John Glenn Roisland, age 57, resident of Portland and Maupin, passed away at home, September 16, 2019.
Arnold “Arnie” Robert Bark, age 57, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away September 15, 2019.
Jone McDonald Keith, age 79, resident of Moro, Oregon, passed away at home September 19, 2019. The family will hold a private service at a later date.
Josue Amando Lopez Munoz, age 29, resident of Prosser, Washington, passed away September 15, 2019.
Anita Maurine Dugger, age 33, resident of Salem, Oregon, passed away September 15, 2019 near Rufus Oregon.
Robert McQueen, age 78, resident of Goldendale, Washington, passed away at a local hospital, September 15, 2019.
Margaret Kathelyn Patton, 90, of The Dalles, Ore., died September 9, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her life-long love, Paul Patton and older son LeRoy. She is survived by her son Larry. She also is survived by 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Margaret assisted her husband in business while raising 2 boys and taking care of the family home. She loved teaching Sunday school, sewing and making quilts. While she was quiet most of the time, she was quite the adventuress. Even after the passing of her husband, she continued her adventures throughout the Northwest and west even reaching Japan and The Philippines.
She touched many lives with her kindness and helpfulness and will be missed by all. Services will be Monday, 10 a.m., September 16, 2019, at Spencer, Libby and Powell.
LaRoi Leon Robertson, age 86, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away August 30, 2019 at a local care facility.
Kathleen Marie Butler, age 71, passed away August 29, 2019 at her home in The Dalles, Oregon . Arrangements are pending and will be updated when they are finalized.
Betty Maxine Warren, age 95, resident of Eagle Point, Oregon, passed away August 29, 2019 at a local hospital. Private services will be held at Willamette National Cemetery.
Michael "Mike" Roscoe Sleeth, age 74, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away at a local hospital August 24, 2019. Private burial is planned. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A family directed celebration of life will held at a later date at Lifeline Baptist Church with Pastor Fred Sheldon.
Iva Elenor Hickey, age 88, resident of Portland, previously of the Columbia River Gorge area, passed away at a care facility on August 24, 2019. Graveside services will be held Noon Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Oregon.
Jacob “Jake” Grossmiller was born March 1, 1939 to Helen I (Rumsey) and Kenneth Grossmiller. He passed away on August 19th in his sleep in his home on the creek in The Dalles.
Jake was a third-generation resident of The Dalles. He loved the town. He was on multiple committees that showed that love including the Fort Dalles Days, Mural Society, Mid-Columbia Car Club, Boy Scouts, 4-H, and Elks to name a few. He also loved rodeos He started announcing with his father at age 10 and did as many as 22 shows a year all over the Northwest. He was dedicated to the sport. He served as president and director of NWRA was named the Announcer of the Year in 1988.
Jake is survived by his son, Gary Grossmiller of Arlington; daughter, Susan (Grossmiller) Logan of Vancouver; granddaughter, Gabriela Logan of Kirkland; and stepchildren, Crystal Davis Ross of The Dalles and Mark Davis of Seattle. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Sue Davis.
A graveside service is planned for 11:00 Friday, August 30, 2019 at IOOF Cemetery
1100 18th St, The Dalles, Oregon. Pastor Tim Morelli will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers please contribute in his name to the Fort Dalles Riders, PO Box 491, The Dalles, OR 97058.
Carole Day Brisbine, age 92, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 13, 2019 at a local care facility.
There are no services planned at this time.
Melanie J. Bowes, age 63, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away August 16, 2019 at a local care facility. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Sheridan Lee Webb, age 79, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away at home August 8, 2019. Viewing is scheduled for 2:00-3:00 Wednesday August 14, 2019 at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home.
Family directed services are planned for 2:00 Tuesday August 27, 2019 at The Dalles Salvation Army.
Joe Armstrong of Dufur, Oregon passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He was 76 years old.
Joe was born to Maxine and Harold Armstrong in The Dalles, Oregon. He graduated from Dufur High School and enlisted in the United States Navy where he fulfilled his duty to serve his country.
In June 1966, he married Gail and together they raised two children, Marc and Stacey. Joe was an avid Harley rider and he and Gail would often take memorable trips together. His favorite trips were to Sturgis and San Diego to see the Midway --the ship he was stationed on while in the Navy.
Joe was known for his hard work ethic, love of riding and love of his family.
Joe is proceeded in his death by his father, Harold and his mother, Maxine. He is survived by his wife, Gail; his beloved Missy (pet); his sister Lucile (Harold); his brother George (Candy); his two children, Marc and Stacey (Terry); and his grandchildren, Briana (John), Brandon (Karrissa) and Taylor; his step-grandchildren Jake, Ashley (Jason), Zach and Trevor; his great-grandchildren Anderson, Avalyn, Noah, Olive; and many friends and family.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Spencer Libby and Powell Funeral Home in The Dalles, Oregon. A potluck party will follow at Dufur City Park.
Anne Laura Franklin, age 102, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away at a local hospital.
Family directed Memorial services are planned for 2:00 Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church , 3350 Columbia View Drive, The Dalles, Oregon.
Hazel Mary Johnson, age 86, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away at home, August 6, 2019.
There are no services planned at this time.
Frank Lee Phelps, age 81, long time resident of Dufur, Oregon, passed away August 7, 2019 at a local hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00, Saturday August 24, 2019 at Lifeline Baptist Church, 810 E 10th St. , The Dalles, Oregon with Pastor Fred Sheldon officiating.