Death Notice: Samarah Elena Luna-Betancort, 15, The Dalles
Death Notice: Samarah Elena Luna-Betancort, 15, The Dalles
Samarah Elena Luna-Betancort, age 15, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 20th, 2023. A Memorial and Potluck will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home December 1st, 2023 at 11:00 am. Her Burial will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery December 1st, 2023 at 2:00 pm.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Death Notice: Charles James Morris Sr., 92, The Dalles
Death Notice: Charles James Morris Sr., 92, The Dalles
Charles James Morris Sr., age 92, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 23, 2023
. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Death Notice: Maria Anneliese Ansari, 63, The Dalles
Death Notice: Maria Anneliese Ansari, 63, The Dalles
Maria Anneliese Ansari, age 63, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 22, 2023.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Obituary: Allan Wimberly Schulz, 83, Goldendale
Allan Wimberly Schulz was born in Chehalis, Washington on January 16, 1940. The son of Margaret (Smithson) and Jack Schulz. He grew up in West Seattle then moved to Puyallup and graduated from Puyallup High School in 1958.
Allan Wimberly Schulz
From Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel:
By Jack Trumbull
Allan Wimberly Schulz was born in Chehalis, Washington on January 16, 1940. The son of Margaret (Smithson) and Jack Schulz. He grew up in West Seattle then moved to Puyallup and graduated from Puyallup High School in 1958.
He went to work at Boeing out of high school as a hydraulic plumber. In February 1959 Allan enlisted in the United States Navy where he was an air traffic controller on the USS Ticonderoga carrier ship until 1963. He returned to Puyallup after his service and married “The Girl Next Door”, a friend and the love of his life, Cheryl Lynn Wunch. They married on September 7, 1963, in Puyallup Washington where they settled. Allan worked in the trucking industry for a number of years before fulfilling a dream of buying his own truck. Allan ended his working career as a mechanic for Sealand in Tacoma where he also served as the Shop Steward for the Teamsters union. Allan retired in 2001. He enjoyed classic cars and garage time with his 1931 Ford. In 2010, Allan moved to Goldendale after losing his wife Cheryl after 46 years of marriage. He enjoyed the community, classic cars, and freedom on the open road.
Allan went peacefully on November 17, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home in Goldendale, Washington. He was 83 years old and survived by his sons James Schulz, and David (Gail) Shulz, his daughter, Lynette (Brian) Enstad, his grandchildren, Dylon, Morgan, Ethan (Emily), Dean (Haily) and great-grandchildren, Terrence, Kennedy, and Della. Allan was preceded in death by his wife Cheryl, Brother John, and his parents.
Allan’s family will be holding a private memorial.
Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway Street (Post Office Box 134), Goldendale, Washington 98620 • (509) 772-2636. Visit www.gardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for family.
Obituary: William (Bill) Gordon Hovland, 71, Hood River
Bill was born on September 4th, 1952, to Betty and Robert Hovland in Sioux City, Iowa. He started working at the family company, Hovland Manufacturing Co., in 1966, eventually coming to own and run the company. He graduated from East High School and was also in the Army Reserves from 1971 to 1977. After moving to Cody, Wyoming in 1994, he became a Snap-on Tools franchise owner.
William (Bill) Gordon Hovland
William Gordon Hovland (Bill), of Hood River, Oregon, passed away unexpectedly on November 22nd, 2023 at the age of 71.
Bill was born on September 4th, 1952, to Betty and Robert Hovland in Sioux City, Iowa. He started working at the family company, Hovland Manufacturing Co., in 1966, eventually coming to own and run the company. He graduated from East High School and was also in the Army Reserves from 1971 to 1977. After moving to Cody, Wyoming in 1994, he became a Snap-on Tools franchise owner.
He met Kathy Butler in 1979 on a blind date and they married on May 17th, 1980. Bill and Kathy went on to have two children, Lara and Justin.
Bill enjoyed playing golf, visiting Yellowstone National Park, cooking for family and friends, and helping with home projects big and small. He enjoyed a good debate, and always had a positive outlook on life. He was also an 18-year cancer survivor. After retiring in 2015 he and Kathy moved to Hood River to be closer to family, where he perfected his recipes for bread, pastries, and cassoulet, and also volunteered as a tax preparer.
Bill is survived by Kathy Hovland (wife, Hood River, OR), Lara Schukar (daughter, Hood River, OR), and her husband Ben, with grandchildren Drew and Max, Justin Hovland (son, Portland, OR) and his wife Virinia, with grandchildren Soren and Ramona, Julie Hovland (sister, Sioux City, IA), and Mary Anne Oehlerking (sister, Sgt Bluff, IA), Cindy and Tom Tiedeman (sister-in-law, Naples, FL), Christy and Will Schreiber (sister-in-law, Scottsdale, AZ), and Angie and Harry Ackerman (sister-in-law, Westmoreland, NH), and nieces and nephews Dena, Brian, Mary Lee (Donny), Lee, Espen, Seth, Austin, Melanie, and Derek. He was preceded in death by Betty and Robert Hovland (parents), David Hovland (brother), Roberta Lynn Hovland (sister), and Tom Oehlerking (brother-in-law).
His family will be holding a Celebration of Life for Bill at a later date in Hood River, OR.
Bill was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
