Kenneth Potter, 74, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at a Portland hospital. He and his wife, Jan, moved from Southern California to Mt. Hood in November of 2006.

Ken served in the U.S. Army near Nuremberg, Germany, from 1953 till 1955. He had the opportunity to return to his old base in 1985, which he enjoyed very much.

He moved to California in 1957 and worked for Wegge Motors in Pasadena for 10 years, then for Claude Short Dodge in Santa Monica for 24 years until his retirement in 1993.

Ken was born June 15, 1933, in Shidler, Okla., to M.K. and Berlee Mae (Beck) Potter. He was the first of three boys.

He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Carol (husband Steve); one son, Allen; and two grandsons, Riley and Cody Potter. He is also survived by one brother, Dennis, of Sapulpa, Okla.

A gathering of friends and family will be held at the residence of Fred and Patricia Paige in Mt. Hood on Feb. 2.

Cremation rites have been held for Molly Ann Calmettes, 53, of North Bend, Ore., under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary.

Molly was born March 20, 1954, at Hood River, Ore., the daughter of Raymond and Bonnie Jean (Edington) Calmettes. She has lived in North Bend at the Star of Hope Group Home since moving from Salem in 1991.

Molly enjoyed listening to music, watching musicals on TV and spending time with her cat, Zoe. She was full of love and all who knew her loved her and will miss her.

She is survived by her parents, Ray and Bonnie Calmettes, of Hood River, Ore.; brothers and sisters-in-law Mike and Ellen Calmettes of Modesto, Calif., Tim and Kara Calmettes, of Sisters, Ore., and Dave and Lisa Calmettes, of Milwaukie, Ore.; five nephews, two nieces and two great-nieces.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Star of Hope, 657 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420; (541) 267-4216.

Irene Dorothy Haworth died at the Hood River Care Center on Jan. 16, 2008, at the age of 77.

She was born June 7, 1930, to William and Ruth (Terry) Rowe. She grew up in Yonkers, N.Y., attending St. Denis Catholic School and Commerce High School.

She enjoyed a high-spirited early life living in several locations in the United States. She dealt blackjack opening night at the Cal-Nev Casino in Reno and had other adventurous trips to Alaska before settling down to marry Lester “Festus” Haworth; they married in White Salmon and lived in Underwood until she retired from Washington State Social Services and Lester from a full range of logging endeavors.

After retiring they traveled throughout the western United States and Canada and upon returning moved to Hood River and then on to The Dalles.

Irene is survived and will be dearly missed for her dry and well-timed sense of humor by her son, Dennis Campbell, of Reno, Nev.; stepdaughters Glenda, Jeanne and Brenda; three granddaughters, a great-granddaughter and all the many friends and acquaintances she has collected over the years.

Irene and Lester will be interred together at noon Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the White Salmon Cemetery, where family and friends are encouraged to share memories about either Lester or Irene. Flowers may be sent, although not recommended by her family.

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