Death Notice: John Ralph Ward, Barbara J. Reeves

John Ralph Ward, age 80, passed away in The Dalles, Oregon on November 10, 2021. Spencer, Libby, & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Barbara J. Reeves, age 87, a resident of Gresham, Oregon passed away November 8, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 pm on November 20, 2021, at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, 1100 W 18th St, The Dalles, OR 97058. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements

Death Notice: Alice Marjorie Chase Lindell

Alice Marjorie Chase Lindell, age 95, passed away in Beaverton, Oregon on October 13, 2021. A celebration of life is planned for 11:00 am November 26, 2021, at Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall, 1100 Kelly Ave, The Dalles, OR 97058. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Kyle M. Wood

Kyle M. Wood

Kyle M. Wood, a much-loved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away at home on November 4, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kyle M. (Berry) Wood was born November 5, 1973, to his parents Mary and Colin Berry, on the first snowy winter day. 

Kyle grew up in Hood River, making many long-lasting friendships over the years. He attended Opal & Eldon Mills’ Preschool, Midvalley Elem, Wyeast Middle School and graduated from Hood River Valley High School in 1992. After graduation, Kyle was gifted an Outward-Bound wilderness course by his father, which he described as being a profound life-changing experience. Kyle moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 1996 where he lived for 7 years and worked in the glass industry. Kyle made many visits back to Hood River to see family and friends, including Andrea, with whom he had a strong friendship since 1995. Kyle and Andrea’s friendship sparked into a loving relationship in 2002. Kyle was determined to return home to Hood River to build a life with her on Valentine’s Day in 2003. 

 On a snowy winter day, Kyle and Andrea married in an intimate ceremony officiated by his father at his mother and stepfather’s Hood River home on January 1, 2004. Later that year they welcomed their son, Ethan, who was born in October. In 2007, Kyle adopted Andrea’s two boys, Brandon and Trystan. He was a devoted father who stepped into the role with ease and always made family a priority. He taught his boys many life skills and introduced them to his own personal hobbies, such as his love of modifying and customizing all of his vehicles. 

Kyle and Andrea loved raising their sons in Hood River near many friends and family. They enjoyed traveling, camping, and DIY home improvement projects, including building their dream home in the Rockford area of Hood River Valley in 2019. Kyle was best known for his calm demeanor, sense of humor, kindness and caring for others, wit and warm smile that lit up a room. Kyle worked in various management positions at Cardinal Glass for 18 years and was well-liked and appreciated by all. He enjoyed his work because he enjoyed the people he worked with, and over the years he developed many long-lasting friendships he would describe as a second family. 

 Kyle is survived by his wife Andrea (Francisco) Wood; his sons Ethan Wood, Trystan & Brandon Fisher-Wood; his parents Mary & Buck Hobbs, and Colin Wood & Elaine Maahs; his siblings Devin and Carrie Hobbs, Kelsey Newhouse (Chris), Amancay Blank (Ryan), Canela Springer (Tom); his nephews William and Wyatt Springer and Kaipo Newhouse; and one much-anticipated grandson, due in December, to be named Kyle, after his grandpa. 

 It was Kyle’s wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of charitable donations to St. Jude. 

 There will be a celebration of life for family and friends overlooking the Hood River Valley during blossom season in 2022. 

Gone Too Soon. 

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

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May Evelyn Cross memorial service set for Nov. 13

May Evelyn Cross, age 97, passed away in Gresham, Oregon on October 28, 2021. A memorial service will be held November 13, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall, 1100 Kelly Avenue, The Dalles, OR 97058. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Jack Lee Fortner

Jack Lee Fortner

Jack Lee Fortner passed away November 1, 2021, in Hood River, Oregon. Jack was born April 20, 1933, and was 88 years of age at the time of his passing.   

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021, at River of Life Assembly (979 Tucker Road, Hood River, Oregon)  with burial to follow at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family during a time of viewing from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 12th, 2021 at Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.   

Jack was born in Wyandotte, Oklahoma to Halbert “Hal” and Ruby (Rhine) Fortner.  He grew up and attended schools in Oklahoma and on May 28th, 1953 in Miami, Oklahoma Jack married Donna Geraldine Thomas.  To their union they were blessed with three children; Ron, Fonda and Tony. 

The family made their way to the Hood River Valley where Jack worked as a carpenter.  Jack was an honest man, a man of faith, he enjoyed gardening, beekeeping his church family and he loved his family. 

Jack is survived by; his wife, Donna Fortner; children, Ron (& Nan) Fortner, Fonda (& Gerry) Netcher and Tony (& Doris) Fortner; grandchildren, Gera, Jill & Nate; great-grandchildren, Rhine, Lorelei & Zane; sister, Betty; and family dog, Emma Jean as well as the many friends he has collected over the years.  He was preceded in death by; his parents; two brothers, Willard and Dallas; and granddaughter, Janell 

Memorials are encouraged to be made in Jack’s name to either his church, River of Life or Providence Hospice who’s care is greatly appreciated. 

Jack loved his Lord! 

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Death Notice: Maarten Dejongh, Janeth Adelia Simer

Maarten Dejongh, age 72, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away November 7, 2021, at the Oregon Veterans Home. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Janeth Adelia Simer, age 83, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away November 7, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Norma Jean Willis, Lee Walter Nance, Jack Lee Fortner

Norma Jean Willis a lifelong resident of the Hood River Valley passed away November 4, 2021, at her home in Pine Grove with family by her side. Norma was born April 15, 1930 in Hood River, Oregon to Willis Henry and Margaret Viola (Gaines) Miller. 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.

Lee Walter Nance a lifelong resident of Hood River, Oregon passed away at his home surrounded by family on November 2, 2021.

Lee was born on February 27, 1932, and was 89 years of age at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Jack Lee Fortner passed away November 1, 2021, in Hood River, Oregon. Jack was born April 20, 1933, and was 88 years of age at the time of his passing.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021, at River of Life Assembly with burial to follow at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery.
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: Lee Walter Nance

Lee Walter Nance a lifelong resident of Hood River, Oregon passed away at his home surrounded by family on November 2, 2021.
Lee was born on February 27, 1932 and was 89 years of age at the time of his death. Lee was born in Hood River, Oregon to Tona Aquilla and Mabel Elizabeth Bathe (Lundquist) Nance. 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: Richard “Dick” Lee Clark

Richard “Dick” Lee Clark passed away November 1, 2021, at his home in Wasco, Oregon. Dick was born on January 19, 1942, and was 79 years of age at the time of his 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: May Evelyn Cross

May Evelyn Cross, age 97, passed away in Gresham, Oregon on October 28, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Mary Ellen Goudy Settler, Cora Louise Gross, Jordan Vincent Brennan

Mary Ellen Goudy Settler, age 88, passed away in Portland, Oregon on October 27, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Cora Louise Gross, age 81, a resident of Wasco, Oregon passed away October 20, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Jordan Vincent Brennan, age 27, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away October 29, 2021. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at Sorosis Park in the shelter, 300 E Scenic Drive, The Dalles, OR 97058, on November 6, 2021, at 1 PM. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.-

Death Notice: Joy Louisa Stuivenga Collver

Joy Louisa Stuivenga Collver passed away October 29th, 2021 Parkhurst Place of Hood River, Oregon. Joy was born June 28, 1930, and was 91 years of age at the time of her passing.

Memorial Services are planned for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at Hood River Seventh-day Adventist Church (1223 Oak St, Hood River, Oregon 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.

Death Notice: Walter Price

Walter Price passed away October 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by family in Hood River, Oregon. Walter was born May 11, 1943, and was 78 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.

Obituary: Laurie Joan (Henderson) Arrowsmith

Laurie Joan (Henderson) Arrowsmith

Laurie Joan (Henderson) Arrowsmith passed away October 27, 2021, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.  Laurie was born June 21, 1955, in Livingston, Montana to William James Henderson and Heidi (Neal) Henderson. 

Laurie graduated from Wallowa High School, 1973 and attended Oregon State University in Corvallis, where she met Curt Arrowsmith.  She and Curt Arrowsmith in Wallowa, Oregon on September 13, 1975. 

She was a proud mother of sons: Adam & Alex. 

Survived by – 

            Curt Arrowsmith, Adam Arrowsmith, Alex Arrowsmith 

            Adam Arrowsmith - Portland, OR 

            Alex Arrowsmith – Portland, OR 

Brother Steve Henderson, Wasilla, AK  

            Stepbrother Brice Neal, Brookings, OR 

No services at Laurie’s request. 

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: George Christian Leimbach

George Christian Leimbach, age 78, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away October 19, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Henry Herman Schrieber Jr

Henry Herman Schrieber Jr, age 97, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away October 16, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Don O. Nunamaker

Don O. Nunamaker

Don O. 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.   

Don was born in Albany, Oregon to James Roberts and Gertrude Ethelyn (Edstrom) Nunamaker. Don was the oldest of 3 boys.  

Don grew up in Hood River and graduated from Wy’East High School in 1960. He went on to attend the University of Oregon. The only one in the family, as the rest of the family, had all attended Oregon State University. While attending there he joined the Chi Psi fraternity and it had remained a large part of his life ever since. They still meet up many times during the year and he looked forward to it every time. Originally, he wanted to be a dentist, but an academic advisor had pointed out his grades and that he may end up flunking out. He was recommended to go into sales. He graduated from U of O in 1965 with a degree in Sociology. 

Don decided to give real estate a try. While in Eugene, OR he studied for his real estate license and passed the exam. At that time he was one of the youngest in the state to get their real estate license as the age requirement was 21. While in Eugene he worked for a couple of real estate companies until he was drafted into the United States Army in 1966. 

Don served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969. He served stateside for these 3 years at Fort Lee. He entered officer candidate school and worked in the Subsistence and Food Service Division of the Quartermaster School. He was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant.  

He returned to Hood River after serving where he found a job with R.E and Tom Scott Insurance agency where Bill Pattison gave him a desk for $50/month in return for selling property. He worked there about a year before opening his own company. 

In 1969 he opened Don Nunamaker, Realtors. What started out as a small group of agents has grown over the years. Don had a great passion and love for real estate. He never thought of it as work and enjoyed going into the office every day. He loved sitting in his office and seeing everyone that walked into the lobby. He greeted them with his big smile through his office window. He never used the word retire even though he had passed the managing/ownership of the office to his 2 daughters a few years ago. He had returned to sales and you could still see his passion and love for it every day. Until very recently he still attended staff meeting every week.  

While working at R.E. and Tom Scott Insurance he met Janet Tambara. On April 18th, 1970 they were married in Hood River at Riverside Community Church. They were blessed with 2 daughters, Alison and Ashley.  

Though real estate was his favorite hobby, he enjoyed other activities. 3 times a week a group of them would be out early in the morning playing tennis on the court at his home. They only had a couple of rules, if you’re too good you don’t get invited back and the 2-step rule, where you have hit the ball back within 2 steps of your opponent. He also enjoyed his poker group where they met monthly taking turns at each other’s homes. They were quite the crew! He also enjoyed watching the Trail Blazers and of course the U of O Duck football games.  

Don wasn’t much of a traveler, but he enjoyed the beach. Many memories were had at the beach house in Gearhart with the family. That was his place of relaxation. Other trips he would go on with the family were with a real estate group he belonged to, The Brainstormers. Don was a founding member of the group. While members would come and go many lifetime friendships were formed and treasured. 

Don loved cars. Especially those black Mercedes cars. You could always strike a conversation up with him about cars. He noticed when someone would get a new car or just cleaned their car. Every week he would be out washing and cleaning his cars. He loved his 2-seater Mercedes. He thought it made him look “hot”, he would joke how people would check him out.  

He loved his family, friends and community very much. Don throughout his time here helped many people in so many ways. He supported many charities; he didn’t just have one favorite. He was a mentor to so many in real estate but to many outside of real estate as well. He was always available when someone was in need. Whether that was to offer advice, a place to stay or even a borrow a car! He was never short on offering his opinion and many valued what he had to say whether it was really what they wanted to hear at the time. Don has a left a legacy in this community and will be greatly missed! 

Love for his family was easily seen with Don. Sometimes seen as a grizzly bear most knew him as a soft teddy bear with a heart of gold.  He was always there at every sporting event no matter how far he had to travel. He loved having his grandchildren around him, even at the office. Many times, he would be seen walking with them around the office when they were babies. The grandkids quickly learned if there was something they wanted they knew Grandpa was the key to getting it. 

Death Notice: Billie Lee Himes

Billie Lee Himes, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away October 25, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Robert William Avery

Robert William Avery, age 96, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away October 20,2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Jerrall Johnson

Jerrall Johnson, age 80, passed away at a local care facility on October 21, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.