Bob Baker

    Salmon residents mourn the loss of a respected, colorful and kind community man: Robert “Bob” Baker. Bob suffered from early-onset dementia-Alzheimer’s and passed from the effects of the disease on July 15, 2023. May he Rest in Peace. Born on August 26, 1956, to William and Olena (McDonald) Baker, Bob was the son of

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Kirt S. Adams

Kirt Schall Adams, of Fruitland, passed away on May 18, 2022, after suffering a stroke on April 23, 2022. Kirt was born June 12, 1951 in Ontario, Oregon, the son of Ernest and Fay Adams. He was a farmer most of his life on the family’s century farm east of Vale, Oregon which was established

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Marca Washburn

  May 25, 1971 — April 16, 2023 Odessa Marca Michelle Washburn, 51, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 16, 2023.Marca was born to Tommy and Lynda Bryant in Odessa Texas on May 25, 1971. Marca attended Permian High School and Texas Tech University. In her youth, Marca was a

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CONTACT INFORMATION

ATTENTION ALL LIFTERS!   If you have any updates to one of the following: Mailing Address Email Address Phone Number Click Here to update your information   Thanks you! Hope to see you all at World’s!

MAUI WILDFIRES

As we all may have seen wildfires have ravage Lahaina located on the island of Maui. There are many lifters who have competed in our federation and are actively being affected by the wildfires. If you have the ability to donate, please do so. There are many pages and resources available online for donating, unfortunately

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WABDL WORLD’S 2023 HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Gus has received some calls about some issues with making reservations at the hotel, he is working with the hotel to get these issues resolved. Also, when making your reservation please use the link in the meet application, as calling the hotel you will get charged a fee for processing. If you have any issues

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HALL OF FAME

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS OF THE HALL OF FAME!   If you are not shown on the Hall of Fame page, please email wabdlHQ@gmail.com with your picture as well as a summary of accomplishments or a picture of your award   If you have any questions please contact Gus Rethwisch

Special Message from Gus to Elma Thomas

Elma Adair Thomas has been the WABDL secretary from 1996-2021.  Elma graduated top of her class from John Burroughs High School in 1956.  A lot of people might not know that Elma is by far, more than a secretary…. She in fact was a model, actress, singer, dancer, and teacher!  She had the lead in

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