Obituary: Elijah Sky Pate, 16, Hood River

Elijah Sky Pate was born on July 6, 2006, in Bangkok, Thailand to Ben and Stephanie Pate. Elijah spent the first 6 months of his life living in Laos and then relocated with his parents and big sister to Spokane, WA.

Elijah moved to Hood River, OR a few years later at age 3. He spent the rest of his 16 years in Hood River where he loved spending time with his sister and friends climbing trees, collecting rocks, fishing, hunting, playing card games, skiing, and later 4 wheeling in his Jeep Cherokee, camping, 3D printing and flying his drone. Elijah was a quiet person but loved being around friends and family. He was kind-hearted and always considerate of the feelings of others. He had a quick wit and a healthy amount of hilarious sarcasm.

Elijah fought and beat brain cancer at age 12 and persevered through 2 years of rehabilitation to regain the ability to walk, talk, and see. He was an inspiration to all. 

Elijah was planning his senior year courses and looking at engineering colleges when he was diagnosed yet again with brain cancer, this time a very aggressive and terminal form. Elijah took this diagnosis in stride and his concern was for everyone but himself. Elijah’s parting concern was that his passing not cause people to lose faith in God. He wanted others to know that he loved God with all his heart and that they should put their trust in Him.

Elijah passed away at home on June 3, 2023, at 5:00 a.m. He leaves behind his loving parents, big sister, Faith, and so many loving friends and family. He was loved by all who knew him. 

This is not goodbye, sweet boy. We know we will be seeing you again. 

A memorial service for Elijah will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Hope Ranch Lavender on Fir Mountain Rd, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

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

Death Notice: Michael Earl Blakley, 81, Cascade Locks

Michael Earl Blakley passed away on May 31, 2023, in Cascade Locks, Oregon. He was born on January 2, 1942, and was 81 years of age at the time of his 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: Mary Helene Smith, 87, Hood River

Mary Helene Smith passed away on June 3, 2023, at Providence Brookside Manor in Hood River, Oregon.  Mary was born on February 14, 1936, and was 87 years of age at the time of passing. 

A graveside committal service is planned for 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at Idlewilde Cemetery 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.

Death Notice: Joseph Arthur Good, 92, The Dalles

Joseph Arthur Good passed away on June 3, 2023, in The Dalles, Oregon. He was born September 18, 1930, and was 92 years of age at the time of his 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: Clara Jean Mansfield, 94, The Dalles

Clara Jean Mansfield, age 94 a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 2, 2023.

A Graveside Service will be held at Wasco Sunrise Cemetery on June 10th, 2023 at 11:00 am. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Frances Ann Shaner, 79, The Dalles

Frances Ann Shaner passed away May 30, 2023, in The Dalles, Oregon. She was born April 1, 1944, and was 79 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: Linda Sue Howard, 62, The Dalles

Linda Sue Howard, age 62, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 30, 2023.

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

Death Notice: John Thomas Taylor, Hood River

John Thomas Taylor passed away on May 30, 2023 in Hood River, Oregon.  John was born on February 20, 1955 and was 68 years of age at the time of passing.  Please send any condolences to Andersons Tribute Center at 1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, Oregon 97031; or go to www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave an online note of condolence for the family. 

Death Notices: Shirley Mae Synon, 93, The Dalles; Dolores Jane Herrick, 88, The Dalles

Shirley Mae Synon, age 93, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 29, 2023. A Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in the near future. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Dolores Jane Herrick, age 88, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 30, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Robert Joe Lundin, 67, Mosier

Robert Joe Lundin

Robert Joe Lundin, 67, of Mosier, OR, passed away peacefully at home.

Robert, also known as Bob or "Heavy" was born in Shelby, MT to Charles and Della Lundin. The family later moved to Libby, MT where he attended school until graduation. He then entered the US ARMY, got married (later divorced), and fathered three children.

Bob enjoyed his family, first and foremost. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering with cars, and numerous arts and crafts.

Bob served in the US Army, active and reserve, receiving an honorable discharge after 15 1/2 years. He was stationed in Ft. Jackson, Ft Bliss, Fort Carson, and Germany. He also worked in the oilfield in Oilmont, MT. Bob later moved to Tacoma, WA, his daughter followed him a year later. Along with working, Bob also attended college and earned his associates in computer programming, Top of his class.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, a nephew Seth, his best friend Wayne Schwenke, and other family and friends.

Bob is survived by his only daughter, Amy Lundin (TJ) Pecore, of SC, two sons, Robbie and Joey, of MT, Three sisters, Debbie (Dave), Diana (Kevin), Danita (Mike) all of WA. Also survived by seven grandkids, Cody, RJ, Jasmine, Brooke, Shantel, Treflis, Makala and spouses. Nine great-grandkids, and numerous special nieces, nephews, and more family and friends.

Services, with military honors, will be held on June 3, 2023, 5:00 pm at American Legion Post #137 in Carson, WA. A future service will also be held in SC.

Please in lieu of flowers, make a donation to your local American Legion.

Death Notice: Michael DePonzi, 80, Carson

Michael DePonzi passed away on May 25, 2023, in Carson, Washington.  Michael was born September 16, 1942, and was 80 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: Mary Wilbern, 87, The Dalles

Mary Wilbern, age 87, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 28, 2023.

A Catholic Mass will take place on June 9, 2023, at 11:00 am at the St. Peter's Catholic Church with an interment to follow at St. Peters Cemetery in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.   

Death Notice: Dale Lyddon, 91, The Dalles

Dale Lyddon passed away on May 8, 2023, in The Dalles, Oregon. He was born December 6, 1931, and was 91 years of age at the time of his passing.

A graveside service will be held for Dale at 1:00 P.M on Saturday the 3rd of June, 2023 at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery (2687 Van Horn Dr, Hood River, OR 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.

Obituary: Tamio “Tom” Sumoge, 97, Hood River

Tamio “Tom” Sumoge

Oct. 26, 1925 - May 13, 2023

Tamio “Tom” Sumoge passed away on May 13, 2023, at Providence Brookside Manor in Hood River, OR, at age 97. He was born in Hood River on October 26, 1925, to Shinjiro and Masa (Suzuki) Sumoge.

Tom grew up in Oak Grove until May 1942, when he and his family were evacuated to the Pinedale Assembly Center in CA, and later interned at Tulelake, CA and Heart Mountain, WY.

Tom enlisted in the Army in March 1945 and after Basic Training, he was assigned to the 88th Division in Italy. He was transferred temporarily to the 442nd Cannon Company, before returning to the 88th Division until his Honorable Discharge in 1947. He eventually returned home to Hood River. Tom was one of many Nisei soldiers honored at the Oregon Nisei Veterans WWII Memorial Highway dedication last year.

In 1952, Tom married Kazue Kiyokawa and last year celebrated 70 years of marriage. They settled in Dee where Tom raised apples, pears and strawberries. Tom sold the orchard and retired to Odell in 1989.

Through the years Tom enjoyed bowling, dancing, razor clamming, mushroom hunting, golfing, fishing and traveling with his group of friends.

Tom is survived by his wife Kaz, daughters Diane (Stan), Vicky (Jeff), Luanne (Scott), and grandkids Kelsey (Nick), Jordon (Kyle), Erik, Shelby (Trent)and Christian, sisters Mary and Rose, brother Fred and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, sisters Chiyo and Aiko, and brothers Yosh, Tosh, Joe, Bob and Mits.

We would like to thank all of the caregivers at Providence Hospice of the Gorge and Providence Brookside Manor for their care and support.

A service with Military Honors and reception will be held on June 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Anderson’s Tribute Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Tom’s memory to Providence Hospice of the Gorge or the Japanese American Museum of Oregon.

Obituary: Lois Rae Shrode Hughes, 93, The Dalles

Lois Rae Shrode Hughes

We lost the matriarch of the Hughes Family, Lois Rae Shrode Hughes, on May 19, 2023, at the age of 93. Born in Stockton, California, to Jack and Peggy Shrode, Lois married Larry Hughes 72 years ago on September 24, 1950, and was a resident of The Dalles since that time.

They raised four children and Lois would regard family as the most important aspect pf her life. She was active in their activities including 4H, Sewing competitions, school and sports. As they grew older, she worked with Larry at Hughes feed and grain. Later, she enjoyed the local doll club and volunteered for many, many years at old St. Peter’s Landmark. Lois handmade individualized Christmas stockings for each child, grandchild, and great grandchild.

Lois and Larry enjoyed traveling, and treating the grandkids to Disneyland and Disney World trips. Some of their memorable trips included Alaska to visit the Whittier Tunnel which Lois’ father had engineered, Egypt, the Alps, Australia, and New Zealand. (Losi invariably seemed to find another doll to add to her extensive collection!) She also enjoyed many camping trips with family and friends with Lost Lake having special meaning.

Lois is survived by her husband Larry; children Randy (Sharon), Julie, and Nancy; brother Bud; 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Her daughter Linda passed in 2007.

Respecting her wishes, no public service will be held; a private family gathering will be held. Memorials may be made out to Old St, Peter’s Landmark (c/o Andersons Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 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: Darlene Ellen Nellermoe, 87, Hood River

Darlene Ellen Nellermoe passed away on May 25, 2023, in Hood River, Oregon.  Darlene was born April 24, 1936, and was 87 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: David Martin, 76, Hood River

David Martin passed away on May 25, 2023, in Hood River, Oregon.  David was born September 1, 1946, 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 the family. 

Death Notice: Johnnie “Rocky” Manford Rockwell, 78, The Dalles

Johnnie “Rocky” Manford Rockwell passed away May 24, 2023, in The Dalles, Oregon. Rocky was born on April 22, 1945, and was 78 years of age at the time of 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: George Arthur Bradley, 75, Cascade Locks

George Arthur Bradley passed away on May 17, 2023, in Cascade Locks, Oregon.  George was born December 14, 1947, and was 75 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: Robert Joe Lundin, 67, Mosier

Robert Joe Lundin, age 67, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away on May 21, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion in Carson, WA June 3rd, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.