Death Notice: Michael Schorr, 76, Goldendale

Michael Schorr passed away on October 28th, 2024 at home in Goldendale, Washington.  Michael was born on February 7th, 1948, and was 76 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

Death Notice: Jeffrey Earl Smith, 62, Wasco

Jeffrey Earl Smith, age 62, a resident of Wasco, OR, passed away on October 25, 2024. A viewing will be held November 22, 2024, 10-11:30 am at the Wasco Community Church with a Graveside Service to follow at 1:00 pm at Wasco Sun Rise Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be November 23, 2024, 12-3 pm at The Dalles Middle School.

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

Obituary: Sandra Arlene (Foss) Bredeson, 78, Nehalem

Sandra Arlene (Foss) Bredeson

January 22, 1946 – October 24, 2024

In no particular order: She was fragile in body and strong in spirit. She raised her children with determination. While being a single mother she provided for her children no matter the sacrifice, while never giving up on love. She provided a home and family life which fostered a determination for success and settled for no less.

She appreciated the beauty in the little things, just like her mother and grandmother did. Like her garden roses, she was beautiful yet delicate and protected herself as well as those she loved with the metaphoric thorns she wore. When her illnesses stole so much of what she lived for, she fought to soldier on to the bitter end. It’s time to rest, mama, you won this one!

Sandi, as she was known, was born in Sherman County, OR to Hazel Marie and John Austin Foss, who preceded her. She is also preceded by her grandparents Rose Marie and Everett Harrison Watkins; Janet Katherine and John Fredrick Foss.

Sandi is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years Rodney Dean Bredeson; brother Michael Rae Foss (wife Colleen); cousin Shirley Blaylock; daughter Michelle Rae Jackson (husband Jeremy); sons Timothy Allen Hoover (wife Mikki) and Terry Arthur Hoover (husband Bradford Davis); grandchildren Jared Vincent Hoover, Brooklynn Marie Palmer, Jace Austin Jackson and Emma Jordan LaBrado.

A Sherman County High class of 1964 graduate, Sandi also completed Portland State University’s dental hygienist program in 1966 and was a Beta Sigma Phi sorority member. She ventured away from her hometown of Wasco, having lived in The Dalles, OR, Watsonville, CA, Boise, ID, Sunnyside, WA, Selah, WA, and Pasco, WA. Ultimately Sandi realized a dream of living on the Oregon Coast in Nehalem for the past 28 years. In the early morning of Thursday, October 24, 2024, she passed peacefully at home in her sleep in the loving care of her devoted husband.

Service is set to be held at Spencer Libby & Power on Friday, November 1st at 1:00 p.m. followed by a graveside internment.

Death Notice: Nancy Irene Lauterbach, 91, The Dalles

Nancy Irene Lauterbach, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 24, 2024. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, 11 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church. A reception will be held immediately following the services at St. Peter’s Parish Hall.

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

Obituary: Wesley Quinten Stuck, 71, The Dalles

Wesley Quinten Stuck of The Dalles, Oregon passed away peacefully on Oct. 25, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side.

Wes was born on Sept. 28, 1953, to Ron and Carla Stuck in Hillsboro, Oregon. He spent his younger years in Gales Creek before moving to the Klamath Falls area. He graduated from Lost River High School in 1971.

After high school, he joined the military serving 6 years in the Air Force Reserves. He moved and settled in The Dalles in 1989. Wes spent his working years as a mechanic and specializing as a Diesel Mechanic. He owned and operated Wes’s Automotive which he loved. Wes worked for CH Urness for 23 years until retirement.

Wes loved his wife, kids and grandkids more than anything else. Sitting on his back deck with friends.

He loved listening to music and being outdoors, fishing, hunting and shooting guns.

Wes is survived by his wife Janie, sons Chris (Charlotte), Steve (Jessie), Wesley (Lisa), Jeremiah (Rachel), stepdaughters Shannon, Kassie, and Loren (Josh), 17 grandchildren, brother Mike Stuck and two nieces. Wes was preceded in death by his parents Ron Stuck and Carla Bartell, brother Steven Stuck, and stepson Joshua Parke.

A memorial service will be held Nov, 2 at 1 p.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell in The Dalles, Oregon.

Death Notice: Betty Jean West, 71, Tygh Valley

Betty Jean West, age 71, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away on October 12, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held on November 2, 2024, at 2 PM, at 80736 Shadybrook Rd, Tygh Valley, OR 97063. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Constance E. Blasie, 80, Hood River

Constance E. Blasie passed away on October 16, 2024, in Hood River, Oregon. Constance was born on April 14, 1944, and was 80 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: Donald Francis Wimme, 80, Maupin

Donald Francis Wimmer, age 80, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away on October 17, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Kathleen, Grace Wickman, 69, Klickitat

Kathleen Grace Wickman, age 69, a resident of Klickitat, WA, passed away on October 18, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Jonathan Rose, 99, Hood River

Jonathan Rose passed away on October 16th, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Jonathan was born on August 15th, 1925, and was 99 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: Norman Andrew "Doggie" Nelson, 39, Mooresville, NC

Norman Andrew Nelson, known as “Andy” or “Doggie”, 39, passed away peacefully at his home in Mooresville, NC on October 13th, 2024.

Andy was born to Norman and Laurie Nelson on April 12, 1985 in Portland, OR at Emmanuel Hospital.  Andy was born very prematurely and required multiple open-heart surgeries as a baby.  He was not expected to reach adulthood. Andy lived his life to fullest and proved the doctors wrong.

As a kid, Andy was a natural on the racetrack.  He began his racing career at the tender age of 6, behind the wheel of a quarter midget as part of the Portland Quarter Midget Racing Association.  He went on to race a junior dragster, go-carts, cage carts, sprint cars, dwarf cars, and a few different drag cars… all before the age of 18.  He won multiple championships and traveled up and down the west coast, including Canada.  Andy grew up and graduated from high school in The Dalles, OR.

Andy’s dream was to be a lifelong racer, a dream that he fulfilled after relocating to North Carolina in 2009.   He arrived in Mooresville with basically the clothes on his back ready to start his new life. He stocked shelves at Walmart, sold meat door-to-door, took a job at Napa… all while trying to break on to the scene.  David Stremme generously welcomed him into his shop to start getting his hands dirty. 

Doggie went on to have a long career with several incredible NASCAR organizations and drivers.  He worked as an interior mechanic and tire specialist and traveled several years with the ARCA Series. He won championships with Brandon Jones, Justin Haley, Ty Gibbs, Sammy Smith, and most recently with a talented young man named William Sawalich. He loved every minute of his work, his team members became his family, and every moment of his career kept a smile on his face.

Andy was the life of every party, and the glue to every friendship and group he was a part of.   You could find him at a variety of local watering holes throughout the week in Mooresville, or really any hole around the United States on the weekend when he traveled with his race team.  He included everyone, cared about everyone, and never met a stranger.  Andy regularly visited his family in Oregon to tackle projects around the house and reconnect with his childhood circle. For some reason, he was always asking what time it was… He would say “getting a call from sissy so you know what time that is?” Kayla would proceed to connect on Facetime and she would have her Jaeger and he would have Jameson along with any friend that he was with to “stay safe.” He loved his sister and especially his niece, Charlotte. He dolled up a Ride-On car for her this past Christmas and the joy of both is still going!

Andy was preceded in death by his father, Norman D Nelson, Aunt Carrie Nelson, and Uncle Mark Nelson;  Grandparents Norm Nelson and Mary Kathryn Chavis.

Andy is survived by his mother Laurie Nelson (The Dalles, OR), sister Kayla Zeigler (husband Dylan, The Dalles, OR), nephew Jaxson Zeigler, and niece Charlotte Zeigler, and grandparents Walt and Beth Smith (The Dalles, OR); Cousins Melissa Gaither (wife Jeri, Portland, OR), Beige Nelson-Cokely (husband Matt, Hood River, OR), and Heather Nelson (Portland, OR).  Aunts Debbie Jones (Portland, OR), Kathy Smith (Portland, OR), Connie Krummrich (The Dalles, OR) and uncle Gary Smith (The Dalles, OR);  Long time roommate Jeff Neuendorf (Mooresville, NC), chosen brother Andrew Holloway, and close friend Cynthia Cantor (Los Angeles, CA).  Andy had a very large chosen family in North Carolina, with simply too many names to list. 

A final safety meeting will be held in Andy’s honor in Mooresville, NC on November 16th, 2024.  Details will follow.

In lieu of flowers, Andy’s family requests memorials to two organizations: the Cajun Army to help victims of the recent hurricanes or Randall Children’s Hospital at Emmanuel, which gifted us 39 years with Andy.  

It was just time for a scenery change, Doggie.  We’ll talk later!

Death Notice: Gerald Walter Burgener, 83, Wamic

Gerald Walter Burgener, age 83, a resident of Wamic, OR, passed away October 14, 2024.

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

Obituary: Diane Rosalie (Monagan) Bungum, 79, The Dalles

Diane Rosalie (Monagan) Bungum was born August 25, 1945, in rural central New York, near the city of Cortland. Her parents were Clifford and Elinor Monagan, both lifetime employees of the Smith-Corona Typewriter factory in nearby Groton, N.Y. Diane and her older sister and younger brother grew up on a pre-Civil War 56-acre farm where over the years they kept a few horses, cows, pigs, ducks and chickens, as well as the usual dogs and cats. It was a rural life in dairy country, a life she dearly loved, and missed when she left it for college.

She attended the State University of New York in Albany for a couple of years, then joined VISTA and moved to western Oregon in 1965, where she worked with migrant worker families. After that she had various
short-term jobs in the Portland area, including several as a waitress.
She met and married Richard Humphrey there and they had a son, Aiden, before they were divorced. She completed her B.A. degree in English from the University of Oregon in 1973.

That year she met Steve Bungum, a former high school English teacher; they married in Eugene in 1974 and moved to The Dalles the next day, where her husband worked for the next 28 years as Library Media
Specialist at The Dalles High School. Their son Peter was added to the family in 1977. Before the office closed, she worked for several years at Oregon Legal Services (legal aid). That was followed by several
years at the local Community Action Program and at the Center for Living, where she was employed until her retirement in 2002.

Diane was a kind-hearted, hard-working person who could empathize with others, especially those whose life was difficult. She was beloved of many of the developmentally disabled adults she assisted over the years, and enjoyed attending parties and dances with these folks, put on by the ARC of Oregon. She was an avid life-long reader, regularly coming home with a large pile of books from the public library, a
habit she continued long after being diagnosed with dementia around 2020. Diane also loved to travel, and made trips back to see her folks in the home she grew up in, in central N.Y., sometimes with her husband, sometimes alone. Together they visited many relatives, most of whom in the Midwest and East. She also often indulged her husband's love of camping and photographing around Oregon and the West, and also enjoyed travel offering more comfy sleeping arrangements, like hotels, motels, and B & B's!

Diane always liked to be busy doing something, like walking, hiking gardening, cooking and reading. She really liked to watch a good movie in the evening, especially with popcorn! She was very proud of Aiden
and Peter, both of whom have advanced degrees, and loved them dearly, and her eight wonderful grandchildren, who loved their Grandma Diane, and several of whom stepped up to help her as her disease progressed. She was moved to a care facility in Eugene in early July, where, after suffering many difficult times, she passed away on September 29th.

Basically, Diane was a sweet, loving, understanding (usually!) and kind human being, doing her best to be a life-enhancer for others. She will be dearly missed.

Diane is survived by her husband Steve, sons Aiden and Peter, and grandchildren Isaac, Johnpaul, Joseph, Lillian, Evan, Jeremy, Runa and Haakon. No funeral is planned. Remembrances can be made to the ARC of
Oregon, Hospice of the Gorge, and Wasco County Humane Society.

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

Death Notice: Renée Anne Clarke, 42, Parkdale

Renée Anne Clarke passed away October 10th, 2024 at her home in  Parkdale, Oregon. Renée was born December 5th, 1981 and was 42 years of age at the time of passing.  

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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.

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Death Notice: Mary Elizabeth Bales, 96, The Dalles

Mary Elizabeth Bales, age 96, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on October 11, 20024.

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

Obituary: Barbara Ann Fridley, 96, The Dalles

Barbara Ann Fridley, 96, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in The Dalles, OR. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Fridley Jr., and her son Russell D. Fridley, sister Doris Nisbet and brother Gene McConaughy. Barbara is survived by her daughter Teresa Fridley-Willis (Terry) of Goldendale, her son Stuart (Tracey) of Vancouver, WA, and daughter Evelyn (Chris) Hemming, of Bremerton, WA. Grand-children Sarah (Scott) Dickinson and her three beloved great-grandchildren of Goldendale, Grand-children Alena Fridley and Maryn Fridley, Jonathan Hemming and Gavin Hemming.

Born on July 12, 1928, to Dwight and Vera McConaughy, they moved around the Midwest and western states to keep up with the great depression and WW11. They ended up in Wasco, OR.

It was there she met Clyde, who courted her as she was bed-ridden with Rheumatic Fever. It worked! They were married November 28, 1947, in the Wasco Methodist Church. 

They Moved from Wasco to Los Angeles, CA, to Tillamook OR, as Clyde pursued his dream and love of flying. Returning to Wasco, she set about being a wife and mother. 

The following years saw her family grow as she met the challenges that every “farmer’s wife” faces. Lots of hard work, planning for the best but preparing for the rest.  She and Clyde continued to be active in the United Methodist Church.

The summer of 1967 found Barbara and Clyde purchasing another farm and moving their family to Goldendale, WA. It became the home base and continues to be “The Fridley Farm” to this day.

In the early 80’s everything changed when Clyde was diagnosed with cancer. Barbara and Clyde continued to live and learn as they fought to defeat the beast that became a part of the daily battle. Despite their best efforts, Clyde succumbed in March of 1983. 

Barbara, after recovering from the loss of her husband, decided to “do something” with all the knowledge she had accumulated. She went back to school and became a Chaplain and Patient Advocate at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, WA. Her knowledge and life experiences would become essential as she helped patients, and their loved ones work through the halls and walls of Modern Medicine. She was the one who made the call no one wants to hear, that your loved one has died. From there she would help the surviving family members through the agony of dealing with that reality. Some families requested that she be the one to conduct the funeral services and help with the other details when one is most vulnerable.         

The next day, she might be the pastor for a wedding because of how she helped the couple or family through a difficult time. Through it all she kept her faith and helped others regardless of their beliefs. 

Barbara retired and returned to the farm in Goldendale where she and her husband, Clyde, worked for so many years. She continued her work with the Methodist Women’s group of SW Washington. She was a vocal and visible supporter for peace, despite the insults and gestures hurled her way as she carried a sign calling for Peace rather than bombs. Because it was the right thing to do.

Barbara will be remembered by all who came to know her. Her smile, her kindness and patience, her life-long faith and wisdom will live on in all those she touched. 

Whether through her lifetime of work in the church, her work and time spent at Holy Family Hospital, or her activism promoting peace, Barbara did all she could to make this world a better place until she no longer had the physical strength to go on. 

She will be missed, but her values and faith will live on. 

Barbara’s Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 18th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at her Fridley Family Farm.

Obituary: Guadalupe Robledo, The Dalles

It is with great sadness that we announce her unexpected passing. Guadalupe is survived by her children Jose Robledo (Kyndra Scofield), Anthony Zapien, Jasmin Vejar, and Dominic Vejar. Her long-time partner Jorge Vejar Ramirez. Her granddaughters Ximena Robledo and Nami Robledo. Her cousin Jose Luis Aleman (Jasmin Aleman). Her brothers Uriel Sapien, and Jesus Sapien. Her sisters Alicia Sedano, Librada Villa (Frery Villa). She was preceded in death by her father Jesus Zapien Valdovinos, her mother Esther Sapien Aleman, and her brother Gilberto Zapien.                                                             

Lupe was and still is a cherished person who was known for her kind and loving heart. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, spouse, and friend. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life, and she loved spending time and caring for those she loved, listening to music, planning parties, and playing loteria, and puzzles. She was also known for making the most delicious food. It didn’t matter if she knew you her whole life or just met you yesterday, you would always be welcome, she was the type of person who always made you feel like you were at home. She was headstrong, funny, and always down for a good time.                                                                          

Lupe was a beacon of kindness and the type of person that we should all strive to be, she will forever reside in our hearts, and her spirit will live on through the love she so willingly shared.

Mass will be held at St. Peters Catholic Church, in The Dalles. Thursday, September 26th at 10 am.

Obituary: Jason Doyle Walls, 56, The Dalles

Jason Doyle Walls, 56, a resident of The Dalles, OR passed away at home on September 23, 2024.

Jason was born on August 20, 1968, in Hood River, OR. He attended the first 2 years of school in Hood River, then finished his schooling in The Dalles, graduating from The Dalles High School.

He was an NGA-certified auto glass technician and was a “top performer” in the region at one time. He made his living doing auto glass for many years.

Jason was very active in motorcycle riding and racing, bicycling, camping, and riding his side-by-side. He loved his toys and had many.

He is survived by his mother, Ruth Beecher of The Dalles, OR and her companion Gordon Hinkle; his father, Jack Walls of Warren, OR; stepbrother, Zac; half-sisters, Jennifer and Julia; grandmother, Mary Ruth Walls; stepdad, Terray Harmon; companion Debra Kay Patterson; best friend Ty Tibbets; surrogate sister, Deidre Baumgarten; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his Grandma and Grandpa Daley, Grandpa Leonard Walls, Uncle Gordie, Uncle Charlie, and Uncle Harold Ray Walls.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 12th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Spooky’s Pizza in The Dalles.

Obituary: Conrad Nielsen, 83, Hood River

Conrad Nielsen passed away on September 25th, 2024, two days before his 84th birthday. He was at home in Hood River, Oregon surrounded by family and loved until the very end. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Conrad Chris Nielsen was born at home on his family farm, in Hurley, South Dakota on September 27th, 1940. He was the firstborn of four to Harold and Ruby Nielsen. Conrad spent many of his early days with his beloved grandmother Emelia Nielsen who immigrated from Denmark to the United States for a better life, in fact, Conrad spoke only Danish until he was 6 years old. Conrad, Ralph, Charlotte, and Jane all worked on the farm with their parents.

From his early days, he dreamt of designing cars for the automobile industry. He was recruited to go to college but left before graduating to help his parents on the farm. His first dream of designing cars eventually evolved into rebuilding cars and culminated with his opening Nielsen Auto Body, which served the Hood River Valley for 25 years. 

Conrad had two sons born in South Dakota, Warren and Lance, from his first marriage in 1962. In the early 1970’s he moved from South Dakota to Oregon in search of a new start where he found the love of his life Christina Nielsen. His two daughters, Heidi and Julie were born in Hood River, Oregon.

He loved playing softball and bowling and a good game of cards. He taught his children how to play cribbage, letting them win until they won on their own. He was a formidable player of Hearts — running the table nearly every time. 

He was a lifelong fan of the Denver Broncos and the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday Night Football, and CNN News Hour.

Over the last few years of his life, he still loved tinkering in his shop but spent most of his time calling and texting his children and his grandchildren to make sure they were okay and that they knew he loved them — and feeding table scraps to Molly the Dog.

There is not a person who met Conrad who didn’t feel his light and his love. His smile lit up the room. His hug made you feel like the world was alright. He was a father, a friend, and a steadfast foundation for so many throughout his life. He had an extraordinary ability to make everyone he met feel deeply cared for.

Conrad is survived by his wife, Christina Nielsen; his children Warren Nielsen, Lance Nielsen (and spouse Leahanne Nielsen), Heidi Nielsen (and spouse David Combe), and Julie Nielsen (and spouse Kent Craford); his grandchildren Tyler, Timothy, Ruby, Conrad, Olivia, Nora, Lela, Astrid, Holden, Carissa and Connor; his siblings Ralph and Charlotte.
A private family memorial was held on October 7th.

Death Notice: Arlene Shertzer, 95, Hood River

Arlene Shertzer passed away on October 3rd, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon. Arlene was born August 2nd, 1929, and was 95 years of age at the time of her passing.  

A Memorial Service for Arlene will be held on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1619 Tucker Rd, 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.