Darlene Nellermoe Hood River, Oregon Obituary

Darlene Nellermoe

<p>Darlene Ellen (Todd) Nellermoe</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; April 24, 1936 — May 25, 2023</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Darlene Nellermoe, age 87, passed peacefully into the waiting and loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 25, 2023 at Ashley Manor/Pacific Living Center of Hood River, Oregon.&nbsp; Her Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 at Hood River Christian Missionary Alliance Church (2650 Montello Ave, Hood River, Oregon 97031).</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Darlene was an amazing woman and teacher.&nbsp; She was known for always identifying the good in people so that those in her presence always felt loved, valued, and affirmed.&nbsp; She was a blessing to all her students, each one was precious to her.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Darlene Ellen Todd was born on April 24, 1936 to Clyde Albert Todd and Gladys Mabel Johnke in Fargo, ND.&nbsp; Later she married Roy E. Nellermoe (Kindred, North Dakota), on April 6, 1958.&nbsp; Together they celebrated 65 years of adventurous marriage and raised four children (Jeffrey, Barbara, Stephen and Erika) to love God, love people, be curious about the world, learn a language and travel.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Darlene was a published poet (she loved limericks), composed music and children Christmas pageants for her church.&nbsp;&nbsp; She loved to play piano and guitar.&nbsp; She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran and Hood River Alliance churches. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Graduates of Concordia College (Fargo, ND), both Darlene and Roy were recruited to teach in the Hood River County School District in 1958 starting in Parkdale.&nbsp;&nbsp; Darlene taught at Parkdale, Pine Grove, and Mid Valley elementary schools.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Darlene was a member of the local chapter of the Odell Lioness Club. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Our family is grateful for the support of the “care angels” from Providence In-home Health, Providence Hospice of the Gorge, Ashley Manor/Pacific Living Center in the last months. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to Anderson Tribute Center for coordinating arrangements and Hood River Alliance Church and the Hood River Valley community for your love and support.&nbsp; Please designate memorials to: Providence Hood River Hospice of the Gorge to bless others.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Darlene has an infectious and kind smile and will be dearly missed. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Livestream available Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00 A.M:&nbsp;https://hralliance.org/livestream</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>https://vimeo.com/event/3579331&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.</p>
April 24, 1936 - May 25, 202304/24/193605/25/2023
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July 20, 2023
In memory of a beautiful person. She blessed so many with her generosity and sweetness.
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Madison
July 11, 2023
Although I didn't spend much time with Darlene, she was so kind and prayed for me when I was in surgery. She was a a joy to be around.

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Carolyn Princehouse
June 29, 2023
Roy, I am sorry I'm late about sharing my condolences to you and your family. Darlene was a precious gift to all who knew her. She has the soul of an angel and now she is with our Lord. So very sorry...there are no words! Love, Carolyn Princehouse
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Gretta Dorzab Armitage
June 29, 2023
Mrs. Nellermoe was the first teacher I had after moving to HR in 1980, she was a wonderful teacher. My condolences to the entire Nellermoe family!

RIP Beautiful lady
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Anna Mueller
May 28, 2023
Dear Roy, Barb, Jeff, Steve and Erica and all the family: Darlene was such a wonderful, loving and kind person. Our families shared so many good times together! I have wonderful memories of Darlene's fresh homemade bread, warm from the oven. She was so happy making oth... Continue Reading