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Renée Cummings was born in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 18, 1949, and was 75 years old at the time of her passing at her Hood River, Ore., home on June 15, 2024. Renée’s dad was a pilot during World War II and retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1968. This provided Renée with the experience of living in many places in the USA as well as Japan and Spain. Renée graduated from Torrejon’ Air Base High School in Madrid, Spain, in 1967. Renée traveled throughout Europe when her classes allowed.
Renée enrolled at Oregon State University in education and in the spring of 1970, she met Paul (the love of her life) and they married in July 1972.
Renée’s first year of teaching was in St. Helens, Ore., and soon thereafter she and Paul moved to Hood River, where she taught Reading and third grade at Frankton Elementary School and then moved to May Street Elementary, where she taught first grade. After 18 years of teaching, she left education to help in her husband’s auto repair business. However, she didn’t totally leave education as she became a freelance writer producing activity books for kids and resource books for teachers and parents. At last count, she had more than 100 books in print.
Renée had a love for all animals, especially cats. She always had one or more inside cats and several outside visitors too.
As her health deteriorated, she became an avid reader, and when Paul would come home, he could usually find her on the couch with a good book. She would always share the characters and plots as they would unfold; it was always a treat.
Renée is survived by her husband of 52 years, Paul; older brother, Thomas W. Lloyd and wife, Susan; younger brother, Andrew “Andy” Lloyd; adopted son, Chuck Walston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Renée’s request, there will be no formal service as she just wanted to slip away quietly and peacefully. In Renée’s name a donation to a local animal or humane shelter can be made.
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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