Bernie Morris was born on Sept 14th, 1936, in Spart, IL to Floyd and Alvina Morris. The family moved to The Dalles, OR in 1948.

Bernie attended St. John’s Lutheran School in Sparta and was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in The Dalles. He graduated from The Dalles High School in 1955, where he earned a letter in track and held the record for the one-mile race for many years.

He served in the US Navy as an aviation machinist in San Diego and Miramar CA from 1957 to 1961. After the Navy he had various jobs before starting to work for C.H. Urness Motors in 1966. He also worked in the Alaska fishing industry during the summer months, returning to Urness Motors for the rest of the year. After retiring from the fishing industry in 2000, Bernie continued to work at Urness Motors full time until he retired in 2013.

Bernie enjoyed the outdoors – hunting, fishing, woodcutting and camping with his family. He had many friends and was always caring and willing to help others.

Preceding him were his parents, Floyd and Alvina; brother, Walt Morris; and sister, Laura Comini.

Bernie is survived by his wife, Janice; children, Debbie Park (Dave), Gay Scott-Dale and Matt Morris (Carrie); grandchildren, Frankie, Heather (Eric), Ethan, Megan, and Mason; great-grandchildren, Penelope, Everyly and Colson; brother-in-law Bob Denny (Bonnie); and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no funeral service at Bernie’s request.

Memorial contributions (in lieu of flowers) to Bristol Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Contributions can be made through Heart of Hospice Foundation (heartofhospicefoundationtrio.com) or mailed to Bristol Hospice at 407 Portway Ave Suite 201 Hood River OR 9031.

Patricia Mae (Ellis) Young of Husum, Washington passed away August 15, 2024. She was 87 years old. 

Patricia (Pat) was born on June 8th, 1937 in Yakima, Washington as the first of five children to Gordon and Mabel Ellis. She was preceded in death by many loved ones, including her husband Boyd Vonn Young. 

Pat leaves behind her sons Michael (Jennifer) of The Dalles, Oregon and Robert (Samantha) of Blairsville, Georgia, her granddaughters Brittany, Mary and Cory as well as her great-granddaughters DaiseyMae, Vivian, Penelope and Zara. 

Pat was an avid member of the Hood River Jazzercise community for many years. She was also a champion of lost and abandoned animals. Pat adopted several cats and dogs and made a safe and loving home for them. 

No service is scheduled at this time; a private interment will be held in the fall.

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

Linda Gayle Rocha, age 77, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away August 12, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Clifford Dwain Wirtz, age 89, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away July 3, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Shirley Lou Colf, age 80, a resident of The Dalles, OR, Passed away August 1, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Rosemarie Catherine Barlett, age 98, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 11, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held October 5, 2024, 11:00 AM at the Redmond Christian Church in Redmond, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

David Alan Baldwin, age 70, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 7, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held August 17, 2024, 12:15 PM at the White Eagle Memorial Preserve in Goldendale, WA. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Judy Leona Magill, age 78, a resident of Yuma, AZ, and a former resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 11, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 19, 2024, 1:00 PM at the Wamic Community Church with a reception to follow and a private family burial. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Michael Jeffery Houser, age 63, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 10, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Lorinda “Jeanie” Jean Addleman age 75, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 2, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Alex J Redford age 94, a resident of Hood River, OR, passed away August 3, 2024. A Celebration of a Life well lived will be held August 16, 2024, in the Courtyard of Down Manor, 1950 Sterling Place Hood River, Oregon at 2:00 p.m.  Please come and enjoy a Root Beer Float and memories of Alex. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Janet E Sparling age 81, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 2, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Patricia Ann Price age 66, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 20,2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

The memorial for Chuck Overmyer will be held at the Celilo Bowmen Archery Range on October 5th at 12:00 PM. Everyone invited. Please RSVP Celilo Bowmen Archers if planning to attend.

Charles L. Overmyer, 80, born June 18th, 1944 in Eau Claire WI, and passed away July 18th at home with heart failure.

son of Roy and Mary (Clark) Overmyer. Chuck is survived by devoted pardner of 45 years, Dorothy Heideman, daughters, Emily Johnson (Brad), Tina Wolfgram, (Jeff), Brenda Mohr, Tara Overmyer, and Sons, Joseph Overmyer (Erica), and Mikel Heideman and numerous grandchildren.

Chuck was passionate about hunting and archery. Chuck received his first bow from an auction at the Mule deer Foundation from Bob Kendall and from then on was an avid archer. He loved spending times at the Celilo Bowmen Archery Range and wore many hats, including president, vice-president, range master. Chuck would be at the range on an almost daily basis, taking care of grounds and shooting his bow and just visiting. Chuck and Dot enjoyed participating in various archery shoots. Some people would say that Chuck was the heart of the archery range: always willing to help and always willing to share his passion of archery with anyone who wanted to learn.

Chuck retired after 30 years at the Oregon Cherry Growers where he made lifetime friends.

Chuck is deeply missed by those who loved him.

On August 1, 2024, the family of Sharon Lee Simantel said goodbye to their beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sharon was born on October 6, 1939, in Salem, Oregon, the youngest of three siblings. Not long after graduating from high school, she married Loran Roland Simantel, her husband of 59 years until his passing. Roland and Sharon moved to a farm in Gilliam County and began their lives together. They started their family, having four children, Jon, David, Nancy, and Robert. In 1971 the family moved to Sherman County. As the children grew and moved on, Sharon became more active in volunteering and helping out in the community. They also began to travel more and really enjoyed RVing with friends.

 Sharon is survived by four children, 10 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Jon (wife Julie and children Amanda, Maggie and Annie), David (children  Cody wife Emily and son Colton and Chelsi partner Jullian and children Leiana, Kailynn and Lillian, and stepdaughter Brandi)

Nancy (husband Larry and children Haylee husband Mitch and sons Madden and Keller, Addison wife Erin and daughter Isla), Robert (wife Rheann and children Mitch wife Emily and children Owen and Parker, Brian partner Lisa, and stepchildren Brandon wife Dakota and sons Colton and Chandler, Katie husband Mic and Cameron).

 Sharon is preceded in death by her husband, Roland, parents, James and Thelma, brothers James and Richard, and grandson Michael. 

 The family would like to extend a huge thank you to all who helped to care for Sharon in her final days at The Springs Assisted Care, Adventist Hospital, and Providence Hospice. A service is planned for September 14th at the Moro Community Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. with a gathering to follow hosted by friends of Sharon's throughout the community. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice.

Ernest Owen Murphy age 80, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 30, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Michael Lynn Sexton age 77, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 29, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Cheryl Linn Atkins age 72, a resident of Goldendale, WA, passed away July 31, 2024. A viewing will be held August 7, 2024, from 6 to 7 PM at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life for Cheryl Atkins

October 19, 2024, at Eagles lodge, 700 W 8th, The Dalles, OR. The Marriott is next door if you are joining from out of town and looking for a place to stay.

4 pm - 7 pm is remembering Cheryl with sharing memories (write them down if you want to read or have someone read but also can leave with the family to feel your love for Cheryl). Pictures and videos of Cheryl's life of fun with friends and family will be enjoyed. Eagles Auxiliary providing sliders, coffee, tea and punch, we welcome any potluck food and there will be a bar available if you want other beverages.

BIG RIVER BLUES BAND 7-10 on the band stage, after our sharing of memories with family and all friends who want to join. With Cheryl in our hearts, we will dance the evening away. Open to the public, non-member cover charge 3.00. Eagles Lodge. Come whenever you can.

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

Our family mourns the loss of Lawrence Black, Jr., 72, of The Dalles, who passed away on July 26th.

Larry Black, Jr. was born to Lawrence Sr and Barbara Black, July 23rd, 1952, in Renton, WA, joining big sister Meredith. When his dad left Boeing for civil service, the family moved to Alaska, where Bonnie was born. Next, they were called to Guam, a young boy’s paradise, where he played “Mowgli” in the jungle!   Meredith remembers being proud as Larry bravely went forward to receive Jesus as his Savior and asked for baptism at eight years old. He never wavered in his faith in God. Littlest sister Lori Ann remembers him always giving her a ride whether it be by piggyback, horseback, or on a bicycle. He taught her to ride bikes and ponies with the best of ‘em!

Moving to The Dalles, OR, after his Dad went into real estate, Larry became a “jack of all trades,” as he helped his folks with the rentals.

Larry’s love of animals led him to raise and show German Shepherds and sheep in 4H. A great passion of his was riding spirited horses and motorcycles. Naturally mechanical, he tinkered on bikes, vehicles and tractors his whole life.

Larry, Jr. graduated from Wahtonka High School in 1971, going on to Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham. He became a welder and skilled heavy equipment operator, excelling in the field.  At one point while working as a foreman in Madras, Oregon he was offered an great opportunity but it meant moving the family to Montana.  He chose to stay close to family and continued life in Oregon where he had met his sweetheart Sharon Brace.  They met in 1972 and it wasn’t long after they were married at a little church in Cannon Beach, Oregon in 1975.  They were blessed with six children, Charissa, Larry III, Andrew, Davin, Sharyl and Alvin. Son Davin was tragically lost in 2007.

Larry was always very proud of his children and their accomplishments.

His grandchildren, Rylee, Taevin, Koby, Serenity, Casey, Alexia, Lilyana, Ariana, Samantha, Alejandra, Briana, Sterling and Alvin, Jr. were a great source of pride and joy. Larry enjoyed a big family BBQ, horseplay with the grandkids, and would most times end up with one of the littles falling asleep on his lap.

Larry loved to read, researching many topics such as natural health, which he shared in hopes of helping others. He was helping Bonnie on a project when the Lord called him home. Larry will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Go rest high on that mountain, Larry.

Larry is survived by his spouse Sharon, children Charissa & Terry, Larry III & Tiffany, Andrew & Carolyn, Sharyl & Oscar, and Alvin & Seth, grandchildren Rylee, Taevin, Koby, Serenity, Casey, Alexia, Lilyana, Ariana, Samantha, Alejandra, Briana, Sterling, and Alvin, Jr.; siblings Meredith, Bonnie, and Lori Ann; and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Sr & Barbara Black, brother-in-law Alan Hare, and beloved son Davin Black

A visitation will be August 17th from 1-3pm at Spencer Libby & Powell Funeral Home, followed by a memorial gathering at Bargeway Pub from 4-6pm. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery at a later date.

Mary Ann Meyer age 94, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 20, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.