Wayne H Hook

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Oregon

Wayne and my brother Jimmy were friends from Vietnam days and bowled together at Oregon Bowling Alley Thursday night league. I substituted and got to know Wayne when he always had a fresh can of PABST. Brother Jim passed away January 2025 and Wayne was at his wake. RIP Good Buddy

I was but a high school kid when I went to work for Mr. Ellis At Ellis hardware. Wayne was there to show me the ropes and he remained a close confidant. I shall always remember Waynes' kindness and good humor. I shall remember you my friend.

We are all going to miss you, Wayne. Brothers Forever. I met Wayne at the yearly VFW bowling we had every year. This continued on to bowling with him every Wednesday night in Oregon and later at the Ten Pin Alley Monday and Thursday mornings. I also raced against Wayne at the Columbus 151 Speedway for 15 years in the Backward Racing Division. Those were wild and fun times. What I will remember him most for is our time in the VFW. We marched in many, many parades together and I traveled with him a couple of times to his Kokomo reunion. Wayne and I were both on the Oregon-Brooklyn VFW Honor Guard where we attended and gave the Final Military Salute at many funerals. In fact, the day he had his stroke the Honor Guard was waiting for Wayne to attend another funeral. Little did we know he was not going to make it. I'll miss you, Wayne.

Wayne was a fun guy to work with. Rest in peace.