Death Notice: Walter Lewis Hanna, Dufur

Walter Lewis Hanna, age 85, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away on March 29, 2022. There will be a Celebration of Life potluck on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Dufur Park. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Bradley Steven Baughman, Dallesport

Bradley Steven Baughman passed away on March 30, 2022, at his home in Dallesport, Washington. Bradley was born on July 25, 1953, and was 68 years old 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. 

Celebration of Life: Phyllis Elena Gracias Farner, The Dalles

Phyllis Elena Gracias Farner, went to sit at the feet of our Lord on Sunday November 21, 2021. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family. She lived a godly life that was vibrant and remarkable. Her celebration of life will be on April 2nd at 2 p.m. at the Gateway Church of The Dalles. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity or a charity of your choice.

Death Notice: Denise Ernestine Riggs, Wasco

Denise Ernestine Riggs, age 67, a resident of Wasco, OR, passed away on March 29, 2022. A graveside service will be held April 2, 2022, at the Wasco Sunrise Cemetery at 1 p.m. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Tylor Eldon Huxel, The Dalles

Tylor Eldon Huxel, age 38, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 29, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Ruth Medhaug, The Dalles & Hood River

Ruth Medhaug

Ruth Medhaug formerly of Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon passed away on March 27th, 2022 in Alexandria, Louisiana.   Ruth was born November 1, 1929, and was 93 years of age at the time of her passing.   

Services are pending at this time but will be at Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  A graveside committal service with vault interment will be at Idlewilde Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon. 

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

Death Notice: Bob D. Thomas, The Dalles

Bob D. Thomas, age 76, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 24, 2022. A service will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall on April 9th, 2022 at 2 p.m. Mingling and remembering will immediately follow at the Riv, 410 E 10th St. The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Jason Michael Bullard, The Dalles

Jason Michael Bullard

Jason Michael Bullard, 42, of The Dalles, passed away on March 15 after a two-year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Jason was born on July 18, 1979, to Michael Edward and Lorena Lynn Bullard in Flint, Michigan. After graduating from Bendle High School in 1998, Jason enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Ft. Lewis, WA. After his Army service, Jason enlisted in the US Coast Guard and was stationed in Bellingham, WA and Port Angeles, WA.

Jason married Tria Bullard in 2004 and gained a beautiful daughter, Sydney, who he had an immediate close bond and connection with. He and Tria have two sons, Jaeden and Ryan. The greatest joy of Jason’s life was being a father to his three children.

In 2005, Jason sustained a life-changing back injury. Unable to pursue his dreams of becoming a rescue swimmer, he was medically retired from the US Coast Guard in 2007.

After his injury, Jason found his passion through coaching and by sharing his love of fitness and health. He was a big kid at heart and had a special way of connecting with people. He could talk to anyone and was most often one of the loudest in the room, to which his family often remarked, “He’s a Bullard.” Whether on the field or the court, he was there supporting his kids and countless others.

Jason was extremely competitive and passionate about sports and would often lose his voice by the end of a game, either from coaching or by “conversing” with the refs. As a personal trainer, he found ways to push his clients further than they ever thought physically possible, and they loved him for it. Through the groans and resistance of “You want me to do WHAT?!” he formed many close friendships and is responsible for getting people into the best shape of their lives, an accomplishment he was very proud of. 

Being a soccer coach was Jason’s true love and the families he met through the sport became his own family. He dedicated many years to coaching and many kids still call him ‘Coach’ to this day. In addition to soccer, he coached Little League, middle school basketball, and was a PE teacher.

As a father, Jason instilled in his kids a love of 90’s rap and alternative music, a competitive spirit, an ethos of giving to others, and the importance of laughter. He was the playful parent, always up for shooting some hoops, taking the boys fishing, or being the instigator of some sort of prank or joke. In addition to sports and fitness, he loved science, peanut butter, dogs, babies, hiking, and being outdoors. He cherished his time growing up on the family farm in Michigan and the close bond he had with his family back there.

Jason is survived by his parents Michael and Lorena Bullard of Flint, MI, his sister Shannon (Jordan) Gill, a niece and two nephews (Jared, Lilliana, and Everett) of Holly, MI, his children Sydney (21), Jaeden (16) and Ryan (13), and his girlfriend, Jen Bartholomew of Tualatin, who beautifully cared for him until he took his last breath.

In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a scholarship fund at Gorge Soccer Academy to enable Jason to continue having an impact on kids in the Gorge who want to pursue their love of soccer. A celebration of life is being planned for Saturday, April 2nd at Bargeway Pub followed by a memorial soccer game at Wahtonka Field at 4 p.m.

Obituary: Warren Corbett Wols, Hood River

Warren Corbett Wols

Warren Corbett Wols was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world peacefully on March 22nd, 2022, at the age of 82.

He was born to Karl Wols and Betty Jane Miller on February 19th , 1940 in Hood River, OR. He met his loving wife Judy Wols at a High School football game in 1954 and they were married on December 26th, 1959. They were married for 62 years.

Together they had two children. Daughter Charleen Wols and Son, Kelly Wols. Warren Proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1957. He served two tours in Vietnam before being honorably discharged as a Gunnery Sargant in 1987.

He Continued to work in construction for over 20 years before retiring. He was a very hard working, caring, giving, loving man who enjoyed fishing, watching the news, and spending time with his family.

Warren is survived by his wife Judy Wols; daughter Charleen Wols; son-in-law William Doty; brother Karl (Lani) Wols; grandchildren Kristina and her husband Pedro Solorio, Whitney Herrera, Tyler Doty, and great grandchildren Isaac, Ian, Imelia, and Anastasia. Also his cat Smokey, his best friend.

Ask Me What I Was

I’ll reply with what I’ve done.

Those things others would not do, I did;

Those rivers others would not swim, I swam;

Those hills others would not climb; I conquered;

Those bridges others would not cross, I crossed;

I have celebrated. I have mourned.

I have smiled and I have frowned.

I have seen death and felt its warm breath. I did not faze me,

For I was different. I was a warrior.

You ask me what I was? It was my destiny,

Until my last breath,

To be a United States Marine.

And my spirit shall live forever.

Semper Fidelis

For I was, am and shall forever be a

United States Marine

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: Carrie Jean Weathers, Hood River

Carrie Jean Weathers

Carrie Jean Weathers of Hood River passed away on March 18, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon. She was born November 9, 1950, To Larry and Laura Young of Hood River. She graduated from Wy’East High School in 1968, graduated from The Dalles Beauty School in 1969, and later opened her own salon in Odell.

 She was married to Mike Weathers until his death in 2006.

She is survived by her pilot Ken Shute of Odell; daughter Darcie (Richard) Ahrendt of Oregon City; grandson Payton Ahrendt of Dover, New Hampshire; Sisters Barbara (Kirk) Stein of Oregon City and Mary (Steve) Stiles of Nevada; and many nieces and nephews, and life-long friends.

She enjoyed gardening and camping with Ken, and always had a good time visiting with her friends.

A celebration of life for Carrie will be held at 12 p.m. on April 23, 2022, at Anderson’s Tribute Center,1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carrie’s name to Hood River EMS (C/O Anderson’s Tribute Center - 1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031)

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Helen Clara Pahlke

Helen Clara Pahlke

Helen Clara Pahlke passed away on March 23, 2022 in Hood River, Oregon. Helen was born on September 1, 1932 and was 89 years old 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 ofcondolence for the family.

Obituary: Warren Corbett Wols

Warren Corbett Wols

Warren Corbett Wols passed away on March 23, 2022 in Hood River, Oregon. Warren was born on February19, 1940 and was 82 years old at the time of his passing.

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

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

Obituary: Erin Brady Conry, The Dalles

Erin Brady Conry’s life was a love story.

Erin Brady Conry

She was born June 15, 1953 in The Dalles and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1971. Erin graduated from the OSU School of Pharmacy in 1976 and served several communities as a dedicated pharmacist in the Tualatin Valley where she lived for most of her career.

While on a cruise ship, she met and fell in love with Patrick Conry, and they were married in November 1986. As a couple, they liked to travel and their home was known for Patrick’s hospitality and Erin’s cooking talent. While her work as a pharmacist required precision, her culinary passion expressed innovation and exuberance. Their home was a comfortable place full of love and playful dachshunds. After retirement, Erin and Patrick moved to Eagle Crest near Redmond, Oregon.

Erin passed away embraced by her siblings on March 6th, 2022 as a result of MS just six months after the death of her husband Patrick.

She is survived by her mother Eileen Brady, her sister, Coleen Connolly (Jim), her brothers, Phil Brady (Mary Jo Commerford), and Kevin Brady (Kerry Jo) and her nieces and nephews: Bridget, Rose, Patrick (Elanor Taylor), and Molly Connolly, Sarah (LaKecia Farmer), and Maza Brady (Chris Gray), and Kai (Zei Johnson) and Kyle Brady.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 26th at 12:00 noon at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Oswego.

Obituary: Eddie Rollen Coon, Hood River

Eddie Rollen Coon passed away on March 16, 2022. Eddie was born September 18, 1950, in Baker City Oregon to parents Delbert and Gladys Coon. He was the second son of four boys. Eddie met and married Peggy on June 10, 1978. They met working together at Diamond Fruit in Odell. Eddie made many friends while working at Diamond Fruit, and was there for 47 years before retiring.

Some of the hobbies he loved to do were going fly fishing with his brothers Oliver and Larry. He collected trains and took his grandson Dimitri on tours of WAAM and train rides on Mt. Hood Railroad. His greatest joy was taking his parents Delbert and Gladys on the many road trips they took before their passing.

Eddie had a very big heart for people and was loved by many. We will miss him, his love for life, his smile and his infectious laugh. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Peggy, daughters Thaleia Williams, Charmaine Coon, four grandchildren and Brother Larry (Donna) Coon. He is preceded in death by his parents, Brother Oliver.

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: Francis James McCanna “Frank”, The Dalles

Francis James McCanna “Frank” passed away March 17th, 2022 at The Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon.  Frank was born February 21, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was 92 years of age at the time of his passing.  Services are pending with 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: Doris Ann Bills, Portland

Doris Ann Bills passed away in Portland, Oregon on March 15, 2022, at the age of 73 years.  

Doris was born in Goldendale, Washington July 16, 1948, to Lewis and Betty Bills.  

A graveside committal will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 28, 2022, at Willamette National Cemetery (11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd, Portland, OR, 97086). Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.   

Death Notice: Janice Arlene Devers (Jani), Hood River

Janice Arlene Devers (Jani) passed away March 6th, 2022 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital West in Hillsboro, Oregon.  Janice was born April 21st, 1945, and was 76 years of age at the time of her passing.    

Jani is survived by her sister Kaye Jeans, her daughters Kimberly Sollman, Trisha Williams, and Dani Devers, her grandchildren Tara Iniguez Sollman, Kirstin Garcia Sollman, Brett Holley, and Jesse Williams. As well as her great-grandchildren, Nelly Lozano, Jaeda Lozano, Mateo Iniguez, Ximena Iniguez, and Nicolas Garcia. She is predeceased by her parents, Eddie and Juanita Beeks.  

Jani spent her life in the Pacific Northwest. She was born in Goldendale, Washington and grew up in Hood River, Oregon. She attended Hood River Middle and High School and was a member of the Hood River Elks Club. Jani dedicated her career of 40 years to the Hood River telephone company where she made lifelong friends.  

She was a strong independent woman, who had a great sense of humor, and a huge heart. She loved to read, go to craft festivals, watch John Wayne, play bunco, and spend time with her friends and family.  

Services are planned for;  12 NOON, April 4th, 2022 with speaker Bob Huskey, who was a dear friend of Jani’s, at  Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  A Graveside Committal will follow at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.  

As part of her wishes, the family will take a beach trip during Jani’s birthday weekend this year to spread her ashes along the Oregon Coast, one of her favorite places to visit.  

If you would like to contribute to the trip we have created a GoFundme page: https://gofund.me/98d8f120 

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

Obituary: Patricia Mae (Fulton) Welk, The Dalles

Patricia Mae (Fulton) Welk

Patricia Mae (Fulton) Welk passed away in The Dalles, Oregon March 7th, 2022. She was 89.

Pat or Patsy as she was known to1her oldest friends was born February 23, 1933, in Portland, Oregon.

Her parents were John and Mae Fulton. She was the granddaughter of David and Lulu B. Fulton and the great-granddaughter of Colonel James and Priscilla Fulton, very early settlers of Sherman County.

In her childhood, she went to school in both Portland and Newberg. She and her parents moved to the family farm outside of Wasco where she attended high school for 1 year. She finished high school in The Dalles, graduating in 1951.

After high school, she met and married Pete Welk. Pete and Pat lived in Beaverton until they both retired. After retiring, they spent many happy years living in Sunriver and Bend. At the time of Pete’s passing in 2013, they had been married for 62 years.

Pat loved to travel and she was well-known for her gourmet cooking and hand-dipped chocolate making. She always kept a beautiful home and loved to entertain her many friends in Sunriver and Bend.

Pat is survived by her daughter, Christine. There will be a private burial at Sunrise Cemetery in Wasco.

Memorial Contributions may be made to:

The Sherman County Historical Society, P O Box 173 Moro, Oregon 97039 or

The Wasco Cemetery Association, PO Box 155, Wasco, Oregon 97065

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: William Henry Parke, The Dalles

William Henry Parke, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 17, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Lloyd Eldon Rambo, Alfred Dennis Alleman, The Dalles

Lloyd Eldon Rambo, age 69, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 17, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Alfred Dennis Alleman, age 79, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 16, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.