Robert De Lee Rolen, age 97, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 28, 2024. The Funeral service will be December 10, 2024, 11 am at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home, 1100 Kelly Ave, The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Laurence “Dino” Arcuri, age 84, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 28, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Judith E Bartell, age 99, a resident of Astoria, OR, passed away November 29, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Rita Jane Clinton, age 93, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away December 2, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Marilyn K Daggett age 88, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 20, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held December 14, 2024, 2 PM in the Fireside Room at the Civic Auditorium, 323 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Allen Brent Van Gilder age 47, a resident of Rufus, OR, passed away November 24, 2024. A viewing will be held December 6, 2024, 1 pm to 2 pm at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home, 1100 Kelly Ave, The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Michael Harold Palmer, age 68, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 18, 2024. A Viewing will be held Wednesday, November 27, 2024, from 5 pm to 6pm at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home, 1100 Kelly Ave, The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Earl LeRoy Helmer, age 69, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 21, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

John William Shearer, of The Dalles, peacefully passed away on November 9, 2024, at the age of 98. He was born May 5, 1926, in The Dalles, OR to Marcus and Matilda (Davis) Shearer.

John grew up in Maupin where he attended school and helped at his family’s hotel and restaurant. After graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force during WWII. During his service he studied flight engineering, worked on a B17 engine change crew, trained as a drill instructor, and was accepted into a liaison pilot training program. 

After an honorable discharge, John returned to Maupin where he reconnected with a high school friend, Barbara Crabtree. They were married on June 12, 1946, at the age of 20, and were married for 77 years. John and Barbara eventually settled in The Dalles to raise their four children.

John was always interested in airplanes, starting with building model planes as a young boy. He earned a commercial and private pilots license and was hired as a crop duster. Despite setbacks, including a crash resulting in a broken neck, John built the business he owned and operated starting in 1950. John's impressive work ethic has made Shearer Sprayers become a multigenerational business serving the Gorge for over 70 years. Even after retiring from flying, John was always involved in the happenings of his business and its success.

John had a love for cars, airplanes, guns, cats, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was also an excellent writer with a great sense of humor, and his family and friends always enjoyed John's poems. John was the center of his family, the Patriarch, and who everyone looked to for inspiration and guidance on how to live life to the fullest. He will be remembered for his generosity, wit, determination, and fearlessness.

He is survived by son John Richard Shearer and wife Kathy; son Gary Shearer and wife Dixie; daughter Mary Johnson and husband Terry; Grandchildren Cory Erickson and wife Paula; Mandi Coats and husband John; Kevin Shearer; Marcus Shearer; John Robert Shearer and wife Jennifer; Meggan Erland and husband Alec; as well as 10 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by wife Barbara Shearer, daughter Linda Erickson, brother C.R. "Dick" Shearer, and brother Jack Shearer who died in infancy.

Being a humble and private man, it was John's request that no formal service is to be held. Those wishing to honor his life may make a donation in his name to the Western Antique Airplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM) in Hood River, OR.

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

Beverly “Jayne” Jane Burros, age 81, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away October 31, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

George Donald Van De Vanter, age 95, a resident of Lyle, WA, passed away November 2, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Robin Lee Faulkner N7GSU, age 74, a resident of Condon, OR, passed away October 24, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Wylmoth Fern Jones, age 93, a resident of Dallesport, WA, passed away October 27, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Jeffrey Earl Smith, age 62, a resident of Wasco, OR, passed away October 25, 2024. A viewing will be held November 22, 2024, 10-11:30 am at the Wasco Community Church with a Graveside Service to follow at 1:00 pm at Wasco Sun Rise Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be November 23, 2024, 12-3 pm at The Dalles Middle School. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Sandra Arlene (Foss) Bredeson
January 22, 1946 – October 24, 2024

In no particular order: She was fragile in body and strong in spirit. She raised her children with determination. While being a single mother she provided for her children no matter the sacrifice, while never giving up on love. She provided a home and family life which fostered a determination for success and settled for no less. She appreciated the beauty in the little things, just like her mother and grandmother did. Like her garden roses, she was beautiful yet delicate and protected herself as well as those she loved with the metaphoric thorns she wore. When her illnesses stole so much of what she lived for, she fought to soldier on to the bitter end. It’s time to rest, mama, you won this one!

Sandi, as she was known, was born in Sherman County, OR to Hazel Marie and John Austin Foss, who preceded her. She is also preceded by her grandparents Rose Marie and Everett Harrison Watkins; Janet Katherine and John Fredrick Foss.

Sandi is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years Rodney Dean Bredeson; brother Michael Rae Foss (wife Colleen); cousin Shirley Blaylock; daughter Michelle Rae Jackson (husband Jeremy); sons Timothy Allen Hoover (wife Mikki) and Terry Arthur Hoover (husband Bradford Davis); grandchildren Jared Vincent Hoover, Brooklynn Marie Palmer, Jace Austin Jackson and Emma Jordan LaBrado.

A Sherman County High class of 1964 graduate, Sandi also completed Portland State University’s dental hygienist program in 1966 and was a Beta Sigma Phi sorority member. She ventured away from her hometown of Wasco, having lived in The Dalles, OR, Watsonville, CA, Boise, ID, Sunnyside, WA, Selah, WA, and Pasco, WA. Ultimately Sandi realized a dream of living on the Oregon Coast in Nehalem for the past 28 years. In the early morning of Thursday, October 24, 2024, she passed peacefully at home in her sleep in the loving care of her devoted husband.

Service to be held at Spencer Libby & Power on Friday, November 1st at 1:00 followed by a graveside internment.

Nancy Irene Lauterbach, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away October 24, 2024. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, November 18, 2024, 11 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church. A reception will be held immediately following the services at St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Kathleen Grace Wickman, a long-time resident of Klickitat, WA, passed away on October 18, 2024, at the age of 69 from a long battle with cancer.

Kathleen was born in The Dalles, OR, April 6, 1955, to Louis and Cassia Logan. She graduated from Chenoweth School District with a 12-year high school diploma and a one-year business degree. Kathleen was a bookkeeper and payroll specialist.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Robert B Wickman of 41 years; daughter, Kristen Kay Cline; brother, Gary Logan and wife Jacque; sister, Carolyn Logan; niece and nephew, Warren, Melissa.

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

Wesley Quinten Stuck of The Dalles, Oregon passed away peacefully on Oct. 25, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side.

Wes was born on Sept. 28, 1953 to Ron and Carla Stuck in Hillsboro, Oregon. He spent his younger years in Gales Creek before moving to the Klamath Falls area. He graduated from Lost River High School in 1971 afterwards he joined the Military serving 6 years in the Air Force Reserves. He moved and settled in The Dalles in 1989. Wes spent his working years as a mechanic and specializing as a Diesel Mechanic. He owned and operated Wes’s Automotive which he loved. Wes worked for CH Urness for 23 years until retirement.

Wes loved his wife, kids and grandkids more than anything else. Sitting on his back deck with friends.

He loved listening to music and being outdoors, fishing, hunting and shooting guns.

Wes is survived by his wife Janie, sons Chris (Charlotte), Steve (Jessie), Wesley (Lisa), Jeremiah (Rachel), step daughters Shannon, Kassie, Loren (Josh), 17 grandchildren, brother Mike Stuck and two nieces. Wes was preceded in death by his parents Ron Stuck and Carla Bartell, brother Steven Stuck, stepson Joshua Parke.

A memorial service will be held Nov, 2 at 1 p.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell in The Dalles, Oregon.

Jo Louise Harvey ~ “Ol Ma” passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024.  She was born to Grace and Ken Webb on July 5th, 1941.  She and her sister Dixie were raised on the Webb Ranch in Tygh Valley, Oregon across from the White River Falls.

She first started school at White River and her first grade teacher was Mrs. Landers, who instilled in her the love of teaching children.  After the White River school closed, she finished grammar school at Tygh Valley.  Her childhood days were filled with the adventures of a farm girl.  A big yard and lots of pets.  Cats, dogs, milk cows and calves, chickens, bummer lambs and horses.  Friends Marge, Annie, Sharon along with Dixie and Jo would be found on their horses, Moby, Nimbus, Sugar Foot, Reshie, and Baby.  Many hours spent riding up and down the valley together.

Grace insisted on piano lessons and dance at Mrs. Borgs.  The Wasco County Fair was the highlight of the end of summer.  Both girls participated in 4H and showed horses and steers. Every event in her life was made extra special by Gram Belle, who spoiled the girls with special gifts and treats. 

High school days at Maupin consisted of Pendleton skirts, Can Cans, Elvis, ball games, dances and sneaking smokes.   She worked in the summers in the wheat harvest driving truck.

She attended college in La Grande and studied education.  She transferred to Oregon State her sophomore year to be closer to friends.  She loved those college years and made life-long friends.  After graduating, she taught at Wasco in third grade and that is when she met Rick Harvey.  They married in 1965 and went to work on the ranch in Tygh Valley. 

Jo and Rick had four children Webb – who proceeded her in death, and surviving children Molly, Zach and Joe.  Jo’s life was busy with four kids. Friends can remember the green van, full of kids and groceries with Joey in a box beside her, cigarette in her hand.  Happy memories of sleep overs at Nan and Gramps, Thanksgiving dinners and many laughs.  Camping trips, sports, horse shows and skiing are some of the best memories.  Jo’s home was a welcome spot.  Coffee was always on and she always had time for a visit. Once the children were grown, Jo returned to teaching and had many meaningful years at Head Start in Tygh Valley.

Her love of family grew after the birth of her first grandson Gunner.  Gunner gave her the name “Ol Ma” and it stuck.  Gunnar, Austin, Seth, Logan, Felicity are Webb’s surviving children.  Molly and Brian had two sons Guy “Spud” and Quincy Simer.  Zach and Lindsey’s children August, Foster and Emerson and Joe and Jennifer’s daughter Madeline Harvey were an important part of her life. 

Jo will be laid to rest in the family cemetery at a private graveside service.  We will all miss her phone calls.  She put your concerns first.  You hung up and felt better.  She was authentic and gave you permission to be you.  Rest in peace Ol Ma.

Betty Jean West, age 71, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away October 12, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held November 2, 2024, 2 PM, located at 80736 Shadybrook Rd, Tygh Valley, OR 97063. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.