Death Notice: Vernon Labsch, Dufur, 101 years old

Vernon Labsch, passed away on May 22, 2022, at his home in Dufur, Oregon with family by his side. Vernon was born March 3, 1927, and was 101 years of age at the time of 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.

Vernon Labsch

Vernon Labsch

Death Notices: James Campbell Donnell, The Dalles; Lawrence Russell Hagel, The Dalles

Lawrence Russell Hagel, age 72, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 23, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

James Campbell Donnell, age 82, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 26, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Reggie Dawson “Reg”, Hood River

Reggie Dawson “Reg” passed away May 27th, 2022, at his home in Hood River, Oregon surrounded by family. Reggie was born July 21, 1951, and was 70 years of age at the time of passing. 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.

Death Notice: Gary Jean Alexander, Parkdale

Gary Jean Alexander passed away on May 26, 2022, at home in Parkdale, Oregon.  Gary Jean was born on November 23, 1947, and was 74 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. 

Death Notice: Rafael Garcia-Avila, Cascade Locks

Rafael Garcia-Avila passed away on May 24, 2022, at home in Cascade Locks, Oregon.  Rafael was born on October 2, 1962, and was 59 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 Notices: David Ulrich, Goldendale; Mary Lee Taylor, Dufur; Terry Lee Reisen, The Dalles

David Ulrich, age 79, a resident of Goldendale, WA, passed away on May 24, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Mary Lee Taylor, age 67, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away on May 25, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Terry Lee Reisen, age 75, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 19, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Janet Richter, Hood River

Janet Richter passed away May 25th, 2022, at Providence Brookside Manor of Hood River, Oregon. Janet was born on February 10, 1927, and was 95 years of age at the time of passing. 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: Sandra “Sandy” Mae Cameron, The Dalles

Sandra “Sandy” Mae Cameron passed away at her home in The Dalles, Oregon on May 7th, 2022.  Sandy was born July 23, 1947, and was 74 years of age at the time of her passing.  

Sandy was born in Kenmare, North Dakota to Chester & Leona (Olson) Johnson.   She joined brothers; Chester (Jr.), Ronald, Terry and sister; Carol.

Sandy’s father passed away when she was three and the family moved to Hood River, Oregon to join Leona’s parents and siblings and other extended family.

The family attended First Baptist Church in Hood River where Sandy made a decision to follow Christ and be baptized.  Many happy memories were tied to this church.

She attended COE Primary, Park Street Elementary and graduated from the old Hood River High School also on May Street. Sandy had such a large family there has always been at least on member in the school district for decades.

Sandy married Larry Shuler and had one son, Tony.  Larry was tragically killed in an automobile accident in Portland, Oregon where they lived.  Sandy and Tony then moved back to Hood River where she enrolled in The Dalles School of Beauty and became a licensed cosmetologist where she would be employed with local shops for over 35 years.

In 1967, she met Dave Cameron and they were married in 1968 and moved back to Portland where Dave worked in the shipyards.

By the time Tony started school in 1971 they had made their home of 40 years in Hood River; later joined by son, Timothy “Tim” Cameron.  Sandy worked her schedule around being with the boys, working part-time while Dave was a Teamster delivery man.  Both sons were athletes and many hours were spent watching their sports and making many lifelong friends along the way.  The family belonged to the Christian Missionary Alliance Church.  

In 2005, Dave & Sandy moved to Pendleton, Oregon and Sandy was employed as an instructor and assistant manager of The Pendleton School of Beauty.  

In 2007 both she and Dave retired.  Many years of travel were enjoyed after their retirement, covering 20 plus states and Mexico & Canada multiple times.  Most notable was a trip to the Carolina’s and Blue Ridge Country cover six states with brother and sister-in-law, Chet & Kathy as companions.  The four continued to travel together on many more trips to Canada, Mexico and the Mid-West to name just a few.

Countless people considered Sandy as a friend, she was genuine in every respect and loyal especially to her family all of whom have been blessed to be a part of her life, “she has filled us with great joy and we miss her greatly, she was an example of a Christ led life that touched us and so many more lives”.

Sandy is survived and will be dearly missed by; her husband, Dave; sons, Tony (and wife, Shelly) and Tim (and wife, Rhiana); five grandchildren, Dylan, Brior, Iyla, Maeve and Jayden; four great grandchildren, Axelie, Axton, Aliah & Jacob; brothers, Chet (and wife, Kathy) Johnson and Terry Johnson; sister-in-law, Joan Smith; countless nieces, nephews, cousins and friends she has collected over the years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester & Leona; brother, Ron; sister, Carol; grandson, Greyson and husband of first marriage, Larry.

A service to Celebrate Sandy’s life is planned for 5:00 p.m., June 10th, 2022 at The Rockford Grange (4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River, Oregon 97031).

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 family.

Death Notice: Benjamin Lowell Bloom, Portland

Benjamin Lowell Bloom, age 84, a resident of Portland, OR, passed away on May 25, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Brenda Agnes Fivian, Hood River

Brenda Agnes Fivian passed away on May 14, 2022, in her Vancouver, Washington home. She was 61 years old. 

Brenda was born on August 12, 1960, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Ernest and Louise Bess. The family moved to the Hood River Valley in 1968. Brenda was the youngest of three children. She had two older brothers, Bill and Bob.

Brenda attended school in the Hood River Valley and graduated from Hood River Valley High School in 1978. She attended Central Oregon Community College and Eastern Oregon University. 

Brenda worked in the shipping industry for many years in downtown Portland, Oregon. She left that job and joined the team at CDM Caregiving Services. There, she utilized her love of cooking to make nutritious meals for the clients. She also taught various classes to the clients and brought her dogs into the center as companions. 

Brenda loved the many dachshund dogs she owned throughout the years-in fact these dogs were her life. The last two she adopted were blind and hearing impaired. Brenda prided herself on being a kind and loving dog mom. 

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents and brothers. She is survived by her best friend/sister Jana Arthur of Hood River, Oregon. They became instant friends in 1970 when in the fifth grade at Westside Elementary School. 

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. 

Celebration of Life: Beatrice Louise Dick, The Dalles

Beatrice Louise Dick, age 97, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 4, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles, OR, on June 23, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Robert Pean, Beaverton

Robert Pean, age 59, a resident of Beaverton, WA, passed away on May 4, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: David Laverne Snuggerud, Hood River

David Laverne Snuggerud passed away on May 16, 2022, in The La Pine, Oregon. David was born on October 2, 1956, and was 65 years old at the time of his passing.  

A service Memorial service and reception for David will be held on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at Andersons Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031) 

A graveside service will be held immediately following the reception at Idlewilde Cemetery (980 Tucker Road, 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: Thomas Glenn Dunbar, The Dalles

Thomas Glenn Dunbar, age 58, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 23, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Amie E. Abbott, Parkdale

Amie E. Abbott passed away on May 22, 2022, at her home in Parkdale, Oregon. Amie was born on March 19, 1971, and was 51 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: Deborah Rodewald, Hood River

Deborah Rodewald passed away May 22th, 2022, at Parkhurst Place in Hood River, Oregon.  Deborah was born May 17, 1951, and was 71 years of age at the time of passing.  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: Pearl Leona Sellin, Hood River

Pearl Leona Sellin passed away at her home at Huntington Terrace in Gresham, Oregon on May 3, 2022, and was 95 years old at the time of her passing. Pearl was born August 5, 1926, in Hillsboro, North Dakota to Melvin and Clara Gronsdahl. She had an older sister Lenora Nockleby and a younger brother Gayle Gronsdahl. 

In 1943 at the age of 17 Pearl and a girlfriend moved to Portland, OR to work in the shipyards as a welder. Her mother became ill in 1945 and Pearl, known as “Tiny” at the time, returned to Minnesota to help at home. There she worked as a switchboard operator for the phone company. 

It was in Minnesota that she met a young sailor named Virgil Sellin, who she married on March 4, 1947. Together they had a daughter named Vicki and three years later they moved to Hood River, Oregon where several of her family members already lived. In 1952 Pearl delivered her second daughter Patti Campbell. She was a stay-at-home mom but not a bored one. She enjoyed carpentry and was a very accomplished handyman. She taught 4-H classes, drove the girls and their horses to events. She was a loving mother and aunt to 4 nephews and 4 nieces.

Pearl’s marriage ended on May 25, 1974. She found a job at Paris Fair as a clerk. She loved it and was able to exercise her creativity and sense of style by decorating the windows and going on buying trips for the store in Portland. She really enjoyed the job and her coworkers. She retired when the store closed. 

Pearl had many interests and was always learning new things like quilting, weaving, painting, pottery, and even belly dancing. She loved camping and traveling on cruises with her friends and even made it to Florence, Italy, a lifetime dream. 

She will be remembered by those who knew her as adventurous, independent and very loving.

A Graveside Service for Pearl will be held at 1:00p.m., Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at Idlewilde Cemetery (980 Tucker Rd, 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: Pearl Edith Appel, Hood River

Pearl Edith Appel passed away on May 18th, 2022, at Parkhurst Place in Hood River, Oregon. Pearl was born on January 30, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois and was 92 years of age at the time of her passing. Pearl was buried Monday, May 23rd, 2022, at Shalom Memorial Park in Arlington Heights, Illinois. 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.

Death Notice: Dennis E Brown, The Dalles

Dennis E Brown, age 82, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 17, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Mary Lois “Mel” Taylor, White Salmon

Mary Lois “Mel” Taylor left this world and entered her Heavenly home on April 4, 2022 she passed in White Salmon, Washington. Mary was born on February 11, 1926 and was 96 years old at the time of her passing.

Mel was born in Seattle, Washington to Homer Thomas and Louis (Teroller) Bovee. She was born with her win brother, Chuck and joined sisters, Jane and Helen.

Mel attended schools in Seattle until she left for Whitworth College in 1944. She graduated with degrees in Speech, Drama and Bible in 1948. While at Whitworth she met her future husband, Cliff Taylor, who recently returned from serving in the US Army during WWII. They married on June 14, 1947, at her parents’ home on Whidbey Island, Washington. After Cliff’s graduation in 1949, they moved to The Cheyenne/Crow Reservation in Busby, Montana where Cliff taught 5th grade. They were house parents to 30 children, and while they were there Mel cooked two meals a day for all of them of a coal stove.

In 1963, after three moves to various teaching jobs, Cliff was hired to teach “new math” at Wy’East High School. In 1969 Mel got her realtors license and spent her career at the Don Nunamaker, Realtors, earning “Realtor of the Year” in 2001. She retired in 2011 at the age of 85. She was appreciated for her love of helping others and for her cinnamon rolls that graced each new home sold.

Mel always said she was rich in family! She is survived by; her children, Mary Beth (& Tim) Copper, Lee Ann (& Marv) Routson, John (& Janet) Taylor, and Lisa (& Dave) Calmettes; seventeen grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; and a host of friends that she has collected over her 96 years.

She was preceded in death by; her daughter, Jo Ella Sellers (Gilbert) in 2005; her husband, Cliff Taylor in 2014; and twin brother, Chuck Bovee in 2021.

As Mel grew older, her great longing for Heaven was evident. Many hours each day would find her reading her Bible, devotional and talking about the Lord, Jesus. One of her favorite verses was Psalm 16; 4-5.

A time to Celebrate Mel’s life is planned for 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2022, at the CMA Church (2650 Montello Avenue, 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.