Death Notice: June Marie Thompson, 73, The Dalles
Death Notice: June Marie Thompson, 73, The Dalles
June Marie Thompson, age 73, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on June 23, 2026.
A Graveside Service will be held July 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Lone Pine Cemetery in Wamic, OR. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Obituary: Phil Brady, 70, The Dalles
From Anderson's Tribute Center:
The Dalles, Ore., June 26, 2026 — Wasco County lost a beloved community leader, science teacher, friend, and family member with the death of Phil Brady. On May 19th, 2026, Phil took his bike out for a ride, as he did so many mornings of his life. He experienced symptoms, was taken to the local hospital, and died of aortic dissection. By the day’s end, he led his re-election bid for Wasco County Commissioner, a testament to the service he gave to a place he loved dearly.
Philip Leonard Brady was born the day after Christmas in The Dalles, 1955. His parents, Eileen and Minor Brady, owned Brady’s Market on 3rd Street. He enjoyed his childhood in The Dalles skiing, fly fishing, and working in the orchards.
He attended Gonzaga University where he studied physics. After college, he joined the Jesuit Order. This time broadened his worldview -from studying philosophy to serving people experiencing homelessness, and even exploring astronomy at the Pope’s summer palace.
He credited marrying Mary Jo Commerford as one of his wisest decisions, his dearest companion of over 40 years. His eldest Sarah shares his passion for politics, community organizing, and outdoor adventures such as circumnavigating Mt. Adams. Maza carries his interest in technology and science, building rocket launchers and raising goats together. He was beloved by his 4 grandkids, with his gift for entering their world through imaginative play.
From 1994 to 2003, Phil and family joined Maryknoll Lay Missioners in Venezuela. He was shaped deeply by the people he lived with who nicknamed him Indiana Jones for his signature hat. He helped form an ecology group that protected spring water and inspired people to nurture their connection with the desert landscape. He was beloved there, as he was here, for sharing his passion for the universe with his homemade telescope. One of his signature lessons is that we are made of stardust
Upon returning to the US, Phil spent 18 years teaching in the North Wasco School District. He spent the longest stretch as a teacher for incarcerated youth at NORCOR. His classes were full of fun explosions and hands-on learning that drew many into a shared love of science.
In 2022 he was elected to serve as Wasco County Commissioner. He was known for showing up, being kind, weighing tough decisions with curiosity, and having a big vision for the future.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Erin Conry. In addition to his wife, daughters and grandchildren, he is survived by his sister Coleen Connolly (Jim), brother Kevin Brady (Kerry Jo) and many nieces and nephews.
For his family, he will be missed as a loving constant, someone we all relied on to steady us through life. His belief in community was as expansive as the stars.
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Obituary: B. Sue Paige, 89, Mount Hood
Obituary: B. Sue Paige, 89, Mount Hood
B. Sue Paige passed away on June 23rd, 2025, in Mount Hood, Oregon. She was born in 1936 to Fred and Nell in Memphis, Tennessee.
Sue was an avid sportsman and gardener. She excelled in Skiing, golf, and sailing. Skiing alpine mountains by helicopter, sailing a single-person Hobie Cat, and traveling the world. She transformed everywhere she lived into lush, beautiful gardens and had a flair for interior design. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Trish Paige, friend Sandy Bissell, Tess, and Rocky. She was a remarkable and determined woman in all that she did, including her relationship with cancer.
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: Kelly Knopp, Hood River
Death Notice: Kelly Knopp, 67, Hood River
Kelly Knopp passed away June 18, 2025, at home in Hood River, Oregon. Kelly was born February 27, 1958, and was 67 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.
