Alfonso Sanchez, age 83, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away February 27, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Helen Shirley Fountain, age 92 a resident of Portland, OR, passed away February 24th, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Sam B Holmes, age 93, a resident of Woodburn, OR, passed away February 24, 2024. A Funeral will be held at St. John’s Baptist Church March 1st, 2024 at 10:30 am with interment to follow at the Grass Valley Cemetery. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Mary Louise Watts died peacefully February 19 at The Springs at Mill Creek in The Dalles at age 97.
Mary was born September 26, 1926, the first of three children, to David Layton Watts and Marie Schlesser Watts in Hillsboro, OR. She lived there on the family dairy farm until she left to attend Western Oregon State College in Monmouth, OR, where she studied Education.
She taught 2nd and 3rd grade in Arlington, Creswell and Hood River until moving to The Dalles in 1962 where she taught Special Education until her retirement in 1984.
In addition to her long career as an educator, Mary was also a very talented artist and had a life long love of history. She was well versed in local history and had extensively researched and documented her family history. On her mother's side of the family, her research took her to Luxemburg a couple of times tracing the family back to the 1700s. She also researched her father’s side of the family and was very knowledgeable about their struggles among the first settlers to travel by covered wagon across the Applegate Trail to settle in the Willamette Valley in the 1840s.
During her many years in The Dalles, she was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, and numerous other organizations relating to art, education, local history and genealogy. She was an active volunteer in these various organizations.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Elmer. She is survived by her brother, John, and nephew, David, of Princeton, OR, nieces Janice Theodorakis of Portland, Donna (Earl) Burt of Bremerton, WA, Linda Watts of Burns, OR, Marilyn Watts (Carol Wright) of Ocean Park, WA, and Margaret Mary Watts of Seattle. Also, three great nieces and two great nephews and a great-great niece and nephew.
A memorial service is planned for Mary on Sunday, March 24 at 2 pm in The Dallas at the Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Chapel, 1100 Kelly Ave. There will also be a funeral mass at St. Matthew’s in Hillsboro (475 SE 3rd Ave) at 1:30 pm on April 6, followed by a graveside ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to The Dalles Art Center in Mary’s memory.
Gary Grossmiller was born on December 20, 1961, and passed away on February 21st in the Hood River Rehab Center. He was a 5th generation Arlington Oregon resident. He is survived by his sister Susan Logan of Vancouver, WA, his niece Gabby (Eddie) Tim and new great nephew, Caleb. He is preceded in death by his mother, Victoria Wheelhouse and his father, Jake Grossmiller of The Dalles.
Gary was part of the great class of 1980 in Arlington. He was part of many state championships and even scored a touchdown with one of Mr. Roger’s “special” plays. He loved football, the Packers were his team. He also loved music. He almost graduated from Eastern Oregon with a music degree but was needed to care for his mother at home. The trumpet was his instrument. The highlight was playing with Doc Severinson at the band festival. He also attended Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz many times.
Gary’s true calling came when he was needed to take over running the Happy Canyon Tavern that his grandparents built in 1957, converting it to a pizza parlor. He ran it for many years with his mother, and then alone since 2007. Gary loved being part of the Arlington community. He was a city councilman for over 10 years, also serving on the Tri-County Board. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman, catching the 2nd largest Wall Eye in the state. He helped start the Arlington Gun Club, shooting silhouettes and trap. He was a hard worker until his health went bad. He was able to cheat death 3 times and spent the last year in Hood River, trying to recuperate. Gary was always thankful for his town and his friends.
Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home are in care of arrangements.
Donald Ray Frazer, age 65, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away February 21, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Ronald David Hayes, age 66, a resident of Lyle, WA, passed away February 19, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Bruce Alexander Lorenz, age 88, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away February 21, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Brandon K Albin
Born February 12, 2002
Died February 21,2024
Brandon was born to Lindsay and Terry in Portland Oregon. He attended Portland public schools, spent most of his life in Portland, where he was raised by his Grandmother Karen and his Mother Lindsay for most of his life. Brandon graduated from high school in 2019. Brandon was very curious, smart, and funny. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and skateboarding. Brandon also loved to hang out with his pets, friends, and family.
He is survived by Mother Lindsay, stepfather Jose, brothers Anthony & little brother Kevin, and sister Haley
He also leaves behind his uncle's and aunt’s:
David and Grace Williams of Willamina
Dallas and Ionela Collingsworth of Roseburg
Kenny Collingsworth of Willamina
Kevin Collingsworth of Willamina.
Christy Salazar of Willamina
Kataeha Gunder Johnson of Willamina.
Brandon is also survived by his Grandparents:
Karen Hough of Sheridan
Mark Fowler of Sheridan.
Brandon also leaves behind tons of friends and numerous other family members who all loved and cared for him.
Brandon will be loved and missed deeply.
Brandon was proceeded in death by his baby sister Corrina.
Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements
Willard Hal Moore, age 71, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away February 15th, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Orville Samuel Sprenger, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away February 12, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
William Eugene Kasinger, age 80, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away February 9th, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.
Sharon Lee Chard passed on February 6th, 2024 at 90 years old in the old house on Hay Canyon Road with family and friends at her side. She welcomed the passage to heaven with her wonderful smile and thankfulness for a full life. Always such a loving mother, sister, Aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother, she included family and friends with her graciousness and will be remembered with fond memories of her in their hearts. She always put others came first and sure everyone was comfortable. She was happy and enjoyed life and people to the fullest. She had a great sense of humor down to the last days.
Sharon was born in Klickitat, Washington on September 11, 1933 and moved to Sherman County at the age of three to live with her grandparents, Ed and Elsie Olsen, on their ranch on the breaks of the Deschutes and Columbia rivers with her mother Anna Margaret Briggs and two sisters Anne Jean and Carol. They later moved to town in Wasco where Anna married Tom Jacobsen and two little brothers Erling and David were welcomed. She had many friends and fond memories of growing up in Wasco.
Sharon married Donald Thompson on August 20, 1950 and were blessed with four children who they raised outside of Moro in the house on Hay Canyon Road. Always involved in the close neighborhood, she enjoyed sewing, playing cards, sports, 4H, Oregon Wheat League and the Presbyterian church Junior Ladies. She later joined Cascade Presbyterian in Vancouver, Washington and was involved in their quilting group that provided quilts for those in need.
She married Kenneth Chard on March 13,1981 bringing even more family and friends into her life. She loved baking and became “the bakery department is mine” at Albertsons and learned to use the computer. Later she also worked in the pearl district as an administrative assistant for a sales Rep company. She was well known for her annual Christmas Cookie platters with family and friends. Sewing and quilting were pastimes she enjoyed, with still a few quilts to finish. Flowers and gardening were another area she excelled at with dahlias and tree lilies always blooming at the house in Wasco. She only lived in Oregon and Washington but loved to travel to Idaho and California for trips with family and friends.
Sharon is survived by her sister, Carol Olmstead and brother, Erling Jacobsen. Daughters Karen Umemoto and Janice Mellinger (Kevin) Stepson Lance Chard(Sari). 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Chard, parents Anna and Tom Jacobsen, sister Anne Jean Howell, brother David Jacobsen, daughter Susan Thompson, son Ronald Thompson, and Great Grandson, Blake Mellinger.
Graveside Service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery east of Moro on Saturday, March 2nd at 11 am and a Memorial Celebration at Wasco Events Center at 12:30 pm
Memorial Contributions can be made to Sherman County Historical Society, https://www.shermanmuseum.org or American Cancer Society , https://donate.cancer.org..
Arrangements handled by Spencer, Libby, Powell.
Phyllis Rowena Carter, age 91, a resident of Wishram, WA, passed away February 1st, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.
Eric Charles Powell, age 28, a resident of The Dalles passed away at his home on February 9th, 2024.
Eric was born January 4th, 1996 to Doug Powell and Susan Powell, in The Dalles, Oregon. Eric graduated from The Dalles High School and went on to attend Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. After his time at OSU, he returned to The Dalles where he enjoyed working with his father, brother, and stepfather on various construction projects. He also took pleasure in helping on the family farm. He liked all things in nature, had a brilliant mind for science and chemistry, and was an avid reader. Activities he spent his time doing included hiking, cooking, and gardening.
Eric is survived by his parents; Douglas Powell and Susan and Allen Meengs, brothers; Adam, John, and Ryan Powell, Sister Hayley Powell, Nephew: Rohan Stavenger, Stepbrothers Jason, and Justin Meengs, along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
There are no services planned at this time. Eric will be missed by all.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Eleanor Jean Delzer, 97 of The Dalles Oregon, went to be with her Lord and Savior September 24, 2023, at her home surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Eleanor was born to Ben and Stella Kurtenbach on April 24, 1926, in Mitchell, South Dakota. She was the oldest of seven children.
She married Hugo Delzer in 1945 in Mitchell, South Dakota. Hugo was a carpenter by trade, together they moved to several cities and states. They had eight children, and in 1967 they moved to The Dalles. Throughout her life Eleanor worked as a cleaner for offices and homes, at Cherry Growers, and as a care giver at floral Court. She was a hard worker and cared well for her family.
Eleanor loved the Lord and was a dearly loved member of the Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene in The Dalles. Over the years she was a board member, board secretary, taught Sunday School, played the organ, and piano. Eleanor loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, family, and friends. She was an avid reader reading as many as three hundred books a year, all the way up into her mid 90’s.
Eleanor is survived by her brothers David, Roger and sister Sherrill along with nieces and nephews. Her children Darryl (Deb) Delzer, Randy (Linda) Delzer, Vicki (Rob) Bardonski, Doug Delzer, Kathy (Steve) Emmett, Bryan Delzer, and Dan Delzer along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Hugo Delzer, daughter Lisa, sister Betty, and brothers Lyle and Bob.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene March 2nd, 2024, at 10:00 am.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Robert Wayne Smith passed away peacefully Saturday Feb 3, 2024 surrounded by his family; he was 79. Born in The Dalles, Oregon to Dr. Noel Smith and Esther Smith (Meeker), preceded in death by brother, Edwin Noel Smith. He is survived by his loving wife Linda, son Owen (Lupe), grandson Dominic. Son Noel (Kristy), grandchildren Oliver and Sophia of Boise; his sister Ann Murphy of Mill Valley, Calif.; along with treasured, multiple nieces and nephews. Bob graduated from The Dalles High School where he was a left-handed Pitcher and a right-handed Golfer. He graduated from the U of O, majoring in Business. He was a fraternity member of Sigma Nu. He owned and managed a local John Deere Dealership for years. Early on, Bob battled Head and Neck Cancer. From this experience, he gained resilience and determination and was able to project and follow a “positive lifestyle”. The family moved to Cannon Beach, working for Steve Martin Mgt. They returned to The Dalles as the Director of Human Resources at MCMC. He then joined Linda at Cannon Packer, while obtaining his Real Estate License. He was then proud to serve as a realtor, with his Copper West Real Estate family.
Charitable contributions may be made in Robert’s name to The Dalles Country Club Junior Golf Program, 455 Highway 30 W., The Dalles, OR 97058. Please make checks out to The Dalles Country Club, noting in the memo line: Junior Fund Foundation/Robert Smith Memorial.
Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.
Fred Monroe Ayers, age 73, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away February 3rd, 2024. A Private Family Interment will be held at Willamette National Cemetery. The Family will be holding a Celebration of Life at Portland Gun Club located at 4711 SE 174th Ave on February 14th, 2024 at 1:00 pm . Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.
Gloria Darlien May of The Dalles died, January 27th, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born March 23rd, 1932, in Boy River, Minnesota to John and Helen (Aldrich) Newman who named her after the actress Gloria Swanson. She was the 3rd of 5 children. The family moved to Oregon during the Depression and eventually settled in Hermiston. Gloria met Gale May while working in the artemisia fields and they were married 6 weeks later on August 1, 1949. They celebrated 73 years before Gale passed in 2023.
Gloria was a ‘stay at home’ wife who was a devoted mother and grandmother caring for her family. Gloria and Gale became snowbirds following Gale’s retirement from Pacific NW Bell for 30 years and split their time between Bouse, AZ and their home in The Dalles. She loved sewing and quilting, and everyone received a handmade quilt. She also loved to crochet and embroider. She was an avid bowler, baseball fanatic and an enthusiastic pinochle player.
Survivors include their four children: Darlien and Darrell France, Galen and Laura May, Keith and Christina May and Kerry and Jim Benson;
10 grandchildren: Mitch France, Chad Walter (Patty), Todd Walter (Melisa), Valerie May, Evan May (Nikki), Art May (Kate), Chuck May, Andrea Benson-Reed (Lamar), Marisa Benson, Morgan Benson (Sean);
7 great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-laws: Nancy Newman, Opal Dee Miller Timmel, Millie May; and double cousin Elaine Lindquist; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Graveside services will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery for immediate family. A Celebration of Life service will be held April 6th at noon at Spooky’s in The Dalles.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Geoffery Paul Fridley, age 48, a resident of Arlington, OR sadly left us on February 2nd, 2024 following his battle with cancer. He is Survived by his wife Jean, stepsons; Damian Baukman, Chawn Baukman and wife Elisha Baukman, two granddaughters; Adalissa and Galalya. A Viewing will be held at Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home February 10th, 2024, at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.