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Wednesday,January13,2021 Columbia Gorge News www.columbiagorgenews.com 7 OBITUARIES PA I D N O T I C E S Buckley deConinck-Smith George Imai George passed away Dec. 29, 2020, at Parkhurst Place in Hood River at the age of 91. George is predeceased by his parents, his wife Sophie, Buckley Harold deConinck-Smith was George Imai was born in Hood River, Ore., on March 28, born Oct. 21, 1928, in Glenwood, Wash., to 1929, to parents Tomoyoshi and Kotono Moriyasu. He was the brothers Shiro, Hit and Shig, and sisters Molly and Aki. He is Ove deConinck-Smith and Mary (Chandler) fifth of seven children. The family farmed in the Dee Flat area survived by his brother Tetsuo of Placentia, Calif.; daughter deConinck-Smith. He grew up and went to until February 1942, when Executive Order 9066 forced many and son-in-law Teri and Tom Dahl of Hood River; and several school in Glenwood, and also spent some of families to relocate to various internment camps. At the age of nieces and nephews and their families. 12, he followed his family to Pinedale, Tule Considering his generosity with all things related to food, his teenage years living with his older sister, Lake and eventually Minnadoka Relocation in lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the FISH Food Bank, Becky, in Ilwaco, Wash., where he attended Center in Idaho. George and the family left or the Odell Fire Department. He greatly appreciated their high school. In 1949, he married a young camp in April 1945 and lived in Maryhill, service to the community. Contributions may be sent to Glenwood girl, Merdith Steinbach. They Buckley Wash., before they were allowed to return to Anderson’s Tribute Center. made their home at Camp Draper and had deConinck- their home in Dee. The family would like to thank Providence Hood River four children before moving to the Bingen- Smith He graduated from Hood River High Memorial Hospital and the coordinated efforts with Parkhurst White Salmon, Wash., area. They spent 33 School in 1947 and for several years drove to make his desire to live at Parkhurst during this difficult years together, raising their children. They enjoyed golfing, truck delivering local produce to Portland time. The family also thanks Providence Hospice of the Gorge. bowling, and watching their children start their own families. George Imai and Seattle wholesalers. He joined the Army Due to state restrictions, services are pending at this time. He was later married, for many years, to Verna Smith. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Buck was an accomplished guitar player and loved sharing in 1950 -1952, serving active duty in Austria. After the army, he studied automotive mechanics in Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations), his musical talent with others. There was rarely a time when Portland. During this time, he met his future wife, Sophia 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River. Visit www. he was not a part of a local band, playing music at multiple Tomita, and they were married Feb. 6, 1955. They moved to AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence venues throughout the Columbia Gorge. The Glenwood Hood River, where George completed his apprenticeship at for the family. rodeo dances were always a highlight. He was still playing music at the local area senior dances and meal sights into his Garrabrant Chevrolet, working until 1961. He then bought the Shell Gas station on the corner of 12th and May Street late 80s. Barbara Young and worked several years before selling it. In 1964, he started In his midlife, he became interested in raising dahlias. He George’s Automotive near Orchard Lanes. He was honest and started a small flower garden that turned into a large one, Barbara Jane Young died Dec. 8, 2020, in her home. She well respected for his work. His belief in working hard and cross breeding and creating his own varieties, which he al- was born in Woodland, Wash., on Oct. 11, 1936. Barbara mar- ways named after a special person in his life. He loved show- doing your best branched out to many areas of his life. He ried Walter M. Young III on April 7, 1956. retired in 1995 after 40 years in the business. ing off his flowers and cutting bouquets to send home with Barbara graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1954 He planted a small cherry orchard in 1981. Harvest was a anyone who stopped by. He spent most of his working career and went on to work at Jantzen Knitting Mills as a seamstress, highlight, having family visit and firing up the grill. He had as an equipment operator, loading logs and building roads. supervisor, and model of swimwear where she retired after several fruit trees around the house and loved giving away his 25 years. Then she went on to work at Nike in quality control. He retired from SDS Lumber Company, but soon decided he missed working. He continued to build roads for SDS and peaches. This past summer, he canned 77 quarts of peaches, Barbara and Walter owned and operated Christensen Radia- his newest hobby. other local operations until his early 80s. tor Shop in The Dalles, Ore. He volunteered for the Dee Fire Department, was a Buck loved people. He never knew a stranger and would sit Barbara enjoyed hunting, fishing, boat racing and was a member of VFW, and JACL, serving one term as president. long-time member of the Vancouver Yacht Club. She was a and talk to anyone who would listen to his stories, whether He bowled many years, bowling a 300 game in 1980. He 30-plus year member of the Eagles and the American Legion. it was at his home, the bowling alley, on the golf course, or loved hunting for mushrooms and during each outing would She was also a faithful blood donor for more than 50 years. sitting in a waiting room. He spent his last few months at the Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, and Prestige Care Center, in Hood River, where he passed away on recount the many stories of this pastime. He and Sophie 3-wheeled and RV traveled in the western states. He bird later by long-time companion Ronald Rone. She is survived Dec. 23, 2020, at the age of 92. hunted in his early years and enjoyed crabbing and clamming by her son, Rick (Jodi) Young and daughter, Teri Young, He was preceded in death by his parents, Ove and Mary; at the coast. His greatest joy for most of his life was fishing. He and her grandsons Ryan Young, Tyler Young, Adam/Bubba brother Tony; and four sisters, Rebecca Eager, Caroline (Lissa) Young, and Frank Buford Jr. Barbara was blessed with Kuhnhausen, Grace Garr and Margaret Hewitt; and daughter- taught his nephews to fish and kept friendships made over five great-grandchildren, Taylor, Turner, Thomas, Ryler and in-law Elizabeth. He is survived by his children, Susan Rogers, the waters of the Wind River for many years. He said he had fished enough that any one man can fish. Knowing his limits, Savannah. She is also survived by her brother Jim (Alice) White Salmon, Gary, Braintree, Mass., Kathy (Joe) Simon, he quit when it was time. He smoked and canned salmon, Hunter and sister Donna Cahoon. White Salmon and Mary(Rick) Williams, Ellensburg, Wash.; sharing his efforts with many. The gift came with a complete At her request, there will be no service. eight grandchildren;12 great-grandchildren; and multiple narration of the process. Family and food were important and Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's nieces and nephews. he hosted many family meals. Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel, 204 E. Fourth St., The Dalles. No service has been planned due to COVID restrictions. When Sophie began having memory issues, he became her Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of caregiver, cook and housekeeper. He embraced his new role condolence for the family. Patricia Minor as cook and bought various new cooking gadgets. As a me- chanic, he had been problem solving all his life and figured Patricia A. Minor, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, Ore., out ways to make tasks easier as he aged. Meeting for coffee passed away at home Dec. 31, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Minor, son, Allan V. Minor of The Dalles with the guys was a ritual. George was a fixture; he knew so many people in this valley and many knew him. He lived a and daughter Linda A. (John) Ripplinger of The Dalles. A long, full, life that ended with a short battle with lung cancer. private family gathering will be held at a later date. Spencer, The shop is a little quieter without his chatter and stories. Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. DEATHS AND SERVICES Shirley S. Lee (aka Shirley Lee Haynes) died Dec. 17, 2020, at her home at Rockaway Beach, Ore. Shirley was born on March 21, 1928, and was 92 years of age at the time of her passing. A virtual service took place on Jan. 7 and can be viewed anytime via Anderson’s Tribute Center’s Facebook page (access on Shirley’s web guestbook at www. AndersonsTributeCenter. com). Shirley was laid to rest at the Pine Grove Butte Cemetery of Hood River, Ore. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center, Hood River. Lunelle “Lou” Lewis died Jan. 3, 2021, at her home in Hood River, Ore. Lunelle was born on July 11, 1927, and was 93 years of age at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center, Hood River. Visit www. AndersonsTributeCenter. com to leave a note of condo- lence for the family. Ryan Marshall Ranson, age 33, a resident of Queen Creek, Ariz., and previously of Lake Stevens, Wash., died Jan. 3, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. Hubert Stephen Brown, age 68, a resident of The Dalles, Ore., died Jan. 4, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. Charlotte K. Royers, age 73, a resident of The Dalles, Ore., died at a local care facility Jan. 4, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. Joyce Mildred Smith died Jan. 5, 2021, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Ore. Joyce was born on July 9, 1937, and was 83 years of age at the time of her passing. A private graveside com- mittal service is planned for immediate family but will be live-streamed at 11 a.m. on Jan. 29; to access, visit Joyce's webpage at www. AndersonsTributeCenter. com. A public celebration of life service for friends and family will be this summer. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center, Hood River. William Williams, age 88, a resident of Fossil, Ore., died Jan. 5, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. Bill V. Holt passed away on Jan. 6, 2021, at The Oregon Veterans’ Home in The Dalles, Ore. Bill was born on Jan. 21, 1935, and was 85 years of age at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center Celilo Chapel, The Dalles. Visit www. AndersonsTributeCenter. com to leave a note of condo- lence for the family. Mary Jean Blumenthal died Jan. 7, 2021, at Ashley Manor of Hood River, Ore. Mary was born on Nov. 2, 1937, and was 83 years of age at the time of her passing. A private family graveside committal will be at The Upper Valley Parkdale Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband Dale. Family is looking to do a public gathering in the summer, when pandem- ic restrictions have been lessened. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center, Hood River. Visit www. AndersonsTributeCenter. com to leave a note of condo- lence for the family. Maria De Jesus De La Mora died Jan. 7, 2021, at home in Hood River, Ore. Maria De Jesus was born on Oct. 1, 1919, and was 101 years of age at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center, Hood River. Visit www. AndersonsTributeCenter. com to leave a note of condo- lence for the family. Maria De Jesus De La Mora falleció el 7 de enero 2020 en su casa en Hood River. Maira de Jesus nació el 1 de octubre de 1919 y tenía 101 años de edad cuando falleció. Arreglos fúnebres están bajo la dirección de Anderson's Tribute Center. Meeting, 6 p.m. via Zoom. Visit hoodriverdemocrats. org to register. ■ Jan. 14 — Dallesport- Murdock Community Council Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Community Center on Sixth Street, Dallesport. ■ Jan 16 — Gorge Grown Winter Market, 10 a.m. to noon, ground floor, Ferment Brewing Co., 403 Portway Ave., Hood River. COVID safety, fresh sheets and ven- dors at gorgegrown.com. ■ Jan. 18 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day Virtual Events, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For a schedule and to register, visit gorgeem.org — click the “calendar” tab; additional info on page 2. ■ Jan. 18 — Lyle Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. No potluck; masks required. ■ Thru Jan. 30 — Oaxaca Printmaking Exhibit, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the lobby of Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River. Zoom. Address: us02web. zoom.us/j/693639881?p- wd=UFlNdWw2QTZGTUR- mRHVhY3VlZUQvQT09 (us02web.zoom.us). ■ Thursdays — The Dalles Kiwanis Club Online Meetings. Log in between 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at TheDallesKiwanisZoom.us. For more information go to www.thedalleskiwanis.org/ or The-Dalles-Kiwanis-Club on Facebook. Jan. 14, Kate Franko on Google databases and other info; Jan. 21, Scott Baker, Parks and Recreation, update on Sorosis Park restoration; Jan. 28, Brad DeHart, ODOT, The Dalles Bridge construction project. ■ Fridays — Bilingual Conversation Series, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom, us02web. zoom.us/j/88382995731. Casual language exchange; part English and part Spanish. Sponsored by Hood River County Library District. WHAT’S HAPPENING What’s Happening is a free service of Columbia Gorge News. Send items to trish- aw@gorgenews.com. Children and Teens ■ Thru Jan. 31 — Hood River Valley Little League Registration, ages 4-12 at www.hrvll.com. Some grants available (limited time). ■ Mondays — 4-H Chess Club, 3:45–5 p.m. Grades 5-12; online, free. Register at 541-298-4004 or ham- mackd@oregonstate.edu. ■ Tuesdays — Sea Scouts, 7-8:30 p.m. downstairs at The Dalles UCC, 111 E. Fifth St. (marine branch of Boy Scouts). Open to all teens ages 14-20. Bring mask. Info at 707- 363-5353 or ssfree- dom399@gmail.com. ■ Tuesdays & Thursdays — Online Homework Help for Students and Parents, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays; Hood River County Library staff available by Zoom at zoom. us/j/91001800954. ■ Wednesdays — Online Teen Hangout, 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Hood River County Library District. Email rachelt@ho- odriverlibrary.org to join. ■ Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays — Virtual Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., sponsored by Wasco County Library. For information on how to join, contact thed- allespubliclibrary@gmail. com or 541-296-2815. ■ Wednesdays — 4-H Girls Who Code, 3:45–5 p.m. Free. For girls grades 6-12. Register at 541-298-4004 or seapyl@oregonstate.edu. ■ Thursdays — Storytime on Facebook, 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by Hood River County Library District. ■ Thursdays — 4-H Coder Club, 3:45-5 p.m. Free. Grades 5-12; program games and animations. Register at 541-298-4004 or ham- mackd@oregonstate.edu. Ongoing ■ Monday thru Friday until Jan. 20 — Christmas Tree Disposal, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hood River City Public Works Department, 18th and May. ■ Mondays & Thursdays Wednesdays — The Dalles Rotary Club, noon via Community Events ■ Jan. 13 — Sense of Place, 7 p.m. at mtadam- sinstitute.org/senseofplace. With Bill Weiler. Free; option to donate. See page 2 for details. ■ Jan. 14 — Hood River County Democrats Virtual “I’ve already prearranged” You’ll be happy to know that your plan and wishes are transferable and the price you paid is honored at either locations. Home is where you feel it. 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