Death Notice: Tiffany Lynn Vorce

Tiffany Lynn Vorce, age 30, resident of Dufur, Oregon passed away June 27, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: William Gary Harvey, Michael Phearson

William Gary Harvey, age 78, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away June 25, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Michael Phearson, age 79, resident of Tygh Valley, Oregon passed away june 21, 2021. Arrangements are pending and in the care of Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home.

Death Notice: Tim Leroy Marlow

Tim Leroy Marlow, age 58, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away June 19, 2021. Arrangements are pending and in the care of Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home.

Death Notice: Jenny Blake

Jenny Blake, age 44, passed away June 5, 2021. Arrangements are pending and in the care of Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home.

Obituary: Robert "Bob" Irish

Robert Edgar Irish, 68 years old passed away June 14, 2021 in Hood River, Oregon. He was born in Portland Oregon on November 8, 1952 to parents George and Virginia (Brunell) Irish. The family moved to New Jersey in 1967 where he graduated Ramsey high school in 1971.

He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1972 and toured in Spain and Turkey as an aircraft mechanic. After his honorable discharge in 1976 he went on to become an ASE certified auto mechanic specializing in automatic transmissions. Later on in life He studied IT at Portland Community college and Portland State University.

Bob loved motorcycles and bought his first Harley while serving overseas. He was also a huge Denver Broncos fan, an avid movie buff and loved to cook. He will be missed by close family members and friends alike.

Death Notices: Newton Barber, Joan Page, Gordon Mee

Newton Barber passed away on June 11, 2021 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center. Newton was born on July 29, 1936 and was 84 years of age at the time of his passing.

Viola Joan Page died June 11, 2021, at her home in Hood River, Oregon. Joan was born on Feb. 20, 1932, and was 89 years of age at the time of her passing.

Gordon Mee passed away June 14, 2021 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon. Gordon was born February 15, 1937 and was 84 years of age at the time of his passing. He is survived by son Gordon J. Mee, sisters Donna Hackler, Mary Batty, Dora Mee, and his companion Dorene Nuttman. Memorial Donations to be sent to Home at Last.

Obituary: Cynthia "Cindy" Christante

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann (Heisler) Christante, age 70, passed away June 11th, 2021 in The Dalles, Oregon. She was born on October 14th, 1950 in The Dalles, Oregon to Celia (Hood) Heisler and Robert Heisler.

She graduated from Dufur High School in 1968, and graduated from the University of Oregon in 1972 with a degree in Journalism.

She married Larry Christante in 1972 and together they raised three daughters. Cindy achieved her dream of owning and operating her own portrait photography studio in Austin, TX called Natural Impressions Photography for nearly 30 years.

In retirement, she and Larry moved back to the Pacific Northwest to be near family and friends after several years of adventure in their travel trailer. She continued to pursue her love of creativity and nature, and they built their forever home with a view of Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge.

She is survived by her husband Larry and their three daughters; Dara Christante and Joel Metcalfe with their children Liana and Corinne; Kira and Cam Kelley with their children Anna and Jensen; Maari Christante. She had close cousins, sister-and-brother-in-laws, and longtime friends whom she loved dearly. Cindy was preceded in death by her Mom and Dad.

No formal memorial service is being planned. In lieu of flowers or gifts, in her memory please be kind and love one another; share laughs, share snacks and find peace in your heart.

Obituary: Charles "Chuck" Peterson

Charles “Chuck” Nels Peterson was born August 31, 1946 in Eads, Colorado to Verna Carol (Briley) Immer and Everett Immer. (Everett was who raised Chuck, he did not have a relationship with his biological father.) Chuck passed away on June 11, 2021 at OHSU from health complications related to his service as a Marine. At the age of 17, Chuck enlisted with the United States Marine Corp where he served 4 years active duty, 2 of those years in Vietnam and then spent another 2 years as a reserve. Chuck obtained rank of Corporal, was an expert rifleman and a machine gunner. Chuck was very proud of his service to the United States of America, as he should be.

After his discharge from the military, Chuck met the love of his life; Vicki Shertzer. Chuck and Vicki married July 29, 1967 and enjoyed 54 years of marriage. Chuck and Vicki lived in Seal Beach, California until they moved to Hood River in 1980. Chuck and Vicki moved back to California then to Beaverton for a short while before finding themselves back in the Hood River Valley. Family was very important to Chuck. Being closer to his kids, grandkids and siblings was the driving force in Chuck and Vicki returning “home” to the Hood River Valley where Chuck resided until his death.

Chuck began a lifelong career in the concrete industry after his service time. Chuck worked in the trade in Southern California until him and his family moved to Hood River where he started his company “Chuck Peterson Concrete”. Chuck’s son’s both worked for the company, learning from their dad. Chuck passed on his work ethics and his concrete expertise to the boys who both went on to become contractors. Chuck worked with Jason until 2 months prior to his passing. On “pour days” you would find Chuck running the chute and yelling at the “kids”. Chuck loved to pass along his knowledge to anybody that wanted to learn.

Chuck never met a child that he did not like. He had a way with kids that was remarkable. Chuck loved children. You could find him entertaining all the kids at any function. Chuck was known for shenanigans such as the train robberies with the Mount Hood Railroad, wearing tinfoil hat and cape while running down the road during hunting season or just making noises and faces to get kids to laugh. Chuck made phenomenal spaghetti! He would cook it by the gallons for the wrestling team fundraiser, selling any extra in take home containers.

If you never tried his spaghetti, you missed something amazing. Good thing he passed his recipe on to his son Jason! Very seldom did you ever see Chuck without his trusty sidekicks of Opie and Ebert. His 2 dogs went everywhere with him!

When Chuck was not working you could usually find him in the mountains hunting, camping or mining for gold or along the river fishing. While living in California, Chuck and Vicki spent most weekends on the dunes; dune duggying. Chuck and his sons went on several hunts in British Columbia, Canada and in true “Chuckers” fashion, made lifelong friends with the guides. Those were very treasured memories and friendships for Chuck.

Chuck was preceded in death by his Parents Verna and Evertt Immer and his brother “Mick” Peterson. Chuck is survived by his wife Vicki (Shertzer) Peterson, Sons; Chuck Jr (Trisha) Peterson, Jason (Tiffany) Peterson, Grandchildren Billie (Robert) Frasier, Chas Peterson, Nikole (Hans) Peterson, Brie Peterson, Juan Hernandez-Peterson and Great Grand-daughter Kella “Dink” Frasier. Chuck is also survived by his sister Beverly Immer and brother; Vince Immer and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Chuck had many “family” members that were not blood relatives but that never mattered to Chuck. If you were a friend, you were family!

Death Notice: Steven Bausch,

Steven Gale Bausch passed away on June 9, 2021, at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon. Steven was born on February 24, 1941, and was 80 years of age at the time of his passing.

Obituary: John Harold Lundell

John Harold Lundell

John Harold Lundell

“Life is a team sport played in many different arenas.” It involves tremendous support from, and to, family, friends, church and community.   

John Harold Lundell was a life-long resident of The Dalles, and he invested his time and talents in those many different arenas, which included the plumbing contractor business he built with his father, service to the City of The Dalles as councilman and mayor, and his passions for music and local history.  He exemplified kindness and service above self. He loved his wife, Donna, who passed away unexpectedly in 2008, his children Kim (Dan Boldt) and Chris (Charlie Houmard), granddaughters Elise (Nat Woodsmith) and Alexa (Garrett Schmidt), great-granddaughter Fern Woodsmith, sister Marilyn Urness, the Oregon Ducks, fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, Twinkies, and anything by Ludwig van Beethoven.

He felt blessed in so many ways!  And he was very modest about his accomplishments – among them: in the 1953 Oregon High School Basketball Tournament he was named to the First Team All-State and had the most points scored in the tournament; he was instrumental in the preservation and transportation of the Anderson homestead to the Fort Dalles Museum complex; he was awarded  The Dalles’ Community Service award; he served the Oregon Mayors Association as president; he was appointed to the Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee;  he was the Cherry Festival Grand Marshall with his Cherry Sweetheart granddaughter Alexa; he was chosen as Wasco County Pioneer Man of the Year; and he had three published books on local history.

John was born October 23, 1935, to Harold and Beulah (Davis) Lundell in The Dalles, where he graduated from high school in 1953.  He graduated from the University of Oregon, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta, in 1957.  Married his childhood sweetheart, Donna Lee, in 1955.  They were married 53 wonderful years! He passed away in his sleep on June 13, 2021.  At this time, due to COVID, there are no plans for a public memorial service. The family will have a private burial service, and thanks the staff at The Springs at Mill Creek memory care unit and Heart of Hospice for their kindness and care.  If you would like to honor John’s memory, donations to the Zion Lutheran Trust Fund, the Discovery Center, or Fort Dalles Museum would be lovingly appreciated.

We will always cherish his memory in our hearts.  Please remember John, with a smile, whenever you hear something by Beethoven!  

Death Notice: Dennis Donald Ross

Dennis Donald Ross, age 81, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away June 11, 2021. Services with Military Honors will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Darin Craig Roberts

Darin Craig Roberts, age 56, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away at a local hospital on June 10, 2021. At his request, there will be no services. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: John Harold Lundell

John Harold Lundell

John Harold Lundell, age 85, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away June 13, 2021.

Graveside services are planned for 11 a.m. Saturday July 3, 2021 at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, 1100 18th St., The Dalles, Oregon.

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

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John Lundell was interviewed in 2010 on CGN7 Hood River on the Localite. Click video below.

Death Notice: Fetiipopo I'aulualo Jr.

Fetiipopo I'aulualo Jr., age 60, resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away June 13, 2021. Viewing/visitation is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021, and Funeral 9 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2021, at Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall. Burial will follow at noon at I.O.O.F. Cemetery 1100 18th St., The Dalles, OR. Spencer Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Lester E. Hazen

Lester E. Hazen, age 94, resident of Happy Valley, Oregon, previously of The Dalles, Oregon passed away June 10, 2021. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Lynchwood Church of God, 3818 SE 174th Ave., Portland, OR 97236. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Friday June 25, 2021, at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, 2565 Three Mile Road, The Dalles, OR 97058, all are welcome. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Memorial Service: Joanne C. LaDoux on June 19th

Memorial Service for Joanne C. LaDoux will be held on June 19, 2021, at 1 pm at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1222 W. 10th St., The Dalles. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Raquel Enriquez Marquez

Raquel Enriquez Marquez

Raquel Enriquez Marquez

Raquel Enriquez Marquez passed away June 8th, 2021 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. Raquel was born March 24, 1968 and was 53 years of age at the time of her passing.

Services are planned as follows for Raquel;
A time to gather, watch a special tribute video, visit with family & pray Rosary 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m.), Thursday, June 10th, 2021 at Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Catholic Funeral Mass
1:00 p.m., Friday, June 11th, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1501 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Graveside Urn Committal
1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 1225 Tucker Road, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

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

Obituary: Fredrick 'Ray' Raymond Edwards

Fredrick Raymond Edwards

Fredrick Raymond Edwards

Fredrick Raymond Edwards, known as "Ray," passed peacefully through the veil on Friday, June 4, 2021, at his home in Hood River with his family by his side. He was 84 years old. On June 26, 1936, Ray was born to James Theodore and Anne Elizabeth (Hammer) Edwards in Huston, Idaho. Ray was their second child; his brother James was six years older. When Ray was two and a half years old, his little sister Sylvia was born. He adored her.

At four years of age Ray would ride on a horse to school with his brother, James, and return home with the horse. Later the same day, he would ride the horse back to school to pick up James. In 1940 Ray's mother moved to Hood River; Ray traveled back and forth from Idaho to Hood River, half-time with father and half-time with mother. When Ray was in grade school in Idaho, he spent time working at the Auction House and his dad's riding academy. He enjoyed riding his horse to the movie theater. Ray’s mother remarried and had three more children: Jerry, Bill, and Julie Winheim. He loved little ones then and throughout his life. As a teenager, Ray worked for Edwards & Sons Logging Company in Idaho with his dad and brother, James. Ray played football while attending Hood River High School. After a football injury, he became the school photographer. Ray was very talented and taught a photography class in high school. He also helped design and take most of the photographs for the school yearbooks.

Ray met Nancy Califf at the roller-skating rink at Barret School. Ray was quite the show-off, and he boldly asked Nancy, “Why haven’t I ever seen you here before?”. The rest is history. Ray and Nancy continued to date through high school, and then got married on Halloween, October 31, 1954, in White Salmon, Washington. He teased her about using her broomstick instead of the car to go on their honeymoon. They lived in an apartment in Hood River while Ray went to work for Sun Publishing Company. Nancy would proudly make her husband breakfast every morning. He would eat it, then throw it up on the way to work. He didn’t have the heart to tell her eating breakfast made him sick. After roughly three months of this, he finally had to tell her, “I cannot eat breakfast.” They soon had three children: Fred, born 1955; Judy, born 1956; and Nancilee, born 1957. They moved to Avalon Drive where he lived throughout his life.

In 1956, Ray participated in training at Smith Corona to learn to fix typewriters. Then in 1960, he went to a trade school to learn New Edge Litho plate printing. By 1962, Ray worked for the Hood River News and started his own business, Ray's Typewriter Service, where he sold and repaired typewriters. Their fourth child, Sandra, was born that same year. He worked long hours at his two jobs. Still, he always had the time and energy to take his family on adventures: fishing, camping, the Portland Zoo, OMSI, and, if nothing else, always a Sunday drive in the mountains after church and before watching the family's favorite show, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. He loved spending time with his family and teaching them the value of hard work. Ray made everything FUN! Together they would cut and stack wood, paint the house, plant and weed the garden, and pick fruit in the fall. He could fix anything and passed his abilities on to his children. He taught his family to be do-it-yourselfers and to have a strong work ethic. They went on great family vacations traveling and camping: The Oregon Caves, Redwoods, Vancouver B.C., Cannon Beach, Crater Lake, and many more lakes and reservoirs.

In 1967, Ray received the contract to service Hood River County and Klickitat County school typewriters. He was the leader, but it was a family affair. Everyone pitched in to help. Ray’s fifth child, Jason, was born in 1973, completing the family. The years 1973 - 1978 were a busy and expensive time with teenagers in and out of the house, four graduations, three church missions, and three weddings. Then in 1986, Ray’s home on Avalon Drive burned to the ground. It was a time for much growth and new beginnings. In May of 1989, Ray took his family to the Seattle, Washington Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be sealed together as a family. Ray served faithfully in the church as a stake missionary, Sunday School president, Elder’s Quorum president, and temple ordinance worker at the Portland Oregon Temple.

Ray is survived by his wife, Nancy, and his children: Fredrick (Anna-Kare) Edwards of Kaysville, Utah; Judy (James) Moses of Pinegrove, Oregon; Nancilee Edwards of Odell, Oregon; Sandra Edwards and Jason Edwards of Hood River, Oregon. He has 20 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Sylvia Shaw, Bill Winheim, and Julie Sim.

A service for Ray will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1825 May St, Hood River, OR 97031) on Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.

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: Ronald Wayne Morgan, Jr.

Ronald Wayne Morgan, Jr. passed away on June 2, 2021 in Parkdale, Oregon. Ron was born on Dec. 30, 1968 and 52 years of age at the time of his passing.

A committal service for Ron is tentatively planned for 1:00 P.M., Monday, July 12th, 2021 at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.

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: Robert Lee Brenden

Robert Lee Brenden, age 72, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away June 9, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.