Death Notice: Donald R. Wilson

Donald R. Wilson, age 62, passed away at a care facility in Maupin, Or. on Sept. 4, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Gaye Estelle Moore

Gaye Estelle Moore, age 81, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 29, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notice: Gary Kenji Abe

Gary Kenji Abe, age 68, resident of Washougal, Washington, passed away August 28, 2020 in The Dalles, Oregon.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Death Notice: Larry Neal Ward

Larry Neal Ward, age 74, resident of Dallesport Washington, passed away August 26, 2020.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date information will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once finalized.  

Death Notices: Lois Claire Foust, Gilbert Lopez Alcarez Jr.

Gilbert Lopez Alcarez Jr., age 56, residence unknown, passed away August 22, 2020.  Arrangements are pending and in care of Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home. 

Lois Claire Foust, age 87, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 11, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notices: Sharon "FISH" Ann Cloud, Diane Sharon Sexton, Sandra Yvette Garrison Geiser

Sharon "FISH" Ann Cloud, age 68, resident of Lyle, Washington passed away August 22, 2020.  Funeral and burial services have been held.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Diane Sharon Sexton, age 73, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 24, 2020.  A memorial gathering will be held at a later date, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once they are finalized. 

Sandra Yvette Garrison Geiser, age 85, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away August 15, 2020.  A Service to celebrate her life and remember God's promise of resurrection will be held 1:00 September 19, 2020 at Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow Road, The Dalles, Oregon.   

Death Notices: Sandra Yvette Garrison Geiser, Donald Benjamin Sanders, Vance Ray Morgan

Sandra Yvette Garrison Geiser, age 85, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away August 15, 2020.  A Memorial Celebration will be held in September, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell website when arrangements are finalized.

Donald Benjamin Sanders, age 65, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 9, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  

Vance Ray Morgan, age 85, resident of  Oregon Veterans Home, The Dalles, Oregon, passed away August 10, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notices: Steven M. McKercher, Nancy Sauer

Steven M. McKercher, age 76, a resident of Tygh Valley, Or. passed away at home Aug. 4, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Nancy Sauer, age 76, a resident of The Dalles, Or. passed away at a local hospital Aug. 7, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Raymond K. LaMarche, Michael D. Marguand

Raymond K. LaMarche, age 85, a longtime resident of The Dalles, passed away in Medford, Or. Aug. 3, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Michael D. Marguand, age 68, passed away in Maupin, Or. Aug. 6, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Behrouz Anthony Peters

Behrouz Anthony Peters, age 47, resident of Rolfe, Iowa passed away August 1, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Obituary: George Richard Overman

George Richard Overman

George Richard Overman

July 12, 1929 - July 29, 2020

George “Dick” Overman, age 91, died Wednesday at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon.

Born in The Dalles, Dick enlisted in the United States Navy in 1946. He served as a sonarman aboard multiple destroyers in the Pacific before and during the Korean War.

Dick was married to LaVelle Bolton on August 6, 1950.  They worked their wheat farm south of town and raised their daughter, Pamela.  In addition to farmer, husband, and father, Dick was also a full-time employee at Clifford Martin in town.   In his “spare time”, Dick served for 14 years on the Wasco County-The Dalles City Recreation Commission, 12 years on the Mid-Columbia Community TV Board, 16 years on the Northern Wasco County PUD Board, 20 years on the Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District Board, and he was an active member of the Oregon Wheat League.

Dick was predeceased by his brother John in 1998 and his daughter Pam in 2012.  He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 70 years, LaVelle.  He is also survived by brother Carl, of Bakersfield, CA; son-in-law Ron Moffitt of Redmond; grandson Kit Moffitt and wife Charlotte Scofield of Mount Vernon, WA; grandson Kurt Moffitt and wife Jenni Moffitt of Redmond, and two great-grandchildren Kelsie and Tanner of Redmond.

Graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, at the Three Mile Cemetery in The Dalles.  Attendants will be asked to wear masks and respect social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oregon Veteran’s Home of The Dalles.

Death Notice: David Alvin Wuorenma

David Alvin Wuorenma, age 64, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 27, 2020.  Private services will be held.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notice: Jewell Ann Snyder

Jewell Ann Snyder, age 84, resident of The Dalles, passed away July 26, 2020.  A Family Gathering will be held at a later date.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notices: Marvin Eric Moeller, Shirley Mae Heath

Marvin Eric Moeller, age 78, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away July 24, 2020.  He will be laid to rest in a private burial.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Shirley Mae Heath, age 77, resident of Warm Springs, Oregon passed away July 23, 2020.  She was laid to rest July 25, 2020 at South Junction Cemetery.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  

Death Notices: Carol Ann Roderick, Timothy Roy Miller

Carol Ann Roderick, age 71, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 19, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  Services will be held at a later date and will be posted on Spencer Libby & Powell website once finalized.

Timothy Roy Miller, age 59, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 15, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notice: Vicky Jean Lloyd

Vicky Jean Lloyd, age 65, resident of The Dalles, passed away July 21, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  A family directed graveside service with Cindy McClain officiating will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday July 25, 2020 at IOOF Cemetery, 1100 18th Street, The Dalles, Oregon. 

Death Notice: Virginia S. Hale

Virginia S. Hale passed away on July 16, 2020 at her home in The Dalles, Oregon. Virginia was born on August 6, 1943 76 years of age at the time of her 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.

Obituary: Lee Roy Herman

Lee Roy Herman

Longtime Mosier resident Lee Roy Herman passed away at The Dalles Health and Rehab, in the presence of family on Monday July 6, 2020 at the age of 84.  Lee Roy was the youngest of eight children, with five brothers and two sisters, born to Thomas Franklin Herman and Fannie Magnolia “Maggie” Partin Herman.  

He was just a young boy when his family moved from Antlers, Oklahoma to Oregon where they settled in Mosier.  Lee Roy attended Mosier Valley School and lettered in basketball, football and track.  He also participated in student government, dramatics and choir, graduating in 1954.  He maintained many lifelong friends from his school days.

Lee Roy married Nola Short May 24, 1957.  The couple had three handsome boys; Rick, Tim and Troy Herman.  They later divorced in 1971 and he married his second wife, Elizabeth Jane Wonsyld, of Hood River May 16, 1973.  With this marriage, he gained a stepdaughter Shelley, whom he treated as his own daughter.  

He took great pride in raising his children and made many great memories on camping trips, and fishing and hunting outings with his boys.  Lee Roy worked as a milkman for Mayflower, later known as Darigold, and retired after 42 years of employment.  He truly enjoyed his job and developed many friendships though his time there.  In retirement, Lee Roy went on to start Herman’s Lawn Care Maintenance with his son Tim and he kept the business going for many years into his retirement.  

He was a spirited man, loved by many, hated by none and some will probably say he was one lucky son of a gun!  Lee Roy would help anyone in need.  He had many titles during his lifetime; horse trainer, milkman, fireman, first responder, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and good friend.  He loved the sports of hunting and fishing and always welcomed a trip for either.  He had a lucky hand at the casino and always a place with Jane at a friend’s card table.  He loved all of his family and often stood in as a father figure for his nieces and nephews after his brothers had passed on.  

Lee Roy was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Elizabeth Jane Herman; son Troy Herman; his parents Frank and Maggie Herman and siblings JC, Jay, Artley "Slick“, Hugh, Neoma, Gerald and Elaine.  He is survived by his sons Rick and Tim Herman (wife Renee); step daughter Shelley Prentice (husband Rick); grandchildren Rachel Klapprich, Timmy Herman, James Alwine, Chris Barber, Clinton Herman, Nicole Phelps, Jessica Clinton, Emelia Gove, Mariah VeraCruz, Ashley Alexander, and Samantha Howrey,; 16 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who truly adored him and thought of him as a father and grandfather.

A viewing will be held from 4pm-7pm Thursday July 23, 2020 and from 9am – 11:30am on Friday July 24, 2020 at Anderson’s Tribute Center.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm Friday July 24, 2020 at Idlewilde Cemetery (980 Tucker Road Hood River, OR 9731).   

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mosier Fire Department, the Mosier Grange or Providence Hospice of the Gorge (C/O Anderson’s Tribute Center – Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street The Dalles, OR 97058).  

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.

Death Notices: Henry “Hank” Jones, Patsy Nash

Henry “Hank” Jones, 73, of Hood River, OR, and formerly of Springfield, OH, passed away on July 18, 2020, at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland, OR. A digital service is pending and will be announced soon. Memorials may be made in Hank’s name to NNEMAP Food Pantry (https://www.nnemappantry.org/give/). Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Patsy Nash passed away on July 20, 2020 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon.  Patsy was born on January 10, 1938 and was 82 years of age at the time of her passing.  Services are pending with 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.

Death Notice: Debra Kaye Boyce

Debra Kaye Boyce, age 63, resident of The Dalles, passed away July 17, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  A Family directed memorial will be held at a later date, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once finalized.