Our beloved Donald L. Dunn passed away peacefully at home, Saturday evening April 26, 2008. He was 66 years old.

Don was born in Kissee Mills, Mo., on Feb. 18, 1942, to Robert Alvin Dunn and Lois Hunsucker Dunn. He spent the majority of his life working as a saw filer and millwright in various saw mills around Hood River, Ore.

On Jan. 22, 1994, he married his soul mate and best friend, Glenna, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He is survived by his children, Donald Dunn Jr., of Chicago, Ill., Jerry Dunn, of Pendleton, Ore., Kathy Miller, of White Salmon, Wash., Chris Hunsaker, of Renton, Wash., Kelly Montgomery, of Hood River, and Jamie Swyers, of Long Beach, Calif.; and seven grandchildren: Matt, Cody, Kady, Riley, Ashley, Emily and the newest addition, Alexander “Bruiser” Dunn.

He is also survived by five brothers and three sisters and their spouses: Richard and Vi Dunn, of The Dalles, Ore., Dean and Linda Dunn, of Hood River, Kenneth Dunn, of Reedsport, Ore., Randy and Joann Dunn, of the Tri-Cities, Wash., Keith Dunn, of Hood River, Sue Parsons, of Hood River, Kay Ontiveros, of White Salmon, Wash., and Vern and Teresa Seal, of Hood River; also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Don was a member of American Legion and of the Eagles for 41 years and will be truly missed by many dear friends.

His greatest joys in life were hunting, fishing and camping with friends and family, and especially with his brother and best friend, Dean.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 1 at Anderson’s Tribute Center in Hood River, followed by a reception at the Hood River County Fairgrounds. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart of Hospice, Hood River, in care of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000; www.andersonstrib-utecenter.com.

On Friday, April 25, 2008, Robert J. “Bobby” Kramer, a beloved friend and lifelong member of the community, was taken from us in a tragic farm accident.

Bob was born in Hood River on Nov. 15, 1954, to Anita Hasagawa and Leon Kramer. He attended both Frankton Elementary School and Wy’east High School. He graduated from Hood River Valley High School in 1973.

During his early school years Bob enjoyed playing Little League baseball, and in his later years Bob was on the high school wrestling team. He was told that he wouldn’t be able to do either, but at an early age proved he could do whatever he set his mind to.

Except for a brief stint living in Portland while attending Mt. Hood Community College with his brother, Allan Tengwall, Bob lived in Hood River the entire 53 years of his life.

Bobby was known by all as a fun-loving and adventurous man. He enjoyed life, his friends, and mostly his family, which has expanded over the years to include most of Hood River County. Bobby was a stranger to no one; you met Bob once and you were friends forever.

Bob was a very personable and confident man. A man with a huge personality, and a sense of humor to match. He was known best for his playful banter and mischievous ways.

Bobby was always up for a challenge. He was determined to the point of being stubborn. At 4 foot 4 inches Bob was bigger than most men and he stood 7 feet tall. He was told many times that he couldn’t do it, or it couldn’t be done. He took great pride in proving it could be done, he could do it, and in proving you wrong.

Family and friends were Bob’s universe; his wife, Anita, and daughter, Tara, were the center of his universe. The Kramer house is considered home by many. Kids throughout the valley called Bob “Dad,” and call Anita “Mom.” Dinner was always a social event which Bob relished.

Kids were drawn to the Kramer home because they could confide in Bob. He would tell them how it was. He put it to them straight and didn’t pull any punches. All kids were treated with respect, and Bob demanded and received respect in return.

Bobby loved many things. He was an avid Harley-Davidson fan, enjoying all things Harley, and was planning to purchase a Harley trike. He loved animals, but dogs and cats were his favorites. He loved to watch and participate in sports.

Bowling was a favorite sport, and he was a league bowler for many years. Bob also loved to play golf and especially enjoyed those times when he played with his father, Leon Kramer. It surprised many of his closest friends that Bob could out-drive them on the golf course.

He enjoyed playing both sports until back problems prevented him from continuing to play.

In addition to sports Bob was involved in the community. He was an active member for over 30 years in the Hood River Elks Lodge, and past officer. He was also a member of the American Legion and a member of Little People of America (LPA).

Bob met Anita at an LPA convention in 1973 after Anita pushed him into a swimming pool. In true form, Bob did get her back later that night. They continued a long-distance romance for a number of years until they were married in Tempe, Ariz., on Feb. 20, 1982.

A source of great pride, the joy and light of his life, his daughter, Tara, was born in 1983.

Bobby was employed by the U.S. Forest Service for 19 years as a dispatcher, purchasing agent and fire supply supervisor; a job at which he excelled. He was known statewide as the man that “Would” get the job done.

His reputation for getting things done earned Bob and his family numerous interrupted summer outings, events and even a vacation, as the Forest Service tracked Bob down wherever he was because he was needed to help fight a forest fire.

After the passing of Bob’s stepfather, Tom Hasagawa, in 1993, Bob worked with his brother, Kenny Kramer, for a short period running the family orchard. In 1996, Bob retired from the forest service to help his mother, Anita Hasagawa, manage the orchard full time.

Once again people told Bob he couldn’t do it, and once again Bobby proved “anything is possible.” Bob became a great orchardist, growing top quality fruit, and earned the respect of orchardists throughout the valley.

On April 19, 2008, it was Bob’s greatest pleasure and honor to walk his daughter, Tara, down the wedding isle, and to welcome Todd A. Williams into his family. Bob’s star shined brightest that night as he saw his daughter get married to a man he loved and was honored to call son.

He was in his element; surrounded by family and friends at the dinner table laughing and telling jokes. The look in his eyes and the smile on his face during the father-daughter dance made it apparent that this day was one of the happiest of Bob’s life.

Bob leaves behind an extended family that loves and misses him dearly. He is survived by: Anita Kramer, his wife of 26 years, daughter and son-in-law, Tara and Todd Williams, his mother, Anita Hasagawa; and father and stepmother, Leon and Joanne Kramer, all of Hood River.

Bob is also survived by four brothers and a sister: brother and sister-in-law Kenny and Lori Kramer, of Maricopa, Ariz., brother and sister-in-law Allan and Julie Tengwall, of Hood River, sister and brother-in-law Lynn and Marc Potter, of Myrtle Point, Ore., brother Mark Tengwall, of Portland, Ore., and brother, Wayne Tengwall, of Hood River.

Bob also leaves behind 17 adoring nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, aunts and uncles, countless friends who are considered family, uncounted children of different parents, and brokenhearted women throughout the state.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at the Bowe Theatre at Hood River Valley High School. The family requests informal dress with jeans and Harley-Davidson T-shirts encouraged. Graveside services will be held afterward at Idlewild Cemetery. Following the graveside services you are invited to join the family at the Hood River Elks Lodge for refreshments.

Donations can be made to the Robert Kramer Memorial Fund in care of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; (541) 386-1000; www.andersonstributecenter.com.