Esther Meisenhoelder Nygaard passed away on September 29, 2019 in The Dalles, Ore. She was born in Tripp, S.D. where her parents eked out a living on a hardscrabble farm. Eventually losing the farm, her family moved to Medford, Ore. During WWII the family invited soldiers they met at church to their home for Sunday dinner. One day handsome Vernon Nygaard showed up at their table, and before he was shipped out to fight in the South Pacific, he and Esther were married. After the war, they moved several times until 1957, when they moved to Salem, Ore., where Esther lived for the next 54 years. In Salem Esther raised their two sons, was an active member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, and worked as a secretary at Englewood Elementary School. A classic homemaker, she loved cooking, sewing and providing for her family. Her hobbies included painting, playing the piano, reading, and, later in life, loving her grandchildren. After Vernon died in 2000, Esther continued to live in the family home in Salem, but finally made the difficult decision to relocate to The Dalles to be near family. In The Dalles, she found a new church community at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Esther is survived by her sons Mike (Sandy), Mark (Julie), and her four grandchildren, Tyler, Tim, Patrik, and Carina. The family will hold a private remembrance at a later time.Esther Meisenhoelder Nygaard, age 92, resident of The Dalles, passed away September 29, 2019 at her home. Esther will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Vernon D. Nygaard, in a private burial service at Willamette National Cemetery.

Christopher Robin Herrick, age 72, resident of The Dalles, passed away at home September 28, 2019. Private burial services will be held at Willamette National Cemetery.

     AKA: Fred, Rocky & Pops!  He went to be with Our Lord and the Love of His Life, Hilda on September 24th, 2019.  He was the 2nd of seven children born to Abel & Carmelita Duran in Monte Vista, Colorado on April 11th, 1930.  He now leaves one sibling behind, Teresa.

     He enlisted in the Army in 1948 and was a part of the 32nd Field Artillery Battalion in Germany.  After an Honorable Discharge in 1952 he went on to become a Nurse, Detective (PI), Policeman, Fireman (30 years) and for the last 35 years, a Spanish speaking interpreter for the Municipal Court for the City of The Dalles. 

     It wasn't unusual to see him walking the streets and roads of TD as he did 20 miles a day for many years.  He also loved to hunt and Halibut fishing in Alaska was his favorite thing!  He was a devout Catholic and hardly ever missed a Sunday for church and afterward would take communion to those that couldn't attend.  Thanksgiving he would pull out his own potato peelers and go to the community dinner and peel potatoes for days, something he looked forward to each year.  Best of all, he loved dancing two or three days a week with his love, Hilda!

     Rocky is survived by his stepdaughters Rena (Greg) Hunley and Debbie Copple; three grandchildren, Geoff (Jess) Hunley, Andy Hunley and Mikayla Copple; two great-grandsons, Alex and Grayson Hunley; and many relatives in Colorado.

     On behalf of Pops, we would like to give a special Thanks to Kim Koch, Shirley Ringlebauer, and Doreen & Bob Brown for being so supportive, caring and loving to him all throughout these past few months and for many years. You are special friends.

A family directed Memorial Service will be held 1:00 Saturday, October 26th at St Peter Catholic Church, 1222 W 10th St., The Dalles, Oregon.

Patricia Thomsen passed away peacefully on  September 14, 2019 at her residence in Portland, Oregon. Born on March 7, 1933 in Portland, she was one of twelve children of Annetta and Charles LaMarche. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1951.

Pat loved working at the Granada Theater in her younger years, where she eventually met her husband Art of 51 years. They shared two children: Dan and Deana. They enjoyed traveling and spending time together at their place in Lincoln City. In her free time Pat could be found playing bridge, volunteering at St. Peter's Landmark, or going out for dessert.    

She was funny, kind, and joyful, and well loved. Pat moved to Portland in early 2018 to be closer to her grandchildren and they loved seeing her often. She was born with the gift of gab and could make a friend out of anyone.

A memorial service will be held in The Dalles at Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral home on Wednesday, September 18 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Mary’s Academy, The Dalles, OR.

Zelphia Margaret Sellberg, age 94, resident of The Dalles, passed away September 17, 2019. Zelphia has been laid to rest in a private service, next to her beloved Ernest at IOOF Cemetery, 1100 18th St., The Dalles.

John Glenn Roisland, age 57, resident of Portland and Maupin, passed away at home, September 16, 2019.

Arnold “Arnie” Robert Bark, age 57, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away September 15, 2019.

Jone McDonald Keith, age 79, resident of Moro, Oregon, passed away at home September 19, 2019. The family will hold a private service at a later date.

Josue Amando Lopez Munoz, age 29, resident of Prosser, Washington, passed away September 15, 2019.

Anita Maurine Dugger, age 33, resident of Salem, Oregon, passed away September 15, 2019 near Rufus Oregon.

Robert McQueen, age 78, resident of Goldendale, Washington, passed away at a local hospital, September 15, 2019.

Margaret Kathelyn Patton, 90, of The Dalles, Ore., died September 9, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her life-long love, Paul Patton and older son LeRoy. She is survived by her son Larry. She also is survived by 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Margaret assisted her husband in business while raising 2 boys and taking care of the family home. She loved teaching Sunday school, sewing and making quilts. While she was quiet most of the time, she was quite the adventuress. Even after the passing of her husband, she continued her adventures throughout the Northwest and west even reaching Japan and The Philippines.  

She touched many lives with her kindness and helpfulness and will be missed by all. Services will be Monday, 10 a.m., September 16, 2019, at Spencer, Libby and Powell.

LaRoi Leon Robertson, age 86, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away August 30, 2019 at a local care facility.

Kathleen Marie Butler, age 71, passed away August 29, 2019 at her home in The Dalles, Oregon . Arrangements are pending and will be updated when they are finalized.

Betty Maxine Warren, age 95, resident of Eagle Point, Oregon, passed away August 29, 2019 at a local hospital. Private services will be held at Willamette National Cemetery.

Michael "Mike" Roscoe Sleeth, age 74, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away at a local hospital August 24, 2019. Private burial is planned. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A family directed celebration of life will held at a later date at Lifeline Baptist Church with Pastor Fred Sheldon.

Iva Elenor Hickey, age 88, resident of Portland, previously of the Columbia River Gorge area, passed away at a care facility on August 24, 2019. Graveside services will be held Noon Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Oregon.

     Jacob “Jake” Grossmiller was born March 1, 1939 to Helen I (Rumsey) and Kenneth Grossmiller.  He passed away on August 19th in his sleep in his home on the creek in The Dalles.

     Jake was a third-generation resident of The Dalles.  He loved the town.  He was on multiple committees that showed that love including the Fort Dalles Days, Mural Society, Mid-Columbia Car Club, Boy Scouts, 4-H, and Elks to name a few.  He also loved rodeos He started announcing with his father at age 10 and did as many as 22 shows a year all over the Northwest.  He was dedicated to the sport.  He served as president and director of NWRA was named the Announcer of the Year in 1988. 

     Jake is survived by his son, Gary Grossmiller of Arlington; daughter, Susan (Grossmiller) Logan of Vancouver; granddaughter, Gabriela Logan of Kirkland; and stepchildren, Crystal Davis Ross of The Dalles and Mark Davis of Seattle.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Sue Davis.

     A graveside service is planned for 11:00 Friday, August 30, 2019 at IOOF Cemetery

1100 18th St, The Dalles, Oregon. Pastor Tim Morelli will be officiating.     

      In lieu of flowers please contribute in his name to the Fort Dalles Riders, PO Box 491, The Dalles, OR  97058.

Carole Day Brisbine, age 92, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 13, 2019 at a local care facility.

There are no services planned at this time.

Melanie J. Bowes, age 63, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away August 16, 2019 at a local care facility. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.