Edward Stuart Vannet, born and raised in Hood River, Ore., passed away at home on Aug. 4, 2008. He was born Jan. 27, 1926, in Hood River to Edith (Sproat) and Edward A. Vannet.

He grew up and attended Pine Grove Grade School, Hood River Junior High and Hood River High School, where he lettered all four years in three sports. He attended Oregon State University and as a freshman was on the Varsity basketball team, coached by the legendary “Slats” Gil.

He volunteered for the Army Air Corps after his freshman year. When the war ended he decided to finish his college career at the University of Oregon. While there he was the shortstop on a fast pitch softball team, playing for the world championship in Little Rock, Ark.

Upon graduation from college, he was hired at Hood River High School as a teacher and the head basketball coach. He remained in the Hood River Valley school system, retiring as athletic director of Hood River Valley High School in 1983.

Ed devoted 19 years as assistant football coach, 20 years as head basketball coach, five years as head baseball coach, 25 years as head golf coach, and 13 years as athletic director. Together with his wife Cherie, Ed put in a total of 55 years of service for Hood River County School District and Hood River Valley Athletics.

After his retirement Ed substitute-taught for the next 15 years. He was also the scorekeeper and timer for football, girls basketball, boys basketball, wrestling and baseball at HRVHS from 1984 until 2008. He said it was, “the best seat in the house.”

In his spare time, Ed loved to golf and made many friends on the golf course. His other passion was fishing. He spent countless hours on the river and brought home many steelhead and salmon.

He leaves his best friend and wife of 53 years, Cherie; his son, Chris Vannet, and daughter-in-law, Colleen; two grandchildren, Calli Vannet and Casey Vannet; sister-in-law, Joanne Vannet and family; and cousin, Bob Krieger.

Preceding him in death are his parents, his brother, Dave Vannet, and his son, Charles Vannet.

He made the world a better place with his dedication and love of kids and concern for “all boys he coached.” He was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and will be truly missed.

A celebration of his life well-lived will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Bowe Theatre, Hood River Valley High School, under the direction of Gardner Funeral Home. Many people who were influenced by Ed’s life will participate in the service.

In lieu of cards or flowers, anyone wishing to send their stories or comments about Ed’s life can send them to 403 Pine St., Hood River, OR 97031, or through e-mail to ed.vannet@hotmail.com. People may also sign the online guestbook at www.gardnerfh.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to HRVHS Athletics in care of Keith Bassham, 1220 Indian Creek Road, Hood River, OR 97031.

Jonnie Logan, age 30, died Aug. 5, 2008, at his Hood River residence.

Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Anderson’s Tribute Center.

Jonathan was born Feb. 20, 1978, in Hood River, Ore., to Rich and Susie (German) Logan. He was raised and educated in Hood River, attending May Street Elementary, Hood River Junior High School and graduating from Hood River Valley High School in 1996.

Jonnie worked as a warehouseman for Dakine and North Sports and then as warehouse manager for North Sports. His greatest and happiest moments were spent with his sons and family and friends.

He is survived by his sons, Syrus and Cashus Logan, of Hood River, Ore.; his parents; sisters Beckie, of Walla Walla, Wash., and Marcie Leder and her husband, Dave, of Yakima, Wash.; niece Lenora Leder of Yakima, Wash.; his aunts and uncles, Nancy and Ernie German, of Arkansas, and Pixie and Bo Boedecker and Jennie Mordini, of Illinois; and cousins Amanda vanIngen and Gabriel Boedecker, of Illinois.

Interment was at Pine Grove Butte 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.

Maria del Carmen Alejo-Salazar was born May 14, 1946, in Huejucar, Jalisco, México. She was the oldest of 13 children. She met her husband, Luis Alejo, at a town party in Colotlan, Jalisco. Eight days later, Luis asked Carmen’s parents permission to marry her.

They were married three months later in October 1962! They enjoyed 45 years of marriage, 10 children, 16 grandchildren and their great-granddaughter!

Carmen always was a homemaker, caring for her husband and children. For the past 40 years or so, Carmen has had serious medical issues. She never complained of her illness and the many surgeries and 17 years of dialysis that accompanied it.

Carmen was a woman who put everything in God’s hands.

Carmen and her family are very thankful to the doctors and others who put so much caring effort into Carmen’s health, especially Dr. Orlando Acosta and Dr. Jose Rueda and the staff of the Yasui Dialysis Center at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. Special thanks to everyone in our community who gave Carmen and her family their support in her last days.

Carmen died peacefully, having received her Lord in Holy Communion and surrounded by family and friends in her home Aug. 4, 2008. Her death was an example to us of patience and of love for God.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Aug. 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hood River, Ore.

Carmen is survived by her husband, Luis Alejo, and by eight children: Salvador Luis, Ramon, Rosina, Rosalva Rocio Del Carmen, Manuel, Maria Del Rosario, and Hilda Alejo. She is also survived by her parents, Jose Guadalupe Salazar and Maria Auxilio Rodriguez. Her surviving siblings are Petra Rosario, Agapito, Amalia, Pascual, Consuelo and Salvador, Maria Guadalupe (of Hood River), Arturo, Maria Del Socorro and Maria Auxilio.

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 Hinrichs, a Hood River, Ore., resident, died Aug. 10, 2008, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. He was 79 years of age.

Friends are invited to a wake at the Hood River Elks Club on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 5:30 p.m.

James was born July 3, 1929, in San Francisco, Calif., to Max and Neva (Millsap) Hinrichs and was raised and educated in Millbrae, Calif. He spent his summers in Hood River, Ore.

During the Korean Conflict, James served in the U.S. Navy. He was a pilot, and flew from 1954 until age 59. He was a pilot for Western Airlines and retired from Delta Airlines.

James was one of the original founding partners in the construction and development of Indian Creek Golf Course. He was a member of the Hood River Elks Lodge.

He is survived by two sons, Steven and Michael Hinrichs.

Vault entombment was at Idlewilde Cemetery Mausoleum.

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.

Jane Harriet Smithson Irwin, 95, passed away at Autumn House in Corvallis, Ore., Aug. 4 of natural causes. She was born May 8, 1913, in White Salmon, Wash. Her father, whom she often described as a kind and loving man, was John Edward Smithson. Her mother’s maiden name was Mildred Myrtle Bridgeman.

Jane grew up in Hood River, Ore., a community she loved and where she had many friends with whom she corresponded regularly through the years. She attended and graduated from Washington State University in Pullman. At WSU she met a student from Tiger Butte, Mont., Joseph Harold Irwin. They married July 17, 1936, and spent more than 50 years together living in Washington, Oregon and Montana. They spent many years in Great Falls, where her husband had a small business.

Together they raised four children: Shirley Irwin Fisher and her husband, Stan, of Gresham, Ore., Howard A. (Tony) Irwin and his wife, Myrna, of Eagle, Idaho, Joan Irwin Fitzgerald (recently deceased) and her husband, Jim, of Hohenwald, Tenn., and David E. Irwin, of Victor, Mont.

Jane was a member of the Methodist churches in Great Falls and Cascade, Mont., for many years. Having Type O Negative blood, she was a universal blood donor and often gave blood, at times responding to emergency phone calls.

She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, researching family genealogy and organizing information and photos into albums. She also enjoyed writing to and receiving letters from many friends and family members.

She enjoyed traveling to the Oregon Coast with her husband after his retirement. They went for a month every spring and stayed at the same oceanside location.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose primary concern was seeing to the comfort and well-being of others. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and made even small activities seem like special occasions.

In addition to her three surviving children, she leaves behind many grandchildren including Nyna and Saul Irwin, Rhett (Scott) and Keith Lench, Jim, Jennifer and Pete Irwin, Kelly, Sean and Clayton Fitzgerald and Shannon DeBeaumont. Also surviving are numerous great-grandchildren and her friend, Patry, in Cartagena, Colombia.

Jane’s children, their spouses, grandchildren and friends wish to thank those at Autumn House and Aspen Hospice for their kindness and diligence making the final days of her life comfortable and meaningful.