Fulleatores of Gruesome West Coast have demanded the lives of three skiers in Oregon and California.
After he had not succeeded in returning home from a ski trip on Monday, Terry 'Olaf Skjersaa van Terrance, 57, and his wife Susan Renee Skjerssa, 52, were buried in a massive avalanche by friends, according to friends, according to friends, according to friends, Deschutes County Sheriff's Sheriff's Sergeant Jason Wall.
The couple, from Bend, Oregon, left earlier in the day in the Central Cascade Mountains, but an avalanche buried them tragically on 6,700 ft while they were skating on a southern slope in Happy Valley, according to the Central Oregon Avalanche Center.
They were found after midnight. Authorities believe that they were struck by the large mass of snow hours before they were.
The couple are supposed to have activated the dangerous avalanche itself, “said the Central Oregon Avalanche Center in a separate report.
The same day, Frederic Dross, 46, was missing after he did not return from a backcountry ski trip around Powderhouse Peak near Luther Pass in South Lake Tahoe.
The police soon found Dross's vehicle in the parking lot and his deceased body was found shortly after 4 p.m. by friends, according to the office of the sheriff of El Dorado County.
Due to dangerous snow conditions, Dross had to be saved early on Tuesday morning. The cause of the avalanche that Dross caught is unknown.
'Terry' Olaf Skjersaa (left), 57, and his wife Susan Renee Skjersssa (right), 52, were killed on Monday evening after an avalane's Happy Valley had hit them
Frederic Dross (photo), 46, also died of an avalanche on Monday. He had not succeeded in returning home from a ski trip around Powderhouse Peak in South Lake Tahoe, California
On Tuesday, the Central Oregon Avalanche Center said:
“We extend our deepest participation to everyone who loved the couple that tragically lost their lives while they did what they loved,” said the organization.
Both Terry and Susan were highly regarded in the ski community, while their families opened the first ski store in Bend in 1939, according to Skjersaa Group – a real estate group for which Terry was a head broker.
Terry's grandparents Olaf and Grace started the family business all those decades ago and he had knowledge in the industry for more than 20 years.
Olaf, a Norwegian immigrant, decided to open the store in his house on 10th Street, KTVZ21 reported.
“Terry knows the area of ​​the top of Mount Bachelor to the canyons of the Deschutes -River, and all points in between,” read his Bio on the website.
He and Sarah, who also went through Renee, share two daughters together – Ellie and Jade.
“I am deeply sad because of the tragic loss of the couple that their life has lost in the avalanche while I enjoy the central backcountry of Oregon,” said Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp.
The couple left earlier in the day in Central Cascade Mountains, but she buried an avalanche at 6,700ft while they skied on a southern slope in Happy Valley. (Shown: File photo of Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway in Oregon)
Dross was missing after he did not return from a ski trip from the interior around Powderhouse Peak near Luther Pass in South Lake Tahoe. (Shown: Dross and his wife)
'Their long history in our community and the lives they have touched are proof of the spirit and resilience that Central Oregon make such a special place to live.
“On behalf of the Sheriff's Office of Deschutes County and our entire community, I expand my sincere condolences to their families and loved ones in this difficult time.”
Dross, from South Lake Tahoe, is, according to a Gofundme, remembered as a loving husband and father for two young daughters.
He is known for his dedication in the solar industry, such as Jenya Meydbray, who created the donation page, said he was a 'tireless solar ridder'.
The father of two is also remembered because of his 'generous, positive and energetic' personality.
Dangerous Snow Conditions Monday evening meant that Dross had to be saved early on Tuesday. The cause of the avalanche is unknown. (Shown: Powderhouse Peak – Luther Pass – area)
Many in his appeal dross in heartbreaking posts after his sudden death.
“His sharp insight and dedication pushed us to improve, and always challenged us to do better,” said Eedama, a sustainability organization on LinkedIn.
'Deeply sad by the tragic and early fall of Frederic Dross. He was a great person. Words cannot express the loss that we feel. We will miss him very much …, “wrote a photovoltaic expert on solar energy.
Joel Jean, the founder of Swift Solar, said he “never met anyone like Frederic.”
'He was the only person who could keep me in a whiteboard session of 1 hour for 3 hours and could still let me continue for longer. He wasn't perfect, but he was pretty close.
'He was friendly, honest, open, hardworking, ambitious, optimistic, creative and playful. He brought joy and love to work every day. '
Jean also noticed that Tuesday would have been the three -month anniversary of Dross at Swift Solar.
