Death Notice: James Donald Calmer, 95, Mosier

James Donald Calmer, age 95, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away on September 21, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Hattie Ann Schmidt, 93, Mosier

Hattie Ann Schmidt age 93, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away on June 27, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Stephen Marc Greene, 72, Mosier

Stephen Marc Greene, age 72, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away on April 1, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Judith Herndon Wright, 79, Mosier

Judith Herndon Wright

Judith Herndon Wright

Judith Herndon Wright died on July 18, 2023, in her sleep while vacationing at the beach in Manzanita, Oregon with family. Judy was born on May 5, 1944, and was 79 years of age at the time of passing. 

Services will be held at Riverside Community Church in Hood River, Oregon at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, with a light Southern lunch reception immediately following. Judy’s natural burial will follow at Great River in Mosier, Oregon. (greatriveroregon.org)

Arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center. 

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

Death Notice: Donald Dean Patchett, 70, Mosier

Donald Dean Patchett, age 70 a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away on June 19, 2023.

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

Obituary: Robert Joe Lundin, 67, Mosier

Robert Joe Lundin

Robert Joe Lundin, 67, of Mosier, OR, passed away peacefully at home.

Robert, also known as Bob or "Heavy" was born in Shelby, MT to Charles and Della Lundin. The family later moved to Libby, MT where he attended school until graduation. He then entered the US ARMY, got married (later divorced), and fathered three children.

Bob enjoyed his family, first and foremost. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering with cars, and numerous arts and crafts.

Bob served in the US Army, active and reserve, receiving an honorable discharge after 15 1/2 years. He was stationed in Ft. Jackson, Ft Bliss, Fort Carson, and Germany. He also worked in the oilfield in Oilmont, MT. Bob later moved to Tacoma, WA, his daughter followed him a year later. Along with working, Bob also attended college and earned his associates in computer programming, Top of his class.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, a nephew Seth, his best friend Wayne Schwenke, and other family and friends.

Bob is survived by his only daughter, Amy Lundin (TJ) Pecore, of SC, two sons, Robbie and Joey, of MT, Three sisters, Debbie (Dave), Diana (Kevin), Danita (Mike) all of WA. Also survived by seven grandkids, Cody, RJ, Jasmine, Brooke, Shantel, Treflis, Makala and spouses. Nine great-grandkids, and numerous special nieces, nephews, and more family and friends.

Services, with military honors, will be held on June 3, 2023, 5:00 pm at American Legion Post #137 in Carson, WA. A future service will also be held in SC.

Please in lieu of flowers, make a donation to your local American Legion.

Death Notice: Robert Joe Lundin, 67, Mosier

Robert Joe Lundin, age 67, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away on May 21, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion in Carson, WA June 3rd, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: David C. Povey, 83, Mosier

David C. Povey, age 83, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away on May, 2, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Lewis Lyle Flint, 93, Mosier

Lewis Lyle Flint, age 93, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed on March 14th, 2023.

A Funeral Service will take place at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall in The Dalles, OR, on March 24th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery will follow. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: James Charles Kasmer, Mosier

James Charles Kasmer, age 69, a resident of Moiser, OR, passed away on October 30, 2022.

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

Death Notices: Richard Kieth Morgan, Mosier; Gloria May Schultens, The Dalles

Richard Kieth Morgan, age 70, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away on August 20, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Gloria May Schultens, age 97, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on August 19, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Hobart Terry Darter, Mosier

Hobart Terry Darter passed away on June 26th, 2022 at his home in Mosier, Oregon surrounded by family.  Terry was born on November 23, 1951, and was 70 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: Jeremy “Tad” Carroll, Mosier

Jeremy “Tad” Carroll

Jeremy “Tad” Carroll of Mosier, OR passed away on April 26, 2022, at home with his family by his side.

The reason for death was Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a rare and incurable seizure disorder.

Tad was born on April 22, 1974, in Vicksburg, MS. He is survived by his loving, proud parents, Joe and Linda Carroll of Mosier, OR, sister Callie Carroll and brother-in-law John Banks of Hillsboro, OR, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Tad is preceded in death by grandparents William and Sue Carroll of Texarkana, AR, and Dag and Helen Boothe of Sterling, CO. Many support workers were important in Tad’s life, including Dustin Mears of The Dalles, OR, his caregiver and treasured friend for 16 years.

Tad traveled extensively and lived in several states across the US. He graduated with the Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 1996 in Elberton, GA. He was the first special education student to attend the high school prom and walk with his classmates in the graduation ceremony.

In his lifetime, Tad made a difference in so many lives. He led the way for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and was an advocate and educator for people with IDD. He was the first to help create and attend an Early Intervention School program for special needs children in Vicksburg, MS, 1978.

Locally, Tad received community and employment services at the Columbia Gorge Center, Opportunity Connections, and most recently with Community Access Services in The Gorge. He was employed as a lunch delivery person for Lilo’s Hawaiian BBQ in The Dalles, and for the past 3 years delivered his Tad’s Farm Fresh Eggs to many local customers.

Tad loved to be around people and his friends, and enjoyed music and dances put on by The Arc and Beta Sigma Phi. He was involved in Special Olympics bowling, liked going to the beach, and loved outdoor walks and off-road vehicle rides. Tad attended many summer camps including Camp Kiwanis at Mt. Hood. He was often seen shopping with his support workers in The Dalles, Mosier, and Hood River, and enjoyed rides in his wheelchair accessible van.

Tad was involved in Employment First of Oregon and attended many conferences for IDD in Oregon. Tad and his family were the Keynote presenters for the 2019 Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation In-Service, Human Connection: Influencing the way people succeed conference in Salem. He also presented a session on employment at 2019 Breaking Barriers Conference in Bend and his work experiences were the subject of an Oregon DHS podcast.

Tad’s father presented his unique job and life to legislators in Washington DC by representing him in a “Congressional Briefing on Success of People with Disabilities Transitioning to Competitive Integrated Employment” at the Rayburn House Office. Tad’s featured picture on Oregon’s I Work We Succeed poster was displayed outside the hearing room door. His working experience and story are also included in a statewide College Curriculum to introduce students to supported employment.

Tad was a positive, visible, and important part of his family and the Gorge community. He was a founding member of The Arc Mid-Columbia and advocated for inclusion for all. He was seen at many fundraising events for the IDD community. He had many loving friends and was known for his infectious smile and sweet personality. As Tad’s peer and friend said, “Tad was a bright spot in the world”.

A celebration of Tad's life is planned for June 26. This will be an outdoor event with music, dancing, food, and friendship. For more information and the location please call 541-980-5584.

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