Obituary: Peggy S. Childs, 102, The Dalles

Peggy S. Childs, 102, a resident of The Dalles, OR, went to join the Lord and her beloved husband on April 29, 2025. Born on September 24, 1922. She was the oldest of three children of John D and Margaret Alderman Shelburne of Dayton. OR.

Peggy attended school in Dayton and was named salutatorian of her graduating class. She later graduated from Oregon State College (now OSU) with a degree in Home Economics. She was a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority. It was at OSC that she met and married her sweetheart, David Childs.

Their lives were interrupted by World War II, Peggy spent several agonizing months while David, a fighter pilot, was listed as “Missing in Action” after being shot down by German forces, then spending time in several POW camps. After the war both returned to OSC to finish their degrees. They then moved to Arlington to operate David’s family farm on Shuttler Flat. In 1951 they welcomed a son, Chris, and in 1954 a daughter, Kathleen.

Peggy’s greatest joys were family, cooking, and gardening. She was a loving and devoted wife and supported the children’s education at the nearby small Olex school; she was always ready to sew uniforms or costumes as needed. She was a mainstay member of the locally renowned “Mikkalo Grange cooks” and prepared summer meals for harvest crews. Her cooking was second to none. Her large gardens always provided an abundance of fresh produce.

Peggy also stayed involved in community activities, serving a term on the local historical society board and for many years as treasurer of her church.

In 1989 David and Peggy retired and moved to The Dalles. Traveling quickly became a favorite pastime The couple particularly enjoyed a trip to St. Petersburg, Russia and later a lengthy visit to Siberia. From the latter adventure Peggy penned and published a small book entitled “A Trip to Siberia,” focusing in large part on the many exotic foods they encountered along the way.

Peggy was predeceased by her parents, a brother, Jack, sister, Mary Ann and husband David (with whom she spent an astounding 77 wonderful years).

Peggy is survived by her son Chris and his wife Denise of Silverton, OR, daughter Kathleen “Kit” Kamo and husband Curt of Caldwell, ID, grandson, David Kamo and his wife Rhiannon, and two great-grandchildren, Kobe and Khloe.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm on May 10, 2025, at The Springs at Mill Creek “Spring Room”, 1201 W 10th St., The Dalles, OR. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gilliam County Historical Society of The Dalles United Methodist Church.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. Special thanks to the caring staff of The Springs at Mill Creek as well as the compassionate people at Provident Hospice.

Peggy attended school in Dayton and was named salutatorian of her graduating class. She later graduated from Oregon State College (now OSU) with a degree in Home Economics. She was a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority. It was at OSC that she met and married her sweetheart, David Childs.

Their lives were interrupted by World War II, Peggy spent several agonizing months while David, a fighter pilot, was listed as “Missing in Action” after being shot down by German forces, then spending time is several POW camps. After the war both returned to OSC to finish their degrees. They then moved to Arlington to operate David’s family farm on Shuttler Flat. In 1951 they welcomed a son, Chris, and in 1954 a daughter, Kathleen.

Death Notice: Johnnie Dave Abbott, 51, Pilot Rock

Johnnie Dave Abbott, 51, of Pilot Rock, Oregon, passed away April 28, 2025, in Pilot Rock, Oregon. He was born in Seattle, Washington, on September 20, 1973.

Arrangements are with Burn Mortuary of Pendleton. Condolences may be left at http://www.burnsmortuary.com.

Death Notice: Mari Lavelle Dyball, 70, The Dalles

Mari Lavelle Dyball, age 70, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on April 16, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Michael Geri McDermott, 75, Vancouver

Michael Geri McDermott, age 75, a resident of Vancouver, WA, passed away at the Oregon Veterans Home on April 24, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Beverly Kilpatrick, 97, Stevenson, Wash.

Beverly Kilpatrick passed away April 25th, 2025 in Stevenson, Washington. Beverly was born January 11th, 1928 and was 97 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: Lois Lee Rose, 90

Lois Lee Rose

April 21st 1934 – January 1st 2025

A loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Lois passed away on January 1st, 2025, at home with her family by her side. 

She was born on April 21st, 1934, to Eunice and Edward Kraninger. She graduated from Hartly High School in Iowa in 1953. Lois enjoyed athletics and was proud to tell stories of her All-State basketball recognition. After High School Lois worked at Woodmen of the World Life Insurance for seven years, she married Ron Lueders in 1956. They were married for 20 years. They had three daughters, Rhonda Lueders-Tibbets, Brenda Schubert, and Linda Tibbets. While raising her daughters, Lois spent 32 years providing in-home child care for local families, followed by five years of foster care and ten years of senior care. 

On December 18th of 1987, Lois married the love of her life, Bob Rose. They were married for nine years until his passing. 

In 2011, Lois moved to Oregon. During her time in Oregon, she could be spotted out dancing, swimming, or playing cards. She rarely missed her grandkids’ sporting events. As the years passed, she was also able to enjoy time with her eight great-grandchildren here in Oregon and Olathe, Kansas.  

Lois made friends wherever she went and was always up for new adventures. She loved to travel with friends and family. She often reminded us that “she left no stone unturned”.

Lois was loved by many. She always “felt that she had a guardian angel”. Her loved ones now feel they have a guardian angel of their own. She will be missed dearly. 

A Celebration of Life will be held May 17, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dufur Park.

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

Obituary: Nathan “Nate” Lain, 67, Hood River

It is with great sadness that the family of Nathan “Nate” Lain announces his peaceful passing on April 16, 2025, at the age of sixty-seven.

Nate was the firstborn and only son of Jack and Pat Lain. His birthplace, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, CA, was the first naval air station of many to which the Navy would move the family. He started kindergarten at NAS Alameda, CA, and graduated three moves later from Oak Harbor High School, near NAS Whidbey Island, WA. Throughout school, he excelled in music as a percussionist in both the high school concert and stage bands as well as being the lead baritone in both the concert and the elite madrigal choirs.

Nate loved cars and motorcycles. His first full-time job was pumping gas at a Chevron Station in Oak Harbor, where the on-site mechanic took him under his wing and started him on his path to being an auto mechanic. He continued this career path in California, a brief stint in Texas, and then back to California, where he met and married his wife, Sandi (and her 7-year-old son, Tommy) on November 25, 1978.

His family moved to Hood River in 1985, and Nate worked at Owen’s Chevrolet and a couple of other small shops, eventually ending up at Cumming’s Auto and Repair Service (C.A.R.S.). He made a career change in 2007, working as a Weed & Pest Control Tech for the county for three years before transferring to be the County Building Maintenance Tech. Nate retired June 30, 2022.

Nate enjoyed hunting (rifle and bow) and was a long-time member of the AppleKnocker Bowmen Archery club. He participated in the HR County Golf league, the HR County Bowling league and rode motorcycles, always motorcycles! He loved Harleys best. He and Sandi also volunteered for the OSP (Oregon State Police) Fish and Wildlife division, helping on the river, in the forests, and in the community.

Nate and Sandi shared an active life—RV camping, lots of wine tasting, and cruising the western part of the country on their bike/trike. In recent years, they spent quality time with their Harley family--the Triple D’s (Dan’s Darling Ducklings).

Nate leaves his wife, Sandi Lain (nee Stanphill); his son, Tom Moss; his granddaughter, and her husband, Emily and Emanuel Provost; his four great-grandchildren, Breauna, Laila, Elle, and Finley; his sister, Lori Lain; his sister and her spouse, Jackie and Tom Whieldon; his niece, Cassie Whieldon; his niece and her husband, Lana and Alex Clark, and his great-niece, Emmy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Lain and Pat Lain (nee Amer); his mother, Jane Stanphill (nee Griffith), and father-in-law, Stewart Stanphill; and his brother-in-law, Stewart Stanphill, Jr.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 26th, from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at Anderson’s Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, OR), followed by an outdoor celebration of Nathan’s life at Stave & Stone Winery (3827 Fletcher Dr, Hood River, OR) from 1-3 pm.

Memorial contributions in Nate’s name can be made to the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Foundation, Inc. (https://cjdfoundation.org/) or the American Cancer Society ( https://cjdfoundation.org/ ).

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: Kenneth Dale Huskey, 74, Mosier

Kenneth Dale Huskey of Mosier, Oregon, passed away at the age of 74 on April 21, 2025. Kenneth was born on June 10, 1950 in The Dalles, Oregon. He was the youngest in the family from the marriage of John and Mabel Huskey raised in the hills of Mosier, Oregon. Due to a large family he grew up with his siblings children. Uncle Kenny was the same age as most of his numerous niece and nephews.

Ken attended Mosier Elementary, Chenowith and Wahtonka High School, class of 1968. After high school Ken worked the summer in the woods as a feller bucker and as a high scaler. He completed his two year degree at Mt. Hood Community College. Ken married Wendy in 1973 and lived on Huskey hill. They started a family in 1975 when Patrick was born. The family moved to Carson, WA and Dale came along in 1978. The family returned to Mosier in 1987. Ken would continue his education and earn many certificates related to his career with the US Forest Service.

Most of Ken’s working career was with the United State Forest Service as a Civil Engineer. He made many memories and numerous lifelong friends in his career. He worked on the Hood River National Forest and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest for 42+ years.

During his career he served on fire crews, road design, timber sales and many projects throughout both forests. One of his largest projects toward the end of his career was designing and overseeing the Hwy 35/Mt. Hood Meadows interchange project.

Ken’s hobbies included playing his guitar, fiddle and banjo. He loved hunting, fishing and camping. None of which was ever by himself. Ken always hunted with family, mostly his two son’s and grandkids. Ken didn’t need to harvest anything to have fun as long as he was out with family enjoying the many memories he made along the way. A drive through any of the back hills always had a story about killing a deer with somebody over there, and over there, and over there. He would often follow up with, “That one might have been legal!”

Ken was awarded an American Legion School Award. This award was earned for Courage, Honor, Leadership, and Patriotism. Friends and family would vouch for every single value from that award through out his life. Ken had a keen sense of humor and wit. You always new it was coming by the trademark grin that preceded the delivery. Ken enjoyed good whiskey, bourbon and a cigar by a campfire any day or night.

Survived by his bride of 52 years Wendy Huskey (Reed). His favorite first born son Patrick, wife Sonya, grandson Tyler. His favorite second born son Dale, wife Wendy (Jr.), granddaughter’s Irelyn and Skylar, grandson’s Dallas and Kadin, great granddaughter Blake and grand dog Theo.

Ken is also survived by his brother Jack (Betty), Sisters Lorna and Lucille and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ken’s wishes were to celebrate life each and everyday, and asked that no service be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #1744 at P.O. Box 329 in Stevenson, WA 98648, Diabetes Fund or Building Fund.

Ken’s family would like to thank the many friends and family members who were a part of Ken’s life. Ken’s family would also like to thank a very large medical care family who provided care to Ken over the years. Ken lived a long and blessed life due to his care and the love of family and friends.

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 Notices: Rhue Dean VanCleave, Tygh Valley; Ruth Irene Brown, The Dalles

Rhue Dean VanCleave, age 88, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away at home on April 23, 2025. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Ruth Irene Brown, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at a local care facility on April 24, 2025. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Juanita June Carpenter, 97, The Dalles

Juanita June Carpenter, age 97, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at the Oregon Veterans Home on April 24, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Renee Adair Stauffer, 66, The Dalles

Renee Adair Stauffer, age 66, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at a local care facility on April 6, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Jerry Shelly Davis, 85, The Dalles

Jerry Shelly Davis, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Providence Hospital on April 17, 2025. A

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

Death Notice:Donna Mae Davis, 94, The Dalles

Donna Mae Davis, age 94, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on April 19, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Charles Allen Stanek, 94, The Dalles

Charles Allen Stanek, age 94, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Hospital on April 18, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Gina Marie Turner, 67, Lyle

Gina Marie Turner, age 67, a resident of Lyle, WA, passed away at home on April 13, 2025.

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

Death Notices: Alexander Macnab, 71, Dufur

Alexander William Macnab, age 71, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away at home on April 22, 2025.

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

Obituary: Ruth Alice (Layman) Wilber, 91, Dallesport

Ruth Alice Wilber passed away on April 22, 2025 at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, OR. She was born on February 6, 1934 to Douglas M. & Ethel Jane Layman in Goldendale, WA. 

Ruth had two older brothers George and Jim when she and her twin brother Edmond were born. Having three brothers she preferred to spend time riding with her dad in one of his trucks or just playing with her brothers rather than being inside.

After graduating high school she attended Washington State University in Pullman, WA After a few semesters of college she returned to Goldendale and married Larry Wilber on June 11, 1955, and moved to The Dalles, OR enjoying 69 wonderful years together.

They had one son, Phillip J. Wilber. They also had a boxer dog named Fritz who lived for 12 years and gave the family many laughs and antics. Ruth loved to play games, to go swimming, especially her swim class at the club, crocheting, and hiking.

She was a den mother of the Cub Scouts, sixth grade room mother, a bookkeeper for her husband at Larry's service station, and the Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority, and the church altar society. After Larry retired they enjoyed their Alaskan cruise and the Panama Canal cruise trips and several trips to Hawaii.

They really enjoyed their grandchildren, Zachary and Jackson and attending all their activities, numerous trips to the coast and a wonderful trip up the Rogue river on the mail boat with beautiful scenery and good times. She was preceded in death by her infant brother, Joe Douglas, both of her parents, all three of her brothers and her husband, Larry. She is survived by her son Phillip and his wife Kim, and grandsons Zachary, Jackson and his wife Miranda. 

Graveside service will be held at St. Peter's Parish Center Cemetery at 11 am Friday April 25th.  

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

Death Notice: Kenneth Dale Huskey, 74, The Dalles

Kenneth Dale Huskey passed away on April 21, 2025, in The Dalles, Oregon. Kenneth was born on June 10, 1950, and was 74 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: Michael John Pimley, 71, Hood River

Michael John Pimley passed away April 7th, 2025 at Hood River Post Acute Care in Hood River, Oregon.   Michael was born May 29th, 1953 and was 71 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:Delbert Cecil Hedges, 98, Parkdale

Delbert Cecil Hedges passed away April 19th, 2025 at his home in Parkdale, Oregon surrounded by family. Delbert was born October 27th, 1926 and was 98 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.