Death Notice: Pastor Donald “Don” Alban Gibbs, 97, Hood River

Pastor Donald “Don” Alban Gibbs passed away on September 3rd, 2026, in Vancouver, Washington.   Don was born on May 5th, 1929, and was 97 at the time of his passing.   Services at the Parkdale Community Church, where Don had pastored, are pending and will be announced soon. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com

Death Notice: Mary Deswert, 99, Dufur

Mary Deswert, age 99, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away at Columbia Basin Care on August 19, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Jack Edward Lorts, 84, The Dalles

Jack Edward Lorts passed away on September 4, 2024, at OHSU Hospitals and Clinics in Portland, Oregon. Jack was born September 4, 1940, and was 84 at the time of passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.