About Us
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.
Victoria Lara
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Victoria, previously from the Portland area, recently moved to the Gorge and began working with us at the end of July, 2018. As a licensed funeral director and embalmer, she is a great asset to the team. Her kind and upbeat attitude makes everyone around her happier. Victoria and her family enjoy all the outdoor activities the area can offer and love to go on adventures together.
John Bilderback
Assistant
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.
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 home town. While looking into career options that center around community and compassion, caring for loved ones who have passed and their families 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. Tatjana and Victoria work closely with the community in White Salmon as well as the surrounding communities to ensure families have the guidance and compassion needed to navigate their journey through grief and planning. When she is not working Tatjana can be found hiking, skiing or at home with her many, many pets.
