963, to Theodore Mix and Carolyn Heino. He was a brother to Pamela, Timothy, Cindi and Jon. He moved with his family to Michigan.

Randy entered the Air Force in 1980 and met his first wife Jeanette Carey at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico. Their daughter Julie was born in 1984. He was stationed in England and Germany. He traveled to Japan and Scotland while he was stationed in England. Randy’s last assignment was with the development of the stealth fighter at Tonopah air force base in 1991.

He met his wife Kim when they were both stationed in Germany, and they were married in 1990 in Las Vegas. Randy was a member of the Pine Grove Fire Department and Wy’East Fire District for over 25 years, fighting everything from house fires to wildland fires. Randy was a crew member on NASCAR limited sportsman team for Don Williams where they raced in phoenix.

Randy loved motorcycles and bought his Harley when he left Germany. He was a member of the MSMC for a few years and made lots of good friends. Randy loved Metallica, his family, his friends and adored his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife Kimberly Mix and his daughter Julie Jordon and her soon to be husband Andrew Olufson; His mother Carolyn Mix; Siblings Pam, Tim, Cindi, Jon and their spouses; nephews Kris, Neal, and Shannon, Seth, Sam, and Peter; nieces Katrina and Alysa and their spouses; and grandsons Jared Jordan, and Lucas Olufson and granddaughter Jocelyn Jordon.

He is preceded in death by his father Theodore “Ted” Mix. There was a viewing for Randy at Andersons’ Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031) on Monday, May 9th, 2022 starting at 10:00 A.M., with a funeral service after the viewing on Monday, May 9th , 2022 starting at 2:00 P.M. Randy will be laid to rest at Pine Grove Butte will take place immediately after the funeral (2687 Van Horn Dr, Hood River, OR 97031). Following the graveside service, the family is holding a reception at the Pine Grove Fire Department (2995 Van Horn Dr, Hood River, OR 97031).

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: James Matthews, Hood River

James Matthews passed away on May 8th, 2022 at Adventist Health Portland in Portland, Oregon. James was born November 20, 1940, and was 81 years of age at the time of his 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: Doreen Elizabeth Koch, The Dalles

Doreen Elizabeth Koch, age 83, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on November 19, 2021. The friends and family of Doreen are invited to join us for a celebration of her life on May 14, 2022 at 11:00 at 2116 Hoxie Richland, WA. Please RSVP to Beth at 509-868-2659. We hope you will join us. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Clifford Andrew Earl Hughes, The Dalles

Clifford Andrew Earl Hughes, age 60, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 6, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Lloyd Wolford, The Dalles

Lloyd Wolford, age 75, a resident of The Dalles, OR passed away on April 20, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Rita Diane Binkley

Rita Diane Binkley, age 73, a resident of Tigard, OR, passed away on May 3, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Robert Edgar Wolfe. The Dalles

Robert Edgar Wolfe, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on April 22, 2022. A service will be held at Life in Christ Center May 7th at 3:00 pm in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Randall Theodore Mix, The Dalles

Randall Theodore Mix passed away on April 28, 2022, in The Dalles, Oregon. Randall was born on July 31, 1963, and was 58 years old at the time of his passing.  Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Orego9 7058.  
Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.