Nov 21

Nov 21 Obituary: John William Shearer, 98, The Dalles

John earned a commercial and private pilots license and was hired as a crop duster. Despite setbacks, including a crash resulting in a broken neck, John built the business he owned and operated starting in 1950.

Nov 21

Nov 21 Obituary: Catherine J. Kelter, 94 , Hood River

Tom Peterson

In 1985, Cathie opened the Wine Sellers, with help from her daughter Jean. For more than 25 years she offered wine, coffee, conversation, and warm welcomes to customers, family, and friends.

Nov 19

Nov 19 Obituary: June Jeanette (Johnson) (Carter) Vroman, 95, The Dalles

Anderson's Tribute Center

Obituary: June Jeanette (Johnson) (Carter) Vroman, 95, The Dalles

Nov 9

Nov 9 Obituary: Renée Anne Clarke, 42, Parkdale

Tom Peterson

She was a successful high school athlete and during her summers at home, Renée worked for the US Forest Service at Multnomah Falls as a groundskeeper and learned to love hiking. She achieved her doctorate in Clinical Psychology and her social work led her to multiple adventures in the US. She passed on Oct. 10.

Oct 29

Oct 29 Obituary: Sandra Arlene (Foss) Bredeson, 78, Nehalem

Tom Peterson

She provided a home and family life which fostered a determination for success and settled for no less. She appreciated the beauty in the little things, just like her mother and grandmother did. Like her garden roses, she was beautiful yet delicate and protected herself as well as those she loved with the metaphoric thorns she wore.

Oct 28

Oct 28 Obituary: Wesley Quinten Stuck, 71, The Dalles

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home

After high school, he joined the military serving 6 years in the Air Force Reserves. He moved and settled in The Dalles in 1989. Wes spent his working years as a mechanic and specializing as a Diesel Mechanic. He owned and operated Wes’s Automotive which he loved. Wes worked for CH Urness for 23 years until retirement.

Oct 17

Oct 17 Obituary: Norman Andrew "Doggie" Nelson, 39, Mooresville, NC

Columbia Community Connection

Andy grew up and graduated from high school in The Dalles, OR. He went on to have a long career with several incredible NASCAR organizations and drivers. He worked as an interior mechanic and tire specialist and traveled for several years with the ARCA Series. He won championships with Brandon Jones, Justin Haley, Ty Gibbs, Sammy Smith, and most recently with a talented young man named William Sawalich.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Obituary: Diane Rosalie (Monagan) Bungum, 79, The Dalles

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home

Obituary: Diane Rosalie (Monagan) Bungum, 79, The Dalles

Oct 14

Oct 14 Obituary: Barbara Ann Fridley, 96, The Dalles

Columbia Community Connection

Obituary: Barbara Ann Fridley, 96, The Dalles

Oct 10

Oct 10 Obituary: Guadalupe Robledo, The Dalles

Joshuah Albert

Obituary: Guadalupe Robledo, The Dalles

Oct 10

Oct 10 Obituary: Jason Doyle Walls, 56, The Dalles

Columbia Community Connection

Obituary: Jason Doyle, 56, The Dalles

Oct 4

Oct 4 Obituary: Leota Elaine Lariza “Lee”, 92, Hood River

Anderson's Tribute Center

They moved to Hood River, Oregon where Frank became Superintendent and Lee taught at Chenowith Elementary in The Dalles. She then taught 3rd grade at Mosier Elementary. At this time both her and Frank bought their first orchard in Hood River.

Oct 4

Oct 4 Obituary: Martha (Marty) Goff, 99, The Dalles

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home

As a young teen, Marty’s favorite military base was in Hawaii, Schofield Barracks. Marty enjoyed recalling her escape from the base to climb Sacrifice Mountain. Upon successfully reaching the top, she removed her shoes and sat down to enjoy the tropical flowers, birds and the view. However, Marty was unable to get her shoes back on her swollen, blistered feet for the trip back!

Sep 30

Sep 30 Obituary: Manuel “Manny” Escobar Tactay Jr., 87, Hood River

Columbia Community Connection

Obituary: Manuel “Manny” Escobar Tactay Jr., 87, Hood River

Sep 25

Sep 25 Obituary: Laurene Lou (Hayzlett) Sallee, 85, The Dalles

Anderson's Tribute Center

She graduated from The Dalles High School in 1954. In 1970, she married Bill Sallee, the love of her life, and together they shared 54 wonderful years. While raising her four children, Laurene balanced various jobs and activities, though her true passion lay in caring for her family.