Death Notices: Pamela Sue Walsborn; Lina Louise Haug, The Dalles

Pamela Sue Walsborn, age 60, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 22, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Lina Louise Haug, age 96, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 26, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice, Gary Douglas Fisk, The Dalles

Gary Douglas Fisk, age 73, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 26, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Neil Gregory Slaymaker, The Dalles

Neil Gregory Slaymaker, age 76, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 21, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell is in care of arrangements.

Service Announcement: Robert “Bob” Lucas, Hood River

Robert “Bob” Lucas passed away May 31st, 2022 in Hood River, Oregon.  Bob was born on August 9, 1948, and was 73 years of age at the time of passing.   Graveside Committal Services are planned for 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 27th, 2022, at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery (1235 Tucker Road, 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 the family. 

Death Notice: Thomas McFall, Hood River

Thomas McFall passed away June 18, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon. Thomas was born on April 27, 1948, and was 74 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 Notices: Kenneth Kliewer, Hood River; Shiloh Michael Mitchell, Cascade Locks

Kenneth Kliewer passed away on June 17, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon. Kenneth was born on December 31, 1935, and was 86 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.

Shiloh Michael Mitchell passed away on June 15, 2022, in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Shiloh was born on July 6, 1981, and was 40 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.

Death Notice: Kevin Lee Dugger, The Dalles

Kevin Lee Dugger, age 60, a resident of The Dalles, OR passed away on June 12, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Shelia Rose Walter, The Dalles

Sheila Rose Walter, age 72, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away June 2, 2022.

A graveside service will be held July 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the IOOF 3 mile Cemetery in The Dalles, OR.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Walla Walla, or Heart of Hospice of The Dalles. Spencer, Libby and Powell are in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Jason Kane Ashby, 37, The Dalles

Jason Kane Ashby, age 37, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away May 28, 2022.

A private family memorial will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: John William Vining, The Dalles

John William Vining, age 77, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away June 10, 2022.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Ann Llewellyn Matthews, Hood River

Ann Llewellyn Matthews passed away June 16th, 2022 in Hood River, Oregon. Ann was born April 5, 1950 and was 72 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: Robert Barry Atkisson, Maupin

Robert Barry Atkisson, age 61, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away June 14, 2022.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Judie Scobee, Hood River

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Judie Scobee passed away June 3, 2022 in Portland, Oregon.   

Judith Ann Scobee (Benzel) was born on April 29th, 1936 in White Salmon, Washington to Jake and Cleo Benzel. Judie and her family moved across the river to Hood River, OR while she was still an infant, and was raised there with her two older sisters Bobby and Jackie. Judie graduated from Wy'East High School in 1954, where she met the love of her life, Gale. Gale and Judie were married on April 30th 1955 at Hood River Valley Christian Church.  

Judie was a mother to three sons, Douglas, David, and Robert. Their family moved around frequently due to Gale’s career at Pacific Power and Light, but Judie made a loving home no matter where they were. After Gale retired in 1986, they moved back to their hometown of Hood River, where they purchased the family orchard from Gale's father. Judie worked at the Post Office located inside High School Pharmacy (formerly Ben Franklin) from 1987 until she retired 10 years later in 1998. 

Judie was an avid artist and loved to paint and to teach painting classes. She enjoyed painting landscapes and flowers. Judie was caring, kind-hearted, and generous, and loved her family fiercely. She is preceded in death by her husband Gale in 2002, and her sister Jackie in 2016. She is survived by her three sons, Doug Scobee of Hillsboro, David Scobee of Hood River, and Robert Scobee, of La Crosse WI. She is also survived by her three granddaughters, Kirsten Scobee of Vancouver, Kayla Scobee of Hood River, Emily Frater of Eugene; and three beautiful great-grandchildren.  

Services to honor, celebrate and remember Judie are planned as follows; 

• A time of viewing 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 25th at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

• Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 25th at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

• Private Family Vault Committal Service at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.
  

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

Death Notice: Aileen E. Carr-McLean, Hood River

Aileen E. Carr-McLean passed away June 11th, 2022 in Hood River, Oregon. Aileen was born January 6, 1934 and was 88 years of age at the time of passing.

A memorial service for Aileen will be held 3:30 P.M., Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Hood River (1223 Oak Street, 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 the family.

Death Notices: Jeffrey Michael Beck, 22, The Dalles; Renee Terry Cynthia Tetzloff, 78, The Dalles

Renee Terry Cynthia Tetzloff, age 78, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 5, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Jeffrey Michael Beck, age 22, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 7, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Gwenith Earlene (Lemka) Hannah, The Dalles

On Monday, June 6, 2022, Gwenith Earlene (Lemka) Hannah loving mother of four passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Gwenith was born August 15, 1934, in Tulsa, OK to Earl and Grace Lemka. She met and married her husband Paul P. Hannah when she was fifteen years old on February 5, 1950, they were married for forty-nine years until Paul’s passing.

Gwenith was the queen of hospitality and loved to entertain in her home. She had a very generous spirit. Gwenith was very active in church until her health would not allow her to do so. She was the best cook and enjoyed cooking for others. She was a wonderful loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was loved by many.

Gwenith was preceded in death by her husband Paul Hannah, her father, Earl and her mother, Grace Lemka, and her brother, Carl Lemka.

She is survived by her children Pauletta Hannah, Sheree (Brian) Dudley, Adrian (Karen) Hannah, Angela (Alon) Ropp, seventeen grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren. We will always carry her memory in our hearts.

a graveside service will be held at IOOF Cherry Heights Cemetery on 18th St. in The Dalles, OR on June 23, 2022, at 11:00 am. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Patricia Gunderson, Hood River

Patricia Gunderson passed away on June 8, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon.  Patricia was born on January 20, 1969, and was 53 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: Gwenith Earlene Hannah, Dallesport

Gwenith Earlene Hannah, age 87, a resident of Dallesport, WA, passed away on June 6, 2022. A Graveside service will be held at IOOF Cherry Heights Cemetery on 18th St. in The Dalles, OR June 23, 2022 at 11:00 am. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Eichi Hirata, Sr., Parkdale; Memorial Service set for July 9

Eichi Hirata, Sr. (90) Eichi was born December 9, 1929, on the family homestead in Parkdale, Oregon joining older sisters, Chieko (Kari) and Fusako.

His father Katsui (Kay) Hirata and mother Kumako (Inukai) emigrated from Okiyama, Japan for a new life in America. Kumako died young as a result of a car accident and Katsui remarried to Toshiko (Shiraishi) and from that union came brother Bill (Masado) and sister Marie (Shizuko).

Eichi went to school in Parkdale until he and his family were re-located to Tule Lake, California internment camp under federal executive order #9066 during World War II. After the war the family returned to Parkdale and was able, with some difficulty, to resume living on the homestead.

Eichi graduated from old Parkdale High School and worked in the family orchard until he was drafted into the Army in 1950. He served honorably in Germany during the Korean War. After the Army, he married Charlotte Asayo Hoashi and they had three children together: son Harvey and twin sons Edward and Eugene.

After their union dissolved, he married Vivian Lucille Rhodes. Four children were born during that union, son Eichi Jr, daughters Terrie, Candie, and Sandie and stepdaughter Joanne also became family. Eichi’s third marriage to Iola Marie Ramoz produced son Todd.

Eichi gave up farming and worked for Hood River County road crew for over 10 years. He also worked for a paving company for a few years before going to work for Zeller Excavating, where he stayed until his retirement. It was during his time with Zeller that he met and married his final wife Gayle Marie Thorstad.

As children are want to do, his went forth and multiplied giving them 25 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and several great great-grandchildren. He returned to farming a small pear orchard as well as keeping a large garden.

He and Gayle both enjoyed gardening together. He also loved to fish with friends or by himself and was an excellent fisherman. He was the go-to guy for finding matsutake (pine) mushrooms in the fall for himself and Gayle, as well as other family members.

Eichi was never a talker, but oh boy could he listen. His favorite family activity was sitting with them and listening to the varied conversations. He loved his children and enjoyed nothing better than visits from any or all of them and he doted on all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He passed away on May 19, 2020, at home with family by his side, as he had wanted to. He leaves behind his wife of 33 years Gayle Hirata; children Harvey (Rhonda), Ed (Doreen), Eichi Jr (Ginger), Terrie (Tyler), Candie (Stanley), Sandie (Tom), Todd (Jackie) and Joanne; sisters Fusako(Masanao) and Marie (Jerry); cousins Noriko (James), Shugi Hirata; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Chieko; and son Eugene.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE is set for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Idlewilde Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.

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

Death Notice: Jeffrey Montgomery Bickford, The Dalles

Jeffrey Montgomery Bickford, age 66, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 2, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.