ELDON GARRETT
On Dec. 24, 2006, Eldon "Mack" Garrett died in Yakima at the age of 91. He was born to Clyde and Jessie (Finch) Garrett in Gravity, Iowa, on Dec. 5, 1915.
ELDON GARRETT
On Dec. 24, 2006, Eldon "Mack" Garrett died in Yakima at the age of 91. He was born to Clyde and Jessie (Finch) Garrett in Gravity, Iowa, on Dec. 5, 1915.
As a young man, Mr. Garrett left Iowa and came west, searching for a better life. Once established, he sent for the rest of his family. Mr. Garrett served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on Dec. 1, 1944. He was a long-time employee for Broughton Lumber Company. He loved hunting and fishing in his spare time.
Mr. Garrett is survived by his granddaughters Sarah Garrett and Sheryl Obermeit; brother Orie Garrett; nephews Vernon Garrett and Everett Garrett; and two great grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aileen (Lane) Garrett; two infant daughters, and son Jim.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, 2006, at the White Salmon Cemetery.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.gardnerfh.com.
LEOLA FINK
Leola May Fink was born in Dade City, Fla., on Aug. 30, 1927, to Orville G. and Irma Bechtelheimer, and first came to Klickitat County in 1947, residing her last years in Bingen until her passing on Dec. 26, 2006.
She was preceded in death by her husband Orin, son Jeffery, and grandson Shane.
She is survived by sons Jim, Michael and Scott; daughters Sandra, Sharon, Ramona, Rebecca, Nina, Norma, Shelly and Nanette. She had 32 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and one recent great, great-grandchild.
She enjoyed cooking, visiting the Oregon Coast with her daughters, family and friends, her dog Penny, and long phone calls with her sister Ella, who lives in Florida.
There will be a Celebration of Life gathering for family and friends on Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Gorge Club, located at the Hood River Inn.
Memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Fink to the medical fund account for her granddaughter Emmalee Ann Wood, in care of Riverview Savings Bank, PO Box 1338, Whtie Salmon, Wash. 98672.
Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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