Sarah McNeal Orchard/Delia's oldest sister
Jennie McNeal Cooper/Anna's twin sister
Anna McNeal Coad/Jennie's twin sister
MRS. DELIA COON, CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY LOCAL HISTORY, DIES
Another link with the earliest days of Hood River valley was lost early this week, with the death of Mrs. T.R. Coon, at Portland, after a comparatively short illness. Funeral services were held at the graveside here on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Frank Spaulding, the circuit rider of early days, officiating. Many old timers were at the graveside at the Pythian cemetery to pay their respects to the memory of this splendid pioneer.
Mrs. Coon, who was born in Missouri on April 5, 1854, came west with their parents across the plains, and after a period of schooling, took up teaching as a profession, and taught at Hood River, Lyle, Portland and Seattle. At Lyle, one of her pupils was Frederic Homer Balch, later to win fame with his "Bridge of the Gods" and "Genevieve." She met her husband, who survives, at Salem, before he came to Hood River in 1871, and three years later, they were married and settled down to enjoy life in Hood River valley.
For many years, they owned a ranch on the west bank of the river, not far from town, and later they traded this property for their present home site in town on the Heights. Both were keenly interested in gardening, and for many years the first local grown strawberries, tomatoes and other truck were, each year, brought in from their garden. To Mr. Coon goes credit for having introduced the Clark Seedling strawberry to Hood River valley, and, up till a few years ago, this berry held the lead against all others for its fine shipping qualities. The fact that it ran out is no fault of the man who introduced it many years ago.
Well educated and of a kindly and neighborly disposition, Mrs. Coon and her husband made many sincere friends here and in other sections of the Pacific Northwest, who regret to learn of her passing, at the age of 82 years.
Only the oldest residents can recall the days when Mrs. Coon was a teacher in Hood River's first schoolhouse, which, many years ago, was incorporated in the present county court building. Most of her pupils are now grown men and women, with families of their own, and some of them, who are at far distant points, will read, with regret, the demise of this fine pioneer resident. Mrs. Coon had long been a member of the Pioneer association, and was historian of that group.
From time to time, she contributed pioneer stories to the columns of the News and to Portland newspapers, and her accounts of early days were always interesting.
Source Hood River News, Hood River, Oregon November 20, 1936
Jennie McNeal Cooper/Anna's twin sister
Anna McNeal Coad/Jennie's twin sister
MRS. DELIA COON, CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY LOCAL HISTORY, DIES
Another link with the earliest days of Hood River valley was lost early this week, with the death of Mrs. T.R. Coon, at Portland, after a comparatively short illness. Funeral services were held at the graveside here on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Frank Spaulding, the circuit rider of early days, officiating. Many old timers were at the graveside at the Pythian cemetery to pay their respects to the memory of this splendid pioneer.
Mrs. Coon, who was born in Missouri on April 5, 1854, came west with their parents across the plains, and after a period of schooling, took up teaching as a profession, and taught at Hood River, Lyle, Portland and Seattle. At Lyle, one of her pupils was Frederic Homer Balch, later to win fame with his "Bridge of the Gods" and "Genevieve." She met her husband, who survives, at Salem, before he came to Hood River in 1871, and three years later, they were married and settled down to enjoy life in Hood River valley.
For many years, they owned a ranch on the west bank of the river, not far from town, and later they traded this property for their present home site in town on the Heights. Both were keenly interested in gardening, and for many years the first local grown strawberries, tomatoes and other truck were, each year, brought in from their garden. To Mr. Coon goes credit for having introduced the Clark Seedling strawberry to Hood River valley, and, up till a few years ago, this berry held the lead against all others for its fine shipping qualities. The fact that it ran out is no fault of the man who introduced it many years ago.
Well educated and of a kindly and neighborly disposition, Mrs. Coon and her husband made many sincere friends here and in other sections of the Pacific Northwest, who regret to learn of her passing, at the age of 82 years.
Only the oldest residents can recall the days when Mrs. Coon was a teacher in Hood River's first schoolhouse, which, many years ago, was incorporated in the present county court building. Most of her pupils are now grown men and women, with families of their own, and some of them, who are at far distant points, will read, with regret, the demise of this fine pioneer resident. Mrs. Coon had long been a member of the Pioneer association, and was historian of that group.
From time to time, she contributed pioneer stories to the columns of the News and to Portland newspapers, and her accounts of early days were always interesting.
Source Hood River News, Hood River, Oregon November 20, 1936
Sarah McNeal Orchard/Delia's oldest sister
Jennie McNeal Cooper/Anna's twin sister
Anna McNeal Coad/Jennie's twin sister
MRS. DELIA COON, CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY LOCAL HISTORY, DIES
Another link with the earliest days of Hood River valley was lost early this week, with the death of Mrs. T.R. Coon, at Portland, after a comparatively short illness. Funeral services were held at the graveside here on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Frank Spaulding, the circuit rider of early days, officiating. Many old timers were at the graveside at the Pythian cemetery to pay their respects to the memory of this splendid pioneer.
Mrs. Coon, who was born in Missouri on April 5, 1854, came west with their parents across the plains, and after a period of schooling, took up teaching as a profession, and taught at Hood River, Lyle, Portland and Seattle. At Lyle, one of her pupils was Frederic Homer Balch, later to win fame with his "Bridge of the Gods" and "Genevieve." She met her husband, who survives, at Salem, before he came to Hood River in 1871, and three years later, they were married and settled down to enjoy life in Hood River valley.
For many years, they owned a ranch on the west bank of the river, not far from town, and later they traded this property for their present home site in town on the Heights. Both were keenly interested in gardening, and for many years the first local grown strawberries, tomatoes and other truck were, each year, brought in from their garden. To Mr. Coon goes credit for having introduced the Clark Seedling strawberry to Hood River valley, and, up till a few years ago, this berry held the lead against all others for its fine shipping qualities. The fact that it ran out is no fault of the man who introduced it many years ago.
Well educated and of a kindly and neighborly disposition, Mrs. Coon and her husband made many sincere friends here and in other sections of the Pacific Northwest, who regret to learn of her passing, at the age of 82 years.
Only the oldest residents can recall the days when Mrs. Coon was a teacher in Hood River's first schoolhouse, which, many years ago, was incorporated in the present county court building. Most of her pupils are now grown men and women, with families of their own, and some of them, who are at far distant points, will read, with regret, the demise of this fine pioneer resident. Mrs. Coon had long been a member of the Pioneer association, and was historian of that group.
From time to time, she contributed pioneer stories to the columns of the News and to Portland newspapers, and her accounts of early days were always interesting.
Source Hood River News, Hood River, Oregon November 20, 1936
Jennie McNeal Cooper/Anna's twin sister
Anna McNeal Coad/Jennie's twin sister
MRS. DELIA COON, CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY LOCAL HISTORY, DIES
Another link with the earliest days of Hood River valley was lost early this week, with the death of Mrs. T.R. Coon, at Portland, after a comparatively short illness. Funeral services were held at the graveside here on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Frank Spaulding, the circuit rider of early days, officiating. Many old timers were at the graveside at the Pythian cemetery to pay their respects to the memory of this splendid pioneer.
Mrs. Coon, who was born in Missouri on April 5, 1854, came west with their parents across the plains, and after a period of schooling, took up teaching as a profession, and taught at Hood River, Lyle, Portland and Seattle. At Lyle, one of her pupils was Frederic Homer Balch, later to win fame with his "Bridge of the Gods" and "Genevieve." She met her husband, who survives, at Salem, before he came to Hood River in 1871, and three years later, they were married and settled down to enjoy life in Hood River valley.
For many years, they owned a ranch on the west bank of the river, not far from town, and later they traded this property for their present home site in town on the Heights. Both were keenly interested in gardening, and for many years the first local grown strawberries, tomatoes and other truck were, each year, brought in from their garden. To Mr. Coon goes credit for having introduced the Clark Seedling strawberry to Hood River valley, and, up till a few years ago, this berry held the lead against all others for its fine shipping qualities. The fact that it ran out is no fault of the man who introduced it many years ago.
Well educated and of a kindly and neighborly disposition, Mrs. Coon and her husband made many sincere friends here and in other sections of the Pacific Northwest, who regret to learn of her passing, at the age of 82 years.
Only the oldest residents can recall the days when Mrs. Coon was a teacher in Hood River's first schoolhouse, which, many years ago, was incorporated in the present county court building. Most of her pupils are now grown men and women, with families of their own, and some of them, who are at far distant points, will read, with regret, the demise of this fine pioneer resident. Mrs. Coon had long been a member of the Pioneer association, and was historian of that group.
From time to time, she contributed pioneer stories to the columns of the News and to Portland newspapers, and her accounts of early days were always interesting.
Source Hood River News, Hood River, Oregon November 20, 1936
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