John Wesley Moore was born Jan. 9, 1927, in Hood River, Ore., to John Markley Moore and Ethel Mae (Camp) Moore.

He joined the Navy while he was a senior at Hood River High School. John was in the Navy from 1945-1946.

After serving in the Navy, he attended Oregon State College at Corvallis where he graduated. He was an active member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.

In 1950 he moved to Seattle, Wash., where he was employed at the Boeing Aircraft Company for 37 years.

John married Helen Ramona Blanton (Mona) May 2, 1952. They had five children: Steven Wesley, David Markley, Ronald Allen, who lived two months, Debra Joan and Karen Elaine.

John was a Boy Scout leader for several years and had been a Boy Scout growing up. He and the boys had lots of memorable outings with the scouts. The family also enjoyed camping together.

For 50 years, John had participated in a Longitudinal Study out of Penn State University. He was one of the first in this area to volunteer. He donated a brain sample for study after his death.

He was an active member of the Boeing Roadrunner Club, a camp recreational group, for over 30 years. John was a member of Cedar Cross United Methodist Church, where he served as a deacon and did some maintenance work. He belonged to the Nomads, which is a Methodist Organization, and worked on charity assignments in Texas and California, and was on the Nomads Sunshine Committee.

John retired in 1987 from the Boeing Company. He and his wife traveled across the U.S. in their motor home. Together they also made many trips overseas, which included trips to China, New Zealand and the Middle East.

He died of cancer complications July 10, 2008, in Bethany at Providence Pacific in Everett, Wash., with his wife and family at his side.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Helen R.; four children: Steven, David, Debra and Karen; Steve’s wife, Andrea, and their girls, Grace and Jane Heinze; David’s wife, Jacquelyn, and their children, Michelle, Michael and Amanda; Debra and her husband, Larry Abbott, and their children, Jeffrey and Janelle; and Karen and her husband, David Woodward; sisters Frances Henne (Hood River, Ore.), Betty Britain (Pendleton, Ore.) and Mary and husband Jim Patterson (Hood River, Ore.) and many extended family members.

John was a wonderful, caring husband and father. He was a true friend and always willing to help when and where he could. He will be truly missed.

A memorial service will be held at Cedar Cross Methodist Church, 1210 132nd St. S.E., Mill Creek, Wash., on Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m.

Harry Ray Adams, 61, passed away of a heart attack at his home in Odell, Ore., Saturday, July 12, 2008. He was born Oct. 27, 1946, in Hotchkiss, Colo., to Merle and Dorothy (Nicholson) Adams. His family moved to Hood River, Ore., when Harry was very young. He attended schools in Hood River and graduated from Wy’east High School in 1965.

Harry married Diane Elaine Irwin in Hood River on Sept. 22, 1966, and was inducted into the army in October of 1966 and served as a medic in Augusta, Ga., where their first son, David, was born. Harry and Diane returned to Hood River where their son, Harry Jr., was born.

Harry went to work for Dee Hardboard as a lab technician for several years before being employed at Harvey Aluminum, Martin Marietta Aluminum and Northwest Aluminum. He worked at the aluminum plant for 30 years and worked his way up to maintenance manager. Harry was very involved in the steelworkers union and served as its local union president while at the plant.

When Northwest Aluminum closed in The Dalles, Harry went back to college and graduated with honors and a degree in accounting. After graduating Harry went to work at Cardinal Industrial Glass, at its inception in 2004, where he was the maintenance manager.

Harry enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his sons and wife. He loved anything to do with outdoor activities. Harry especially enjoyed his large garden and woodworking in his shop. He was an avid fan of Little League and coached his boys through many years of baseball.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister. Harry is survived by his wife, Diane; his son, David, and daughter-in-law, Julie; grandchildren Scarlett and Grant; his son, Harry Jr., and daughter-in-law, Monique; sisters Ila Gartman and Mary Lou Harger; and brothers Theon Lemon, John Miller and Jim Miller.

He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Donna Stanley, and her husband, Paul; his much-loved nieces, Mindy Northrop, Holly Antonio and their families; and many other nieces and nephews. He will be loved and missed by everyone who knew him.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1411 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000; www.andersonstributecenter.com.

Lois Emily Sheldrake, of Corvallis, Ore., died July 4, 2008, in Corvallis at the age of 93. She was born Dec. 12, 1914, to Wilbur H. (Purl) Sheirbon and Della Leona Latham Sheirbon, in Alexander, Iowa. In December 1921 Lois, along with her older sister, Leona, and their parents moved from Iowa to Odell, Ore., in the Hood River Valley.

She grew up on what was known as the “Netherby Ranch” in Odell. She graduated from Odell Union High School in 1932 and later attended business college. She married John L. Sheldrake in 1937 in Hood River, Ore.

They lived in Hood River until 1961 when they moved to Corvallis. She was employed at Oregon State University as administrative assistant records clerk in the Civil Service personnel office from 1962 to 1976, when she retired.

She enjoyed traveling, music, playing the organ, photography, flowers, working in the garden, and her family.

She enjoyed collecting many things, including antique buttonhooks, and agates that she and John found at the beach and polished. These were kept in bowls for the grandchildren to play with. She also had many Indian arrow heads which she had found on the Netherby Ranch as a child.

She was a life-long member of the Methodist Church in Hood River, and was an active member in the First United Methodist Church of Corvallis.

Lois is survived by two sons, Arlen L. and his wife, Rita, of Portland, Ore., and Roger H. and his wife, Cheri, of Corvallis; daughter-in-law Barbara, of Silverton; seven grandsons and eight great-grandchildren. She has one surviving brother, Joe Sheirbon, of Odell, Ore., and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John L., whom she was married to for 54 years; eldest son, John W.; brother, Leonard Sheirbon; sister, Leona Goodrich; and great-grandson, Andrew Sheldrake.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330; Benton Hospice Service, 2350 N.W. Professional Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330; or to the charity of your choice.

A time to celebrate Lois’ life and mourn her passing is planned for noon Saturday, July 26, at Anderson’s Tribute Center with a reception to follow. Rev. Rinya Frisbie of Asbury United Methodist Church, Hood River, will officiate. Concluding services will be at the Idlewilde Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000. Please visit www.andersonstributecenter.com to view and print the obituary and sign the guest book for family.

Barbara Lucile Starr, a Carson, Wash., resident, died July 17, 2008, at the Hood River Care Center. She was 71 years of age.

Private family services were held at Anderson’s Tribute Center.

Barbara was born April 4, 1937, in Fromberg, Mont., to Rex and Lucile (Kraft) Browning. She was raised and educated in Montana, graduating from high school in Great Falls, Mont., in 1955. Following high school, she attended business college in Wenatchee, Wash.

She married Charles Sabourin in Wenatchee, Wash. They later divorced. She married James Starr in 1960 and moved to Lyle, Wash., in 1964.

Barbara had worked in several fruit packing houses for more than 30 years, retiring from Diamond Central in Odell, Ore., at age 65. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, music and bird watching.

Two children, Katherine Lynn and James Patrick, and a sister, Leona Hutchison, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons, Dale Louis Sabourin and his wife, Karen, of Lyle, Wash., William Sabourin, of Lyle, Wash., John Duane Starr and his wife, Toni, of Centerville, Wash., Jerry Lynn Starr, of Salem, Ore., and Joseph Edward Starr and Kenneth Allen Starr, both of Carson, Wash.; and his brother, Loren Earl Browning, and sister-in-law, Pat, of George, Wash.

Ten grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000. Please visit www.andersonstributecenter.com to view and print the obituary and sign the guest book for family.

James Arthur (Jim) Stiffey, 79, a resident of Mosier, Ore., died June 30, 2008, in Gresham, Ore. Jim was born on Oct. 27, 1928, in Timewell, Ill., to Lawrence and Mabel (Whitaker) Stiffey. He grew up on the family farm where he was born.

Jim joined the U.S. Navy when he was 17 years old, enlisting in 1946. It was in the navy that he began his career as an electrician.

Jim worked both as a construction and maintenance electrician. He spent the last 23 years of his career working as a substation electrician for Bonneville Power. Jim was a proud member of IBEW of which he was a member for 55 years.

Jim and Marlene Denton were married on Feb. 15, 1958, in Springfield, Ill. They raised two children together and were married for 43 years, until Marlene’s passing in 2001.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marlene, and sister, Pearl Beckett.

He is survived by his son, Loren, and daughter-in-law, Susan, and their sons, Ryan and Sean, of Sandy, Ore., and his daughter, Janet Shuttlesworth, and son-in-law, Kevin, and their sons, Nathan and his wife, Laurie, and Kyle, of Butte, Mont. He is also survived by two nephews, John and Ralph Beckett, and their families; and special friend Priscilla Barrett.

A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church of Mosier on Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m. Deposition is by cremation. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Mosier Volunteer Fire Department.