LENNY SCHALK
Eldon Leonard Schalk Jr., died on Wednesday, July 2, 2003. He was 38 years old.
Mr. Schalk was born in Astoria, Ore., on May 1, 1965, the son of Eldon and Sharon (Vosika) Schalk. He lived in Astoria, Seaside and then Knappa as a child, then moved to Underwood with his family in 1972. In 1984, he graduated from Columbia High School, where he was a standout athlete. On July 28, 1984, he married Kim Beckwith.
Mr. Schalk worked for SDS Lumber Company until eight years ago, at which time he began working for Coca-Cola Enterprises in The Dalles, Ore., where he was district manager.
He enjoyed golfing, elk hunting, hiking and working in his yard. He loved sports and had a lot of respect for other people. Above all, he was proud of his family and loved and respected them beyond measure.
Survivors include wife, Kim, White Salmon; daughter Sharlene Schalk, White Salmon; son Eric Schalk, Killeen, Texas; parents Eldon and Sharon Schalk, Underwood; sister Judith Irene Bean, Vancouver; two nieces, one nephew and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by sister Lori on April 15, 1967 and grandson Kody Schalk.
A memorial service for Mr. Schalk was held at Henkle Middle School in White Salmon on Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at 4 p.m., with a reception following in the Henkle Middle School small gym.
Memorials may be made to a fund created in Mr. Schalk's name, in care of Gardner Funeral Home, P.O. Box 390, White Salmon, Wash. 98672.
ROY RICHARDS
Roy Evert Richards died in The Dalles, Ore., on June 30, 2003, at the age of 81.
Mr. Richards was born on July 29, 1921, in Yakima, to John and Elsie (Barstow) Richards. When he was a very young boy, he moved from Yakima to Bingen. On June 29, 1942, he joined the U.S. Army, where he traveled the world and served with general Patton. On Oct. 17, 1945, he received an honorable discharge from his military service.
Mr. Richards returned to Bingen and worked as a log truck driver. He lived in Bingen until 2001, when he moved to Dallesport. For the last several months, he had lived in The Dalles.
Mr. Richards loved hunting and traveling, especially trips to Hawaii and the east coast and he really liked watching cowboy shows.
Mr. Richards is survived by his two stepdaughters Lois Herzberg, Dallesport, and Laura Koyle, Montana; three grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews and many cousins. He was preceded in death by son Roy Richards Jr.
A funeral service was held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2003, at Gardner Chapel in White Salmon. A memorial graveside service was held on Monday, July 7, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the White Salmon Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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