Hazel Jean Van Gorder Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Hazel Jean Van Gorder Smith of Boardman, Oregon, born in Rainier, Oregon, who passed away on September 15, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Archie Gore and Myrtle Gore (Giberson); her husband Charles Van Gorder Jr.; her children, Kayce and Nathan; her siblings, Aaron, Gus, Archie, Vernon, Fred and Julia; and her grandsons, Seth, Michael and Zach.
She is survived by: her former husband Arthur "Ted" Smith; her children, Gene Van Gorder (Kim) of Irrigon, OR, Jon Van Gorder (Kelsey) of Dragoon, AZ, Myrtle Conlon of Boardman, OR and Kathy Doughty (Wayne) of Irrigon, OR; her daughter-in-law Mary Van Gorder of Boardman, OR; and her brother Harold Gore of LaPine, OR. She is also survived by sister: Evelyn Sayles, Alabama; 20 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and 1 great great granddaughter.
Those who wish may make contributions in Hazel's memory to the Boardman Community Church or Vange John Memorial Hospice Education Fund.
