David Charles Durbin, age 58, resident of Portland, Oregon passed away August 24, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once finalized.
Jeffrey Mills, age 76, passed away August 27, 2021 at the Oregon Veterans Home. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Darel Lyndon Franklin, age 74, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 25, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Caroline O’Brien Homer, age 88, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 20, 2021. A family directed Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, September 12 at 3 p.m. in the courtyard of the United Church of Christ Congregation, 111 E. 5th Street, The Dalles Oregon Seating is limited. The service will also be live-streamed on the UCC Facebook page for simultaneous or later viewing.
Mary Christine Fondrick, age 73, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 20, 2021. Services will be held at a later date and details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once finalized.
Shannon Nicole Tatom, age 48, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 20, 2021 in Bend, Oregon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A Celebration of Shannon's Life will be held 11:00 AM , Saturday August 28, 2021 at The Dalles Civic Auditorium, 323 E. 4th St., The Dalles.
Sandra Olive Williamson, age 83, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 17, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Rickey Melvin Johnson, age 78, resident of Wasco, Oregon passed away August 17, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Demetra Ann Dionas Kramer, age 86, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away peacefully in her home on August 14, 2021, surrounded by her family and friends. Her family including Kevin, Vonna, Alexander, Kenya, Christopher, Katherine, Susan, Rachel, Victoria, Katrina, Jessica and Dennis Kramer; Dan, Angal and Michael Field; Cory Johnson; Jennie, Ben, Jack and Theo Sullins; Dani and Manson Sullivan; and Lesley Laraway; all wish to convey the depth of our gratitude for the love, support, and lessons Demetra shared with us and we will carry your love in our hearts, always.
There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date, details will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once they are finalized.
The Great Invocation~
From the point of Light within the Mind of God
Let light stream forth into the minds of men.
Let LIGHT descend on Earth.
From the point of Love within the Heart of God
Let love stream forth into the hearts of men.
May CHRIST return to Earth.
From the center where the WILL of God is known
- Let purpose guide the little wills of men –
The PURPOSE which the Masters know and serve.
From the center which we call the race of men
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out
And may it seal the door where evil dwells.
Let Light and Love and Power
Restore the Plan on Earth.
~ Alice Bailey
Andrie Annalee Dave, age 63, resident of Lyle, Washington, passed away August 15,2021. Dressing ceremony will begin 3:00 PM August 17, 2021 at Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall, Services at the Celilo LongHouse will follow. Sunrise burial will be 7:00 AM, August 18, 2021 at Lyle Balch Cemetery, Lyle, Washington.
Donald Ross Cooper, age 93, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 11, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Lawrence P. Nyberg, age 49, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 7, 2021. Arrangements are pending and in the care of Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home.
Ethelyn M. Garrison, age 95, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 14, 2021. She will be laid to rest in a private service next to her beloved husband, Billy Joe "Tex" Garrison. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Darrell Warren Buckles, age 72, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 7, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Dianna L Oden, age 73, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 10, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Pastor Jerry Brooking of The Dalles OR died unexpectantly at the age of 79 on August 12, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Brooking; his 6 children; 34 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
Born on April 16, 1942, to Oscar Brooking and Lily Hicks. Jerry was a retired Pastor of Full Gospel Fellowship an avid hunter and fisherman. Jerry was an outgoing person and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The funeral will be a private family service. . Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Shirley Rose Nelson, age 83, resident of Hood River, Oregon passed away August 11, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
John Lee Carter, age 75, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away August 9, 2021.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Betty M. McDonald, age 91, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 after a short illness.
She was born in Akron, CO, the oldest child of Donald W. Clark and Vera Maurine (Bishop) Clark and she and her brother were later adopted by Ted Moore. She traveled with her family throughout the west as her stepfather worked construction. After graduating high school in Pateros, WA she attended Business College in Spokane, WA. She worked for an accountant Insurance-Real Estate Broker and then later for a bank where she met George C. McDonald. They married December 14, 1957 in Brewster, WA and moved to The Dalles, OR in July of 1958 where George worked at The Dalles Dam. They were married 59 years.
Betty was a homemaker while raising their three children. She did volunteer work for the Wasco County Election Board, The American Red Cross Blood Drives, Columbia Basin Nursing Home, and for the last 20 years, volunteered for the Mid-Columbia Medical Center. She also was the Secretary Treasurer for The Dalles Women’s bowling league and a Hall of Fame member. She spent many years collecting used stamps for the Disabled Veterans association.
Betty enjoyed being with her family, was an avid walker, liked to work crossword puzzles, and knit washcloths for her family and friends. She felt a strong sense of community and support from all her volunteer work.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Greg) Samson; and granddaughter, Midori; sons, Keith and Kirk (Robin) McDonald; and granddaughters, Kathryn (Dustin) Thorson, Rebecca (Chris) Morrison and Samantha (John) McGinn; 8 great grandchildren, Lilli, Aubri, Karena, Cayden, Gabbie, Xander, Gabe and Finn. Betty is also survived by her brother, Donald William Moore (Carolyn) of Orlando, FL and many nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by her father, stepfather, mother and husband, George.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date due to Covid precautions. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to the Mid-Columbia Health Foundation (MCHF) mchf@mcmc.net
Eva Geraldine Phelps, age 101, passed away August 9, 2021. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.