Frances May Brown, age 84, a resident of Portland, OR, passed away August 19, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Jefferson John Davis was born in The Dalles, OR, June 6th 1972, to Jerry and Peggy Davis. He was a sixth generation Oregonian.
Jeff graduated from The Dalles High School in 1990. He earned a BA degree in Education from Western Oregon Collage and a Masters degree in Education from George Fox University. He taught for 20 yeas in the Nampa, Idaho school system.
Known for his sense of humor, Jeff loved to make people laugh. In collage he performed at athletic events as “Wolfie” his school’s mascot. He introduced his children to Disneyland, Disneyworld, and Universal Studios. Marvel superheroes, Star Wars, and Harry Potter became family favorites.
A small inheritance in his 20’s allowed Jeff to travel. He explored London, saw the Queen, and celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. Jeff took a temporary job crewing on the Spice Girl’s yacht as the means to attend Cannes Film Festival. Travel became a life-long interest. He zip-lined with his children in Washington State and Costa Rica. He had been planning a trip to Hawaii.
Jeff is survived by his children, Parker John Davis and Addison Joy Davis, his parents, brother George M. Davis (Heather) and sisters Cynthia L. Kliewer (Kyle) and Kara K. Davis. He is also survived by nephew Zain Hartsook, nieces Kaitlyn, Nicole, and Emily Kliewer. Additionally, Jeff leaves many loving cousins and friends. Jeff had been separated since October from his wife of 20 years, the former Melody Allegier. Divorce proceedings were pending.
Preceding Jeff in death were his grandparents, George and Eva Anderson Davis and Joseph and Cynthia Palmer Healy, his uncle Daniel J. Healy.
A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. in The Dalles, OR, September 23rd, 2023 at 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at Home At Last animal shelter, 200 River Rd. in The Dalles, OR 97058 or at Cove Ascension School 1104 Church St. Cove OR, 97824.
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Gerald "Jerry" Michael Kelvin, age 75, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away August 14, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Theresa D. Minson, age 64, a resident of Dallesport, WA, passed away August 17, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Georgann Grace Powell, age 95, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 12th, 2023. A Burial will take place at the Saint Joseph Cemetery in Condon, OR, September 15th, 2023 at 1:00 pm with a luncheon to follow at the Burns Park Pavilion in Condon, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Virgil L. Thompson, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 14th, 2023. A Viewing will be held at the Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home August 26th, 2023 at 10:00 am. A Private Family Burial will be held at the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Glenda Anne Ray, age 82, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away August 13, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Shelley Renee Caldwell, age 58, a Tygh Valley, OR, passed away August 11, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
John Robert Mahan, age 43, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 7th, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Shilo Inn in The Dalles, OR September 10th, 2023 at 1:00pm. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Mark Allen Maddux, age 63, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 8, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Colleen Fredrickson, age 92, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus surrounded by her loving family on Monday August 7, 2023, in The Dalles, OR. She was a lifelong Christian who was thoughtful, wise, and kind. She loved well and was well loved.
Colleen was born and raised in The Dalles, OR and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1949. She married her sweetheart John Fredrickson in 1950. They were blessed with three children Catherine, Richard, and Janet. They were married just shy of 36 years before John passed in 1986.
In Colleen’s teenage years she worked at The Dalles Bakery, the cosmetic counter at PayLess Drug Store, and briefly at the Granada Theater.
As an adult she was a fun-loving mother who worked for Diamond Fruit Cannery in Hood River, OR as their head lab assistant for quality control for 14 years. After the cannery closed, she worked for Orchard View Farms as a supervisor for 12 years. She retired in 1995 but remained busy by volunteering at Old St Peter’s Landmark, and also at Celilo Cancer Center in The Dalles. Her dedication was to her church, her family, friends and her community.
Colleen was well known for her friendliness, humor, and zest for life. She made friends wherever she went and made each person feel special.
She continued to maintain her school friendships throughout their lives, enjoying trips and other activities, such as playing cards, playing video games (yes video games at Spooky’s). She was a master bridge player along with her lifelong friend Bev Van Nice. They were the perfect winning bridge playing “pardners”, as Colleen would say.
She had been a champion bowler as a member of The Dalles women’s bowling team. She was the top selling Avon Lady and her customers looked forward to her regular visits.
Colleen was a faithful and dedicated member of The Dalles Evangelical church her entire life.
One of her fondest memories during her final days was of her Granny Davis singing to her, “Little Red Wing”.
Colleen’s legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone she interacted with. Colleen Addie Fredrickson made a difference.
Colleen is survived by her children, Catherine (Cathy) Fredrickson, Richard (Dick) and Monika Fredrickson, and Janet Fredrickson-Bauer.
Sister-in-Law Mary Caldwell.
Grandchildren, Rebecca (Becky) and Cameron Rankin, Elizabeth (Liz) and Rob Schafer, Stephen and Shanelle Fredrickson. Val Bauer, Jennifer Bauer, and Cat Bauer.
Great Grandchildren, Daniel, Jonathan, Caleb Schafer. Joshua and Grace Rankin, and Ellie Fredrickson.
Nieces and Nephews, Jim and Janis Ferrell, Vince Caldwell, Dawn Wolf-Bryant, Lynette Leisure, Scott Kohltfarber, and John Kohltfarber.
She was preceded in death, by her parents, Olin and Veva Caldwell, her loving husband John Fredrickson, her siblings Richard Caldwell, Jackie and Paul Van Ness, and Robert (Bob) Caldwell. Her nieces Rhonda Brown, Laura Lee Lucas, and nephews Jim Kohlfarber and Donald Ray Riggins.
Her closest lifelong girlfriends, Edith McCormick and Noma Walston.
We would like to thank the Flagstone Memory care staff who loved and cared for Colleen. We learned that Colleen entertained the staff with her antics, and they loved it. We are sincerely grateful that she was comforted by her loving roommate Judi Rose.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to pastor Aaron Brenner of The Dalles Evangelical church, who along with his love and care, was with Colleen and her family day and night throughout this journey.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Dalles Evangelical church as a memorial in Colleen’s name.
James Keith Kinder, age 71, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 5th, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
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, 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, a resident of Carson, WA, passed away August 6th, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Shirley Jean Kittelson, age 70, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away August 4, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at the Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall in The Dalles, OR, August 12th, 2023 at 1:00 pm with a Internment at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights in The Dalles, OR, to follow. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
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, a resident of Elberton, Georgia, passed away June 12, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Marjorie Ann Anderson, age 95, a resident of Portland, OR, passed away 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, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 30, 2023. A family gathering will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.