Surnames: Lindsay, Clary, Smith, Balch, Lyden, Goodlin Geneva E. Lindsay, 96, a former resident of The Dalles, died October 5, 2003 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. She was born June 4, 1907 in Syracuse, Nebraska to Fred Brantley Davis and Lula Clary Davis. She was a 1924 graduate of Syracuse High School and had attended the University Of Nebraska. She was a public school teacher for many years. When she first started teaching, she taught all grades in a one-room school house. Later she taught high school chemistry and physics, but eventually found her true calling in teaching music to primary school children. She was a trained soprano and sang solos for church choirs. She also taught Piano and passed on her love of music to her children. Survivors include one daughter, Susan Lyden and her husband, John Smith, Lake Oswego [Oregon]; son, Bruce Lindsay and his wife, Laura Simon, State College, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Camden Lindsay, State College; John Lyden, Trinidad, Colorado; and Johanna Goodlin, Marysville, California; And five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Dylan Brantley Balch-Lindsay, who Died in 2002. Funeral services were private. Burial was at Meyer Cemetery, Benner Township, Pennsylvania. Memorials may be made to the Centre Crest Nursing Home, 502 East Howard Street, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823. The Dalles Chronicle October 7, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Have fun customizing MSN Messenger — learn how here! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_customize

Surnames: Turner, Cobb, Lynch, Etchison Elizabeth “Betty” Helen Turner, 88, a resident of The Dalles, died at the local Hospital Saturday, October 4, 2003. She was born July 13, 1915, in Portland, the older of two children to Harmon J. And Caroline (Cobb) Lynch. She was raised in Portland and graduated from Girls Poly High School. She married Ralph H. Turner on August 31, 1940, in Portland, and they lived in Portland. After he retired, they moved to Salem [Oregon] in the mid 1970’s and Her husband died February 4, 1987. She moved to The Dalles on August 1, 2000. She was a member of United Methodist Church and enjoyed homemaking, cooking, Knitting, the outdoors, gardening and fishing. She is survived by two sons, James L. and his wife, Christy Turner, The Dalles; Mike and his wife, Maggie Turner, Portland; five grandchildren, Benjamin, Amy, Katy, Vanessa, Chanel; four great-grandchildren, Harmony, Ethan, Connor, Dylan And one sister, Patricia Etchison, Beaverton [Oregon]. By her request, no services will be held. Cremation was held at The Dalles Win- Quatt Crematory with Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of Arrangements. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. The Dalles Chronicle October 7, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Make your home warm and cozy this winter with tips from MSN House & Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx

Surnames: Mauser, Maher, Roads, Bott Karl Douglas Mauser, 50, a resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died in an auto Accident in Camas, Washington, Saturday, October 4, 2003. He was born August 12, 1953, in The Dalles, the third of four children to Kent And Harriet (Maher) Mauser. He attended St. Mary’s Academy and graduated from The Dalles High School in the class of 1971. After high school he attended Mt. Hood Community College, Portland Community College and ITT Technical School in Arizona. He lived and worked in Portland, Aberdeen, Washington, and Albany [Oregon], Before moving to Hot Springs in 1998 and had just returned to Portland. He was a member of the Catholic Church, and the I.E.E. Engineers. He enjoyed Computers, music, home projects, woodworking, traveling and boating. He is survived by his wife Cathi Marie (Roads) Mauser, Hot Springs, whom he Married August 28, 1982, in Aberdeen; his son, Jeff Mauser, Bend [Oregon]; His parents, Kent and Harriet Mauser, The Dalles; two brothers, Steve Mauser, Dallas, Texas; Kirk Mauser, Eugene [Oregon]; and his sister, Corinne Bott, Newberg [Oregon]. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home with Reverend Todd Unger officiating. Cremation was held at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory with Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 380 SE Spokane Street, #110, Portland, Oregon 97202. The Dalles Chronicle October 7, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

Surnames: Wallace, Gribbon, Kaczka, McIntyre, Bachellor William F. “Pal” Wallace, 84, died in Redmond [Oregon] on October 3, 2003 Of natural causes. He was born July 3, 1919 in Vancouver, Washington to Will and Rose (Gribbon) Wallace. He spent the majority of his life as a wheat and cattle rancher in Sherman County. He also enjoyed traveling, fishing, motorcycles and gardening. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Margaret “Maggie”; daughters, Mary Wallace, Redmond; Casey Wallace, Dallas [Oregon]; a son, Michael Wallace, Coos Bay [Oregon]; grandchildren, Will Wallace, Mary and Eli Kaczka. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Virginia McIntyre and Shirley Bachellor. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Central Oregon Home Health and Hospice of Bend [Oregon] or the Sherman County Museum of Moro [Oregon]. Arrangements are in care of Autumn Funerals. The Dalles Chronicle October 7, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Have fun customizing MSN Messenger — learn how here! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_customize

Surnames: Shotwell, Stroup, Pirtle, Parker, Croy, Reagan, Pierce A memorial tribute service will be held Monday, October 6, at 2 p.m. for Edna Mae Shotwell at the Hood River [Oregon] Church of Christ (1512 Tucker Road) in Hood River. She was born March 29, 1942 to Ira and Fern (Stroup) Pirtle in Phoenix, Arizona. She died in Parkdale [Oregon] on October 1, 2003 at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer. As a girl she lived in the Portland/Vancouver [Washington] area. She attended Elementary and junior high in Vancouver, and high school at Columbia Christian Academy in Portland. She graduated from Wy’East High School in Odell [Oregon] in 1960. She later Attended Texas Christian University, Abilene Christian University, and Columbia Christian College. On August 23, 1959 she married Silas Shotwell in Vancouver. They were married for 44 years. In the early 1960s the Shotwells lived on G Street in The Dalles and served as a Ministry team at the Church of Christ in this city. She loved to read, cook, sew, and travel. She loved her family and always put Them first in her life. She was an active member of the Machine Embroiderers of Oregon and Washington (M.E.O.W) and also sang with Sweet Adelines. She was a devout Christian. In addition to working with her husband in church Ministry, they counseled ministers and missionaries in a program called Safety Net and operated a retreat center in Parkdale named “Higher Ground.” They were Also a “presenting couple” in Marriage Encounter. She authored articles for Christian magazines and was a frequent speaker at Retreats and Lectureships. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Silas Shotwell, Parkdale; five children: Suzanne Parker and Nathan Shotwell, both of Los Angeles [California]; Jeff Shotwell, Decatur, Texas; Sarah Croy, Salem [Oregon]; and Meagan Shotwell, Parkdale; seven grandchildren; her father, Ira Pierle, Vancouver, a brother, Rosco Pirtle, Vancouver; and two sisters, Sandra Reagan and Nancy Pierce, both Of Vancouver; nieces and nephews and a host of friends around the world. Memorial contributions in her name may be given to National Church Growth, and Sent to Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Road, Hood river, Oregon 97031. The Dalles Chronicle October 3, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Worried about inbox overload? Get MSN Extra Storage now! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es

Surnames: Iverson, Goble, Fraley, Nickolson, Moyer, Wheeler, Alman, Root Donald Gustava Iverson, 91, Tygh Valley [Oregon], died at the local hospital On Wednesday, October 1, 2003. He was born October 14, 1911, in Riverton, Nebraska, the third of eight children To Pete and Mary (Goble) Iverson. He moved to the southern Wasco County area in the late 1920s and worked in Maupin [Oregon] at a service garage. He also worked as a bridge watcher prior to World War II and served in the Army during that war. Mr. Iverson married Alma Fraley April 6, 1940, in White Salmon [Washington]. After the war, they settled in Tygh Valley and he worked at the mill until the Late 1950s. He started with the Oregon State Highway Department in 1962, Retiring in the mid 1970s. He enjoyed various outdoor activities including gardening, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his son, Gareld L. and his wife, Sandra Iverson, Maupin; Six grandchildren, Kenneth E. Nickolson; Martha Ann Moyer; Pam Ann Wheeler; Katrina Ann Alman; Darrin Allen Iverson; Ann Marie Iverson; numerous great- Great and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hattie Root, The Dalles; Elsie Fraley, St. Helens, Oregon; two brothers, Bernard Iverson; Merlyn Iverson, Both of Wamic [Oregon] and numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing visitation will be Sunday, October 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. and Monday from 9 to noon at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Threemile Road Monday, October 6, 2003, at 1 p.m. with Asa Jenson officiating. Spencer, Libby And Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Tygh Valley Fire Department, Old Hwy 197, Tygh Valley, Oregon. The Dalles Chronicle October 3, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

Inmate Dies in Klickitat Jail The death of a 49-year-old man who died in the Klickitat County [Washington] Jail on September 30 [2003] is still under investigation. Glen Earl Spaulding died in the jail on September 30. He had been booked into the jail for driving while under the influence of Alcohol and/or drugs, according to a press release from the Klickitat County Sheriff’s office. During a routine bed check, he was discovered unresponsive. Medics arrived on The scene and determined that Spaulding was deceased. The preliminary investigation indicates no sign of foul play regarding the Death. The Klickitat County Coroner’s office and the Sheriff’s office detective Division is continuing the investigation. The Dalles Chronicle October 3, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Make your home warm and cozy this winter with tips from MSN House & Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx

Surnames: Mobley, Slaughter, Dunlap, Coelsch, Callahan Verne Edward Mobley, 91, a resident of Madras [Oregon] and a former resident of Kent [Oregon], died September 29 at an assisted living center. He was born May 29, 1912 in Goldendale [Washington] to Victor and Pearl (Slaughter) Mobley. He married Margaret (Dunlap) Mobley on October 23, 1935 in Goldendale. He was a rancher in the Shaniko [Oregon] area from 1943 until 1972 when he And his wife moved to Antelope [Oregon]. While in Antelope, he served as mayor for approximately two years. In 1982 the couple returned to Kent, and remained until they moved to Madras In October of 2001. He belonged to the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association as well as the Odd Fellows Lodge. He enjoyed being with his family and had a fondness for music. Survivors include his wife, his children and their spouses, Verne and Pat Mobley, Kent; Keith and Diane Mobley, Dufur [Oregon]; Ronald and Jan Mobley, West Linn [Oregon]; Donald and Linda Mobley, Madras; and Krista and Leo Coelsch, Moro [Oregon]; brother, Merle Mobley, Forest Grove [Oregon]; sister, Edna Callahan, Yakima {Washington]; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. His daughter, Mary, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 5, at 1:30 p.m. at East Cascade Assisted Living Center Building A, 175 N.E. 16th Street in Madras. Final disposition will be private. Memorials may be made to the Sherman County Historical Society, Moro, Oregon 97039. Arrangements are by Bel Air Colonial Funeral Home in Madras. The Dalles Chronicle October 1, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work — and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx

Miller, Munnell, Smith, Thoreson, Hagman, Sayers, Frey, Silva Martina Gene Miller, 70, a resident of The Dalles, died at a Portland hospital Tuesday, September 24, 2003. She was born September 22, 1933, in Red Lake, Minnesota, the second of seven Children to Charles Lewis and Alice Marie (Munnell) Smith. She grew up in Redby, Minnesota. She moved to Portland in the early 1960s and married Leroy Gilbert Thoreson In 1965, in Vancouver, Washington. They moved to Tygh Valley [Oregon] in the Late 1960s and lived there until 1984. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and Chippewa Indian Tribe in Minnesota. She worked many years as a CNA [certified nursing assistant] for Valley Vista Nursing Home [The Dalles]. She enjoyed spending time with her Family, especially her grandchildren; playing bingo, reading, crocheting and Indian Pow Wows. She is survived by four children, Ruth Adele Smith, Deerwood, Minnesota; Nancy Lynn Hagman, Bemidji, Minnesota; Keith Douglas Smith and Kevin Lee Thoreson, Both of The Dalles; 10 grandchildren; four brothers, Myron Louis Smith and his Wife, Teresa, Redby, Minnesota; Robert William Sayers and his wife, Nancy, Bloomington, Minnesota; Joseph Raymond Smith, Pendleton [Oregon]; Kenneth Leo Smith, the Dalles; two sisters, Dorothy (Dottie) Louise Frey, The Dalles; Barbara Marie Silva, Salem [Oregon] and several nieces and nephews. She was Preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Viewing visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5, from 2 to 5:00 p.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home. An interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Portland Skyline Memorial. The Dalles Chronicle October 1, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work — and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx

Surnames: Gardner, Shoemaker, Titus, Menzel, Uhalde, Voss Udena Marie Gardner, 74, a longtime resident of The Dalles and Dufur [Oregon], Died at the local hospital following a sudden illness on Monday, September 29, 2003. She was born February 27, 1929, in Snoqualmie Falls, Washington, the youngest Of three children to John and Udena Marie (Shoemaker) Titus. She was raised and Attended schools in the Seattle [Washington] area. She and her husband, Jean Uhalde moved to Dufur in the early 1960’s. She later Married Robert L. Gardner in 1976, and they moved to The Dalles in 1977. After his retirement, they moved to Maryhill [Washington] and back to The Dalles In 2000. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge in Dufur and enjoyed her family, bowling, and Life. She is survived by her husband Robert Gardner, The Dalles; daughters, Terri and Her husband, Ed Menzel, Pacific, Washington; Sandy Uhalde, Portland; sons, Mike Voss, Auburn, Washington; Don Uhalde and his wife, Carmagene, Dufur; Steve Uhalde and his wife Kathy, The Dalles; stepsons, Robert and James Gardner, both Of Maryhill; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Don, and a son, Terry, in 1982. Viewing visitation will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 1, from 2 to 7 p.m. and on Thursday, from 9 to 12:00 noon. Graveside services will be held at The Dalles Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights Road on Thursday, October 2, 2003 at 1 p.m. Asa Jenson will be Officiating. Memorials may be made to Home At Last Animal Friends, P.O. Box 390, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. The Dalles Chronicle October 1, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

IVERSON, Donald G. 91, a resident of Tygh Valley [Oregon], died at the local hospital on Wednesday, October 1, 2003. (Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home). The Dalles Chronicle October 1, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Worried about inbox overload? Get MSN Extra Storage now! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es

BURROWS, J.N. "Scotty", 82, a resident of The Dalles, died at his home on Tuesday, September 30, 2003. (Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home). The Dalles Chronicle October 1, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work — and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx

A Sweetheart of a Soldier Former Cherry Sweetheart Now Searches for WMD in Iraq Patriotic New Mom Finds Faith Helps Her Through By Kathy Gray of The Chronicle Front Page [TEXT ONLY] Photo: Former Cherry Sweetheart Rebekah Duman, nor Rebeka Florence, stands guard At Uday Palace in Baghdad Photo: Rebekah Florence stands ready to use her machine gun in needed. Below: her portrait as 1997 Cherry Sweetheart. In the deserts of Iraq, a former Cherry Sweetheart seeks out weapons of mass destruction. Rebekah Joy Florence, better known to The Dalles residents as Rebekah Duman, 1997 Northwest Cherry Sweetheart, is part of the Iraqi Survey Group. The Goal of this heavily trained and armed group of civilians and soldiers is to Dismantle and eliminate weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Florence is the Daugther of Deniese Sajdak of The Dalles. She is stationed in Baghdad at the former palace of Uday Hussein, once Known as Victory Palace, now bearing the name Camp Slayer. “This was Uday Hussein’s palace before the first bombs fell over Baghdad,” explained Florence in a letter. “There is a big plaque on the main palace building entrance that declares victory over the U.S. in the Iran/Iraq Gulf War.” Florence is part of a Mobile Collection Team (MCT) that goes out on Daily missions to seek out WMD. “Part of our job is to search for documents and/or chemicals in laboratories and homes that may affect or pertain to any WMD,” Florence wrote. “We find clues and small pieces of proof every day. We are soldiers and we are trained to kill – if necessary. However, unless we are aggressed upon, we do not fire our weapons.” Small groups opposed to the coalition forces continue to launch rocket- Propelled grenades and mortars at convoys and around Baghdad, Florence wrote. However, the attacks are declining in number and frequency. “The once friendly Iraqi people that once greeted us with ‘We love America’ and ‘I love you!’ and ‘Bush Good! Saddam Bad!’ are beginning to feel the strain of still having a strong military force roam their streets and land.” She wrote. “They are not quite as friendly and are beginning to frown and fold their arms across their chests when we pass by.” Regardless, Florence remains committed to her role in the war, says her Mother. “She’s pretty much at peace,” Sajdak said. Florence joined the Army a month after her reign as 1997 Northwest Cherry Sweetheart. She was active during high school, also serving on one of the first Youth Action Councils for the Wasco County Commission on Children and Families. Her mother occasionally thinks about the contrast. “From that moment when she was riding down the street in her beautiful gown, two months later she was crawling under tracer bullets in the mud and rushing dummies with bayonets,” Sajdak said. Florence, the oldest of five children, was the first member of the Duman Family to join the military. “She’s always been very patriotic,” said Sajdak. “She really believes in what she’s doing.” However, she’s not the last of her siblings to serve her country, Sajdak Noted. Sajdak’s son, Peter Duman, is stationed at the Naval Air Station on Whidbey Island. Esther Duman Sizemore is also in the Navy, also deployed in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Daniel Duman serves in the National Guard. The youngest Duman sibling, Chris, is still at The Dalles High School, and Hopes to be an airplane pilot, but is undecided on the military or civilian route. “However, he did comment that he felt he wouldn’t be doing his duty (if he didn’t serve in the military),” Sajdak said. Florence was stationed at Fort Riley Kansas from 1998 to 2001, working As the Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Operations Specialist. “I ran an NBC room, which is an office or section in the Army unit or company that is in charge of all NBC training, issuing and supplying for that unit,” Duman wrote. She also worked with the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Program at the base, eventually becoming post president. The program is geared toward improving the life, welfare and morale of Single soldiers. Sajdak considers it an important contribution. “She built it up from basically nothing to being very active.” It was a single soldier at Fort Riley in 1998 that she met her future Husband, Ronald Florence of Concord, Georgia. “I met my to-be husband at the post roller skating rink,” she said. “We both worked there as volunteers and we fell in love.” That same year, Ronald Florence got out of the Army and returned to Georgia, but the two kept up their courtship at a distance. In July 2000, the pair were married on the same skating rink – wearing Roller skates. Florence remained at Fort Riley until July 2001, when she left active duty And moved to Georgia to be with her husband. In Georgia, she joined the U.S. Army Reserves. “I became the NBC recom NCO (noncommissioned officer) with the 587th Service Company from Fort Gilliam Georgia,” Florence wrote. She also became a new mother, giving birth to Bradley Sean Florence on November 26, 2001. Throughout her active-duty Army career, Florence had remained stationed in The United States, but on March 31 of this year, she was activated with the 314th Chemical Company in support of Operation Enduring Freedon. “On April 24th, we deployed from Fort Benning Georgia,” she Florence wrote. “We arrived in Kuwait 16 hours later on May 11th, Mother’s Day, we traveled 375 miles in Humvees, smoke vehicles and five-ton trucks to what was called Victory Palace, Baghdad.” It was during that trip that Florence came to terms with her purpose in Iraq, her mother said. “At every village, all the little children would run out and beg for food,” Sajdak related. “She told me ‘That’s why I’m here and I’m really glad’”. The palace where she’s stationed, now Camp Slayer, was once a beautiful Place, Florence wrote. “Surrounding lakes and palm trees with dates growing on them, and fig trees, make the place look more like a resort than a home. The buildings are beautifully decorated with all marble floors and huge, extravagant chandeliers.” The palace contrasts harshly with the conditions in other parts of the city. “It is a very sad fact to see the Iraqi people pushing around little donkey-drawn carts, collecting any spare metal they can find so they can sell it to survive, and living in blown up little stone buildings – living in dirt and dust and heat.” “It boggles the mind to see how they lived compared to the wealth and riches the Hussein family stole from them. This alone makes our cause completely justified.” Far away from her family, husband and baby, Florence relies heavily on her Faith to see her through, Sajdak said. “She’s taken it on herself to read the Bible all the way through,” Sajdak said. “She has strength of faith and she feels like she’s got a bubble of protection around her.” While other reservists have recently received word that their duty hitches Have been extended, Florence says she will be in Iraq until her job is done. “We will be here, doing our job, until we are satisfied that we have found all there is to be found.” In the meantime, her husband has also received word that he is being Called back to active duty, Sajdak said. He expects to be called to Afghanistan sometime soon. The Dalles Chronicle September 14, 2003. 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Surnames: Bayer, Carver, Letellier, Donnigan, Flores Virginia Hazel Bayer, 80, a resident of Wasco [Oregon]. Died at a care facility In The Dalles, on Wednesday, September 10, 2003. She was born April 16, 1923, in Roundup, Montana, the older of two children to LaVerne and Hazel Carver. She grew up in Roundup and graduated from Roundup High School in 1941. After graduation she moved to California, where she went to Secretarial school and subsequently worked as a school secretary. She married her high school beau, George Letellier in 1945. During their Marriage they moved frequently and lived in Washington, Idaho, South Dakota, Wyoming, Thailand and Nicaragua. One of the things they enjoyed doing was square Dancing. George preceded her in death in 1978. Shortly after moving to Goldendale [Washington], she met Frank Bayer when he Chaperoned a date Virginia had with a friend of his. She and Frank hit it off And were married November 1979 in Goldendale. They both loved to square dance And continued dancing well into their 70’s. They moved to Wasco in 1981, Virginia said that was the longest she lived in one place since her childhood. Frank died in November 1999. Virginia is survived by her brother, Vern Carver, Puyallup, Washington; step- Children, Julia Donnigan, West Linn [Oregon]; Bryon Bayer, Grants Pass [Oregon] And Helen Flores, Grass Valley [Oregon], 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 3 nieces, 2 great nephews and a great niece. Funeral services will be held at Wasco Church of Christ at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, with Pastor Jerry Krewson officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery in Goldendale. Smith Callaway Chapel Is in care of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, 751 Myrtle Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058, American Cancer Society, 2120 First Avenue North, Seattle, Washington 08109 or Sherman County Museum, P.O. Box 173, Moro, Oregon 97039. The Dalles Chronicle September 14, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Take advantage of our limited-time introductory offer for dial-up Internet access. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

Surnames: Starkey, Howell, Ellison, Scharich, Meyers, Johnson, Davis Verle Starkey, 82, a former resident of The Dalles, died on September 22, 2003. He was born December 21, 1920 in Fullerton, Nebraska and moved to The Dalles in 1929. During World War II he served in the Navy in the South Pacific. He moved to Portland in 1949 and was a maintenance machinist and welder for Tektronix for 28 years. He married Evelene Howell in 1949. Survivors include his wife, daughters, Kay Ellison and Wendy Scharich; brother, Keith Starkey; sisters, Theora Meyers, Eva Johnson and Alice Davis and four Grandchildren. Memorial services were held in Beaverton [Oregon] on September 25. Memorials may be made to The American Parkinson Disease Association in Los Angeles. The Dalles Chronicle September 30, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com

Memorial services for G. Edwin “Ed” Spangler, 80, who died on September 21, 2003 At a Portland hospital, will be held at the First Christian Church in The Dalles On Saturday, October 4, at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Lynn Taylor presiding. A full obituary ran in The Chronicle earlier [September 23, 2003]. Arrangements are by Columbia Cremation & Burial The Dalles Chronicle September 30, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Have fun customizing MSN Messenger — learn how here! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_customize

Surnames: Peterson, Mitchell, Knowles, Mason, Burke, Eugene, Horn, Jungenburg, Wisner Odessie Faye Peterson, 79, a long-time resident of Wamic [Oregon] died September 23, 2003 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in October 6, 1929 in Osceola, Missouri. In 1955 she married Carl Peterson. She was active in many projects in Wamic and Wasco County and was a member of The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Barlow Gate Grange, Senior Potlatch, Barlow Trail Garden Club and Wamic Historical Society. She also served As a board member of the Wamic church and drove the Senior Bus. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Carl Peterson; daughters Susan Mitchell, Alice Knowles and Samantha Mason, stepdaughter Elaine Burke and Stepsons Dean Peterson and Tom Peterson; sister Lula Eugene, Twila Horn and Sandra Jungenburg; brother Lawrence Wisner; numerous grandchildren, great- Grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at the Barlow Gate Grange on Saturday, October 4 At 1 p.m. with a potluck to follow. Remembrances may be made to Wamic Community Church or a church youth group of Choice. Family Memorial is in charge of arrangements. The Dalles Chronicle September 28, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work — and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx

Surnames: Burns, Firkins, Zimmerman, Hagopian Vicki Sue Zimmerman Burns, 44, a former resident of The Dalles and a resident Of Federal Way, Washington, died in Federal Way of a sudden illness, Thursday, September 18, 2003. She was born September 5, 1959, in Pomeroy, Washington, the second of three Children to Oscar Rudolph and Berda Irene (Firkins) Zimmerman. She grew up in The Dalles. She was an account receivable administrator for a wholesale distributor, a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed spending Time with her family. She is survived by her sons, Mike and Nicholas Burns, Loon Lake, Washington; Her sister, Penny Hagopian and her husband, Michael, Fresno, California, and Extended family, LaVern Gustafson and her family, The Dalles. She was preceded In death by her parents and her sister, Debra Ann Zimmerman. Viewing visitation will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, September 26, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 27 at 3 p.m. at The Dalles Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights Road, with Bishop Jason R. Corey Officiating. Remembrances may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, c/o Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home. The Dalles Chronicle September 26, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Expand your wine savvy — and get some great new recipes — at MSN Wine. http://wine.msn.com

Surnames: Tanner Leonard J. Tanner, 83, a resident of The Dalles, died at a local care facility Saturday, September 13, 2003. He was born June 3, 1920, in Portland, and was raised at the St. Mary’s Home for Boys in Beaverton [Oregon]. He joined the Oregon National Guard and was called into active duty during World War II, serving in Papua, New Guinea. After the service, he moved to Wamic [Oregon] and worked for White River Ranch. In the late 1960’s he started work as a heavy equipment operator with Cody Logging, where he worked until his retirement. He enjoyed bowling, the outdoors and fishing. He is survived by his good friends, Wanda and Vince Aszman of Gresham [Oregon]. Private cremation was held at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory with Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. The Dalles Chronicle September 26, 2003. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com

Surnames: Watkins, Collins, Sanchey, Fink Amya Madison Watkins, 2 œ, a resident of The Dalles, died at her home from Complications of Kabuki Syndrome, on Tuesday, September 16, 2003. She was born November 15, 2000, in Goldendale [Washington] to Karla A. Watkins And Dustin M. Collins. Amya is survived by her parents, her brother, Michael J.J. Watkins and sister, Sidni Florence Watkins, all of The Dalles; her grandparents, Victor and Lorri Collins and Michael and Florence Watkins, great grandparents, George and Charlotte Sanchey and Franklin and Shirley Fink, all of Klickitat [Washington]. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 18, at The Dalles IOOF Cemetery on Cherry Heights Road with Smith Callaway Chapel in care of Arrangements. The Dalles Chronicle [Date Unknown]. 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.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Make your home warm and cozy this winter with tips from MSN House & Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx