Death Notice: David Eugene Ollikkala

David Eugene Ollikkala passed away on July 5, 2021 at his home in The Dalles. David was born on April 27, 1959, and was 62 years old at the time of his passing.

Death Notice: Helen Dye Goss

Helen “Faye” Dye-Goss passed away on July 5, 2021 at her home in Hood River. Helen was born on September 21, 1932, and was 88 years old at the time of her passing.
A memorial service for Helen will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Hood River Church of Christ (1512 Tucker Rd, Hood River, OR, 97031).

Death Notice: David Eugene Ollikkala

David Eugene Ollikkala passed away at age 62, on July 5th. A memorial/ celebration of life will be on Saturday, July 31. At 3:00 p.m. at Rivers of Grace Church 1122 Oak St. in The Dalles, Oregon.

Death Notice: Melvin G. Thornburg

Melvin G. Thornburg, age 79, a resident of Dallesport, Wa., passed away at his home on June 29, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Donald "Don" Owen

Donald “Don” Owen passed away July 5, 2021 in Hood River, Oregon. Don was born April 1, 1928 and was 93 years of age at the time of his passing.

Obituary: Justin Su

Justin Alexander Mei Shen Su passed away July 4, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.
Justin was born August 27, 1979 and was 41 years of age at the time of his passing.
Justin’s unexpected death only a few months after his father’s passing leaves much heartache with family.

Death Notices: Carl Alvin Barnett, Brian Allan Franks

Carl Alvin Barnett, age 96, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away July 7, 2021. Viewing/visitation is scheduled for 8 a.m.- 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home, burial to follow at 11 a.m. at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery 1100 18th Street, The Dalles, Oregon. A memorial service will be held that afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Maupin American Legion Hall, 311 Deschutes Avenue, Maupin, Oregon.

Brian Allan Franks, age 57, resident of Deer Park, Washington passed away July 7, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Jesslyn Alan Spino, Shane Dustin Brace, Larry Vincent George

Jesslyn Alan Spino, age 61, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 9, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 5 PM July 12, 2021, at Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall. Burial Service will be the following day, July 13, 2021, at Wish-Yum Cemetery, Dallesport, Washington.

Shane Dustin Brace, age 46, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 5, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powel website once finalized.

Larry Vincent George, age 80, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 7, 2021. He will be laid to rest in a private service at Willamette National Cemetery. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Varryl Margaret Creel

Varryl Margaret Creel, age 89, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away July 4, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Celebration of Life set for Jeffrey Cunningham Krier

Jeffrey Cunningham Krier

March 24, 1950 – March 22, 2021

A Celebration of Life service will be held for Jeff Krier on Tuesday, August 10, 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1805 Minnesota St., The Dalles, OR.

All are welcome.  

Link to obituary.

Death Notice: Linda Marie Girtz

Linda Marie Girtz, age 66, resident of Tygh Valley, Oregon passed away July 2, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Margaret "Marge" Anderson, Michael "Mike" Nash Kennedy

Margaret “Marge” Pauline Anderson passed away July 4th, 2021 in Hood River, Oregon. Marge was born July 13, 1938 and was 82 years of age at the time of her passing.
Services are planned for 1:00 p.m., Sunday, July 11th, 2021 at Anderson's Tribute Center

Michael “Mike” Nash Kennedy passed away July 3, 2021 at his home in Hood River, Oregon surrounded by family. Mike was born January 1, 1945 at was 76 at the time of his passing.

Obituary: Allen Moore

Allen Earl Moore passed away at his Hood River home on July 1, 2021. Allen was born June 5, 1926 in Hood River, Oregon to Earl and Mary (Whitecotton) Moore. He joined older sister Georgiana. His brother Lee and sister Louise later joined the family. Other than short stints in Usk WA, Portland OR, and military service, Allen had lived on Lacey Drive nearly all his life. Maybe not the same house, but on Lacey Drive.

Allen attended Pine Grove School and graduated from Hood River High School in June of 1944. October 19, 1944 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the 5th Marine Division during WWII and later in the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War being honorably discharged January 26, 1952 with the rank of Sergeant. On April 4, 1948 Allen married Clara June Hunziker at the Pine Grove Church. They welcomed their family of Patrick, Bruce and Elizabeth over the next eight years. They have nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson (and another on the way).

Allen worked in the family orchard beginning at an early age, helping out wherever he could. When his parents retired in the early 1970’s Allen and June along with Pat, Bruce and Beth acquired their interest in Moore Orchards, Inc. Following in Earl and Mary’s footsteps, all of them continued the family tradition of being active members of the Pine Grove Community, Hood River County as well as the State of Oregon.

Allen started his volunteer and service career early on as a member of the Pine Grove Grange where he was actively involved for over 70 years. Benefits from his service were garnered by the Hood River County School Board, Hood River County Fair Board, Oregon Fair Commission, Mid-Columbia Production Credit Association, Interstate Production Credit Association, Oregon State Fair and Exposition, Hood River Supply Association, Crystal Springs, Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District, Hood River County Chamber of Commerce and Pine Grove Methodist Church Board of Trustees. He served as President of the Oregon Horticulture Society and served as a Hood River County Commissioner from 1986 to 1994.

Allen was recognized as a leader in the tree fruit industry with awards from the Hood River Grower-Shippers (Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers), he was inducted into the Oregon Agriculture Co-operative Hall of Fame, Oregon State University Diamond Pioneer Agriculture Achievement Registry and in 1989 Allen, June and family received recognition as the Oregon Outstanding Farm Family awarded by the Oregon Farm Bureau.

Allen is survived by his three children and their spouses, Patrick and Sue Moore, Bruce and Lynn Moore, and Beth and Matt Peters all of Hood River; his sister Louise Rickman of Wenatchee WA; his grandchildren Shanna Spring (James), Reka Sieverkropp (Tom), Tera Lindquist (Mike), Julie Dillingham (Josh), Jake Moore (Carrie), Jason Moore, Justin Moore (Erika), Alise Greening (Kyle) and Brian Peters (Danyelle); his great-grandchildren Michael Spring; Ryan, Austin (Alexus) and Weston Sieverkropp; Samantha and Miya Lindquist; Bailey Hammel (Phil), Gracee and Kloee Dillingham; Leona Foster; Maddie and Luke Peters; Koen and Makayla Moore; and his great-great grandchild Apollo Sieverkropp.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife June, sister Georgiana Sheirbon, brother Lee Moore, and great-grandson Wyatt Smith.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Hood River Valley Adult Center, Hospice of the George or a charity of your choice.

A viewing will take place from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Anderson's Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031).

A graveside service will held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Pine Gove Butte Cemetery (2687 Van Horn Drive, Hood River, OR, 97031).

Death Notice: Aaron Guzman

Aaron Guzman passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2021 at in Hood River, Oregon. Aaron was born on August 30, 2001 and was 19 years of age at the time of his passing.

Obituary: Jennifer "Jean" Rozak Anderson

Jennifer “Jean” Anderson passed away June 22nd, 2021 at her home in Hood River, Oregon with family by her side. Jean was born July 11th, 1937 and was 83 years of age at the time of her passing.

Jean, a coalminers’ daughter and the fifth child born in Marianna, Pennsylvania to Mary and Chester Rozak. She was born at home next door to her future husband, Alan. Jean and Alan “Andy” often walked to elementary school together and on hot summer nights played hide & seek (often hiding behind the same bush).

In September of 1951, Jean at the age of 14 moved to San Jose, California with her family. Andy enlisted in the army in June of 1953 and while in basic training he received a letter from Jean and they corresponded for the next three years. Three weeks after his discharge Andy drove cross country arriving on Jean’s 19th birthday and on January 19th, 1957 they married in Las Vegas, Nevada. To their union, Jean and Andy had three children; Jodi, Steve and Debbie.

Jean and Andy loved to travel making many car and airplane trips back to Pennsylvania, took many cruises and have visited six continents. While being a homemaker and mother she worked in secretarial positions and retired from Sprint in 1992. Jean was a member of the Red Hat group and a volunteer at WAAM since it opened in 2007. She also volunteered at Westside Elementary school for a number of years.

Jean is survived by her husband Andy, daughter Jodi (Steve) Slabaugh from Denton, Texas, Debbie (Jeff) Reiser from Milwaukie, Oregon, daughter in law Terri Anderson from Hillsboro, Oregon, grandchildren Kevin Slabaugh from The Colony, Texas, Stephanie Martin from Savannah, Texas, Eric Anderson from Aloha, Oregon, Alex Anderson from Aloha, Oregon and Austin Anderson from Portland, Oregon, and Ryan Reiser from Brightwood, Oregon. She is preceded in death by her son, Steve Anderson (2013).

Details for a time to celebrate Jean’s life and mourn her passing will be announced later. A private committal service was held at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.

Memorials are encouraged to be made in Jean’s name to WAAAM (Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum).

Death Notices: Donald Bales, Mary Hoke, Alice Pierson

Donald Bales passed away on June 21, 2021 at his home in Hood River, Oregon. Donald was born on September 20, 1948 and was 72 years of age at the time of His passing.

Mary Marcline Hoke passed away June 24th, 2021 while traveling at Bozeman, Montana. Mary was born January 10, 1941 and was 80 years of age at the time of her passing.

Alice Pierson passed away on June 29, 02021 in Hood River, Oregon. Alice was born on March 30, 1941 and was 80 years of age at the time of her passing.

Obituary: Jackson Maita

Jackson David Maita
December 14, 2004 – June 20, 2021

Jackson’s untimely death leaves much heartache amongst family and friends. Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center

Death Notices: Ronald Roy Beliel, Rick Allen Bryant, Joseph Dean Bryant, Donald Ray Bearden

Donald Ray Bearden, age 58, resident of Happy Valley Oregon passed away June 30, 2021, near Maupin, Oregon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Ronald Roy Beliel, age 74, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away June 29, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Rick Allen Bryant, age 62, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away June 28, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Joseph Dean Bryant, age 64, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away July 2, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Enrique "Kike" Sosa

Enrique “Kike” Carranza Sosa passed away June 20, 2021 in Hood River, Oregon. Enrique was born on June 4, 2000 and was 21 years of age at the time of his passing.

A view was for Enrique was held 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Anderson’s Tribute Center and his funeral mass was held 10:00 am, Friday, June 25, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (1501 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR, 97031).

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.

Enrique “Kike” Carranza Sosa falleció el 20 de Junio de 2021 en Hood River, Oregon. Enrique nació el 4 de Junio de2000 y tenía 21 años de edad cuando falleció.

Un tiempo de velación para Enrique fue de 3:00 – 8:00 pm, jueves, 24 de junio de 2021 en Anderson’s Tribute Center y su misa fúnebre a las 10:00 am, viernes, 25 de junio de 2021 en la iglesia católica St. Mary’s (1501 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR, 97031).

Obituary: Clair Dale Taylor

Clair Dale Taylor

January 2, 1932 - June 26, 2021

Clair Dale Taylor passed peacefully into Heaven on June 26, 2021. During his 89 years on Earth he was known by most as Dale, but those whom he loved the most called him dad, or papa, and best yet, Grandpapa. 

Dale was born on January 2, 1932 in The Dalles, Oregon to Lloyd V. and Emma S. Taylor. He graduated from The Dalles High School in 1950 and joined the National Guard. Dale married Linda Marlene Stoop, his childhood sweetheart, whom he met in sixth grade at Joseph G. Wilson Elementary. Linda passed away in 1986 after 35 years of marriage. 

In his life, Dale spent countless hours operating heavy machinery. He worked with the Oregon State Highway Department constructing the new freeway from Hood River to The Dalles. He also worked his grandfather’s wheat ranch on 15 Mile before becoming Street Superintendent for the City of The Dalles. In 1964, just after the major flood, Dale purchased his 955H Track Loader and built T&M Excavation Company. That same excavator now sits proudly near his home on Mill Creek, but in its prime, it built many streets and roads in The Dalles and Hood River.  It excavated land for new homes and businesses and cleared many orchards for growers all around the gorge. The worn handles, shaped perfectly to fit his hands, show why he was known as an “excavating magician.” He never lost his touch operating big machinery. During the spring of 2020, he was thrilled to help his grandson pioneer new roads and prep areas for new cherry trees. 

Dale spent twenty summers at the log home he built in Alaska. He loved fishing for salmon on the Kenai River, clamming for razors in the Cook Inlet, and catching halibut out of the Pacific. He held dear the many friends he met during his summers in Alaska. He also greatly enjoyed hunting The Blue Mountains. He hunted there for over 50 years, and in 2017 he drew the Mt. Emily bull tag which he filled surrounded by a camp full of proud and happy family and friends. 

There wasn’t a day in his life that he wasn’t doing what he loved to do. He loved being around people and spent time doing things he enjoyed such as watching his great-grandchildren play baseball, building rock walls by hand around his home, and tending to his garden. He lived his life with hope, love, and a determination to “keep going”. His kind, friendly smile will be missed, but will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved him. His soul is now free to dance with loved ones in Heaven, operate air-conditioned equipment, and fish rivers overflowing with salmon.  

Dale is survived by his son, Scott Taylor (April) and daughter Joni Tenneson (William). His grandchildren Jared Taylor (Stephanie), Jeffrey Taylor, Hailey Elliott (Shane), and Andrew Tenneson (Samantha) as well as his many great-grandchildren, Preston, Scotty, Matthew, Kellen, Easton, William, Camden, and Andie. He is also survived by his long-time friend Winnie Westland Milby, and his loyal dog, Sadie. 

Service for Dale will be held at 10 am on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Spencer, Libby, and Powell funeral home in The Dalles, Oregon.