Obituary: Jack Meads

Jack Meads, born June 1, 1928 in Klickitat, Washington passed away on January 29, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. He moved to Minnesota at age 3 and then moved back to Klickitat in 1943 where he finished high school.

Jack married Doris Ann in 1947. They raised three children together in Klickitat.  He worked at the power plant after graduation in 1946.  He started in the cut up plant and then to the sawmill.  Jack moved to clean up at the plant followed by being the engineer and eventually Chief Engineer, retiring at the age of 59.

Jack and Doris Ann moved to White Salmon, Washington in 1985.  Doris Ann passed away in 2015 after 68 years of marriage to Jack.

Jack moved to Hood River, Oregon, and met Lynn Grossman, they married in 2016.  Their life together was cut short when Lynn passed away in December of 2020.

Jack was a very active person, enjoying hunting and fishing.  He also likes to travel and his trips included; Alaska, Scotland, Hawaii, Europe, and of course throughout the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Jack will truly be missed by all.

A service of committal is planned for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 at The Dalles I.O.O.F Three Mile Cemetery (Three Mile County Road, The Dalles, Oregon). 

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: Letha Buchanan

Letha Marilyn Buchanan, born January 28, 1940 passed away on July 29, 2021 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital of Hood River, Oregon. Letha was 81 at the time of her passing.

A private service of committal was held at 12noon, Saturday, August 1, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.

Obituary: Margaret Joyanne Hidek

Margaret Joyanne Hidek

Margaret Joyanne Hidek was born on March 27th, 1947, in Los Angeles.  She and her mother, Dorothy tragically lost Joy's father in a fire when she was two years old.  She was later adopted by Donald Merchant when he married Dorothy in 1951.  She was joined by two brothers, John and Richard shortly after.  

Joy graduated from West Covina High School in 1964.  She was struck with the loss of her mother, Dorothy in 1967.  Joy attended the University of Arizona where she earned her bachelor's degree in Microbiology.  By this time, her father had relocated to Seattle, Washington and remarried Marian.  Joy enjoyed having two additional siblings in Patrice and Joe.  

Joy married Bill Wright in 1972 in Tacoma, Washington.  The two moved to Toppenish when Bill accepted a position in the lab there.  They welcomed their first child, Jennifer there.  A boy, Jeffrey, was later born prematurely and succumbed to the challenges associated with his condition.  The threesome relocated to The Dalles, Oregon in 1978 and welcomed a daughter, Elizabeth in 1980.  During her time in The Dalles, Joy worked at The Dalles Family Practice as a Medical Technologist. 

She spent many of her days raising her children and helping facilitate all the things that make a small town memorable and welcoming.  Joy was deeply involved with The Dalles Swim Team, Camp Fire, Mid-Columbia Child and Family Center, The Dalles Thespians, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and could be found making the world a better place wherever she went.  

Joy moved to Pendleton, Oregon in 1992.  She later relocated to the bay area and enjoyed time in Los Altos and Saratoga.  She lived in South Lake Tahoe in 2000 while she continued working as a Medical Technologist and completed her MBA.  She moved to Palm Springs in 2004 and later to San Diego to care for her father.  

In 2006, Joy met her soulmate and best friend, Nick Hidek.  The two were introduced by a mutual friend and quickly became inseparable.  In 2008, the two were married.  They were often found visiting their grandchildren, Brody, Brady and Kitt.  Bronwynn and Roslyn later joined the tribe.  The two moved to Fernley, Nevada to be close to the kids in 2016.  

Joy and Nick continued to travel, fly airplanes, quilt, and participate in their grandchildren’s activities.  Joy served on both the Regional and Area board for AYSO in Fernley and was a staple assistant at wrestling and swimming events in northern Nevada.  Joy was an active and dedicated member of PEO, DAR and Fernley Republican Women.  She had begun training for the Episcopal Deaconate. In 2020, when health-related challenges took their toll on Joy, Nick could always be found an arm’s length away holding her hand and stocking the freezer with ice cream for grandkids.  

Joy left us at home on June 29th, 2021, holding the hands of her daughter and husband.  Joy is survived by her mother, Marian Merchant; husband, Nick Hidek; daughter, Jennifer Garrett and husband Tim; Son-in-law, Brandon (Lupe), Lupe; siblings, John (Annie), Rich, Alex, Patti and Joe and many nieces and nephews.  Her grandchildren Brody, Brady, Kitt, Bronwynn, Roslyn and Atticus, will continue to be her greatest treasure.  She will continue to be the Joy of our lives. 

Death Notice: Linda Carol Cochenour

Linda Carol Cochenour, age 72, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 26, 2021. A memorial will be held at a later date, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell website once finalized.

Death Notice: Mary Wilson

Mary Reanne Wilson passed away on July 22, 2021 in The Dalles, Oregon. Mary was born on June 12, 1963 and was 58 years of age at the time of her passing.

Death Notice: Robert Michael Miller

Robert Michael Miller, age 84, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 18, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell website once finalized.

Death Notice: Lacy Lee Ament, 40, Moro

Lacy Lee Ament, age 40, resident of Moro, Oregon passed away July 23, 2021. A Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 7th, 2021, at Wasco Depot Park, with Pastor Bob Stone officiating. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Rhonda Davidson

Rhonda Davidson died July 26, 2021, in The Dalles, Oregon.  Rhonda was born October 8, 1964, and was 56 years of age at the time of her death.  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: 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.