Death Notice: James Joseph Booth, 80, of Dufur

James Joseph Booth, age 80, resident of Dufur, Oregon passed away July 23, 2021. Private graveside services will be held at Friend Cemetery, Friend, Oregon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Funeral Announcement: Edwin Fred Anghilante

Edwin Fred Anghilante was born on August 11, 1942, in St. Louis, MO and passed away on November 28, 2020. A Mass and graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on Aug 6th, 2021 at St. Peters Catholic Church, 1222 West 10th Street, The Dalles, Or.

Death Notice: Mary Jane Arestad

Mary Jane Arestad, age 97, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 19, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once finalized.

Death Notice: Michelle Lee Harmon

Michelle Lee Harmon, age 46, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away July 18, 2021, at home surrounded by her family and friends. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Gordon Mee

Gordon Mee

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, Gordan J. Mee; daughter, Sandra Brower; sisters, Donna Hackler, Mary Batty, Dora Mee and his companion Dorine Nuttman.

Services are planned for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 31, 2021, at First Christian Church (909 Court St, The Dalles, Oregon  97058).

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Home at Last in The Dalles c/o 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.

Funeral Services for Phyllis Ellen Hart

Phyllis Ellen Hart, age 84, resident of North Bend, Washington, passed away June 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, August 6, 2021 at Dufur Christian Church, 315 Harrison St., Dufur, Oregon ( the Church she and her beloved husband Jack were married in 1959); burial committal will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery/Parklawn, 2565 Three Mile Rd., The Dalles, Oregon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Sherri Fern Hill

Sherri Fern Hill, age 75, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 17, 2021. Services will be held at a later date in Fosil, Oregon, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell website once finalized.

Death Notice: Roger Columbus Dick Sr.

Roger Columbus Dick Sr., age 72, resident of Toppenish, Washington, passed away July 16, 2021. Services have been held and burial was at Beavert Cemetery, Pine Springs, Washington. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Bobbie Lee Ward

Bobbie Lee Ward, age 93, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 12, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Betty Laura (Jackson) Sholl

     Betty Laura (Jackson) Sholl, long-time resident of The Dalles, Oregon, died in her sleep on July 13, 2021, at Flagstone Senior Living in The Dalles. She was 94.

     Betty and her twin, Dorothy, were born January 10, 1927, in Lansing, Michigan to parents Frederic and Mary Jackson, joining older siblings Helen and Arthur. On February 27, 1927, Betty was baptized as a child of God at Emmanuel First Lutheran Church in Lansing, Michigan, and then later, around age 13, was confirmed in her Lutheran faith and received her first Holy Communion. After completing her education, she and Dorothy worked at the Lansing State Police Department.

     On September 20, 1950, Betty married Maurice (Maury) Sholl in Lansing. In their early years, they lived in Ohio, where their four children were born. In 1957, the young family moved cross-country to the Tieton Ranger Station near White Pass, Washington. Moves followed to Portland, Oregon in 1967 then, finally to The Dalles in 1973. In 2006, after 55 years of love and adventure, Maury died. Betty continued

her life journey with the support of her loving family.

     Betty, a devoted wife, mother, and master homemaker had wide-ranging interests and legendary determination. Betty was blessed with impressive skills in quilting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, applique, and wallpapering and won numerous blue ribbons at the Wasco County Fair. She gardened, canned, decorated, created a welcoming home and enjoyed entertaining. Memories of luscious pot roasts, corn pudding, homemade pies and other delicacies will linger in the minds of those who sat around her table. She enjoyed extensive travels with Maury and was always ready to make a puzzle, play board games, savor a glass of wine and indulge herself with some chocolate. Betty's faith guided her throughout her lifetime – she loved her church. She was head cook at church camp for many years, which she loved. She and Maury were on the planning committee for the current Bethany Lutheran Church. Following strict parameters, Betty hand-stitched and embroidered all the

altar paraments which are used every Sunday. She loved singing in the choir, was famous for her sauerkraut and sausage at church pot-lucks and loved supplying roses from her garden to adorn the altar.

     Betty and Maury joined The Dalles Country Club in 1974 developing lifetime friendships. Betty volunteered at Mid-Columbia Medical Center for 45 years. After years as a regular member of The Dalles Chamber of Commerce, Betty was named an honorary lifetime member in 2008. She also generously supported numerous local causes.

     Betty was preceded in death by her husband, parents, all her siblings,in-laws, and grandson Ryan Sholl.

     She is survived by her children, Daniel A. Sholl of Guanajuato, Mexico, Margaret E. Atchison and husband Kim of The Dalles, Jeanne A. Tindall and husband Scott of Albany, Oregon, Gwendolyn J. Sholl and Karin Jackson of Corvallis, Oregon; grandchildren, Felix Herrada and wife Laurel, Gresham, Oregon, Camille Sarder and husband Mahmud, New York, New York, Natasha Pineda and husband Jose, Anchorage, Alaska, Rory Sholl, Portland, Oregon, Evan Michaels and wife Kelly, Andover, Massachusetts, Keith Michaels and wife Kyung-hwa, Ephraim, Utah, Vanessa Michaels, Denver, Colorado; great grandchildren, William and Natalie Herrada, Eva, Aden and Adrian Sarder, Sofia and

Cruz Pineda, Micaila and Lorelei Michaels, and Sebin Michaels.

      Public viewing will be available at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home on Friday, July 30th from 2:00-6:00 PM, the funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 31st at 10:00 AM at Bethany Lutheran Church, 2323 E. 12th St., The Dalles, Oregon, graveside committal will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery/ Parklawn Cemetery, 2565 Three Mile Road, The Dalles, Oregon.

     A luncheon back at the church will follow the burial.  All are welcome to gather at Betty's home at the close of events at 2625 E. 15th, The Dalles, Oregon.

     In lieu of flowers, Betty requested remembrances be made to Bethany Lutheran Church Building Fund, a cause dear to both her and Maury.

Death Notice: Edith Marcella "Sally" Graff

Edith Marcella “Sally” Graff passed away on July 16, 2021 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon. Sally was born on December 22, 1933 and was 87 years of age at the time of her passing.

Death Notice: William "Bill" Davis

William “Bill” Davis passed away July 6, 2021 in Hood River, Oregon. Bill was born November 20, 1931 and was 89 years of age at the time of his passing.

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.