Robert (Bob) Sproule 82, passed away on October 9 in The Dalles, Oregon after a brief stay in the hospital. Bob was born in Chicago, Il on July 19, 1941 to Mildred and Clayton (Mike) Sproule. Growing up in Dallas TX, Bob developed a love for the game of golf at a very early age, going to the golf course whenever he could with his dad. He continued playing through his years in high school and college.

He married Diane Daugherty while in college and after graduation from East Texas State in 1965, they started their teaching careers in Forney TX. Bob worked for the Forest Service during his summers in Riggins, Id manning a lookout tower for a couple of years and later becoming a smoke jumper in McCall. Their son Michael came along on October 9, 1965. They moved to Riggins full time in 1966 where they taught school. Upon separating from Diane, Bob moved to Clarkston WA and began his golfing career at Clarkston Country Club in 1968. He worked there for 2 years then moved to Kennewick to manage the Columbia Park golf course for one season. In 1970 he moved to Spokane to become the assistant golf professional at the new Hangman Valley Golf Course. In 1972 Bob and his new family: Maralee, Marilyn, Debbi and Doug moved to the Okanogan Valley to manage Okanogan Valley Golf Club. They remained there until 1976 when Bob became the Golf Professional at The Dalles Country Club, where he remained until retiring in 2015. Bob received his pin for 50 years as a PGA Professional in 2021.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Mike and Millie Sproule and his son Michael. He is survived by his special friend of 20+ years Teresa Harrington of The Dalles, brother Bill Sproule (Camille) of Omak, WA, Sister Pam Murray (Jim) of Richardson TX, niece Michelle Peacock (Nate) of College Station TX, nephew Brent Murray (Becky) of Lubbock, TX, niece Emily Sproule of Seattle and nephew Chad Sproule (Ciara) of North Bend WA, as well as several great-nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Bob will be planned, at a later time, at The Dalles Country Club.

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

Alice Marie Penman, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away October 6th, 2023. A Burial will be held in Oakesdale Cemetery in Washington, October 23rd, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Another member of The Greatest Generation has passed. Alice left this life to her heavenly home on Oct. 6, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born on July 31, 1932, within the golden wheat fields of Washington’s Palouse country to Y Glen and Lou Jones. She was the 3rd of 4 children to this union. She grew up in Oaksdale, at the start of The Great Depression, and finished High School after the close of WW II. After HS graduation she went to Maupin, OR to visit a favorite aunt. There she met a Marine returning from the war in the Pacific and fell in love. She married that rough around the edges Marine, Art Gerity, December 23rd, 1950. They had 3 children Zada Marie (Gerity) Lewis, G. Michael Gerity and April Nadine Gerity. Grievously, April never survived to leave the hospital. Alice’s marriage to Art ended in 1969. She married Robert (Bob) Perkins of Hansen, ID 1971.  They lived in Hansen, ID until Bob’s passing in 1997. She then moved to Wamic, OR to be closer to her daughter Zada. It was there she met and Married Terry Penman in January 2005. Alice and Terry split their time between Wamic, OR and Casa Grande, AZ.  Sadly, Terry passed 2015 in Casa Grande, AZ. She then returned to Oregon, living first in Wamic, then moving to Flagstone, then on to The Springs, 2021 where she passed. Alice is remembered for her sweet smile and helping hand, developing many friendships along the way. She is survived by her 2 children Zada Lewis, and husband Dennis Lewis, G. Michael Gerity and wife Donna L. Gerity, two grandchildren Sean Gerity wife Marci Gerity, and Caitlin Gerity and three greatgrandchildren Lucas, Dylan & Thomas Gerity.

A graveside memorial is planned for Mother’s Day May 12, 2024. 

Barbara A Pashek, age 83, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away October 8th, 2023. A Private family Graveside will be held at St. Peters Cemetery. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Kenneth Clayton Brandt, age 99, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 20th, 2023. A Graveside service will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery on 3 mile rd. in The Dalles, OR, October 14th, 2023 at 9:30 am with a Memorial following at the First Christian Church in The Dalles, OR, at 10:30 am. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Patrick William Quigley, age 75, a resident of Hood River, OR, passed away October 03, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Ruins in Hood River, OR, October 29th, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

David L. Neitling (1936–2023)

David L. Neitling, 87, of The Dalles, was born in Stayton, Oregon on May 21, 1936, to Chris and Mary “May” Neitling, the second of three children. His parents taught him the value of volunteering and he did so everywhere he lived. He died on October 6, 2023, due to injuries from a fall.

He spent an active life living in several of Oregon’s small towns. From Klamath Falls to Newberg, to Rainier, to The Dalles and a few others along the way. He was an avid runner, competing in 48 marathons and 2 ultra-marathons. He climbed all of the major peaks in Oregon.

David is a graduate of Stayton High School and St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California. He served in the U.S. Army for four years, spending most of his time in Germany. His primary career interest began when he was hired as a teller at First Interstate Bank and eventually became a loan officer. He worked for the State of Oregon Department of Energy and later in the Environmental Department, arranging financing for worthy projects.

You may have seen him over the years working on the Riverfront Trail, sealing cracks or cutting back overgrowth. He may have waved at you and said hello and stopped to ask about your life or cheer on your walk, run or bike ride. You may have seen him cleaning up tree limbs in Sorosis Park or working on the tennis courts. Maybe you met him when he was building houses with Habitat for Humanity. Or it could have been that he helped prepare your income taxes at the Senior Center. Whether you knew him or not, David had a big impact on the community of The Dalles.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Juanita (Williams) Neitling, his two children, David and Jennifer Neitling, and his three grandsons, Garrett Neitling, Kai Rifani, and Dane Rifani. He was a loving uncle to Rita, Robert, Joe, Cathy, Donald “Dee,” Joelee, Glenda, and Lynn. His parents, brother Bruce and sister Margaret pre-deceased him.

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchill

David’s Memorial Service will be at Spencer, Libby and Powell’s Funeral Home, 1100 Kelly Avenue, The Dalles, at October 21, 2023 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Cascade Cemetery, North Bonneville, WA.

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

Douglas John Macnab, age 75, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away October 5, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Daniel Bruce Kuehnl, age 72, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 30, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Carolyn Rae Ellett, age 74, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 27, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Timothy (Tim) John Timmer passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023, at his home in The Dalles, Oregon surrounded by his family. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and friend to many.

The youngest of six children, Tim was born in Butte, Montana, on February 10, 1959, to John and Ione (Linton) Timmer. Tim attended school in Butte, until he moved to The Dalles in 1976, where he graduated in 1977 from Wahtonka High School. It was during his attendance at Wahtonka where Tim met the love of his life Patti (Deg).  

Patti and Tim were married on March 3, 1979 and lived a fulfilling life raising their two children, Heather and John.  He played a dynamic role in the lives of their grandchildren, attending countless sporting events, school programs, birthday parties, and family gatherings.

Tim, always known as a hard worker, held several jobs at Northwest Aluminum, where he worked until 2002. In 2002, inspired by his infamous love of spreadsheets, Tim decided to attend Columbia Gorge Community College to study accounting. Tim not only graduated with a degree in accounting, but graduated with honors, including an award for Student of the Year. Following his graduation Tim began work as a Finance Specialist at Columbia Cascade Housing.

Tim will be remembered as a kind and patient man with a great sense of humor. Tim had many interests including fishing, cheering for his Dallas Cowboys, and listening to his favorite bands (especially AC/DC). He was an avid volunteer who had helped coach several local sports teams over the span of two decades. However, Tim had no greater pleasure in life than spending time with his family. He was a man whose presence touched the lives of many and he will be greatly missed.  

Tim is survived by his wife, Patti; daughter, Heather Ornelas; son, John Timmer; grandchildren, Natalie, Eric, Alyssa, Jaxon and Elliette; siblings, Gayle, Jack, Bonnie and Cheryl. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ione Timmer and his sister Gladys.

A viewing will be held for Tim at Spencer, Libby & Powell on Friday, October 6th from 9 AM to 12:30 PM, with the funeral to follow at 1:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held later that day at The Civic Auditorium (Community Room) at 3:00 PM.

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

Austin Michael Greene, 22, rode into the gates of heaven Friday September 22, 2023.

            Austin was born May 28, 2001, in Moses Lake, WA. to Jason and Christina Greene.

In 2019, Austin Graduated from The Dalles High School. He excelled in sports, playing varsity football, wrestling, and baseball. He had many friends whom he loved to hang out with.

            Austin had made his career with Les Schwab Tires starting in 2019. Austin who was a well-respected young man by anyone that he encountered even with all the moves in his journey, his outgoing upbeat personality was infectious and anyone who he was around gravitated towards him to become lifelong friends.

He had a real passion for the outdoors. Austin loved his dog Hailey, fishing, and hunting. At the age of 12 he started joining his dad and papa on hunting trips to Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Utah. He also enjoyed supercross, riding horses, and working cows on the ranch.

            Austin loved his family more than anything. He was an amazing son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He loved beach trips to the Oregon Coast, Disneyland, and weekends at Whidbey Island as well as the Seattle Seahawks games.

            Austin is survived by his parents, Jason and Christina Greene, brother Zak, maternal grandfather Bob Luhn and wife Jane (Richland), paternal grandparents Mike and Linda Greene (WA.), as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Austin was proceeded in death by his maternal grandmother, Kathy Luhn.

A Gathering will be held at Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home September 30th, 2023, at 4:00 pm with a Celebration of Life at a later date.

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

Gereld Glen Lee, age 75, a resident of Dallesport, WA, passed away September 20th, 2023. A family gathering will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

James Frederick Sprouse, age 69, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away September 19th, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Eleanor Jean Delzer, age 97, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 24th, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Leona Helen Voeller, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 9th, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of her arrangements.

Etta Mae Haynes, age 94, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 20th, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Scott Allen Bastin, age 60, a resident of Los Angeles, CA, passed away September 14th, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Susan Ann Lewallen, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 16th, 2023. She will be Buried at Willamette National Cemetery. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Betty Jean Wolfe, age 88, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 9th, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery on 18th St in The Dalles, OR, September 23rd, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Joanne Ethel Smith, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 12, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.