Death Notice: Steven Leroy Meador, 62, Tygh Valley

Steven Leroy Meador, age 62, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away July 15, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Rosalind “Timinsh” Charley Sampson, 73, Warm Springs

Rosalind “Timinsh” Charley Sampson, age 73, a resident of Warm Springs, OR, passed away on July 14, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Joyce Anna Hickerson, 97, The Dalles

Joyce Anna Hickerson, age 97, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 16, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Jaimé Michelle Gehrig, 42

Jaimé Michelle Gehrig passed away on July 5th, 2024 at OHSU Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Jaimé was born on August 11th, 1981, and was 42 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: Wayne R. Kaplan-Coleman, 66, Hood River

Wayne R. Kaplan-Coleman passed away on July 6th, 2024 at his home in Hood River, Oregon. Wayne was born September 22nd, 1957, and was 66 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: Janette Lorene Hoff, 81, Hood River

Janette Lorene Hoff passed away on June 28th, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Janette was born on February 10th, 1943. She was 81 years of age at the time of passing.  

Services are planned for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19th, 2024 at 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: Sandy Glenn, 71, Hood River

Sandy Glenn passed away July 8th, 2024 at her home in Hood River, Oregon. Sandy was born July 25th, 1952. She was 71 years of age at the time of passing.

Services are planned for 11:00 a.m., Sunday, July 21st, 2024 at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. A private graveside will follow at Willamette National Cemetery of Portland, Oregon.

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

Death Notice: Ubaldo Flores Mota, SR, 72, Hood River

Ubaldo Flores Mota, SR  passed away July 6th, 2024 at Providence Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. Ubaldo was born June 21st, 1952  and was 72 years of age at the time of passing.  

Services are planned as follows;

A TIME OF VIEWING

 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 15th, 2024 at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

ROSARY & MASS

5:45p.m., Monday, July 15th, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church • 1501 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

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

En español

Ubaldo Flores Mota, SR falleció el 6 de Julio 2024 en Providence Medical Center de Portland Oregon. Ubaldo nació 21 de Junio 1952 y tenia 72 años de edad cuando falleció. 

 Sus servicios serán los siguientes: 

TIEMPO DE VELACIÓN: 

9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Lunes 15 de Julio 2024 en Anderson’s Tribute Center (1401 Balmont Ave, Hood River, OR, 97031).

 MISA Y ROSARIO:

5:45 P.M., Lunes, 15 de Julio 2024 en la iglesia católica St. Mary’s (1501 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031. 

 Visite www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com para dejar una nota de condolencia a la familia. 

Death Notice: Bruce Norman Hinman, JR., 44, Hood River

Bruce Norman Hinman, JR.

April 1, 1980 - July 7, 2024

BJ’s untimely passing leaves much heartache with his family and friends.

Services at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031 are pending and will be announced soon.

Donations to assist with BJ’s cremation and memorial service can be made directly to Anderson’s Tribute Center.

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

Obituary: Leon Edward Reed, 86, Cascade Locks

Leon Edward Reed was born February 8, 1938, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Herbert Elmer Reed and Eula Govie (Gales) Reed. On July 3rd, 2024, Leon went home to The Lord at age 86.

Leon graduated from Leedey High School in Oklahoma, where his adult journey began at 17, with only $20 in his pocket. With $20 he traveled to Florence Oregon where he met his first wife Betty C Haskell. They married on June 17th, 1956, and had four daughters before the divorce. Leon remarried Dorene Alise (Strunk) Grace on August 11th, 1978. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage, where Leon added to his family caring for Dorene’s daughter and son.

Leon was a talented jack of all trades. He worked many jobs from detailing cars, being a millwright at the sawmills, owning his service station, receiving his electrician license and becoming an electrician, owning the Reed Furniture store, farming, being a caregiver, and being a maintenance worker at Roger Mills County Courthouse. Leon and Dorene began their marriage in Heppner, Oregon where they both worked at a local sawmill and potato plant. They then moved to Leedey Oklahoma and lived on the Reed family homestead for 41 years. In October 2021 they moved to Cascade Locks, Oregon with their daughter and son-in-law (Debra and Dan).

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Doreen Reed, his parents; Herbert Elmer Reed and Eula Govie (Gales) Reed, grandchildren; Pamela Ferguison, James Sharp, and Michael Ferguison and great-granddaughter Lilian Medina.

Leon grew a large and loving family that included Debra Reed-Sharp and Dan Sharp, Kathy (Reed) and Gene Bolin, Robbin (Reed) Ferguison, Meschelle (Grace) and Hal Whitaker, Clay, and Lolita Grace, Kimberly (Reed) and Colin Williams. He loved all 16 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 1 great, great-grandchild.

You will be missed by us all.

Services are planned for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 27th, 2024 at Cascade Locks Community Church (5 SW Benson Ave, Cascade Locks, OR 97014).

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: Carrie Nelson, 67, Hood River

Carrie Nelson passed away July 4th, 2024 at her home in Hood River, Oregon. Carrie was born May 2, 1957 and was 67 years of age at the time of passing.

Services are pending with 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: Jean Mahala Bucher, 86, The Dalles

Jean Mahala Bucher, age 86, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 4, 2024.

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

Obituary: Patricia Ann (Beatty) Hill, 78, The Dalles

Patricia Ann (Beatty) Hill

Patricia Ann (Beatty) Hill passed away peacefully on the morning of June 22, 2024, at home with her family.

She was born February 5th, 1946 in Bremerton, Washington to Glenn and Alvina (Fehr) Beatty. Her little brother Stephen Glenn joined the family in 1955 after they had moved to The Dalles.

She attended St. Mary’s Academy and The Dalles High School, graduating in 1964. She went on to become a beautician, attending The Dalles School of Beauty.

In October of 1964, she met Ron Hill on a blind date and they married the following May. They welcomed a son Jim in 1966 and a daughter Heather in 1973. They were married for 47 years until Ron’s passing in 2013.

Throughout her career, she worked at Cash & Carry, several insurance offices, and finally retired from Columbia River Bank where she made lasting friendships.

She played the piano and loved to sing. Throughout her school years, she was in choir, and as an adult she sang for many years with The Cascade Singers. Most recently, she was a member of The Dalles Worship Choir.

Pat was involved in many things throughout her life and was always ready for an adventure. She and Ron enjoyed hiking and camping in the Columbia Gorge. They belonged to the 4-Wheel Drive Club, were active members of the Elks, and loved to dance.

Her talents and hobbies produced beautiful handmade gifts. She was a natural at sewing and crafting of any kind. The immaculate yard was a passion, and she taught all the grandkids the beauty that comes with love and care.

She is survived by her children James & Joyce Hill, and Heather & AJ Tarnasky; her grandchildren Jakob & Christina Chabot, Jerek Hill, Grace Tarnasky, Josie Hill, and Jack Tarnasky; her great-grandson Dominic Guerrero; bonus grandchildren Chris Castillo, Cassius Castillo, and Cameo Monette; and countless other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ron, and her brother Steve.

We will remember Pat for her love of golden retrievers and chickens. But also for her quick wit and sense of humor, and for her enormous heart and unconditional acceptance.

Death Notice: Agnes Helen Kenslow, 105, The Dalles

Agnes Helen Kenslow, age 105, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 1, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Doris Ann Bernys, 89, The Dalles

Doris Ann Bernys, age 89, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away June 30, 2024.

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

Obituary: Health Advocate Marilyn Wong, 70, The Dalles

Marilyn Wong

Jan. 22, 1954 — May 31, 2024

Marilyn Wong was born on January 22, 1954, the 4th child and first girl to parents Shung and Yuk Chu Wong. Marilyn attended Petersburg and graduated from Wahtonka. She graduated from Oregon State University School of Pharmacy.

During her younger years, Marilyn and her siblings worked on the farm owned by her parents. She earned enough money to pay for college as most of her siblings did. Marilyn did her internship at Davies Rexall Drugs. After she received her pharmacy license, Marilyn continued to work at Davies.

In March of 1981, Marilyn was hired by Fred Meyers in The Dalles. She continued her career as a pharmacist, manager (head pharmacist) and then part-time pharmacist for 42 + years. Marilyn was a leader in our community and a great example for many pharmacy students, interns and technicians.

As 42+ years working at Fred Meyer wasn’t keeping her busy enough, Marilyn volunteered her time for many community activities. A few of the activities were a pharmacy adviser for Hospice, budget committee member for two terms at Columbia Gorge Community College, and spearheaded the Fred Meyer team for the Festival of Trees for several years.

Marilyn participated in walks for March of Dimes, ACS Making Strides, Susan B Komen Breast Cancer Walk, Portland Grand Floral Parade Pre-walk and the Junior Parade for Fred Meyer, and many more. Her most passionate volunteer work was for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, promoting research, education, advocacy and services. She started the Fred Meyer Family and Friends team that participated in Hood River for four years and then spearheaded a new relay site in The Dalles in 2001. Eventually, Hood River and The Dalles merged into one event, Relay for Life of Mid-Columbia. Marilyn also liked to help with decorating floats for the Portland Rose Festival.

In addition to her many volunteer activities, Marilyn enjoyed traveling to South America, Asia, Japan, Europe, OSU bowl games, and Portland Winterhawks’ Booster Club trips. Her other passions included being a member of The Bonsai Society in Portland, and activities associated with Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.

Marilyn was an inspiration to all who knew her and her presence in the community will be missed.

Marilyn passed away on May 31, 2024, at OHSU after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Shung and Yuk Chu Wong. Marilyn is survived by her brothers: Hang, Bing, Ping, John, and her sister, Sandra.

Marilyn’s Celebration of Life will be July 12 starting at 5:45 PM at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society in memory of Marilyn.

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Death Notice: Hattie Ann Schmidt, 93, Mosier

Hattie Ann Schmidt age 93, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away on June 27, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Juventina Rodriguez Hernandez, 74, The Dalles

Juventina Rodriguez Hernandez, age 74, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 18, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Elton LeRoy Fadness, 88, The Dalles

Elton LeRoy Fadness, age 88, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 22, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Lyle W. Simonds, 98, Hood River

Lyle W. Simonds a longtime resident of Hood River, Oregon having moved here in 1948 passed away June 17th, 2024 at his residence in Salem, Oregon where he has lived since 1988.  Lyle was born February 16th, 1926 in Needmore, North Carolina and he was 98 years of age at the time of passing.  

SERVICES FOR LYLE ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Visitation & Viewing

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 19th, 2024 Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

Celebration of Life, Military Honors & Reception

11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20th, 2024 Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

Graveside Rites

1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 20th, 2024 at Idlewilde Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.

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