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. Marys 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 1960s 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