Wasco-Hood River-Multnomah County OR Archives Obituaries.....Chandler, Thomas M. March 19, 2004
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The Dalles Chronicle, March 23, 2004
     Thomas M. Chandler, 81, a resident of The Dalles, died Friday, March 19, 
2004 at Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital in Portland following an 
extended illness.
     He was born Oct. 21, 1922 in Guntersville, Ala. to Hunter and Mary (King) 
Chandler. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served as a ship’s cook until 
being discharged from active duty in 1946. He remained in the Naval Reserve 
until his discharge in 1975. 
     He married Florence VanRas of Hood River in Dec., 1945 in Vancouver, 
Wash. 
     He worked for Pacific Power & Light in several locations from 1951-83 
when he retired as a hydroelectric plant operator and dispatcher. The couple 
retired to their acreage in Pasco, returning in 1991 to The Dalles, where they 
made their home until his death.
     An active outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, camping, 
golfing, and traveling, including RV snow-birding to Arizona annually. 
     He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 
1868 in White Salmon, a 50-year member of the American Legion, Fraternal Order 
of Eagles Aerie No. 2126 in The Dalles, and the International Brotherhood of 
Electrical Workers, Local No. 125 in Hood River.
     In addition to his wife Florence of The Dalles he is survived by his 
children and their families; son, Donald Chandler of Hood River, daughters 
Sandra and her husband Bill Locke of Husum, Vonnie and her husband Jon Carlson 
of Herrick, Ill., and former daughter-in-law Joni Chandler of The Dalles; 
brothers and sisters-in-law Clay and Beulah Chandler of Kokomo, Ind., Alvin 
and Edna Chandler of Parkdale, and Ray and Clara Chandler of Chattanooga, 
Tenn.; sisters and brothers-in-law Doris and Harold Bradford of Chattanooga 
and Sarah and James Parton of Tampa, Fla.; seven grandchildren, seven great-
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 
brothers Viv and J.W. and a sister, Clara.
     Services in celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, 
March 27, 2004 at the First Church of The Nazarene, 13th and Mt. Hood streets 
in The Dalles, with Pastor Randy Johnson presiding. Memorial contributions may 
be made to the church, or to the Tall Elks Therapy Foundation, c/o B.P.O.E. 
#1868 in White Salmon. Arrangements are by Columbia Cremation & Burial.


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Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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