Obituary: Judie Scobee, Hood River

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Judie Scobee passed away June 3, 2022 in Portland, Oregon.   

Judith Ann Scobee (Benzel) was born on April 29th, 1936 in White Salmon, Washington to Jake and Cleo Benzel. Judie and her family moved across the river to Hood River, OR while she was still an infant, and was raised there with her two older sisters Bobby and Jackie. Judie graduated from Wy'East High School in 1954, where she met the love of her life, Gale. Gale and Judie were married on April 30th 1955 at Hood River Valley Christian Church.  

Judie was a mother to three sons, Douglas, David, and Robert. Their family moved around frequently due to Gale’s career at Pacific Power and Light, but Judie made a loving home no matter where they were. After Gale retired in 1986, they moved back to their hometown of Hood River, where they purchased the family orchard from Gale's father. Judie worked at the Post Office located inside High School Pharmacy (formerly Ben Franklin) from 1987 until she retired 10 years later in 1998. 

Judie was an avid artist and loved to paint and to teach painting classes. She enjoyed painting landscapes and flowers. Judie was caring, kind-hearted, and generous, and loved her family fiercely. She is preceded in death by her husband Gale in 2002, and her sister Jackie in 2016. She is survived by her three sons, Doug Scobee of Hillsboro, David Scobee of Hood River, and Robert Scobee, of La Crosse WI. She is also survived by her three granddaughters, Kirsten Scobee of Vancouver, Kayla Scobee of Hood River, Emily Frater of Eugene; and three beautiful great-grandchildren.  

Services to honor, celebrate and remember Judie are planned as follows; 

• A time of viewing 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 25th at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

• Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 25th at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

• Private Family Vault Committal Service at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.
  

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

Death Notice: Aileen E. Carr-McLean, Hood River

Aileen E. Carr-McLean passed away June 11th, 2022 in Hood River, Oregon. Aileen was born January 6, 1934 and was 88 years of age at the time of passing.

A memorial service for Aileen will be held 3:30 P.M., Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Hood River (1223 Oak Street, 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 Notices: Jeffrey Michael Beck, 22, The Dalles; Renee Terry Cynthia Tetzloff, 78, The Dalles

Renee Terry Cynthia Tetzloff, age 78, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 5, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Jeffrey Michael Beck, age 22, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 7, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Gwenith Earlene (Lemka) Hannah, The Dalles

On Monday, June 6, 2022, Gwenith Earlene (Lemka) Hannah loving mother of four passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Gwenith was born August 15, 1934, in Tulsa, OK to Earl and Grace Lemka. She met and married her husband Paul P. Hannah when she was fifteen years old on February 5, 1950, they were married for forty-nine years until Paul’s passing.

Gwenith was the queen of hospitality and loved to entertain in her home. She had a very generous spirit. Gwenith was very active in church until her health would not allow her to do so. She was the best cook and enjoyed cooking for others. She was a wonderful loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was loved by many.

Gwenith was preceded in death by her husband Paul Hannah, her father, Earl and her mother, Grace Lemka, and her brother, Carl Lemka.

She is survived by her children Pauletta Hannah, Sheree (Brian) Dudley, Adrian (Karen) Hannah, Angela (Alon) Ropp, seventeen grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren. We will always carry her memory in our hearts.

a graveside service will be held at IOOF Cherry Heights Cemetery on 18th St. in The Dalles, OR on June 23, 2022, at 11:00 am. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Patricia Gunderson, Hood River

Patricia Gunderson passed away on June 8, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon.  Patricia was born on January 20, 1969, and was 53 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: Gwenith Earlene Hannah, Dallesport

Gwenith Earlene Hannah, age 87, a resident of Dallesport, WA, passed away on June 6, 2022. A Graveside service will be held at IOOF Cherry Heights Cemetery on 18th St. in The Dalles, OR June 23, 2022 at 11:00 am. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

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.

Death Notice: Jeffrey Montgomery Bickford, The Dalles

Jeffrey Montgomery Bickford, age 66, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 2, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Ronald Paul Meier, Gresham

Ronald Paul Meier, age 86, a resident of Gresham, OR, passed away on May 27, 2022. A Rosary and viewing will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering hall in The Dalles, OR on June 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass and Graveside service will be held at Saint Peter Catholic Church in The Dalles, OR on June 14, 2022 starting at 5:30 pm with a short gathering afterwards. A Memorial Mass will be held on June 25, 2022 at 11:30 am in St. Henry's Catholic Church in Gresham, OR.

Death Notice: Rebecca Lynn Sooter, Hood River

Rebecca Lynn Sooter passed away on June 4, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon due to pancreatic cancer.
Rebecca was born on December 12, 1952, and was 69 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: Robert “Bob” Lucas, Hood River

Robert “Bob” Lucas passed away May 31st, 2022 in Hood River, Oregon.  Bob was born on August 9, 1948, and was 73 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 Notices: Wayne Eugene Severns, Hood River; Judith Anne Scobee, Portland

Wayne Eugene Severns passed away June 5, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon. Wayne was born on August 28, 1923, and was 98 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

Judith Anne Scobee passed away on June 3, 2022, in Portland, Oregon.  Judith was born on April 29, 1936, and 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. 

Celebration of Life: Kyle M Wood, 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., Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at 4385 Willow Flat Dr. Hood River, OR. We will be gathering to share our favorite memories, our stories, to 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 Notice: Wesley Franklin Veene, The Dalles

Wesley Franklin Veene passed away on June 4, 2022 in The Dalles, Oregon. Wesley was born on August  8, 1924 and was 97 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, Oregon 97058.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notices: Luella Baunach, Rufus; Sheila Walter

Luella Baunach, age 85, a resident of Rufus, Or. passed away at home on June 1, 2022. A graveside service at Wasco SunRise Cemetery will be posted at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Sheila Walter, age 72, passed away on June 2, 2022. A graveside service at IOOF 3 mile Cemetery will be posted at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Dale Byers, Hood River

Dale Byers passed away on May 31st, 2022 at his Hood River, Oregon residence.  Dale was born July 29, 1947, and was 74 years of age at the time of passing. 

Services are planned for 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 17th, 2022 at the Pine Grove Fire Station (2995 Van Horn Dr, Hood River, OR 97031) where Dale was a volunteer fire fighter for over 50 years. Graveside Rites will follow at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery.

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

Obituary: Steve Hunt, The Dalles, Dufur, Hood River

Steve’s favorite hobby was elk hunting, which he enjoyed with many people.

Steve Hunt of The Dalles, OR passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at his home after a short illness with Leukemia.

Steve was born April 11, 1950, in Portland, OR.

He attended school in Hood River and graduated from Hood River High School in 1968. He was a skilled mechanic at an early age. He worked at several auto dealerships in both Hood River and The Dalles. Later owning his own shop K & H Specialties in The Dalles for many years.

He was a long-time member of The Fort Dalles Rodeo Association serving as both President and Vice President. He was also a member of both the Oregon Hunter’s Association and a lifetime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Steve participated in several other organizations. He also raised cattle at his ranch on Cherry Heights.

His hobbies included, in his early years, Jeep Club in Hood River, fishing, and hunting with family and friends. His favorite hobby was elk hunting, which he enjoyed with many people. A wall tent and a good fire were the best for him. Steve enjoyed spending the holidays with his brother, sister-in-law, and all his family members.

Steve and Nan bought and worked at the WE 3 Deli in Dufur where he enjoyed helping the customers and his friends. Some of Steve’s known nicknames were Stubby, PB, and Bro. He will be forever missed by all that knew him.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Alta Hunt and what would have been his older brother, James. He is survived by his son Josh Hunt of The Dalles, OR; a very long-time friend and partner, Nannette Stephenson; brother Warren (Rhonda) Hunt, of Bend, OR, as well as many nieces, grand-nieces, and nephews.

A private interment in Yakima, WA will be held. A celebration of life will be held this summer. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fort Dalles Riders Club in The Dalles, OR, or the local chapter of the Oregon Hunters’ Association.

Obituary: Janet B. Richter, Hood River

Janet B. Richter passed away in peace on May 25, 2022, at Providence Brookside Manor in Hood River, Oregon. She was 95. 

Mary Janet Blazer, known throughout her life as Jan, was born to Frederick and Mary Blazer in Galesburg, Illinois in 1927.

She attended Purdue University and graduated with a degree in Home Economics.  She married Benjamin D. Richter of Lancaster, Massachusetts in 1950, who passed away in 2001. 

Janet is survived by three children, Mark and wife Deb, Debbie and husband Ed, and Scott and his wife Sam; six grandchildren, Kristy, Jenny, David, Sarah, Ryan, and Hannah; two great-grandchildren, Liam, and Raleigh. 

Jan loved playing bridge with a passion everyone noted. She and her husband Ben were members of a bridge club wherever they lived. Jan continued finding groups of women with which to play bridge right up until the last couple of years of her life in Hood River. 

Jan was a devoted homemaker and mother. She loved to laugh, loved family vacations, and kept everyone amused with stories later in life. 

Cooking was a passion of hers. She checked out cookbooks from the public library the way other folks take home novels and kept a large card file of recipes. Mealtime was a family affair where everyone shared their daily news and activities. 

At Jan’s request, the family plans a private gathering to celebrate her life in lieu of a memorial service.  

The family welcomes gifts in Jan’s honor to the Senior Health & Hospice area at Providence Foundations of Oregon, P.O. Box 3375, Portland, OR 97208, or online at https://providencefoundations.org/your-impact/hospice. 

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: James Dunlap, Hood River

James Dunlap passed away May 31st, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon. James was born on August 11, 1959, and was 62 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: Benjamin Lowell Bloom, Maupin

Benjamin Lowell Bloom, age 84, a resident of Portland, OR, passed away on May 25, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held June 9, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the Kelly Cemetery in Maupin, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.