Surnames: Evans, Helyer, Holdaway, Benge Doris May Evans, 66, a resident of The Dalles, died at her home on Saturday, March 16, 2002. She was born December 7, 1935, in Hood River (Oregon), the only child of Richard and Rua Viola (Helyer) Holdaway. She grew up in Moro (Oregon), and then lived in The Dalles. She moved to Alaska for several years in the 1970s, then Reno, Nevada, before returning to The Dalles in the late '70s. She worked as a waitress for Johnny's Cafe for numerous years. She enjoyed travel, the coast and her dogs. She is survived by her son, John D. Benge, Portland; grandsons, Jeremy and Joshua; her uncle, Jesse C. Helyer, The Dalles; cousin, Alan J. Helyer, Portland. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Benge in 1997 and her companion, Gene Bernard, March 11, 2002. Private family services will be held at a later date. Private cremation was held at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory with Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Oregon Heart Association, 1425 NE Irving #100, Portland, Oregon 97232-4201 or American Lung Association, 380 SE Spokane Street #110, Portland, Oregon 9724-7711 (digit missing in zip code). 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.