Death Notice: Florence Mae Child, 83, The Dalles

Florence Mae Child, age 83, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Flagstone Retirement and Assisted Living on April 14, 2026.

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

Death Notice: Jack Wallace Franklin, 100, The Dalles

Jack Wallace Franklin, age 100, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at The Springs at Mill Creek on April 13, 2026.

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

Obituary: Gregory Simon, 65, Hood River

Gregory Simon 65 of Hood River Oregon passed peacefully on April 10th, 2024.

The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Anderson's Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave. in Hood River Oregon). A reception will follow. The viewing will be Wednesday 24th from 9:00-12:30.

 Greg was born March 13th, 1959, in Reading Pennsylvania to Louise Zajdel Simon and Donald Simon. Greg was a graduate of Wyomissing High School and furthered his education with a degree from Portland State University in Social work. He utilized his talents and degrees working in many fields helping others, some of which included social work, addiction recovery, and caregiving. Greg was an adventurous guy who loved life and everyone in it. Greg had so many passions whether it be fishing the Columbia River, hunting for rocks to rocking out at a concert. He was a loving and loyal friend to all who knew him.

Greg is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Shelly Simon, daughter Hailey Simon, brother Kurt Simon, grandkids Sophia and Izzy Pacheco, and many other family and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Donald and Louise Simon of Pennsylvania and brother Jeffery Simon.