Obituary: Klea Espy, 84, The Dalles
Klea Espy helped launch the Habitat ReStore in The Dalles in 2008. She was named The Dalles area "Volunteer of the Year" and served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity, Community Meals, the Mid-Columbia Concert Association, and The Dalles Senior Center.
Klea Espy, born March 30, 1940, passed away on March 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, community service, and bright colors.
After retiring from a career in banking, Klea devoted herself to volunteer work. She helped launch the Habitat ReStore in The Dalles in 2008. She was named The Dalles area "Volunteer of the Year" and served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity, Community Meals, the Mid-Columbia Concert Association, and The Dalles Senior Center. She also managed the Senior Center’s “Nu 2 U” shop alongside a "super bunch of dedicated volunteers."
Klea had a vibrant spirit and a love for color and crazy patterns. Whether it was painting her house purple “because it makes people smile” or organizing Hat Day at church which became a fan favorite, she had a way of spreading joy and laughter everywhere she went.
She is survived by her half-brother Art Fox; her children Stuart Donckers and Shari Felton; stepchildren Scott Espy (Diane), Sandee Flint (Mark), and Anjee Stiles (Mike); six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Donations in her memory may be made to UCC Congregational Church, Habitat for Humanity, or the Senior Center of The Dalles.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 12th at UCC Congregational Church at 10:00am. We encourage all to wear your brightest colors or craziest hat in honor of Klea.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Death Notice: Timothy Jay McDonnell, 57, The Dalles
Death Notice: Timothy Jay McDonnell, 57, The Dalles
Timothy Jay McDonnell, age 57, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on March 28, 2025.
Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Death Notice: Gary Kent Emerson, 90, The Dalles
Death Notice: Gary Kent Emerson, 90, The Dalles
Gary Kent Emerson, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at the Oregon Veterans’ Home on April 3, 2025.
Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Death Notice: LF Fahler Dunlap, 94, Hood River
Death Notice: LF Fahler Dunlap, 94, Hood River
LF Fahler Dunlap passed away April 2nd, 2025, at Parkhurst Place in Hood River, Oregon. LF Fahler was born February 25th, 1931, 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.
