Steven Donald Brock, age 73, The Dalles, OR

Steven Donald Brock, age 73, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 31st, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Nicolas Charles Laflin, age 44, Tygh Valley, OR

Nicolas Charles Laflin, age 44, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away July 31st, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Sharon Lynette Bailey, age 72, Carson, WA

Sharon Lynette Bailey, age 72, a resident of Carson, WA, passed away August 6th, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Rosalind Cornelia Pool, 90, Hood River

Rosalind Cornelia Pool

Rosalind Cornelia Pool, 90, was born as a surprise just after her twin sister Raynette Corrine Pool on October 8, 1932 at her home in Ontario, Oregon to Verna Taylor Pool and Charles Riley Pool.

With her two grandmothers in attendance, the girls and mother survived the delivery. Rosalind’s early years were in Ontario, her mother working at the 5 and Dime and father a carpenter and grandmothers watching them as needed. When WW2 came along, they moved west as Charlie worked as a carpenter on ships. She attended several grade schools in the Portland area and graduated from Grant High in 1950.

In the fall Rosalind and Raynette were off to Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho. She soon met the “big man on campus” David James Burkhart from College Place, Washington and they married on May 6, 1951, in Portland.

After honeymooning at Cannon Beach, the couple finished the school year and then moved to the Pomona Ranch, Dave’s mother’s family apple orchard near Dayton, Washington for the summer. That fall they moved to Pullman, Washington for Dave to take horticulture classes to become manager at the orchards. They welcomed their first child, Deborah Ray, in April and soon were back on the ranch. Stephen David and Becky Sue were then born in Dayton. She worked at the local newspaper doing the teletype machine, played piano and sang at the Nazarene church and the family lived there until January 1961 when Dave took an OSU Extension job in Milton-Freewater.

Now going by “Roz”, she worked as a school secretary, bank teller, licenser at a car dealership as well as teaching Sunday School at the Christian Church, playing the piano, painting, drawing, playing bridge and learning to play the organ. Roz always wanted to move back to the green of western Oregon. They did just that in fall of 1970 to Corvallis for 9 months while Dave got his Master’s Degree. She worked for the manager of the OSU Bookstore and loved reconnecting with all her valley family and friends.

Then back to Milton-Freewater for two years and then in 1973 Dave became the OSU Extension Chairman agent for Hood River County. Roz played the organ for the Hood River Christian Church and for funerals. She worked for an attorney and the county as well as kept painting.

Roz loved doing jigsaw puzzles and her family spent a lot of time with her completing them. Dave retired and then passed away in 2008. Roz then needed medical care and she lived in Beaverton in assisted living until March 2022. She has resided at Hawks Ridge in Hood River until her passing on July 27, 2023. Roz still wore her bright clothing with jewelry and makeup every day and loved to go out to lunch. She loved celebrating her 90th birthday with her twin sister and families and saying “Well, I’m 90 now you know”. Special thanks to Chaplin Barbara Clark. A celebration will be held Friday, August 18 at 11.30 am. at Anderson Tribute Center Hood River, Oregon. A light lunch will follow. Roz will be interred with Dave at Hood River Cemetery remembrance wall.

Roz is survived by sister Rae Ludlow of Redmond, Oregon, children Deborah Johns (Bob), Athena, Stephen Burkhart, Hood River and Becky Young of Tigard. Grandchildren Maurice and Meghan Johns, Scott Burkhart (Makala) and Caitlin Burkhart Schubert (Mac) and Will Young (Emilie). Great grandchildren are Brandt, Merritt and Gemma Burkhart, Hunter and Winnie Schubert, Mia, Lia and Jackson Young, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law and many cousins, nieces and nephews that loved Aunt Roz.

Memorial Service & Reception are planned for 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 18th, 2023 at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Mausoleum Committal will follow at Idlewild Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.

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

Death Notice: Adria May Erwin, Hood River, 87

Adria May Erwin passed away on July 31, 2023 at home surrounded by her daughters in Hood River, Oregon. 

Adria was born January 5, 1936 and was 87 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: Rosalind “Roz” C. Burkhart, Hood River

Rosalind “Roz” C. Burkhart passed away on July 27, 2023 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon.  Rosalind was born on October 8, 1932 and was 90 years of age at the time of passing. Memorial Service & Reception are planned for 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 18th, 2023 at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Mausoleum Committal will follow at Idlewild Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: Leona Conger, 95, The Dalles

In Loving Memory of a Life Well Lived

Leona Conger, age 95, passed away in The Dalles, Ore., at home with her family by her side, on July 31, 2023.

Born in the February winter of 1928 in Salol, Minn., Leona was the only child of Herbert and Cora Moore. Her parents farmed at the time of her birth in a time and place where they cut blocks of ice in the winter that were stored for cooling in the summer. Her parents owned a grocery store and she had fond memories of hanging out in the store growing up. She went to high school in Pelican Rapids and later graduated from Fergus Falls high school.

Leona enjoyed working at Yellowstone National Park as a waitress at two of the best restaurants in the park to put herself through college. During off hours, she spent time with friends and colleagues exploring the park, hiking and enjoying the great outdoors.

In 1953, she met Dean Conger, a photographer at the Denver Post. They dated for a few short months and then on a flight that he piloted, he asked her to marry him; she responded, “Let me think about it.” After a week, she gave him her answer: “Yes!”

They built a home together in Arvada, Colo., where Leona was a grade school teacher to special needs children with hearing and sight disabilities, and Dean was a photojournalist for the Post. In 1959 they moved to Bethesda, Md., for Dean’s new job and to raise their three young boys; it was her life as Chief Household Officer — mother and wife — that became her most rewarding venture. She enjoyed hobbies like reading, cooking, family time, skiing, travel, and staying alert to world news and current events. Among other advocacy groups, she was a proud member of the League of Women Voters.

Leona is survived by her husband of 70 years, Dean; sons, Eric (Kwan) of Phuket, Thailand; Kurt (Robyn) of The Dalles, and Chris of Taos, N.M.; grandchildren Joel (Carolina), James Robert and Christine Jennifer; and great-granddaughter Serena.

Anderson’s Tribute Center is in care of arrangements.

John David Johnson, age 64, Dalles

 John David Johnson, age 64, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 26, 2023. Spencer, Libby and

Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Tina Alfreda Blevins, age 64, Elberton, Georgia

Tina Alfreda Blevins, age 64, a resident of Elberton, Georgia, passed away June 12, 2023. Spencer, Libby and

Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  

Marjorie Ann Anderson, 95, Portland, OR

Marjorie Ann Anderson, age 95, a resident of Portland, OR, passed away on June 5, 2023. She was Interned at

Odd Fellows Cemetery in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Nancy Krestine Zopf, 91, The Dalles

Nancy Krestine Zopf, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 30, 2023.

A family gathering will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Patricia Sue Green, 83, Moro

Patricia Sue Green, age 83, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away on July 18, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Kimberly Ann Johnson, 53, The Dalles

Kimberly Ann Johnson, age 53, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 26, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at Gateway Church in The Dalles, OR, on August 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm.

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

Death Notice: Kristie Lee Gensler, White Salmon

Kristie Lee Gensler passed away on July 24, 2023 at home in White Salmon, Washington. Kristie was born on July 21, 1951 in Mount Pleasant, Utah and was 72 years of age at the time of passing.   

A graveside committal service is planned for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 at the Upper Valley Parkdale Cemetery (6917 Allen Road, Mount Hood Parkdale Oregon 97041). 

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: Paul Ellsworth Adkison, Jr., Yakima

Paul Ellsworth Adkison, Jr. was born in Yakima, WA on September 21, 1931 and peacefully left this earth on July 5, 2023 at the age of 92 years old.

Paul graduated from Goldendale High School in 1949 and went on to marry the love of his life Barbara Jeanne Zumwalt, whom he had known since he was 4 years old. Paul and Barbara had three children: Steven (Carol) Adkison, Ryan (Sandra) Adkison and Coralee (Dan) Knippel.

Paul and Barbara traveled all over Oregon and Washington while Paul worked in management at Safeway. In 1972 they finally settled in Vancouver, WA where they lived until they retired to Dallesport, WA in 1998 to be closer to family.

Paul loved his family and was likewise adored by them. He had 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was happiest when his family was gathered around. Paul’s family will remember him through all the little nicknames he gave them, his ability to make them believe the most unbelievable story (with a twinkle in his eye) but most of all they will remember his deep love for each of them.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, Paul, Sr. and Cora Adkison, his step-mother Sarah Adkison, his sister Betty Clark, his grandson Daniel Adkison, his great-grandson James Adkison and his great-granddaughter, McKenzie Ellingsworth.

A memorial service will be held on August 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at The Dalles Methodist Church.

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: Dorothy Laverne Herman, Portland

Dorothy Laverne Herman passed away on July 22, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. She was born on March 23, 1943 and was 80 years of age at the time of her passing.  

A Memorial service and reception will be held for Dorothy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday the 26th of August 2023 at Andersons Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031). With a graveside to follow at Idlewilde Cemetery (980 Tucker Road, 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: John Michael Montagner, 74, The Dalles

John Michael Montagner, age 74, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 22, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Judy Ann Lacey, 79, Hood River

Judy Ann Lacey passed away on July 6, 2023, at home in Hood River, Oregon. Judy was born June 20, 1944, and was 79 years of age at the time of passing.   

A time to honor and celebrate Judy’s life is planned for Sunday, July 30th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Paige residence (6750 Hess Road, Mount Hood, Oregon). 

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: Judith Herndon Wright, 79, Mosier

Judith Herndon Wright

Judith Herndon Wright

Judith Herndon Wright died on July 18, 2023, in her sleep while vacationing at the beach in Manzanita, Oregon with family. Judy was born on May 5, 1944, and was 79 years of age at the time of passing. 

Services will be held at Riverside Community Church in Hood River, Oregon at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, with a light Southern lunch reception immediately following. Judy’s natural burial will follow at Great River in Mosier, Oregon. (greatriveroregon.org)

Arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center. 

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

Death Notice: Diana Lee Barnes, 83, The Dalles

Diana Lee Barnes passed away on July 15, 2023, in The Dalles, Oregon. She was born on January 27, 1940, and was 83 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.