Jeri Carleen Bozicevic, age 83, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away March 23, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Shirley May Wilson, age 86, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away March 24, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Robert Jonathon Twedt, age 69, a resident of Wasco, OR, passed away March 19, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Analea Klampe, age 87, known by those close to her as Lee, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024, in The Dalles OR, surrounded by family.
Analea was born in Missoula, Montana on September 14, 1936, the second daughter of Genevieve “Jenny” Helen Brown (Johnston) and Floyd “Duke” Stillman Brown. Her father referred to Analea as Sis, a nickname as well as a role she enjoyed.
Analea became a Christian as a young child and attended the Baptist church with her family all her life. Faith and trust in her Lord Jesus Christ sustained Analea through many challenging circumstances.
Analea moved from Montana to Oregon with family and was raised in Pendleton until age 16. Analea had an affinity for music and played the violin, piano and french horn, often as her favorite hymns. High school years after Pendleton included attending Laurelwood Academy, then Salem High School where Analea graduated in 1954. After completing dental assistant college in Seattle WA with two best friends, Analea began her career and her first marriage.
Analea’s marriage to Norman Espe was blessed with three children. Her career was paused during their young years, then resumed in Salem. Analea worked for the State of Oregon in dental offices at the Oregon State Hospital and Oregon prison system.
Analea married Darrell Klampe and celebrated 51 years together. After moving to The Dalles in 1972, Analea worked for dentists Dr. Donald Carpenter, Dr. Dennis Macnab, and Dr. Raymond Koch.
Analea was sweet and caring. A theme throughout Analea’s life was her dedication to family. Analea adored being a big sister to three siblings. Becoming a mother to her own three children was a dream come true for Analea. Then stepchildren, nieces, nephew, grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along, and Aunt Analea/Grandma Lee expanded her time and love to all.
Staying fit and active was important to Analea. Water-aerobics and going to the gym were regular activities. Hiking, swimming, and camping at Crooked River Ranch with her husband, children and grandchildren was an annual tradition. Among Analea’s favorite pastimes were sewing, knitting, rose gardening and traveling with the Good Sam RV club. In 1987 Analea started a children’s clothing business, Togs for Tots that she continued until retiring.
Analea enjoyed her retirement with more traveling, often with friends and family. Many adventures were had as a RV snowbird and owning a second home in Arizona. Visits with Analea’s extended family in Montana and elsewhere were a priority. Memorable family cruises to Alaska occurred for milestone birthdays. Other trips were made across the country and abroad to explore the world as well as family genealogy. Along the way Analea confirmed her paternal Scottish lineage to the Clan Kerr of Ferniehirst and met more of the Kerr family.
Preceding Analea in death were her older sister Mary Lou Brown, who passed away from illness the day after Analea was born, her brother Larry Brown, her mother, her father, her stepfather Ervan Wilbur.
Analea is survived by her husband Darrell, sister Marla Greene, Bend OR, brother Ronald Wilbur, Canyon Lake, CA, daughters Keri Day, Beaverton, OR, and Kristi Ashley, Woodland, WA, son, Rodney Espe, Hood River, OR, stepdaughter, Lorraine Harris, The Dalles, OR, stepson Ronald Klampe, Florence OR, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Analea’s life will be held April 6, 2024, 2:00pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 3350 Columbia View Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Dorathy Fern Barnes, age 90, a resident of Dallesport, WA, passed away March 19, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Joseph Paul Greiman, age 76, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away March 19, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Marvin Dean Leigh, age 71, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away March 16, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights Rd. in The Dalles, OR March 27th, 2024 at 1:00 pm. A Memorial will be held at a later date at the Hood River Faith Bible Church. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.
Jackie Bruce Ashley, 63, of Tygh Valley Oregon, passed away at his home on March 17th, 2024.
He was born on April 30, 1960 to Jack and Annie Ashley, in The Dalles, OR. When they got home with Jackie, Grandpa Bruce picked him up and declared “looks like a Mike to me!” and ever since then the world knew him as such.
After Mike graduated from Wasco Co Union HS in 1978, he went on to work for Dodge Logging before following in his father’s footsteps and pursuing a career as a heavy equipment operator. He started out in Central Oregon working with R. L. Coates Construction and then spent many years with Jack Robinson & Sons Inc. After returning to Tygh Valley, he continued his construction career with James Dean Construction and finally Crestline Construction.
In 1987, Mike met Lesa and together they raised two children, Steven and Stephanie Ashley.
Mike returned to Tygh Valley in 2015 and reconnected with his childhood friend Marcia who quickly became the love of his life. It didn’t matter if it was surviving the calving season, fixing irrigation for the millionth time, or just sitting down to a simple dinner, the two of them have always enjoyed each other's company and doing life together.
When he wasn’t working construction, or fixing something on the farm, Mike was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to spend his time hunting, fishing, participating in 3D archery, driving around in the woods and being outside. Some of his favorite activities were doing his special “guided digger hunts” at the ranch. Those lucky enough to experience such a hunt know how amazing they truly were. Along with being a passionate outdoorsman, Mike was also a true patriot and loved his country, he even made sure a flagpole was put up at the ranch so that there was a proper place to display the old red white and blue. His boisterous laugh would fill a room and he never hesitated to crack a joke while making sure you had another cold drink in your hand. Mike was always one to make sure you felt included.
Mike was preceded in death by his father Jack and his sister Gigi both of Tygh Valley. He is survived by his two children Steven of Bend and Stephanie of Portland, his three grandsons Gradie , Jaxson, and Liam of Bend, his brother George of Tygh Valley, nephew Nathaniel of Prineville and niece Tiffnie of Dayville, his love Marcia of Tygh Valley, as well as many cousins, friends, and bonus family members that were honored to know and love him.
A service will be held at Mike and Marcia’s home in the covered arena on April 27th 2024 at 12pm. (80736 Shadybrook Rd, Tygh Valley) In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to South Wasco County Ambulance, Maupin, Oregon.
Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
John Burton MacPherson, age 77, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away March 19, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.
Jerri Lee Parman was born April 26, 1940 in Denver, Colorado, and passed away peacefully on the morning of February 27, 2024 at Canyon Rim Assisted Living in Maupin, Oregon. She was 83 years of age.
Jerri was born to Emmett and Bernice Cagley, joining her sister Patricia, and was raised in Harbor, Oregon with her mother and her aunts and uncles until moving to Coos Bay, where she attended and graduated from Marshfield High School in 1956.
She went on to attend Southern Oregon College in Ashland where she met her future husband, Sidney Parman. They were married in 1958 in Reno, Nevada and moved to Condon, Oregon where their first son Stacey was born. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Maupin, Oregon and their second son Jeff was born in The Dalles. Jerri worked at local businesses until finding her calling in public service by landing a job as a teacher’s aide at Maupin Grade School. Because of her love of piano playing, the school assigned her to teach music to the primary grades, which she loved. After 11 years of dedicated service, she took a job at Wasco County High School as secretary & bookkeeper. Just two years later, she advanced to the school’s Deputy Clerk position that she held for 18 additional years, before retiring in 1997.
Jerri was best known for her infectious smile, kind heart, quick wit, and passionate love for her family and friends. She felt a strong sense of civic duty and served her South Wasco County community in many ways: Jerri was an EMT with the South Wasco County Ambulance Service for 18 years. She was also an EMT Instructor, a Hunter Safety Instructor, member of the Maupin High School Budget Committee, Girl Scout leader, PTA Secretary, and Little League Secretary. She was a member of the Wasco County Economic Development Commission and Children and Families Commission and a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Deschutes Rim Health Clinic where she served for 10 years.
Among Jerri’s favorite contributions was being a founding member in 1979 of the “Town and Country Players”, where for over 40 years she acted in, directed, and helped produce a multitude of plays, musicals, and Christmas programs.
Jerri volunteered her time and energy to play piano for school programs, graduations, weddings, and numerous public events. She was extremely well-read, amazingly witty, with a not-so-subtle “flair for the dramatic.” She loved caring for flowers and animals, traveling, artifacts, casinos, Jeopardy, and helping others. She was tough when she had to be, with a boundless work ethic. Above all, Jerri was an amazing mother, wife, sister, daughter, grandmother, and friend who loved freely and was loved by all.
Jerri is preceded in passing by her mother Bernice, father Emmett, her husband of 60 years Sidney, and her sister Patricia. Jerri is survived by her son, Stacey (Shirleen) of Phoenix, Ariz.; son, Jeff (Michelle) of Maupin; half-sister Colette (Gregg), six grandchildren; (Crystal, Zack, Ryan, Jesse, J Lee, Jeremy); eight great-grandchildren; four nephews, and one cousin.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, May 18th at 1:00 p.m. at the WCUHS gymnasium in Maupin, with a potluck dessert to follow. Everyone who’s lives were touched by Jerri is cordially invited to attend.
Donations in Jerri Parman's memory may be sent to the South Wasco County Ambulance Service in Maupin.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
CHARLOTTE ANN (SWEENEY) BLAISDELL 95
A resident of The Dalles Oregon. She was born Feb. 2, 1929 and passed away March 15, 2024. One of 5 siblings. Brothers Ace, Bob, Johnny and Sister Lorraine. All of whom have passed. The Sweeney homestead was near Stevenson Washington. Their Mother Anna, died when Charlotte was born and their Father Charles, died later in a car accident. The girls were raised by Uncle Will (Bill) and Aunt Kate (Mom Kate) Douglas of Eagle Creek, Oregon. The boys were raised in Stevenson and later all 3 joined the Military during WWII.
Charlotte married Clyde R Blaisdell Dec. 17th, 1946. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Living in Carson Washington they raised 4 girls. Charlotte was a loving wife, Mom and homemaker. She had a love for gardening, cooking and sewing. She made friends easily and her family was her life. Sadly after making it through the war, Clyde passed away from an aneurysm at age 39.
Charlotte, as a single Mom, courageously moved the family to The Dalles to start a new life. The two youngest were still in High School and graduated from The Dalles Senior High School. She made ends meet as an excellent seamstress.
Charlotte is survived by 3 of her daughters and her sons-in-law: Judy & Bob Cole, Sherry & Rod Runyon, The Dalles. The youngest daughter Janice & John Jackson of Boise Idaho. The 2nd oldest daughter Donna and husband Theron have both passed.
Late in life Charlotte met up with an old family friend. At a funeral no less. Gayle Rakestraw from Carson. A very special man who made a home for them in Carson and then they lovingly remodeled a home and property in Dallesport Washington. Once again, it brought her joy, new adventures, and love. Time passed along and Gayle passed away but he had made sure she would be taken care of. Charlotte decided to return to The Dalles and was able to purchase a nice home in Pomona Meadows. The older family atmosphere and the close friends she made were a blessing throughout her remaining years.
Charlotte had 7 Grandchildren: Duane, Tharron and Jayson Cole. Kelley (Runyon) Lee and J. R. Runyon. Luke Jackson and Chrissy (Jackson) Stoprya. There are 9 Great Grand Children and 4 Great Great Grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday April 27th at 11am in Carson Washington at The Old Carson Cemetery. A no-host luncheon is planned following the Service at Backwoods Brewing Company in Carson.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of arrangements.
Gilbert Clayton - leaving a legacy deeper than the many wells he drilled.
Gilbert Clayton drilled hundreds of water wells throughout the Pacific Northwest during his many decades of ownership and operation of Gilbert Clayton Well Drilling, yet the most important depth reached by this wonderful man is the legacy of his family. Gilbert was united face to face with Jesus on Friday, March 1 at the age of 91.
Gilbert F. Clayton was born in Klickitat, WA to Bert and Grace Clayton on July 18, 1932. From an early age, Gilbert helped Bert with his business, Bert Clayton and Son Well Drilling. After graduating with The Dalles High School class of 1950, Gilbert continued working with his father and then served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1952-1954, followed by the U.S. Navy in Guam and aboard U.S. Aircraft Carrier Oriskany from 1954-1956. Gilbert also attended Oregon State University in Corvallis, launching a long line of Oregon State alumni in his family.
Gilbert and his lifelong bride, Evelyn J. Aas, were married in November 1957 in The Dalles at Faith Lutheran Church. At the 50th anniversary celebration for Faith Lutheran, Gilbert & Evelyn were recognised as the second couple to marry at this church. This was their active home for worship and fellowship for 65 years, and by the grace of God, has allowed the roots of Christ’s love and salvation to permeate many generations of the Clayton family tree. Of all aspects of legacy, there is none more important than this.
Gilbert and Evelyn had three sons; Craig, Dan, and Kent, born in 1958, 1961, and 1966. In 1959, Gilbert and Evelyn purchased their home and cherry orchard on Lambert Street where they lived until moving to The Springs at Mill Creek in February 2023.
In the 1960's, Gilbert started his own well and pump business, Gilbert Clayton Well Drilling, and retired in 2010. He served many locals for several years with consultation after his retirement, even up until 2023.
Gilbert and Evelyn enjoyed hosting their extended family at their beautiful property in The Dalles, traveling, and attending family reunions in Minnesota and Missouri. A trip to the Northeast to watch the autumn leaves turn and a special cruise to Alaska were a few of their traveling highlights.
Gilbert is survived by his wife of 66 years, the wonderful Evelyn Clayton, as well as sons Craig and Kari Clayton, Dan Clayton, and Kent & Debbie Clayton. Gilbert's most cherished role was as a Grandfather and Great Grandfather. The orchard tractor was of special interest as several generations learned to drive it. Rootbeer floats were always a tradition when spending time together as a family. Many, many gallons of root beer and ice cream have been consumed over the years in the fantastic orange-countered kitchen at the Lambert Street home.
Gilbert is survived by grandchildren Lindy & Matt Mongenel with children Braxton & Enzo, Neil & Erin Clayton with children Natalie, Sean, and Samuel, Kenna, Kyle, Melissa, and Austin Clayton, Benjamin Chapman, and Keith & Crystal with children Cameron, Joaquin, Jackson, Zoe, and Sadie Grace. In all, Gilbert is survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Gilbert was predeceased by an infant daughter, Jan Marie, as well as parents Bert and Grace Clayton and sisters Margaret Bacon, Cassa Logan and Pat Smith.
The following Bible verse was found in Gilbert's wallet:
For it is by grace you have been saved, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Eph 2:8-10
By Grace indeed! We cannot wait to see you in Heaven someday, Husband, Dad, Grandpa, & Great Grandpa Gilbert. We all always knew we were loved by you, and you were very loved by all of us. We are eternally grateful (truly, eternally) for the great legacy you left through each of us.
Memorial service will take place at
Faith Lutheran Church
2810 W 10th St
May 25, 2024 @2pm
Reception to follow.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Stephen Louis Schafroth, age 74, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away March 1, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held April 13, 2024, at 1:00 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1805 Minnesota St., The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Kathleen Maude (Schreiber) Olson, 80, passed away at her home on March 10, 2024. Katie was born on May 4, 1943, to Lawrence Joseph Schreiber and Waive Mildred (Martin) Schreiber in The Dalles, OR. She grew up on her family’s farm on Juniper Flat and attended school in Maupin. She was very active in 4H–raising steers, cooking, sewing and entering her projects in the Wasco Co. and OR State Fairs.
In 1961 she graduated from Maupin High School, then attended Western Business University in Portland, moving on to various jobs in Portland and Salem. After a few years she moved back home, got a job as the Secretary at Dufur School, and married Ronald Ratcliff in 1964. They were married for ten years and lived in Friend, OR.
In 1975 Katie met Robert W. Olson while fishing in Blaine, WA and they were married in Oak Harbor, WA soon after. They moved to Whidbey Island, WA where they fished, sold herring, milled logs, remodeled an old hotel, and started their family–Thomas L. Olson and twins Martin P. Olson and RoseAnna L. (Olson) Hertel. Katie would take her young children fishing in the Puget Sound nearly every morning, catching everything from salmon to bottom fish to red snapper and cod. She was a master fisherman and line detangler.
After five years Bob and Katie returned to Dufur, purchased a farm, and had their 4th child, Albert K. Olson. While raising their children and helping Bob farm, Katie loved growing a huge garden from which she harvested and canned all kinds of fruits and vegetables. They even kept a milk cow and she would make butter, yogurt, ice cream and everything in between.
After her children were older, Katie went to work as a bus driver for Dufur School for many years in the 1990’s. When her husband Bob of 28 years died in 2003, Katie became active in a plethora of activities and clubs including quilting, porcelain painting, the Butterfly Chairman and Treasurer of the OR State Garden Club, as well as President and member of the Dufur Valley Garden Club. She took classes to become an official flower and vegetable judge at the county fairs, was a lifelong member of the Ramsey Park Grange, and Secretary and member of the White River Christian Fellowship Church in Tygh Valley.
Katie loved her flower and vegetable garden up until the day she died, and became known to some as the ‘Tomato Lady’. She would involve herself in all the community fundraisers–selling pie and ice cream to benefit the Dufur Fire and Ambulance, making jam and cooking at the Ramsey Grange Hunter’s Breakfasts and Threshing Bee Breakfasts, setting up and organizing the Dufur Hometown Christmas Bazaars, and making countless amounts of pies for the Jam Sessions at the Ramsey Grange Hall. To many she was known as the ‘Pie Lady’. True to her German origins, she was also very well known for her amazing homemade sauerkraut. Katie had so many talents and hobbies and was constantly researching ways to make what she did better–for herself, others and for all the living creatures that she loved–birds, bees, butterflies, bats, and flowers. In her later years Katie slowed down a bit but continued to enjoy cooking, gardening, painting, quilting, and playing cards.
But most of all Katie loved and lived for her children and grandchildren, teaching them all she knew, to work hard, and to love others and be patient and kind to all living things. She had a kind word and loving heart for all and could find something special or some hidden talent in everyone.
Preceding her in death were her husband Robert W. Olson and her brother David L. Schreiber.
She is survived by her sons Thomas L. Olson and wife Sydney, Martin P. Olson and wife Moryah, and Albert K. Olson and wife Shilah, and daughter RoseAnna L. (Olson) Hertel and husband Travis, all of Dufur, and her five grandchildren: Caleb B. Olson, Morgan M. Olson, Nolan J. Olson, Lucinda R. Hertel, and Catherine (Kitti) W. Hertel, all of Dufur.
Katie's Celebration of Life was held at the Dufur City Park on Sunday August 25, 2024.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Betty Lou Ward, 95 peacefully departed this world to be with her Lord and Savior on March 8th, 2024.
Betty was born on June 19th, 1928, in La Grande, OR to Earl C. Courtney and Mildred L. Courtney (Murray). She attended school in La Grande where she met her future husband, Ben Ward. Years later she jokingly retold their “Love” story to her children and how she remembered saying she just “hated” those Ward boys. In June of 1945, she had a change of heart, married Ben and spent 57 years together. They were blessed with four children. Betty was a loving mother, homemaker and wife while raising their family in Tygh Valley and Moro.
Betty enjoyed many hours of crafting gifts for family and friends. She loved to read, play games, paint, traveling in their camper and cooking spaghetti and stroganoff were among her specialties. Volksmarches took them on many walking adventures around the Pacific Northwest and Germany.
Betty was a long-time member at the Tygh Valley Methodist Church and later at the Gateway Church in The Dalles.
Betty is survived by her son Dana Ward (Gayle); daughters Kathleen Kirby (Chris) and Julie Carter (Clayton); grandchildren Christopher Ward (Diana), Rebecca Pearson (Andy), Maire Kirby and Sean Kirby (Elizabeth); great grandchildren Cora Kirby.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Ward in June 2002, parents Earl and Mildred Courtney and son Scott Ward in December 2023.
Love is Forever.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall Saturday April 6th, 2024 at 12:00 pm. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, OR which will be well deserved and appreciated.
Thomas Martin Lexow, 91, of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Tom was a Kansas farm boy, born in Abilene on January 30, 1933 to his parents Clarence and Adele Lexow.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, the love of his life, Virginia Talevich Lexow, his soul mate. They are proud parents of 9 children: Tim, Julie Green, Chris, Andy, Matt (deceased), Mike, Jane, Kate Mall and Anna McClure, and grandparents to 23 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren.
In 1951 Tom and his parents made a first-time visit to the Pacific Northwest and decided to stay.
Tom’s first job was as deckhand on the Columbia River tugs during that record-breaking frigid winter, hauling munitions from Umatilla to Astoria during the Korean conflict. Tom made engineer quickly when the engine on the tug died as the tug and barge neared the interstate bridge and started drifting. His farm boy time with tractors gave him skills and speed to restart the engine and save the day!
Tom and Virginia married Valentine’s Day 1953. After working several different jobs as they started their family, Tom settled into banking in 1960 at the small town Washougal bank.
Working his way up through years, in 1970 Tom was promoted to open a new branch in Stevenson, Washington. While there he joined the city council and worked with chambers of commerce in the area brainstorming the economy. Tom’s enthusiasm was instrumental in the purchase of the first sternwheeler by the cooperation of those involved. He also contributed to the clean-up and enlarging of the Skamania County Fairgrounds. The work provided jobs for local teens, including some of his.
In 1976, when opening the new White Salmon branch, Tom’s German Kansas roots delighted in the town’s existing Bavarian village theme, which inspired him to enhance the bank’s architectural remodel of the former city hall, complete with a glokenspeil bell tower. He was even able to sponsor a Sister-City Tour to Bingen, Germany. He loved playing his strolling accordion during the Oktoberfest and Mayfest days.
During those years of work and raising a family, weekends were full of repair chores, motorcycles, hikes, camp-outs, fun and church.
By 1980, as the kids grew and were leaving home, Tom felt he could make a career change to share a new message of hope and healing. New life answers he had received and experienced in the face of pains and struggles he had seen and faced along the way. So it was agreed for him to take training to become a chemical dependency counselor through St. Joseph Hospital’s Turnaround Program in Vancouver, Washington. He spent the remainder of his working career there and at Memorial Hospital. Through his fifteen years as counselor, and his dedication to AA, Tom has touched many, many lives throughout the gorge region. That dedication extended to Clark County Jail where he was allowed as a volunteer to bring AA meetings for the first time. The year he retired he received a Governor’s Award for his years’ of service to alcoholics and addicts.
If you ever met Tom, you would know he had a big kind heart, and was driven to share his love for God and message of hope. In addition to his careers and devotion to family, Tom volunteered as boyscout troop master, CCD teacher, camp counselor, and YouthThink advocate. He volunteered at the hospital, drove people to doctor’s appointments, and delivered food for Meals On Wheels. He shared his musical and story-telling talents to cheer up folks in nursing homes. He was an amateur meteorologist and geologist, and the proud airplane pilot of his experimental aircraft called the flutterbug.
The family would like to express heartfelt appreciation to Columbia Basin of The Dalles where Tom stayed the last several months of his life. Staff took such good care of Tom and became extended family to not only Tom, but to all of his visiting family. Thank you.
A Funeral Mass and Rosary will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in The Dalles,OR, on Saturday, March 23rd starting at 10:30 am with Internment at the St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetary, and Luncheon to follow.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of arrangements.
Douglas Dean Folkers, age 59, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away March 5, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Phyllis Rowena Carter, age 91, a resident of Wishram, WA, Passed away at her home on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. Phyllis was born on October 31st, 1923, to Elva and Otis White in Sheridon, WY. She came to Wishram in 1946 with her mother and stepfather Jack Bryon.
Phyllis graduated from Wishram High School. She married William Gary Carter on August 25th, 1952, in Goldendale, WA. They moved to Vancouver, WA a few years later, where they lived for 15 years.
Phyllis worked for Jantzen for several years. She moved back to Wishram in 1974. Phyllis worked for The Dalles Cherry Growers until she retired in 1996.
Phyllis enjoyed gardening, canning, needle crafts, quilting, and sewing after her retirement.
Phyllis is survived by; her children, Mark C and Sandra Carter of Wishram, WA and RoxAnn and Jeff Ringer of The Dalles, OR; grandchildren, Joseph E Spratt, Josh Carter, Jacob and Autunm Ringer; and 4 great grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by; her husband William Gary Carter; children, John, Donald, and Stephanie Carter; grandson, Nicholas Spratt; parents Elva and Jack Bryon; Father, Otis White; brother, Gene Bryon
A private family Graveside Service will be held March 15th, 2024, at 10 am at The Dalles Odd Fellows Cemetery with Reverend Tyler B Kelly officiating.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Helen L. Dixon, January 4th, 1929, in The Dalles Oregon- December 29th, 2023, in Bend Oregon.
Helen was born in The Dalles, Oregon to John and Bessie Martin of Rowena. She graduated from The Dalles High School in 1947. She later Married Raymond Dixon in 1948. Mr. Dixon’s career took her across Washington, Oregon, and Wyoming. Helen and Raymond then retired back to Oregon.
Helen spent most of her career in the banking industry.
Helen is survived by her children, Gloria and Jim Dilley of LaPine Oregon, Lee Dixon of Eloy Arizona, Steve and Sharrie Dixon of Keene Texas. Grandchildren Eric and Adam
Schick of California, Great Grandchildren Aiden and Corinna Schick of California. She is also survived by her brother George Martin of Beaverton.
Entombment will be held May 4, 2024, at 11:00 am at Odd Fellows Cemetery The Dalles Oregon.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Dwayne Barton Nichols, age 71, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away February 27th, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.