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Betty Jean Anderson passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 29, 1937, in Wapato, Washington, to Bessie and Charles Hess. The fourth of five children, Betty is now reunited with her sisters Mary Lou, Florence, and Kay, as well as her brother Jim. The Hess sisters were known for their beautiful singing — a gift Betty carried throughout her life.
In 1955, Betty met the love of her life, Darrel Wayne Anderson. They married and embraced the adventures of Air Force life together, living in Alaska, rural Missouri, and eventually putting down permanent roots in the Hood River Valley of Oregon. Darrel preceded her in death in 2002.
Betty and Darrel raised six children: Deborah Jean, Markham Wayne, Lonna Kay, Diana Michelle, Christopher Charles, and James Christian. Though she endured the heartbreaking loss of her son Markham, she remained closely supported by her family throughout her later years.
In 1972, the Andersons settled into their home on Eastside Road in Hood River — a warm, welcoming place filled with gardens, animals, laughter, and the steady reassurance of Betty’s familiar phrase: “Oh, honey, I love you all the same.”
After Darrel’s passing, Betty moved to Goldendale, Washington, and later to The Dalles, Oregon, where she spent her final decade surrounded by loved ones and cherished memories.
She is survived by five children, 16 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Betty now joins her son, Markham, and great-grandson, Arthur McConnell, in eternal peace.
Columbia Gorge News, Dec. 10, 2025
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