The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., August 6, 1970, page 10

FORMER LYLE POSTMASTER DIES IN PORTLAND

     Dessie M. Hewett was born at DuQuin, Illinois on January 23, 1883 and passed away in Portland, Oregon July 25th, 1970. She spent her childhood in North Platte, Nebraska and in 1903 came West to Los Angeles, California.
     She was married to Ira B. Hewett in Vancouver, Washington on Feb. 28th, 1914 and moved to Lyle where she taught school. In 1929 she was appointed Postmaster and served in that capacity for 24 years. Upon retirement she lived in Lyle until 1965 when she moved to Goldendale and resided there until her death.
     She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Martha Petersen of Portland, Oregon; two sons; Leonard of Weiser, Idaho, and Leroy of Goldendale. There are three grandchildren: Joan, Carol, and Douglas. In addition, a great host of friends.
     Burial services were held at the Lyle Cemetery with the Rev. Mr. Arthur J. Stott of Goldendale officiating, on July 27th.

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