About Us

Whether you are making arrangements for a funeral today, or just looking to take care of the future, it is important that you have the information you need to make clear and rational decisions. We want to assist you in this process by giving you complete and honest information about funeral services. It is our desire to meet the needs of you and your family. We welcome your questions and will take the time to answer any that you may have.

You can count on us to be thorough in our explanations, whether they concern prices, procedures or policies. We will take the time to explain all of your options.

We are committed to the residents of Klickitat and Skamania counties and the entire Mid-Columbia area. We strive to serve our neighbors with the utmost care and compassion. It is our goal to give each family individual attention, and guide them in creating a service as unique as the person they love.

Our Staff

Derek and Domonique have retired after a long and rewarding career in funeral service. They will always be thankful for the relationships they have made throughout the years.

Kelly Walker

Funeral Director


Kelly was raised in Northeast Tennessee and moved to the Gorge in 2018. She graduated from the Funeral Service Education program at Mt. Hood Community College in June 2024.

Tatjana (Tasha) Hardman

Office administrator



Tatjana was born here in the Columbia Gorge and although she spent much of her life traveling the country, she settled in her hometown. While looking into career options that center around community, and compassion, funeral service seemed like a natural fit and quickly became a passion. Although she wears many hats, her main position is office administrator for Gardner Funeral Home.

Addison Redmond

Funeral Director


Born and raised in Hood River, Addison is proud to serve the community he calls home. After graduating from Hood River Valley High School in 2013, he pursued his passion for funeral service by completing the Funeral Service Education Program at Mt. Hood Community College in 2019. Addison now works as a funeral director and embalmer, where he is committed to helping families honor their loved ones with care, compassion, and professionalism.

Jack Trumbull

Funeral Director



  Jack has been serving families in funeral service since 1991. Jack and Debbi married in 1993 and have two children; Lauren and Caleb, both attending Hood River Valley High School. Jack is active with Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Lion’s, and Columbia Center for the Arts. Jack is a past president of the Oregon Funeral Directors Association, and a recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association's “Pursuit of Excellence” Award. Jack is a member of the advisory committee for the Funeral Service Program at Mt. Hood Community College, and chair of the Providence Advisory Board.

Dianne Level

Family Service Counselor


Dianne is a retired educator and long-time resident of Hood River. She and her husband, Bob, have three children and nine grandchildren. Dianne is our family service counselor and assists our community with pre-planning.

Matt Mangelson

Family Service Counselor


Works remotely as a Preplanning Specialist, assisting individuals and families with advance funeral planning and preneed arrangements. Matt graduated from Brigham Young University last year, where he developed a strong foundation in communication, planning, and client-focused service. Through his work in preplanning, he helps families thoughtfully document their wishes, understand available options, and reduce the emotional and financial burden placed on loved ones during times of loss. Matt believes that advance planning is one of the most meaningful gifts families can give, providing peace of mind and confidence that their personal wishes will be honored. He is committed to serving families with compassion and respect throughout the preplanning process.



Jon Bilderback

Funeral Director


Jon mainly works at Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel in Goldendale. He is instrumental in assisting people and keeping the facility in top shape. Jon helps on first calls, memorial and funeral services and also sets headstones for the families who order them from us. Jon has two daughters, whom he loves to spend time with.