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Sheila Kathleen (Trihy) Rhoades was born on Nov. 18, 1944, in Omaha Nebraska. She was raised in Grand Island Nebraska by her two loving parents, Art and Peggy Trihy.
A student at Central Catholic high school, she was a majorette, cheerleader and an avid swimmer, winning several medals.
While attending college in Omaha, she met her husband, Steve Rhoades, who was serving in the Air Force. Together, they eventually returned to Steve’s hometown of Hood River, Oregon, where they raised their four children, Willie, Barb, Angie (Scott) and Cat (Monty). They were married for 62 wonderful years.
She was active in the community, helping coach several softball teams, was a trophy winning bowler and was active in the Elks Lodge with her husband Steve.
She was an expert cross stitcher and a voracious reader. She loved to travel the country and see and experience new things. Her favorite place to relax and have fun was at the Oregon coast. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She had a warm heart, great sense of humor, beautiful smile.
She is beloved and will be missed by her entire family, including her husband Steve; her brother-in-law Bill (Coralee); her four children; seven grandchildren, Kristopher, Andrew (Sage), Jessica (Austin), Dustin, Claire (Micah), Annaka (John) and Grace; and two beautiful great-grandchildren, Judith and Avalon. Also, her extended family in Indiana and Nebraska.
She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, aunt, sister, cousin, friend and coworker. We are all grateful for our time with her!
A celebration of life will be held for Sheila will be held at 1 p.m. on April 4 at Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.
Columbia Gorge News, April 1, 2026
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