Shelley Renee Caldwell, age 58, Tygh Valley

Shelley Renee Caldwell, age 58, Tygh Valley, OR, passed away on August 11, 2023. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary : Dorothy Laverne Herman, 80, White Salmon, WA

Dorothy Laverne Herman, of White Salmon, WA., passed away July 22nd, 2023, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon after a year-long battle with cancer. She maintained a positive attitude all throughout, never giving up hope of recovering. Her sister Ruby Pantalone was by her side with her son and close family nearby.  

Dorothy was born in a simple farmhouse outside of Soper, Oklahoma to Wiley and Beulah (Ray) Herman on March 23, 1943. She joined sisters Roberta and Ruby. Brother James and sister Brenda would follow.  

While Dorothy was still little, her family moved several times to states that included New Mexico, Texas, and back to Oklahoma before moving to Mosier, Oregon by the time she was five. Dorothy attended all twelve grades in Mosier, graduating from Mosier Highschool in 1961. In high school she played volleyball all four years, and her serve was powerful! You did not want to be on the receiving end of one of her spikes!  She was a member of the Girls' Athletic Association, pep club, school newspaper staff, annual staff, and participated in several school plays. Dorothy, along with her brother and sisters, delivered the Oregonian and Oregon Journal in Mosier for several years and they picked cherries every summer—all to help pay for school clothes.  

Dorothy moved to Portland after graduating high school going to work for Meier & Frank Department Store while attending to Portland State University and later attending PCC. In ’62 She landed a job at Pacific Northwest Bell, and once hired she worked at the Telephone Company for 28 years as an instructor in Sales Support. It was a job that she thoroughly enjoyed. 

After retiring from the Telephone Company in 1990, she moved to White Salmon, Washington where she worked to become a real estate broker, licensed in both Oregon and Washington. This was a second career well suited for her extrovertive tendencies and innate ability to network. After retiring from real estate, she enjoyed researching her family history as well organizing special get-togethers for family, friends, and retirees from US West Direct (Pacific Northwest Bell). She loved this work immensely. She took the most joy in spending time with friends and family. A most memorable event was her trip to Europe taken in 2000 with her friend Lynn Heyer—It remained a highlight of her travels and her life.  

She is preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Beulah Herman, and sister Brenda Herman. She is survived by her son Kevin Herman of White Salmon; two sisters Ruby Pantalone of Keizer, Oregon, and Roberta Reisner of Woodburn, Oregon; brother James “Jim” Herman of White Salmon, WA., and her Aunt Willia Mae Orta of Azel, Texas. She is also survived by two nieces, seven nephews, and many cousins throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Oregon and Washington, as well as a host of friends far and wide.  

Services are planned for Saturday, August 26th at 11:00 AM at Anderson’s Tribute Center in Hood River, Oregon with reception to follow. Please feel free to bring your favorite food item.  

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.  

Shirley Jean Kittelson, age 71, The Dalles, OR

Shirley Jean Kittelson, age 71, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on August 4, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at the Spencer, Libby, and Powell Gathering Hall in The Dalles, OR, on August 12th, 2023 at 1:00 pm with an Internment at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights in The Dalles, OR, to follow. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Steven Donald Brock, age 73, The Dalles, OR

Steven Donald Brock, age 73, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 31st, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Nicolas Charles Laflin, age 44, Tygh Valley, OR

Nicolas Charles Laflin, age 44, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away July 31st, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Sharon Lynette Bailey, age 72, Carson, WA

Sharon Lynette Bailey, age 72, a resident of Carson, WA, passed away August 6th, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Leona Conger, 95, The Dalles

In Loving Memory of a Life Well Lived

Leona Conger, age 95, passed away in The Dalles, Ore., at home with her family by her side, on July 31, 2023.

Born in the February winter of 1928 in Salol, Minn., Leona was the only child of Herbert and Cora Moore. Her parents farmed at the time of her birth in a time and place where they cut blocks of ice in the winter that were stored for cooling in the summer. Her parents owned a grocery store and she had fond memories of hanging out in the store growing up. She went to high school in Pelican Rapids and later graduated from Fergus Falls high school.

Leona enjoyed working at Yellowstone National Park as a waitress at two of the best restaurants in the park to put herself through college. During off hours, she spent time with friends and colleagues exploring the park, hiking and enjoying the great outdoors.

In 1953, she met Dean Conger, a photographer at the Denver Post. They dated for a few short months and then on a flight that he piloted, he asked her to marry him; she responded, “Let me think about it.” After a week, she gave him her answer: “Yes!”

They built a home together in Arvada, Colo., where Leona was a grade school teacher to special needs children with hearing and sight disabilities, and Dean was a photojournalist for the Post. In 1959 they moved to Bethesda, Md., for Dean’s new job and to raise their three young boys; it was her life as Chief Household Officer — mother and wife — that became her most rewarding venture. She enjoyed hobbies like reading, cooking, family time, skiing, travel, and staying alert to world news and current events. Among other advocacy groups, she was a proud member of the League of Women Voters.

Leona is survived by her husband of 70 years, Dean; sons, Eric (Kwan) of Phuket, Thailand; Kurt (Robyn) of The Dalles, and Chris of Taos, N.M.; grandchildren Joel (Carolina), James Robert and Christine Jennifer; and great-granddaughter Serena.

Anderson’s Tribute Center is in care of arrangements.

John David Johnson, age 64, Dalles

 John David Johnson, age 64, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 26, 2023. Spencer, Libby and

Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Tina Alfreda Blevins, age 64, Elberton, Georgia

Tina Alfreda Blevins, age 64, a resident of Elberton, Georgia, passed away June 12, 2023. Spencer, Libby and

Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  

Marjorie Ann Anderson, 95, Portland, OR

Marjorie Ann Anderson, age 95, a resident of Portland, OR, passed away on June 5, 2023. She was Interned at

Odd Fellows Cemetery in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Nancy Krestine Zopf, 91, The Dalles

Nancy Krestine Zopf, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 30, 2023.

A family gathering will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Patricia Sue Green, 83, Moro

Patricia Sue Green, age 83, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away on July 18, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Kimberly Ann Johnson, 53, The Dalles

Kimberly Ann Johnson, age 53, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 26, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at Gateway Church in The Dalles, OR, on August 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm.

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

Death Notice: Judith Herndon Wright, 79, Mosier

Judith Herndon Wright

Judith Herndon Wright

Judith Herndon Wright died on July 18, 2023, in her sleep while vacationing at the beach in Manzanita, Oregon with family. Judy was born on May 5, 1944, and was 79 years of age at the time of passing. 

Services will be held at Riverside Community Church in Hood River, Oregon at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, with a light Southern lunch reception immediately following. Judy’s natural burial will follow at Great River in Mosier, Oregon. (greatriveroregon.org)

Arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center. 

Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Marjorie Storkel Hanken, 94, Goldendale

Marjorie Storkel Hanken of Goldendale, Washington passed away July 9th, 2023 at Farmington Square Care of Gresham, Oregon. 

Marjorie was born July 30th, 1928, and was 94 years of age at the time of passing.  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 the family.      

Death Notice: James Dwayne Goatley, Roosevelt

James Dwayne Goatley passed away June 14th, 2023 at his home in Roosevelt, Washington.  James was born on January 29, 1953 and was 70 years of age at the time of passing.  Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, Washington (509) 772-2636.  

Obituary: Paula D Nelson, Goldendale

Paula D. Nelson— Paula has lived in Goldendale since 2012 but the twenty years priors she lived in Dallesport, where she owned and operated the Dallesport Market.  Everyone that knew her loved her quick wit and feistiness.  She was a social butterfly to the end, Paula passed away June 15th, 2023 at her home with family by her side.  

Paula was born December 14, 1943 in Red Bluff, California and was 79 years of age at the time of passing. 

She married to Steven L. Nelson February 10th, 1961, he passed away 2011.  She is survived by three children; Nicki, Steph and Pat; nine grandchildren.

Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, Washington (509) 772-2636.  

Death Notice: Mary Moore Doroski "Betsy" Hood River

Mary Moore Doroski “Betsy” passed away June 15, 2023 in Hood River, Oregon. She was born February 6, 1937 and was 79 years of age at the time of her passing.  

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. 

Death Notice: Kari D. Haley, 61, Goldendale

Kari D. Haley passed away June 5, 2023 at Klickitat Valley Health Hospital in Goldendale, Washington. Kari was born April 23, 1962 and was 61 years of age at the time of passing.

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: Eric Claude Robertson, Dufur

Eric Claude Robertson

Eric Claude Robertson was born May 31, 1951. He died of cancer on May 8, 2023, in Portland, Oregon, with his caring, loving family by his side.

Eric grew up in Dufur, Oregon, and graduated from Dufur High School. After two years of college in LaGrande, Oregon, he attended Portland Community College, receiving an associate degree in aviation. Shortly after graduation, he worked with Columbia Helicopter, and later he worked with Boeing as an industrial engineer.

Eric was a gifted mechanic. When something appeared unfixable, he was generally able to fix it.

He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Robertson.

He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Hammel Robertson; sisters, Suzanne Elton (Terry) and Madelyn Stasko (Mike); brother, Les Robertson (Robin); cousin Diane Collins-Vest (Ron); and many much-loved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held June 17, 2023, at 11:00 am at All Saints Catholic Church, 3847 NE Glisan St., Portland, Oregon.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to:

Providence Hospice
PO Box 13679
Portland, Oregon 97213

You may also donate on their website at: Donation-Honor Hospice-Oregon Foundations by clicking here providencefoundations.org