Death Notice: Marvin West Meyers, 85, Moro
Death Notice: Marvin West Meyers, 85, Moro
Marvin West Meyers, age 85, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away on October 5, 2024.
A Celebration of Life is to be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Obituary: Sharon Lee Simantel, 84, Moro
Not long after graduating from high school, she married Loran Roland Simantel, her husband of 59 years until his passing. Roland and Sharon moved to a farm in Gilliam County and began their lives together. In 1971 the family moved to Sherman County.
On August 1, 2024, the family of Sharon Lee Simantel said goodbye to their beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Sharon was born on October 6, 1939, in Salem, Oregon, the youngest of three siblings. Not long after graduating from high school, she married Loran Roland Simantel, her husband of 59 years until his passing. Roland and Sharon moved to a farm in Gilliam County and began their lives together. They started their family, having four children, Jon, David, Nancy, and Robert. In 1971 the family moved to Sherman County. As the children grew and moved on, Sharon became more active in volunteering and helping out in the community. They also began to travel more and really enjoyed RVing with friends.
Sharon is survived by four children, 10 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Jon (wife Julie and children Amanda, Maggie and Annie), David (children Cody wife Emily and son Colton and Chelsi partner Jullian and children Leiana, Kailynn and Lillian, and stepdaughter Brandi)
Nancy (husband Larry and children Haylee husband Mitch and sons Madden and Keller, Addison wife Erin and daughter Isla), Robert (wife Rheann and children Mitch wife Emily and children Owen and Parker, Brian partner Lisa, and stepchildren Brandon wife Dakota and sons Colton and Chandler, Katie husband Mic and Cameron).
Sharon is preceded in death by her husband, Roland, parents, James and Thelma, brothers James and Richard, and grandson Michael.
The family would like to extend a huge thank you to all who helped to care for Sharon in her final days at The Springs Assisted Care, Adventist Hospital, and Providence Hospice. A service is planned for September 14th at the Moro Community Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. with a gathering to follow hosted by friends of Sharon's throughout the community. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice.
Death Notice: Sharon Lee Simantel, 84, Moro
Death Notice: Sharon Lee Simantel, 84, Moro
Sharon Lee Simantel age 84, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away August 1, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Death Notice: David Henry Brown, 71, Moro
Death Notice: David Henry Brown, 71, Moro
David Henry Brown, age 71, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away June 4, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.
Death Notice: Lorraine I. Judah, 90, Moro
Death Notice: Lorraine I. Judah, 90, Moro
Lorraine I. Judah, age 90, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away on May 5, 2023.
Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Death Notices: Grace Louise May, The Dalles; Doris Ruth Fowler, 96, Rufus; John Edward Buck, 90, Moro
Death Notices: Grace Louise May, The Dalles; Doris Ruth Fowler, 96, Rufus; John Edward Buck, 90, Moro
Grace Louise May, age 93, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on April 5, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Doris Ruth Fowler, age 96, a resident Rufus, OR, passed away on April 7, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
John Edward Buck, age 90, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away on April 6, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Death Notice: Georgie Huskey, Moro
Death Notice: Georgie Huskey, Moro
Georgie Huskey, age 79, a resident of Moro, Oregon passed away on April 24, 2022. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Huskey was a long-time operator of Huskey’s “97” Market in Moro.
Obituary: "David “Dave” Howard Conlee, Moro
Obituary: "David “Dave” Howard Conlee, Moro
"David “Dave” Howard Conlee
"David “Dave” Howard Conlee passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022, surrounded by his three children, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born May 7, 1942 in Portland, Oregon to Virgil and Flora Conlee, and was raised on a wheat ranch outside of Moro with his only sibling, Nancy.
Over the years, David wore many hats including grain warehouseman, mobile home toter, mechanic, farmer, tool salesman, and circling back to his ag roots as a grain truck driver for Mid Columbia Producers, where he officially retired in January 2021. Because of his great love for his MCP work family, he continued doing odd jobs for them until the end.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his second wife, Carol (Donahue) Conlee, and stepson Bill Meyer. He is survived by his sister Nancy (Gary) Schrader, his son Chris (Shashana) Conlee, his daughter Jill (Trent) Harrison and their children Andie and Jed, and his youngest daughter Paula (Greg) Costanzo and their children Brooke, Chance, Jennika and Jace. He is also survived by his stepchildren David Meyer, Debbie Snodgrass and Kathy Frisbey, along with their children and grandchildren. Last, but far from least, he leaves behind his beloved dogs and cat Cindy, Teddy, Scooter and Dude, as well as faithful family friend Teresa Farmer.
David loved spending time with his kids, especially over a cold Coors Light. He had also enjoyed boating, riding motorcycles (including his famous red scooter), spending hours tinkering in his yellow school bus shop that he designed himself, raising foster children with Carol, adopting rescue animals, and Sunday morning breakfasts with lifelong friends.
A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held at the Moro Senior Center on Sunday, June 26, at 1pm. Please bring your stories of David, and possibly an outdoor chair. Donations in David’s memory can be made to Home At Last Humane Society in The Dalles.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Death Notice: Willard Elmer Leff, Moro
Death Notice: Willard Elmer Leff, Moro
Willard Elmer Leff, age 96, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away on February 11, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Death Notices: Alfred Jimmy "Jim" Payne, Mary Kathleen Lyon, Charles Forrest Decker, Wanda Mae Anderson
Death Notices: Alfred Jimmy "Jim" Payne, Mary Kathleen Lyon, Charles Forrest Decker, Wanda Mae Anderson Moro Wasco Maupin
Jim Payne
Alfred Jimmy "Jim" Payne, age 71, passed away September 10, 2021. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 Sunday September 26, 2021 at Moro Fire Station, 309 Dewey St., Moro, Oregon, 97039; burial will follow at Grass Valley Cemetery. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Mary Kathleen Lyon, age 82, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away September 11, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Charles Forrest Decker, age 94, resident of Wasco, Oregon passed away September 12, 2021. Graveside services will be held 11:00 Saturday September 25 , 2021 at Wasco Sunrise Cemetery, 71222 N. Sawtooth Road, Wasco Oregon 97065. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Wanda Mae Anderson, age 90, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away September 12, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Death Notice: Lacy Lee Ament, 40, Moro
Death Notice: Lacy Lee Ament, 40, Moro
Lacy Lee Ament, age 40, resident of Moro, Oregon passed away July 23, 2021. A Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 7th, 2021, at Wasco Depot Park, with Pastor Bob Stone officiating. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
