Obituary: Frederick Borchard von Lubken, Jr. “Fritz”, 88, Hood River

Frederick Borchard von Lubken, Jr. “Fritz”

Frederick Borchard von Lubken, Jr. “Fritz” passed away June 18th, 2023 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital and was 88 years of age at the time of passing.

Fritz was born April 21, 1935, in Hood River, Oregon to Frederick Borchard, Sr. and Margaret Sitton (Wentworth) von Lubken. He graduated from Hood River Valley High School in 1953. Fritz continued his education at the University of Washington, he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and played football. He graduated in 1958 with a BA in Business Administration, after college he worked in chemical sales for Van Waters and Rogers in Seattle from 1960-1966.

On June 24th, 1961 Fritz married JoAnn Elizabeth Levar in Seattle, Washington.

In 1966 he returned to Hood River to farm, a third-generation farmer having spent the last 56 years farming and the last 29 years farming with his son, Erick. He was a member of the Hood River Farm Bureau, past chairman of Farmers Irrigation and board member and a founding board member of Farmers Conservation Alliance Founding Board Member.

Fritz enjoyed watching his grandchildren's sports activities, traveling and exploring all seven continents and almost 100 countries.

Fritz enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be missed by them all. He is survived by; his wife, JoAnn von Lubken of Hood River, Oregon; children, Erick (and Monica) von Lubken of Hood River, Oregon and Gretchen von Lubken (and Chris Eaton) of Hood River, Oregon; grandchildren, Alexandrea von Lubken, Nikolas von Lubken and Jakob von Lubken; great-grandchild, Machel Shelley; sister, Lucy Olwell; three nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either;

• Hood River Valley High School Football Program (Caleb Sperry)

• Hood River Valley High School Summer Baseball Program (Max Reitz) 

Donations can be sent care of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

The family would like to thank Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, Westside Fire Department and Parkdale Fire Department of their care of our husband, father and papa.

“A life well lived! A lifelong Husky, GO DAWGS!!!”

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

Death Notice: Donald Dean Patchett, 70, Mosier

Donald Dean Patchett, age 70 a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away on June 19, 2023.

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

Death Notices: Michael George Telfer, 67, The Dalles; Mark Roser, 70, The Dalles

Michael George Telfer, age 67, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away June 23, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.  

 Mark Roser, age 70, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 21, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at Zim’s in The Dalles, OR, on June 27, 2023, at 1:00 pm. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Patricia Ann Van De Vanter, 90, Hood River

Patricia Ann Van De Vanter passed away on June 21, 2023, in Hood River, Oregon. She was born on June 20, 1933, and was 90 years of age at the time of her 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: Dawn Angela Norris, 68, Dallesport

Dawn Angela Norris, age 68, a resident of Dallesport, WA, passed away on June 21, 2023.

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

Death Notices: Jeffrey Allen Groce, 56, Maupin; Donald Allen Pontow, 68, The Dalles

Jeffrey Allen Groce, age 56, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away on June 20, 2023. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Donald Allen Pontow, age 68, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 19, 2023. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Memorial Service Notice: Gitta Siglinda Reeves, 92, The Dalles

Gitta Siglinda Reeves, age 92, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 20, 2023. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in The Dalles, Oregon, on July 15, 2023 at 11:00 am

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

Service Notice: Darlene Ellen Nellermoe, 87, Hood River

Darlene Ellen Nellermoe passed away on May 25, 2023, in Hood River, Oregon.  Darlene was born on April 24, 1936, and was 87 years of age at the time of passing.   

Services are planned for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 at Hood River Christian Missionary Alliance Church (2650 Montello Ave, 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: John Melvin Long, 73, The Dalles

John Melvin Long, age 73, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 14, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Frederick Borchard von Lubken, Jr. ”Fritz”, 88, Hood River

Frederick Borchard von Lubken, Jr. ”Fritz” passed away June 18, 2023, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.  Fritz was born April 21, 1935, in Hood River, Oregon, and was 88 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 “Bob” Lee Williams, 80, Hood River

Robert “Bob” Lee Williams passed away June 15, 2023, at Providence St. Vincent in Portland, Oregon.  Bob was born December 8, 1942, and was 80 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: Richard Jay Roos, 65, The Dalles; Shawn Martin Wallace, 54, The Dalles

Richard Jay Roos, age 65, a resident of The Dalles OR, passed away June 12, 2023. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Shawn Martin Wallace, age 54, a resident of The Dalles OR, passed away June 14, 2023. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.   

Death Notice: Devan Lee Nelson, 26, Tygh Valley

Devan Lee Nelson, age 26, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away on June 15, 2023.

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

Death Notice: James Dwayne Goatley, Roosevelt

James Dwayne Goatley passed away June 14th, 2023 at his home in Roosevelt, Washington.  James was born on January 29, 1953 and was 70 years of age at the time of passing.  Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, Washington (509) 772-2636.  

Obituary: Paula D Nelson, Goldendale

Paula D. Nelson— Paula has lived in Goldendale since 2012 but the twenty years priors she lived in Dallesport, where she owned and operated the Dallesport Market.  Everyone that knew her loved her quick wit and feistiness.  She was a social butterfly to the end, Paula passed away June 15th, 2023 at her home with family by her side.  

Paula was born December 14, 1943 in Red Bluff, California and was 79 years of age at the time of passing. 

She married to Steven L. Nelson February 10th, 1961, he passed away 2011.  She is survived by three children; Nicki, Steph and Pat; nine grandchildren.

Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, Washington (509) 772-2636.  

Death Notice: Mary Moore Doroski "Betsy" Hood River

Mary Moore Doroski “Betsy” passed away June 15, 2023 in Hood River, Oregon. She was born February 6, 1937 and was 79 years of age at the time of her 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: Maria Auxilio Rodriguez, Hood River

Maria Auxilio Rodriguez, age 53, a resident of Hood River passed away on June 10, 2023. A Viewing will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hood River, OR, on June 15th, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church June 16th, 2023 at 1:00 pm with a Burial to follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Mavis Ann House, Goldendale

Mavis Ann House passed away June 9th, 2023 at her home in Goldendale, Washington with family by her side.  Mavis was born on September 27th, 1934 and was 88 years of age at the time of passing.  Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, Washington.  

Death Notices: Elisia Mae Sanducci, 39, The Dalles; Dennis John Murphy, 71, The Dalles

Elisia Mae Sanducci, age 39, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 5, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Dennis John Murphy, age 71, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 6, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.   

Death Notice: Kari D. Haley, 61, Goldendale

Kari D. Haley passed away June 5, 2023 at Klickitat Valley Health Hospital in Goldendale, Washington. Kari was born April 23, 1962 and was 61 years of age at the time of passing.

Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway Street (Post Office Box 134), Goldendale, Washington 98620 • (509) 772-2636. Visit www.gardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for family.