Kathie Rebecca "Becky" Roberts age 71, resident of Maupin, Oregon, passed away March 18, 2020. A Celebration of life will be planned at a later date to be determined by the family.
As of March 20, 2020 Memorial Services for Kaye Prouty have been changed to a private family only service. A public celebration will be held at a later date to be decided by family. Please check our website for updates.
Kaye Christine Whipple was born on December 31, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to Geraldine and Thomas L. Whipple. She passed away on March 13, 2020 at the age of 73, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her father when she was only 4 years old, and eventually her mother remarried Harold Engberg, who she loved and called “dad”. Kaye grew up an only child in Wasco, Oregon, and graduated from Sherman High School in 1964. She received her Associate’s Degree from Eastern Oregon State College, and married Joseph Burgett in 1967. They raised a family, which includes Steven, Marcy, and Jodie in Arlington, Oregon and then later, Dufur, Oregon where the lived for many years.
Her children have been blessed with so many amazing memories of time spent with grandparents, family vacations in the motorhome, holiday traditions, and dinnertime around the table. Kaye spent many years watching her kids’ sporting events and supporting their many activities, while working at Oregon Bank, and then, Mid-Columbia Vision Center where she was the Office Manager for over 20 years.
She truly enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, playing pinochle with her club, shopping with her girls, and sipping Coors Light and sharing conversations. In 1996, she married Harvey Prouty and they’ve resided in The Dalles for over 25 years. They enjoyed going to Palm Desert for the winters, gardening, traveling, and spending time with their friends and “Kitty Cat”.
Kaye spent the last two years battling cancer and handled it like a “champ”. Her fun, positive attitude and sense of humor shined through, like her beautiful smile. When asked by her kids how she wanted to spend her final weeks, she requested “lots of parties”. And that is exactly what we did.
Kaye was preceded in death by her mother and father, Geraldine & Harold Engberg, her biological father, Thomas L. Whipple; and her best friend, Penny Gronquist.
She is survived by her husband, Harvey Prouty; her children, Steven Burgett and wife Monica, Marcy Bales and husband Justin, and Jodie Clapham and husband Jason; step-children, Stan Prouty, Stephanie Ryan and husband Chris; her grandchildren, Kolbe and Cooper Bales, Hayden and Kennedy Clapham, Marshall Thompson, Caitlyn Rivas, and Jessica Canady; and five great grandchildren, Bayli, Jersey, Cruz, Adeline, and Lincoln.
Kaye Christine Prouty, age 73, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away March 13, 2020.
Memorial Service
11:00 AM, Saturday March 21, 2020
at Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall.
Raul John Soria passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home where he was surrounded by his family.
Raul was a kind and loving man who gathered friends everywhere he went. He excelled in everything he did and was highly respected by his family, friends, peers and colleagues.
He had such a verve for life that not only could be seen by his many, many interests, but was also felt by all the lives and hearts he touched.
Raul's experiences throughout life often seemed like a well written adventure novel. His stories enlightened us by way of his humor and wisdom. He did his first Tour of Duty in the Navy where he was an Aviation Loadmaster, followed by a Tour of Duty in the Army as an Intelligence Analyst.
Raul's career as a Barber spanned over 44 years and his Barber shop was a place of groom and friendship. His dedication to the Knights of Columbus earned him a 4th degree Knight status. And, his love of the waters led him to the Power Squadrons where he achieved the title of Commander.
Raul loved boating and skiing, whether it be on the water or on the slopes. He loved camping with his family as well as, enjoying hunting and deep-sea fishing which were all either weekend jaunts or lengthy family vacations.
Raul is survived by his wife Loretta, his four children, Gene Soria, Randy Soria, Leslie Cazamira and Denise Soria, six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
We loved him, and he loved us, and we are forever grateful.
Mass will be said 1:30 PM, March 20, 2020 at Sacred Heart Church, 3910 SE 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon where Raul attended Grade School.
Marjorie Joan Maling, age 87, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away March 7, 2020. Private burial is planned.
Sandra Irene Sexton, age 79, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away March 5, 2020. Spencer Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Graveside Committal Service will be held 11:00 March 13, 2020 at IOOF Cemetery, 2565 Three Mile Road, The Dalles, a memorial gathering will follow at Fort Dalles Riders Club, 1023 Irvine Street, The Dalles, Oregon.
Loretta Whanita Carr, resident of Dufur, Oregon, passed away March 5, 2020.
Richard Ray Stradley, age 76, resident of Grass Valley, Oregon passed away March 4, 2020.
Kelly Kay Franklin, age 65, resident of Hood River, Oregon passed away March 3, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Misty Miranda Bartsma, age 27, resident of Parkdale, Oregon, passed away February 26, 2020. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM , Thursday March 5, 2020 at Upper Valley Cemetery, 6917 Allen Rd., Parkdale, Oregon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Agnes Benson Schlichting
Born 5-26-1928
Died 2-28-2020
Agnes Schlichting died peacefully at home in Eugene, OR. She was born May 1928, in Glendive, MT; a premature infant unexpected to survive and yet nearing 92, she ended an incredibly gifted life.
At age 10, her family relocated to Thief River Falls, MN where she graduated from high school. She attended St Olaf College and sang 4 years with the St Olaf Choir during which time she met her husband, James R Schlichting. They settled in The Dalles, OR. Agnes, an accomplished pianist and choral musician, started, directed and lead a children’s choir school for 15 years at Zion Lutheran Church in The Dalles. Later, she was organ master at St James Lutheran Church in Portland, OR. After returning to The Dalles, she stayed active in the music of Zion, directing the bell choir until her move to Eugene.
The Lutheran Church and music played a pivotal role throughout her life. Energetic to the end, always on the move, she sewed over 75 quilts during her lifetime; she hand knit a sweater a year for each of her children through their education years. She loved her dogs; every one of them.
Preceded in death by her husband, James R Schlichting, she is survived by her four children, Robert, Joyce, Kathryn and Christine and four grandchildren, Taylor, Marley, Kimbert and Elin.
She will be laid to rest in a private service, next to her beloved husband Dr. James R Schlichting. The memorial service will be reschedule due to current travel restrictions. Details will be on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once rescheduled.
Mildred R Craber, age 101, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away February 27, 2020.
Visitation and viewing is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday, March 2, 2020 at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home, 1100 Kelly Avenue, The Dalles, Oregon.
Graveside committal will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday March 3, 2020 at IOOF Cemetery 1100 18th St, The Dalles, Oregon.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, details will be posted on Spencer Libby & Powell website once they are finalized.
Roberta Jean Miller
April 13, 1933 ~ February 26, 2020
Roberta Jean (Bobbie) Miller passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 peacefully in her sleep.
A resident of The Dalles for several decades, she had recently moved to a Beaverton care facility.
Bobbie arrived with her family in 1971 and spent many years active in churches and politics. Her name (plus ghost-writing for others) was a constant in the Chronicle opinion pages.
Bobbie was born on a ranch near Torrington Wyoming on April 13, 1933, the youngest of eight siblings. Life on a prairie ranch was tough but rewarding, raising almost all of their own food. One of her fondest memories of childhood was when her father returned from town and surprised her with the birthday gift of a pet rabbit, left in the chicken coop for her to find when doing her chores. Canned beef was a favorite treat.
Later in her high school years, her family briefly lived in Colorado, where she met her husband Dick and married him after he returned from service in the Korean War. They raised three children: Kenton (deceased), Ronda, and Chris.
In retirement, she took Dick traveling around the world by earning trips through a Christmas product sales company and spent many winters with him in Arizona.
She is survived by her daughter, Ronda; son-in-law, Brian; son, Chris; daughter-in-law, April; daughter-in-law, Tammy; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A service will be held at 1:30 PM, Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Emmanuel Baptist Church 2819 W. 10th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97508.
Ora D. "Doris" Anderson, age 88, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away February 21, 2019.
Mary A. Hausinger, age 75, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away February 21, 2020. Arrangements are pending and will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home website once finalized.
Steve Tidwell, age 69, resident of Bend, Oregon, passed away February 19, 2020 at a local care facility. Arrangements are pending and will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell web site once they are finalized.
Alfred R. Atkisson, age 69, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away February 9, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are pending and will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell web site once they are finalized.
Mary Margaret Borges, age 77, resident of The Dalles, passed away February 15, 2020, at a local hospital. Arrangements are pending and will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell web site once they are finalized.
Bernhilde Eaton, age 78, resident of Rufus, Oregon , passed away at a local care facility February 18, 2020. Services are pending and will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home web site once they are finalized.
Evelyn M. Tackett, age 76, resident of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away February 16, 2020 at a local hospital. Evelyn was visiting relatives in The Dalles, Oregon. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Services are pending and most likely be held in Indiana, information will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell website when finalized.
John was born in Boring OR to Henry and Nina Raz on June 8, 1928 and passed away February 14, 2020 at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles Oregon.
John served in the U.S Navy. John worked on his families Dairy for many years in Ridgefield, Washington, and has spent the last 41 years on his cattle ranch in Lyle Washington. John's hobbies included hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and niece.
Our beloved father is survived by three daughters, Debra McElroy, Linda Newman, Jodie Haag and son in law Arnie Haag; nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren; brother and sister in law, Henry and Muriel Raz; sister, Louise Labsch; two nephews; four grand-nieces; and one grand-nephew.
John will be missed by numerous friends and his community in Lyle, Washington.
Celebration of Life
Fellowship and Refreshments
Stop by between 3:00 ~ 5:00
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Country Café
Lyle, Washington