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Eleanore Mae Karlsson passed on March 23, 2026. Born March 8, 1934, she lived most of her life in Glenwood, Willard, and White Salmon, Washington.
Eleanore was an advocate of creativity. Her own creativity was inspired by learning to sew clothes in her youth. Later in life, she created girl’s active-wear, dresses with matching shorts. She set up a boutique called Miija in her home in White Salmon and made custom dresses. She loved inspiring people to sew by teaching sewing classes.
Eleanore supported the creativity of her loved ones. She ensured that dance, art classes and piano lessons were options for her daughter and son, even if she had to drive to Portland, and she encouraged her husband to pursue his interest in photography. “Eleanore’s Preschool,” 1983-1988, nurtured creative play, art activities and getting along with others. Her father-in -law, John Karlsson, became the impetus to start Mountain View Residence for Seniors. Eleanore was dedicated to taking care of the elderly with respect and kindness for 25 years.
Eleanore adored her immediate family: her parents Elmer and Effie Lofgren, brother Bill, son Kris, husband Erick Karlsson, granddaughters Molly and Hannah, daughter Tina and son-in-law Peter Benson. Eleanore’s friends became part of her family. She was a humanist, curious about people and a storyteller.
Eleanore died in her home supported by family and friends. Thank you, Katina Mann, Karl Swanson, Gale Wahner, Peggy Grebstad and Toni Stencil, and the amazing support of Hospice of the Gorge.
Columbia Gorge News, April 15
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