Obituary: Clarice Hazel Sorensen Knoll, The Dalles

Clarice Hazel Sorensen Knoll 

December 1, 1932, to January 5th, 2023 

 Clarice Hazel Sorensen Knoll passed away on January 5, 2023, at The Dalles Health and Rehab in The Dalles, Oregon.   

Clarice was born on December 1, 1932, in Minot, North Dakota to Clarence Christian Sorensen and Hazel Ella Bauch Sorensen. She was the youngest of 3 children; her sister, Shirley was six years older, her brother, Carrol was four years older. They lived on a farm in North Dakota which was lost in the depression and drought in 1939. Her father began using his harness-making skills to become a shoe repairman and opened his own shop.  

At ten years old Clarice and the family moved from North Dakota to Tacoma, Washington. Clarice started Jason Lee Junior High School in Tacoma in the Fall of 1944 and met the boy who would become her future husband. In November of 1949 as Seniors at Stadium High School Clarice and Ronnie Knoll became sweethearts. Together they shared a lifetime of adventures.  

Clarice and Ron married on April 19, 1952. The happy couple moved to Hood River, Oregon in 1954 after Ron was discharged from the Navy. Clarice got a job at the Oregon Lumber Company, just outside of Hood River and worked from 1954 until 1994, being a valuable employee who worked in all levels of office administration. Ron started work with his father, Joe at the Hood River Chrysler Dodge car dealership. Ron and Clarice took over the Hood River dealership in the early 1960s and ran it through lean and good years until the sale in 1998.  

Clarice and Ron really enjoyed life. They traveled the globe with friends, frequented local ski resorts, played golf as often as work allowed, and fulfilled Ron’s passion for Flying by owning a small private plane. Clarice also spent time as a treasured volunteer in the Hood River Community, volunteering at Hospice Services, her church, and the local hospital.  

Ron Knoll pre-deceased Clarice on December 10, 1999. Clarice is survived by loving members of the Sorensen Family and Knoll Family who will miss her cheerful words of wisdom and delightful smile very much.  

Memorial Services to celebrate the beautiful Clarice Sorensen Knoll will be held at her church; at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18th, 2023, Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to access live stream of service.  Private Committal Service will be at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery.   

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hood River Valley Christian Church or Providence Hospice of The Gorge c/o Anderson’s Tribute Center. 

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

Death Notice: Lewis Lyle Flint, 93, Mosier

Lewis Lyle Flint, age 93, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed on March 14th, 2023.

A Funeral Service will take place at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall in The Dalles, OR, on March 24th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery will follow. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Vera June Haney, 89, Maupin

Vera June Haney, age 89, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away on March 8, 2023. A Viewing will take place at Spencer, Libby and Funeral Home Gathering Hall March 17th, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

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

Obituary: Allie Pounders, 91, Hood River

Allie Pounders passed away on March 8, 2023, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.  She was 91 years old. She was born on September 16, 1931.

She was born into the poverty of the south in Adamsville, Tennessee after the depression created a harsh environment for her younger years. I remember the stories she used to tell us of growing vegetables and picking cotton at a young age and the shortages during WW2, cleaning mussels from the Tennessee River to sell to a button factory. She left school before finishing to help support her family.

She married Cecil Pounders in 1946 after he returned from the war and the first of 5 sons came in 1947. They moved to South Bend, Indiana to pursue employment in 1949.

Through the years came 4 more sons, “Bud” the third son was born with severe special needs and some physical issues. The doctors said he would not live more than a few years due to his medical problems. We would travel to Indianapolis on many occasions for surgeries. We remember the story of mom having him sleep in a dresser drawer next to her bed so he could be close, feeding him with an eyedropper and also being resuscitated by a friend when he suddenly stopped breathing. All this made her more determined to do whatever it took to pull him through his early years. Bud is now 70 years old and has always been an integral member of the family and lived at home. Around 1961 the family moved to Oregon and settled in Hood River.

Allie went to work as a nurse aide at the Neighbors of Woodcraft home which 10-12 years later became Columbia Gorge Hotel. The nursing home relocated to Gresham but Allie and Cecil wanted to stay in Hood River. She later worked in packing houses and the cannery downtown for s period of time.

She later got involved in Special Olympics and events for the developmentally disabled community in Hood River and The Dalles. She rarely missed any competitions whether it be bowling, dancing, picnics, special events or just get-togethers for many years. When Cecil passed in the ‘90s, she settled into her new habit of yard sales every week, she loved doing it and made many friends that way.

She loved having her sons, Chuck, Jim, Ed and Joe and their families for the holidays or weekend visits. This resulted in very large meals and lots of doting on grandchildren. She always said that her daughter–in–laws were the girls she never had. She was a loving compassionate person, wise beyond her years and education who accomplished things that we all were amazed by. She made us all better people and we were raised by unity, respect and loyalty to family.

She was a wonderful person with the best heart and determination that you could know and we will miss her dearly and strive to honor her life and memories.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 17, at Idlewilde Cemetery.

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: Ida Margaret Snider, 88, Grass Valley

Ida Margaret Snider, age 88, a resident of Grass Valley, OR, passed away on March 8, 2023.

A Burial will take place at the Grass Valley Cemetery on March 24th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Glenn Dee Summers, 81, The Dalles

Glenn Dee Summers passed away at home with his wife, Ruth and son, Chris on March 8th, 2023.

He was born in 1941 to Hattie (Baugh) and William Bernhardt Summers at the edge of the Missouri Ozarks in Lamar, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri after completing the NROTC Marine Corps Officer’s Option program with degrees in Forest Management and Wildlife Management. His work life included District Forester, Superintendent of Union Pacific Railroad in Laramie and The Dalles.

In 1988, Glenn started his own business, River’s Bend Outfitters, a hunting and fishing guide operation. He was a member of the Oregon Hunter’s Association, Safari Club International, Mule Deer Foundation, and he was a Life Member of the National Rifle Association and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Glenn Survived polio in his younger years. During college, he became a Golden Gloves Champion. He was extensively active in the World Taekwondo Federation attaining numerous Black Belts and teaching and training other martial artists and youth for nearly 30 years in The Dalles and Portland area.

Glenn was a voracious reader of all types of literature. That, coupled with his outdoor interest, generated his freelance outdoor writing and wildlife photography. Over four decades, Glenn published dozens of articles in hunting and fishing magazines and wrote an outdoor column for both The Dalles Reminder and The Dalles Chronicle for over 10 years. He penned a novel, A Walk in the Woods and two hunting books, Tales of the Hunt and The Elk I missed and a few I didn’t.

Glenn is survived by his wife Ruth of The Dalles and his son Christopher Summers and his wife Kelly Manning of Portland and their children, Chancellor, Reece and Rylin; his daughter Lyndsey and husband John Resnick of Ohio and their children Maxwell and Liberty.

Please help Glenn’s family celebrate his remarkable life on April 22nd, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at The Dalles Eagles Lodge. Food will be provided. 

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

Death Notices: Donald Carl Marquardt, 98, Clackamas; Jodi Lynn Porter, 57, Dufur; David Joseph Cuzzetto, 64, The Dalles

Donald Carl Marquardt, age 96, a former resident of Clackamas, OR, passed away on March 11, 2023.

He is being Interned at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR. A Celebration of Life will be held for Donald at the Clackamas Bible Church on March 25th, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Jodi Lynn Porter, age 57, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away on March 10, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.  

David Joseph Cuzzetto, age 64, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 14, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notices: Vera June Haney, 89, Maupin; Teresa Elaine Lemieux, 65, The Dalles

Vera June Haney, age 89, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away on March 8, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Teresa Elaine Lemieux, age 65, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 10, 2023. A Viewing will take place at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall on March 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Dalles Inn on March 17, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Linda Ann Wheeler, The Dalles

Linda Ann Wheeler was born July 1, 1953. She was born in Sanger California to Robert and Jane Cosgrave.

Linda grew up in Fresno California on the family fruit farm. Attended Northwest Christian College in Eugene Oregon, where she received a Bachelors degree in Christian Education.

She raised her 3 daughters with husband Stan Ashbrook in Dufur Oregon. She later moved to The Dalles in 2012. Linda married Grant Wheeler in 2018 and moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Grant and Linda returned to The Dalles in October of 2022 following retirement.

Linda worked with youth at Turner Christian Church and later The Dalles Christian Church. Homemaker while her girls were growing up. Taught preschool in Dufur and later at Head start in The Dalles. Linda attended First Christian Churches in Sanger California, Turner Oregon, Dufur Oregon and The Dalles Oregon. She later attended Golden Isles Christian Church in Brunswick Georgia and Creekside Christian Church in Jacksonville Florida.

Linda is survived by her Husband Grant Wheeler, Daughters - Julie Ashbrook Deering (Todd), Deanna Sudan (Loren), Andrea Vannata (Louis). Step-Sons, Clifford Wheeler, Caleb Wheeler, Clayton Wheeler. Grandchildren- Daxon Deering, Aira Deering, Leo Sudan, Ella Sudan, Allie Sudan, Brooks Vannata, and Callan Vannata and Alexander Wheeler. Sister Sue Buchholz. And preceded in death by Parents- Robert and Jane Cosgrave.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 18th at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church in The Dalles.

Donations can be made in Linda's name to First Christian Church in The Dalles, Oregon or to Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp- 5195 Winema Road. Cloverdale, OR 97112. 503-392-3362

Death Notice: James L. Holycross “Jim”, 71, The Dalles

James L. Holycross “Jim” passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 2nd, 2023 in The Dalles, Oregon. 

James was born August 28th, 1951 and was 71 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. 

Obituary: Vickie Lynn Ward, 71, Hood River

We are sad to announce the passing of Vickie Lynn Ward of Hood River. She died at age 71 on February 16, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. 

Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, Clovis Harrison Bowlds, Elsie Lynn Bowlds, and her sister, Billie Walton. 

Surviving family members include brother, Harrison Bowlds (Nancy Bowlds), loving partner, Jerry Petricko, daughters, Sheila Beardsley (Mark Beardsley), Cathie Ward, grandchildren, Alexis Ward, Dylan Castilla. Great-grandchild, Blake Lynn. Brother-in-law, Bob Walton. In addition, many nieces, nephews, and extended family, mostly reside in the Hood River Valley. 

Vickie was born on December 28, 1951, in Hood River, OR. She lived in Hood River her entire life with a couple of short stints in Alaska for the love of family, only to return to the place she was most connected, Hood River to be with family and friends. Vickie was an entrepreneur, owning businesses for more than 20 years since the 1970s in groceries, shoes with accessories, as well as video and electronic stores in Odell and Hood River. 

Vickie loved her community and volunteered with a heart and soul for the places she especially loved. Starting as a mother who volunteered within her daughters’ schools, a Brownie leader in elementary and moving through the grade levels, volunteering, and driving daughters and their friends to and from events.

Vickie was a member of the Odell Garden Club, she shared her love for this organization with multiple generations, including her grandchildren; Odell Garden Club was important to her, and sharing her love for flowers as well as the members of the Odell Garden Club were held in highest regards. Vickie was a long-standing board member for our county fair and enjoyed the year-round work and planning along with the annual Hood River County Fair.

Vickie also enjoyed working with her classmates planning more than class reunions, to celebrate on a regular basis because the class of 1970 enjoys hanging out with each other and folding in other graduating classes as the years go on. 

Vickie enjoyed traveling with Jerry. They traveled several times to Maui and she enjoyed the tropical flowers and warm days of the Hawaiian islands. Vickie also enjoyed traveling to Alaska to visit with her daughter Sheila and son-in-law Mark Beardsley. They drove the extent of the roads on Kodiak Island while they were there. Vickie and Jerry enjoyed almost weekly road trips in Oregon and Washington and staying in refurbished hotels. 

If you would like to pay your respects, you are welcome to attend the celebration of life service we are holding in Vickie’s honor at the Wy’East Community Church of Odell officiated by Pastor Douglas Massingill. Flowers provided and arranged by Annie Simonds. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Odell Garden Club. 

Celebration of Life is at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023, Wy’East Community Church, Odell, OR.  

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: Kevin Ray Hutton, 59; Linda Ann Wheeler, 69, The Dalles

Kevin Ray Hutton, age 59, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 7, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Linda Ann Wheeler, age 69, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on March 8, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Christian Church in The Dalles, OR, on March 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Amy JoAnn Holmes, 35, Hood River

Amy JoAnn Holmes passed away on September 2, 2022, in St. Claire, Michigan. Amy was born on January 20, 1987, and was 35 years of age at the time of her passing. 

A memorial service will be held for Amy Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Riverside Community Church. (317 State St, Hood River, OR 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: Glenn Dee Summers, 81, The Dalles

Glenn Dee Summers

Retired Fishing & Hunting Guide, Glenn Dee Summers, 81, The Dalles, passed away on March 8th , 2023 at home with his wife Ruth and son Chris.

A celebration of his remarkable life will be forthcoming.

Obituary: Frank James Buchanan, 63, The Dalles

In the early morning hours of March 1st, 2023, Frank James Buchanan of The Dalles, Oregon died at the age of 63.

Frank was the youngest of six children born to Ethel and Raymond Buchanan in Baker City, Oregon on April 1st, 1959. Frank spent most of his life in The Dalles, Oregon and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1977.

He worked for Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District for over 35 years, where he proudly cared for the community’s parks. Frank loved to spend time with his children and throughout his life enjoyed many outdoor activities, including fishing and hunting. Frank was a kind man with a quiet sense of humor, he had many lifelong friends who supported him until his final days.

Frank is preceded in death by his mother, Ethel, his father, Raymond, his brothers, Larry and Doyle, and his sisters, Adelia and Delila. Frank is survived by his sister Bernie, his three children, Trevor, Ciara and Shaela, and many grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed. 

Celebration of life will be held at The Dalles Civic Auditorium on his birthday, April 1st, 2023 at 11 a.m. 

Death Notice: Murdock Myers Smith, 86, Hood River

Murdock Myers Smith passed away on March 4, 2023 in Hood River, Oregon. 

Murdock was born on August 29, 1936, and was 86 years of age at the time of his 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: Mary Sybil Neville, 90, Hood River

Mary Sybil Neville  

Aug. 17, 1932- Feb. 26, 2023 

Mary Neville was a one-of-a-kind person. She never wavered in her convictions and furiously loved and supported those around her. Mary's tenacity to live life to the fullest will forever be our guide in this world.  

Mary died on a beautiful snowy Sunday, surrounded by so many of those that loved her deeply.  

She meant so much to so many and will be forever in our hearts as a beautiful mother, wife, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend.  

Mary is survived by her children Lynn Neville and Elizabeth Mickelsen.  

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to DavidsChair.org  

The family invites all to a celebration of life at the Hood River Senior Center, Saturday, March 11th from 3:00pm-5:00 pm.  

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: Charles Ferguson McCormick, 73, Lyle

Charles Ferguson McCormick, age 73, a resident of Lyle, OR, passed away on February 28, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Jimmy Morris Harris “Bo”, 50, Goldendale

Jimmy Morris Harris “Bo” passed away March 2nd, 2023 in Goldendale, Washington with family by his side.  Bo was born July 18th, 1972 and was 50 years of age at the time of passing.

Graveside Committal Services at Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Appleton, Washington are pending with arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, Washington 509-772-2636. 

Death Notice: V. Ralph Hedden, 79, The Dalles

V. Ralph Hedden, age 79, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on February 23, 2023.

A Viewing will take place at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in The Dalles, OR, on March 9th, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter Day Saints in The Dalles, OR, on March 10th, 2023 at 10:00 am with a Burial interment at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in The Dalles, OR, at 12:30 p.m. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home ois in care of arrangements.