Surnames: McDermott, Ramsey, Rhodes, Phillippi, Thompkins, Brooks, Martin Gary Michael "Mike" McDermott, 55, a resident of The Dalles, died Friday, March 29, 2002, in a motorcycle accident near Carson, Washington. He was born February 15, 1947, in Vancouver (Washington) to Hugh and Betty McDermott. He moved to Dee (Oregon) at age eight and back to Vancouver four years later. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968 as an engine mechanic aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga. Following his military service he worked as a truck driver and mechanic until beginning his career as a denturist in 1972. He started his own practice in Portland in 1976. In 1992, he moved his practice and his family to The Dalles. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the A.BA.T.E. motorcycle organization. He led an active social life and leaves a wide circle of friends. Survivors include his wife, Jane, and six sons; Shawn, Curtis, and Chris McDermott and Andy Martin of Vancouver; Jeff, Spokane (Washington); Tony Ramsey, Marion, Ohio; sisters, Billie Rhodes and Robin Phillippi, Vancouver; Rhonda Thompkins, Hermiston (Oregon); Pam Brooks, Sheridan (Oregon); Angela Brooks, Yacolt, Washington; brothers Darrel, Milwaukie (Oregon); and Frank, Pendleton (Oregon), and 12 grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at The Dalles Evangelical Church, 1001 East 12th Street, with the Reverend Roger Martin presiding. Private interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 West Ninth Stree, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Arrangements are by Columbia Cremation & Burial. The Dalles Chronicle April 1, 2002 Written permission to reprint obituary given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser 80th Annual Wasco County Pioneer Association Reunion May 4, 2002, The Dalles. http://w3.gorge.net/dzopf/wcpa.htm