Death Notice: Dana Michelle Clark, The Dalles

Dana Michelle Clark, age 55, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 9, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Hattie Louise Trosper, Hood River

Hattie Louise Trosper passed away on July 16, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon. Hattie was born on February 9, 1933, and was 89 years old at the time of her 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. 

Death Notice: Brent Eugene Fisher, Deschutes

Brent Eugene Fisher, age 63, a resident of Deschutes, OR, passed away on July 10, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Curtis Allen Crane, Redmond, OR

Curtis Allen Crane, age 39, a resident of Redmond, OR, passed away on July 9, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Clifford Sumio Nakamura, Hood River

Clifford Sumio Nakamura passed away on July 15, 2022 in Hood River, Oregon. Clifford was born on September 14, 1927 and was 94 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: TJ Patrick Ferres, The Dalles

TJ Patrick Ferres passed away on June 2nd, 2022 in Spokane, Washington. He was born in The Dalles, OR on May 2nd, 1961.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, July 23rd at 11 a.m at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1222 W 10th St., The Dalles OR. It will be followed by refreshments and reflections at the parish Hall at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Death Notice: Theresa Ann Moore “Terrie”

Theresa Ann Moore “Terrie” passed away July 14th, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. Theresa was born on November 25, 1967, and was 54 years of age at the time of passing. Terrie was a long-time Somers Point, New Jersey resident until a year ago when health required her to move to Hood River, Oregon to live with her mother, Stephanie Lamas. 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: Juanita “Nita” Hayes

Juanita “Nita” Hayes passed away on July 13th, 2022 at a local care home in The Dalles, Oregon peacefully in her sleep. Juanita was born January 21st, 1949 and was 73 years of age at the time of passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center Celilo Chapel, located at 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: TJ Patrick Ferres

TJ Patrick Ferres passed away on June 2nd 2022 in Spokane Washington. He was born in The Dalles, OR on May 2nd 1961. His funeral will be held on Saturday July 23rd 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1222 W 10th st The Dalles Or,. It will be followed by refreshments and reflections at the parish Hall at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Death Notice: Arthur LaRoy Monroe, The Dalles

Arthur LaRoy Monroe, age 77, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 11, 2022. A Funeral will be held at the Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall in The Dalles, OR July 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Graveside Service at IOOF Cemetery on 18th and Cherry Heights in The Dalles, OR at 12:00 p.m. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Stephen Anderson, Wamic

Stephen Anderson, age 79, a resident of Wamic, OR, passed away on July 10, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Raymond Kopetz, Hood River

Raymond Kopetz passed away June 8th, 2022, in Hood River, Oregon.  Raymond was born on March 8th, 1931, and was 91 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: Robyn Elise, The Dalles

Robyn Elise, age 32, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 4, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Roger Lee Osborne, Mount Hood Parkdale

Roger Lee Osborne

Roger Lee Osborne, age 79, of Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon, gently passed away in his sleep on July 3, 2022, at 3:00 a.m. Roger spent his last six months bravely managing advanced congestive heart failure and cancer treatments for myeloma (plasma cells).

Through it all, he maintained his usual positivity and a good sense of humor while making plans for the future. He was a very shy person which made him a genuinely good listener. He would much rather hear about what you were doing than share about himself, yet he was so accomplished.

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Roger was born on April 2, 1943, in the coal mining company town of Ashland, West Virginia, to Firman Osborne and Mae O’Neal Roark. He spent his early childhood in Mountain City/ Shouns, Tennessee with his parents and two older sisters: Lois and Phyllis. By the age of five, he had lived in several South Atlantic states, including Delaware, before his family packed up everything they owned and drove cross country to Parkdale, Oregon. They settled in Hood River County where his father worked hard as a logger and farmer. His mother and older sisters worked in the fruit orchards & packing houses. All visitors were welcome in their musically gifted home. Neighbors still remember blue grass music being written, played and sung into the early hours.

He graduated with honors from Wy’East/ Hood River High School in 1961. His parents were proud that he had earned an academic scholarship to attend Pacific University for economics and mathematics. Two years later he transferred to Portland State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration/ Accounting.

During college, Roger met and married Josette F. Lentz of Portland, Oregon & the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. They had three children together: Michelle, Pierre and Jacques. In time they divorced which led to him taking a job in New Mexico. It was there, in 1973, he met the love of his life, Joann Cadena Saiz. With this union, he was blessed with the addition of three children from Joann’s first marriage: Vincent, Richard and Rebecca.

He enjoyed working with numbers. This led to a 49-year career in the accounting field where he started as a clerk and ended with the title of Chief Financial Officer. He made lifelong friends in each workplace: Portland General Electric, Public Utility-- Clerk/ Accounting Assistant, Portland, OR; Smoke Craft, Inc., Food Manufacturing-- Assistant Controller, Albany, OR; Erickson, Inc., Aerospace Manufacturing-- Controller, Portland, OR; Hinkle Investments/ Shopping Malls-Homes-Family Fun Center-- Controller, Albuquerque, NM; Ventura Port District-- Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ventura, CA; and Hattenhauer Distributing/Transportation/Energy Company-- Controller, The Dalles, OR. 

He officially retired in 2014.

Career Highlights: (1) Roger was asked by the FBI to consider working in forensic accounting as he had a gift for financial record & transaction analysis, along with understanding complex software programs & operating systems; 2) he never got used to flying around in an Erickson S-64 Air Crane Helicopters; and (3) he was instrumental in transforming the Ventura Port District waterfront marina into a place to dine, shop and stay (venturaharbor.com).

A lifelong learner and teacher Roger became a CPA in Los Angeles, California, began graduate coursework at Eastern New Mexico University for a Master of Business Administration, overcame his fear of public speaking by succeeding with Toastmasters International, taught business law & international banking at Albuquerque Tech Vocational Institute, and became an Accredited Residential Manager & Certified Property Manager via the Institute of Real Estate Management. The list goes on. 

Roger & Joann lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, then Ojai, California, and later moved back to New Mexico where they built an amazing Southwest-style house outside of Sandia Park. They were able to enjoy the mountain views and wildlife for many years before moving to Parkdale, Oregon to take care of his aging parents. They spent 43 happy years together. He was Joann’s caregiver through several successful cancer battles until dementia complications claimed her life on December 19, 2016.

He loved sports and sports statistics of all kinds—especially basketball. His favorite college team was Gonzaga. He played basketball his whole adult life- admitting he wasn’t necessarily a good player but he loved the game and gave his best. He enjoyed running, weightlifting, bowling, golf, a wide range of western movies, crossword puzzles, forensic TV mysteries, U.S. history & world events, listening to music, attending music concerts and was a fan of comic strips, standup comedy and laughing at life in general. 

He adored his cats and made sure the outdoor community cats were taken care of too. He and his beloved Joann appreciated the outdoors and took many trips into the Southwest wilderness exploring ghost and mining towns, Native American cliff dwellings and historic Route 66. They did everything from touring the enduring mansions of New Orleans to staying a week on the Queen Mary in San Francisco. They hosted at the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Forest Services’ Smokey Bear at Albuquerque’s Hot Air Balloon Festival. 

Roger is survived by his daughter Michelle Osborne of Mount Hood Parkdale, OR, son Pierre Osborne of Portland, OR, son Jacques Osborne of Portland, OR, son Vincent Saiz of Albuquerque, NM, daughter Rebecca Maestas of Aztec, NM; grandson Roger A. Osborne of Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon and many lovely grandchildren and great-grandchildren living in the beautiful Southwest.

Roger was predeceased by his wife Joann C. Osborne (December 19, 2016), father Firman Osborne (February 28, 2002), mother Mae Osborne (February 12, 2013), his sisters Lois Woodard and Phyllis Greer and son Richard Saiz. 

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Anderson’s Tribute Center in Hood River, OR to host a private family ceremony. Roger will be laid to rest at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque, NM.

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

Obituary: Thomas James Griswold, The Dalles

Thomas James Griswold

Thomas James Griswold, a devoted family man and an avid outdoorsman, passed away July 5, 2022, in the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death and was calmed by the sound of traditional hymns and by the touch of his loved ones. Tom was fighting bladder cancer, likely caused by Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War.  

Tom Griswold was born on April 5, 1943, in Red Bluff, CA. Tom was the third child and the oldest boy born to Clarence and Jean Griswold. Tom’s love of the outdoors and ability to work with machinery was instilled at a young age when the family moved around with his father’s work, either shearing sheep or working as a predator control agent. This gave young Tom hours to run through the woods, learning to hunt and fish, or fixing up homes and equipment.

These early experiences influenced Tom and helped create the man he was for his adult life. After graduating from school in 1961, Tom joined the US Navy and was involved with the Bay of Pigs and the Vietnam War.

While in the Navy, Tom was trained as a machinist, which was his primary employment for the rest of his life; to say that Tom enjoyed fixing or redesigning things would be an understatement. Tom worked as a machinist for The Corps of Engineers at Bonneville Dam until his retirement. After retirement, Tom spent most of his time enjoying his family and the acreage. He was passionate about building his home, redesigning equipment for the home, or hunting or fishing with family. There was never an outdoor event that Tom turned down, even filling his depredation tag with a cow elk this March with the help of his sons.

His laugh was contagious; his energy was beyond his years, and his hugs were deep and filled with love, his stories …. endless. He will be missed not only at home but out at hunting camp around the fire or at fishing camp at dusk when the stories rang out and made us all laugh, even if we’d heard the same story once or twice. We knew the ending, Tom was always the hero, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. 

Tom is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Griswold. He is also survived by three children, Susan Bull, Jim, and Keith Griswold, one son-in-law, Jerry Bull, and two daughters-in-law, Evie and Julie Griswold, who teased Tom endlessly about which was the favorite. The children blessed him with nine grandchildren, Dakota, Hunter, Shannon and Dustin Whitmire, Madison, Emmalie, and Nate Griswold, as well as Aaron and Jonah Griswold, and one great-grandchild Raylee Thomas Bull, which were truly the love of his life. Tom’s siblings, Betty Garlock, Barbara Wegner and Tim Griswold were very important to him.

He was called Opa not only by the grandchildren but by many other children who were lucky enough to spend time with Tom. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law Wayne Whitmire. Tom loved his family, his country and his Lord. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Tom’s funeral will be held on Saturday,  July 16 at noon,  at Bethany Lutheran Church at 2323 E. 12th St, The Dalles, where Tom was an active member, serving as bookkeeper and trustee for many years. 

In place of flowers, pleased donate to your favorite charity or Hope Medical Clinic 3206 W. 6th The Dalles, Or., 97058

The family thanks the Brisrol Hospice of The Gorge and Oregon Vetran’s Home for the kind and compassionate care during Tom’s Last weeks.

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

Obituary: Norman Leo Cox, The Dalles

Norman Leo Cox, born on December 17, 1929, passed away July 2, 2022, by pneumonia while residing in the Oregon Veterans Home for the past 5 years.

Norman was born in Walla Walla, WA.

The draft board picked Norman up in Montana (working on a cattle ranch) and he was taken to Fort Lewis for Army training as a Coxswain-Boatswain Senior deck petty Officer in charge of the crew and boat who captained 2 P.T. Boat’s in the US Army Amphibs at the end of WWII. He spent 18 months in the Army in the Philippines and Japan.

After the Army, he attended a technical school in 1950. Norman married Deloris Ruth Berg on February 16, 1957, and the marriage lasted 65 years. Norman worked a total of 55 years with various trucking companies including Consolidated Freightway, Georgia Pacific, and 23 years at Silver Eagle Trucking out of Portland, OR.

He was a member of the Portland Powell Church of God for 20 years, where he taught teenage boys in Sunday school. Later after moving to The Dalles, he became a member of The Life in Christ Center Church for 25 years. He enjoyed building model airplanes and flying them with his buddies. He also enjoyed digging, finding special rocks, (rockhound) and making jewelry for Deloris.

He is survived by his wife Deloris R. Cox and his three daughters, Lynda J. and husband Darrel Starr, Anita L. and husband Frank Crank, and Tina M. and her husband Michael Chardoin; his seven grandchildren Jason Starr, Adara (Starr) and husband Chuck Maness, Chloe Crank, Christopher Crank and wife Daurissa, Kevin Crank, Michael Chaudoin and wife Sarah, and Alexandria Chadoin; his seven great-grandchildren Daniel Starr, Samuel Crank, Michael Crank, Judah Crank, Logan Chadoin, Emma Chadoin, Leah Maness. Those who proceed him in death are his parents Clifford Craig Cox, Stepfather Lester Hutchison and his mother Alyssa Brooks Hutchison, his brother Ivan Cox and sister Naomi (Noni) Cox Fisher.

There will be a viewing on Thursday, July 14th, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Life In Christ Center Church, 3095 Cherry Heights Rd. The Dalles, OR. The Funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. following the viewing. The graveside service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the IOOF Cemetery on Cherry Heights Rd. for the burial.

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

Death Notice: Charles Allen Vaughn, Maupin

Charles Allen Vaughn, age 76, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away on July 3, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Thomas “Tom” Kelley, Hood River

Thomas “Tom” Kelley

Thomas “Tom” Kelley, 80, of Hood River, Oregon, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.  

Tom was born on January 5, 1942, in Orange, California. He is survived by his wife Carol, who he married in 1964, and their four children, Debi (Bruce) Smith of Ashland, Brooke (Javier) Barrazuetta of Ecuador, Heath of Hood River, and Brandi (Gus) Gustafson of Warrenton, Oregon; grandchildren Taylor and Riley Smith, Nash Kelley, Becca Gustafson, and great-grandson Benjamin. He is also survived by his twin brother Charles Kelley, his wife Diana, and two nieces, Sandi and Mindi. 

In 1985, the Kelley family relocated from Chehalis, Washington, into the beautiful Hood River Valley. Apart from his secular work, Tom was an active Jehovah's Witness. He enjoyed teaching others about the Bible's hope for the future and the solution to mankind's problems. His hobbies were rafting on the John Day and Deschutes rivers, hiking and camping through the scenic Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade Mountains. He also enjoyed tinkering in his garage, playing racquetball and volleyball, skiing with his friends and loved ones, and beating friends and family at a game of pinochle. He always kept himself busy and made time to help others in need. His generosity, kindness, and concern will be missed by all. 

There will be a memorial service at 2:00 p.m., July 23rd at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1619 Tucker Road, Hood River. 

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 James Griswold, The Dalles

Thomas James Griswold, age 79, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on the morning of July 5, 2022. Thomas passed away holding his wife, Linda's hand.

He was covered by an American flag and was respectfully escorted from The Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon.

His Funeral will be held on July 16th, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the Bethany Lutheran Church located at 2323 E 12th St. The Dalles, OR.

Family and friends will later gather at Sunshine Mill from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at 901 E 2nd St The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Kathy Ann (Carpenter) Benedict, The Dalles

Kathy Ann (Carpenter) Benedict

Kathy Ann (Carpenter) Benedict, age 73, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed on to her reward on July 4th, 2022.

Kathy was born in Mount Sterling, KY in 1949 to Coleman and Florene Carpenter.

In 1964 she moved to The Dalles, OR to attend school. She married Gerald (Jerry) Benedict in 1966 where they pastored a church in Aberdeen, WA for a year then moved back to The Dalles where they were involved in ministry over the years. During that time, they welcomed their daughter Tammy Sue, who was born in 1967.

Kathy played the piano and keyboard, and she wrote and sang songs, some on CDs. She was also a prayer leader and teacher in the local church. Kathy also ministered to those during their time of need. She attended the Covenant Hood River Church with her husband and pastors Fritz and Wendi Stranz. And the people there reached to her for prayer and support.

She is survived by her husband Gerald, her daughter Tammy Benedict Thompson, her grandchildren, Mikayla McLean (Daniel), son Joshua Thompson, sister-in-law Linda Hanson (Gary), sister Peggy Minnis, Rhoda Carpenter, Barbara, Lena Seals, and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at IOOF 3 mile in The Dalles, OR, on July 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. With a celebration of life to follow at Covenant Christian Community Church in Hood River, OR, on July 30, 2022, at 11:00 am.

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