Obituary: Shyrl Noreen Hand, 74, The Dalles

Shyrl Noreen Hand of Centerville, Washington, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge in The Dalles, Oregon. She was 74 years old.

Noreen was born on May 15, 1951, in Redding, California, to Dewey Franklin and Nora Irene (Richardson) Robirds. A dedicated and spirited entrepreneur, Noreen poured her heart into each of her ventures—including a floral business, a janitorial company, and most recently, her own beauty salon. She was a woman of energy, faith, and warmth who touched many lives through both her work and her friendships.

Noreen found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved being outdoors—jet skiing, catfishing, and, most of all, spending cherished time with her family. Her unwavering faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses was a cornerstone of her life, offering strength and purpose throughout the years.   Noreen was passionate about her miniature schnauzers. She started “Premier Miniature Schnauzers” and raised and sold her puppies for over 30 years.

She is survived by her loving husband, George Hutter of Centerville, WA; her son, Rickey Franklin Turner of Carson, WA; her daughter, Ashlea Dawn Lazelle and son-in-law John Michel Lazelle of Centerville, WA; fifteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary Evalyn Willis of San Marcos, CA.

Noreen was preceded in death by her first husband, Harley Eugene Hands (2008); her daughter, Rachelle Turner; her sons, Reggie Lynn Turner and Harley Wendel Turner; and her siblings Irene, Annie, Gladys, and James.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 333 Nesbitt Street, Goldendale, WA.

Arrangements are under the care of Anderson’s Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel, 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon. Please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.

Death Notice: Kenneth Arlen Farner, 93, The Dalles

Kenneth Arlen Farner, age 93, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on June 7, 2025. Viewings will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home on June 27, 2025, from 2-6 PM and June 28, 2025, from 8-11 AM, Celebration of Life, June 28, 2025, 1 PM at Gateway Church 1111 Dry Hollow Rd, The Dalles, Graveside Service, 3 PM at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights Rd.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations towards The Dalles Habitat for Humanity at 111 E 5th St, The Dalles, OR 97058 or O.S.H.U. Foundation Fund: O.S.H.U. Brain Institute, P.O. box 29017 Portland, OR 97296. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: LaVine Alice Rathkey, 93, The Dalles

LaVine Alice Rathkey, age 93, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at The Springs at Mill Creek on June 5, 2025. A Graveside Service at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights Rd will be held on July 12, 10:30 AM.

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

Death Notice: Norman “Dale” Thompson, 84, The Dalles

Norman “Dale” Thompson passed away June 4, 2024, in The Dalles, Oregon. He was born on August 31, 1939, and was 84 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.