Erland “Earl” Barkuloo of Washougal, Washington, passed away at the Rock Cove Assisted Living in Stevenson, Washington on Friday January 24, 2014 at the age of 88. He was born on August 25, 1925 in Spokane, Washington to Jess and Christina Imes Barkuloo.

Earl was raised in the Spokane area, and then joined the Navy in 1944. He served two years on the USS Lunga Point aircraft carrier as a radioman during World War II in the Philippine area. He was awarded several medals and citations for his military service, including the Bronze Star.

After the military he worked on ranches, a cabinet making business with his brothers, and eventually ended up in the Hood River valley working for the U.S. Forest Service until retirement.

He married Mae Prince DeHart on August 5, 1970 in Parkdale, Oregon. He then started his career as Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Great-Great Grandpa to all of Mae’s family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding and family gatherings. He was an avid artist, who enjoyed painting mostly horses and wildlife, but occasionally ventured out to other venues (nudes).

Survivors include two sons, Richard Stewart of Robbinsville, North Carolina, and Roger DeHart of Odell, Oregon; two daughters, Luree Reagan of Washougal, Washington and Carolyn Duffy of Parkdale, Oregon; 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters, his wife Mae, grandson Ronnie Dexter, granddaughter Tammy Dexter, and great grandson Philip DeHart.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 15 at 1:00 .m. at the Odell Baptist Church, followed by a potluck at the Hood River Valley Adult Center.

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