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Death Notice: Lillian Clara Brewster, 86, The Dalles

Lillian Clara Brewster, age 86, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on December 3, 2024.

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

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Death Notice: Laurence “Dino” Arcuri, 84, The Dalles

Laurence “Dino” Arcuri, age 84, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on November 28, 2024.

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

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Obituary: Trudy Anne Hull Ferguson, 69, Tygh Valley

Trudy Anne Hull Ferguson went home to Jesus on November 7th, 2023. Trudy was born to Eunice and Irwin Hull on April 7th, 1954, and grew up in Tygh Valley. There she embraced the beautiful countryside where she shared fond memories of raising animals and fell in love with riding horses.

Trudy Anne Hull Ferguson went home to Jesus on November 7th, 2023.

Trudy was born to Eunice and Irwin Hull on April 7th, 1954, and grew up in Tygh Valley.

There she embraced the beautiful countryside where she shared fond memories of raising animals and fell in love with riding horses.

After graduating high school, Trudy quickly started building a beautiful life and raising her family, eventually settling in The Dalles. She became a paraeducator at Dallesport Elementary where she met her soulmate, Dan. Together they began their adventurous life shared with family and friends.

Trudy and Dan spent many years traveling, attending concerts, going to Seahawks games, and so much more. They also spent many blissful days at “Fergie’s Bar and Grill” where many people have come together to share memories.

Trudy joins her daughter Harmony, her parents, and her siblings Gerry, Margery, and Timothy in Heaven.

She is survived by her husband Dan, her brother Gaile (Lois), her children Crystal, Miranda (Joe), and Jay; her stepsons Brandon and Cameron; her niece Michelle (Travis); her grandchildren Courtney, Erin, Michael, Kayle, and Blakely; her great-grandchildren Rafaella and Regina, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Trudy will be missed greatly by her family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at Ramsey Grange Hall, 81184 Dufur Valley Road in Dufur, OR on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Exodus 23:20

“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and bring you to the place I have prepared.”