Death Notices: Ernest Lee Stillwell, Carrol Lee White

Ernest Lee Stillwell, age 87, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 21, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Carrol Lee White, age 84, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away November 25, 2021. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Adam Lee Troutner

Adam Lee Troutner, age 33, a resident of Wamic, OR, passed away November 12, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Marsha Lee Westwick (Ivey)

Marsha Lee Westwick (Ivey), age 75, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 28, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: DeAnna May McFarland, Ronald Steven Maurer

DeAnna May McFarland passed away November 26, 2021, at her home in Hood River with family by her side. DeAnna was born on August 14th, 1955 and was 66 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.

Ronald Steven Maurer passed away November 22nd, 2021 at his home in Hood River, Oregon.  He was born September 16th, 1951 and was 70 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: Suzanne Lee Armentrout

Suzanne Lee Armentrout, age 78, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 20, 2021. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Phyllis Farner

Phyllis Farner, age 87, a resident of The Dalles OR, passed away November 21, 2021. A public viewing at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home will be held December 3, 2021, from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm. A private burial will be held at a later date. A celebration of life will be held on a date to be announced in April at Gateway Church. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations towards O.S.H.U. Foundation Fund: O.S.H.U. Brain Institute, P.O. box 29017 Portland, OR 97296. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Kristopher Grant Robinson

Kristopher Grant Robinson of Roseburg, Oregon passed away November 24th, 2021 at OHSU Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Kristopher was born December 7, 1982, in Roseburg, Oregon and was only 38 years of age at the time of his passing. His untimely death leaves much heartache, services are pending with details to be updated on his guestbook at www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com where you can leave a note for his family too. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Death Notice: Robert Burchill Myers “Rob”

Robert Burchill Myers “Rob” passed away at his home in Underwood, Washington with family by his side on November 24th, 2021. Rob was born June 29, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia and was 75 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).

Obituary: Wanda Irene (Breeding) Taylor

Wanda Irene (Breeding) Taylor died on November 25, 2021, in Hood River, OR at the age of 93. Wanda was born on a homestead in the Haystack area of Spray, Oregon on February 27, 1928, to her father, Oscar G. Breeding and her mother, Lola Belle [Steagall] Breeding.

She was a true Oregon native. Her paternal grandfather was born in southern Oregon, her paternal grandmother was born in Jackson County Oregon on the Oregon Trail, and her father was born in the Kahler Basin area of Spray, Oregon. Her maternal grandparents and mother were born in Virginia.

Wanda started primary school in the Kahler Basin area in 1933. She went to Spray for her fifth- and sixth-grade years, and then back to Kahler Basin School. Her family moved to Lexington, Oregon in 1941 where she finished high school in 1946. 

Wanda married Donald “Don” D. Grant in 1945. This marriage ended in divorce, and in 1959 she married Neil N. Jones. Her marriage to Neil also ended in divorce, and in 1970 she married Glenn W. Taylor. Glenn died in 1993.

Wanda had five children, Jeanne M. (1947), James “Jim” A. (1948), John L. (1949), Jacquline “Jackie” L. (1950) and Jerry N. (1958). 

In 1962 Wanda moved to Hood River, OR and has been a resident of the Hood River area ever since. In 1964 Wanda began her 26-year long career for the United Telephone Company and retired in 1990. She then continued to work with the United Telephone Company as a contractor until December 2006Wanda was a member of the Hood River Alliance Church since its inception and was a long-time member and secretary for the Rockford Grange. Wanda was also a member of the Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers. Wanda loved her Savior and enjoyed reading and going on whitewater rafting trips with her family. 

In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by her sisters Freida [Breeding] Dennis and Joan [Breeding] Smith; brother Paul Breeding; daughter Jackie L. [Grant] Frazier; granddaughter Alyssa Grant; and great-grandson Justin Grant. Her daughter, Jackie L. died of cancer in November 1986 and Jackie’s husband, Raymond Frazier, was murdered three years later in 1989. The case was never solved.

Surviving are four children: daughter, Jeanne M. (husband Doug), sons Jim A., John L., and Jerry N. (wife Cheryl). Eleven grandchildren: James, Audrea, Annette, Amber, Raymond II, Travis, Mary, Jesse, Aaron, Jackie I. and Jeri. Nineteen great-grandchildren: Chelsie, Nathan, Christopher, Kimberly, Jocelynn, Raymond III, Cameron, Victoria “Peggy”, Abriana, Devin, Aislynn, Aynslee, Cassandra “Cassie”, Owyn, Mattisyn, Ashton, Leia, Ezra and Lennox. As well as three great-great-grandchildren: Jackson, Charlotte “Charlie”, and Murphy.

Also surviving are a brother, Max Breeding (wife Betty); a maternal uncle, Robert “Bobbie” Steagall; and a maternal aunt, Irene [Steagall] Clark. There are many cousins also surviving.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the Hood River Alliance Church in Hood River, OR. Tim Saur will be officiating.

Contributions in Wanda’s name may be made to Providence Hospice of the gorge C/O Andersons Tribute Center – 1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 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: Teddy John Smith

Teddy John Smith, age 69, a resident of The Dalles OR, passed away November 16, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Steven Marc Burgett

Steven Marc Burgett of Pendleton, Oregon passed away November 19, 2021, at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. Steven was born May 21, 1969, in The Dalles, Oregon and was 52 years of age at the time of his passing. Services in The Dalles and Pendleton are still pending and will be announced in a later edition. 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: Edward Lee Engblom

Edward Lee Engblom passed away on November 19, 2021, at home in The Dalles, Oregon.  Ed was born on September 15, 1945, and was 76 years of age at the time of his passing.   

A service for Ed will be held at 2 P.M., Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Anderson’s Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR, 97031).  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.  

Obituary: World War II Veteran Roderick Martin

Shirley Meliza Martin's husband, Roderick Martin, born September 23rd, 1925, passed away on November 21st, 2021. He was a wonderful, courageous and loving man who worked hard his whole life to provide for his loved ones.  He was a man of few words, but when he spoke it was worth listening to.  He will be missed. 

 In lieu of a funeral, a remembrance will be held in the Spring at a time yet to be decided when commuting is not so unpredictable. 

 Cards may be sent to Shirley Martin, 1035 Chenowith Loop Road, The Dalles, OR.

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 family. 

Obituary: Charles Russell Cunningham

Charles Russell Cunningham was born in Grove, Oklahoma on April 18, 1937, to his parents Ashley Russell Cunningham and Idabell (Weston) Cunningham. He has one brother David Ray Cunningham. They moved to Oregon in 1940 then back to Oklahoma during World War two, only to return to Oregon in 1947.

He went to several schools in the Hood River Valley and graduated from Wy' East High School. Right out of Highschool he started at Neal Creek Sawmill, pulling green chain, then Champion Lumber and retired as head sawyer at Hanel’s Lumber.

He was married to Vonna Rake and had 3 daughters, Cari Reuther (Mike), Lori Jansen (Kirk), Mitzi Hurt (Charles). They divorced and he later met and married the love of his life Lilliam Fern (Wade). She brought to the family Cindy Roundtree (Jeff), John Bible, Cathy Walls (Norman).

He had a lifelong love of woodworking, going fishing, horses, motorcycles, ATVs, going to the beach and casino. He loved Boxer dogs and left behind Sam and Molly his two boxers and all of his children.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two sons-in-law and one grandson. He has 11 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Anderson's Tribute Center with a graveside at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery following his service.

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: Robert Emmett Friel

Robert Emmett Friel, age 76, a resident of Dallesport, Washington passed away November 7, 2021. A celebration of life service is being held at 11:00 AM December 4, 2021, at Life in Christ Church, 3095 Cherry Heights Road, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. A potluck will follow the service. You are welcome to bring a side dish to compliment a pulled pork sandwich meal. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions in honor of Robert E. Friel’s life to Mid-Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th St, The Dalles, OR 97058. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Daniel P. Correa

Daniel P. Correa, age 46, a resident of Murdock, Washington passed away November 13, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Robert Emmett Friel, Orville Boyce Blaylock

Robert Emmett Friel, age 76, a resident of Dallesport, Washington passed away November 7, 2021. A memorial service is being held at 11:00 AM December 4, 2021, at Life of Christ Church, 3095 Cherry Heights Road, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Orville Boyce Blaylock, age 79, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away November 11, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Kent Michael Jeremiah

Kent Michael Jeremiah, age 40, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away on November 9th, 2021. A celebration of life will be held from 1-3pm, November 20, 2021, at Sunshine Mill Tasting Room, 901 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Shannon Fredrickson

Shannon Fredrickson passed away November 7th, 2021 in Hood River, Oregon. Shannon was born November 5, 1971, and was 50 years of age at the time of his passing.  Shannon has a number of friends locally who have stepped up to cover his final expenses, so any donations to help with his expenses can be made to Anderson’s and his friends will be reimbursed. 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: Loren Wesley Flory (Butch)

Loren Wesley Flory (Butch) passed away November 5, 2021, in Dallesport, WA. Loren was born to Lloyd Strifert and Manzanita V. Bader Strifert in Everett, WA on July 20, 1943. Loren never knew Lloyd Strifert. His mother remarried and he was raised by Floyd Flory since the age of 3.

He graduated from high school in Gresham, OR. He landed a job with the US Postal Service shortly out of high school. He had a long career with them for 26 years. In 1973 he met Terry Waitman who became his partner of 10 years and his lifelong friend. Terry came with 2 beautiful young girls April and Autumn. He jumped into that role with both feet. When his mother’s health failed he faithfully took care of her until her death in 1983. After visiting his friend John Evanson in Alaska, Loren decided that was the life for him, so at the age of 50 took an early retirement from the Postal Service, sold everything and moved to Alaska.

Loren had many hobbies which included hunting, fishing, restoring cars, garage saling, and took great pride in the two homes he built in Alaska. Fishing and hunting and the outdoors were his true love. Loren has many close friends. If you were a friend of Loren’s, you were a friend forever. Most things that Loren bought or did were for other people.

Loren is survived by his sister Marilyn Willey, Dallesport WA, nephews Jerry (Stephanie) Decker, Reno, NV, Gene (Sandra) Decker, Odell, OR, niece Karla (Ronald) Fransen, Dallesport, WA and his kitty Lucky who stayed in Soldotna, AK with his good friends Richard and Donna. Loren was predeceased by his father Floyd A. Flory and mother Manzanita V. Flory.

Loren’s wishes are that he be cremated and his remains spread in Alaska. 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.