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Zelta Marie Alexander Wasson was born in The Dalles, Oregon, on Dec. 2, 1923, to Wm Dallas Alexander and Bertha Maynard Alexander. Zelta moved on to her new home in Heaven on Dec. 22, 2025. She was surrounded by her family and some very special friends at the time of her peaceful passing.
Zelta graduated from The Dalles High School while the current building was being constructed. She took part in many of the school’s activities. Mannie and Zelta were married June 6, 1943, and had two children, Monte Wasson (Jan) and Taunie (Wasson) Maske (Bill). She had five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Zelta was the first secretary for the new Wahtonka High School. She enjoyed the staff and students, many of whom have memories of her today.
One of the loves of her life was music. She could play almost any instrument by ear, she didn’t need sheet music. Mannie and Zelta enjoyed dancing and provided lessons on waltz, polka, schottische and square dancing among others. She was a great roller skater, performing exhibition performances executing difficult tricks.
She loved her life on their ranch on Browns Creek outside of The Dalles. She was always busy making their house a home and wrangling two very mischievous kids. Mannie passed away in 2001. In 2010, Zelta made the decision to move to town. She was able to live alone in her home with minimal help until September 2025.
Zelta was involved with the Senior Center since its beginning. At the age of 101, you might have seen Zelta walking to the Senior Center with her dominoes hidden in her walker knowing she would find a group to play with. Wii Bowling was a favorite and she was often the winner. The Senior Center provided her a busy social life and many friends.
In her 102 years with us, Zelta led a very busy and happy life. There is a quote, “There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.” That quote describes Zelta as she did leave a big imprint on this world touching the lives of so many people. She was feisty and lived an amazing life on her own terms to the very end! Zelta will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be given in the form of donations to The Mid-Columbia Senior Center.
A tribute to Zelta will be held at The Mid-Columbia Senior Center on Jan. 19 at 1:30 p.m.
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