Obituary: Michael Edward Tyrrell

Michael Edward Tyrrell

Michael Edward Tyrrell passed on October 15, 2021, at Fieldstone Cornell Landing in Portland, Oregon. He was born to Sylvia and Ed Tyrrell on June 6, 1943, in Oregon City, Oregon. He joined his sister Pat, who was 7. Soon the family moved to central Oregon, near Metolius. His younger sister Sandy was born two years later. The family moved to Culver where his dad worked for North Unit Irrigation. Mike attended schools in the area and graduated from Culver High School in 1961.

His first year of college was at College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho, from there he transferred to OSU in Corvallis where he majored in civil engineering. He married Tania Grammer on June 8, 1963. Their first child, Karen was born the next year while both parents were in college. He was hired by the US Corps of Engineers after graduating in 1967. Their second child, Teresa was born in 1967 in Portland, Oregon; where he was an engineer in training.

After completing the training, the family moved to Lewiston, Idaho and he worked building Dworshak Dam in Orofino, ID. Shortly thereafter they moved to Orofino, ID where their third child, Kenneth was born in 1971. When the project was completed, Mike was hired to work on Ryrie Dam near Idaho Falls, ID.

He moved to Trout Creek Ridge in Parkdale in 1975 as his next project was at Bonneville where the new powerhouse and navigation lock were underway. Their fourth child, Nicholas was born in 1980. He subsequently worked on upgrades on other dams on the Columbia River from the Bonneville area office.

He loved to play the guitar for the family, mostly Classic Western songs. He was an avid sportsman, hunter, and gardener.

He followed his children's sports interests and became a videographer for softball, basketball, baseball, and football just for family enjoyment.

He loved his children and their families. He doted on the babies especially.

He accepted Jesus as his Savior and we have the hope and sure confidence of seeing Mike in heaven in the future.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Tania; daughter, Karen (Craig) DeHart; daughter, Teresa (Roger) Davis; son, Ken (Allen) Tyrrell; son, Nicholas (Heather)Tyrrell. His grandchildren are Keith (Alaina) DeHart; Jason (Amanda) DeHart; Zachary (Heather) DeHart; Caleb and Phiona DeHart; Corbin and Tara Davis; Kristopher Tyrrell; Lilah and Faith Tyrrell. His Great Grandchildren are; Kaitlyn, Jacob, Elizabeth DeHart and Nicholas; Titus, Silas, Gabriel, Ezekiel, Simeon, and Eden DeHart; Ryker Dehart; and Ava; nephews, Neil V. Skill; Wayne (Georgrna) Skill; Great Nephews, Travis and Edward Skill; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

A private remembrance service for the family will be held soon.

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.

Joanne “Jody” Lee Conroy

Joanne “Jody” Lee Conroy, age 88 a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away at home on October 16, 2021. A graveside service will be held on October 23, 2021, at 11:30 am at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in The Dalles, Oregon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Henry Beebe Brown

Henry Beebe Brown, age 81, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away October 17, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held November 6, 2021, 11:00 am at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2819 W 10th St., The Dalles, OR 97058. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Russell Allen Minkler

Russell Allen Minkler, age 67, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away October 16, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Raymond A. Wilhite

Raymond A. Wilhite

Raymond A. Wilhite

July 10, 1926- Oct. 13, 2021 

With all my love from his youngest granddaughter 

Raymond Wilhite, of Hood River, lived a long life until joining his beautiful wife Shirley in heaven at the age of 95. He is survived by his sons and their wives: Michael and Nancy, Bruce and Lori and daughter Karen, his three grandsons: Clint, Brian, and Jeffrey; six granddaughters: Teresa, Richelle, Madeleine, Wendy, Stephanie, and Laurel; and seventeen great-grandchildren: Jason, Sadie, Isaak, Otis, Kyra, Sienna, Tiahna, Kaliyah, Wyatt, Karley, Makenna, Naevia, RayLee, Cayden, Baylor, Jackson, and Lively. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley and two daughters, Wendy and Cynthia.  

A Celebration Of Life is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at River of Life Assembly, 979 Tucker Rd. Pastor Terry Abbott of River of Life Assembly will officiate.  

Raymond was born July 10, 1926, in Columbia Missouri to his parents Raymond Wilhite and Edith Hunt. His mother and Raymond moved to Denver, Colorado to be closer to his ill father, it was a few years following that his father passed away. It was in Denver that he attended East High School where he found himself interested in Electrical Engineering. This interest continued through his younger years until Raymond enlisted in the Navy on his 18th birthday. Soon after enlisting World War II began and Raymond used his abilities in Electrical Engineering to design and perfect missiles.  

It was after his tour in the Navy that he met Shirley Carrier, who later became his wife of 62 years. Raymond met Shirley at a First Baptist church function in Denver. They courted for two years and it was in September 1946 that he asked Shirley to be his wife and they were married on November 28, 1946. They spent their first years of marriage in Boulder, Colorado while Raymond attended the University of Colorado, it was here that they had their first child, Cynthia, in 1949. Raymond graduated with a bachelor’s in engineering in 1950.   

After graduating, Raymond and Shirley moved to New Mexico where Raymond worked at White Sands Proving Grounds and Douglas Aircraft. There he worked on airborne products and helped to design the glideslope receiver, the marker receiver, and selective calling; all of which are still used today. Following Raymond's career, the family moved to Phoenix, Arizona where son Michael was born in 1951, and then years later to San Mateo, California, where daughter Wendy was born in 1956.  

In 1956, the family settled in La Habra, California. Raymond worked for Motorola in L.A. where he commuted daily. They were active members of Temple Baptist Church, where both Raymond and Shirley taught Sunday school. In 1959, their second son, Bruce, was born. 

It was in 1964 that Raymond and Shirley lost their daughter, Wendy, to childhood Leukemia at the age of 8. In 1966 Raymond and Shirley’s youngest child, Karen, was born.   

 As a young boy, in Columbia Missouri, Raymond ate apples out of a box that had a beautiful snow-covered mountain on it. This box of apples was from the Hood River Valley and in those moments Raymond knew he would some day move to the valley to become an apple farmer. In 1972 the couple visited Hood River and later In 1975, made the dream a reality when they moved their family from La Habra, California to a 50 acre apple and pear orchard in the Hood River Valley.  

Raymond devoted his time to the orchard as he taught himself how to care and grow the fruit. Raymond became a successful orchardist for remainder of his life, and passed this interest down to his son, Bruce.  

Raymond and Shirley were active members in the Assembly of God Church, later known as the River of Life Assembly. The couple held bible studies in their beautiful home on Thompson Road. Raymond would sit for hours studying the bible and underlining his favorite passages. He was a true man of God and lived his life through the teachings that he studied in the Bible.  

Raymond loved his family. He enjoyed holidays spent gathered in the living room near the fire. He would sit with his favorite dog Mitzy or in later years, Annie on his lap, and smile as Shirley took the lead in the family gatherings. He was smitten by his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren and had a special way of making each feel as if they were his favorite.  

In later years, Raymond and Shirley enjoyed road trips together pulling along their trailer. Their favorites were always the red rocks of Moab, and the beauty of Jackson Hole and the Tetons. At home, Raymond loved the beauty the Hood River Valley offered. He could often be found sitting in his chair, staring out the window, looking at Mount Adams.  

Raymond and Shirley enjoyed the simple pleasures together. They enjoyed going to Costco on Sundays and watching their grandchildren on Thursdays. Raymond always had a freezer full of ice cream for after dinner, blueberries frozen to put on top of his cheerios or oatmeal for morning breakfast.  

In the years leading up to Raymond's death, he often shared verses that detailed the beauty of heaven. After Shirley passed away in August 2008, all he wanted was to be with her again. He knew that he would be when his time came. A passage often shared was from 1 Corinthians 2:9, “No man has seen, heard, or ever imagined what wonderful things God has ready for those who love him.”  

It was in the days leading up to his death that Raymond was asked, “How can I pray for you?”. Raymond's response was this. “Pray for my grandchildren. Pray that they know God.” Raymond loved his family and all he wanted was for those he loved to also love his God so that they could all be together in heaven again one day. 

Raymond will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, a kind friend, and a loyal servant of God.  

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.  

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

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.   

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

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.