Delores was a wife, mother, grandmother and one heck of a raffle ticket saleslady. She was well known and loved by many people, but especially by her family. Many thanks to the Parkdale (Oregon) Fire Department Rescue and EMT's (Emergency Medical Technicians). They worked tirelessly trying to revive her. I have no doubt they did everything possible. Many friends have come forward and flooded our family with cards, letters, food, phone calls, visits, flowers, well wishes, love, donations to charities and condolence. I don't know what we would have done without them. I'd especially like to thank the Hood River (Oregon) Elks Club to include the management, staff, officers, trustees, members and spouses. They made our entire family feel like members of the Elks family. I'd also like to thank the Hood River Valley Adult Center, the Parkdale Veteran's of Foreign Wars and the American Legion for their many cards and condolences. A special thanks to Fireman Rod Blumenthal for staying until our daughter arrived. There are so many people to thank that helped us in one way or another we may have missed. If so, please forgive us. We do thank you all. Ed Kelly and family. The Dalles Chronicle October 1, 2002 Page A11 Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.oregonlive.com/cc/genealogy Historic The Dalles Days Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2002. The Dalles, Oregon