Death Notice: Aspen Dawson, 24, Hood River

Aspen Dawson passed away on April 19th, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Aspen was born on April 3rd, 2000, and was 24 years of age at the time of passing.

A Memorial Service and Reception for Aspen will be held on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at 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.

Obituary: Kent Earl Lambert, 85, Hood River

Kent Earl Lambert reached the end of his wonderful life on April 9, 2024, at the age of 85. His passing was at home, sudden, and unexpected.

Born on November 16, 1938, Kent was raised in Vancouver, Washington, and graduated from Hudson’s Bay High School in 1957. His love of the outdoors, mechanics, and engineering began at a very young age. He graduated from Oregon State University in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics and completed his Master of Business Administration degree at Northwestern University in Chicago in 1965. Kent married Judy (Lage) Lambert in 1963. His professional career began with management positions in Minneapolis, Kansas City, Boise, and Vancouver. In 1970, Kent and Judy, and their two young sons moved to Hood River so that Kent could partner with Judy’s father and brother in leading the family business. For more than four decades at the helm of Lage Orchards, Kent propelled the family farm through significant expansions in the orchard’s business model and operations.

Kent was deeply committed to the Hood River community as an active member of the Crag Rats, through his service on the local advisory committee for Northwest Farm Credit, and as a volunteer fireman with the Pine Grove Fire Department. Kent was also heavily involved in the local arts and culture scene. Just as one example, he was a founding member of the Columbia Gorge Sinfonietta, playing his violin as concertmaster for around 30 years. Over the past 15 years, Kent was especially active in the regional community of classic British car collectors and was renowned for his knowledge and expertise in all things pertaining to the expert restoration of the Austin-Healy.

Kent was predeceased by his wife, Judy, in 2010. He is survived by his sons, Terry and Brad; his grandchildren, Kyle and Kate; his stepbrother, Ted; his half-siblings, Lori and Mike; as well as two sisters-in-law, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Kent will always be remembered for his pursuit of precision and his palpable and infectious energy for life. He was a deeply beloved father, uncle, cousin, brother, and friend. His incredible memory and legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all those who loved him.

More detailed information is available on the Anderson’s Tribute Center website. A celebration of Kent Lambert’s life will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Mt. Hood Winery, located at 2882 Van Horn Drive in Hood River.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Hood River Crag Rats, the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association, or the Pine Grove Rural Fire Department.

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

Obituary: Gregory Simon, 65, Hood River

Gregory Simon 65 of Hood River Oregon passed peacefully on April 10th, 2024.

The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Anderson's Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave. in Hood River Oregon). A reception will follow. The viewing will be Wednesday 24th from 9:00-12:30.

 Greg was born March 13th, 1959, in Reading Pennsylvania to Louise Zajdel Simon and Donald Simon. Greg was a graduate of Wyomissing High School and furthered his education with a degree from Portland State University in Social work. He utilized his talents and degrees working in many fields helping others, some of which included social work, addiction recovery, and caregiving. Greg was an adventurous guy who loved life and everyone in it. Greg had so many passions whether it be fishing the Columbia River, hunting for rocks to rocking out at a concert. He was a loving and loyal friend to all who knew him.

Greg is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Shelly Simon, daughter Hailey Simon, brother Kurt Simon, grandkids Sophia and Izzy Pacheco, and many other family and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Donald and Louise Simon of Pennsylvania and brother Jeffery Simon.

Death Notice: Kent Earl Lambert, 85, Hood River

Kent Earl Lambert passed away on April 9th, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Kent was born November 16th, 1938, and was 85 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: Charles Tuttle, 76, Hood River

Charles Tuttle passed away April 1st, 2024 in Tonopah, Nevada. Charles was born September 8, 1947 and was 76 years of age at the time of passing.

Services are planned for 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 21st, 2024 at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Charles’s services will be live streamed at www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com

Death Notice: Larry Del Coon, 69, Hood River

Larry Del Coon passed away March 31st, 2024, at his home in Hood River, Oregon. Larry was born May 14th, 1954 and was 69 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: Bruce Barker, 77, Hood River

Bruce Barker passed away March 29th, 2024, in Hood River, Oregon. Bruce was born July 8th, 1946 and was 77 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: Carol Margaret Ann Sovenski, 76, Hood River

Carol Margaret Ann Sovenski passed away March 30th, 2024, at the Hood River Care Center in Hood River, Oregon.  Carol was born September 26th, 1947 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 family.

Obituary: Dwight L. “Bo” Worsham, 78, Hood River

Dwight L. “Bo” Worsham passed away on March 22nd, 2024 at Providence Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon surrounded by family. Bo was born on August 1st, 1945 in Nevada to mother Opal and father Dwight. At the time of passing, Bo was 78 years old. 

Bo was an only child. Bo grew up in Parkdale, Oregon, and went to school at Hood River Valley High School. He worked for SDS Lumber from 1967 to 2010 He married Carolyn Worsham, the love of his life in 1965 and was married for 58 years, until his death. Bo had 3 children. Bo worked for SDS Lumber until his retirement in 2010.

 Bo was a selfless and family-oriented man, liking to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Bo enjoyed working on lawnmowers, and cars and building birdhouses in his shop. Bo also helped with the 4H Club and Boy Scouts when his children were young. Bo also helped with multiple Community-Ed sports throughout his life.

Bo was preceded in death by his son Aaron and both parents. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Worsham, children Jason Worsham and Jennifer Bloom, as well as daughter-in-law Manessah and son-in-law Jeremy. Bo is also survived by grandchildren Jocelyn, Peyton, Brantley, and Zoe.

A graveside service for Bo will be held at the Upper Valley Cemetery in Parkdale, Oregon on April 11, 2024, at 1:00 P.M.

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: Carol Ann Hoffmann, Hood River

Carol Ann Hoffmann passed away on March 18th, 2024 at her home in Hood River, Oregon. Carol was born . . . well, if you knew Carol you will fondly remember that she would never tell you her age so we have decided to honor Carol by doing the same now … we can however share her life story and we encourage you to share a memory for friends and family at  www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com

Carol was born in Maywood, California to George & Pearl (Romar) Meeks.  She was one of 8 children; she grew up in California attending schools in the Los Angeles area and graduated from Gardena High School.  Carol married Larry Hoffmann in Santa Barbara, California.

Carol ran for our community’s Hood River County Library board this last year and Carol wrote her below biography.

“My husband, Larry, and I moved in the mid-1970s to Parkdale, where we farmed a 40-acre pear and apple orchard and later ran the Parkdale Chevron Station.  I was the Parkdale columnist for the Hood River News for 15 years, reporting on all the happenings in the community, which I dearly loved.  Back in the day, when postal carriers received mail for Aunt Carol, Parkdale, Oregon, they knew exactly where to deliver it.  For the past 21 years, I have lived in beautiful Hood River.

My passion for more than 31 years has been serving and advocating for children and the elderly.  I’ve volunteered with the Hood River County School District as an Instructional Assistant substitute for almost 30 years.  I’ve also volunteered with the Hood River County Extension Office 4-H Program, working with the youth of our community.  I’ve spent more than 20 years working with the houseless in Oregon by providing clothing to those in need.  I served for 10 years as a State of Oregon Ombudsman advocating for the elderly in our community.

I love the people and the children of this valley and want to keep this community a haven for all for many generations to come.”                       

written by Carol Hoffmann in May of 2023

Carol was a woman of Faith; she was a member of Covenant Christian Church in Hood River and also served on several mission trips over the year and the day before she passed, she was feeding the homeless.   Carol never knew a stranger, she treated everyone as if she’d known them forever.  Carol had a passion for life and lived it with vitality, compassion, positivity, and love.

A time for friends to Celebrate Carol’s life and mourn her passing is planned for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at Covenant Christian (455 Frankton Rd, Hood River, OR 97031).  Carol was laid to rest at the Upper Valley Parkdale Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

Obituary: Jean McDaniel, 92, Hood River

Jean McDaniel was born June 28, 1931, in Miles City, Montana, to Otto and Elsie (Crider) Freeman.  She passed away on March 19th, 2024, in Hood River, Oregon, at the age of 92. 

In 1948, Jean graduated from Custer County High School in Miles City.

She married James C. Bastian, with whom she had three children.

The family lived on a ranch in the Pine Hills near Miles City, then Colorado and South Dakota.

Following divorce, Jean married Jack McDaniel and returned to Miles City in 1962.  They divorced in 1966.

She worked for Beacon Carter, the Veteran's Administration Hospital, and the Social Security Administration.  Her 30 years working as a claims representative for the SSA included offices in Miles City, Dickinson, North Dakota, Klamath Falls, Oregon, and Pendleton, Oregon.

Following retirement, Jean worked as a receptionist for Professional Services in Pendleton.

In 2006, she moved to Hood River and volunteered at May Street Elementary School, serving in the SMART reading program for several years. 

Jean enjoyed gardening and grew beautiful flowers and vegetables.  She was an avid canner; it was a skill she learned from her mother.  Jean studied oil painting and gifted her quality paintings to family members.  “Gigi” was always present at family gatherings and delighted in watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in their various activities.  Jean loved to travel.  Visiting family provided her the opportunity to travel all over the country and enjoy many new adventures.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, brother James Freeman, and sister Thelma May (Freeman) White, all of Miles City.

Jean is survived by a son, James C. Bastian Jr. and his wife Janet (Reid) of Miles City, Montana; daughter, Cheryl Lynn (Larry) Madsen of Hood River, Oregon; and daughter, Terry Jean (Roger "Rock") Gullickson of Boring, Oregon; granddaughter, Shelby (Travis) Prichard of Turner, Oregon; grandson, Chad (Emily) Madsen of Astoria, Oregon; and great-grandchildren, Rylee, Josie, Carson, Daphne, Griffin and Luca.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Custer County Cemetery in Miles City.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels.  (Meals on Wheels c/o Hood River Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River, OR 97031)                

Local 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.  Montana arrangements are under the direction of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home (1717 Main St., Miles City, MT 59301 P: 406.232.4457).

Death Notice: Dick O’Bannon, 82, Hood River

Dick O’Bannon passed away on March 12th, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Dick was born December 17th, 1941, and was 82 years of age at the time of passing.

Services are planned for Dick as follows;

Graveside Committal

2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11th, 2024 at The IOOF Mountain View Cemetery of Goldendale, Washington.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service

2:00 p.m., Friday, April 12th, 2024 at Riverside Church 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: Dick O’Bannon, 82, Hood River

Dick O’Bannon passed away on March 12th, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Dick was born December 17th, 1941, and was 82 years of age at the time of passing.

Services are pending with arrangements 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: Alfred “Al” K. Barteld, Jr., 86, Hood River

Alfred “Al” K. Barteld, Jr. passed away on March 10, 2024, in Hood River, Oregon. Al was born on December 1, 1937. He 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.

Death Notice: Barry Ray McKissen, 56, Hood River

Barry Ray McKissen passed away on February 24th, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Barry was born August 16, 1967, and was 56 years of age at the time of passing.

Services are pending with arrangements 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: Margaret Kahler, 89, Hood River

Margaret Kahler, 89, of Hood River, Oregon, peacefully passed away on January 31, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 8, 1934, in Hood River, Oregon, to her loving parents Clarence and Ora Hausinger. Margaret was a quiet, giving, classy, strong, and loving individual.

Margaret graduated from Wy’East High School in 1953. She married Richard Kahler Sr., June 4, 1955. They were happily married for 60 years. Margaret dedicated many years of her life to her career at Stadelman Fruit Company as a longtime fruit packer. She took great pride in her work and was known for her diligence and commitment.

Outside of work, Margaret had a passion for gardening, particularly roses and dahlias. She was a master gardener and took joy in tending to her beautiful plants. Additionally, she enjoyed preserving fruits and was an avid orchardist. Margaret also found solace in caring for her tropical fish, creating a peaceful and serene environment for herself.

Margaret will be dearly missed by her surviving family members, including her daughter, Debbie Aylett, and son-in-law, Earl Aylett. She is also survived by her son, Richard Kahler Jr., and daughter-in-law, Kathy Kahler, as well as eight grandchildren and multiple great-grandchildren. Margaret is also survived by her siblings, Gary and LaRae, and her best friends, Elva and Ray Lane.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard Kahler Sr., her siblings John and Mary, her son Robert Kahler, and her grandson Brent Kahler.

A viewing service will be held on February 8th at Anderson's Tribute Center in Hood River from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The burial will take place at Idlewild Cemetery at the mausoleum on February 10th at 1:00 p.m. Victor Settje will serve as the celebrant for the ceremony. Please note that there will be no reception following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals-on-Wheels (https://www.hrvac.org/donate) or the Dementia Society of America (https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate) in Margaret's memory.

The family would like to thank Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Visiting Health, Providence Hospice of the Gorge and The Springs Footsteps Memory Care Unit.

 Anderson's Tribute Center in Hood River, Oregon, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

Obituary: Carol Ann Berry, 72, Hood River

Carol Ann Berry passed away on January 19, 2024, at home in Hood River, Oregon. Carol was born October 18, 1951. She was 72 years of age at the time of passing.  

Carol was born in Salem, Oregon to Florence Roberts (Vetter) and Elden Lewis Roberts. She was the wife of Jerry Dean Berry and their life together started on June 31, 1993, in Hood River.  Carol was employed in the packing house at Duck Wall Fruit Company Cherry Growers.

Carol loved to spend her leisure time reading, piecing together puzzles, caring for her two birds, socializing and was a living example of her Christian faith.

Carol is survived by; her husband, Jerry Dean Berry of Hood River, Oregon; children, Gwendolyn Louise Berry, Amy Jo Lutie (Berry), Jessica Marie Berry, Melissa Sue Spurlock, Margaret Tina Snyder & Robert Snyder; grandchildren, Sasha Rae DeMoss (Prante) & Jordan DeMoss, Henry Fritz Lutie, Wendell Colt Jim and Jerilynne Jim, Samantha Ann Snyder, Cyrus Joseph, Natasha Maryann Snyder, Silvia Ann Jim; great-grandchildren, Addison Rae Demoss, Alexander Wyett Jim, Aiden Wayne Demoss, Layla Leigh Ford. She was preceded in death by; her parents, Elden Roberts & Florence Roberts; and siblings, Elden Roberts II, Eugene Roberts, and Shirley Hinman.

Services are planned for Carol as follows; 

A time to visit with family, view and watch a special tribute video created by family

Friday, February 2nd,  10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.   

Graveside Committal 

Friday, February 2nd,  2:00 p.m., at Mt. View Memorial Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon. 

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

Death Notice: Carole Laughlin, Hood River

Carole Laughlin passed away on January 21, 2024, in Hood River, Oregon. Carol was born on December 9, 1947, and was 76 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. 

Obituary: Russell Ray Collie, 57, Hood River

Russell Ray Collie, age 57, passed away in his Hood River home on December 9, 2023. Russ was born in Hood River, Oregon on March 6, 1966, to Colonel Collie and Nancy (Ward) Steele.  

As a youngster, Russ enjoyed cars and airplane models. He loved spending 􀆟me with his grandfather, Maynard Ward, who introduced him to the exciting world of electronics. It wasn’t long before Russ received his Ham Radio License and was talking to people all over the world! Russ was also a talented musician and enjoyed jamming on the piano and guitar.  

During Russ’s adolescent years, he began playing team sports. Russ excelled in basketball, football and track. Russ even performed as Danny Zuko in the High School Drama Play “Grease” which was a huge success. He had an intelligent mind and was quite accomplished in academics. Russ loved the outdoors; during summer breaks he worked as a white-water rafting guide in White Salmon and a deckhand at Lost Lake where he met his true love Raelynn (Smith) Collie.  

Following High School, Russ pursued his passion for electronics, eventually graduating from the Oregon Institute of Technology. Then Russ and Raelynn were married and went on to build a beautiful family together. Russ enjoyed family immensely. He especially enjoyed long summer camping trips up at Lost Lake where they would meet up with extended family, swim, go fishing, build campfires, and make lifelong memories. Russ and his family resided in the Portland area for many years. He was employed as a senior engineer for Vidco of Beaverton, designing equipment for the medical field, for over 25 years and would often be seen pulling into work on his motorcycle; another fun hobby of his.  

Russ was preceded in death by his daughter, Emma Collie, and his mother, Nancy (Ward) Steele. He is survived by his children Taylor, Ella, and Trenton Collie; his grandsons Levi Collie, August Martinez V, and Maze Martinez; his father, Colonel Collie, and stepmother, Tina Collie; his sister, Annette Collie and two nieces, Nicole (Herman) Phelps and Jessica (Herman) Linton, in addition to numerous well-loved relatives, in-laws and friends.  

Russ truly enjoyed visiting with people, and he had a big heart! May he rest in peace.  

A celebration of life for Russ will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Tucker Road Baptist Church (1455 Tucker Rd, Hood River, OR 97031). 

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

Death Notice: Alma Rosa Campos Nolasco, 45, Hood River

Alma Rosa Campos Nolasco passed away on January 1, 2024, at home in Hood River, Oregon.

Rosa was born on November 1, 1978. She was 45 years of age at the time of passing. 

A time for viewing will be held 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday, January 5, 2024, at Anderson’s Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031). Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (1501 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031) with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery (1225 Tucker Road, 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.