Arne Elmer Udelius passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Parkhurst Place in Hood River, Oregon.
Arne E. Udelius was born in Odell, Oregon, December 22, 1917, in a family home located on Ehrck Hill Drive.

He was the third child (sisters Linda (Hall) and Julia (Kopacz) born to Michael A. and Hilda (Moilanen) Udelius. Arne spent all but 2 of his 97 years living in the Odell area and graduated from Odell High School. He was active in the Odell Lions and Oregon State Lions Sight & Hearing, the Odell Fire Department, AGA (Apples Growers Association) , Diamond Fruit, the Hood River Elks, was an early member of the Crag Rats, a ski instructor during the early years of Cooper Spur, and was a special deputy for the Hood River Sheriff’s Office for many years. Arne’s love of flying began early in his life and was his special way of relaxing. He had special pride in his Finnish heritage and was the third generation to farm the Udelius Orchards. He loved to tell a good story, and especially enjoyed hearing and telling “Lena and Ole” jokes. Arne was preceded in death by his wife, Fern (Buchanan), in 1985 and his son, Michael R. (Mike), in 2014. Arne is survived by his daughter Joan (Paul) Batton of Olympia, WA, granddaughter Kibby (Ryan) Aslakson of Bellevue, WA, daughter in law Elaine Udelius of Odell, granddaughter Wendy (Randy) Achziger of Odell and grandson Herb (Tammy) Good of Auburn, WA and eight great grandchildren, several nephews and nieces, cousin Linda LaBounty of Hood River and his special friend, Athalie Lage, of Hood River. A special thanks to Parkhurst Place, Down Manor, Providence Home Health Care, Heart of Hospice and Helping Hands.

The family requests that memorials may go to: WAAAM (Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum) or to the Odell Lions.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Arne at 2pm, Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Crag Rat Hut (Crag Rat Road, Hood River, Or. 97031). Arne's family will have a private inurnment.

Family would like to thank Dr. Sjoblom for her care of Arne.

Arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for family.