Death Notice: Leslie Robert “Bob” Daniels, 96, Hood River

Leslie Robert “Bob” Daniels passed away on May 3, 2023, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon.  Bob was born February 13, 1927, and was 96 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: George F. Schaal, 89, Goldendale

George F. Schaal formerly of Goldendale, Washington passed away on May 15th, 2023, at The Dalles Health and Rehab in The Dalles, Oregon.  

George was born September 12, 1933, and was 89 years of age at the time of passing.  Arrangements under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, Washington (509) 772-2636. Gardnerfh.com

Death Notices: Alan George Frame, 94, Dufur; Agnes Rose Brown, 93, Tygh Valley

Alan George Frame, age 94, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away on May 14, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Agnes Rose Brown, age 93, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away on May 10, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.   

Death Notice: Daniel Mitchell, 77, Hood River

Daniel Mitchell passed away on May 12, 2023, in Hood River, Oregon.  Daniel was born June 8, 1945, and was 77 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: Jerry Don Smith, 72, Lyle

Jerry Don Smith, age 72, a resident of Lyle, WA, passed away on May 9, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Steven W. Munsen, 67, The Dalles

Steven W. Munsen, age 67, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 8, 2023.

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

Celebration of Life: Ron & Dewanda Clark, May 13 at 11:30 a.m.

May 13, 2023 

11:30 am – 2:30 pm

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

1805 Minnesota St.

The Dalles, OR  97058

The family of Ron & Dewanda Clark would like to invite you to attend a celebration of life service in their honor. Dewanda served The Dalles community for over 68 years as a volunteer in city, regional and national positions and her life’s work was improving the lives of others. Ron was born and raised in The Dalles and returned after college to become a partner in a CPA firm and volunteer his financial prowess for several organizations.

Nothing gave them more joy than being a part of this community and enjoying all the friendships they made over the years. A luncheon, slide presentation and time to share your favorite stories about them will follow the church ceremony in Tayler Hall. They both loved the flowers that spring brings, so please wear bright colors to contribute to the celebration. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship has been established in their memory that will allow TDHS graduates to further their career aspirations. The family will take great comfort in connecting with all that attend.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to:

Clark Memorial Fund

North Wasco County School District No. 21 

Scholarship Foundation

220 East 10th Street

The Dalles, OR 97058

Death Notice: Lorraine I. Judah, 90, Moro

Lorraine I. Judah, age 90, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away on May 5, 2023.

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

Death Notices: Marc Steven Neary, 73, Dufur; Sun Cha Meisner, 77, The Dalles

Marc Steven Neary, age 73, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away on May 6, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Sun Cha Meisner, age 77, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on May 8, 2023. Sun will be interned with her husband, James, at the Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral home is in care of arrangements.   

Death Notice: David C. Povey, 83, Mosier

David C. Povey, age 83, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away on May, 2, 2023.

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

Obituary: Jim Eastman, 81, Hood River

Jim Eastman

Jim Eastman, age 81, passed away on May 2nd, 2023, screaming and dragging his heels. 

Jim was born December 8, 1941, to Moose and Iola Eastman.  He grew up in Hood River, attending Oak Grove Elementary and Mid Valley Middle Schools and by the grace of God graduated from Wy’East High School in 1960.   

During his middle school and high school years, he worked on a number of different tasks including spraying fruit trees with a long hose and nozzle, thinning and picking fruit and yarding out thousands of “boxes” of fruit.   

After graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps for a four-year contract.  Twenty-three years later, Jim retired having had a very interesting career.  Over these years he held 8 of the 9 enlisted ranks, was commissioned to 2nd Lieutenant, and retired as a Captain, having also held the rank of Warrant Officer. 

On November 5, 1963, he married his wife of 59 years, Barbara Shute, a lifelong resident of Odell, in the Little Chapel of the Bells in Las Vegas, Nevada.  For some reason she put up with the life in the Marine Corps, living in some of the most exotic places in the US:  California, Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania and  Hawaii.  They were blessed with the love of their lives when their daughter Jennifer was born in 1969 in Knoxville.  The family returned to Hood River to live and work each of the three times Jim was deployed overseas. 

Within a few days of retirement, Jim went to work for Custom Aluminum but not long after that was hired by the Hood River County School District to manage the Transportation Department, and contrary to popular belief his title was Supervisor and not Dictator.  He was extremely proud of the school bus drivers and the maintenance department which he also ran with an iron fist.  Their dedication, loyalty and motivation earned them a reputation as being some of the best (if not the best) in the state. 

After a little over 19 years he retired from the school district and went to work for CMWO Sheppards.  He had a hard time holding a job and after 10 years there he left to spend his time driving his wife crazy. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Moose and Iola Eastman, his brother Bill Eastman, and his sister Judy Beam.  He is survived by his Barbara (“Barney”), daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Jason, and brother Gary Eastman and his wife Kim. 

A funeral service and reception for Jim will be held at 11:00 A.M on May 12th, 2023 at Andersons Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031)  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Meals on Wheels and/or FISH (in care of Anderson’s Funeral Home). 

Death Notice: Mary Elaine Miller, 93, Hood River

Mary Elaine Miller passed away on April 24, 2023, in Vancouver, Washington. She was born on October 13, 1929, and was 93 years of age at the time of her passing. 

A graveside Service will be held for Mary at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday May 10th, 2023, at Idlewild Cemetery, 980 Tucker Rd, 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: Herbert “Herb” A. Lacock, Sr., 91, The Dalles

Herbert “Herb” A. Lacock, Sr. passed away on May 3rd, 2023, in Portland, Oregon at the Veterans Medical Center. 

Herb was born December 19th, 1931, and he was 91 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. 

Death Notice: Stanley Montgomery Miller, 85, Dallesport

Stanley Montgomery Miller, age 85, a resident of Dallesport, WA, passed away on April 25, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Yvonne Carol Hartung, 75, The Dalles

Yvonne Carol Hartung, age 75, a resident of The Dalles, OR. Passed away on May 3. 2023.

A Celebration of Life is being held at the United Church of Christ congregational on May 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Kenneth (Ken) Duane Shattuck, Goldendale

Kenneth (Ken) Duane Shattuck

Kenneth (Ken) Duane Shattuck passed away at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington on April 20, 2023, from heart failure.

He was born the middle child of H.P. and Jean (White) Shattuck in The Dalles, Oregon on January 6, 1945. His older brother Joe, and later younger brother Nolan rounded out the Shattuck family that called Roosevelt, Washington home. He attended school in Roosevelt until the family moved to Goldendale, Washington in 1955 where he finished his schooling.  He was always known to say he was “a one county boomer” as he never moved from the county of his childhood.

On March 16, 1963 he married Karen Gibson and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage together, including raising two children: Darren and Kim. The couple first met when Ken, at age 10, moved into the neighborhood where Karen lived in Goldendale. They shared many childhood memories of playing hide and seek, kick the can, and annie annie over as well as going to movies with the neighborhood group.  Here’s a funny story: every weekend while dating they went to the movies. After they married, Karen suggested they should see a movie that was playing. His response was, “I hate movies.”

Who knew!

Ken worked in construction until 1968 when Klickitat PUD hired him as a lineman. The apprenticeship consisted of courses through Columbia Basin Community College which he attended on weekends. The next 30 years were spent working for Klickitat PUD, retiring in 1998 with a full retirement.  Afterward, to stay busy, he spent five years as greenskeeper and superintendent of the Goldendale Golf Club.

He had many hobbies over the years, but fishing was always a part of his life.  He had planned to go salmon fishing with his son Darren during the spring Chinook run this May, an annual tradition. Another trip was planned to Chinook, Washington to again, to salmon fish at the mouth of the Columbia River, and the Pacific Ocean. He also enjoyed golf; meeting his buddies on men’s day on Thursdays.  Camping and traveling were enjoyed by the whole family with international trips to Canada, Mexico, and Jamaica and domestic trips stateside to Hawaii, and many other states.

He was a member of Jaycees, the Goldendale Golf Club, and The American Legion #116.  He had served as president of both the Jaycees and the golf club.

In Ken’s younger years, he enjoyed bareback riding, motorbike riding, scuba diving, and hunting, but later it was fishing and golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents H.P. (Toppy) Shattuck, stepmother Mary Lou (Charlie) Shattuck, mother Jean Miller, and brother Nolan Shattuck.

He is survived by his wife Karen Shattuck, son Darren Shattuck (Tiffany Osborne), daughter Kim Walton (Richard), grandchildren Kaylon Drury (John), Sadie Shattuck, Nicholle Eshelman (Thomas), and Dillon Shattuck, and four great-grandsons Jay, Rhett, Trey, and Brooks, with a new great-grandson, expected this September.

There will be a celebration of life on June 24, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the American Legion in Goldendale with food provided by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Arrangements under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, Washington (509) 772-2636 ~ www.GardnerFH.com. 

Death Notice: Ray Perez Bustos, 99, The Dalles

Ray Perez Bustos, age 99, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on April 28, 2023.

A Viewing will be held on May 11, 2023 from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm at Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall. Mass will take place at the St. Peter Catholic Church on May, 12, 2023 at 11:00 am with an immediate Burial at the St. Peter Cemetery. A Luncheon will follow at the Parish Hall at St. Peter Catholic Church. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Zachory “Zach” Jerry Evans Eaton, 34, Hood River

Zachory “Zach” Jerry Evans Eaton

Zachory “Zach” Jerry Evans Eaton, 34, passed away at home in Hood River, Oregon on April 23, 2023, surrounded by his wife, family, and friends. 

Zach was born on November 24, 1988, in Kennewick, Washington, where he first developed a deep love for athletics and the outdoors. As he grew up, he channeled that love into kiteboarding, competitive skiing, and cycling, joining the Hood River Valley High School Ski Team and competing in various events for the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association. 

He graduated from Hood River Valley High School in 2007 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps shortly thereafter. He served from 2007 until 2012, including one tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2010. He proudly served his country and was deeply loved by his squadron and fellow Marines. 

While still in high school, Zach met his wife, Kara. They married in Hood River in 2011 and are the parents of two beautiful children, Russell and Ella. Zach’s love of nature and the outdoors meant he spent much of his time going on walks, hikes, and adventures around the Pacific Northwest with his family. 

After his military service in 2012, Zach began a career working at Boeing as an assembler of commercial airplanes, and most recently as an Electrical Maintenance Technician and Apprentice Electrician. 

Zach was a brave man and a loyal friend. Those who knew him well knew he was a ready and willing ear to help process deep thoughts and big decisions, always available when a friend needed him. He doted on the people he loved and enjoyed spoiling his wife and kids with thoughtful gifts. He was also uproariously funny, bringing energy and life into every room he walked into. But his greatest joy was spending time with people he loved in the great outdoors, which meant he could often be found hunting, fishing, cycling, camping, skiing, and four-wheeling through the hills of the Hood River Valley. 

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Kara; children, Russell (11), and Ella (7); mother, Stephanie Serak (Andrew); brother, Taylor Eaton (Hadley) & nephew, Beckham; sister, Madison Smith (Matthew); brother, Joshua Serak; grandparents, Paul & Linda Eaton, grandpa, Jerry Dimond (JoAnne); great-grandma, Ilene Brandenburg, and many loving extended family members and friends. 

Zach is preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Eaton, and grandma, Geraldine Dimond. 

While Zach’s passing is a heavy loss, felt deeply by his family, friends and loved ones, we rejoice knowing that he is in the presence of the Lord and we will see him again one day. Zach’s body and mind have found eternal peace, and for that we are so grateful. 

Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life, which will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 6, at Shepherd of the Valley Church at 1631 8th St. in Hood River, Oregon to remember Zach and honor his family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a memorial fund which will help alleviate financial stress for his family as they grieve. 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/family-of-zach-eaton?mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR1pYwP-BqPesYnJzx5E_zeOc1ESoo3W-rNMPhRY7vC4rzYZxcpmbhbcWS0%20) 

"Then shall they shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father."  - Matthew 13:43 

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Obituary: Adelina Pulido Alvarez, 81, Bingen

Adelina Pulido Alvarez

Adelina Pulido Alvarez

Adelina Pulido Alvarez passed away on Thursday, April 27th, 2023, at her residence in Bingen, Washington.

Adelina was born December 14, 1941, in Pihuamo, Jalisco, Mexico, and was 81 years of age at the time of her passing.

Adelina moved to the State of Colima as a newborn where she grew up and spent most of her life. She moved to Washington State in April 1987 to join her brother and sister as well as some of her children. Adelina was married to Juan Macías born May 15, 1936, and passed November 2003.

Adelina’s parents are J. Jesus Pulido Cardenas and M. Jesus Alvarez Blanco. Adelina has three siblings Arnulfo, Fructuoso (Tocho), and Enedina. She is survived by Fructuoso (Tocho), Enedina and her six children Socorro, Silvia, Martín, Arturo, Raúl, and Alma, and countless grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Adelina loved to cook and clean her house every day all day even if not needed. She was always moving. If anyone ever visited her unannounced there was always enough food to feed an army. All her kids and grandkids kept always visiting knowing there was something delicious to eat. Prior to moving to the United States, she owned a restaurant in Mexico when she arrived in the States she worked at a local Mexican restaurant and a local fruit packing house, both at the same time, to support her family.

There will be a Celebration of Life at Seventh-Day Adventist church on May 6th , 2023, starting at 3 pm officiated by Pastot Felix Torivio. There will also be a visitation day set up for Thursday, May 4th, 2023 from 4-7 pm held at Anderson’s Tribute Center in Hood River, OR. Small reception to follow Celebration of Life.

The family would like to thank everyone who has reached to express their sympathy during this difficult goodbye of our mother and for providing amazing stories lived by her and people around her.

She was a CARING, FEARLESS WARRIOR, and the BEST MOTHER that anyone could have ever asked for.

Obituary: Martin David Owens, 44, The Dalles

In Loving Memory: Martin David Owens

Martin David "Dave" Owens, age 44, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away suddenly on April 27, 2023.

In accordance with his wishes, his ashes will lay at a favorite location in Nebraska. Dave Owens, whose heart was even bigger than his smile, delighted in making people happy with his delicious food. But the performing arts were always his greatest love. Dave was an actor, on and off stage. He was also a writer, an enthusiast of bad dad jokes, a friend to all, and “Uncle Dave” to many children in his life.

His sudden death is mourned by his parents, Dan and Elizabeth; his brother, Bill; his sister, Katherine; his nieces and nephew, Madeleine, Abigail, and Gabriel; his cousins, aunts, and uncles; and his many friends.
Dave’s sister described him best when she said, “He loved his nieces and nephew so much. They could do no wrong in his eyes. ...I think he felt that way about all of us. No judgment, no criticism, just absolute love and understanding.”

Dave did not want a funeral. While he joked about a Viking Send Off, he seriously wished for nothing more than “a big barbecue and party.” He loved making good food and feeding people. To honor Dave’s wishes, there will be a celebration of his life at 4:00 p.m., June 11, 2023, at Smoke Wring BBQ, 801 E. 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR. Everyone is invited to bring a potluck dish and some groan-worthy jokes. We’ll share good food, bad jokes, and best memories of David “Dave” Owens.