Charles A. Hart Jr., 88, known also as “Charlie” and “Archie,” a resident of the Forest Grove community, died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 16, 2008, at the Camelot Care Center in Forest Grove.

Graveside services with full military honors will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd. in Portland, Ore., with the Rev. Richard E. Osburn, retired United Church of Christ, minister.

Charles Arthur Hart Jr. was born Dec. 12, 1919, in Hood River, Ore., the son of the late Charles Arthur Hart and Coloda (Buchanan) Hart. He was raised and received his education in the Hood River community.

Charles was a veteran of World War II, having joined the United States Navy on Dec. 19, 1941. He served for four years, until receiving his discharge on Dec. 18, 1945, at Headquarters, Third Naval District, New York, N.Y., at the rank of Gunner’s Mate, Second Class.

In 1942, Charles met Anne G. Hefferland while serving in the U.S. Navy. They were united in marriage on April 22, 1943, in Glasgow, Scotland. After the war ended they moved to Oregon, settling in Parkdale. They made their home in Parkdale for 14 years until 1960 when they moved to Hood River. In 1968 they moved to Hillsboro and then to the Forest Grove community in 1972, where he has resided since.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Anne, on Aug. 23, 2000, at Forest Grove, Ore., after celebrating over 57 years of marriage together.

He worked in the timber industry as a logger while living in the Hood River community. He later worked as a circuit board inspector for Tektronix Inc. in Beaverton from 1969 to 1989, when he retired.

Charles was a member of the American Legion Post in Hood River. Among his special interests were gardening, hunting, woodcutting and carpentry. He also had a special love for working on and repairing his cars.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, by his four brothers, Gus Hart, Bill Hart, George Hart and Laurence Hart; and his sister, Mary Wood.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Jeanne Hart, of Dee, Ore.; and his two daughters and son-in-law, Bonnie and Thomas Sweany, of Forest Grove, Ore., and Sandy Hart, of Hood River, Ore.

Also surviving are nine grandchildren and their spouses: Brandon Sweany, Cory Sweany and Sean Sweany; Kerry Hart and Erin Hart; Jim and Julie Hart, Chuck and Glenda Hart and Danny Hart; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to a charity of choice, in his memory.

Viewing (visitation) hours will be Wednesday, Jan. 23, from noon to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove.

To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to: www.fuitenrosehoyt.com.

Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove is in charge of the arrangements; (503) 357-2161.

Gerald “Jerry” Orville Walters, a longtime resident of Hood River, Ore., passed away Jan. 20, 2008, at home with family by his side. Jerry and his wife, Bette, owned and operated Bette’s Place for 19 years before retiring and selling to their daughter, Gay, and her husband, Gary Jones.

A service to celebrate Jerry’s life and mourn his passing will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave. Military honors will be performed at the service and a private interment will follow at Idlewilde Cemetery.

Jerry was born April 3, 1930, in Garrison, N.D., to William and Hulda (Sayler) Walters. He grew up and attended school in Garrison before moving to Oregon.

Jerry served his country proudly as a member of the United States Navy from 1947 to 1950. His service was between World War II and the Korean War; he served on the USS Stickell in the Pacific, visiting many locations in Asia.

While in the service he married Elizabeth “Bette” Smith on July 1, 1949, at Stevenson, Wash., and to this union were blessed four children.

Jerry and Bette have always lived in Hood River, where he worked for McCoy’s Tire Service, Carnation Milk and Hood River Sand & Gravel before they opened Bette’s Place in 1975, a local favorite eatery for many. Jerry loved greeting customers and making sure their coffee cups were never empty.

Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, huckleberry picking, camping and traveling with his wife and friends. When his sons were younger he was active in Little League and Babe Ruth baseball, as the PA announcer and coach.

He was a volunteer fire fighter for the Hood River Fire Department. He had many hobbies, activities and things he enjoyed in life but above all he loved his family: his children, grandchildren and great-grandchild, Conor.

Jerry is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife of 58 years, Bette Walters, of Hood River, Ore.; four children, Sherryl Walters, of Vancouver, Wash., Mike Walters (and Barbara), of Madras, Ore., Gay Jones (and Gary), of Hood River, and Mitch Walters, of Vancouver, Wash.; eight grandchildren: Stephanie Ross (and Bob), of Garden Valley, Idaho, Spencer Walters, of Garden Valley, Idaho, Jubal Jones, of Honolulu, Hawaii, Chelsea Jones, of Eugene, Ore., Jillian Jones, of Corvallis, Ore., Caitlin Walters, of Hood River, and Abby Walters, of Vancouver, Wash.; great-grandchild Conor Ross, of Garden Valley, Idaho; brothers Wil Walters (and Leslie), of West Virginia, and Arlen Walters (and Linda), of Camas, Wash.; sisters Darlene Dorman (and Les), of North Plains, Ore., and Betty Wade (and Willis), of Lewiston, Idaho; many nieces and nephews and his special sister-in-law, Frances Chambers.

He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Chloe Walters.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in his memory to Heart of Hospice in care of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000; www.andersonstributecenter.com.

Aubrey H. “Orb” Smith passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Mosier, Ore., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at the age of 93.

A memorial reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, at noon at Anderson’s Tribute Center.

Born in Kato, Mo., on June 9, 1914, Aubrey was the oldest of 10 children born to Abbey Indiana Smith. Aubrey married Nancy Logan on July 24, 1939. They were blessed with two children, Carol and Sonny.

They moved to Oregon in 1947 where he worked in the timber industry, and later went to work at AGA Fruit Company until his retirement. Most of us remember Aubrey taking our toll at the Hood River Bridge with a smile and a joke. He retired a second time at the age of 80 years.

Aubrey’s hobbies in his younger years were hunting and fishing. In his retirement years he enjoyed collecting antiques and restoring antique furniture. His most enjoyable times were spent watching his grandkids playing sports.

Aubrey was preceded in death by eight of his brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Nancy Smith; daughter, Carol Williams, and her husband, Bill, of Helix, Ore.; son, Sonny Smith, and his wife, Rhonda, of Lyle, Wash.; sisters Deloris (Oakie) Wirss and Pearly Jean Frazier of Hood River, Ore.; five grandsons: Jeffrey Iles, of Helix, Ore., Tim, Jeremy and Chris “Bubba” Smith, of Mosier, Ore., and Nathan Smith, of Hood River, Ore. Fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, Josh Iles, of Helix, Ore., also survive.

Grandpa was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000; www.andersonstributecenter.com.

Donald “Don” Hill passed away on Jan. 16, 2008, in Yuma, Ariz., with his loving wife of 36 years, Edie, by his side. He was born Feb. 11, 1926, to Sterling and Maude (Cox) Hill in Lincoln, Neb.

He was a roving ranch hand and rodeo cowboy in his younger years. He was also a Korean War veteran. He was a farrier and horse trainer and a large animal technician for Hood River Veterinarian. He retired in 1981 from Martin Marietta Aluminum.

Don was a kind, loving and generous man, who had too many friends to count. He loved to fish, loved clamming and hunting and he loved his Labrador dogs. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter, Diann (Kris) Wallin; a grandson, Christopher (Michelle) Hill; his granddaughter, Kelsea Wallin, and his great-grandsons, Jared and Ty Hill. He was very proud of his family.

His brothers, Sterling and Jerry Hill, preceded him in death.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the South Pacific County Humane Society, P.O. Box 101, Long Beach, WA 98631.