Barbara Marxer

Barbara Jane Marxer, 91, of Portland, Ore., died April 13, 2008, at Hillside Adult Care Home in Portland. She was born June 15, 1916, in Evanston, Ill., to Gordon and Mabel Bull.

Barbara was married 47 years to Edward J. Marxer, who passed away in 1986. She has six children, 13 grandchildren and two more on the way. She lived at Hawks Ridge Assisted Living in Hood River for nearly two years, from 2003-05, but Portland, Ore., was her home for many years before and after that time.

Barbara felt her finest accomplishment was teaching her children to take life’s punches with grace and hope; that there is beauty almost everywhere; and that reading books is a good thing.

She also taught them that modesty and decency are never out of style; just assume everyone could use another friend; your family is your greatest ally, and unconditional love is the best kind of love. We wish her peace.

Survivors include her son, Charles Gordon Marxer, of White Rock, British Columbia, daughter, Diane G. Bell, of Weston, Vt., son and daughter-in-law Larry and Susan Marxer, of Portland, Ore., and daughters and sons-in-law Barbie and Ken Culp, of El Paso, Texas, Mary and John Hoxer, of Flagstaff, Ariz., and TD and Steve Roney, of Hood River, Ore.

The family suggests that remembrances may be made to Elder Place-Providence, 4540 N.E. Glisan St., Portland, OR 97213.

Charles John Kingery

Charlie was welcomed home on April 19, 2008. He was born in San Diego, Calif., on Sept. 6, 1931, to his loving parents, Karmen and John Kingery.

Charlie was a beloved high school biology teacher for 30 years. During these years he was also an accomplished photographer, potter, silversmith, sculptor, woodworker, arachnologist, blacksmith, poet, miscroscopist and swap meet aficionado. Truly a renaissance man.

In 1990 he and his wife, Mary, along with Charlie’s parents relocated to the beautiful Columbia River Gorge area. They settled up Snowden in Washington and together they created Mountain View Pottery.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Mary, and his children, Christopher, David, Sarah and Noah Kingery. He has four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who will hold his memory dear, especially their days at Kamp Kingery.

Charlie requested that there be no funeral or memorials.

Charlie and I extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our wonderful angels who hold us in their loving embrace while we navigate this life passage.

Carpe diem Dearest Charlie!

Please make any remembrances of Charlie’s life to Hospice of the Gorge or your local library in care of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000; www.andersonstributecenter.com.