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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., December 28, 2000, page 6

ZONA HOCTOR

Zona Hoctor, 100, of Goldendale, died Dec. 19, 2000 in Goldendale.
She was born Oct.11, 1900 in Rockford, to Charles and Eva McDowell. The family moved to The Dalles area when Zona was 11 years old and she attended school at 15-Mile School and high school in The Dalles.
The family moved to a farm in Goldendale in 1916. Zona attended No.12 school for two years. Zona married William Hoctor on Nov. 11, 1919 in Goldendale. They owned and operated a ranch on Hoctor Road for many years. Zona's last goal in life was to reach the age of 100; she celebrated that goal with a birthday party in October with over 100 of her family and friends in attendance.
Zona was an excellent cook. She loved growing flowers, sewing, crocheting and taking care of her family. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Altar Society, the Grange, the Wool Growers and the ceramic club.
Her husband, William; one son, Emmett; one brother, Cecil McDowell and one sister, Marie Green preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Ellen Willis and Dorothy Dressel and one son, Charles, all of Goldendale; 17 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was said Dec. 23 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. William Byron, Celebrant. Interment was in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Erdman Funeral Home.