John Aaron Warkentin, age 70, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away May 12, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Neil Eugene Donegan Jr., age 54, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away May 9, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.
Richard Edwin Hunt, age 61, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away April 30,2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Gordon Wayne LaFaver, age 74, a resident of Garrison, MT, passed away May 3, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
John Raymond McNeil, age 82, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away May 3, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Duane E Knight, age 83, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away May 5, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Christopher William Wallace, age 39, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away May 3, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Sita Vai Levu, age 47, a resident of Beaverton, OR, also a graduate of Watonka High School, The Dalles, OR. She passed away April 22, 2024. She was born March 25, 1977 to Sitae Levu and Lagi Levu. Sita was survived by siblings: Noli Tuia, Shalo Tunai, (Art) George Crichton (Annette), Sina Ah Sam (Tim), Ruta Angel (Adam), Oli Levu Tuanaitau (Josh) and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by parents and her sister Carolyn Levu.
Her Memorial will be held at the Beaverton Seventh Day Adventist Church in Beaverton, OR, located at 14645 SW Davis Rd. in Beaverton, OR 97077.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Leanna “Chic” De Espey, age 81, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away April 25, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at The Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow Rd, The Dalles, OR 97058, on June 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Suzette Marie Flinn, age 70, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away April 11, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Elizabeth LuZelle Harmon, age 69, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away April 18, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Shirley Hoffman, age 81, a resident of Antelope, OR, passed away March 24, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Patsy Louise Richerson, beloved wife, beautiful mother and loving grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her the most; on April 8, 2024, at the age of 71.
Patsy is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Paul Richerson, children Stephanie Hoover, Melissa Richerson Jones and Paul Richerson II; grandchildren Skyler Turner, Nichole McCrea, Lacey Jones, Alyssa Turner, Bridget Jones, Wyatt Jones, Paul Richerson III, and Sadi Richerson and Great Grandchildren Madison Stover, Colton and Lincoln Hagan; all of whom she loved very deeply and made each grand feel like they were the “special one”. Patsy is predeceased by her, Mother Vera Lester, Brother Billy Mullin, sister Janice Pruitt, and grandson Jesse James Franklin Turner.
Patsy was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on February 7, 1953, to “Cotton” and Vera Pruitt. Patsy attended school in Chelan WA, where she met a new boy, Paul Wayne Richerson. It was love at first sight, and the two married on November 28, 1969, at the age of 16.
Patsy fell right into her new role as a devoted wife and mother. In 1986, Patsy decided to return to the work force, and worked at Underwood Fruit for many years as a seasonal fruit packer. Patsy was very artistic and creative, and opened her own ceramic shop in White Salmon, WA in the early 1990’s.
Patsy was an avid gardener, enjoyed planting flowers, tending to her amazing wisteria, and cherished spending time with her grandchildren. Patsy loved to play cards and games, go to her favorite spot at the beach, watch the birds, and would hit up the casino, often winning money on her $20.
Patsy’s family honored her wishes, took her on one last coastal trip where a private ceremony was held. She will forever be able to enjoy the Punch Bowl in Depoe Bay.
Patsy will be deeply missed by those who love her, her family, friends and all who knew her.
Edward LeRoy Clay, age 92, a resident of Rufus, OR, passed away April 21, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held April 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Grass Valley Cemetery in Grass Valley, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Susan Marie Duarte was born July 3, 1963, in The Dalles, Oregon to Frank and Dorothea Duarte, she passed away April 15, 2024. She graduated from Centennial High School, where her family lived for a few years to be closer to her stepdad’s work. She then attended Mt. Hood Community College. She has one daughter, Alyssa Duarte of Redmond, Oregon and granddaughter, Harper.
Susie worked in various places in The Dalles, though worked many years for Mid-Columbia Medical Center in various departments until she received a medical retirement in 2013.
Susie was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she held many callings over the years. Some hobbies she loved to do were camping, gardening, watching and rooting for the Seattle Seahawks, and spending time with her family.
Susie is survived by daughter; Alyssa Duarte, granddaughter; Harper Darnielle, siblings; Larry Duarte (Janet), Lucinda Garrigus, Gary Duarte (Kelly), Frank Duarte (Jerri), Jeff Duarte (Joann), Cynthia Fridye (Robert), Jessica Duarte, along with many loved nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
She is preceded in death by father; Frank Duarte, mother; Dorothea Lewis, stepfather; Harry Lewis, siblings; Priscilla Duarte, Barbara Duarte, and Dennis Duarte.
A viewing will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home. The Funeral Service is Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with a viewing starting at 9:00 am. Following the Funeral Service the Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Richard Owen Charles Worton, age 89, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away April 14, 2024. A Private family Graveside will be held at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hood River, OR. A Celebration of Life will be held May 18, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Sorosis Park Lions Shelter in The Dalles, OR. The Family asks that you RSVP to this email provided: dick.worton89@gmail.com. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.
Nelda Ardith Keeton, age 95, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away April 14, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.
Marion Douglas Lindley
August 4, 1945 – April 3, 2024
Doug was welcomed into Heaven on April 3rd after a long heroic fight with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born in Memphis, Tenn. on August 4, 1945, the third of nine children born to John and Bessie Lindley. He had seven sisters which doted on him Donna, Linda, Joan, Joyce, Karen, Gale, Sheila and one brother Gary. He grew up in rural Arkansas until his teenage years when the family moved to Azusa, California for his sister Donna’s schooling. California was full of old cars and that is when he fell in love with Hot Rods. He would drag them into his parents yard to fix, trade, buy and sell. Doug became a father when his daughter Cynthia was born.
Doug moved to The Dalles, Oregon in his early 30’s and worked at Buntings Exhaust and Alignment. He met the love of his life Kathy Smith in 1977 and they begin their lives together welcoming their two sons John Douglas and Steven Jacob. He loved fishing, hunting, boating and restoring old cars with his boys. His family meant everything to him.
In 1994 Doug’s Affordable Muffler was created, Doug loved working with the community of The Dalles and made every interaction count, as he was a bright light to many. He was instrumental in getting drag racing started in Dallesport and was always inviting fellow car lovers to The Dalles to join in the festivities. He loved working on his Hot Rods, he spent many nights and weekends getting ready for Neon nights, drag racing and participating in car shows around the Pacific Northwest.
Survivors: Spouse- Kathy Lindley: Children -John Douglas Lindley, Steven Jacob Lindley and Cynthia Villalpando spouse Mark and family: Grandchildren-Rebecca Lindley, Roxanne Lindley, and Dedrick Bloomdahl. Remington Lindley: and the many other special people in his life.
Private Service at a later date.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of arrangements.
Ronald LeRoy Rathke, age 84, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR passed away April 11, 2024. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Patsy Louise Richerson, age 71, a resident of Dallesport, WA, passed away April 8, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.