Daniel Harold Kenslow, 77, died September 24, 2021, at his home in The Dalles. He was born on July 5,1944, to Wayne and Helen (Lingo) Kenslow in Dayton, WA. His father worked in construction so he spent his younger years moving with the family. He lived in Washington, California, and Oregon, settling in The Dalles when he was in junior high. He graduated from The Dalles High School in 1962. After attending college he joined the Army in 1966. He married Patricia Sutherland in March 1967 and left for Vietnam two weeks later. While in Vietnam he volunteered to join the LRRPs (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol) and was the point man for his team, earning two Bronze Stars for valor in combat.

After military service he went to work for The Dalles TV Company as a lineman and spent the next 34 years working for the various owners of that cable company. He retired in 2005.

He enjoyed the outdoors and the family spent many wonderful weekends skiing on Mt. Hood, camping and hunting in the mountains and steelhead fishing on the Deschutes River. He was a dedicated archer and bowhunter, and a lifetime member of the Celilo Bowmen Archery Club.

He is survived by his mother Helen of The Dalles, his wife of 54 years Patricia, sons Eric (Eila) of Beaverton and Jay (Tiffany) of The Dalles, granddaughter Jamie (Cody) Sellers of Lyle, and grandsons Reese and Bodee Kenslow of The Dalles.

 A memorial service will be held in the spring of 2022 with exact date TBA. Further details will be provided by Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Service.

Harvey D. Prouty “Harv” age 87 former “mayor” of 3rd and Washington, passed away September 5th, 2021 at his home in The Dalles surrounded by family. 

        He was born in Osawatomie Kansas June 12, 1934, to Father Harvey Prouty and Mother Sadie Lenthicon, they both preceded him in death.  He had 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Sister Geraldine, brothers Wesley, Victor, Fred, Tony, and sister Dot.

        His family moved to Nampa, Idaho when Harvey was very young, and he spent most of his childhood there with his brothers and sisters running the streets of Nampa. 

        He served in the United States Navy in the Korean War from 1952-1955 and was stationed on the U.S.S Essex CUA-9.  After leaving the Navy, he went to barber school. Upon graduating, he worked with his great friend Jim Kelly at “Kelly’s Barber Shop” in The Dalles. He bought the barber shop when Jim passed and kept the Kelly name in honor of Jim.   Kelly’s Barber shop is where he spent 40 plus years and made lots of great friends until he retired in 2010. 

        He was married to Kaye for 25 years. She precedes him in death.  They loved to travel together and had a great love of life with friends and family. 

        He was a member of the Elks lodge and trustee for 9 years.  He was also a member of The Fort Dalles Rodeo Association where he served as president in 1990-1991. He took many trips to Vegas for the NFR with his buddies: Milt, Steve, and Greg. 

        He is survived by his Son Stan Prouty and his Daughter Stephanie Ryan (husband Chris).  

His Grandkids, Marshall Thompson (wife Keli), Jessica Canady (husband Ryan) and Caitlyn Rivas (husband Javier).  Great-Grandkids; Bayli, Jersey, Adeline, Lincoln, Cruz, and baby girl Rivas. 

His Brothers Wes, Fred and Tony, Sisters Geraldine, and Dot, as well as many nieces and nephews in Idaho.  Harvey loved his family very much.  

        His Celebration of life will be October 2,2021 at Spencer, Libby, and Powell at 2pm. Please join his family to celebrate his life.

William C. “Chuck” Hickerson Jr., age 98, a resident of The Dalles. Or. passed away at a local care facility Sept. 24, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Beverly J. Matteson, age 86, a resident of Wishram, Wa. passed away at her home Sept. 21, 2021. A graveside service will be held 1pm Sat. Oct. 2, 2021 at Tygh Valley Cemetery in Tygh Valley Or. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Michael S. Carrico, age 73, a resident of The Dalles, Or. passed away Sept. 19, 2021 at a local hospital. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Richard A. Fadness, age 78, a resident of The Dalles, Or passed away at a local hospital Aug. 28, 2021. A Funeral service will be held 2pm Sat. Oct. 2, 2021 at Faith Lutheran Church in The Dalles, Or. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Jose Pinon Vencez, age 24, a resident of The Dalles, Or passed away at a hospital in Bend, Or Sept. 15, 2021. A Funeral service will be held 3 pm Tues. Sept. 28, 2021 at St Peter Catholic Church in The Dalles, Or. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Samuel James Garcia, age 52, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away September 15, 2021. Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 24th, 1:00 pm at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home, 1100 Kelly Avenue, The Dalles, Oregon.

Kieth R. Walter, age 89, a resident of The Dalles and former resident of Washougal, Wa. passed away at a local care facility Sept. 16, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Barbara Ruth Hartman, age 64, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away September 11, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Wanda Mae Anderson, age 90, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away September 12, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Alfred Jimmy Payne, 71 passed away September 10, 2021, at OHSU Hospital in Portland Oregon.  He was born November 6th, 1949; the 4th of 4 children in The Dalles, Oregon to Alfred and Julia Payne.  His 3 older sisters doted on him his entire childhood.  He grew up in Grass Valley, Oregon, attending grade school there and high school in Moro. 

Jim married Shawn on August 23, 1997, at the brand new Moro Fire Hall.  They resided in Moro and celebrated their 24th anniversary this August quietly at home together.  They spent 30 total years together enjoying numerous adventures.  They were best friends and shared many passions together including a love of serving and saving people. 

Jim is survived by his wife Shawn; his sons Justin and wife Amanda Payne, Travus and his significant other Becky Hilderbrand; his step-daughter Jennifer Lynch and her significant other Chad Zumwalt; grandchildren Zeke, Damian, Trista, Stiehl, Taylor, and Jude; sister Lois and her husband Larry Kidney; many nieces and nephews.

            Jim started out his life farming, after brief military service.  He then moved on to construction and trucking; retiring from the Sherman County Road Department in 2011.  He has often been found the last 8 years helping his son Justin farm, in his spare time; happy to enlighten anyone who will listen with stories that start with “back when I was farming, we did it this way”.  The maroon Peterbilt on the farm has been known as and will forevermore be “Dad’s truck”.

            Jim lived his life to help others.  He served in countless capacities; having a passion for fighting fire and responding to emergencies.  He would respond day or night to anyone who needed help.  He started with the Grass Valley Fire Department in 1981; joining the Moro Fire Department in 1992 where he served until his passing; for a total of 40 years of Fire and 30 years of EMS.  Jim was passionate in his pursuit of purchasing “his” prized fire truck, known as Attack 24; otherwise known as “Jimmy’s Truck”.  Jim’s call sign will always be S 51; retired at his passing.  He was an AirLife volunteer for 20 years; he served on the 911 board.  He was known over decades as a mentor to a long list of young fire/EMS volunteers.  He was instrumental in fundraising for, the establishment of, and development of the current Moro Fire Hall, where he would marry his bride as a grand opening celebration.  He served on the Moro City Council for 6 years.  He was known to help out with Moro City Maintenance whenever he was asked (and sometimes when he wasn’t).  He served as volunteer security for the Sherman County Museum.  He was a member of the American Legion.

Jim was loyal with morning coffee with “the guys” since his retirement.  He was an avid gun collector, and was always well armed and prepared for any emergent situation.  He loved deer and elk hunting, many times celebrating his birthday during elk season.  Anyone who knew Jim, knew his second greatest hobby (next to Fire/EMS); and that was telling stories.  Jim could remember details from something that happened in 1968, or 1972, or 1987, or…  without skipping a beat.  He would gladly tell those stories to anyone who would listen; and even if you weren’t listening, he was going to tell it anyway.  To those of us who were fortunate enough to listen carefully, we will have little pieces of Jim to share forever; passing along his gift of storytelling.

Family friend Bryan Cranston will be officiating funeral services on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 2:00 pm at the Moro Fire Hall; private graveside service immediately following; with a light lunch for all afterwards.  Potluck dessert welcome.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sherman County Emergency Services Volunteer Fund, PO Box 139, Moro, OR 97039.  Arrangements made by Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home, The Dalles, Oregon.

Mary Kathleen Lyon, age 82, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away September 11, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Charles Forrest Decker Charlie Decker, a lifelong resident of Wasco, OR died Sunday, September 12, 2021, at the age of 94.

He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Oliver and Erma Decker on  

November 22, 1926. He was the oldest of nine children.

At seventeen, Charlie joined the Navy, serving in WWII on the USS Battleship, South Dakota. Every morning, the teenage Yeoman Decker would bring the daily news and plan of the day to Admiral Nimitz, who would sit on his bunk, in his boxers, and discuss the day with him. They survived numerous battles, kamikaze pilots, shrapnel, and a typhoon. Charlie was awarded eight battle stars. 

Returning home to Nebraska, he completed high school, then joined with his family in Wasco, Oregon. In 1949 he married Joyce Wallace.  Together they had four children. Charlie became a Barber and worked in The Dalles, and Moro before building his own shop in Wasco. Charles Decker was a loving, supportive husband and father, a charming member of his community and a quiet calm example of what it means to be a man.

Charlie is survived by his children; Phyllis Coats Newman, Alvin Decker, Don Decker and Tim Decker, grandchildren; John Coats, Meghan McAllister, Nick Decker, Lindsey Poggemeyer, Kelsey Mitchell, David Decker, Zack Decker and thirteen great grandchildren. He is survived by his brothers; Ronnie, Monte and Terry Decker and sisters, Davise McFetridge and Vivian Curtiss.  

The graveside service will be held Saturday, September 25, at 11:00 am at Wasco Sunrise Cemetery, 71222 N. Sawtooth Road, Wasco, OR 97065, with Pastor Bob Reasoner officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Wasco United Methodist Church, PO Box 43, Wasco, OR 97065.

Judith Alicia Hottel , age 62, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 30 , 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Bobby Dean Clawson, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away September 8, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

It is with deepest sorrow we announce that Douglas C. Wray died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 8, 2021, in The Dalles Oregon at the age of 88. Doug was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and close personal friend to many.

                Doug was born on March 15, 1933, in Portland, Oregon to Addie and Adelaide Wray. He graduated from The Dalles High School where he played basketball and baseball. He was voted top shortstop in the State of Oregon his senior year. Doug attended Oregon State University where he completed his bachelor’s degree from the school of pharmacy in 1955. While at OSU Doug also played varsity baseball for the Beavers all four years. After graduating he married Martha (Marty) his high school sweetheart. He went on to serve in the military and was stationed in Arkansas. After leaving the military he returned home to The Dalles to join his father and uncle at their pharmacy Wray’s Drug Store. He later purchased the store from his father, continuing to own and operate the business until 1991.

                Doug spent many days enjoying laughing, consulting, and listening to his many friends and customers behind the drugstore prescription counter. Many remember his big smile and quick wit as well as his strong dedication and compassion for the people he served. Some of the best memories with Doug revolve around Oregon State football, baseball, and basketball games. He also loved fly fishing on the Deschutes River at his secret spot, playing golf with close friends and daily walks in the nearby orchard. He was strong supporter and volunteer with Challenger Baseball, rarely missing a chance to be on the field with the players. But most of all he especially enjoyed spending time with his family, whether it was watching movies, listening to music, watching sports, chess, or just sitting in his favorite blue chair enjoying the opportunity to be together.

                Doug taught his son, Steve how to fly fish when he was 8 years old. Doug was known for is art of casting which he passed on to Steve. He spent evenings teaching Steve how to tie flies for local fishing streams. Steve will continue trying these unique flies in his honor.

                This last year Doug often enjoyed evening drives in the country and walks around Sorosis Park with Marty and their dog, Toby. He spent many evenings enjoying the creek and the quiet of his backyard.

                Doug will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Martha Wray of almost 65 years of marriage; children Steve (Tanya) Wray, Lori (Randy) Carter, and David (Shelly) Wray; grandchildren Ethan and Hayden Wray, Jamison, and Brycen Carter, and Londan and Caleb Wray, and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents Addie and Adelaide; sister Jean Perier

Kristina "Krissy" Kathryn Shelquist, age 48, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away September 3, 2021. A celebration of life for Krissy will be held at Sorosis Park on Sunday, September 12 at 3:00 PM. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Alvin Leonard Andres, age71, passed away in The Dalles, Oregon September 5, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

     Virginia Elizabeth Johnson, a longtime resident of The Dalles passed away at OHSU on August 30, 2021.  Virginia was born on January 17th, 1931, in Amarillo, Texas to Gottlieb and Essie (Doss) Haug.  She is preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Johnson, her brothers Doss Haug and Robert Haug and her grandson, Eric Evans.

     She attended Alice Landergen School in Texas before moving to Portland, Oregon in 1943. Her family lived in Vanport where she attended school and her parents both worked in the shipyards. In the fall of 1944, the family moved to Wamic, later moving to The Dalles and attending Whittier Jr. High School and graduating from The Dalles High School in 1950. After graduation, Virginia worked for accountants Will and Bailey until 1953.

     On August 30, 1953, she married Bill her high school sweetheart, the day Virginia passed was their 68th Wedding anniversary. They lived in Corvallis until his graduation from Oregon State College (OSU) in 1954.   Bill then served 3 years in the Air Force in Texas and Florida. While living in Waco, Texas in 1956, their first daughter Elizabeth was born. They returned to The Dalles in 1957 where they began their life on the farm. Two more daughters joined the family – Eileen was born in October 1958 and Carolyn in December 1969.

     Virginia was active in the community.  Involved in Beta Sigma Phi for 50 years and volunteered at MCMC in the gift shop since 1964.  She also worked at Petersburg School as a cook and enjoyed working with the staff and children.  She was active in the PTA.  Virginia also participated in the Wasco County Fair in the cooking and sewing exhibits where her 3 daughters were active.   She was a 4-H leader.   She was on the Rainbow Girls board and enjoyed participating in the Oregon Wheat League cake baking contest and was a winner numerous years.  Through the years, Virginia has been an active member of the First United Methodist Church. She served as a Sunday school teacher, sang in the choir, served in leadership roles in the United Methodist Women and served on the Preschool board.  Acted as Secretary/Treasurer for the Oregon Wheat League Jr. Livestock show for 5 years. 

     Virginia is survived by her sister, Lina Haug, and three daughters, Elizabeth Windsor (Kevin), Eileen Evans (Dave) and Carolyn Calderon (Mauricio).  Virginia and Bill were blessed with eight grandchildren (Elisa, Kameron, Kollin, Elayna, Matt, Eric, Claire and Amelia) and ten great-grandchildren (Austin, Jake, Hailey, Ethan, Liam, Gatsby, Edison, Mae, Morgan and Connor).

     She enjoyed her family including nieces, nephews and cousins and was always happy when they all came to visit.  The grandchildren loved the summers in The Dalles on the ranch especially at harvest time to be able to ride the combine. She enjoyed sewing and loved a great game of Bridge. She will always be remembered for her service, sincerity and kindness to others and a much-loved mother.  

     Viewing will be held 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday September 24, 2021,

Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home. 

A dual celebration of life with her husband Bill is scheduled for

Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 10am and will be held at Spencer, Libby & Powell,

Graveside service will follow at the IOOF cemetery on Cherry Heights Road. 

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Virginia to the Mid-Columbia Health Foundation-Gift Shop Fund, 1700 East 19th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058.