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Wednesday,June16,2021 Columbia Gorge News www.columbiagorgenews.com 7 OBITUARIES PA I D N O T I C E S Ruth Elsasser-Kolberg It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Ellen Elsasser-Kolberg share her unex- pected passing on May 24, 2021, in Husum, Wash., at the age of 42. She will always be loved and remembered by her husband, Ryan Kolberg, and children Victor and Tsadiku Coffman. Ruth was the beloved daughter of Thomas Ruth Elsasser- and Cathleen Elsasser and sister of Kerry Elsasser and Amy (Tristan) Morel L'Horset. Kolberg She was a loving aunt to Tristan, Thomas, Theodore, Lincoln, Isabella, Olivia and Genevieve, and the devoted daughter-in-law of Linda Kolberg. She will be greatly missed by dear friends from Mansfield, Penn., to the area of the Columbia River Gorge in Washington and Oregon and beyond. Ruth packed so much life into her 42 years. She traveled, hiked, biked, skied, chased her dreams, worked in a profes- sion she loved, and still put one foot in front of the other while battling both Gaucher’s and Parkinson’s disease. She did so with grace and courage and took advantage of every moment. One of her favorite things to do was to share her love for the outdoors with her husband, sons, family, friends, and dogs. Her laugh was infectious and will be remembered by all who knew her. Ruth was born at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, N.J., on March 7, 1979. Ruth attended both Mansfield Junior-Senior High School and Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and achieved high honors at both. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from Oregon Health Sciences University and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Frontier Nursing University and was a lifelong learner in her field. She was a compassionate and dedicated educator for the Frontier Nursing program and loved teaching and sharing her gifts with her students. Most recently, she was in pursuit of a certification in Ayurvedic Medicine as she believed that health and wellness depend on achieving a balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Ruth has left an indelible mark on all of us lucky enough to have known her and we all wish her the peace she deserves. She would want us to find comfort in knowing she is free from pain. We will miss her zest for life and contagious smile. She will be deeply loved forever and will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations can be made in Ruth’s name either online or mailed to The Children's Gaucher Research Fund at www.childrensgaucher.org/ how-to-help/donate-now. To send condolences to Ruth’s family, please visit www. gardnerfh.com. de St. Mary’s, Hood River. Jose fue enterrado en el panteón católico St. Mary’s, 1225 Tucker Road, Hood River. Visite www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com para dejar una nota de condolencia para la familia. for cancer screening, and support local organizations in- cluding Hukari Animal Shelter, Hood River Adopt a Dog, and Hood River Shelter Services. Marylynne Derich Rachel White Marylynne Derich was born in Sacramento, Calif., on March 12, 1950. She attended Crocker Elementary School, California Junior High, and graduated from C. K. McClatchy High School. She left this world on June 6, 2021, after several years struggling with can- cer. She faced her death as she faced her life, with dignity, grace, and acceptance. Marylynne enjoyed living in many beautiful Marylynne Rachel White Derich places. She raised her son, Justin, on Maui while married to Peter Wolford. Then she March 21, 1992. moved to Ashland, Ore., and later settled in White Salmon, Rachel had a passion for singing and playing music. Her Wash. beautiful voice led her to attend broadcasting school. Upon Marylynne has begun her next adventure. She was a coura- graduation, she worked for Benson High School's radio geous Pisces, animal lover and astrologer. Throughout her life station, KBPS. That led to her working for Portland Public she had the ability and determination to walk a different path Schools until she retired from the district in 1993. than most. She honed her skills and wisdom and became a She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor modern-day Wise Woman Healer and Teacher as well as a and outgoing nature. She made friends just about everywhere dear friend to many she met along the way. she went, often creating lifelong friendships in the most ran- The family wishes to express its gratitude for the kind and dom places. In the words of Rachel’s daughter, Angela, “Once loving care Marylynne received from Richard Schneider, Karen Lee, Sukaynah Joyan, and her lifelong friend, Bo you love Mom, you love her forever.” Rachel was a single mother for a large part of her children’s Morrison, as well as her many other friends in White Salmon. Her soul is free to soar above Silver Lake, in the California lives. Despite the difficult task of raising children alone, Rachel’s children grew up to be successful adults. Throughout Sierras ... a place she loved. She will be missed. Gardner Funeral Home, White Salmon, is in care of her life, her greatest joy was celebrating her children’s arrangements. accomplishments. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Sean Priest, as well as 11 siblings. She is survived by her husband Theresa Hood Richard White; her four children, Kathern (Roger) Ford, Karl (Kathleen) Priest, Joy (Gordon) Hartlieb, and Angela Gravett; An angel was called from earth today to grandchildren Randall Rosenburg, Melissa Contois, Ivan join Jesus in Heaven. Theresa was pure and Ford, Madeline Priest, and Elizabeth Levy; five great-grand- always followed God’s lessons. She loved all the people and most people loved her. children; and sister, Ula Kruse. She also leaves behind her Theresa M. (Jones) Hood passed away May dear friend Betty, who was practically a sister to her, Jean, 30, 2021, at home in McMinnville, Ore., sur- with whom she shared family and friendship for more than 60 years, and Sheila, with whom she cherished almost 60 rounded by family and friends who loved her. years of friendship, among many other friends. She was born on Oct. 26, 1919, in Shaniko, Funeral services were held at Lincoln Memorial Park and Theresa Hood Ore., to John T. and Elsie L. (Reeder) Jones. Funeral Home on June 10. To leave online condolences, She went to school and graduated from please visit www.lincolnmemorialpk.com. Dufur schools. She married her high school sweetheart, George (Joe) Hood, on March 2, 1942. He left for the war a month later and was gone for 30 months. When he returned, Robert Wheble they started their family and raised them in Dufur. They were married for 65 years when Joe passed away in 2007. Robert A. Wheble lost his battle with cancer on May 26, Theresa worked and retired from US Bank after 17 years. 2021, in Duxbury, Mass. Bob was born on Oct. 25, 1954, to She was a member of United Methodist Church, Rebekah’s, John and Gloria Wheble of Kingston, Mass. His long and Leopold Gauvin American Legion Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star, and she successful career as a master carpenter took him around the was a very active citizen of Dufur, volunteering wherever she world, but he spent most of his career working in Southern Leopold Joseph Gauvin was born in was needed. Also, a player of cards, she was a shark! Acushnet, Mass., on April 21, 1935, to Aurora California and in and around the Columbia River Gorge. Surviving are their children, son Michael J. Hood (Phylis) of Bob was predeceased by his son, Sean H. Wheble, and is (Hubert) and Amedee Joseph Gauvin. The McMinnville and Maricopa, Ariz., son Ronald S. Hood (Patti) survived by his daughter, Kassi C. Haley, and his siblings, family relocated many times while Leo was of Colorado, and daughter Janice J. Oxley of McMinnville; John, Pete, Tom, Andy, Maryjane, and Meg. He was prede- a child, eventually settling in Pomona, Calif. Leo served in the Army in the late 1950s and ceased by his brother Jim. Bob is also survived by many loving six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was was honorably discharged after his military nieces and nephews. preceded in death by husband Joe, her parents, and siblings service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dana (she was the last of her generation to pass away), and one On April 15, 1961, Leo married Elizabeth Farber Cancer Institute. Leopold Gauvin grandchild, Brian D. Hood. Lucille “Betty” Raupp in Toledo, Wash. The Theresa requested no service be held following her death. couple lived in Pomona before making their Steven Richardson She was buried in The Dalles on June 8 along with Joe’s ashes home in White Salmon, Wash. Leo was employed by the and the ashes of their dog (Tinkerbell). Family will be holding local telephone company, working his way up to planning Steven Jay Richardson of Ontario, Ore., a reception later in the summer to celebrate and share her life engineer. passed away April 11, 2021, at St. Alphonsus of 101 years. Any remembrance in her name may be made Mr. Gauvin was a member of the Oregon Independent Hospital in Boise, Idaho, after suffering a fall, Telephone Association, worked with United Way, was and after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. to Legacy Hospice Services, Portland. To leave condolences, visit www.macyandson.com. the president of St. Vincent DePaul, and volunteered at Steve had many passions, from literature, Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. Leo was an avid movies, and music — playing guitar and outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, hiking harmonica in local gigs with his band, Hot Deniese Lemarr and picking huckleberries. He also loved leather crafting and Rocks — to boxing, taekwondo, weightlifting, Steven photography. and hiking. Deniese Lemarr was a lifelong resident of The Dalles, Ore. Richardson Leo Gauvin passed away at his home in White Salmon Steve was born in Hood River, Ore., on She was born Dec. 13, 1952, and passed on June 4, 2021, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife, Aug. 17, 1951, to Marion Jane (Ryalls) and William (Bill) away at age 68 on June 1, 2021. Betty Gauvin, of White Salmon; children Janet Duncan of Richardson. One of Steve’s earliest passions was for track and She was preceded in death by her parents Pullman, Wash., Jeffrey Gauvin of Manitou Springs, Colo., and cross country. Running for Hood River High, Steve placed John and Maxine Gale, brothers William and Jennifer Yeager of Stephenville, Texas; six grandchildren and fifth in the two-mile with a time of 9:59.6 as a sophomore in John, and son Shane Lemarr. She is survived two great-grandchildren. Leo was preceded in death by his State Class 2-A Championships. He also ran cross country by son Jerry Lemarr, brother Griff (Venda) brother Charles Gauvin. for Wy’east High School, running against legendary Steve Gale, sister Virginia Hunter, and grand- A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on June 14 at St. Prefontaine at the state meet in 1968 and placing 70th. Steve’s daughters Harlie and Kilie, and their mother Mary’s Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Mary’s family still jokes about what might have happened if only his Amanda. Catholic Cemetery in Hood River, Ore. To send condolences coach hadn’t had a “no long hair” policy — Steve’s free spirit Deniese was employed in housekeeping to the Gauvin family, please visit www.gardnerfh.com. couldn’t abide by this rule and he quit the team. most of her career the last 20-plus years at Steve graduated from Hood River High School in 1969; he Mid Columbia Medical Center. attended the University of Oregon in Eugene. On Dec. 24, A celebration of life will be held on June 19 Jose Ochoa Izarraraz 1971, he married Richelle (Ricki) Duckwall. Steve continued from 1-4 p.m. at Eagles Lodge, The Dalles. running, participating and placing in the Kollas-Cranmer Jose Ochoa Izarraraz passed away on May Odell to Hood River July 4 runs. He had a number of jobs, 31, 2021, at Portland Providence Medical from working at Paris Fair, to serving as one of the first fabric Center in Portland, Ore. Jose was born on Deniese cutters when Jantzen set up business in Hood River, to his Sept. 10, 1954, in Chavinda, Michoacán, to Lemarr parents Guadalupe Izarraraz Flores and Jose many years at Tallman Ladders, and, later, at Duckwall Fruit. Steve and Richelle were married 28 years. He loved his two Ochoa Mares and was 66 years of age at the daughters and delighted in their accomplishments and time of his passing. indulged their fancies, energetically taking up their schemes Jose married Maria Lourdes Ochoa and they were married for 39 years until his pass- and games and even (as they realize now) their incredibly repetitive made-up songs. They remember with special fond- Obituaries continue on page 8. ing. Lourdes was always there for him. Jose and Lourdes lived in King Orchards in Odell, ness the summer camping trips and beach vacations. Steve’s Ore., for 30 years. free spirit and humor, his zest for life, and his avid reading He is survived by his wife, two sons, three and curiosity influenced all around him, particularly his two daughters, and 12 grandchildren. In loving girls. His outgoing personality and gentle demeanor attracted memory of our dad, husband, and grandpa. many friendships. A viewing was held June 8 at Anderson's In 2004, Steve married Margueritte Green of White Salmon, Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Wash. Steve later moved to Ontario, Ore. Jose Ochoa Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, Steve is survived by his daughters, Dr. Rebecca Richardson Izarraraz Ore. Catholic Funeral Mass was held June 9 of Palo Alto, Calif., and Merrie Richardson and fiancé Dakota at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hood River, and graveside rites Waddell of Bowling Green, Ky.; brother Scott Richardson of followed at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Hood River. Ontario, Ore.; several cousins; and Richelle and Margueritte. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of A private memorial service is planned at Idlewilde condolence for the family. Cemetery in June. Steve’s family asks that in lieu of flowers, ••• friends near and far keep Steve in their thoughts, share any Jose Ochoa Izarraraz falleció el 31 de mayo 2021 en favorite memories, follow their doctors’ recommendations Providence Portland Medical Center en Portland, Oregon. Jose hijo de Guadalupe Izarraraz flores y Jose Ochoa Mares LOCATION RETAIL SALES HOURS: 200 SOUTH WALNUT MONDAY – FRIDAY, nació el 10 de septiembre de 2021 en Chavinda, Michoacán y BINGEN, WA 7:00AM - 3:30 PM tenía 66 años de edad cuando falleció. 509.493. 2751 Jose se casó con Maria Lourdes Ochoa y estuvieron casa- dos 39 años cuando Jose fallecio. Lourdes siempre estuvo ahí para audar a Jose. Jose y Lourdes vivieron aquí en la huerta King en Odell, Oregon. VISIT OUR WE CARRY WEBSITE STOVE Él es sobrevivido por su esposa, dos hijos, tres hijas y 12 SDSLUMBER.COM PELLETS nietos. En memoria de nuestro padre, esposo y abuelo. Un tiempo de velación se llevó acabo Martes 8 de junio en Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, y su misa fúnebre Miercoles 9 de junio en la iglesia católica Rachel F. White, 83, of Johnson City, Ore., passed away June 2, 2021. She was born in Salina, Kan., on April 28, 1938. Rachel attended Selah High School near Yakima, Wash. Before moving to Portland, Rachel worked at the Elks Lodge as a bartender in Hood River, Ore. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was married to Richard White on LOCAL SALES “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. 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