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In Memory of
Wilma Rachel
Spengler
Spengler
1936 - 2014
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Life Story for Wilma Rachel Spengler
Wilma Rachel Spengler passed away December 30, 2014, at the West Linn, Oregon, home of her youngest son, surrounded by family. Wilma was born October 16, 1936 and was 78 years of age.
Wilma is survived by her son, Christopher Spengler of Hood River, Oregon; son, Timothy Spengler and his wife Stacey of West Linn, Oregon; sister Rita Sandbloom of Fountain Valley, California; brother James Alexanian of Huntington Beach, California; three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven, and her Sister, Linda Krajian.
Wilma Alexanian was born in 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts, to parents Arshagouhi (Alice) and Ludwig Alexanian. She was raised in Pasadena, California, and educated at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, receiving a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Education degree, respectively. While initially starting her teaching career in Southern California, Wilma’s adventurous spirit quickly took her to the Alaskan Interior, where she worked as an elementary school teacher on the military bases of Eielson Air Force Base and Fort Wainwright. It was at Fort Wainwright where she met Steven, a fellow educator, and in 1963, they married. Together they worked in education and raised their family in Fairbanks. Wilma enjoyed exploring and living in Alaska, and during her summers off she would travel and visit family, spend time at the cabin she and Steven built along the Chena River, or just go camping and enjoy the beauty of the world around her. In the mid-1980s Wilma and Steven retired from education and moved to a rural farm in Hood River, Oregon. Wilma worked for several years as a real estate broker and developed many close relationships with associates and other members of the Hood River community. She continued to spend time with her family and friends, and travel throughout her retirement.
Wilma had a strong fondness for the outdoors. She loved the sunny beaches of California and Hawaii, the rugged coast of Oregon, and trekking around the mountains of Europe, Alaska, the Sierras, and the Cascades. She loved to hike and ski, both cross country and downhill; and had fond memories of her time working in Yosemite National Park during her college summers. She was always curious, and she could spend hours poking around an ocean tide pool, and then days investigating what she saw. She was an eager and willing travel companion for any friend or family member heading out on a trip. Wilma’s company was always loved
A memorial service will be held at Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon, on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at 11 a.m. Please join Wilma’s family at a reception following the service.
The family asks that remembrances be sent to any of the charities that honor Wilma’s memory and represent her interests, including the Heart of Hospice in Hood River, Oregon. Please visit our website to sign the family guest book. www.andersonstributecenter.com.
**We would like to encourage you to visit the Memories section on this tribute page for Wilma. The family would appreciate your taking a moment to record a special memory or experience you shared with Wilma to include in the Memory Book. You can write of your experience on the webpage, or if you would prefer, you can send it to us at:
3375 Thomsen Road, Hood River, Oregon 97031
For those needing hotel accommodations we have arranged a special rate at the Comfort Suites Hotel, 2625 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR 97031.
King Room:
$107.10 per night plus 9% tax
2 Queen Beds Room:
$116.10 per night plus 9% tax
*(breakfast included)....(Rates apply for one or more nights)
Call 866/460-7456 advise you are attending the Spengler Memorial so that you receive the above rates...any questions or problems please contact Pam, Manager of the hotel.
In addition should people wish to donate to a charity in Wilma's honor please do so to the Heart of Hospice Foundation in Hood River, Oregon gifts can be sent care of Anderson's Tribute Center.
Wilma is survived by her son, Christopher Spengler of Hood River, Oregon; son, Timothy Spengler and his wife Stacey of West Linn, Oregon; sister Rita Sandbloom of Fountain Valley, California; brother James Alexanian of Huntington Beach, California; three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven, and her Sister, Linda Krajian.
Wilma Alexanian was born in 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts, to parents Arshagouhi (Alice) and Ludwig Alexanian. She was raised in Pasadena, California, and educated at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, receiving a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Education degree, respectively. While initially starting her teaching career in Southern California, Wilma’s adventurous spirit quickly took her to the Alaskan Interior, where she worked as an elementary school teacher on the military bases of Eielson Air Force Base and Fort Wainwright. It was at Fort Wainwright where she met Steven, a fellow educator, and in 1963, they married. Together they worked in education and raised their family in Fairbanks. Wilma enjoyed exploring and living in Alaska, and during her summers off she would travel and visit family, spend time at the cabin she and Steven built along the Chena River, or just go camping and enjoy the beauty of the world around her. In the mid-1980s Wilma and Steven retired from education and moved to a rural farm in Hood River, Oregon. Wilma worked for several years as a real estate broker and developed many close relationships with associates and other members of the Hood River community. She continued to spend time with her family and friends, and travel throughout her retirement.
Wilma had a strong fondness for the outdoors. She loved the sunny beaches of California and Hawaii, the rugged coast of Oregon, and trekking around the mountains of Europe, Alaska, the Sierras, and the Cascades. She loved to hike and ski, both cross country and downhill; and had fond memories of her time working in Yosemite National Park during her college summers. She was always curious, and she could spend hours poking around an ocean tide pool, and then days investigating what she saw. She was an eager and willing travel companion for any friend or family member heading out on a trip. Wilma’s company was always loved
A memorial service will be held at Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon, on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at 11 a.m. Please join Wilma’s family at a reception following the service.
The family asks that remembrances be sent to any of the charities that honor Wilma’s memory and represent her interests, including the Heart of Hospice in Hood River, Oregon. Please visit our website to sign the family guest book. www.andersonstributecenter.com.
**We would like to encourage you to visit the Memories section on this tribute page for Wilma. The family would appreciate your taking a moment to record a special memory or experience you shared with Wilma to include in the Memory Book. You can write of your experience on the webpage, or if you would prefer, you can send it to us at:
3375 Thomsen Road, Hood River, Oregon 97031
For those needing hotel accommodations we have arranged a special rate at the Comfort Suites Hotel, 2625 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR 97031.
King Room:
$107.10 per night plus 9% tax
2 Queen Beds Room:
$116.10 per night plus 9% tax
*(breakfast included)....(Rates apply for one or more nights)
Call 866/460-7456 advise you are attending the Spengler Memorial so that you receive the above rates...any questions or problems please contact Pam, Manager of the hotel.
In addition should people wish to donate to a charity in Wilma's honor please do so to the Heart of Hospice Foundation in Hood River, Oregon gifts can be sent care of Anderson's Tribute Center.
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