Isaac Robert Buell, age 41 passed away in The Dalles, Oregon on December 18, 2020. He was

born on May 24, 1979 to Charles and Pamela Buell in Bothell, Washington. He grew up in

Edmonds, WA and graduated from Edmonds-Woodway High School. He enjoyed

skateboarding, baseball and mechanical shop class. Following high school, he completed the

Lake Washington Technical Machinists Program and started his own machine shop business

with much success. He began with a simple lathe and over time saved enough to purchase a

CNC mill which enabled him to expand his business. From an early age, Isaac enjoyed

rebuilding car engines and soon started collecting Datsuns and joined the Datsun 510 Club. He

married his middle school sweetheart, Stefani Ritter, and they had three children together

Jacob, Hannah and Ava. They moved to Port Townsend where he worked as a machinist. In

Port Townsend, he developed his passion for fishing and boating. His largest catch was a 187lb

halibut. He later decided to change careers and went to school in the Wind Turbine trade. They

moved the family to The Dalles, OR and he worked for many years with GE as a Wind Turbine

Technician.

He is survived by his parents, Charles Buell (Sharon) and Pamela Paris; siblings Christina

Rowlands (Brian), Bard Buell, Steven Buell; children Jacob Buell, Hannah Buell, Ava Buell;

great-grandmother Lois Paris; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Isaac will be forever remembered for his love of life, specifically his children and his family,

fishing, taking his kids boating, hiking for days to catch an elk by bow and arrow then drag it for

miles over rough mountain terrain, geocaching and foraging mushrooms in the OR hills. He

loved making weekend breakfasts with the kids. He prided himself on precision and perfection in

his work. He loved to travel and explore, this included several trips to Alaska backcountry, sport

fishing in Cabo San Lucas. He pursued an entrepreneurial spirit making several trips around

Asia. He was a passionate and curious person with many interests and meeting others of like

interest who is deeply missed by all who love him.

May he rest in peace.

Erma B. Uto, age 91, resident of Dufur, Oregon passed away May 3, 2021. Services are planned for 1:00 PM Friday May 14, 2021 at Dufur City Park (weather permitting, or if needed will be held at Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall, 1100 Kelly Avenue, The Dalles, Oregon). Graveside Service is scheduled 3:00 PM Friday May 3, 2021 at I.O.O.F Cemetery 1100 18th St., The Dalles, Oregon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Remembering Erma

     Erma was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Family photos were prominent on her walls, shelves, and refrigerator in her Dufur home. Her happiest times

were spent with family. In celebrating Erma’s life, we also celebrate all those she loved so dearly.

     Erma was a treasured friend and neighbor, a valued member of the community, and a long-time employee of the U.S. Forest Service. She spread happiness and kindness wherever she

went, and she will be greatly missed.

     Erma is survived by her sons, Frank (Sandy) Utah, of Portland and Ken (Kathy) Uto, of Davenport, WA; five grandchildren, Jenny (Chad) Utah and Stacey Utah, both of Portland, Erica (Brendon) Baldus of Grangeville, ID, Kaci (Anthony) Juette of Kennewick, WA, McKenzie (Brendan) Lueck of Pomeroy, WA; and 11 great grandchildren, Emma, Wyatt and Jack Utah, Megan and Hailey Borowick, Tevyn, Truett and Trinley Baldus, Addison, Kylie and Raeley Juette, with new Babies Lueck and Juette expected soon.

     Erma was born on January 30, 1930 and passed on May 3, 2021 at age 91. Her husband Bill Uto passed in 2011 at age 85.

Bernice Jane Raszler, age 86, resident The Dalles, Oregon passed away May 2, 2021. Graveside service is scheduled 2:00 PM Saturday May 15, 2021 at Parklawn I.O.O.F. Cemetery 2565 Three Mile Road, The Dalles, Oregon, a Memorial Service will follow at 3:00, Saturday May 15, 2021 at Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall, 1100 Kelly Ave., The Dalles, Oregon, with Pastor Zach Patterson officiating.

Janet Lucille Swales, age 80, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away May 2, 2021. Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Monday, May 10, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, burial will follow immediately at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, 1100 18th St., The Dalles, Oregon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Norman Franklin Sullivan, age 72, resident of Prosser, Washington passed away at home May 1, 2021. Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM Friday May 7, 2021 at I.O.O.F. Cemetery (Parklawn) 2565 Three Mile Road, The Dalles, Oregon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Fetii I’aulualo, age 81, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away at a local hospital April 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held 9:00 AM Friday June 4, 2021 at Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall.

Nancy Marlene Thomas Crocker, age 66, resident of Rufus, OR passed away at a local care facility April 29, 2021. Services are pending and in the care of Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home.

Michael Jack Carpenter, age 75, resident of Goldendale, WA., passed away at a local hospital May 1, 2021. Services are pending and in the care of Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home.

Joanne Catherine LaDoux, age 96, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away April 12, 2021. Funeral Mass will be held 1:00 PM Saturday June 19, 2021 at St. Peter Catholic Church , 1222 W. 10th St., The Dalles, Oregon.

Elaine Mae May, age 84, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away April 25, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Charles Paul Butler, age 70, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away April 20,2021. The Family is planning a service at a later date. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Gerald Eldon Kaufman, age 89, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away April 2, 2021. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 Wednesday April 28, 2021 at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, 1100 18th St., The Dalles, Oregon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Trevor Michael O’Connor, age 38, resident of Littleton, CO passed away April 6, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Marolyn Loy Nicolaidis, age 83, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away April 15, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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June Inez Jones, age 85, resident of Dufur, Oregon passed away April 13, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Venita Fay Shaw, age 77, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away April 10, 2021. Services will be held at a later date, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once finalized

Lucy Boyden Rice, age 95, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away April 11, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Private services will be held.

     Beloved Father Man of Faith and Music 

      Douglas Eugene Woolsey was born in The Dalles, OR on March 18, 1938 to Harold and Doris Woolsey. Doug grew up on Trevitt’s street neighborhood with his elder sister Joan and younger siblings Bonnie and Sam.  Doug grew up interested in playing football, baseball and basketball. Doug began learning how to play the piano and clarinet in his early youth. Doug also loved to play marbles as a young man and won the Oregon State marble tournament in 1950. 

     Doug attended the University of Oregon, enlisted and served in the National Guard. After graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in business Doug joined the sales team at Firestone Corporation. Doug married and had two daughters and resided in San Jose, CA. In 1969, Doug and his family moved back to the Dalles and started working at the family tire business Woolsey Tires with his father Harold and brother Sam. 

     In 1978 Doug became a real estate agent and began selling real estate with Realty World. In 1980, Doug was awarded the title of the “Million Dollar Man” as he had sold a million dollars’ worth of properties that year. Doug later moved on and worked at Booth and Kelly Real estate and Insurance. Doug eventually opened his own office Doug Woolsey Realtor’ on Washington street.

     Doug was accomplished musician and performer. He played woodwind horns for various bands throughout his lifetime. Doug played clarinet and toured with the High Five Polka Band for over thirty years, played saxophone in the Gateway Presbyterian Church Praise Band for over twenty years, he was a member of local Jazz Bands and performed with the Gorge Winds Concert Band as well as other local musicians both professionally and just for the love of playing.

     Doug had a deep faith and love for Jesus Christ.  He was a member of the Full Gospel Businessman Fellowship International, the men's bible study group at his church, he regularly studied his bible and was an attendant of Christian retreats and revivals.  Doug had great affection for the service and members at The Life in Christ Center and Christian Science Church both of The Dalles. 

     Doug is survived by his two daughters and their families Daliea Thompson, Rebecca and her husband Martin Gooch, both of The Dalles, Or. His Sister Joan (Woolsey) Martin of Elma WA, His brother Samuel and his wife Ann Marie Woolsey of the Dalles.  His four grandchildren Leion Thompson, Errol Gooch, Aislynn Gooch and her husband Kevin McHale, Evan Gooch, a very special great granddaughter Serene Gooch and his much loved great nephew Arthur Woolsey who Doug nicknamed “Lil Abner”.  

A celebration of life and memorial for Doug will be held on Saturday May 8th, 2021 at Gateway Presbyterian Church at 2:00 pm. This event is available in a live stream format and will be available for viewing on the The Dalles Gateway Presbyterian Church Web page and Facebook page 

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

Mary Lou Campbell, age 85, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away at home with her family. Private services will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Richard Charles Lotspeich, age 67 resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away April 11, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Services with Military Honor will be held at a later date and Willamette National Cemetery.