Alfred Charles Clark, age 79, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 13, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Peter Joseph Macnab
“Can’t complain, no one will listen to me.” Or “If you can’t have a good day there's no reason to have one at all.” “He always said he outlived his siblings because he did all the work, and they did all the playing, and nobody was left to dispute it”. Famous phrases Pete said often.
Tuesday morning, Sept 6th, 2022, Peter Joseph Macnab reached his arms out to heaven and left his earthly home and joined his Heavenly Father with peace on his face and love in his heart at the Springs Memory Care in The Dalles, Oregon in the early morning hours. Pete was 101 and will be remembered for his witty humor, love for sweets, button up shirts, khaki jeans and always his Seabees hat on his head. Most importantly was his devout Catholic faith that never wavered in his life.
Pete was born on July 9, 1921, in The Dalles, Oregon to Alexander and Helen Bee Macnab. Pete was the 9th out of 13 children. Pete spoke often about his mother for she was at the forefront of his memories and his devotion and love for her was immeasurable. Pete was a long-time resident of Sherman County until he moved to The Dalles Assisted Living at the age of 99.
At a very young age, Pete was out working the wheat fields with his dad and brothers. Mind you this was a team of 40 horses pulling a combine. Graduating as the valedictorian from Rufus School in 1938 he ventured off to OCE in Monmouth, Oregon to study Education. Peter aspired to become a teacher and coach.
During the second year of his college career Pete enlisted in the United States Naval Construction Battalion known as the Seabees during WWII after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was on his way to basic training in July 1942 when the train stopped in Chicago. It was Pete's 21st birthday and he was terribly disappointed he couldn't get off to have a beer! Pete served his country for 37 months overseas on the Ellice Islands of Subic Bay.
December 1945, after serving his country he moved back and started working for the county road department building the infrastructure we see today. It wasn't long before he married Janet Kaseberg in October 1946 and was married for 51 years before her passing in 1997. Peter started working with his brother-in-law Paulen Kaseberg on the ranch and his life as a wheat farmer began. He worked in the wheat field until 1983 when it was time to pass on the tradition to his sons.
The Macnab’s had many family traditions. After harvest they would head to the Oregon coast or get together with other families and cousins for card night, great food, and lots of laughter. Pete was involved in the Elks Club, American Legion and President of Macnab Inc.
Peter and Janet had six children: Loren, Richard, Craig, Peter, Joy and James. Thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.
Peter was preceded in death by his wife Janet Kaseberg Macnab, their three sons Peter, Loren and Richard, parents and his twelve siblings.
Rosary will be held at Spencer and Libby's Funeral home Chapel at 6:30 p.m. with a viewing starting at 2:00 p.m. on September 22nd, 2022.
Services held at St. Peter's Catholic Church the Dalles, Oregon on September 23rd at 10:30 am. followed with graveside burial and luncheon in the parish hall.
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Greta Ruth Clontz, age 64, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away September 4, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Gray Randall Geary, age 47, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away September 2, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Patrick Wentz, age 65, a resident of Wasco, OR, passed away September 5, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Fay Maxine Lemuel, age 97, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 2, 2022. A private Family Burial will be held at IOOF Cemetery. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Barbara Ann Byers, age 86, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on September, 4, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Bill Adalbert Archer, age 77, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away August 27, 2022. The family will be holding a Memorial Service at Barlow Gate Grange October 1, 2022 at 11:00 am in Wamic, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Vincel Scott Jr, age 95, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 4, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
William Jay Hammond, age 76, a resident of Arlington, OR, passed away August 29, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Joanne Karole Frost, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 28, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church in The Dalles, OR, October 8, 2022 at 11:00 am. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Carla Ruth Chamberlain, age 84, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 29, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held at the IOOF Cherry Heights Cemetery in The Dalles, OR, September 28th, 2022 at 11:00 am. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Mark Floyd Ratliff, age 57, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 26, 20222. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Jennifer June Johnston, age 43, a resident of Brush Prairie, WA, passed away August 19, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Barbara June Young, age 66, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 14, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Thomas Earl Bartholomew, age 81, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 20, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Shawn Robin Atkins, age 60, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 20, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Gloria May Schultens, age 97, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 19, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Richard Kieth Morgan, age 70, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away August 20, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Julia Ann Stillwell, age 84, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 18, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.