Richard Owen Charles Worton, age 89, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away April 14, 2024. A Private family Graveside will be held at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hood River, OR. A Celebration of Life will be held May 18, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Sorosis Park Lions Shelter in The Dalles, OR. The Family asks that you RSVP to this email provided: dick.worton89@gmail.com. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.
Nelda Ardith Keeton, age 95, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away April 14, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Marion Douglas Lindley
August 4, 1945 – April 3, 2024
Doug was welcomed into Heaven on April 3rd after a long heroic fight with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born in Memphis, Tenn. on August 4, 1945, the third of nine children born to John and Bessie Lindley. He had seven sisters which doted on him Donna, Linda, Joan, Joyce, Karen, Gale, Sheila and one brother Gary. He grew up in rural Arkansas until his teenage years when the family moved to Azusa, California for his sister Donna’s schooling. California was full of old cars and that is when he fell in love with Hot Rods. He would drag them into his parents yard to fix, trade, buy and sell. Doug became a father when his daughter Cynthia was born.
Doug moved to The Dalles, Oregon in his early 30’s and worked at Buntings Exhaust and Alignment. He met the love of his life Kathy Smith in 1977 and they begin their lives together welcoming their two sons John Douglas and Steven Jacob. He loved fishing, hunting, boating and restoring old cars with his boys. His family meant everything to him.
In 1994 Doug’s Affordable Muffler was created, Doug loved working with the community of The Dalles and made every interaction count, as he was a bright light to many. He was instrumental in getting drag racing started in Dallesport and was always inviting fellow car lovers to The Dalles to join in the festivities. He loved working on his Hot Rods, he spent many nights and weekends getting ready for Neon nights, drag racing and participating in car shows around the Pacific Northwest.
Survivors: Spouse- Kathy Lindley: Children -John Douglas Lindley, Steven Jacob Lindley and Cynthia Villalpando spouse Mark and family: Grandchildren-Rebecca Lindley, Roxanne Lindley, and Dedrick Bloomdahl. Remington Lindley: and the many other special people in his life.
Private Service at a later date.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of arrangements.
Ronald LeRoy Rathke, age 84, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR passed away April 11, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Patsy Louise Richerson, age 71, a resident of Dallesport, WA, passed away April 8, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Harold E. Rolen, (Gene), 95, passed away at The Dalles Adventist Hospital on March 9, 2024.
Gene was born on February 17, 1929, in Parks, Nebraska, to Vera (Knepper) Rolen and Robert DeLee Rolen. Gene spent his early childhood in Parks, then moved multiple times with the family, as his father sought better work opportunities. In their pre-teen summers, Gene and his older brother, Bob, usually worked alongside their father earning up to 10 cents a day. During these years they also honed their hunting and fishing skills. In 1940 the family arrived in Oregon, first settling in Bend, then moving to Vanport where all four members of the family worked as welders in the shipyards.
In 1946, Gene graduated from Jefferson High School, Portland, Oregon. After graduation he worked on the Hanford Atomic plant and McNary dam. In October of 1950 Gene was drafted into the army. After basic training at Camp Polk, Louisiana, he finished training in Japan and then was sent to Korea, where he was a corporal in the 45th Division, 180th Regiment, Company F. His superior officer noticed Gene’s skill with guns, assigning him to the armory as a stock clerk, where he took care of the weapons for the whole Company. On September 4, 1952, Gene was discharged from the Army. He returned to Oregon and carpenter work on the dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Falling in love with Etta and one year old Melinda, Gene married Etta M. Hopkins on March 4, 1954, adopting Melinda in November of the same year. They moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon, where Gene used the GI bill to attend the Oregon Technical Institute, attaining a Gunsmith certificate. Their sons, Richard and Roger were born in Klamath Falls. Returning to the work on the dams, they lived in Pasco and Sunnyside, Washington. In 1960 the family moved to The Dalles. When his sons reached Little League age, Gene volunteered as their baseball coach. He attended every football game, wrestling match and baseball game, in addition to teaching all three kids to hunt and fish.
In the 1early 1980’s Gene went to Saudi Arabia to build desalinization plants, and then to Venezuela for work on the Onaoco dam project. Upon his return home, Gene purchased property with Don Anderson, on the Kenai Peninsula and took yearly trips to Alaska to fish for salmon and halibut. His last elk hunt was just last November.
Gene is survived by his children, Melinda Beyers of Gladstone, OR, Richard and Patty Rolen, of The Dalles, and Roger and Denise Rolen of Oregon City, grandchildren Ron and Annie Hammond Beyers, Ben and Sarah Beyers, Ryan Rolen, Tony and Stephanie Rolen, Andy and Desi Rolen, and Morgan and John Fetzer, and seven great-grandchildren, Atticus and René Hammond Beyers, Basil and Benson Beyers, Rivington and Riley Etta Rolen, Nora Rolen, and Brooks and Easton Fetzer; and by his brother, Bob Rolen of The Dalles, four nephews and nieces, Rob and Margaret Rolen, Susan and Jack Pincock, and Cindy and David Gardipee, and their nine children and fourteen great nieces and nephews.
The funeral service is Saturday, April 13 at 11:00 am at Libby, Spencer and Powell Funeral home, with graveside service to follow at IOOF Three Mile (Parklawn) Cemetery. A reception will be 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Bargeway Pub.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oregon Hunters Association or The Dalles Little League Association.
Stephen Marc Greene, age 72, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away April 1, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Delia Jeanette Whitesell, age 83, a resident of Stanfield, OR, passed away April 4, 2024. A Viewing will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home April 12, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm. A Funeral will be held at the Dufur Christian Church April 13, 2024 at 1:00 pm with a luncheon to follow. Burial will be held at Dufur Cemetery April 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm. The family asks that you donate Yellow flowers to honor Delia if you choose. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Norma Arlene Biede (Jager) was born November 21, 1924, in Emerson, Nebraska to Otto and Mary Schopke and was one of their five children. She was raised and attended schools near Emerson.
Norma worked on the family farm beginning at a young age. When she married Harry Biede on June 7, 1944, in Emerson they rented a small homestead and farmed in Emerson then moved out west to The Dalles, OR in 1957. In The Dalles Norma worked for Cherry Growers, Mid-Columbia Medical Center in the lab and The Dalles Health Department.
Norma was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church since 1957, which included choir and handbells. Some of her other interests included Cascade Singers, quilting, Pinochle parties and participating in Red Hats. We can’t forget how she loved her yearly garage sales. Norma was also a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a great great grandmother.
Norma is survived by her 3 children; Joanne Hoff, Terrebonne, OR., Ken Biede (Judy) The Dalles, OR., and Gwen Anderson of Delano, MN. Grandchildren; Erik (Dom), Kristin (Josh) Ron Webber and Carla Webber, great grandchildren; Makayla, Tripp, Sydney, Ronnie (Felicia), Erin (Jordan), Carson (Emma), great great grandchildren; Kailyn, Charlotte, Eleanor and Georgia.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Harry of 61 years, sister Eleanor and grandson Jeff.
Graveside Service will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights Rd. in The Dalles, OR Friday April 12, 2024 at 11:00 am were Erin Smalley will be officiating.
The family would like to Thank Caretenders House of The Dalles for taking such care of Norma.
Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Judy Louise Wooderson, age 79, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away March 19, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eagles Club in The Dalles, OR April 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of arrangements.
Harold "Gene" Eugene Rolen, age 95, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away March 9, 2024. A Funeral will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall April 13, 2024 at 11:00 am with Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery on 3 Mile Rd. in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of arrangements.
Iris Ann Noble, age 74, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away April 4, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Marion Douglas Lindley, age 78, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away April 3, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Wendy Ann Wilson, age 63, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away March 29th, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held in May at the Zion Lutheran Church in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Bruce was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Henry and Helene Lorenz, the oldest of his three siblings. His family moved and settled in Eastern Oregon where he spent most of his youth in La Grande and Pendleton where he developed a love of fishing and hunting. Everyone who knew Bruce would agree he was a character, from the beginning to his final days.
As a young man he rode broncos in rodeos, and owned and piloted an airplane. He put himself through college, the first in his family, at the University of Idaho. He graduated with a degree in chemical engineering which developed into a career in the aluminum industry with Harvey Aluminum, Martin Marietta, and later, NW Aluminum. He met and married Yvonne (nee Muller) Corcoran embracing an instant family that included four children that soon became six. Coaching basketball, softball, and volunteering with St. Mary’s kept him busy with his family and in the community. He was an avid golfer and taught his family to golf. With so many golfers in the family, he sponsored an annual family/friends golf tournament that continues to this day. After retiring, he traveled the world with his own aluminum consulting business helping companies establish or improve their aluminum production. Throughout his career he never missed a hunting season.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a sister. He is survived by a sister, his 6 children, 9 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held April 20 from 1-3pm at the Bargeway Pub and Catering in The Dalles.
Maryal Virginia Schultz, age 90, a resident of Goldendale, WA passed away March 28, 2024.
She was born in Lyle, WA on April 17th, 1933, to Leonard and Ora Cimmiyotti. She graduated from Lyle High School before marrying Jack W. Schultz until his passing. Maryal lived in several places such as Glenwood, Klickitat, Goldendale, Washington and Yuma, Arizona.
Maryal trained as a Nurse in her younger years. Other jobs she held in her lifetime were; a bank teller, tour guide, state of Washington Employment Department and she volunteered for places like Maryhill Museum and Jackson Hole, WY resort.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Klickitat, WA, a Red Hat Society Member, an accomplished Painter, and Pianist.
Maryal is survived by her children; Kathy Norton, Ron and Yvette Schultz, Craig and Melanie Schultz, Antoinette Leis, 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
She is preceded in passing by her husband Jack Schultz, daughter; Kimberly, daughter in law; Shirley, parents; Lenoard and Ora Cimmiyotti, brothers; Vern, Eugene, and Robert “Buster”, sisters; Leila and Vesta.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Klickitat, WA Community Center April 13th, 2024 at 1:00 pm.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Jack Lee Copeland, age 77, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away March 11th, 2024. Jack was born in The Dalles, OR to Lee and Dorothy Copeland. Jack served in the Vietnam War from August 1967 to March 2024. He worked at the Tye Plant and Mill a better part of 19 years plus. Jack had one child a daughter. He was married to Janet Copeland where they lived in The Dalles, OR for 35 years. A Burial will be held at Willamette National Cemetery April 5th, 2024 at 11:00 am. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.
Virginia Arlene McClain, age 87, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed way March 17, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held April 5, 2024, 12:00 PM in the gathering hall at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home, 1100 Kelly Ave., The Dalles, OR 97058 with burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery, 18th St., in The Dalles. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
John Michael Hager, age 68, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away March 25, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangments.
Darleen Elizabeth Taylor, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away March 25, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.