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A6 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 HOOD RIVER NEWS | Hood River, Ore. hoodrivernews.com Obituaries Paid Notices Yvonne Bokovoy Yvonne (Harrell) Bokovoy passed away Jan. 22, 2020, after a brief illness, surrounded by family. She was 78 years of age, born Dec. 30, 1941, in Idaho Falls, to Wm. “Butch” and Vir- gine (Burnham) Harrell. She had two older sisters and two younger brothers. The family spent their early years living on a dairy farm, without electricity or running water. When Yvonne was about 13, her father was disabled by illness, and they moved into town. This was a formative time in the development of her character as she assumed a caretaker role, assisting with the household, dad and young- er siblings while her mother and sisters worked outside the home. Yvonne would continue to nurture many people in her lifetime. Yvonne graduated from high school in Lewistown, Mont., class of ’60. She attended Northwest Christian College in Eugene, Ore. Yvonne mar- ried her high school sweet- heart, Dennis Bokovoy, on July 28, 1962. They moved to Hood River in July 1969, when Dennis accepted a teaching position at Hood River Middle School. They made their home together at the east end of May Street, where they raised three kids and lived for 46 years. Yvonne was proud to call herself a homemaker as her career; she was invested in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She found joy maintaining a garden, preserv- ing fruits/vegetables, cooking meals from scratch, keeping chickens, sewing for the en- tire family, quilting as a form of recycling, even painting the house. She especially en- joyed outdoor activities with family: Ski- ing, canoeing, picnicking, camping, road trips to visit all the west- Yvonne Bokovoy ern national p a rk s. S h e spent a summer in a fire look- out tower, was once a mem- ber of the archery club, and climbed Mount Hood more than once. Yvonne worked for a time as a bank teller, volunteered as church secretary, was regional coordinator for International Exchange (student) Forum; and finally, she worked for many years at the Hood River County Administrator’s Office until she retired at age 70. Yvonne was a woman of profound faith. She served as a deacon at her church, and had a heart for community service as her testimony of Christ. Over the years, she was involved with numerous organizations, including the Welcome Wagon, Wy’East co- op, PTA, Red Cross blood bank, FISH and Special Olympics; she served as a U.S. census taker, 4-H leader, senior tax assistant, and supported other local causes. Until the end, she considered it her personal mission to assist housebound individuals, and attend those in need. “Some people take in stray cats or dogs; mom and dad opened their home to any- one experiencing tough times. Growing up there were often new faces at the dinner table, and after us kids left home, it was not uncommon for our beds to be filled by somebody in need of shelter. Mom’s ac- tions generally spoke louder than her words.” Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, sister Wilma, and brother Kenneth. Yvonne is survived by her hus- band of 57 years, Dennis Boko- voy; daughter, Yvette (Boko- voy) Blanchette, children Josh- ua and Erin, and great-grand- son, Quintin; daughter, Lynn (Bokovoy) Raymond, husband Adam, and children Brooke and Zach; son, Eric Bokovoy, wife Mary, and their girls Jude and Claire; sister-in-law Di- anne (Bokovoy), husband Jim Good; brother-in-law Lanny Bokovoy, wife Penny; sister, Wynetta (Harrell) Regli; broth- er Bill Harrell; and an extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who were all so important to her in life. The family invites all who wish to attend, to a memorial service, to be held Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Bible Church, 1631 Eighth St., Hood River. Final arrangements are under the direction of An- derson’s Tribute Center. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCen- ter.com to leave a note of con- dolence for Dennis and family. Marjorie Thompson Longtime resident of Hood River, Marjorie Coe Thompson, passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. She was born Feb. 2, 1924, and was 95 at the time of her passing. Marjorie was born in Port- land, Ore., and moved to Hood River in the 1930s. She was the daughter of George and Julia Coe. Marge graduated from Hood River High School in 1942 and went on to attend the University of Portland. W h i l e i n nu r s i ng school, she met Warren Thompson. T h e y w e re Marjorie married in Thompson September 1945. After warren served in the army, the Thompson’s moved to Hood River and Dr. Thompson set up his practice. Marge worked in his office for a short time, but mostly worked at the hospital. She was very active with the diabetic education program. She also enjoyed her volunteer work at St. Marks. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting and cross stitching. Marge is preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Dr. W.B. Thompson, and son John. She is survived by her daugh- ter, Linda, two granddaugh- ters, Jennifer Rinterknecht and Laura Harbeck, and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River. Visit www. AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. honorably discharged in 1955. During his working ca- reer, Jim ran a small orchard in Oak Grove James Ishizaka and also worked at the Champion Hardboard Plant in Dee, Ore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Chiyoko. Jim is survived by his children, Jean Mallen and her spouse Paul of Sandy, Ore., Karl Ishizaka and his spouse Teresa of Yakima, Wash., Sam Ishizaka and his spouse Jill of Seattle, Wash., and Raymond Ishizaka and his spouse Muriel of Hood River; his grandchildren, Stephanie, Corie, Jessica, Willie and Mag- gie; sister-in-law, Sachiko Dill; and nephew, Richard Dill. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all of James’ friends for their kindness and support. Some of his most cherished times were meeting with “the gang” at the local coffee shop in the mornings. Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River. Visit www. AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence James Ishizaka passed away for the family. on Jan. 25, 2020, at the Mid-Co- lumbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Ore. He was 86 years of age at the time of his passing. George O’Dell Kellogg of Jim was born on April 2, Miami, Okla., passed from this 1933, in Hood River, Ore., to life Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at his parents Sanji Ishizaka and Yu- home. He was 85. George was born Aug. 23, kiye Oyama Ishizaka. He mar- ried Chiyoko Uchima in 1954 1934, in Wyandotte, Okla., and served in the U.S. Army to Charles Elmer and Eliza during the Korean War. Jim was Ann (Leader) Kellogg. He was James Ishizaka George Kellogg a graduate of Wyandotte High School and had lived in Oregon for many years before re- turning to the George Kellogg Miami area. George worked for Northwest Alumi- num in The Dalles, Ore., for 40 years. He was preceded in death by one son, Benny Kellogg; his parents; and 10 siblings, Mar- vin Kellogg, Arlis (Pat) Kellogg, Iven (Shorty) Kellogg, Myrttal McGhee, Vernal Kellogg, Tiny Roberts, Eugene Kellogg, Lena- bell Mathis, Elma Tell and John Kellogg. George is survived by his wife, Janice L. Kellogg; three sons, Stanley Kellogg of Mosi- er, Ore., and Randy Kellogg and George R. Kellogg both of Miami, Okla.; one daughter, Pamela Long of Vinita, Okla.; two sisters, Gladys Crowder and June Roberts both of Grove, Okla.; and 13 grand- children and 17 great-grand- children. A viewing will be held from 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30 at Anderson’s Tribute Center. A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 at Upper Valley Cemetery, 6917 Allen Road, Parkdale, Ore., with a reception to follow at the Parkdale Grange, 7375 Clear Creek Road, Mt. Hood, Ore. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, Ore. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCen- ter.com to leave a note of con- dolence for the family. COMMUNITY NOTES Death Notices Ronald Reynier Sr. ter.com to leave a note of con- dolence for the family. Ronald Herbert Reynier Sr. passed away Jan. 21, 2020, at Brookside Manor of Hood River, Ore. Ronald was born on Dec. 4, 1924, and was 95 years of age at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, Hood River, Ore. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCen- Maurice Mallonee Maurice Odeal Mallonee, age 96, a resident of The Dalles, Ore., passed away Jan. 23, 2020. The family is planning services to be held at a later date; infor- mation will be posted on the Spencer, Libby & Powell Web- Indoor market Sat. site once plans are finalized. Karen Slaughter Karen E. Slaughter, age 83, resident of The Dalles, Ore., passed away Jan. 27, 2020. Private family services will be held. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. Gorge Grown Food Network will host its Hood River Indoor Farmers’ Market on Satur- day, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at May Street Elementary School, in the cafeteria/com- mons area. According to the website’s “fresh sheet,” patrons can ex- pect to find beets, cabbage, carrots, garlic, leeks, micro- greens, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, salad mix, sunchokes, turnips, winter greens and winter squash at this week’s market. HR Little League registration on now Service Announcements Lee Williams of Anderson’s Tribute Center, Hood River, Ore. Visit www. George Lee Williams II AndersonsTributeCenter.com passed away on Dec. 30, 2019, to leave a note of condolence in Hood River, Ore. Lee was for the family. born on Aug. 23, 1953, and was 66 years of age at the time of his passing. A celebration of Lee’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Jimmie Howard Oates Friday, Jan. 31 at Hood River passed away on Nov. 29, 2019, Alliance Church, 2650 Montel- at his home in Hood River, Ore. lo Ave., Hood River. Arrange- Jimmie was born on Nov. 25, ments are under the direction 1925, and was 94 years of age Jimmie Oates at the time of his passing. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Spirit of Grace Church, 1140 Tucker Road, Hood River. A light lunch reception will fol- low. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, Hood River, Ore. Visit www.Anderson- sTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. Register now for Buyer + Seller Matchmaker event Gorge Grown Food Net- work and WSU Extension will host the annual Buyer + Seller Matchmaker event on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn. This networking event connects local farmers and producers with chefs, retail- ers and institutional buyers in an effort to get more local food into restaurants, cafete- rias and stores, said a press release. For more information, contact Hannah Ladwig, Gorge Grown communica- tions and outreach manag- Photo courtesy of Gorge Grown Food Network er, at Hannah@gorgegrown. REGISTRATION is now open for the Feb. 26 Buyer + Seller com. Matchmaker event. Hood River Valley Little League is now registering chil- dren ages 4-12 for its youth baseball and softball leagues at hrvll.com. Through February, registration is $65; from March 1-7, the cost is $75. Those with special requests — such as having a child be on the same team as a friend or relative, the location of team practices and/or scholarship inquiries — should email hrvlit- tleleague@gmail.com by March 5 for consideration. Tryouts will be Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 7. More details can be found on the web- site, listed above. ‘Angel Fund’ benefit March 6 All Animal Care Clinic will host its fifth anniversary Silent Auction Fundraiser on Friday, March 6 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Marcessi Vineyards and Winery, 3955 Belmont Drive. The fundraiser is in support of the clinic’s Angel Fund, an in- house charitable fund for home- less, abandoned or relinquished pets. The fund, founded in 2016, provides needed medical care to animals who would otherwise be abandoned, euthanized or die from a curable or manage- able condition, said a press release. In 2019, more than 200 animals were helped thanks to the Angel Fund. Advanced tickets are $25 at All Animal Care Clinic, or by calling Quantum Energy Wellness is here! Learn more at besthealthnow.limbicarc.com Phone Marcy 509.637.4689 Register for Good Neighbor Saturday by March 30 Do you enjoy working out- side? Would you like to make a difference in the life of an elder or someone with a long-term health concern? If you answered yes to either of these questions, sign up to volunteer for Good Neighbor Saturday, organized by Volun- teers in Action. Volunteers will be assigned to wash outside windows, clean gutters or do yard work for a community member on Satur- day, May 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are invited to gather at 8 a.m. for a free breakfast and then work as assigned beginning at 9 a.m. For more information or to register, contact Britta Willson at 541-387-6404 or Brittany.will- son@providence.org. Equine nutrition presentation scheduled Feb. 4 at saddle club Hood River Saddle Club ex- tends an invitation to folks throughout the Gorge to join them on Tuesday, Feb. 4 and meet Dr. Kayla Shepherd, DVM, who will be the guest speaker at that evening’s club meeting. Shepherd will present infor- mation on proper equine nutri- tion, which is the foundation for happy, healthy horses, enabling them to perform to the best of their ability, said a Saddle Club press release. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the value and importance good nutrition, helping everyone make the best decisions about proper diet for their horses. Shepherd joined the vet- erinary team at The Dalles’ Columbia Veterinary Service in the summer of 2019. She grew up in New Prague, Minn., and received her animal science education at the University of Minnesota. Shepherd also attended vet- erinary school at the university, ed to attend. where she focused primarily on For more information, contact equine and small animal med- HRSC President Neal Thornton icine. at 541-705-5580. Hood River Saddle Club is located at 4384 Belmont Drive, on the corner of Belmont and Country Club Road. The meeting will begin with a potluck at 6 p.m.; Shepherd’s presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. Horse ANSWER Sponsored by: owner and enthusiasts are invit- SUDOKU Hood River Deck and Fence Residential Fencing Deck & Porch Design Competitive Pricing Kevin Hickerson Contractor 541 / 490 / 2354 kevinhickerson1@gmail.com FROM THE WORK OF TESLA & EINSTEIN 541-386-5753. Tickets are $35 at the door and include Marchesi wine and hors d’oeuvres. 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