John was born in Boring OR to Henry and Nina Raz on June 8, 1928 and passed away February 14, 2020 at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles Oregon.  

     John served in the U.S Navy.  John worked on his families Dairy for many years in Ridgefield, Washington, and has spent the last 41 years on his cattle ranch in Lyle Washington.  John's hobbies included hunting and fishing.  

     He was preceded in death by his parents and niece. 

     Our beloved father is survived by three daughters, Debra McElroy, Linda Newman, Jodie Haag and son in law Arnie Haag;  nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren; brother and sister in law, Henry and Muriel Raz; sister, Louise Labsch; two nephews; four grand-nieces; and one grand-nephew.

           John will be missed by numerous friends and his community in Lyle, Washington.

 Celebration of Life

Fellowship and Refreshments

Stop by between 3:00 ~ 5:00

Sunday, March 1, 2020

Country Café

Lyle, Washington

Melva Marie Earl, age 90, resident of Grass Valley, Oregon passed away February 12, 2020.  Private viewing was held and burial is planned for 11:00 AM,Tuesday February 18, 2020 at Grass Valley Cemetery.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Virginia Mary Deal, age 94, resident of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away in The Dalles, February 15, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  Private services will be held. 

     Theo “Ted” Duane Sabey, age 87, passed away on February 7, 2020.

     Ted was born on September 25, 1932 in Lehi, Utah to James Jacob Sabey and Elsie Edith Olive Nelson. He was the fourth of seven children. Ted’s family moved to Oregon when he was nine years old. He went to grade school in a train car at Starkey and later in Summerville. He attended Imbler High School where he met Betty. Ted and Betty married in 1951. Ted was drafted into the Army and was sent to Fort Benning, Georgia to prepare for deployment to Korea. After serving in Korea, Ted was stationed in Hawaii and then transferred to the Army Reserves.

     Ted and Betty adopted their first child, Terry, in 1967. Three years later, they adopted Teresa.

     After military service, Ted had many different jobs. He worked for Georgia Pacific, he fished commercially on the Oregon coast, worked on large cattle ranches, and was a farmhand. In the early 60’s, Ted and his brothers, Gene and Jim, played music in country-western bars around Oregon and Nevada.

     Ted was a long-time member of the Sherman County Fair Board. He served on the board of Oregon Fairs Association for 35 years, holding many offices and was on numerous committees. He was part of Oregon Fairs Foundation for 20 years. Ted served on the board of North Central Education Service District.

     Ted was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to horse camp and take the family on pack trips into the Eagle Cap Wilderness area.

     He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; his son, Terry; his brother, Mick Phillips; two sisters Virginia Simpson and Betty Thornton.

     He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Hart, her husband Darryl; two grandsons, Ryan and Kevin;  siblings, Lillie Songer, Jim Sabey, Gene Sabey and their families.

     A Celebration of Life will be held at the Grass Valley Pavilion on February 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM. For those who wish to attend, there will be a graveside service at Rose Cemetery. A procession to the cemetery will leave the Sherman County Fairgrounds at 12:45.

Memorial contributions in Ted’s name can be made to:

Moro Community Presbyterian Church

or

Sherman County Historical Society.

      Services are planned for Saturday February 29, 2020; 12:30 PM meet at the Sherman County Fair Grounds, the processional will leave 12:45 PM for 1:00 Graveside Service at Rose Hill Cemetery on Fraser Road 1/2 mile north of Crites Lane, Moro, Oregon 97039; a Celebration of Life will follow 2:00 at the Grass Valley Pavilion, Grass Valley, Oregon. 

Barbara Sue Jeffries, age 79, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away February 10, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  Services will be held at a later date, details will be available on the Spencer, Libby & Powell website once finalized.  

Charlotte Ann Salinas, age 57, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away February 9, 2020.  

Morris Lee Tuttle, age 85, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away February 5, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  The family will hold private services.  

Jacqueline “Jackie” Jones (n. Straub) died peacefully in her home on February 3, 2020 in The Dalles, Oregon at the age of 63.  

Jackie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Guillermo “Pollo” Flores Pacheco; son, Adam Jones of The Dalles, Oregon; grandchildren, Isaac Jones, Aden Jones and Madison Jones; brothers, Charles Sterling of Oregon and Mickey Sterling of Indiana.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Janice Mae (n. Lewis) Straub and Oliver Robert Straub, and her son, Jay Jones.  

Jackie was born January 17, 1957 in Playa del Rey, California to Janice and Oliver Straub, and graduated from Hood River High School in Hood River, Oregon.  In addition to raising two sons, she was a hard worker all her life.  She was initially employed by Jantzen, and then worked at Luhr Jensen for 27 years.  After Luhr Jensen, she returned to school at Columbia Gorge Community College where she trained to become a medical assistant.  She worked as a certified medical assistant at both One Community Health and finally at Mid-Columbia Medical Center, Internal Medicine.  

Jackie loved visiting with and going on outings with her family and friends.  She was an accomplished seamstress, making clothing for her family, and was well know for the many blankets she made for friends and family to welcome new babies into the world.  She also loved all animals, especially dogs, and would frequently donate to animal causes.  She was a kind and generous soul who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  

A Celebration of Life will be held at Sorosis Park in The Dalles on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 12:00.  All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jackie’s life.  In lieu of flowers, family and friends have set up a memorial fund, https://www.gofundme.com/f/jackie-jones-memorial-fund, to help with medical expenses.  Contributions may also be made to Home At Last Humane Society, 200 River Road, The Dalles, Oregon 97058.         

Virginia Duree Kennedy, age 79, resident of The Dalles, passed away January 31, 2020.  Spencer Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  There may be a celebration of Life at a later date, information will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once plans have been finalized.  

Daniel Clifford Mauser, age 71, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away February 2, 2020. Services with military honors will be held at a later date, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell website once they become available.

Deirdre D. Titmus, age 62, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away January 30, 2020.  Private viewing was held, services are pending and will be published on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once they are finalized.  

Betty Jean Stultz, age 94, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away January 23, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  A family directed memorial will be held 1:00 Saturday February 22, 2020 at The Fort Dalles Riders Club, with a potluck to follow. 

Gary Wayne Pierce was born in Longview, WA on November 8, 1945.  At the age of six he moved from Longview with his parents and siblings to Montana and settled in Bigfork by Flathead Lake.   He graduated from Big Fork High School in 1963 and joined the Navy.  He served two tours of duty aboard the U.S.S. Preston DD795 during the Vietnam War.  Upon leaving the Navy in 1970, Gary began his lifelong career as a heavy truck driver and mechanic.  This career would lead him from Bakersfield, CA to Fairbanks, AK, back to Montana and lastly to Oregon, first in Coos Bay then the Willamette Valley where he resided for over 30 years, most of those years were spent in Dallas, Oregon.

During his life journey, Gary experienced many hardships but also many joyful occasions.  Some of those joyful moments were the births of his two daughters, and his beloved granddaughters.  He was happiest when surrounded by his family, both biological and spiritual.  

Gary’s heart was for people:  young, old, men, women, rich and poor.  His greatest joy was to be found in leading others to Christ, and in the servitude of others.  He served at Calvary Chapel in Dallas, Oregon as assistant Pastor.  He also became involved with the River of Life house, helping young men change their lives for the better. 

He had a passion for all of God’s creatures, spending much of his free time riding his horses, or sitting quietly with a cat on his lap.  

Fulfilling his dream of retiring he moved to the White Salmon River Valley in December of 2017 with his wife Rhonda of 28 years.  He was diagnosed with brain cancer in April of 2018.  He continued to trust and praise the Lord for 635 days until he finished well on January 23, 2020.  He will forever be loved and missed.

A memorial service with Military Honors will be held on February 29, 2020 at 2:00pm at Calvary Chapel, 628 SE Jefferson St, Dallas, Oregon 97338. 

Donations can be made in Gary’s honor to:  River Of Life House, PO Box 121, Dallas, OR  97338

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

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Pierce of White Salmon, WA; daughters, Elizabeth Renee (James) Etherington,   Rebecca Louise (Kelly) Johnson of Albany, OR; granddaughters, Akila River Etherington, Camas Rain Etherington, Kaylie Renee Johnson,  Ava Marie Johnson; siblings, Richard Wallace (Fern) Pierce of Mehama, OR, Lora Lee (Mark) Brekhus of Bigfork, MT, Tammy Gagne of Yachats, OR,  Perry Postle of Albany, OR; nieces and their husbands; nephews;  and numerous great nephews and great Nieces. 

He is proceeded in death by his mother, Carol Hartman; adopted father, Wallace R. Pierce; stepfather, E. Boyd Hartman, and biological father Jack Postle; grandson, Blythe Ridge Etherington; and nephew, Eric Pierce.

Karen E. Slaughter passed away peacefully on January 27, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 8, 1936 in Salmon, Idaho to Elmer and Martha Way. She was the third child in a family of nine.

Karen moved to The Dalles, Ore., in 1998 to be closer to her family.

She was proceeded in death by her mother Martha Way; her father Elmer Way and her sister Alice Pederzani.

She is survived by her children, Karen Smith, Kevin Slaughter, Suzan Davis; brothers, Bob, Jim, Charlie and Bill Way; sisters, Judy Fry and Sallie Morgan; and multiple friends.

Karen requested there would be no services.

Maurice Odeal Mallonee, age 96, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away January 23, 2020.  The family is planning services to be held at a later date, information will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once plans are finalized.  

Janine Marie Wilson, age 70, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away January 20, 2020.  Service details are pending and will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell website once they are finalized. 

Mark Steven Willis, age 44, resident of Tygh Valley, Oregon passed away January 20, 2020.  Viewing will be held 8:00 am to 9:00 am Friday January 24, 2020 at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home, graveside services will follow and will be 11:00 am at Tygh Valley Cemetery, 

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Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of services. 

Phillip McCullough, age 73, resident of Moro, Oregon passed away January 15, 2020. 

Sherry A Holliday, age 75, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away January 15, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Donald Lee Brewster, age 87, resident of The Dalles, passed away January 13, 2020.  Funeral services with Military Honors will be held 11:00 AM Saturday January 18, 2020 in the Spencer, Libby & Powell gathering hall, 1100 Kelly Ave, The Dalles, OR 97058.  Burial will be at Willamette National Cemetery.