Terance Olaf Skjersaa, 57, and Susan Renee Skjersaa, 52, were identified as the couple killed in an avalanche in central Oregon. They were from Bend, Oregon and were reported missing by friends after failing to return from a backcountry skiing outing in an area known as “Happy Valley.” Their bodies were found buried in the snow by friends late at night. The avalanche likely occurred several hours before they were discovered. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office recovered their bodies and warned of moderate to considerable avalanche danger in the Central Cascades area. Sheriff Kent van der Kamp expressed sadness over the loss of the couple who were well-known in the community.Officials emphasized the need for extreme caution when recreating in the area due to avalanche risk. Bend, Oregon is located 140 miles east of Eugene, not west, contrary to a previous version of the article. The community mourns the tragic loss of the couple and remembers them for their impact and contributions to the area.
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