Inez Marie Greer, age 93, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on September 11, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Gerald Martin Bonn, age 88, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at the Oregon Veterans Home on September 10, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Virginia Fern Bergum, age 93, a resident of The Dalles, OR, at The Springs at Mill Creek on September 8, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Donna Lee Ross, age 85, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away at Canyon Rim Assisted Living on September 9, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Frank Alexander Brown, age 76, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at the Oregon Veterans Home on September 2, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Gabrielle Adrienne Jacobsen, age 100, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at The Dalles Health and Rehabilitation Center on August 29, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Nelda Pearl Potter, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, friend, and life-long Oregon resident passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 92 while residing in Florence, Oregon. She is survived by her four children: Marc Potter, Paul Potter, Steve Potter and Sheila Blacketer; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was born in The Dalles, Oregon on August 24, 1933, to Paul and Alma (Haynes) Benedict. She attended grade school and graduated high school in Dufur, Oregon, and then she was accepted to Northwestern Christian College in Eugene, Oregon to pursue a degree in education. On October 1, 1955, Nelda married Rodney Gary Potter, a veteran and local sawmill worker. Throughout her life Nelda worked as a Kindergarten teacher, an Avon representative, and as a recorder in the offices of the Dufur Ranger Station and the Dufur City Hall.

Nelda was a spiritual woman who was involved in many church activities, including playing the piano, leading worship during services, and teaching Sunday school. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her.

There will be a viewing between 2pm – 6pm on September 12th at the Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home located at 1100 Kelly Ave, The Dalles, OR 97058.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on September 13th at the Dufur Christian Church on 315 Harrison St, Dufur, Oregon. Pastor Tim Fain will officiate.

Marlys Jean Stellingwerf, age 88, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at The Springs at Mill Creek on August 21, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Bryson Jay Jim, age 18, a resident of Warm Springs, OR, passed away August 6, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Stephen James Pratt, age 32, a resident of Madras, OR, passed away August 10, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Don E. Kelsey died August 26, 2026, in The Dalles, Oregon. Born January 1, 1929, in Sheridan, Wyoming. He was the sixth of seven children born to Glen and Viola (Strong) Kelsey. The family left Wyoming shortly after Don was born, following available work, living in Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. He lived on his own from the age of 15, finding work as a logger and farm laborer. In December of 1949, he married Evalyn McGuire in Colfax, Washington and worked there as a farm laborer and then for the highway department. In November of 1950, they moved to The Dalles, where he worked for the highway department and water district. In 1951, they moved to eastern Oregon where Don worked on McNary Dam. They returned to The Dalles in early 1953 where they raised their four children and Don worked for a short time at the Tie Plant and then The Dalles Dam. In October of that year, he began his electrical apprenticeship. Over the years, he did electrical work in town, as well as on the John Day Dam and eventually in Alaska for nearly two years in the mid 1970’s. Don and Evalyn divorced in 1975.

In March of 1976, he married Sue Fleishauer in Reno, Nevada and they moved to Portland. They owned a motel in Portland for a year and a half, but Don continued working in the electrical trade until his retirement in 1991 and they moved to The Dalles. Don built four homes for his family over the years and was known for his large vegetable garden, beautiful flower garden and a strong work ethic. He loved to travel, fish and enjoyed being with his grandchildren.

Don is survived by his wife, Sue; children Diane Kelly, deceased (Doug); Linda Quackenbush (Loyal); David (Wanda) and Steven (Martha). Sue’s children, Lynn Godden; Shanda Wolfe and Laura Pannone; 7 grandchildren, Sara Brandon (Ted) and April Huggler; AJ Quackenbush (Ashlie); Carrie, Sam (Kelsey); Scott (Meagan) Kelsey; and Eric Godden. He is also survived by three great grandchildren, Alice and Liam Quackenbush and Evalyn (Evie) Kelly. His siblings, Grace, Margaret, Betty, Ted, Thelma and Paul predeceased him.

Gary Wayne Kelly, age 68, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on August 29, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Randall Mark Green, age 71, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge August 23, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Samuel Eugene Cobb, age 73, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away August 29, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Cameron Michael Bostick, age 21, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away August 22, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at Dufur High School on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Cameron’s name to Dufur School ASB Football. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Beverly J. Ackley Tuttle died peacefully in her sleep on August 11, 2026, at her home.

Beverly was the daughter of Beatrice and Chuck Ackley. She was born in Bingen, Washington, and had an older sister, Betty.

Beverly married David L. Tuttle on February 5, 1955, in North Bonneville, Washington. Together, they bought their first and last home in The Dalles, Oregon, where they built a beautiful life and raised their family. Happily married for more than 70 years, Beverly and David were truly like two peas in a pod. Their love, companionship, and devotion to one another were an inspiration to everyone who knew them.

They had three children: Kim, Kasey, and Jodi.

Beverly was known by her friends and family as a dear and caring woman. Her family and countless friends were her greatest joy. She was very involved in her community and generously gave her time through volunteer work.

Golf, travel, and pinochle were among Beverly’s greatest passions. She loved the game of golf, enjoyed traveling, and cherished the many hours spent playing pinochle with family and friends. She became a grandmother to six and took great pride in her grandchildren. She was a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother, teaching many of them the rules and etiquette of golf and enjoying watching their sporting events.

Beverly’s generosity, laughter, and endless love touched the lives of so many. She had a way of making people feel loved, welcomed, and valued. She was truly an amazing woman whose presence brought joy to her family, friends, and community.

Beverly will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her beautiful spirit, warm laughter, generous heart, and boundless love will live on in the many lives she touched.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Dennis Richard Jarding, age 83, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on August 17, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Richard Lewis Biggerstaff, born in Nebraska on January 13, 1940, peacefully left this world on August 1, 2026 at Providence Hospital in Hood River, Oregon, at age 86, subsequent to a series of strokes after several years of declining health. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Leitha Biggerstaff, and his siblings, Joanne Biggerstaff Keough and Rodney Biggerstaff.  

Richard, who was known for most of his life as Dick but more recently as Rich, moved with his parents and siblings at an early age to Richland, Washington. He attended Lewis and Clark Elementary, Carmichael Junior High, and graduated in 1958 from Richland’s Columbia High School. He attended CBC, then finished his degree in geology at the University of Washington. He pursued his masters degree in geological engineering at the University of Idaho.

Rich married his neighborhood girlfriend, Sally Hatcher, June 13, 1964 at Richland Lutheran Church. They had three sons together, Thad in 1969, Chet in 1971, and Matt in 1972.  

His work took the family all over the country, including to Oregon, California, Delaware, Texas, Missouri, and Washington. In 1993 they returned to Richland, where Rich worked for several different contractors at Hanford. In 2003, he and Sally purchased 21 acres outside of Goldendale, Washington. They commuted from Richland on weekends to work on establishing a hobby farm and home in the country. A few years later, when Sally retired from teaching and Rich retired as a geological engineer, they relocated there permanently. Rich then obtained his real estate license, and for several years helped many other people find their homes away from city life. 

Rich was excellent at using his hands. He was a wonderful woodworker, producing everything from small carved items to coffee tables to hunting bows to kayaks. He also was a Mr. Fix It, who was disgruntled if he had to hire someone to do any job he could not do himself.

He is survived by Sally, his wife of 62 years, at their home in Goldendale, son Thad of Yakima, son Chet (and companion, Anne) of Goldendale, son Matt (who has been Rich and Sally‘s helper and caregiver since 2019) at their home in Goldendale. Other survivors include granddaughter Kylee Biggerstaff and a great-granddaughter Khalia Biggerstaff in Federal Way, sisters-in-law Darlene Hatcher Tverberg in Pennsylvania, and Lynn-Marie Hatcher Peashka in Richland, three nieces, five nephews, and 12 great nieces and nephews. 

Rich loved nature and hiking. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Washington Trails Association, 705 2nd Ave., Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104, or online at www.wta.org 

Messages of condolence may be sent to 2257 Glenwood Hwy, Goldendale WA 98620
or smbigger3@gmail.com .
Per his wishes, there will be no services.

Merl Eugene Sanders, age 70, a resident of Goldendale, WA, passed away at Columbia Basin Care Facility on August 5, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Stephen Paul Bisset, the seventh child of Alexis Paul and Marian (Vanderpool) Bisset, passed away May 27, 2026, at Desired for Healing in Pendleton, Oregon, after a long battle with epilepsy.

Steve was the youngest of seven children, with a twenty-year span between him and his oldest sibling. He lived the majority of his life on his parents’ farm on Wolf Run Ridge.

Steve was a bit of a wild child, especially during his high school years at what he referred to as “Dufur Tech,” along with his close friend Dave. Scott pursued common interests with Steve throughout many rebellious years.

Steve enjoyed hunting deer, “diggers,” and fishing. After losing his mother at the young age of 23, he spent many years with his dad working on the farm, changing sprinkler pipes and hauling in hay. He also spent countless hours cutting, hauling, splitting, and carrying in wood among the oaks and pines that surrounded him.

He is survived by his brothers, Tom and John Bisset; sisters Mary Thompson, Margaret Novak, and Barbara Bisset; sister-in-law Sandy Bisset and Carol Bisset; fourteen nieces and nephews; and much extended family.

His horse, Scout, and dog, Peetie, preceded him in death, as did his grandparents, parents, brother James Bisset, and nephews Gregory Alan Bisset and Gerald Thomas McCann.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home, with a Committal Service following at 4:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.

We will remember you always, “Tiny.”

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.