Obituaries

Ms. Ritt attended Central Washington University in Ellensburg where she earned her teaching degree. She went to work for Stevenson High School, where she was the business teacher. She retired from teaching in the early 1990s. After that, she went to work at the Bridge of the Gods in the toll booth.

Ms. Ritt was a lady of prayer. She liked to read. People, kids and adults, were her hobby.

Survivors include her sister Fran Roake, Edmonds, and a nephew, Dana Franz, Alexandria, Va.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at the Carson Church of the Nazarene in Carson. Gardner Funeral Home's Columbia River Crematory handled arrangements.

GLORIA HARTMAN

Stevenson resident Gloria Ann Hartman, 58, died at her home on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005. She was born in Hood River, Ore., on Jan. 11, 1947, to Dorothy May (Talbert) and William Clarence Young.

She was raised in White Salmon, where she received her schooling. Throughout her years, she worked at many jobs including construction at Bonneville Dam, flagger, a carpenter's tender, at the confectionery in Carson, and as a dispatcher for Sprint.

Mrs. Hartman loved animals, as well as all sorts of outdoor activities such as fishing for trout, mushrooming and gardening. She was a member of the Eagles, the NRA, and the United Way for many years.

Mrs. Hartman is survived by her husband, Dave Hartman, Stevenson; daughters Jeanean Burgon, Carson, Lori Maddux, Sacramento, Calif., and DeeAnn Silva, Sacramento; sons Robert Crawford, Vancouver, Donnie Hartman, San Antonio, Texas, and David Hartman Jr., Auburn, Calif.; sisters Carolyn Wood, White Bird, Idaho, Darlene Dick, Tigard, Ore., and Leora Osborne, Sherwood, Ore.; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brother William Young Jr., who died in 1983.

A funeral service will be held at Gardner Funeral Home in White Salmon on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at 11 a.m., interment to follow at the White Salmon Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the United Way.

Condolences to the family can be made by signing the online guestbook at www.gardnerfuh.com

HAROLD LUCAS

Harold Leroy Lucas, 76, a resident of The Dalles, Ore., died in his sleep on Feb. 9, 2005.

He was born Sept. 20, 1928, in Miltona, Minn., the oldest of eight boys to Paul and Mabel (Irwin) Lucas. The family moved from Minnesota to Hood River in 1940 where he completed his education. After high school, Mr. Lucas worked as a logger in Montana. In 1960, while there, he met Margaret Brown and they later married in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. They later made their home in Hood River where he continued to work as a logger for Gehrig's Logging. He later worked for Hood River County until March of 1969 when he was injured in an industrial accident, which led to an early retirement.

Mr. Lucas was a member of Local Eagles Club 2150, where he is a past State President. He has been a member of the Eagles Club for the past 40 years in which he was an active member up until his death. Mr. Lucas loved to fish and hunt and he enjoyed gardening, especially his roses and gladiolas. He also enjoyed camping with his children and their many friends. He was well known for his Saturday nights spent watching Portland wrestling and eating jojo's with nacho cheese.

Mr. Lucas is survived by his daughter, Shannon, Silverdale, son, Jody, Longmont, Colo.; grandson, Justin, Hood River, Ore.; many nieces and nephews; several adopted "daughters." He is also survived by three sons from a previous marriage. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; brothers, Don, Dean, Wayne, Carroll and his parents.

Memorial services were held at the Eagles Club in Hood River at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, 2005. Private cremation was held at The Dalles Win-quatt Crematory with Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

WILEY HERMAN

Wiley "Mutt" Herman of Hood River, Ore., died on Feb. 9, 2005, at the age of 86.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Anderson's Tribute Center.

Mr. Herman was born in a tent on March 28, 1918, in Soper, Okla., to Robert Franklin Herman and Teria Permelia Keller Herman. He grew up on the farm down the road from many of his cousins and across the road from the girl who would later become his wife. When he was 19 he spent some time in the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC). On July 24, 1939, he married Beulah Fay Ray. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2004. He enjoyed simple pastimes like picnics at Lost Lake, searching for sand dollars on the Oregon Coast, and working in his garden. He loved to fish and hunt: once catching a 6 ft sturgeon from the banks of the Columbia River near Mosier. He was a very happy person--always laughing and smiling. He always said, "Laughter is your best medicine."

Mr. Herman has been a member of Hood River Valley Christian Church for 40 years where he served as deacon for many years. He served as part-time custodian for over 30 years and had many hours of volunteer work there. He was a past member of Hood River Elks #1507. He was a member of Midco Good Sams where he truly enjoyed camping. He served as Wagon Master and as chief fire builder with the Midco Good Sams. He was a member of the volunteers at Hood River Memorial Hospital since 1990. He was a volunteer at Hospice of the Gorge, Hood River County Museum and a Lifetime member of Hood River Adult Center.

Mr. Herman served as transportation director for Boys Scouts of Mosier for two years and co-leader of CYF Group at Mosier Christian Church for two years. His family moved to Mosier, Ore., in 1948: White Salmon, in 1962: and, then to Hood River, Ore., in 1963. He worked at many jobs over the years. However, he truly enjoyed his job as custodian at Whitson Elementary School where he retired in 1981 after 20 years of service.

Mr. Herman was an avid gardener. He and Beulah were always keeping beautiful flowers and vegetables. His peach, raspberry, blueberries and large corn patch were his pride and joy. He hated to have flowers in his garden because "you can't eat flowers." He was selfless with his vegetables (especially zucchini), giving them to family and friends.

Mr. Herman is survived by his wife, Beulah, at home in Hood River; his daughters, Roberta (Bobbi) Reisner, Hood River, Ruby Pantalone, Keizer, Ore., and Dorothy Herman and Brenda Herman and son James Herman, all three of White Salmon; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters.

Vault interment was at Idlewild Cemetery.

DON WEBER

Longtime Klickitat county resident Don Weber died at his home near BZ Corner on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005. He was 75 years old.

Mr. Weber was born in Burwell, Neb., on Jan. 15, 1930, the son of Doris L. (Williams) and Roe E. Weber.

He graduated from Burwell High School then worked for a few years hauling livestock. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on Oct. 4, 1950. He served in the Korean War, losing his leg in battle. After his honorable discharge on April 30, 1952, he rehabilitated in San Francisco. Mr. Weber soon returned to Nebraska where he farmed, raising corn and fat cattle.

On April 11, 1953, he married Marilyn J. Bumgardner. Three children were born to this union. The family moved to Glenwood in January of 1967 and he went to work as the owner and driver of log trucks. He bought his home near BZ Corner in 1968. Yet farming beckoned and after retiring from the trucking business, Mr. Weber worked for the Kreps Ranch, plowing and swathing. He loved to sit long hours in a tractor seat and his rows had to be straight.

Mr. Weber always loved his lifestyle of cattle ranching and farming and enjoyed talking with other folks about market prices. He loved watching the R.F.D channel, guitar picking and working in his yard. Always a farmer, he loved to watch things grow.

Mr. Weber is survived by his daughters Roxie Clemmer, Glenwood, and Jeane Weber, White Salmon; son Tom Weber. BZ Corner; grandchildren Sara and Chelse Weber; sister Arlene Hausauer, Chico, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother Lee Weber, who died in 1988.

A memorial service and gathering was held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in White Salmon on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005.

Gardner Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences to the Weber family can be sent by signing the online guestbook at www.gardnerfh.com.