Colby Ryan Brace, age 17, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 28, 2024. Burial will be Saturday, August 31, 2024, 12:00 PM at the Brace Land. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024, 2:00 PM at the Wasco County Fairgrounds in Tygh Valley, Oregon. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Vick Henry Snyder, age 66, from Hood River, OR, passed away August 27, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Joshua Merle Thompson was born April 13, 1979, to James L. Thompson and June Marie (Iverson) Thompson in The Dalles. From his earliest days he could regularly be found either with his family or out- of-doors, enjoying spending most of his time on the family farm in Wamic.
After graduating from The Dalles High in 1997 Josh sought to further his passion outside by pursuing studies in agriculture and forestry. Through education and many of life’s other adventures he was regularly found beside his cousin Travis who was his partner in crime for many of his life experiences.
Josh led a life of service to others. He started his public service career in 2000 with the Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District, where his goal was to help the local agricultural producers find greater success and enhance the local agricultural heritage and community. Outside of work, he also spent most of his life volunteering with local fire services, first with Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue in The Dalles and most recently with Wamic Rural Fire Protection District.
Josh was also known in the community as the type of person that was always first to raise his hand to help, no matter what the need. He served on multiple volunteer boards, from the school district to local wildlife groups and everything in between. He never said no, and inspired others around him to lean in and help where needed.
Josh truly found his true calling when he met Michelle Ongers, and started the family that became the center of his world. His children: Ian, Dallas, Ryker, William, and Kaylee meant everything to him. Everything Josh did from the moment he became a father was framed from a family first perspective. Josh especially enjoyed introducing his children to his passion for the outdoors, and most conversations with him of late started with a story of him and his kids on the farm, in a lake, or in the outdoors.
Josh moved to the family farm in 2017 to become the third generation to work on the land he loved, helping his uncle carry on the Iverson legacy that he wanted to pass on to generations in the future.
Josh is survived by his parents Jim and June, his children : Ian (20), Dallas (16), Ryker (14), William (11), and Kaylee (8), his brother Jeremy and his family, cousin Travis and family, Aunts Ruby and Betty, Uncles David, Jay and Herbie, and innumerable other cousins- many of whom truly were closer than title can convey.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any desired donations be sent to the South Wasco County School District to be used toward finalization of the athletics upgrade project in the form of a scoreboard, a project that Josh was actively involved in. Please include “JT Scoreboard Fund” on any donation made so the school can properly assign funds, and to ensure receipts are directed to donors.
Loretta Joan Sidman of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away on August 14th
at OHSU due to complications from a stroke. Her son and daughter were
by her side. Loretta was born in St. Francis, Kansas, on October 16,
1930, to Emil Zimbelman and Anna (Lampe) Zimbelman. She grew up during
the Dust Bowl on a farm with three siblings and graduated from St.
Francis High School in 1948. Loretta continued her education at a
local teachers' college and taught briefly in a one-room schoolhouse
until she met and married Von E. Sidman in 1949.
Loretta set up households and had four children across the country in
Nebraska, California, and Texas while Von worked with the Bureau of
Reclamation on various federal projects. They finally landed in Oregon
to work on The Dalles Dam Irrigation Project in 1964. Moving every few
years became a thing of the past when Loretta’s youngest child saw an
ad for a piece of property in The Dalles Chronicle. Von and Loretta
bought a cherry orchard on Mill Creek Road in 1971, where they
established a home that has been enjoyed by four generations of
Sidmans over the years. Loretta worked the orchard alongside her
husband and sons until they lost the trees to a bad frost and blight
in 1975.
Loretta was a hard worker in the home, on the property, and in the
workplace, with years of service at The BaKitchen, Chenoweth Middle
School as a teacher’s aide, and Stadelman’s Fruit as a line worker
until her retirement in 1990. She attended The Dalles United Methodist
Church for decades while her children were growing up. A talented
piano player and singer, Loretta loved music and cultivated that
passion in her children, resulting in many family concerts and
singalongs. The last singalong we shared with Loretta was at the
Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, where she received truly excellent
nursing care after her stroke in June. Loretta’s hydrangeas were the
bluest, her wave petunias the waviest, her Christmas cactus always
bloomed on time, and something that sparkled, spun, or shined was
hanging everywhere. She could hit all the high notes in “You’ll Never
Walk Alone” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain.” Loretta lived on her own
terms, in her home, for all but a few weeks at the end, thanks to good
genetics, the grace of God, and the support of her four children, with
lots of visits from all.
Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother, a brother,
and her beloved husband, Von Sidman, who passed away on their farm in
October 2014. She is survived by her four children: Mike Sidman of
Spanish Fork, UT; Melinda Sidman of Astoria, OR; David Sidman of The
Dalles, OR; and Paul Sidman of Lewiston, CA; 15 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild (so far). She is also survived by her sister,
Valjean Schultz, and her brother, Marvin Zimbelman, and his wife,
Donna. A private service will be held at Willamette National Cemetery,
where Loretta will be interred with her husband, who served honorably
in WWII in the United States Navy. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to your local chapter of the Salvation Army or St. Jude
Children's Hospital.
Sherman Robert Martin, age 76, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 14 ,2024. A Celebration of Life is planned for September 8, 2024, 2:00 PM at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon, WA. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
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.