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Dorothy Elizabeth Banes Wiley, 98, former resident of The Dalles, Ore., died at her son’s home in San Marcos, Calif., Dec. 19, 2022. She was born in Sigourney, Iowa, Sept. 12, 1924, the youngest of five children to Chester and Sadie (Bair) Banes.
She married Dick Wiley on Dec. 31, 1944, in Sigourney. After living many years there, they moved to The Dalles in 1968 with their daughter, Carol, to be near the Wiley relatives. Their adult sons, Don and Randy, were living on their own.
Here in The Dalles, Dick and Dorothy purchased and operated Columbia Travel until 1987. It gave them an opportunity to travel to many places around the world. They were members of the United Church of Christ, Congregational. They enjoyed played bridge with their couples’ bridge club.
After Dick’s death in 2002, Dorothy continued to play with four women’s clubs. Dorothy belonged to PEO, Chapter E J. She was known for her kindness, her delicious pies and love for friends and family.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Don. She is survived by Carol, Randy (Connie) and her adult grandchildren T.C., Kyle, Angela, Sadie, Amanda, Melanie, Ryan, and Nathan, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
A memorial Service for Dorothy will be held at 1 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 4, at the UCCC, 111 Fifth St., The Dalles.
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When my boys were little, every year at Christmas Dorothy would give me $20 to get them something from her. They always looked forward to showing her what they got.
R.I.P. Auntie Dorothy. I know you are with Uncle and all the Wiley's back playing bridge in Heaven. Many, many fond memories of growing up with all the fun family gatherings and times at your house. I remember the bridge games with you and Uncle , Uncle Gib, Auntie Peg, Auntie Gina and my Mom Marilyn. All of you always having fun and all the smiles on your faces. Remember at your house one time us kids putting on a news skit with a recorder and singing. You and Uncle always taking me out to ride horses with Carol. A one time trip to Salem for the State Fair. Heaven recieved a very special angel and I know you will continue to watch over Carol and the grandchildren. Love and Prayers sent .
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When my boys were little, every year at Christmas Dorothy would give me $20 to get them something from her. They always looked forward to showing her what they got.
R.I.P. Auntie Dorothy. I know you are with Uncle and all the Wiley's back playing bridge in Heaven. Many, many fond memories of growing up with all the fun family gatherings and times at your house. I remember the bridge games with you and Uncle , Uncle Gib, Auntie Peg, Auntie Gina and my Mom Marilyn. All of you always having fun and all the smiles on your faces. Remember at your house one time us kids putting on a news skit with a recorder and singing. You and Uncle always taking me out to ride horses with Carol. A one time trip to Salem for the State Fair. Heaven recieved a very special angel and I know you will continue to watch over Carol and the grandchildren. Love and Prayers sent .
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