Hi, I am new to the list, saw a recent posting about the Oregon Death Index and was wondering how one accessed it. Is it on CD, online, or elsewheres? Any hints, tips, or suggestions appreciated. Philip Naff Indianapolis, Indiana

Surnames: Olson, Breding, Young, Mason, DeMars Lyle 'Bud' Olson, 78, a resident of Hood River (Oregon), died at his home on Thursday, December 13, 2001. He was born January 29, 1923, in Burke County, North Dakota to Erling and Lydia (Breding) Olson. He grew up and was educated in Powers Lake, North Dakota. He moved to Hood River in 1936 and on November 3, 1945, he married Rose Young in White Salmon (Washington). They just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Over the years he worked at many different jobs in Hood River, as a mechanic at a service station, in construction at Bonneville Dam and for two auto parts stores in Hood River. Later he went to work for Taylor's Mobile Homes in The Dalles, where he sold and transported mobile homes. His hobbies included working on cars and building hot rods and was known for his ability to fix anything from cars to home appliances. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hood River for many years. His most treasured thing was his family and the time he spent with them. Survivors include his wife, Rose; a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Phil Mason; two grandsons, Erin and Eric Mason and soon-to-be granddaughter-in-law, Anne DeMars; and two great-granddaughters, Ashley Mason and Abby DeMars; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be on Tuesday, December 18, at 2 p.m. at Anderson's Tribute Center with burial at Mt. View Cemetery to follow. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, sent in care of Anderson Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon 97031. The Dalles Chronicle December 14, 2001 Written permission to reprint obituary given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser.

Shaunta, Thanks for clearing that up for me. Have you checked out the Oregon Archives searchable data base at http://159.121.115.13/databases/searchgeneal.html ? That page appears to be down this weekend but hopefully would be fixed by Monday. Also, many Oregon couples crossed the river to Vancouver, WA to get married because of the less stringent license requirements there. Another popular marriage place was Stevenson, WA. Beth Shaunta Knibb wrote: > My Ruth Hall (daughter of Oran Hall) has no known connection to Hood > River. I know she was married, but haven't been able to track down her > marriage certificate in the obvious county--Multnomah--so I am branching > out into others--hence the marriage certificate of Ruth Hall (apparently > the daughter of A.N. Hall) and Lester Andrews from 1927. This couple > was married in Hood River County. That is all I know about them. I > don't need their certificate and posted a message with the hope that I > could reach someone who does. > > shaunta [remainder of message snipped]

My Ruth Hall (daughter of Oran Hall) has no known connection to Hood River. I know she was married, but haven't been able to track down her marriage certificate in the obvious county--Multnomah--so I am branching out into others--hence the marriage certificate of Ruth Hall (apparently the daughter of A.N. Hall) and Lester Andrews from 1927. This couple was married in Hood River County. That is all I know about them. I don't need their certificate and posted a message with the hope that I could reach someone who does. shaunta ORHOODRI-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Shaunta, > > Please give us details about their connection to Hood River. That will greatly > improve the chances that someone will recognize this family and be able to help > you. > > Beth Perry Johnston > List Admin > > Shaunta Knibb wrote:

There is an article about Francis Clyde Simpson, music man extraordinary written by John McManus, a professor of music at the University of Oregon, reprinted by permission, in The Dalles Chronicle, Sunday December 16, 2001. Francis Clyde Simpson taught music in Hood River, Moro, Arlington, The Dalles, Salem, White Salmon, Bingen, Wishram, Stevenson and Goldendale. If anyone is interested, contact me personally and I will make a photocopy of the article and mail to you via snail mail.

According to the Oregon Death Index, Herman died in Clatsop County, which is on the Northern Oregon Coast. Name: Helvogt, Herman County: Clatsop Death Date: 28 Sep 1938 Certificate: 209 You might want to contact a Clatsop County volunteer at: http://raogk.rootsweb.com/index.html Pat patpalmer5@attbi.com http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/a/l/Patricia-L-Palmer/ Volunteer to Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness at: http://raogk.rootsweb.com/index.html Obituary Lookup Volunteer at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~obitl/ Volunteer to OBITS DAILY TIMES -- Hood River News http://www.rootsweb.com/~obituary/ ----- Original Message ----- From: <rox@bmt.net> To: <ORHOODRI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 9:53 AM Subject: [ORHOODRI] Re: Willing to look up OR death records This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Helvogt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/137.1 Message Board Post: I've been looking for obit on Herman Helvogt d. abt. 1938 at Hoodriver, Oregon. Would appreciate anything you might have. Thank-you ==== ORHOODRI Mailing List ==== To subscribe to this list, send a new message with the single word "subscribe" (no quotes) in both the subject and body of the message to ORHOODRI-L-Request@rootsweb.com ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Shaunta, Please give us details about their connection to Hood River. That will greatly improve the chances that someone will recognize this family and be able to help you. Beth Perry Johnston List Admin Shaunta Knibb wrote: > Hi, > > I am searching for information regarding Ruth Hall, daughter of Oran > Hall. Ruth was born in 1901 in Portland, Oregon. > > I took a chance and ordered a marriage certificate from the Oregon > archives for a RUTH HALL and LESTER ANDREWS (dated 1927). This isn't > the Ruth Hall I am looking for unfortunately (this Ruth is the daughter > of A.N. Hall) so if anyone wants the certificate, I'd be happy to pass > it on. > > shaunta

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/137.1.1 Message Board Post: Sorry, I don't do research. I just do look ups using the Oregon Death Index from 1903-1998. Try contacting the library in Hood River. Deborah

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/154 Message Board Post: Looking for marriage record for Herman and Ethel around 1926 in Oregon. They lived at Hoodriver anything that can be provided greatly appreciated. Ethels name could've been either Carlton or Snodgrass. Thank-you

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Helvogt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/137.1 Message Board Post: I've been looking for obit on Herman Helvogt d. abt. 1938 at Hoodriver, Oregon. Would appreciate anything you might have. Thank-you

Hi, I am searching for information regarding Ruth Hall, daughter of Oran Hall. Ruth was born in 1901 in Portland, Oregon. I took a chance and ordered a marriage certificate from the Oregon archives for a RUTH HALL and LESTER ANDREWS (dated 1927). This isn't the Ruth Hall I am looking for unfortunately (this Ruth is the daughter of A.N. Hall) so if anyone wants the certificate, I'd be happy to pass it on. shaunta

Surnames: Rhoades, Bradley, Beadell, Herman, Jaques, Johanson, DeHart, Davidson, Love, Ponce Louis V. "Vay" Rhoades, 87, a former resident of Hood River Valley and Portland, died at his home in The Dalles on November 28, 2001. He was born January 9, 1914 in Hood River (Oregon) to Louis O. and Myrtle (Bradley) Rhoades. He graduated from Odell (Oregon) High School in 1932. He married Murna C. Beadell on June 1, 1937. They were married for 63 years. They lived in Hood River until 1954 when they moved to Portland. They moved to The Dalles in 1998. While in Hood River, he worked for various businesses including Franz Hardware. From 1942 to 1945 he was in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the 35th Infantry Division, 219th Field Artillery Battalion fighting in the European Theater during World War II. He received five battle stars and the Good Conduct Medal. After moving to Portland he began working for the State of Oregon Highway Department. He retired after 25 years of service in 1977. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, traveling and reading, but his greatest joy was his family. Survivors include his sons and their spouses, Steven and Sheila Rhoades, Hood River; Bill and Coralee Rhoades, Madras (Oregon); a sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Jerry Herman, The Dalles; a sister-in-law, Shirley Rhoades, Northport, Washington; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mae and Ky Jaques, Hood River; grandchildren and their spouses, Will and Tina Rhoades, Spokane (Washington); Barb and Jeff Johanson, Beaverton (Oregon); Angie and Scott DeHart, Hood River; Cathie and Joe Davidson, Independence (Oregon); Cindy and Matt Love, Neskowin and Nicole and Adam Ponce, Ramona, California and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and brother, Harry Rhoades. Graveside services will be held at the Pine Grove Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 8. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Gorge in care of Anderson Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont St., Hood River, Oregon 97031. The Dalles Chronicle December 5, 2001 Written permission to reprint obituary given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/153.2 Message Board Post: I sent you an email, since there were 5 listings for Alice Long in the Oregon Death Index. Pat

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Long Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/153.1 Message Board Post: Without an approximate death date it's hard to help here. Oregon death records are restricted for 50 years following a person's death, but here are a couple of web pages that might help you. Start with http://www.sos.state.or.us/BlueBook/1999_2000/topic/vital/vital01.htm , which has a link to the Center for Health Statistics, which has death records for the entire state from 1903-present. The Oregon State Archives has uncertified statewide death certificates for 1903-1950. This is a great deal as the cost is only $ .25 per page plus postage, and you can simply email a request to them and send the money after you receive the certificate(s). The URL for this is http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/banners/genealogy.htm Good luck with your hunt. Beth Perry Johnston

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/153 Message Board Post: need exact death date for Alice Long, she was a long time resident of Hood River but died in Portland, OR Thanks Veronica Mlps, MN

Surnames: Routson, Candee Virginia May Routson, 79, a longtime resident of Hood River (Oregon), died on November 18, 2001 at Brookside Manor (Hood River). She was born February 27, 1922 in Hood River to Harry and Pearl (Candee) Roulson. She graduated from Parkdale High School and then attended Albany (Oregon) College [now Lewis & Clark College] and Willamette University. She worked for Glen McPherren for several years and then worked in Records and Elections for Hood River County from 1957 until 1987. She was a member of Parkdale Community Church and the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She lived in Hood River for 40 years before moving to Parkdale (Oregon) in the 1990s and Brookside Manor in April of 2001. She enjoyed golf, bowling and gardening. Survivors include her sister, Ellen Routson, The Dalles; and brothers Bud Routson and his wife, Marge; Jerry Routson and Rick Routson and his wife, Patricia, all of Parkdale; eight nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 23, at 11 a.m. at Anderson Tribute Center. Interment will be at Upper Valley Cemetery in Parkdale. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Gorge or a charity of the donor's choice sent in care of Anderson Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Street, Hood River, Oregon 97031. The Dalles Chronicle November 21, 2001 Written permission to reprint obituary given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser

Dale and Carolee Lyddon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Tucker Road Baptist Church in Hood River (Oregon). The reception was held October 20, (2001) given by their children, Louis and Deborah Vaday of Hood River, Phil Lyddon of The Dalles, Steve and Amy Lyddon of North Bonneville and Kevin and Renee Lyddon of Parkdale (Oregon). The couple was wed October 26, 1951 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, moving to Parkdale in 1958. Then, Dale Lyddon worked for Harvey Aluminum, retiring from Northwest Aluminum after 36 years, in 1994. Carolee Lyddon worked for Diamond Fruit from 1959 to 1973, and then went to work at Columbia Gorge Center, becoming executive director in 1983. She retired as director of marketing in 1997. They also owned and operated a pear orchard on Clear Creek Road in Parkdale until 1972, when they moved to Eliot Drive in Hood River where they still reside. The Dalles Chronicle November 18, 2001 page A2 Written permission to reprint Landmarks announcement given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submited by Earline Wasser

Surnames: Mills, Spring, Shum, Davis Hallona A. "Peggy" Mills, 80, a resident of Lyle (Washington), died Tuesday, November 13, 2001, at a local care facility. She was born August 24, 1921 in South Dakota to John and Grace (Spring) Shum and came to the Northwest in 1935. She worked in the fruit packing industry in Hood River (Oregon) for a number of years prior to her marriage to Raymond J. Mills in White Salmon (Washington) on June 20, 1948. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed gardening and caring for her family in addition to crocheting, traveling to visit family, and reading. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in White Salmon. Survivors include her husband Ray, of the family home in Lyle; sons, Terry and Gary, also of Lyle; her brothers, Hilding Shum, Mission, Texas and Dr. Lyle M. Shum, of Los Osos, California; a sister, Helene Davis, Rapid City, South Dakota and grandchildren, Chris and Kevin Mills, and a great-grandson, Riley Mills. The family will observe private services of remembrance in accordance with her wishes. Arrangements were by Columbia Cremation & Burial (The Dalles, Oregon). Written permission to reprint obituary given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg//nZB.2ACE/152 Message Board Post: [Note: Article from Hood River (OR) newspaper is undated; the date of death was 5 Apr 1919]. INFLUENZA CLAIMS PINE GROVE MAN Funeral services for Homer Edgar Perry, aged 34 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Perry, of the Pine Grove district, were conducted Monday afternoon at the Anderson chapel, Rev. E. C. Newham, pastor of the Pine Grove Methodist church, officiating. Interment followed at Idlewilde cemetery. Mr. Perry was a victim of bronchial pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. He was ill less than a week. He died Saturday afternoon. In addition to his parents he is survived by the following four sisters and brother: Mrs. W. N. Wells, of Bend, and Mrs. J. B. Jackson, Mrs. Hugo Paasch, Miss Stella Perry and Ralph Perry, all of Hood River. Surnames: Perry, Jackson, Newham, Paasch, Wells

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg//nZB.2ACE/151 Message Board Post: [Note: Obituary is from a Hood River (OR) newspaper and is undated; the date of death was 12 Apr 1954]. Services were held Thursday afternoon of this week at the Anderson Funeral Home by Dr. R. A. Hutchinson for Ida Olivia Perry, 1303 Taylor street, who passed away April 12 at Hood River Community hospital. Interment was at Idlewilde cemetery. Ida Olivia Perry was born on May 6, 1865, at York, Pa. She came to Hood River Valley 52 years ago with her husband [W. V. Perry] who preceeded her in death. Survivors include a son, Ralph Perry, Hood River; daughters, Mrs. Mae Jackson, Mrs. Grace Paasch and Mrs. Stella Drake, all Hood River, and Mrs. Nellie Wells, Bend; a brother, William Hengst, now living in Oklahoma; a sister, Mrs. Ann King, Hood River; 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. [Note: Another son, Homer Edgar Perry, died in 1919].