BILLIE LEE HARPER

Billie Lee Harper, a ge 77, died March 26, 2008 in Parkdale, Oregon.
Private family services will be held at a later date.

Billie was born September 1, 1930 in at Home in Ionia, Missouri to Denver and Adella (Brashear) Harper. At the age of six he moved with his family to Parkdale, Oregon. He attended Parkdale Schools and helped on the family farm raising hay, alfalfa and cattle. On June 26, 1954 he and Barbara Iles were married in The Dalles, Oregon. She died October 27, 2007. He worked for forty-five years at sawmills in Odell and Mt. Hood. Billie was loved by his community and friends. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Billie was a master craftsman of knives and leather goods. He was very knowledgeable about all types of firearms. Billie took great care of his family.

He is survived by his daughters, Judi Beers and her husband Jack of Adams, Oregon and Kelly Harper of Newport, Oregon; sister Neola Walker of Parkdale, Oregon; sister in law Sherry Godfrey of Tillamook, Oregon and her daughter Mandy and her grandson Tyler; two grandchildren Jay T. and Ann Beers; nephews Pat Walker and Nick Kirby; several nieces and best friend Bill Lassen and his wife Ina.

Arrangements by Anderson Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031 www.andersonstributecenter.com