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