Death Notice: Lois Edwards Nelson

Lois Edwards Nelson, age 89, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away February 23, 2021. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Vernon Nelson at Tygh Valley Cemetery. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Nina Jill Shaw

Nina Jill Shaw, age 76, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away March 1, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Dean Edward Crofton

Dean Edward Crofton, age 64, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away February 25, 2021, at the Portland VA Medical Center. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Tia Marie Bailey

Tia Marie Bailey

Tia Marie Bailey

Marie Bailey, a resident of The Dalles, Ore., died at her home Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, under the care of Heart of Hospice. She was 67 years old.

Tia was born in Lubbock, Texas, on May 7, 1953, and moved to The Dalles from Amarillo, Texas, in 1990. Tia was an RN and employed at Mid-Columbia Medical Center for 26 years until her retirement in 2016.

Tia is survived by her husband, Scott Bailey, and her daughters, Angel Steinke of Springfield, Ore., and Theresa Watson of Medford, Ore., and two stepchildren, Brandon Bailey and Amanda Bailey of Corpus Christi, Texas. Survivors also include siblings Mollie Lynch and her husband Jerry Lynch of The Dalles, Buddy Christenson of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Cheryl Nemmar of Waco, Texas.  Tia had eight grandchildren that she loved dearly.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Heart of Hospice. Tia was a devoted member of Gateway Presbyterian Church of The Dalles and had served as an elder. She also loved and enjoyed all the ladies at Calvary Baptist Church Women’s Bible study.

On behalf of Tia’s husband Scott and her family, friends and co-workers of Tia’s are invited to share in a memorial service at Gateway Presbyterian Church in The Dalles, OR, Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 1 pm PCT. Given ongoing COVID concerns, it is understandable some may not feel comfortable gathering. Gateway has graciously offered to live stream the service as well as keep it up for an extra day. Navigate to: www.gatewaypc.org, click on ‘Sermons’ and you will see the stream.

Social gathering at the church after the service is to be determined pending future guidelines on social distancing.

Again, on behalf of Scott and Tia’s family, thank you, everyone, for the outpouring of love, care and concern; it is much appreciated. Let’s remember this amazing woman who gave all of us so many years of life, love and laughter.

Death Notice: Teresa R. Bibby

Teresa R. Bibby, age 68, A resident of Grass Valley, Oregon, passed away at a Bend hospital on Feb. 23, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Patricia Ann von Borstel

Patricia Ann von Borstel, age 91, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away February 1, 2021. A private funeral mass will be held, a public graveside service may be attended at 2:15 pm, February 27, 2021, at Grass Valley Cemetery with a reception immediately following at the Grass Valley Pavilion.

Death Notice: Tina Marie Welch

Tina Marie Welch, age 65, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away February 20, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Rubin Leroy Hinkle

Rubin Leroy Hinkle, age 93, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away February 19, 2021. Graveside service will be held at Willamette National Cemetery at a later date. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Everett J. “Bud” Justice

Everett J. “Bud” Justice passed away on February 19, 2021, at his home in Dufur, Oregon. Bud was born on July 16, 1946, and was 74 years of age at the time of his 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.

Death Notice: Jacqueline Sue Malcom

Jacqueline Sue Malcom, age 70, a resident of Wamic, Ore., passed away at her home on Feb. 18, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Sheila May Weber

Sheila May Weber, age 79, resident of Moro, Oregon passed away February 16, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Moro Cemetery, with Pastor Bob Stone officiating. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Thomas Edward Foley

Thomas Edward Foley

Feb. 12, 1928 - Feb. 13, 2021

     Thomas Edward Foley passed away at his home on Feb. 13, 2021, with his 4 children by his side. He was born on Feb. 12, 1928, in the Foley House on 4th Street in The Dalles, formerly known as The Colonial Building.  He was the youngest of 5 children to parents Pat and Mercedes Foley.  His father had moved the family from La Grande to The Dalles in 1920 and purchased Hotel Dalles where The Dalles Inn is located today.  

     Some of Tom’s early work experience started at the family’s Foley Lakes Dairy at the age of 13 or 14.  He started his own business career in the restaurant industry, launching the original Dairy Queen at Fourth and Union Streets in 1953.  Through his career, he owned a number of burger and ice cream places, including the Irish Treat where Big Jim’s is today and the Hand-Out, now the home of Holstein’s Coffee.  He also owned restaurants in Hood River.  He enjoyed feeding people and frequently brought his grill to local parades, rodeos, fairs and livestock shows where he served the famous “Hefty Henry” sandwich.

     In 1966 Tom built Spooky’s Pizza, which he and his family owned and operated until 1984.  He leased the restaurant to other pizza companies until 1999 when Bob and Joana Stanek leased the business, revived the original name, and brought back many of Spooky’s original menu items including the “Hefty Henry”.

     In 1954 Tom met Marjory Claire Bush, a junior high and high school English teacher whom he married on Oct. 3, 1954.  Tom and Marjory raised 4 children while being actively involved in many civic organizations.  Tom was president of the local chamber of commerce when he helped convince the board to change the name from The Dalles to The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the role of rural agriculture in the community’s economy.  He was a long-time Kiwanis member and to this day they hold weekly meetings at Spooky’s.  He also coached Little League, served on the city planning commission and the school board.

     Tom was an active member of the Catholic Church in The Dalles.  He was one of the original individuals who helped save Old St. Peter’s Landmark, serving as vice president on that board for a number of years.  He was a board member of the local branch of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, which seeks to help people in need.  

     Tom and Marjory purchased a cherry orchard in The Dalles in 1981 and expanded the orchard to Dallesport Washington in 1984.  In the orchard off-season, he and Marjory enjoyed travel and took many cruises around the world.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Marjory who died January 14, 2021.  He is survived by sons, Tim (Wendy) of Hood River, Bill of White Salmon, John (Sheri) of Dallesport, and Annette Byers of The Dalles; three grandsons, Clint Foley (Kelley) of Eugene, Grayson Byers (Shelby) of Stanfield and Tanner Byers of Bend; three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Ruby Foley of Eugene and Hays Byers of Stanfield. 

     The family wishes to extend their deep appreciation to Heart of Hospice and Bobbi’s Way for the great care and compassion they extended to Tom and his family.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to Old St. Peter’s Landmark or St. Vincent de Paul.  A celebration of life will be held for Tom and Marjory Foley at a future time.  A Rosary will be held 5:00 pm Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home.  A funeral mass will be held for Tom Foley 11:00 am Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in The Dalles. 

Death Notice: Sandy Lee Fagen

Sandy Lee Fagen

Sandy Lee Fagen passed away on February 03, 2021, at her home in The Dalles, Oregon surrounded by family. Sandy was born on March 25, 1946, and was 74 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: Bryan Forrest Peters

Bryan Forrest Peters

 Bryan Forrest Peters

Bryan Forrest Peters (Forrest after his beloved grandfather) was born February 8, 1969, to Bill and Forest Peters in The Dalles, Oregon. 

He grew up in Sherman County and graduated from Sherman County High School.  While a student there, he was a member of Sherman FFA, Band and lettered in Football, Basketball and Baseball.  He was student body vice president in 1986 and student body president his senior year.  Bryan attended Oregon State University and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, where he served as vice president for two years.  He was also a member of the OSU Rugby Team.  He graduated in 1992 with a degree in Agricultural Resource Economics.

After graduation, Bryan moved home to farm with his dad until Bill’s passing in 1993. He continued to farm with his mother and brother and together they formed Peters Ranches.  He married Heather Williams in 1997 and they had two children Delaney and Garrett.  

Bryan loved music and as he would tell you “I was a drummer in a rock ‘n roll band”.  He was very active in the Sherman County community.  He umpired, refereed, coached, was the “voice of the Huskies Football Team”, served on the weed board and acted in many of the Barnstormer Theater plays, all the while rarely missing any of his children’s events.  He was a lifelong Oregon State Beaver Fan and a highlight for him was taking his kids to see the Beavers win the 2018 College World Series in Omaha.

He leaves behind his children, Delaney Marie and James Garrett; brother, Scott (Kari); nieces, Kaelex and Kiara; aunt, Sallie Albright; uncles, Nick and Jim Peters; mother, Forest.

Bryan died at his home on January 31, 2021, and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Memorials may be sent to Sherman County Athletic Foundation, PO Box 191, Moro, OR 97039 or Sherman County Education Foundation, PO Box 68, Moro, OR 97039. 

There will be a gathering on the Sherman football field, to share stories and laugh.

Death Notice: Larry Ralph Chain

Larry Ralph Chain, age 71, resident of The Dalles, Ore., passed away on February 2, 2021. He will be laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Barbara L. Stephenson, Frances Lorraine Rogers

Barbara L. Stephenson, age 80, resident of The Dalles, passed away on February 8, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Frances Lorraine Rogers, age 92, resident of Dufur, Ore., passed away on February 8, 2021. Frances is preceded in death by her beloved husband Emsley Woodruff Rogers and will be laid to rest next to him in a graveside service 10:00 Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Dufur Cemetery. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Gene Arthur Chapman

Gene Arthur Chapman, age 86, resident of The Dalles, previously of Camas Valley, Ore., passed away February 4, 2021. He will be laid to rest in a private service at the Chapman Family Cemetery in Camas Valley. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Bryan Forrest Peters

Bryan Forrest Peters, age 51, of Wasco, Ore., passed away at his home on January 31, 2021. The family is planning a memorial service for the near future, please check Spencer, Libby & Powell's website for Service information as it will be posted when a date & time have been decided upon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Harlan Leslie Sparks

Harlan Leslie Sparks, age 94, resident of The Dalles, Ore., passed away on January 27, 2021. His final resting place is next to his beloved wife at Klickitat County Cemetery in White Salmon Washington. Spencer, Libby & Powell in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Harold Edward Captain

Harold Edward Captain, 84, of The Dalles, Ore., died on January 23, 2021, at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. His ashes will be sent to the Shawnee Tribe in Oklahoma. Neptune Cremation Services of Happy Valley, Ore., is in charge of arrangements.