Death Notice: Marvin Allen Pohl, 75, The Dalles

Marvin Allen Pohl, age 75, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away December 30,2024.

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

Death Notice: Rick Dale Martinson, 67, The Dalles

Rick Dale Martinson, age 67, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 24, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Spencer, Libby and Powell is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Ruth Anne Welle, 77, The Dalles

Ruth Anne Welle passed away peacefully December 21st, 2024. Born in The Dalles in 1947, to Dude & Dora Bailey, Ruth is survived by her son Ray of Castle Rock, CO, siblings Jim & Sharon Bailey of The Dalles, Carol & David Yakish of The Dalles, Mike & Joey Bailey of Albany, OR and Bob & Laurie Bailey of Bend, OR, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. 

She also leaves behind her treasured dog Ruby, her constant companion for many years.  Graduating from the Dalles High School in 1965, Ruth went on to receive her RN degree from Emanuel School of Nursing in Portland, OR and later a BSN degree in Colorado. Ruth went on to work in New York, and Denver, CO with a nursing career lasting 34 yrs. 

Ruth met and married her husband Bill in Colorado in 1983.  Son Ray was born in 1985.  They enjoyed many years of camping, hunting and fishing with their good friends Joanie & Barry Eylar of Colorado who introduced Ruth & Bill to each other.   

Ruth was a skilled quilter and spent many hours with her quilting buddies.  Ruth moved back to The Dalles in 2021 and resided at The Springs Assisted Living at the time of her passing. She will be missed by many friends, both in The Dalles and Colorado. At her request, no service will be held. Family will place her remains in the Pacific Ocean on the Oregon coast, a favorite destination of Ruth’s. 

Remembrance donations can be made to Columbia Gorge Humane Society, to honor Ruth & Ruby. 

Obituary: Michael Joseph Sampson, 38, Lyle

Michael Joseph Sampson died tragically on December 9th, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Michael was born May 2nd, 1986 in Yakima, Washington and was 38 years of age at the time of his death.   

Michael was born on May 2nd, 1986, he was the middle child of Marlene Marie Sampson. Michael attended Dallesport Elementary, Lyle Middle School, and Lyle High School. He is survived by his cherished daughters, Mattie and Bella. He will be remembered for his love of treaty fishing along the Columbia River, his dedication to his work as a fisherman, and his strength and hardworking spirit. One of Michael's best attributes was being the best big brother, always protective, and always mindful of his little sister Minnie. They grew up facing lots of life challenges and joys together. His presence in her life was a gift, he left an indelible mark on those who knew him.

While Michael left us too soon, his family and friends will cherish those memories of him forever. Michael left behind his daughters Mattie, and Bella, sisters Susan, and Minnie, and their children: Julian and his son T.J., Zavier, Addelyn, Gordan, Justin, Jessica, and River.

A celebration of his life will be held on Monday the 16th of December at the Anderson Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, Oregon 97031). Michael will be laid to rest at The Lyle Longhouse Cemetary (270 Canyon Road Lyle WA 98635) at 11 a.m., with a meal to follow at The Lyle Lions Club (503 SR 14 Lyle, WA 98635).

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Lowell Edward Smith, 78, Grass Valley

Lowell Edward Smith, age 78, a resident of Grass Valley, OR, passed away on December 6, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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

Death Notice: Robert De Lee Rolen, 97, The Dalles

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

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

Death Notice: Marie Sperber, 94, Hood River

Marie Sperber passed away on November 23, 2024, in Hood River, Oregon. Marie was born November 24, 1929, and was 94 years of age at the time of passing.   Committal Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 at Willamette National Cemetery of Portland, Oregon. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: William “Bill” Fredick Moffat, III, 54, Cascade Locks

William “Bill” Fredick Moffat, III passed away November 12th, 2024 at home in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Bill was born October 10th, 1970 and was 54 years of age at the time of passing.

Bill was born in Des Plaines, Illinois to William F. Moffat, II, and Pamela Joyce (Williamson Van Ningen.

Bill married Michelle Georgine Steffers and to their union were blessed with three children; Mason, Maxine, and Madison. Bill and his family have called Cascade Locks home. Bill along with his family enjoyed fishing, hiking,g and camping. He also loved his time spent with family, friends, and dogs. He had the best sense of humor, he loved showing off his fish, he enjoyed the little things in life, and was a great storyteller.

Bill worked for Fed Ex and was the Operations Supervisor in Portland, Oregon. He took a great deal of pride in his job and working with FedEx.

Bill is survived by his wife, Michelle Moffat; son, Mason Steffers; twin daughters, Maxine Moffat and Madison Moffat; other distant family and many, many friend he has collected over his years as well as his beloved pets; Duke, Duches, Lenny, Dibbles and Dottie.

Friends are invited to join the family for a time of viewing and a time to share memories at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Donations for family are welcome and can be given directly to them or through Anderson’s Tribute Center.

Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: John William Shearer, 98, The Dalles

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 has always been interested in airplanes, starting with building model planes as a young boy. He earned a commercial and private pilot’s 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 his 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.

Death Notice: Violet Evans, 99, Hood River

Violet Evans passed away on November 18, 2024, in Hood River, Oregon. Violet was born on August 16, 1925, and was 99 years of age at the time of passing.   A graveside committal for Violet will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Mosier Cemetery (600 State Rd, Mosier, Oregon 97040).

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: June Jeanette (Johnson) (Carter) Vroman, 95, The Dalles

June Jeanette (Johnson) (Carter) Vroman passed away November 13th, 2024 at The Springs in The Dalles, Oregon. June was born May 29th, 1929, and was 95 years of age at the time of passing.

June was born in Detroit, Michigan to  Carl Arthur and Margaret (Sweder) Johnson, her father was from Sweden and he always called her “Junie”.  She was one of three children, a brother, Al and sister Mae.  She grew up in Michigan and graduated from Melvindale High School.  She lived in Michigan until 2021 when she moved with her daughter to Hood River, Oregon.

During her working career she was a secretary but was also involved  with the VFW in Monroe, Michigan Post 3943 with dinners, holiday parties, veteran parades, and many other activities.

She enjoyed traveling with her late husband, Roger Vroman, in their camper van. They enjoyed traveling together to Hawaii, Alaska, and Florida. They also enjoyed being on the boat and fishing in Lake Erie.

June loved animals, especially her dogs, cats, and horses.  When I 94 was under construction for the first time, June and her brother Al, would ride their horses down the dirt roadway that would become I-94, near Detroit.  She loved to feed her squirrels peanut butter sandwiches, she always had a plate full of quartered bread and would hand them out when they came to visit her patio door.

June is survived by her daughter, Cheryl McKay, (Hood River, OR); son, John (Jenny) Carter (Sweetwater, TN); three granddaughters, Sheyla (Rumler) (Steve) Barteck, (The Dalles, OR),   Adreah (Rumler) (John) Kuderik  (Monroe, Mich),   and Rachel McKay (Josh Voshall)  Parkdale, OR; six great-grandchildren:  Katie Smith, Hunter Cheney, Reese Kuderik, Bryce Barteck, Barrett Voshall, and Kaela Gallas; and many great great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by, her parents, Carl and Margaret Johnson; sister, Mae (Johnson) Torangeau; brother, Al Johnson; great-granddaughter, Jessicah Kuderik and her husband, Roger Vroman.

A private memorial is to be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to your local pet shelters/Humane Societies

A special thank you to the very compassionate staff at The Springs. All of you were her extended family and she loved you.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Robert Peleshok “Rob”, 61, Hood River

Robert Peleshok “Rob” passed away on October 24, 2024, in Hood River, Oregon. Rob was born August 24, 1963, and was 61 years of age at the time of passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Michael Schorr, 76, Goldendale

Michael Schorr passed away on October 28th, 2024 at home in Goldendale, Washington.  Michael was born on February 7th, 1948, and was 76 years of age at the time of passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway Street (Post Office Box 134), Goldendale, Washington 98620 • (509) 772-2636

Death Notice: Jeffrey Earl Smith, 62, Wasco

Jeffrey Earl Smith, age 62, a resident of Wasco, OR, passed away on 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 is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Nancy Irene Lauterbach, 91, The Dalles

Nancy Irene Lauterbach, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 24, 2024. A Memorial Mass will be held on 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 is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Constance E. Blasie, 80, Hood River

Constance E. Blasie passed away on October 16, 2024, in Hood River, Oregon. Constance was born on April 14, 1944, and was 80 years of age at the time of his passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Donald Francis Wimme, 80, Maupin

Donald Francis Wimmer, age 80, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away on October 17, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Kathleen, Grace Wickman, 69, Klickitat

Kathleen Grace Wickman, age 69, a resident of Klickitat, WA, passed away on October 18, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Jonathan Rose, 99, Hood River

Jonathan Rose passed away on October 16th, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Jonathan was born on August 15th, 1925, and was 99 years of age at the time of passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: Diane Rosalie (Monagan) Bungum, 79, The Dalles

Diane Rosalie (Monagan) Bungum was born August 25, 1945, in rural central New York, near the city of Cortland. Her parents were Clifford and Elinor Monagan, both lifetime employees of the Smith-Corona Typewriter factory in nearby Groton, N.Y. Diane and her older sister and younger brother grew up on a pre-Civil War 56-acre farm where over the years they kept a few horses, cows, pigs, ducks and chickens, as well as the usual dogs and cats. It was a rural life in dairy country, a life she dearly loved, and missed when she left it for college.

She attended the State University of New York in Albany for a couple of years, then joined VISTA and moved to western Oregon in 1965, where she worked with migrant worker families. After that she had various
short-term jobs in the Portland area, including several as a waitress.
She met and married Richard Humphrey there and they had a son, Aiden, before they were divorced. She completed her B.A. degree in English from the University of Oregon in 1973.

That year she met Steve Bungum, a former high school English teacher; they married in Eugene in 1974 and moved to The Dalles the next day, where her husband worked for the next 28 years as Library Media
Specialist at The Dalles High School. Their son Peter was added to the family in 1977. Before the office closed, she worked for several years at Oregon Legal Services (legal aid). That was followed by several
years at the local Community Action Program and at the Center for Living, where she was employed until her retirement in 2002.

Diane was a kind-hearted, hard-working person who could empathize with others, especially those whose life was difficult. She was beloved of many of the developmentally disabled adults she assisted over the years, and enjoyed attending parties and dances with these folks, put on by the ARC of Oregon. She was an avid life-long reader, regularly coming home with a large pile of books from the public library, a
habit she continued long after being diagnosed with dementia around 2020. Diane also loved to travel, and made trips back to see her folks in the home she grew up in, in central N.Y., sometimes with her husband, sometimes alone. Together they visited many relatives, most of whom in the Midwest and East. She also often indulged her husband's love of camping and photographing around Oregon and the West, and also enjoyed travel offering more comfy sleeping arrangements, like hotels, motels, and B & B's!

Diane always liked to be busy doing something, like walking, hiking gardening, cooking and reading. She really liked to watch a good movie in the evening, especially with popcorn! She was very proud of Aiden
and Peter, both of whom have advanced degrees, and loved them dearly, and her eight wonderful grandchildren, who loved their Grandma Diane, and several of whom stepped up to help her as her disease progressed. She was moved to a care facility in Eugene in early July, where, after suffering many difficult times, she passed away on September 29th.

Basically, Diane was a sweet, loving, understanding (usually!) and kind human being, doing her best to be a life-enhancer for others. She will be dearly missed.

Diane is survived by her husband Steve, sons Aiden and Peter, and grandchildren Isaac, Johnpaul, Joseph, Lillian, Evan, Jeremy, Runa and Haakon. No funeral is planned. Remembrances can be made to the ARC of
Oregon, Hospice of the Gorge, and Wasco County Humane Society.

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