Timothy Roy Miller, age 59, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 15, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Carol Ann Roderick, loving wife, mother, grandmother and longtime passionate supporter of local schools and the National Guard, died July 19, 2020. She was 71.
She was born Nov. 21, 1948 in White Salmon, Wash., to Kenneth and Alma Moffat. She lived her early years in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. During Carol’s junior high school years her family moved to Vernal, Utah where her father worked on The Flaming Gorge dam. In April of 1965 her family moved back to the Columbia Gorge and Carol finished her high school years at The Dalles High School, where she met her future husband, Dean G. Roderick.
Dean and Carol married on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, in 1967. Carol worked as a telephone operator and a bookkeeper for Payless. Then she became a partner/manager with husband Dean in their company, East Cascade Electric.
Carol was deeply involved with local schools and was named the Education Citizen of the Year in 1985 by Chenowith School District 9. She served for years on the board of North Wasco County School District 21 and served as vice chair and board chair.
She liked to bring treats to school staff and was a go-to person for community members on school matters. She worked many hours coordinating and delivering cold weather clothing for disadvantaged students. She would deliver early morning hot chocolate to students waiting in the cold for their buses at the former Wahtonka High School.
She was deeply generous and was known to take people under her wing when they were in need.
She was passionately involved with supporting the military and was a longtime supporter of the local National Guard unit. She was president of the non-profit group, The Dalles Soldiers and Vets Support Fund, which fundraised for annual picnics and Christmas parties for the local guard unit and their families. She is known as Grandma Carol to many Guard Members.
She was awarded a prestigious medal from the National Guard, becoming only the 777th civilian nationally to get the Order of St. Maurice civis from the National Infantry Association in 2015.
Carol was also recognized for her volunteer work when she was named Outstanding Volunteer of the Year at the 2015 Tradition of Compassion awards ceremony, put on by the Mid-Columbia Health Foundation.
Carol is survived by her husband Dean; son Jon Ellis Roderick; daughter Julie Ann Roderick; grandchildren; Emma Grace Roderick, Samuel Silas Roderick, Dean Orin Roderick, Dean Orin’s mother, Carol’s beloved former daughter-in-law, Carrie Roderick Morris; future granddaughter in-law Maddie Belshe, brother Don Moffat; sister Carmen Hooper and several extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her son, Dean Eric Roderick, her parents, brother Kenneth Moffat Jr, and sister Louise Stockton.
A memorial service is set for Saturday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. at Threemile Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Salvation Army.
Debra Kaye Boyce, age 63, resident of The Dalles, passed away July 17, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A Family directed memorial will be held at a later date, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once finalized.
John A. Anthony, age 95, resident of The Oregon Veterans Home, passed away July 10, 2020. Arrangements in care of Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Lucille Lee Anthony at Willamette National Cemetery, with Military Honors and a Gun Salute 11:00 August 18, 2020.
Gary Lee Clark, age 72, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 15, 2020. Burial with Navy Honors will be held 1:30 Friday July 24, 2020 at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Gene Tetherow Byers, age 87, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 14, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. There are no public services planned.
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Irene M Remington, age 65, a resident of The Dalles, Or. passed away at her home July 7, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Phyllis Jean Jones, age 89, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 3, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, information will be on Spencer, Libby & Powell website once details are finalized.
Jeannette Jean Avera, age 78, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away June 30/2020.
Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A Private family directed Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Harold Warren Bratton, age 67, resident of Dallesport, Washington, passed away June 26, 2020.
Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Guy Anthony Thornton, age 73, resident of Wasco, Oregon passed away June 26, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Vicky Lynn Russell, age 68, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away June 24 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Wilbert Harold Custard, age 87, resident of The Dalles, previously of Rickreall, Oregon passed away June 28, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Funeral services and burial will be held in Crescent, OK the date tbd.
Catherine Elizabeth Colvard, age 89, resident of Portland, Oregon, previously long time resident of The Dalles, passed away June 28, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Grant Charles Robbins, age 85, resident of Bend, Oregon, passed away June 25, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Thursday July 2, 2020 at Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall. Burial will follow at 1:30 PM at IOOF Cemetery (Parklawn) , Three Mile Road , The Dalles, Oregon.
Vickie Lynn McDowel, age 52, resident of Washougal, Oregon passed away near Rufus, Oregon June 16, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A family directed service is being planned and details will be on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once finalized.
Alice Jeanette Schafroth, age 91, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away June 17, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral home in care of arrangements. The family will hold services at a later date.
Jack Earl Fetter, age 90, resident of Moro, Oregon passed away June 18, 2020. Arrangements are pending and will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home website once finalized.
Delbert Martin Cesar, age 90, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away June 17, 2020. Private services are scheduled. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
John Curtiss Fulton passed away June 21, 2020 at the age of 79. John was born June 5, 1941 to Gard and Maxine (Kortge) Fulton in The Dalles Oregon. He had four daughters with Glenda Alexander Fulton and in 1988 married Ruth Tibbets, his childhood sweetheart.
In his lifetime John was a family man, farmer, friend, cowboy and pilot. He formed many lifelong relationships.
Later in life he attended Gateway Presbyterian Church renewing and forming friendships. John loved flying, always taking pictures which he shared with many. He kept a watch on the happenings and was referred to as the “Eye In The Sky”. John also rode his motorcycles traveling to Alaska and dipped his toes in the Arctic Ocean.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Gard and Maxine; his uncle, World War II Pilot Captain Robert C. Fulton; his cousin, Vietnam Pilot Major Kermit (Kit) Fulton; his daughter Michelle Lynn Fulton; and his step son Gregory Walker.
He is survived by his wife Ruth of 32 years; his sister Judy Elston; his children Katie Anthony, Judy and Mike Urness, Jenni and Will Ford; stepchildren Elizabeth Walker and Grayson Walker; grandchildren Jillian McCormick Danielson and Diana McCormick Sinclair, Sarah and Sam Anthony, John Ford and his wife Ashley, Judy and Ruthie Ford, Charlie and Mackenzie Urness; and great granddaughter Karlye Dornan.
Viewing is scheduled for Thursday June 25, 2020 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
A graveside service will be held at Three Mile Cemetery on Friday, June 26th at 10:00 a.m.