Death Notice: Mary E. Linderman, 80, The Dalles

Mary E. Linderman, age 80, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on September 6th, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Philip DiBartolo, 79, Tygh Valley

Philip DiBartolo passed away on September 2, 2023 at home in Tygh Valley, Oregon.  Philip was born August 31, 1944 and was 79 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: Mary Amelie Kirchhofer, 74, The Dalles

Mary Amelie Kirchhofer

Marijke Amelie Bors was born on September 8, 1948, at home in Tegelen, The Netherlands, her parents’ first child.

Both her grandmothers delighted in her arrival as she was also their first grandchild. In fact, with her big blue eyes and head full of natural curls, she was the delight of a very large family of 28 aunts and uncles and was loved like the favorite doll her pre-teen aunts thought she was. 

Only three years since the conclusion of World War II fought heavily in the German border town Mary was born in, Mary’s young aunts were gradually adapting to a new world of peace, dependable meals, and light-hearted pastimes of which playing with their very own living doll was a most enjoyable part. They loved to read fairy tales to her and Mary lavished in the attention and openly reciprocated all the love given her. Surrounded by adoration of such a large family, Mary’s amiable nature, willingness to please and an instinct to give trouble a wide berth made her a pleasant and easy child to be around. These complaisant traits ingrained in her earliest years would follow her into adulthood.

Mary would quickly become the big sister of two brothers and three sisters in rapid succession. At 3 she started pre-school where she relished the camaraderie of friends. At 7 the family moved to the little coalmining town of Munstergeleen where she attended grade school with a 10-class daily curriculum. Not deterred, she continued to be a diligent student. On weekends, to give her coalminer father quiet time to sleep, her mother took the young family on frequent 2-mile strolls to visit their ailing grandmother in the neighboring town. Mary, always bundled up for she did not like the cold, did however love feeding the ducks along the way and adored watching ducklings swimming behind their mamas because it reminded her of her own mom with her six children in tow. On special occasions, taught by the now-teenage aunts, the children would act out a play for their bedridden grandmother and their many aunts and uncles. When Mary was 9, her 4-year-old sister went missing from the home and the entire neighborhood set out looking for her, Mary took her bicycle out into the cold & dark to search for her. Upon returning hours later, she found her sibling had been hiding and fallen asleep under a heavy quilt draped over the footboard of her parent’s bed.

As an eldest daughter Mary had a special bond with her mother as they shared family care. At 12 years old Mary helped to handle the young brood on the family’s 11-day transatlantic journey from The Netherlands to New York City and the pursuing transcontinental trip to Portland, Oregon where, eventually they settled in the countryside of Redland, Oregon. Likewise, she was tasked with smaller chores like helping her mom peel, cut, and fry 20 lbs. of potatoes on birthdays as French fries were the favorite treat of every child. At 15 she became a big sister for the last time when her youngest brother was born the only natural American citizen of the family.  At 17 she and her parents passed the U.S. Citizenship exam and became American citizens. The remainder of the children who immigrated became naturalized citizens.

Mary continued to excel in her studies and though she was not fond of cleaning and cooking, she was a talented seamstress. She was a favored babysitter throughout the neighborhood and among her parents’ friends and acquaintances. At Estacada High School, she was a Yearbook Editor and was crowned the Homecoming Queen a testimony to both her aptitude and friendliness. She went on to College at Oregon State University against great odds. During a career counseling session during her senior year in high school, she revealed she could not afford to attend college. An excellent student, her counselor worked to show her ways she could accomplish this. While she diligently pursued the guidance, she worked at the local BirdsEye Cannery alongside her mother during the summer months. In 1970, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. In her big sister role, she had quietly set a path for all her brothers and sisters to follow.

Mary moved to The Dalles as a newlywed in 1971 when Vic accepted a teaching position at Wahtonka High School. During those early years, she worked as a care provider for a Child Care Center in The Dalles. Soon, taking care of Doug and Angie became her primary focus and proudest role.

When Angie and Doug started school, Mary found a position at an insurance agency as a secretary. A few years later, she took the necessary exams and obtained the licenses required to open her own insurance agency. She was very successful in this endeavor as she had an easy rapport with her clients and always had their best interests at heart.

Busy as she was with her family, their sporting events, and working full time, Mary found time to create beautiful cross stitch pieces that were displayed throughout their home.

She was never too busy to have a cup of coffee with friends or to play a competitive round of Canasta with family.

Her other notable interest was being a member of the Cascade Singers. She loved the camaraderie and the music. The choir performed concerts near and far and gave Mary a chance to travel as part of this well-loved group. A highlight for Mary was performing at Carnegie Hall!

There is a picture of Mary as a young child with a beagle at her side. All through her childhood, there was always a dog in the family. As soon as Mary and Vic acquired their first home, a dog was a continual part of the package. Mary loved her dogs and they, in turn, were devoted to her.

While she treasured her home and connections in The Dalles, Mary was drawn to the sunshine that Arizona offered. In 2016, after their retirements, Mary and Vic moved to Buckeye, AZ to spend the winter months. She truly basked in the sunshine. She looked forward to the water aerobics classes and became a member of the choir there. Summers were spent in their cabin at Lake Merwin in Washington which was a sanctuary of tranquility and breathtaking views. The proximity of the cabin afforded an annual opportunity to visit Angie and Doug and connect with friends in The Dalles.

Mary leaves a legacy of family who will continue to honor her memory. Her spirit will also live on as friends reflect on the times they were fortunate enough to share.

Celebration of Life for Mary is to be held at Bargeway Pub Banquet room on Sept. 15 at 1 p.m.

Obituary: Jeff Davis, The Dalles

Jeff was born in The Dalles, OR, on June 6th, 1972, to Jerry and Peggy Davis. He was a sixth-generation Oregonian.

Jeff graduated from The Dalles High School in 1991. He earned a BA Degree in Education from Western Oregon College and a master’s degree in education from George Fox University. He taught for 20 years in the Nampa, Idaho school system.

Known for his sense of humor, Jeff loved to make people laugh. In college, he performed at athletic events as “Wolfie” his school’s mascot. He introduced his children to Disneyland, Disneyworld, and Universal Studios. Marvel superheroes, Star Wars, and Harry Potter became family favorites.

A small inheritance in his 20s allowed Jeff to travel. He explored London, saw the Queen, and celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. Jeff took a temporary job crewing on the Spice Girls yacht as the means to attend the Cannes Film Festival.

Travel became a life-long interest. He zip-lined with his children in Washington State and Costa Rica. He had been planning a trip to Hawaii.

Jeff is survived by his children, Parker John Davis and Addison Joy Davis, his parents, brother George M. Davis (Heather) and sisters Cynthia L. Kliewer (Kyle) and Kara K. Davis. He is also survived by nephew Zain Hartsook and nieces Kaitlyn, Nicole, and Emily Kliewer. Additionally, Jeff leaves many loving cousins and friends. Jeff had been separated since October from his wife of 20 years, the former Melody Allegier. Divorce proceedings were pending.

Proceeding Jeff in death were his grandparents, George and Eva Anderson Davis and Joseph and Cynthia Palmer Healy, and his uncle Daniel J. Healy.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1805 Minnesota St. in The Dalles, OR September 23rd , 2023 at 1:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Home at Last Animal Shelter, 200 River Rd. The Dalles, OR 97058, or to Cove Ascension School 1104 Church St. Cove, OR 97824.

Death Notice: Axel Reinhard Metscher, 75, Battle Ground

Axel Reinhard Metscher, age 75, a resident of Battle Ground, WA, passed away on September 3rd, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Lyle E. Savage, 63, The Dalles

Lyle E. Savage, age 63, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on September 5th, 2023.

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

Obituary: Bonnie Faye Stubbs Ternahan, 96, Underwood

Underwood, WA. Sep. 6, 2023- Bonnie Faye Stubbs Ternahan was born on December 5th, 1926, in Boswell, Oklahoma, to her loving parents, Katie Mae and Charles Duncan Stubbs.  She had nine brothers and sisters. Bonnie passed away on September 4th, 2023, under hospice care at home in Underwood, Washington.  

Bonnie grew up on a farm, attending a one-room primary school. She was a good student, “promoted one grade early.” She walked two miles to school. Her mother bought her a woolen coat by mail order for cold weather.

She lived in town to attend high school, working as a housekeeper. After graduating from high school, she attended Southeastern State University in Durant, Oklahoma. She met her future husband Harley on a blind date set up by a girlfriend. In May 1946, they married in Durant after Bonnie’s sophomore college year.  They drove to Washington via California in Harley’s 1939 Oldsmobile. She was amazed to see snowcapped Mount Shasta, having grown up in Oklahoma’s flatland. 

Harley and Bonnie had four children and farmed for over sixty years on “The Home Place.” They raised Angus cattle, hay, and pears. As a mother, she was involved in her children’s education and social development:  all her children went on to college. Bonnie was the epitome of gracious Southern hospitality, urging second helpings at the dinner table on visitors and family members alike.   

Besides raising her family, Bonnie worked off the farm. Jobs included packing pears at Underwood Fruit and had 14 years at the Western Fish Nutrition Lab at Willard followed by 17 years at McCoy-Holliston Insurance. She retired to care for Harley who passed on at age 99 in 2012. She bowled in leagues and made many bowling trips to tournaments until age 94.  After retirement, her flower garden was her special joy. 

Bonnie’s special friends and neighbors at Underwood are The Ziegler family, the Hubers, the Koch family of Mill A, and the Halver family (Nancylee Halver Hadley and Mike Hadley in recent years) as well as her very good friend Verna Smith who assisted Bonnie in many ways. 

Bonnie Faye Ternahan was predeceased by her husband Harley and daughter Kathie Holter, son-in-law Ervin Holter and grandson Brian Holter, as well as seven brothers and sisters. She leaves to mourn her surviving children, Philip (Lucille), Jeanne (John Pino), and Sally (Richard Gallagher), as well as her grandchildren Coriolana DeVine (Derek Van Wycoff), Patrick Ternahan, Mathew Holter (Devon), Kevin Gallagher (Vanessa), Brenna Steed (Tristan), Kristin Bielskis (Barnaby) and Adam Pino. Great-grandchildren include Octavia, Daniela, and Cheyenne DeVine, Kellen and Meara Gallagher, Paisley, and Asher Bielskis, and great-great-grandchildren Angelica Devine, Elijah Devine, Grayson Cramer, and Nolan Steed. Bonnie leaves her sister, Mattie Payne of Aztec New Mexico, and brother John Stubbs of Oklahoma. 

The family is grateful to the Heart of Hospice caregivers and Drs. Samuels and Gingrich who treated her during her illness. A graveside service will be held at a future date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donate to a cancer-focused charity or one of your choice. 

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: Sandra Kay Locke, 76, Hood River

Sandra Kay Locke passed away on August 31, 2023, at Hood River Memorial Hospital, in Hood River, Oregon. She was born on February 6, 1947, and was 76 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: Timothy Allen Leininger, 71, The Dalles

Timothy Allen Leininger recently passed away at Mid-Columbia Medical Center, in The Dalles, Oregon. He was born September 21, 1951, and was 71 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. 

Death Notice: Richard Eugene Moore, 80, The Dalles

Richard Eugene Moore, age 80, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on August 25, 2023. A family gathering will be held at a later date.

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

Death Notice: Maria Jan Jim-Watlament, 48, The Dalles

Maria Jan Jim-Watlament, age 48, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on August 23, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Paula Marie Orozco, 48, The Dalles

Paula Marie Orozco, age 48, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on August 11th, 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: Cindy Lou Hendershot, 63, Hood River

Cindy Lou Hendershot (aka Cindy Lou Delay) passed away on August 13, 2023, at home in Hood River, Oregon.  Cindy was born on March 31, 1960, and was 63 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. 

Obituary: Laurie Nichol, The Dalles

Laurie Nichol

Laurie Nichol’s legacy is one of looking upward and outward. Her last Facebook post was on Easter, expressing her hope in Jesus. Her love of people was lifelong and her ability to connect with others a true gift. Even as she was facing cancer treatments, before leaving a hospital bed, she would pray for the person who would occupy that space next.

Laurie Ann (Lyons) Nichol was born on Oct. 2, 1961, in Flint, Mich., and died on June 19, 2023, in The Dalles, Ore. She was the second of three daughters born to John (Jack) Patrick and Jean Therese Lyons. Her older sister Jeanne Marie was 2 at the time, and little sister Mary Therese came along two and a half years later.

The family moved to Bethel Park, Penn., in 1967 when Jack got a promotion with General Motors. Bethel Park was a wonderful place to grow up. Jack would randomly take the family on a “mystery trip” vacation, and they were always special to Laurie and her sisters.

Laurie loved the social side of the school. She met her lifelong friends in eighth-grade cheerleading. In high school, she was involved in all kinds of clubs, but she was most proud of being in the Bethel Park Bethettes — a part of the marching band. She raised her pom poms high at every football game, parade, and marching competition.

The family moved to Boulder, Colo., in 1978 after another job promotion for Jack. Laurie stayed behind as a part of the Kern family to finish her senior year of high school before heading west. Although she missed her family, that year was full of fond memories and a special sisterhood bond with her best friend, Traci. Laurie continued to stay close to her high school friends over the years, including traveling together, further strengthening their friendship.

Once in Colorado, Laurie got a job at StorageTek in Louisville. She and Mary loved doing aerobics together at Flatiron Athletic Club in Boulder. In January of 1986, Jeanne gave Laurie’s phone number to a medical student named Tom in the dental office where she worked, and Laurie and Tom were married on June 14 of that year. Together with the man she later referred to as her “True North,” she and Tom started the first of their 37 years as a team. They moved to Phoenix, Ariz., shortly after for his medical residency. In December of 1988, Christina “Tina” Marie was born.

After looking for a community for Tom to begin practicing medicine in 1989, Laurie and Tom settled on The Dalles. Little Tina kept Laurie busy, but Laurie volunteered at the children’s museum nevertheless. Tina became a 4-year-old big sister when Devin Lyons was born in 1993. Laurie always had her hand in their activities, whether it was Tina’s dance recitals and soccer games, or Devin’s tennis matches and musical pursuits. She even stepped waaay out of her comfort zone to coach Devin’s peewee soccer team when no one else could. Laurie loved being a mother.

Laurie’s years in The Dalles were marked by generosity, encouragement, and service to others. There was a stint where she was a “Cookie Lady,” one of several group members who would take dozens of cookies to the high school at lunchtime as a way to connect and minister. One time, Laurie was heartbroken to see a pregnant girl sitting all by herself. To her, a student like that was the reason for the ministry. Laurie continued to have a heart for the adolescent age group. Many young people considered Laurie to be a mother figure and she loved them all dearly. However, Laurie had a special place in her heart for Tina’s college roommate, Sadie, and later for the family’s Belgian exchange student, Tim. The connections she formed as the teaching director for Teen Community Bible Study (CBS) were also strong. She was even asked to officiate a wedding! Laurie was also active in CBS as the area director and enjoyed attending all types of community events.

Naturally, Laurie’s love of people extended to hospitality. Perhaps due to her Italian heritage, she opened their home to countless people of all ages and served delicious meals, no matter the size of the crowd. She loved feeding people. Bringing together the Nichol side of the family from five different states for every-other-year Thanksgiving gatherings was Laurie’s terrific idea. For years, she hosted a Fourth of July celebration for family friends in the community that even included a kids’ mini parade with decorated bikes and wagons. Each year, a king and a queen were crowned and Laurie played the Star Spangled Banner while they completed a victory lap.

Laurie loved to cook, host, entertain, dance, and have fun with family and friends. She was delighted on the occasions when she met famous people when traveling, including Carol Burnett and Cameron Diaz, and never shied away from talking to them. She loved flowers, good food (especially “snackies” made by her brother-in-law Ronnie), and her Yorkies. She was always able to portray elegance; she had a good eye for creating a beautiful yard, home, and event. For special occasions, she was always polished and stylish. She had a close bond with her sisters and mother and would visit as often as she could. She had a great sense of humor and loved laughing, especially at Tom’s antics.

She and Tom enjoyed traveling, sometimes just the two of them, sometimes with family and friends. She was thrilled when Jeanne and her husband Greg could join them in Turks and Caicos. Her favorite place on Earth was Cannon Beach. The family took a special trip after Tina’s high school graduation which included visiting Lucca, Italy, where her maternal grandfather Arthur Consani was born. That meant a lot to Laurie. Another highlight was visiting Tim and his family in Belgium a few years later.

Laurie joined cheerleading in eighth grade, but essentially never stopped cheering for others her whole life. She was a nurturer, encourager, life coach, mother figure, and friend. One of her favorite roles, though, was becoming “Nona” to her granddaughter Lucy Sofia Perez in July of 2021.

Laurie loved all the people in her life and embodied this message that she shared in the wedding service she performed: “Love is fundamentally action … and when the Bible speaks of love, it measures it primarily not on how much you want to receive, but by how much you are willing to give of yourself.”

Laurie is survived by her children, Tina Perez and Devin Nichol; son-in-law Luis Perez; granddaughter Lucy Perez; mother Jean Lyons; sisters Jeanne Myers and Mary Gillam; and numerous extended family members and countless friends.

Memorial donations can be made to The Laurie and Tom Nichol Memorial Fund through The Gorge Foundation. https://gorgecf.org/donations/

A memorial will be held in honor of Laurie and Tom Nichol at the Columbia Gorge Community College Amphitheater on Aug. 25 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Obituary: Thomas Andrew Nichol, M.D., The Dalles

Thomas Andrew Nichol, M.D.

Thomas Andrew Nichol, M.D. was born in Denver, Colo., on Jan. 30, 1960, and died in The Dalles, Ore., on June 19, 2023. Tom was the second child of Dr. Thomas William and Barbara (Barby) Williamson Nichol. His older sister, Cindy, had just turned 1 when he was born, and within the next 10 years, he became a big brother to sisters Suzanne, Andrea, and Meredith.

Tom spent his early years in the mountains of western Ethiopia, where his parents served as medical missionaries. His experiences included playing soccer with the local children, learning Amharic, and exploring in a swarm with the other missionary kids. Tom, along with sisters Cindy and Suzanne, attended Good Shepherd boarding school outside the capital, Addis Ababa, starting in third grade. Ethiopian food remained his lifelong favorite fare.

The family returned to Colorado in 1971, settling in Longmont for a year before moving to Estes Park in 1973. Tom attended the Estes Park schools, where he excelled in basketball and track and was crowned prom king. His name is the first inscribed on a sportsmanship plaque reflecting selflessness and character.
Tom followed his parents’ footsteps and enrolled at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Ill., eventually deciding on a chemistry major. He and his friends wanted to have fun and make a difference, so they created the Q.T.G.s … Quite the Guys. The Q.T.G.s’ philanthropy projects included a run benefitting the American Cancer Society. While at college, Tom played on the golf and soccer teams. He followed his parents’ lead further by deciding to enter the medical field upon graduation. He wanted to help others.
Tom attended the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver from 1982-1986. He became close friends with others in the Nu Sigma Nu rentals and enjoyed highly competitive foosball games during study breaks. The spring before he graduated, he proposed to Laurie Lyons, whose sister had arranged a blind date with him that January. Laurie said yes. They were married on June 14 of that year, and Tom had 37 anniversaries with “the most amazing woman I know.”

Tom’s residency in Internal Medicine was a three-year stint in Phoenix, Ariz. Their first child, Christina “Tina” Marie, was born there in 1988. The draw of the cooler Pacific Northwest, windsurfing, and the opportunity to join a medical practice brought the little family to The Dalles in 1989. A few years after the move, his son Devin Lyons was born in 1993.

Tom touched so many people with his medical acumen, compassion, and humor during the 33 years he served as an internist and then hospitalist in The Dalles. He is remembered for his generosity (offering to mow a lawn when a patient was in the hospital), his calming demeanor (a fellow doctor who immediately felt relief when Tom arrived on the scene of an emergency), his brilliant mind and persistence (saving a man’s life when others were preparing family members for the worst), and, of course, his humor and passion for life (joking with patients by pretending he didn’t know where the end of the stethoscope went, and skateboarding on the fourth floor of the hospital when it was being renovated). Being a doctor was a calling more than a vocation for him.

Tom made the most of his off-hours, too. He loved the outdoors, carefully tending his garden, and was always environmentally conscious. He enjoyed a wide variety of sports including golf, windsurfing, kite-boarding, snowboarding, and riding his road bike. If having a one-wheel is a sport, add that to the list. Once he challenged himself to ride it from home to work, making it all the way to his desk! He enjoyed gruyère, game nights, and get-togethers with his friends. His hobby farm gave him a special connection to his late grandfather Nichol’s chicken hatchery, and he was a third-generation Denver Broncos fan.

His playful nature was on display at community events, especially Dancing with the Gorge Stars in 2016. He loved coaching and helping with Devin’s and Tina’s youth teams, including soccer, basketball, and hockey. The investment was long-term, playing goalie while players practiced shooting during high school, and driving three of the boys to Portland to try out for a college soccer team. That mentorship extended to having talks with the kids that visited their home for Teen CBS and offering a balanced, thoughtful response when his children and their friends would seek his counsel. He always knew what to say.

Besides giving time, Tom and Laurie were also marked by generosity with their resources. Someone would have a need and they would cover it. Whether it was the use of their belongings or their home or financial help, they quietly contributed.

Tom enjoyed traveling as well. For Tina’s graduation, the family went to Italy, and years later visited their exchange student Tim from Belgium. Tom and Laurie vacationed at numerous beaches where he could be on the water and she could relax on the shore. He returned to his childhood home in Ethiopia in the winter of 2013-14 with Cindy, packing medical supplies and soccer balls. Tom often played soccer with local kids, sometimes missing the ball to make them laugh. In 2018, Tom and Devin took a trip to Scotland to explore their ancestral home.

Tom’s trademark gift was his humor, and he was more than comfortable using it. He enjoyed sharing his off-the-charts creativity and singing skills in the videos he made for special occasions. His storytelling, often of his own mishaps, could make others laugh, often to the point of tears. He had a quick wit and a creative perspective that brought joy and laughter.

Tom’s greatest joy was his family. “I thank God every day for blessing me with this woman and our two children.” He was thrilled to become a grandfather when Lucy Sofia Perez was born in July 2021. In classic Tom fashion, he chose to be called “Palapa,” a word he picked up in Turks and Caicos meaning “beach hut.” Tom called little Lucy one of the “great joys of life.”

The ripple of Tom’s effect on others extends to the patients he healed, the young adults he guided, the friends he loved, and the family he left with a gaping hole in it.

Tom’s legacy lives on through his children, Tina Perez and Devin Nichol; son-in-law Luis Perez; granddaughter Lucy Perez; mother Barby Nichol; sisters Cindy Nichol, Suzanne Tennent, Andrea Kell, and Meredith Heikes; and numerous extended family members and friends.

Memorial donations can be made to the Laurie and Tom Nichol Memorial Fund through The Gorge Foundation. https://gorgecf.org/donations/

A memorial will be held in honor of Laurie and Tom Nichol at the Columbia Gorge Community College Amphitheater on Aug. 25 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Death Notice: Rosalie Jeannette Chance, 78, The Dalles

Rosalie Jeannette Chance, age 78, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on August 20, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Frances May Brown, 84, Portland

Frances May Brown, age 84, a resident of Portland, OR, passed away on August 19, 2023.

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

Obituary: Jefferson John Davis, 51, The Dalles

Jefferson John Davis, age 51, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on August 6, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in The Dalles, OR, on September 23, 2023, at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at Home At Last animal shelter, 200 River Rd. in The Dalles, OR 97058, or at Cove Ascension School 1104 Church St. Cove OR, 97824. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Gerald "Jerry" Michael Kelvin, age 75, Dufur, OR

Gerald "Jerry" Michael Kelvin, age 75, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away August 14, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Virgil L. Thompson, 85, The Dalles

Virgil L. Thompson, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 14th, 2023.

A viewing will be held at the Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home on August 26th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. A Private Family Burial will be held at the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.