Death Notices: Dennis James Spaulding, Hale Auld, Linda Pearson

Linda Pearson passed away on April 23rd, 2022 at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.  Linda was born October 29, 1950, and was 71 years of age at the time of her passing.  A memorial service will be held 4:00 P.M., Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Hale Auld

Hale Auld passed away on April 22nd, 2022 at Hood River Care Center in Hood River, Oregon. Hale was born December 15, 1930 and was 91 years of age at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, OR. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Dennis James Spaulding passed away on April 19th, 2022, in Portland, Oregon. Dennis was born October 9, 1967 and was 60 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 AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: Betty Jane Ervin, The Dalles

Betty Jane Ervin

Betty Jane Ervin passed away on Sunday, April 10th, 2022.

She was 71years old.

She was born June 2nd, 1950, to Loral Everel and Eula Florence (Miller) Drury.

She married Robert Ervin and together they raised 3 children Jay, Flo and Kindall Ervin. She worked at Newberry’s and then Goodwill until her retirement. She loved cruises, lunch with friends, her dogs, knitting, puzzles, reading, Dutch Bros., sweets, yard sales, shopping, Mama’s Family, Andy Griffith, Saturdays with her niece, Walmart, Christmas lights, getting her hair done and seeing the animals at the farm.  

She is survived by her son Kindall Ervin, her daughter Florence Ervin and son Jay Ervin, ex-daughter-in-law Katie Adkison and her granddaughters Allie and Maddie all of The Dalles. Nephew Dan (Kristy) Seattle WA Nephew David (Diena) Drury of The Dalles, great-nephew Bradley Knight, Great niece Domi Knight, Charles Cook, Mike Nisbet and so many more friends and family including Sammy (dog) and Bootsy (cat)

A service was held at the Gateway Perspiration Church April 21 2022 at 10:00 am.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice, Gary Clifford LaVine, The Dalles

Gary Clifford LaVine passed away on April 23, 2022, in The Dalles, Oregon. Gary was born on September 5, 1945, and was 76 years old 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. 

Obituary: Constance “Connie” Miller, Hood River

Constance “Connie” Miller

Constance “Connie” Miller was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world peacefully with her husband “Bob” by her side to be with her heavenly Father on April 18, 2022, at the age of 84 years old.

After growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduating college, Connie went onto to become a

social worker and soon after found her true calling as an elementary school teacher. Connie

eventually moved to California to experience the west coast and ended up meeting her husband

Robert “Bob” Miller, also from the Mid-west. They married in 1966 and together they had two

daughters Tacia “Tacie” and Emilie.

They raised their young family in the Bay Area both working as teachers and ultimately settling in Tualatin, Oregon to build their dream home.

Connie loved to be wife and mother to her daughters and any of their friends; often having

everyone over for champagne brunches in their yard. She taught all ages of elementary school

with passion and love. She also enjoyed working in her garden, caring for their small pinot noir

vineyard and making wine with her husband, family and neighbors. Her grandson, Finley “Finney” was born on her birthday in 2012 and provided her great joy caring for him as he grew up and watching him play soccer.

Connie is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Miller, of Hood River, Oregon, daughter Tacia

“Tacie” Miller (Adrian) of Hood River, Oregon, daughter Emilie Miller (Kevin) of Mosier, Oregon,

grandson Finley Hawkins of Hood River, Oregon, and sister Diane Curran of Lake Elmo,

Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her parents George and Pearle Finch, sister Dorothy

Bertapelle, sister Faye Peterson, and brother Kenneth Finch.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: Evelyn Alice Bowlby, Hood River

Evelyn Alice Bowlby

Evelyn Alice Bowlby was born to John & Marie (Jerke) Kanable on July 9, 1929, in Fargo, North Dakota, and was baptized in the Lutheran church. She was the youngest of four children, and was fondly nicknamed “Tiny”. At the age of e11, she moved with her parents to join family in Hood River, Oregon. 

Evelyn always had a strong work ethic. From the age of eleven years old, she worked at the Hood River Cannery/Cafeteria. There she learned how to bake her delicious pies and bread rolls, loved by all. Part of her job was to stand on a box in order to reach the menu board to write the specials of the day. In her teen years, she worked in a local soda fountain as a “soda jerk” making malts. While working at Ebbie’s Market, Wayne Bowlby persuaded Evelyn to go on a date because he wanted a “beautiful wife and five children”. 

Evelyn graduated from Hood River High School in the Class of 1947 and married Wayne Frank Bowlby on September 12, the same year. They raised their family of five in the Hood River Valley until they moved to Portland, Oregon in 1959. Evelyn was a dedicated homemaker and loving mother. She volunteered for many organizations including Camp Fire Girls, Boy Scouts of America, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and her local Lutheran Church. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church and served on the Altar Guild for over thirty years. In her later years, she was a receptionist at Natural Image Salon where she always offered a cookie with a smile. 

The center of Evelyn’s life was her faith. She took great pride in her faith and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. She considered one of her greatest life accomplishments to be that all five of her children were baptized and confirmed in the faith as well. 

Evelyn was the homemaker extraordinaire. She sewed most of the clothing that her children wore, as well as many clothing items for extended family and friends. Her children had wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses fashioned exclusively for them. In later years their children especially enjoyed their annual gift of matching Christmas pajamas, sewed for each one. Evelyn was masterful with the household budget and bookkeeping. She managed to present beautiful meals and celebrations, always able to create lasting memories “on a shoestring”. 

Evelyn went to her heavenly home on April 16, 2022. She is survived by daughters Susan (Gary) Tremper Portland, Anna Bowlby Portland, Gail (Terry) O’Donel West Linn, Karen (Mike) Foster Federal Way, and daughter-in-law Janis Bowlby Newberg. She was a grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, son Frank, grandson Aaron, and siblings Alma Mark Kasken Seattle, Virginia Tanner Tillamook, and Harold Kanable Boring Or. 

A Celebration of life service will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 7, 2022 at St. Luke Lutheran Church (4595 S California St, Portland, OR 97219). Evelyn was laid to rest at Idlewilde Cemetery in Hood River, Oregon (2:00 P.M., Friday, April 22, 2022). 

 Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church (altar guild), Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, or the charity of your choice.  

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Death Notice: Lyle Lee Gabel, Condon

Lyle Lee Gabel, age 91, a resident of Condon, OR, passed away on April 18, 2022. A viewing is set to be held at the Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall at 12:00 p.m., April 26, 2022, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 1:00 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted privately. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Ashley Rose Lewis, The Dalles

Ashley Rose Lewis, age 29, a resident of The Dalles, OR passed away April 17, 2022.

A celebration of Life will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. A service will follow in White Swann, WA followed by a burial at Topperish Creek Cemetery. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Frank (Bud) Cyrus Grady, The Dalles

Frank (Bud) Cyrus Grady, age 92, a resident of The Dalles, OR passed away on April 17th, 2022. A graveside service will be held at IOOF 3 mile in The Dalles, OR on April 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Robert A. Delker, The Dalles

Robert A. Delker, age 77, a resident of The Dalles, OR passed away on April 9, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Kelli Diane Holland, The Dalles

Kelli Diane Holland

Kelli Diane Holland was born on October 3, 1958, in The Dalles, Oregon, to Bill and Freda Wilson. 

She attended school in The Dalles and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1976. She then attended business school and worked in Portland, Oregon, before returning back home to The Dalles. 

Kelli was a dedicated employee with 41 years of experience in billing and coding for one medical facility. She had primarily been employed at Mid-Columbia Medical Center and then went on to work for Oregon Health Sciences University.

Her experience with billing and coding extended to include Anesthesia, the ER, Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, as well as other rural ambulances. She loved her work family and was so dedicated that she continued to work until only four days prior to her passing.

Kelli was an accomplished piano and flute player who used her musical talents to worship Jesus. She played the piano at Chenoweth Calvary Baptist Church for many years and then played the flute at Covenant Christian Church and Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene. Another artistic avenue she enjoyed was painting. Her art was loved by many and came on many different “canvases” such as saw blades, milk cans, ornaments, wood rounds and even rocks.

On November 11, 1983, she met Jeff Holland on a blind date. After a short courtship and engagement, they were married on May 12, 1984, for exactly 37 years and 11 months. Over the next eight years, they had three daughters, Katrina, Janna and Karla. Kelli was a devoted wife, proud mother, and an amazing Grandma or “Kaki” (as the grandkids liked to call her). She enjoyed cooking and especially loved to bake cookies, cakes, and cupcakes which were always appreciated greatly by her family and friends. 

In November of 2018, she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Throughout the process, she was a warrior. Always strong, courageous and positive with each change in medication and treatment. After fighting hard for 3 ½ years, her battle ended and she went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ. She passed peacefully surrounded by her close family.

She is survived by her mom Freda Knight, husband Jeff Holland, daughters Katrina Spalding (husband Jesse and 4 children), Janna Hughitt (husband Brian and 3 children) and Karla Helms (husband Jesse), sister Karen Wilson Davey (and her 4 children), and 16 cousins.

 The love and kindness she gave to those she knew has had an everlasting impact on their hearts. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

A Memorial service will be held at The Dalles Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene on May 14th, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Mel Taylor, White Salmon

Mel Taylor passed away on April 4, 2022, in White Salmon, Washington. Mary was born on February 11, 1926, and was 96 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 of condolence for the family.

Obituary: Gladys E. (Palmer) Castle, Hood River

Gladys E. (Palmer) Castle

Gladys E. (Palmer) Castle passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022 (five months shy of her 100th birthday) at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. Gladys was born on September 7, 1922 in New Lexington, Ohio to George Palmer and Goldie Stimmel Palmer.  

She resided in Akron, Ohio and Kingsville, Texas and then moved to Hood River, Oregon in 1962 where she would spend the rest of her years. Gladys’ profession was working at the Oregon/Washington Telephone Company, in accounting, from 1962 and retiring in 1984. She was also a volunteer at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital for ten years. She was a long-time member of her beloved WyEast Whirlers Square Dance Club, as well as a member of Mt. View Baptist Church, Hazel Rebekah Lodge #156, the American Legion Auxiliary, and Rockford Grange.  

Gladys is preceded in death by her son, Richard Zeller and daughter-in-law Barb Zeller, her husband, Marion “Bill” Castle and two brothers and a sister.   She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Zeller) Chichester (husband John Chichester), Dennis Zeller (wife M’Lee Zeller), brother Bob Palmer and grandchildren, Jami McCaslin, Jeff Zeller, Jennifer (Zeller) Wollam, Marchi (Zeller) Colwell and Branden Zeller. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Gladys was a strong, kind, and caring person who enjoyed life and spending time with family and friends. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed.  

Services to honor, remember and celebrate Glady’s life will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 at Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, Oregon.

As Gladys was a 10-year volunteer at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, her wishes were that any donations made in her memory go to Providence Hood River Memorial Foundations (www. Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation - Providence Foundations) or PHRMH Foundations/PO Box 149/Hood River, OR/97031.  

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Death Notice: Jerry Allen Meyer, The Dalles

Jerry Allen Meyer, age 71, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on April 16, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Evelyn Alice Bowlby, Hood River

Evelyn Alice Bowlby passed away on April 16th, 2022, at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.   
Evelyn was born July 9, 1929, and was 92 years of age at the time of her passing.  

Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 

Death Notice: Steven “Steve” Reynolds, Hood River

Steven “Steve” Reynolds lifelong resident of the Hood River Valley and retired Deputy Sheriff passed away April 13th, 2022 at Columbia Basin Care Facility in The Dalles, Oregon.

Steve was born May 20, 1953 and was 68 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.

Death Notice: Jeri Davis Ruefer-Hore, The Dalles

Jeri Davis Ruefer-Hore passed away on April 10, 2022, in The Dalles, Oregon. Jeri was born on June 17, 1945, and was 76 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 of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Mary Lois Taylor, White Salmon

Mary Lois Taylor passed away on April 4, 2022 in White Salmon, Washington. Mary was born on February 11, 1926 and was 96 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 of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Jessy Leroy Sutton, The Dalles

Jessy Leroy Sutton, age 82, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on April 11, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Laura Ann Sparks, The Dalles

Laura Ann Sparks, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR passed away on April 13, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Michael George Poseley, Hood River

Michael George Poseley

September 17, 1941 – April 8, 2022

A cowboy, a dad, a grandpa, a poet and one tough sonofabitch with all the catchphrases to go along with that: my personal favorite “life’s tough, but it’s tougher If you’re stupid”. Well, he sure wasn’t stupid. Full of confidence and common sense that he passed on to his daughters and then on to his grandchildren, Mike made the most of his 80 years. His confidence came with and was earned as an older brother, star athlete, and later on dogged cowboy, hunter, and mountain man; however, it was as a husband and father that Mike was able to most profoundly impact those around and grow into the quintessential wise old man that he was in his later years.

Mike met Kathy the summer before their senior year of high school and began what would be a 64-year adventure; showing each other, themselves, their children, and all their loved ones what “for better or for worse” truly means. A significant step in this adventure: packing up their four young daughters and moving far from their ranch, families, and lives in Minnesota to Colorado to fulfill dreams of ranching, roping, and riding horses through the mountains. Mike thrived in and loved the mountains and Colorado. In Gunnison, Mike and Kathy established themselves and their family as ranchers and realtors: allowing them to meet just about every family in town and enshrine a small-town celebrity status that still lingers to this day.

Mike and Kathy raised their four girls to be tough, hardworking, star athletes that assuaged any thoughts that Mike might need a son to whom to pass these traits down. Sunday family horseback rides along mountain trails, weekends spent skiing, cheering on their two youngest at swim meets, hunting and camping trips, and hard work around the ranch, Mike was able to raise his daughters to be strong, independent, and principled women and to become amazing parents in their own rights. As Mike and Kathy’s family continued to grow, Mike took on his new role as a grandfather – and as the family was rocked by successive losses, Mike took on the role of a father figure to those of his grandchildren who were suddenly in need of one.

Through his later years in Hood River, Oregon, and as his tough edges softened, Mike continued to be a supportive husband, father, grandfather and friend. Mike wrote often of his life, thoughts, and experiences, and took joy in sharing these writings with his friends and grandchildren alike. Mike was also eager to share his tapes of the Colorado Mountain wildlife that he faithfully tracked, filmed, and portrayed, specifically the mountain goats and big horned sheep that migrate through the Rocky Mountains.

Through his wise words, enduring demeanor and attitude towards life, Mike has left a lasting impact of all who knew him and given his family the example of fortitude needed to navigate this life. Another favorite phrase of his, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going” and he lived up to that right to the end.

Samantha Clay Smith

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