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Bill Dale Cross of Hood River, Ore., passed away Nov. 12, 2023, in The Dalles, Ore. Bill was born Feb. 12, 1931, and was 92 years of age at the time of passing.
Bill was born in Scottsbluff, Neb., to Dale and Nellie Cross. He moved to Hood River with his parents in 1949 and after only one week, he hitchhiked back to Nebraska when he was 17 to be with his girlfriend, Betty Orde. He and Betty married in the spring of 1949 and returned to Hood River, driving a '36 Ford Coupe.
Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing billiards and Keno … he was affectionately known as “Keno Bill." He was active in the Hood River Elks Lodge and was an Honorary Life Member and held the office of treasurer.
The first job he had in Hood River was at the AGA (Apple Growers of America) Cannery. He worked two years on The Dalles Dam during its construction. He drove truck for 17 years for Lester Auto Freight and 11 years for Silver Wheels Hauling Freight. He retired from East Fork Irrigation District in 1996.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Betty; son, David; daughter-in-law, GayLynn; longtime companion, Janet Peterson; and good friend, Nita Griffith. He is survived by his sister, Donna Dishman; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and nieces, nephews and many friends.
A time to gather and remember Bill is planned for 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Hood River Elks Lodge, 304 Cascade Ave., Hood River.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
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