Surnames: Sewell, Whitaker, Walther, Espey Win "Winnie" Sewell, 74, a resident of Hood River (Oregon), died at a care center in Hood River on September 23, 2002. She was born February 22, 1928 to Harry and Bessie (Whitaker) Walther in The Dalles. She spent her childhood in The Dalles and later graduated from The Dalles High School. Once out of high school, she worked for Hudson Insurance in The Dalles. She married Bud Sewell in The Dalles on January 16, 1964. They moved to La Grande (Oregon) to work with the railroad. After living there for about 19 years, he retired and they moved to Hood River where they have lived ever since. She enjoyed recreational bowling and going to lunch and socializing with her teammates. She was a talented seamstress and made clothes for all of her family members and also enjoyed square dancing. Survivors include her husband, Bud Sewell, The Dalles; and a daughter, Linda Sewell, Husam, Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Espey, a son, Daniel, and a brother, Harry Walther II. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, in care of Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon 97031. The Dalles Chronicle October 8, 2002 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