Death Notice: Thomas William Murphy, 61, The Dalles

Thomas William Murphy, age 61, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 13, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Lorne Henry Richman, 89, The Dalles

Lorne Henry Richman,

October 21, 1935 - December 26, 2024

Lorne, went home to be with the LORD on December 26, 2024. He was 89 years old. Lorne was born

on the farm in Tower City, North Dakota, the fourth son of 9 children born to Martin and Ada Richman.

He attended school in Tower City and played on the Tower City Clams basketball team. He worked on

the farm until he went to college for a year and then joined the military – the army division- for two

years from 1954-1956. He was stationed in Hanau, Germany during peace time.

After returning home from the army he attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota and

worked in a pea cannery in Milton-Free Water, Oregon and worked in the wheat harvest in Connell,

Washington. He met Sharyn Louise Abrahamson in North Dakota and married her on December 26,

1959.

Lorne and Sharyn lived in Salem, Oregon while Lorne worked at J.C. Penney and there they had Lynn

and Bruce. In 1963 they moved to The Dalles, Oregon and Lorne took a job as a manager at Equitable

Savings and Loan. He continued in the job for many years until he started working in real estate

development and continued this exciting journey throughout his life. In The Dalles Lorne and Sharyn

had two more sons – Danny and David and then brought a big “surprise” home from their visit to Don

and Mavis Richman in Brazil....a sister, Julie Suzana.

Lorne and Sharyn resided for most of their years together in The Dalles area with a few changes of

location here and there...Cherry Heights, Wamic and Pine Hollow. Sharyn went home to be with the

Lord in May of 1996.

In 1997 Lorne married a long-time acquaintance, Beth Peickert in The Dalles, Oregon and they had 27

years of marriage together. Beth added two children and 5 grandchildren to the Richman family and

Lorne loved them all.

Lorne was a strong Christian all his life and a very generous man. He loved helping people - in fact he

thrived on helping people! So many of us remember his yellow legal pads and restaurant napkins with

real estate plans, new inventions and many, many dreams of which most or all would make a small

fortune. He was an optimist and we loved him for it.

Lorne – husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and helper of many is survived by his

wife Beth. His children are Lynn (Tracie) Richman of Silverton; Bruce (Tammy) Richman of The

Dalles; Danny (MaryBeth) Richman of The Dalles; David (Carrie) Richman of Haines; Oregon and

Julie (Stacy) Adams of Lebanon; Stan (Jenny) Peickert of The Dalles and Cynthia Carty of The Dalles.

He had 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Lorne is survived by siblings: Don (Mavis) Richman of Bloomington, Minnesota; Wally Richman of

Redmond, Oregon; Jerry (Della) Richman of Valley City, North Dakota; Jane Fiebeck of Bend, Oregon,

and Janet (Walt) Edmonds of Salem, Oregon. He is preceded in death by his brothers Merwin, Daryl

and Robert Richman.

Lorne was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in The Dalles. He loved getting cards and letters and

was good at “staying in touch” with friends and family. He had a corny sense of humor and his farm

and real estate were his hobbies. He loved to “make a deal.” His love and his hugs, cards, laughter,

generosity, stories, and family focus will be greatly missed.

His celebration of life will be January 11, 11:00 at Calvary Baptist Church in The Dalles, Oregon. A

short interment will precede the service. Following the 11:00 service will be a gathering of family and

friends for a meal and fellowship.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Lorne’s life and giving spirit, the family would like donations to be made to:

Camp Jonah, 31 Little Mountain Rd., Trout Lake, WA 98650

or Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607-3000

Death Notice: Marvin Allen Pohl, 75, The Dalles

Marvin Allen Pohl, age 75, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away December 30,2024.

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

Death Notice: Rick Dale Martinson, 67, The Dalles

Rick Dale Martinson, age 67, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 24, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Spencer, Libby and Powell is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Curtis Ray Campbell, 61, The Dalles

Curtis Ray Campbell, age 61, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 28, 2024.

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

Death Notice, Diane Elizebeth Newson, 75, The Dalles

Diane Elizebeth Newson, age 75, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 28, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Debora Ellen Benson, 69, Wishram

Debora Ellen Benson, age 69, a resident of Wishram, WA, passed away on December 25, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Ruth Anne Welle, 77, The Dalles

Ruth Anne Welle, age 77, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 21, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Allan Vernon Minor, 68, The Dalles

Allan Vernon Minor, age 68, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 19, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Daniel Wai Lewis-Hong-Allen, 24, The Dalles

Daniel Wai Lewis-Hong-Allen, age 24, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 20, 2024.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 28, 2024, 10:00 AM at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home 1100 Kelly Ave, The Dalles, OR 97058. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Margaret Sally Suppah, 92, Simnasho

Margaret Sally Suppah, age 92, a resident of Simnasho, OR, passed away on December 18, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Alice Jean Peterson, 75, Lyle

Alice Jean Peterson, age 75, a resident of Lyle, WA, passed away on December 18, 2024.

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

Death Notice: James Woodrow Vogt, 89, The Dalles

James Woodrow Vogt, age 89, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 6, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Larry Edward Kaseberg, 89, Wasco

Larry Edward Kaseberg, age 89, a resident of Wasco, OR, passed away on December 15, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Lowell Edward Smith, 78, Grass Valley

Lowell Edward Smith, age 78, a resident of Grass Valley, OR, passed away on December 6, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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

Death Notice: Ervin Alvin Ortmann, 92, The Dalles

Ervin Alvin Ortmann, age 92, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 7, 2024.

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

Death Notice: William A. Sugg, 87, The Dalles

William A. Sugg, age 87, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 5, 2024.

A Celebration of Life Will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Lillian Clara Brewster, 86, The Dalles

Lillian Clara Brewster, age 86, passed away December 3, 2024, at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge in The Dalles, Ore., with her loving family by her side.

Lillian was born in Los Angeles, California on July 23, 1938 to Frank & Clara Stowers.

Lillian attended and graduated from Baldwin Park High School. Lillian was an only child, thus made her always want many children of her own. She adopted 4 children. First at age 24 and last at age 50! Her love for children lead her into doing daycare out of her home for over 2 decades.
When Lillian wasn’t caring for her children, grandchildren or others’ children, you would find her in the yard, manicuring beautiful roses or enjoying her dogs or cats, who she deeply loved and cherished as well.

Lillian and her husband Don, married in 1976 and moved from California to Oregon in 1979. Hood River was their home for over 25 years. Eventually they downsized and relocated in 2005 to a smaller beautiful home, in The Dalles.
Lillian and Don spent the remainder of their lives living at The Springs, in The Dalles, Oregon.

Lillian’s love for God, her family, children and animals, made a lasting impression on so many and will be greatly cherished and remembered.

Lillian is preceded in death by her Husband of 44 years, Donald and her Father and Mother. She is survived by her 4 children, Robin Brewer, Allyson Struzan, Ted Brewster and Victoria Bustos. 11 Grandchildren, Troy, Paul, Nikki, Donald, Trinity, Wyatt, Brian, TJ, Harper, Avery & Lillian and 5 Great-Grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed.

Death Notice: Walter Earl Smith, 95, The Dalles

Walter Earl Smith, age 95, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 6, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Richard Michael Gate, 68, The Dalles

Richard Michael Gate, age 68, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 3, 2024.

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