Death Notice: Stefan Eric Lovewell, age 32, Grass Valley

Stefan Eric Lovewell, age 32, a resident of Grass Valley, OR, passed away October 26, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church November 5, 2022 at 11:00 am in The Dalles, OR.

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

Death Notice: Louise Ione Hexum, The Dalles

Louise Ione Hexum, age 94, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 25, 2022. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Jeannie Rae Justice, The Dalles; nurturer, librarian, Sonrise Principal

Jeannie Rae Justice was welcomed into the loving arms of  Jesus on October 10, 2022. She was born to Bea & Willet Justice on January 14, 1947.

She graduated with a master’s degree in Library Science from Geneseo, NY. She was a librarian at Roberts Wesleyan College for ten years. In 1979 moved to The Dalles, OR, to become a librarian at Judson Baptist College until 1985. She followed this as Secretary of Calvary Baptist Church until 1996 where she was a member until her death. At that time she went back to Rochester to assist with her nephew with autism. In 1999 she returned to The Dalles to be Principal of Sonrise Academy retiring in 2018.

Her faithful service to Lord included AWANA program, teaching Sunday school, VBS, Missions committee, Welcome table, Good News Club, Community Bible study, KRHP TV camera, baking communion bread, and being available. She had a servant’s heart. She was gifted and talented artistically and was an avid reader and loved the Scriptures.

She was preceded by her parents, brother & sister. She is survived by siblings Ray, Bea (Ger) Teal, LouAnne Thompson, Pattie (Bob) Peter, Brian (Kyle), Laura (Jim) Bowen, lifelong friend Joyce Lee, many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship The Dalles OR, or to  Gideons International.

Obituary: Susan Claire Willis, Hood River: She put her all into "Leadership for Youth"

Susan Claire Willis, a lifelong resident of Hood River, Oregon, gained her Angel wings on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the age of 69, surrounded by loved ones at her home. She remained strong throughout her battle with cancer, knowing her faith would sustain her.

  Sue was born on February 15, 1953, in Portland, Oregon, and at 10 weeks old, was lovingly adopted by Walt and Jewel Pegg of Parkdale, Oregon.

Sue attended Parkdale Elementary, Dee Primary, Wy'East High School, and was in the first class to graduate from the newly-built Hood River Valley High School in 1971. The following year, she attended Mt. Hood Community College, and then in July 1972, married her high school sweetheart, Gary Willis. This past July, 2022, Sue and Gary joyfully celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary as friends and family gathered to express their love.

Sue's young life was filled with the love of her parents growing up on the family farm harvesting pears and apples and even learning to drive a tractor.

Sue had a great love and respect for her parents and the life lessons they taught her about the rewards of hard work and the value of kindness to others. As a teen, Sue was chosen to be a 1970 Hood River Valley Blossom Festival Princess, and the following year, as the first Prom Queen of Hood River Valley High School.

Sue's most important priority was her family. She and Gary were blessed with two children they adored. Robert Ryan Willis was born in 1975, and Marcie Melia Willis in 1977. Sue was a stay-at-home mom until her children started middle school, but she was very active in her children's lives, being a room-Mom, serving on various PTO committees, attending Pine Grove skate nights, and served on the Wy'East local committee. She passed on to her children the value of kindness, honesty, hard work and a strong faith. 

Sue was employed at GS Long (spray shed) from 1988-1993, at which time she began to work for the Hood River Co. Chamber of Commerce. Her most rewarding assignment was in 1994, when she coordinated the creation of the "Leadership For Youth" program, partnering with HRVHS and many local businesses to teach leadership skills to inspire, encourage and motivate Hood River youth. Sue's passion for this program enabled her to touch many lives with her upbeat personality, positive attitude, wisdom and encouragement to teens. 

Sue also kept very involved with the Hood River community by her membership in Alpha Chi Sorority in the 1980s and the Orchard Lanes bowling league.  Her most enjoyable hobby was her way of showing joy and emotion through music as a member of the Sweet Adelines singing group, where she was also part of the Quartet, "Girlz From the Hood".

Though Gary and Sue spent time traveling to many vacation destinations, when Gary introduced Sue to his old hunting community at Wallowa Lake, it became their most loved place to spend time.  After many camping years at the Lake, they purchased their retirement home in Lostine, Oregon and spent the past years building their friendships and church community there.

As a life-long member of the Hood River Church of Christ, Sue lived her life as a true example of a Christian believer who always made those around her feel special. Her kindness, honesty, generosity, humility and positive attitude are a great testimony to her strong faith in God.  Sue was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a true friend who will be dearly missed but always remembered for her contagious smile that left a lasting impression on many hearts.

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Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Walt and Jewel Pegg.  She is survived by her husband, Gary; son, Ryan; daughter, Marcie Zorza (Kris); Grandchildren, Makena and Kyla Zorza, Blake, Grace and Tatum Willis; Sister Sherry of Hermiston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Please help us celebrate Sue's beautiful life on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sue's memory can be made to Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness through please mail to; 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: Dee Arthur Richelderfer, Wasco

Dee Richelderfer

Dee Arthur Richelderfer of Wasco, Ore., passed away at a hospice facility in Vancouver, Wash., on October 15, 2022.

He was 64.

Dee was born October 27, 1957, in The Dalles, Ore., the fifth of seven children born to David and Shirley Richelderfer of Wasco.

He attended elementary school at Wasco Grade School and graduated from Sherman High School in 1976.

As a young child, Dee could be found playing baseball, swimming at the family ranch and hanging out with friends. Summer vacations after the wheat harvest were spent at the Oregon Coast with the Pat Macnab family.

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Dee eventually started farming for several local farms. After a few years, he began driving fuel truck, which he continued for the next 20 years. This took him as far as Montana and North Dakota to the oil fields.

In 2012, Dee purchased a Beaver motorhome and began traveling the West and Midwestern states. He spent his winters in Yuma, Lake Havasu City and Parker, Ariz.

Dee was well-known in his community and had a number of good friends in spite of his strong personality and passionate opinions. He will be missed by many.

He is survived by brothers David Richelderfer (Leslie) of Yuma, Ariz., Dick Richelderfer (Sandra) of Wallowa Lake, Ore., Don Richelderfer (Cassie) of Wasco, Ore., Dan Richelderfer of Wasco, Ore., sisters D'Ann Massie (Butch) of Ephrata, Wash., and D'Lynn Richelderfer of Mesa, Ariz., and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Shirley Richelderfer.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 27, at Sunrise Cemetery in Wasco.

Donations can be made in Dee's name to Heimbigner Hospice Care Center, 3102 NE 134th St., Vancouver, WA 98686, or to a local charity of your choice.

Obituary: Alfred Arthur Carlson, The Dalles

Alfred Arthur Carlson was born on August 11, 1922, in the tiny fishing community of Chignik, Alaska.

Alfred passed away on October 25, 2022, at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon with family by his side. 

Alfred’s parents were Peter and Lucy (Stepanoff) Carlson.  Alfred’s mother passed away when he was just a small child.  While his father did his best to raise his five children, hard times fell on Chignik, and the five siblings end up in the Kodiak Baptist Orphanage on Woody Island, Alaska around 1929.  Here, each child shared in the work based on their age and abilities. They were taught to raise livestock, tend gardens, repair buildings and equipment, fish, can, bake, cook, wash and mend, just to name a few things. They were also given religious and character training, so when they left the orphanage at around age 18, they were ready to face the world. The vast majority of these children excelled in life, including Alfred.

Alfred however, left the orphanage at around age 15, transferring to an all-native high school in Wrangell, Alaska.  Alfred learned many new skills at Wrangell and also became acquainted with his future wife Margaret Evans, also a student at Wrangell.  Here he continued his education, and in his spare time, began a lifelong love of commercial fishing and net mending.  Near the end of high school, WW2 had begun and Pearl Harbor had been bombed.  Upon graduation, he immediately joined the US Navy. Alfred received quartermaster training and was assigned to the USS Liscome Bay.  During deployment in the war zone of the South Pacific, he was reassigned to sister ship USS Anzio; both ships were Casablanca Class Escort Carriers.  Two weeks after his reassignment, he watched in anguish as his original ship, the USS Liscome Bay was lost at sea, falling victim to a Japanese torpedo.  Of the 916 sailors aboard the USS Liscome Bay, 644 perished in the 20 minutes that it took to sink.

After the War, Alfred ran into his high school acquaintance Margie (Margaret) Evans in Seattle.  This time around, it was love at first site.  They began dating, and it wasn’t long before the two were married.  Margie convinced Alfred to attend Central Washington College in Ellensburg and get a teaching degree. He hitchhiked back and forth from Seattle to Ellensburg for three years, balancing work, home and schooling. While he and Margie never had children of their own, they both had long careers as grade school teachers in Tacoma, Washington. This allowed them to influence the lives of hundreds of children in an incredibly positive way over the years, not to mention becoming real live folk heroes to all of their many nieces, nephews and extended family members in their spare time. Alfred taught at six different grade schools in the Tacoma area throughout his career.

Alfred dovetailed commercial fishing activity and net mending with everything else that was going on in his life, always falling back on the fishing industry. He fell into a pattern of teaching school, then fishing commercially in the summers for many years.  Always near the saltwater, he also did a couple of stints at Foss Tugboats, both before and after the Navy.  That and the GI Bill helped pay his way through college. Alfred fished commercially everywhere from Bristol Bay, Alaska, all through the panhandle of Alaska, and throughout Puget Sound in Washington, owning different boats throughout his life. The last fishing trip he completed was at 91 years of age, on his own boat the “Margie”.  Alfred has taught numerous individuals the art of net mending, and actually wrote a book on the subject that graces the shelves in many libraries, and also found online (alsfishnetrepair.com).  During his retirement years, Alfred would seek out high schools in the Puget Sound area to teach after school net mending classes to the kids, and also mended nets for other fishermen.

When wife Margie suffered a brain aneurysm, Alfred took up knitting, as a way to teach her how to connect her brain to her hands once again.  Mission accomplished. True to his heritage, Alfred went on to create Scandinavian fisherman-style sweaters, and many relatives were lucky recipients of the finely crafted, intricate gifts.  Alfred was always up for a challenge.   He took Russian language lessons while in his 70’s.  As a volunteer at his church, Alfred was teaching Russian children how to speak English.  He believed it would be helpful to learn their native language first.  Alfred was truly a lifelong learner and teacher. 

Alfred loved to entertain folks by singing and playing his guitar, banjo or ukulele, whether it would be with the Tacoma Banjo Club, or entertaining at a local retirement home. There are many great memories of him playing at family gatherings. He carried on the tradition all the way to his own assisted living facility, where he insisted on owning six ukuleles.  This allowed him to give lessons to the other residents or employees that expressed an interest in learning to play.

Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Margie of over 60 years, and his four sisters, Helen, Elsie, Minnie and Mary.  His contributions to making the world a better place cannot be overstated.  He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, and other family and friends, all who feel blessed to have known this extremely talented, compassionate, great man.

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: Phyllis Irene Muth, The Dalles

Phyllis Irene Muth, age 95, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 22, 2022. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Marion Arthur Wright, The Dalles

Marion Arthur Wright passed away on October 21, 2022, at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon. Marion was born on August 17, 1923, and was 99 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: Jerry Carl Urness, The Dalles

Jerry Carl Urness, age 86, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 19, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Billy E Collins, Sr., The Dalles

Bill Collins, a long-time resident of The Dalles, OR passed peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, October 5, 2022. 

He was born in LaGrande OR on November 25, 1934, to Basil B Collins and Eleanor M Vosen.  He was married to his wife Beverly Arthur for 50 years.

He is preceded in death by his father Basil, mother Eleanor, wife Jeanie, sister Genevieve, and grandson Donald.

Survivors include son Bill Jr., and daughters Cathy, Connie, and Jill.  There are 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing and rosary will be held at 4:30 pm on October 26, 2022, at Spencer, Libby, and Powell funeral home.  Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peters Catholic church at 3:00 pm on October 27, 2022.  Burial will be in Pilot Rock OR at 2:00 pm on October 29, 2022, at Skyview Cemetery.

Death Notice: Stephen Michael Sebastian, Albany

Stephen Michael Sebastian, age 71, a resident of Albany, OR, passed away on October 16, 2022. Services are being held at St. George Orthodox Church, 2101 NE 162nd Ave, Portland, OR, at 11:00 am. Honors Ceremony and Burial will be held at The Willamette National Cemetery at 2:15 pm. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Russell Lee McDonald, The Dalles

Russell Lee McDonald, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 19, 2022. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Larry Richard Hackler, Sr., The Dalles

Larry Richard Hackler, Sr. passed away on October 14 in The Dalles Oregon. Larry was born to Irene May Harris and Levesty Dillard Hackler on May 12, 1949, in Aurora, Colorado. 

Larry had three children of his own: Larry R. Hackler Jr., Michael R. Hackler, and Lannet D. Hackler (deceased). Larry also had three loving stepdaughter‘s, Carri Ramsey-Smith (Steve), Tracy Ramsey, and Aminah Ali (Saad), and many grandchildren. He loved them all. 

Larry met Donna Ramsey in 1984. They married New Year’s Eve, 1986. They were best friends, lovers, and business partners for 36 years. Donna was the first and only person Larry ever loved and is anxious to be with her again. 

Larry was known and respected around town as a talented auto painter and worked mostly at Jack’s autobody from 1968 to 1990. Later, Larry and Donna started a janitorial business and worked together from 1991 to 2011. Larry was a generous, caring man and in his free time collected cans and used that money to buy bicycles at Christmas for underprivileged children. 

Larry’s hobbies were making things out of wood, carpentry, and being a fix-it man. He loved to help others. He loved listening to music of all kinds and was an avid Elvis collector. 

His favorite memories were taking numerous trips with Donna in their motorhome, especially with the girls and the grandkids, and of course he spent all of his time with Donna 24/7 for their 36 years together. 

At Larry’s request, no service will be held. Memorials can be made to Grace House, 1003 Court St., the Dalles Oregon, 97058. 

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: Keiko Hirata, Hood River

Keiko Hirata of Hood River, Oregon passed away on October 13, 2022, in Portland, Oregon at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.  Keiko was born September 24, 1943, in Okayama, Japan and was 79 years of age at the time of her passing.

Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River.

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

Death Notice: Florence Yvonne Cotterell, The Dalles

Florence Yvonne Cotterell, age 81, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 16, 2022. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: William Harold Oberg, The Dalles

William Harold Oberg, age 69, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 17, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Alvin Daniel Tetzloff, The Dalles

Alvin Daniel Tetzloff, age 81, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 10, 2022. Spencer, Libby & Powell is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Donna Geraldine Fortner, Hood River

Donna Geraldine Fortner of Hood River, Oregon died October 7th, 2022, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. Donna was born March 8, 1937, in Grove, Oklahoma to Haskell and Ruth Thomas. Donna had one brother, Ed. 

She married Jack Fortner on May 28, 1953. She worked as a packer at Diamond Fruit for 30 years, and at Dream Steet for 25 years. She enjoyed her flower gardens and raising her children and grandchildren to love our Lord. 

She is survived by her children, Ron (Nan) Fortner, Fonda (Gerry) Netcher and Tony (Doris) Fortner; Grandkids, Gera, Jill Netcher, Nate Helseth; Great grandkids, Rhine, Lorelei and Zane; and nieces Kim Eastman and Brenda Graves. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister-in-law and husband. 

She was a beautiful and loving person.  Services for Donna are as follows; 

A time for friends to visit with family and view; 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 21st at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon.   

Funeral Service & Reception; 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22nd at River of Life Assembly of God Church, 979 Tucker Road, Hood River, Oregon. 

Graveside Committal Service; 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 22nd at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery, Hood River, Oregon.  Pallbearers will be Gary, Adam, Will, Nate, Rick and Gerry. 

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

Death Notice: Roger Lewis Woosley, White Salmon

Roger Lewis Woosley passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2022. He was  84 years old.

He was born October 28, 1937, in White Salmon, WA. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Marie, brother, Terry Woosley and parents, Verley and Edna Woosley. He is survived by his wife, Lindamay, son, Timothy Woosley and wife Becky, daughters, Tammy and husband, Eric Cederstam, Trudy and husband, Rusty Leetch, Stefani and husband Stephan Escobar and Rebecca and wife, Lisa Shiro, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Roger married the love of his life, Lindamay Maurer, in 1960. They were married for 62 years.

He was an adventurer from working at Jaymar Lumber Co, selling cars for Knoll Motor Company, selling shoes at JC Penneys, An Oregonian dealership in Vancouver, WA, Orchardist, Stark Bros. Nursery Stock Salesperson, HR Nursery, Woosley Orchard Supply, Heights Floral, Woosley Barkdust, Same Day Stage, Tricycling Along Antiques and Deli.

Roger would work at second jobs to make sure his family would be able to get a sampling of sports, 4-H and other activities. He coached Little League Baseball and Softball for eight years. He was always prompt to the activities his kids and grandkids were in whether it be baseball, softball, tennis, track, football, lacrosse, basketball or horse shows. He was very dedicated and thought it was important to be there on time.

During the years he was a member of Hood River Jaycees, Elks Lodge, Hood River Valley Christian Church, and Hood River Toastmasters.

He loved to tell stories.

He enjoyed puzzles, collecting coins, photography and watching movies without the commercials. He loved old cars and could tell you the year and model when it came down the road.

Family was very important to him. He was honest, and trustworthy, had good morals and ethics and loved his family. He loved young people and tried to be a positive influence in their lives.

He was loved dearly and will be missed as a husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend.

Donations can be made to Hood River Little League or Hood River County 4-H programs.

Services are planned for 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23rd. 2022 at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. 

Private entombment will follow at Idlewilde Mausoleum of Hood River, Oregon.

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

Obituary: Betty May Green, Hood River

Betty May Green, 90, of Hood River, Oregon, passed away peacefully on October 9th in The Dalles, Oregon. Betty, a long-time resident of Hood River, was born September 14th, 1932, in Gillette, Wyoming, to George Hamilton and Ada Louise (Forbes) Plaster.  

Betty lived on the family homestead in Wyoming until she was 8 when she moved to Odell, Ore. She attended school in Odell and Parkdale.  

In 1947 at the age of 15, She married the love of her life, Bob Royal Green on Dec. 22 in Stevenson, Wash. They had four boys: Dan, Clifford, Clinton and Keith.  

Betty was a member of Valley Worship Center, Mount Hood and She worked at Lage's Fruit Packing Plant during harvest. She loved preparing food and doing things with her family. She enjoyed going to the coast and making as many memories and spending time with her children and grandchildren.  

She is survived by her sister Gwen; sons Dan and Keith (Cindy), and grandchildren; Kenn, Mike, Bobby, Terra, April, Devin and Danielle. She has eleven great-grandchildren and five great­ great-grandchildren.  

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bob, sisters Marie, Alice & Tippie; brother George and her two sons, Clifford and Clinton. 

Services are planned for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 15th at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Graveside Committal will follow at Idlewilde Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon then a reception at River of Life Assembly of God Church. 

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