Death Notice: Elijah Perry Desimone, 27, The Dalles

Elijah Perry Desimone, age 27, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on November 7, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Roberta Evelyn Carson, 79, The Dalles

Roberta Evelyn Carson, age 79, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on November 8, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Mary Joanne Cain, 62, Stevenson

Mary Joanne Cain passed away on October 29, 2023, at home in Stevenson, Washington. Mary was born on February 11, 1961, and was 62 years of age at the time of passing.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gardner Funeral Home • 156 NE Church Ave, White Salmon, Washington (509) 493-1323. Please visit www.GardnerFH.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 

Death Notice: Ernie DeHart, 47, Hood River

Ernie DeHart has passed away at his home in Hood River, Oregon. Ernie was born September 2, 1976 and was 47 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: Nancy Astelle Krieg, 76, Hood River

Nancy Astelle Krieg died on October 6, 2023, at Brookside Manor in Hood River, Oregon. Nancy passed quietly, as the sun set, surrounded by her family, being held by her life partner and best friend of 37 years, Fred Duckwall.  

Nancy was born Nancy Astelle Golden on August 28, 1942, in Lancaster Rural, California, an only child to Conrad Auburn and Jesse Jewel Golden. She lived her early years with her parents, in Glendora, California, attending elementary, high school, and junior college where she established many friendships that continued her entire life. 

In 1963, she met and was married to Richard James Leibelt. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Oregon with her husband. She spent many years in Redland, Oregon where she helped to raise her son, Richard Scott Leibelt, and daughter, Kristen Astelle Leibelt. During this time, she worked as a teacher’s aide in special education, collected antiques, raised her family, and built, remodeled, and redecorated three homes. After 17 years of marriage, Richard and Nancy divorced.  

Nancy relocated to Hood River and developed a deep affection for the town. Hood River became her forever home.  

During her years in Hood River, she worked as a teacher’s aide at Hood River Valley High School, in customer service for United Telephone, later Sprint, as a pianist at the Columbia Gorge Hotel, as an insurance agent for Herschner & Bell, Farrell Agency, as an account manager for Hood River Disposal and later in customer service for Carson Oil. She had a strong commitment to her work life and, like most things she did, put her all into it. 

Outside of work, her most valued time was spent with friends, family, and pets doing all the things Nancy loved. Topping the list was music, gardening, reading, knitting, and cooking, but music was her life, not football! She selflessly shared her hobbies with everyone. She found ways to gather those around her that enjoyed her passions. She had many passions and many friends. One of her greatest joys was her ability to make music. Nancy was able to put this talent to great use as the Organist for Hood River Valley Christian Church. For over 35 years, Nancy brought much love, joy, and laughter to many through her music. 

Several years after settling in Hood River, through her church family, Nancy met Fred Duckwall. Over time, Fred and her friendship grew with affection and caring that lasted the remainder of their lives. At almost any given time, they could be found together at one of their many favorite charity events, venues, or restaurants - laughing with colleagues, celebrating with family, and making merry with friends. Fred and Nancy’s time together was filled with many happy moments. Nancy did not know a stranger and befriended anyone that would let her.  

As the years progressed, Fred’s and Nancy’s families grew and slowly merged into one large family. Nancy often mentioned how happy she was for her children, grandchildren, and the many bonus children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren she had collected. As an only child, she had often hoped for a large family and ultimately achieved it.  

Throughout her life, she maintained an ever-present optimism and strength. She survived more life challenges than many - with grace and determination; her resilience was something to admire and respect. She is loved by many and will be greatly missed. 

Nancy is survived by Fred Duckwall and her two children and spouses: Richard Scott and Lisa Leibelt, Kristen Astelle Leibelt, and Peter Blyt. Through Fred, Nancy also gained four bonus children: Matt Duckwall, Jason and Mindi Duckwall, Nathan and Andrea Duckwall, and Sara Duckwall and Matt Hockett. Ultimately, it was Nancy’s grandchildren who brought unmatched joy. She loved them to the moon and back. She is survived by grandchildren Nikolai Mattias Blyt and Erik Kristoffer Blyt. As a bonus, Nancy got to be a grandmother to Jessamyn Duckwall, Hannah Duckwall, Cole Duckwall, Hunter Duckwall, Taylor Duckwall, Nora Snyder, Davin Snyder, and Hallie Hockett, and a great-grandmother to Malakai Brinsfield.  

Nancy was predeceased by parents Conrad and Jewel Golden, bonus great-grandchild Ezra Blue Duckwall, and her beloved pets: Max, Barney, and Sadie.  

A Celebration of Life presided over by Rev. Alicia Speidel and held in Nancy’s honor will take place on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River, OR 97031. Please join us in sharing moments and memories of Nancy’s long and beautiful life.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made out to Providence Hospice of the Gorge or Hood River Valley Christian Church (c/o Andersons Tribute Center 1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, Oregon 97031).  

Nancy and her family would like to thank the staff at Brookside Manor, Providence Hospice of the Gorge, Hood River Valley Christian Church, and her many friends who were there throughout the years and especially those present in the last days for the love, care, joy, and support they brought daily to Nancy’s life.  

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 Allen Crone, 80, Dufur

Richard Allen Crone, age 80, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away on November 4, 2023. A Funeral and Burial will be held at a later date.

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

Death Notice: Dan Russell Sweetser, 35, The Dalles

Dan Russell Sweetser, age 35, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on November 5, 2023. A Family Celebration will be held at a later date.

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

Death Notice: Nancy Matthisen, 94, Hood River

Nancy Matthisen passed away November 6, 2023 in Hood River, Oregon. Nancy was born December 9, 1928 and was 94 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: Lurena Mae Trively Duckwall, 95, Hood River

Hood River, OR. November 6, 2023 - Lurena Mae Trively Duckwall passed away in her Hood River home on Friday, November 3, 2023, surrounded by family.  She was born August 20, 1928, in Malver, Iowa to Joseph Edwin and Hattie Ellen (Churchman) Trively.  

Lurena was preceded in death by her husband, D. Robert Duckwall; brother, Donald Trively; sisters, Jean Kohagen and Marilyn Barney; and parents, Joe & Hattie Trively.  

Lurena is survived by; her sister, Phyllis Masiker; daughters, Nancy (Rob) Yee, Sally Duckwall, and Laurie (Greg) Borton; grandchildren, Matthew Yee, Megan Yee (Andrew Kinzer), Tim Borton (Amber Heath), Mike (Jessica) Borton, Nick (Kim) Borton and Shelle Borton. 

Lurena’s greatest joys were her two great granddaughters, Luna & Quinn Kinzer who provided extra smiles and laughter through photos, videos and artwork during her brief illness. Other great grandchildren included Emmett and Callen Borton, Katie and Logan Borton and Keyle Heath; along with numerous nieces and nephews. 

At Lurena’s request, there will be no service. 

If anyone would like to make a donation in Lurena’s honor please choose your favorite charity of The Wy’East Fire District (PO BOX 56, Odell, Oregon 97044). 

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: Alice Marie Penman, 91, The Dalles

Alice Marie Penman

Another member of The Greatest Generation has passed.

Alice Marie Penman left this life to her heavenly home on Oct. 6, 2023, at the age of 91.

She was born on July 31, 1932, within the golden wheat fields of Washington’s Palouse country to Y Glen and Lou Jones. She was the 3rd of 4 children in this union.

She grew up in Oaksdale at the start of The Great Depression and finished High School after the close of WW II. After high school, she went to Maupin, OR to visit a favorite aunt. There she met a Marine returning from the war in the Pacific and fell in love. She married that rough around the edges Marine, Art Gerity, on December 23rd, 1950.

They had 3 children Zada Marie (Gerity) Lewis, G. Michael Gerity, and April Nadine Gerity. Grievously, April never survived to leave the hospital. Alice’s marriage to Art ended in 1969.

She married Robert (Bob) Perkins of Hansen, ID 1971. They lived in Hansen until Bob’s passing in 1997.

Alice then moved to Wamic, OR to be closer to her daughter Zada. It was there she met and Married Terry Penman in January 2005. Alice and Terry split their time between Wamic, OR, and Casa Grande, AZ. Sadly, Terry passed in 2015 in Casa Grande, AZ.

Alice then returned to Oregon, living first in Wamic, then moving to Flagstone, then on to The Springs, 2021 where she passed.

Alice is remembered for her sweet smile and helping hand, developing many friendships along the way. She is survived by her 2 children Zada Lewis, and husband Dennis Lewis, G. Michael Gerity and wife Donna L. Gerity, two grandchildren Sean Gerity wife Marci Gerity, and Caitlin Gerity and three great-grandchildren Lucas, Dylan & Thomas Gerity.

A graveside memorial is planned for Mother’s Day May 12, 2024.

Death Notice: Marlys Daugherity, 88, The Dalles

Marlys Daugherity passed away on October 29, 2023, in The Dalles, Oregon. Marlys was born on August 1, 1935, 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: Rodney Lee Lentz, 68, Goldendale

Rodney Lee Lentz passed away on October 22, 2023, at home in Goldendale, Washington.

Rodney was born July 12, 1955, and was 68 years of age at the time of passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, Washington 509-772-2636.

Obituary: Marjorie Routson, 96, Hood River

Marjorie Routson

Hood River, OR. October 30, 2023 - On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, Marjorie Louise Routson entered into the presence of her lord, Jesus Christ. Marjorie was reunited with beloved family members and friends all of whom have embraced Jesus as lord and savior.

Life for Marjorie began on January 3rd, 1927, at a farmhouse in Osborne County, Kansas. She was the first child of Floyd W. and Mildred G. Wilson. She was named Margie by her parents but when her birth certificate came, the state had changed her name to Margorie.

In August of 1930, Marjorie was joined by her sister Virginia Ford Wilson. The two sisters were friends for life. Marjorie enjoyed farm life and the cats, dogs, chickens, cattle, and horses. She got in trouble playing with the wildlife but did not let that bother her. Stories of bringing home poisonous snakes on a stick and gathering Indian Arrowheads from the hillside were part of her life. Marjorie attended a one-room schoolhouse and for part of that time, her teacher was Mr. McNerney (Tiny), her Uncle.

In 1939 Marjorie, Virginia, and their parents relocated to the Pacific Northwest. Her father, Floyd, was tired of farming in the Kansas Dust Bowl. Searching for a sustainable life and with directions from a hitch-hiking Nebraska college student they made their way to Parkdale, Oregon. On their first night in Parkdale, Floyd and the college student lodged in a barn on a farm that would soon be Marjorie’s home.

When first located in Parkdale, Marge was not really impressed with the area. She told Virginia as they walked around town “I don’t see anything wonderful about this place”. They had traveled from the dust bowl of Kansas to the smoky skies of Oregon. They had arrived in the middle of the Tillamook burn, it was days before the sky cleared and the mountain she loved and painted on canvas was visible.

At age 13 she tried diving off a bridge with her bike, this did not go well but it did get her a 5-month vacation at Shriners Hospital in Portland. While there she met a candidate for the president of the USA and Marjorie Routson, a nurse with the name she would one day carry.

Marjorie went to Parkdale schools graduating from Parkdale High School. It was here that she met her future husband Eugene Routson, but before that could occur a war was to be fought and she attended Willamette College. In March of 1946, her brother Thomas Keith Wilson was born.

On December 15, 1946, Marjorie (Margie) Wilson married Eugene (Bud) Rouston on a snowy day in Parkdale at the United Church of the Upper Valley. In 1948 their first child Marsa Ann was born and in 1951 their son Marvin Allin came along. In 1952 their daughter Martha Annette was born. Marge was a homemaker and a mother at heart. She always had a big garden. She canned and preserved year after year mountains of fruit and vegetables.

Marge and Bud were an impressive team in the orchard. Marge was the field boss during harvest while Bud was busy loading the fruit. She was also a bin checker, and tractor driver and had the pen that wrote the employee’s checks. She found that the pen was very useful in pointing out the right and wrong ways of handling the fruit.

In the fall and after harvest Mom worked at AGA and Diamond Fruit. At first, she packed fruit in Parkdale and at the end of her career she was in charge of packaging at Diamond Central in Odell. The last day of each packing season was anticipated by her children, as they knew she was home with them again. There was always something special about knowing that Mom was at home.

Marge loved family camping. She loved playing cards with family until the wee hours of the morning. Marge and Bud went on several cruise ship tours and enjoyed reunions with Bud’s shipmates from the big war.

She was gifted with cooking and baking, and in art, she excelled. Mt. Hood was probably her favorite subject which she recreated on canvas many times. As time went by and the kids grew up she became a Mother in law and eventually a Grandma and great-grandmother. She loved, spoiled, and became friends with her twelve grandkids, Thaddeus & Becky, Megan & Gavin, Trista & Ryan, Dustin & Tara, Seth & Molly, Don & Becky. She was also proud and loved her twelve great-grandchildren, Taylor Routson, Isaac Marble, Sarah Routson, Abigail Marble, and Trevor Beam. Rylyn Beam, Ezekial Marble, Alexander Goe, Josiah Marble, Adelynn Goe, Virginia Routson, Henry Goe.

Marjorie and Bud lived on the family farm from 1946 to 2008. In 2008 Bud passed and Margie continued to live at home until February of 2015. She lived there a little more the 68 years at 8620 Cooper Spur Road. She then moved to Down Manor in August of 2022. She moved to Hawks Ridge and lived there until September 2023.

When Marjorie was 35 years old she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went through a radical surgical procedure and was told she had one year to live. In her last years of life, she talked of her prayers during that traumatic period. What she asked for was not healing or extended life. She asked the Lord for a wonderful wife for her husband and a mother for her children. God answered her prayers, God gave Bud a wonderful wife and gave us kids a wonderful mother. He gave us our mother, and we were blessed with a mom for another 61 years.

The family would like to thank everyone at Down Manor and Hawks Ridge who loved and cared for Marjorie.

A Memorial service for Marjorie Louise Routson will be held at 1:00 P.M. on November 4th, 2023 at Parkdale Community Church (4910 Baseline Dr, Mt Hood, OR 97041) with a reception to follow.

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

Death Notice: Cindy Caroline Wooten, 77, The Dalles

Cindy Caroline Wooten, age 77, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 25, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Daniel Jackson, 73, The Dalles

Daniel Jackson passed away on October 24, 2023, in The Dalles Oregon. Daniel was born on February 16, 1950, and was 73 years old 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: Stephen F. Corno, 82, Tigard

Stephen F. Corno

Stephen F. Corno, 82, of Tigard, Oregon, passed away at home on October 10, 2023, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Steve loved his family, golf, and a good glass of red wine.

He will be missed by many and is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maxine, and their daughter, Jill; his brothers, Mike and Ron and their wives, children and grandchildren.

A “Celebration of Life” for Steve will be held at Tualatin Country Club in Tualatin, Oregon, on November 3rd, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 pm.

Obituary: Margaret Mary Byrne, 97, The Dalles

Margaret Mary Byrne passed away peacefully in The Dalles, Oregon on October 21, 2023, having touched many lives in the course of her ninety-seven years.

Margaret Mary, or “Marge” as she was known, was born September 6, 1926, to John Joseph and Claire Mariah Sarsfield in Portland, Oregon. She graduated from Madeleine High School and then Marylhurst College with a degree in sociology in 1948. On April 19, 1949, she married Joseph Linden Byrne at the Madeleine Church in Portland, Oregon.

Margaret Mary and Joseph had eight children: MaryJo (Bill) Baldwin, Michael (Teri) Byrne, Patrick (Kathy) Byrne, Maggie (Eloy) Pando, Kathleen (Karl) Priest, Helen (Cal) Ebey, and Deirdre (Andrew) McPheeters and 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She has a brother that survives her, William C. Sarsfield as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death, besides her parents, are her husband Joseph, brother John Joseph Sarsfield Jr., son Thaddeus Wiliam Byrne, and grandson Sean Martin Priest.

Margaret Mary and Joseph moved from Portland to Provo, Utah, and then to Palo Alto and Burlingame, California before returning to Oregon in 1961 with their move to The Dalles.

For Margaret Mary, family was the center of all - she loved her children and grandchildren above all else. Always providing a mother’s touch, Margaret Mary sewed prom dresses, made homemade jams and applesauce, and dried fruits. Her garden often bore testament to her inventiveness; such as planting purple potatoes in the 1980s. Margaret Mary was also a skilled pianist, delighting many with her music. A keen mind, she was a regular at weekly bridge games. In her younger days at college, Margaret Mary was not only an academic but also an adventurer, showcasing her prowess in skiing and archery. This adventurous spirit did not wane, as she instilled a love for skiing in her children, trekking the Gorge's trails, traveling to Mexico with her friends, visiting family in Japan, and cherishing the melodic bells of the Duomo in Florence, Italy. Margaret Mary committed herself to the community, guiding young minds in the Campfire Girls, actively participating in the American Association of University Women, and serving with devotion in the altar society of St Peter’s Catholic Church in The Dalles.

As Margaret Mary would often say: “On to the next adventure!”

The funeral mass will be held at St Peter’s Catholic Church in The Dalles on November 15, 2023, at 1 p.m. in lieu of flowers please make donations to Holy Redeemer Elementary School (https://school.holyredeemerpdx.org/), St Mary’s Academy The Dalles (https://smatd.org/), or Providence Hospice (https://www.providence.org/locations/or/hospice). Funeral arrangements are through Spencer, Libby, and Powell in The Dalles.

Death Notice: Jerry Ladiges, 76 Glenwood

Jerry Ladiges of Glenwood, Washington passed away on October 20, 2023, at Hawks Ridge in Hood River. Jerry was born December 17, 1946, and was 76 years of age at the time of passing. 

Services are pending with arrangements 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 Jane Ward, 72, The Dalles

Sandra Jane Ward, age 72, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 23, 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: James Frederick Bisset, 85, The Dalles

James Frederick Bisset, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 21, 2023.

A Private family Graveside will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery with a Celebration of Life at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.