Deirdre D. Titmus, age 62, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away January 30, 2020. Private viewing was held, services are pending and will be published on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once they are finalized.
Betty Jean Stultz, age 94, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away January 23, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A family directed memorial will be held 1:00 Saturday February 22, 2020 at The Fort Dalles Riders Club, with a potluck to follow.
Gary Wayne Pierce was born in Longview, WA on November 8, 1945. At the age of six he moved from Longview with his parents and siblings to Montana and settled in Bigfork by Flathead Lake. He graduated from Big Fork High School in 1963 and joined the Navy. He served two tours of duty aboard the U.S.S. Preston DD795 during the Vietnam War. Upon leaving the Navy in 1970, Gary began his lifelong career as a heavy truck driver and mechanic. This career would lead him from Bakersfield, CA to Fairbanks, AK, back to Montana and lastly to Oregon, first in Coos Bay then the Willamette Valley where he resided for over 30 years, most of those years were spent in Dallas, Oregon.
During his life journey, Gary experienced many hardships but also many joyful occasions. Some of those joyful moments were the births of his two daughters, and his beloved granddaughters. He was happiest when surrounded by his family, both biological and spiritual.
Gary’s heart was for people: young, old, men, women, rich and poor. His greatest joy was to be found in leading others to Christ, and in the servitude of others. He served at Calvary Chapel in Dallas, Oregon as assistant Pastor. He also became involved with the River of Life house, helping young men change their lives for the better.
He had a passion for all of God’s creatures, spending much of his free time riding his horses, or sitting quietly with a cat on his lap.
Fulfilling his dream of retiring he moved to the White Salmon River Valley in December of 2017 with his wife Rhonda of 28 years. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in April of 2018. He continued to trust and praise the Lord for 635 days until he finished well on January 23, 2020. He will forever be loved and missed.
A memorial service with Military Honors will be held on February 29, 2020 at 2:00pm at Calvary Chapel, 628 SE Jefferson St, Dallas, Oregon 97338.
Donations can be made in Gary’s honor to: River Of Life House, PO Box 121, Dallas, OR 97338
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home, The Dalles, OR in care of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Pierce of White Salmon, WA; daughters, Elizabeth Renee (James) Etherington, Rebecca Louise (Kelly) Johnson of Albany, OR; granddaughters, Akila River Etherington, Camas Rain Etherington, Kaylie Renee Johnson, Ava Marie Johnson; siblings, Richard Wallace (Fern) Pierce of Mehama, OR, Lora Lee (Mark) Brekhus of Bigfork, MT, Tammy Gagne of Yachats, OR, Perry Postle of Albany, OR; nieces and their husbands; nephews; and numerous great nephews and great Nieces.
He is proceeded in death by his mother, Carol Hartman; adopted father, Wallace R. Pierce; stepfather, E. Boyd Hartman, and biological father Jack Postle; grandson, Blythe Ridge Etherington; and nephew, Eric Pierce.
Karen E. Slaughter passed away peacefully on January 27, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 8, 1936 in Salmon, Idaho to Elmer and Martha Way. She was the third child in a family of nine.
Karen moved to The Dalles, Ore., in 1998 to be closer to her family.
She was proceeded in death by her mother Martha Way; her father Elmer Way and her sister Alice Pederzani.
She is survived by her children, Karen Smith, Kevin Slaughter, Suzan Davis; brothers, Bob, Jim, Charlie and Bill Way; sisters, Judy Fry and Sallie Morgan; and multiple friends.
Karen requested there would be no services.
Maurice Odeal Mallonee, age 96, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away January 23, 2020. The family is planning services to be held at a later date, information will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once plans are finalized.
Janine Marie Wilson, age 70, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away January 20, 2020. Service details are pending and will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell website once they are finalized.
Mark Steven Willis, age 44, resident of Tygh Valley, Oregon passed away January 20, 2020. Viewing will be held 8:00 am to 9:00 am Friday January 24, 2020 at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home, graveside services will follow and will be 11:00 am at Tygh Valley Cemetery,
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Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of services.
Phillip McCullough, age 73, resident of Moro, Oregon passed away January 15, 2020.
Sherry A Holliday, age 75, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away January 15, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Donald Lee Brewster, age 87, resident of The Dalles, passed away January 13, 2020. Funeral services with Military Honors will be held 11:00 AM Saturday January 18, 2020 in the Spencer, Libby & Powell gathering hall, 1100 Kelly Ave, The Dalles, OR 97058. Burial will be at Willamette National Cemetery.
Larry Smith, age 76, a resident of Antelope, Or., passed away at home Jan 9, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Richard M. Hamilton, age 95, a resident of The Dalles, Or., passed away at home Jan. 7, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Naomi E. Sullivan, age 86, a resident of The Dalles, Or., passed away at home Jan 6, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Clifford Dee Ashley passed away of natural causes on January 2, 2020.
Cliff was born May 30, 1962 in The Dalles, Oregon to Carl “Darrel” Ashley and DeeAnna Carol Blizzard. He grew up in Wamic, Oregon and attended Wamic Grade School and Wasco County Union High School.
Cliff loved deer and elk hunting, fishing the Deschutes and White River. He loved spending time with his granddaughter Gracey, they loved riding the 4-wheeler together, target practice, gardening, hunting, swimming and horse shoes.
Cliff worked for Cody and Dodge Logging, the Aluminum Plant and Kiwi Fencing.
Cliff is survived by his parents, Carl “Darrel” Ashley and DeeAnna Carol Blizzard; daughters, Amber, Bambi and JoDee; loyal dog, Charlie; brothers, Bill and Lawrence; sister, Jody Hayes; two granddaughters; one grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a Celebration of Life, 1:00 ~ 4:00 Saturday March 7, 2020 at Pine Hollow Golf Course, 8A South County Road, Wamic Oregon. A potluck will follow.
Sanders George, age 78, a resident of The Dalles, Or., passed away at home on Jan. 1, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Sherrel L. Rathwick, age 69, a resident of The Dalles, Or., passed away at home on Dec. 31,2019. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Marjorie I. Hein, age 84, a resident of The Dalles, Or., passed away at a local hospital on Dec. 30, 2019. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Gary L. Krutsinger, age 58, a former resident of The Dalles, Or., passed away on Dec. 30, 2019. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Betty Louise Bentley, age 80, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away December 28, 2019. Services will be held in the spring.
Mark Gerard Macnab, age 60, resident of Moro, Oregon, passed away December 27, 2019. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday January 4, 2020 at the Wasco Event Center, 903 Barnett St., Wasco, OR. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Marks memory to the Sherman Athletic Foundation.