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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., January 30, 1941, page 1

MRS. D.A. CRESS BURIED THURSDAY

Mrs. D.A. Cress, 41, of Glenwood, died Jan. 21 after an illness of several months. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church in Glenwood last Thursday. Interment was in the Grange Mt. Adams cemetery.
Mrs. Cress is survived by her husband, D.A. Cress, two sons Warren Dale and Dale Edwin, all of Glenwood; her mother, Mrs. Grace Burke-Foote, of Vancouver; one sister, Mrs. Florence Bennett, of Los Angeles; and a niece, Evelyn Thompson, of Vancouver.
She came to Glenwood in 1909 with her parents from Wyoming. She was a graduate of Glenwood high school and later attended business college in Portland.
Mrs. Cress was active in Glenwood community affairs and was a member of the Grange, the Glenwood Woman's Club, the Ladies Aid, the White Salmon Legion Auxiliary.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., January 31, 1941, page 5

OLD PIONEER CELEBRATED 87 BIRTHDAY SUNDAY

The funeral services of Mrs. Douglas Cress was held here at the church last Thursday afternoon being conducted by Gardner's Funeral Service, of White Salmon. The sermon was preached by Rev. Fike from here. She was laid to rest in the Mt. Adams Grange Cemetery by the side of her infant who passed away at child birth.
Frankie Burk Cress was born Sept. 22, 1898 and passed on after a siege of illness at around the age of 41 years. Being the daughter of Mrs. Grace Foote. Her father, Mr. Burk, passed on several years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Douglas Cress and two sons, Dale and Keith; her mother, Mrs. Foote and sister, Florence, as well as many other relatives and friends. Her sister, Florence, arrived for the funeral from Los Angeles, Calif., and other relatives from various paces, as well as many friends from far and near. Much sympathy is extended to the family in their sorrow.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., January 30, 1941, page 5

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. D.A. CRESS HELD

Glenwood, Wash., Jan. 27 (Special) - The funeral service, conducted for Frankie L. Cress in the Glenwood, Presbyterian church Thursday by the Rev. B.J. Fike was one of the largest ever held here. Born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, Sept. 31, 1899, Mrs. Cress passed away Jan. 21, at the age of 41 years, four months is survived by her husband, D.A. Cress, two sons, Warren Dale and Keith Edwin, Glenwood; her mother, Mrs. Grace Burke-Foote, Vancouver, Wash.; a sister, Mrs. Florence Bennett, Los Angeles, and a niece, Mrs. Bennett's daughter, Evelyn Thompson, Vancouver, Wn.
A graduate of the Glenwood high school she had attended Behnke-Walker business college one year prior to her marriage in Nov. 1920 to D.A. Cress in Goldendale. As a member of the Glenwood Grange, the Ladies Aid and a charter member of the Woman's club, and including the leadership of a 4-H game propagation club last summer, she had contributed much toward the common welfare in civic and community interests.
She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Evan Childs post number 89, a corps of whose members attended to do honor to her memory. Known for her friendly way of helping out in times of distress, loved for her wit and understanding, Mrs. Cress gave pleasure to other by her willingness to contribute whatever talent she possessed whenever request was made. Devoted to her home and family, their welfare, pleasure and enjoyment, she enjoyed dispensing hospitality to friends and associates. Many things in the community offer mute testimony of what she has contributed in her willingness to help and support projects for the common good. Gifted and talented, Frankie Cress will long be remembered for her sweet voice, her personality and the special kind of winsome, funloving companionship she shared with all alike.
She came to Glenwood July 3, 1909 where the Burke family homesteaded midway between Laurel and Glenwood on the Trout Lake road, later moving into Glenwood and building a home. One of the first cars owned in the valley was the property of her father, Charles Burke. Growing up in the community, establishing a home here and growing with the place had intertwined her life with that of a great many, others, so that within this circle life for her will live long after her departure, as was evidenced by the many friends who attended, and the beautiful floral pieces present.
Interment was made in the Grange Mt. Adams cemetery with Gardeners of White Salmon in charge. Soloist was Mrs. Roy Cain of White Salmon, who sang "In the Garden," "Sail On," and, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," with Mrs. Ward Holloway as organist.
Pallbearers were O.P. Kreps, Jr., Howard Patton, Frank Kuhnhausen, Howard Murray, Homer Babcock, and Frank Leaton.
Sympathy from the entire community is extended to the family and relatives. Those coming from a distance were Mrs. Florence Bennett, who arrived Thursday morning from California, Mr. and Mrs. Bunnell, their son Judd and wife from Pendleton. Mrs. Bunnell is the mother of Mr. Cress. Delbert Foote, Arlington, Ore., John Cress, LaCenter, Wash., and nearer relatives were Mr. and Mrs. John Tobin and family, Klickitat, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Trout, Gilmer Valley.
Auxiliary members present from White Salmon were Mesdames DeYoe, Cain, Kidder, Hunsaker, Duus, Warneke, Yerkes, Zwinin, Sawani, Robertson. Legionnaires were Hunsaker, Robertson, Yerkes, Stratton. Mayor Floyd Martin and Tune Wyers were other White Salmon residents present. From Bingen were Mrs. Mary Coleman and her daughter, Mrs. Earl Abshier; Trout Lake, Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Beeks; Goldendale, Mr. and Mrs. George Nickerson.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., January 21, 1941, page 8
"Laurel News"

Our Community wassaddened twice this month with the passing of Bert Lane and Frankie Cress at Glenwood. Both were well and favorably known and will be greatly missed in community activities. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved families in their great loss.