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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., November 9, 2006, page 18

EVERETT HATHAWAY

Everett James Hathaway, 98, longtime resident of the Lyle area, died at his daughter's home in Portland, Ore., on Nov 3, 2006.
Mr. Hathaway was born Aug. 10, 1908 to George Abert Hathaway and Nellie Vail Hathaway in College Place. His family was large, with 12 children. They lived in many areas of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. He graduated from eighth grade in Marsing, Idaho, and went to work with his father and brothers in heavy construction.
In 1928, he purchased a farm in the Klickitat Canyon, near Pitt. At the age of 49, he married Karan Martzall on May 4, 1957, in Stevenson.
A 75-year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, he was especially pleased with the work he did in Yellowstone National Park, and in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, both before and during World War II. Local projects included Interstate 84 between The Dalles and Arlington, Ore., and the John Day Dam. Retiring in 1970, he spent his time working on his farm, and raising his family. He continued to operate equipment well into his 90s.
In his fifties, he was an amateur pilot and enjoyed the freedom and natural beauty that flying offered. Mr. Hathaway volunteered as a pilot with the Klickitat County Sheriff's Air Patrol, and assisted with search and rescue activities.
He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, traveling, and visiting with family and friends. He loved to read, and was well educated as a result of his lifelong relationship with books and his desire for knowledge. He also had a great affection for animals and he especially loved his dogs.
He was baptized as a member of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1993 in Cascade Locks, Ore. He found great strength and hope in his faith.
He is survived by his wife, at home; Dean Hathaway, Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters Annette Phillips, Dayton, Lisa Winnett, Waitsburg, and Sarah Hathaway, Portland, Ore; brothers Wayne Hathaway, Baker City, Ore., and Lester Hathaway, Nooksack; five grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, seven sisters, three brothers, and two sons.
A memorial service will be held on Nov. 18, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1312 W. Riggleman Lane in White Salmon. A gathering and meal with the family will follow at the Lyle Lion's Community Center.
Private internment will occur at a later date at the Balch Cemetery in Lyle.
Arrangements are being handled by Gardener Funeral Home in White Salmon.