Death Notice: Susan A. Stone

Susan A. Stone passed away October 14, 2021, at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center of Portland, Oregon. Susan was born July 7, 1954, and was 67 at the time of her passing.
Services are pending at this time and will be announced soon.
She is survived by; parents, Audrey and Frank Rose of Salinas, CA; uncle, Don Tevini; husband, Robert Stone; 9 children(6 real, 2 spouses and 1 adopted); 14 grandchildren; and 6 siblings.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center( Funerals • Receptions • Cremations ) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Death Notice: Percy Jensen

Percy Jensen passed away October 12th, 2021 at Bonaventure of Salmon Creek a Retirement Community in Vancouver, Washington. Percy was born August 25, 1928 and was 93 years of age at the time of his passing.   

Services are planned for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 30th, 2021 at Hood River Valley Christian Church (975 Indian Creek Rd, Hood River, Oregon 97031).  Committal Services will be at Idlewilde Mausoleum of Hood River, Oregon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

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Death Notice: Christie Burgess

Christie Burgess passed away October 13, 2021, at her home in Hood River, Oregon surrounded by family. Christie was born July 25, 1943, and was 78 years of age at the time of her passing.  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.  

Obituary: Kurt Schneider

Kurt Schneider

Kurt Schneider

Kurt Schneider of Mt. Hood Parkdale, Oregon passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of October 12th, 2021. 

Kurt was born August 23rd, 1931 in Niederdorf, Switzerland to Arnold and Marie Schneider. He was the youngest of five brothers and sisters who all grew up on the family's dairy farm in the rolling green foothills of the Swiss Alps. Kurt would often ski to the valley floor to attend grammar school and, as a lifelong cyclist, would ride his bike to primary school in the next town over. Later, he biked then rode the train to Zurich where he attended Juventes University of Zurich and met his first wife Helen. They were married in 1960. 

Kurt and Helen moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin from Switzerland in 1961 where Kurt worked for Alan-Bradley as an electrical engineer. He transferred to a branch of Westinghouse in the Bay Area in 1963. Being avid skiers, the couple saw a need for a ski shop and, in 1965, opened what would grow into a successful retail operation called the Swiss Ski Chalet in Hayward, California. In addition to a full rental shop that included soft goods rentals, Kurt was proud that his shop provided customers with cutting-edge ski tuning technology that included the West Coast's first stone ground tune. They expanded the business to include some of the first "ski swaps" in the country and Kurt loved to tell stories from those days.

Kurt was also an adventurous world traveler and passed through the Hood River area to ski at Mt. Hood Meadows in his travels. He fell in love with Mt. Hood and purchased a plot of land in the Upper Valley where he planned to retire and get back to his farming roots. For over 40 years, he worked the land, changing irrigation by hand, cutting and bailing hay, building and maintaining fences, and making infrastructure improvements to his farm almost until his death.  Kurt seemed happiest behind the wheel of a tractor but also enjoyed RV'ing and always owned a sporty European car.  He was a strong hiker, worked as a mountain guide and ski instructor as a young man and loved to spend time outdoors. Most of all, though, he was a farmer and proud that the dairy farm he grew up on in Switzerland continues to be family-owned and operated by Kurt's nephew, Kurt Jr. and great-nephew Daniel. 

Kurt was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Marie; first wife, Helen; and his brothers and sisters Vreneli, Reinhard, Alice and Willie. 

Kurt is survived by his wife, Gabriele, who he and Helen befriended on a Norwegian freighter crossing the Atlantic Ocean in 1964. Kurt and Gabriele maintained their friendship throughout the years that later blossomed to love and were married in 1999. Kurt is also survived by his step-son, Nicholas (Rebekah), his nephew, Kurt Jr. (Sabina), niece, Rosemarie (Roland), and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. 

A memorial service for Kurt is still to be determined but will be announced as soon as possible. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Parkdale Fire Department and/or the Providence Hospice of the Gorge who Kurt called "Angels on Earth".  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.   

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Death Notice: Nelda Mae Williams

Nelda Mae Williams, age 93, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away October 13, 2021. The Family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Donald Leroy

Donald Leroy Judd passed away on October 10, 2021, in Hood River, Oregon.  Donald was born on February 28, 1934, and was 87 years of age at the time of his passing.   

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: Don Nunamaker

Don Nunamaker long-time Hood River resident, real estate broker and pillar in the community passed away October 7, 2021, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. Don was born November 15, 1942, and was 78 years of age at the time of his passing. Services are pending with arrangements 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.

Dorothy Nelle Davidson

Dorothy Nelle Davidson, age 87, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away October 3, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, October 14th at 4 pm in the Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall, 1100 Kelly Avenue, The Dalles, OR 97058. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Susan Elizabeth Lucas

Susan Elizabeth Lucas passed away on October 7, 2021, at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon.  Susan was born on August 22, 1966, and was 55 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.

Death Notice: H. Carl Klindt

H. Carl Klindt, age 97, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away October 5, 2021 at the Oregon Veterans Home. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Corey Thomas

Corey Thomas 

Corey Thomas passed away on September 30 2021 in Hood River, Oregon.  Corey was born in Hood River on December  22, 1964, and was 56 years of age at the time of his passing. 

Corey grew up and attended school in Hood River. He worked in the logging and construction business, loved hunting and fishing. He loved his family and will be missed by all.

Corey is survived by his parents, Dave and Betty (Hankins) Thomas; sister, Donna R. Blouin (Ben) of Hood River; brother, Seth M. Thomas of Hood River; nephews, Nick Nelson, Brandon Nelson, and Vincent Thomas; niece, Julianne Thomas.

Corey is preceded in death by his sister Miranda Thomas in 1977; his grandparents, Stanley Thamas, Tony and Maxine Freitas, Clell and Frances Hankins.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon  97031. 

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Obituary: Jeffrey Bryan Miller

Jeffrey Bryan Miller

Jeffrey Bryan Miller passed away on April 21st, 2019 in Umatilla County near Pendleton, Oregon.  Jeff was born on March 7, 1967, and was 54 years of age at the time of his passing. 

Jeff was born in Portland, Oregon to Kenneth Verdon Miller and Janice Olivia (Monical).  He was born in Portland but spent the majority of his early years in The Dalles, Oregon where his father had moved the family to set up a chiropractic practice.  Jeff was a 1985 graduate of Wahtonka High School.

As kids, Jeff, and the neighborhood kids (including his brother, Craig) enjoyed exploring the wilderness areas near their childhood home and having amazing adventures.  From the beginning, Jeff was always very sensitive and good-natured.  He very much disliked conflict and would be the first to jump in and defuse a dangerous situation before if could spiral out of control.  Jeff loved the TV series Star Trek as a child, and it remained an enduring source of nostalgia during family visits.  Jeff had an extraordinary memory and could remember the names of people and even conversations that occurred decades prior.  He would jokingly refer to his memory as his “memory banks”.  He had a good sense of humor with an appreciation for the wacky and/pr absurd and loved to laugh.

Jeff was a very spiritual person and seemed to know his life path early on.  He developed a strong and personal connection with God and strove to live his life as selflessly as had Jesus.  Very much a live-and-let-live type, Jeff sought to live his own truth unapologetically.

Jeff is survived by his parents, brother, Craig; and four step-sisters, Sandy Byers, Baraga Herman, Karen Martell and Brenda Derryberry.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 at Life in Christ Center ( 3095 Cherry Heights Road, The Dalles, Oregon 97058)

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. 

Death Notice: Pastor Bobby Beauchamp

Pastor Bobby Beauchamp from Parkdale Baptist Church passed away on October 3, 2021, in Hood River, Oregon.  Pastor Bobby was born on September 9, 1933, and was 88 years of age at the time of his passing. 

A graveside service for Pastor Bobby will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery (1235 Tucker Road, Hood River, Oregon, 97031).

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon  97031. 

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Death Notice: David A Henderson

David A Henderson, age 89, a resident of Dallesport, Washington passed away October 3, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Funeral Service Update: Richard A. Fadness

Richard A. Fadness, age 78, a resident of The Dalles, Or passed away at a local hospital on Aug. 28, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm not 1 p.m. on Sat. Oct. 2, 2021, at Faith Lutheran Church in The Dalles, Or. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Walter Edward LeMieux

Walter Edward LeMieux, age 58, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away on September 23, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Ramona Josephine Gatlin, Rosalba Menera, William Marion Woods, Bradley Guy Brittain

Rosalba Menera, age 56, a resident of Dufur, Oregon passed away on September 22, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Ramona Josephine Gatlin, age 82, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away on September 12, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

William Marion Woods, age 62, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away on September 21, 2021. The family will have a memorial service at 1 pm, October 16, 2021, at the Eagles Lodge, 2006 W 7th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Bradley Guy Brittain, age 64, a resident of Tygh Valley, Oregon passed away on September 15, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Diana Kay Kelley, William Vaughn Hilliard

Diana Kay Kelley, age 67, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away September 25, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

William Vaughn Hilliard, age 79, a resident of Wasco, Oregon passed away September 21, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Harvey D. Prouty “Harv”

Harvey D. Prouty “Harv”

Harvey D. Prouty “Harv”, age 87 and former “mayor” of 3rd and Washington, passed away September 5th, 2021 at his home in The Dalles surrounded by family.  

He was born in Osawatomie Kansas June 12, 1934, to Father Harvey Prouty and Mother Sadie Lenthicon, they both preceded him in death.  He had 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Sister Geraldine, brothers Wesley, Victor, Fred, Tony, and sister Dot. 

His family moved to Nampa, Idaho when Harvey was very young, and he spent most of his childhood there with his brothers and sisters running the streets of Nampa.  

He served in the United States Navy in the Korean War from 1952-1955 and was stationed on the U.S.S Essex CUA-9.  After leaving the Navy, he went to barber school. Upon graduating, he worked with his great friend Jim Kelly at “Kelly’s Barber Shop” at 300 E. Third Street, The Dalles.

He bought the barber shop when Jim passed, and he kept the Kelly name in honor of Jim.   Kelly’s Barber Shop is where he spent 40 plus years and made lots of great friends until he retired in 2010.  

He was married to Kaye for 25 years. She precedes him in death.  They loved to travel together and had a great love of life with friends and family.  

He was a member of the Elks lodge and trustee for 9 years.  He was also a member of The Fort Dalles Rodeo Association where he served as president from 1990-1991. He took many trips to Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo with his buddies: Milt, Steve, and Greg.  

He is survived by his son Stan Prouty and his daughter Stephanie Ryan (husband Chris); his grandkids, Marshall Thompson (wife Keli), Jessica Canady (husband Ryan) and Caitlyn Rivas (husband Javier).; great-grandkids; Bayli, Jersey, Adeline, Lincoln, Cruz, and baby girl Rivas.; his brothers Wes, Fred and Tony; sisters Geraldine, and Dot, as well as many nieces and nephews in Idaho. 

Harvey loved his family very much.  

His Celebration of Life will be October 2, 2021, at Spencer, Libby, and Powell at 2 pm. Please join his family to celebrate his life. 

Death Notices: Jose Pinon Vencez, Harvey D. Prouty "Harv", Dan Kenslow

Jose Pinon Vencez, age 24, a resident of The Dalles, OR passed away at a hospital in Bend, OR Sept. 15, 2021. A funeral service will be held 3 pm Tues. Sept. 28, 2021, at St Peter Catholic Church in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Harvey D. Prouty "Harv" age 87, a resident of The Dalles passed away September 5, 2021. There will be a Celebration of Life 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall, 1100 Kelly Ave, The Dalles, OR 97058. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Dan Kenslow, age 77, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away September 24, 2021. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.