OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Hillsboro Washington County, OR
The obituaries in the Hillsboro Washington County, OR Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Hillsboro Washington County, OR's history and identity.
Arthur Thomas Shelton
Aug 31, 2021
Our father, Arthur Thomas Shelton, was the first-born child of Aubrey Claude Shelton and Sadie Evangeline Linse. He arrived on October 30, 1927 in Yakima, Washington. Two year later, he eagerly welcomed his sister Gloria Ann. The two children had many sibling adventures. They managed to set a vacant field on fire – despite the fact that their father was...
Ruby Crystal Cisneros-Martinez
Aug 28, 2021
Ruby was a very strong girl who always had a big smile on her face , she would always be straight forward and honest. Her smile can light up a room and her energy would always lift up people. Eddie (brother) My dearest Ruby will be missed. She is loved by so many friends and family. I will miss her...
James Claude Talley
Aug 22, 2021
James Claude Talley was born November 23, 1936 to Wilma Jane Talley and James Burnell Talley. He was raised with his sister Patsy Ruth Talley in Yuma Arizona. They lived a few miles out of town where the closest neighbor was their grandparents, Alva and Azie Cole, parents to Wilma Jane and Alva Obe “Ike” Cole. Their uncle Ikey was...
Jacqulyn June Morley
Aug 20, 2021
Jacqulyn June Morley, a loving wife, mother, and career educator, passed away August 20th after a long battle with cancer. Jackie was born in Turtle Lake North Dakota to John and Catherine Freborg, the 4th of 9 children. She graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1948, and then attended Minot State Teachers College where she received a degree in...
Helen M. Erickson
Aug 10, 2021
Helen Marie Erickson was born January 7, 1925 and passed away at home on August 10, 2021 at the age of 96. Helen Haga was born in Bandon, Oregon to parents Howard and Lorene Haga. She also had to sisters, Katherine and Jean as well as a brother, Clyde. Helen married Clifford Erickson on May 11, 1946 in Portland Oregon....
Dale E. Tyson
Aug 9, 2021
Dale E Tyson, 90, of Hillsboro Oregon passed away on August 9, 2021 from prostate cancer. He was born July 1, 1931 in Hillsboro to the late Alfred and Georgena (Sticka) Tyson. He attended Forest Dale Grade School in Scoggins Valley and after the family moved to Hillsboro, Hillsboro High School. He graduated in 1949. He married Jo Anne Knox...
June Winnifred Erickson
Jul 18, 2021
On, Sunday, July 18, 2021, June Winnifred Erickson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother passed away at the age of 100. June was born on May 15th, 1921 in Morris, MN to Julius and Lizzie (Perry) Biksen. The Biksen family moved to Hillsboro, OR in the late 1930’s where June remained for the rest of her...
Merlene Helen Rogowski-Bacon
Jun 11, 2021
“A Country Girl at Heart” Merlene Helen Harding was born in Salem, Oregon on June 10, 1936 to Merlin and Helen Harding. She grew up on her Grandpa Archie and Grandma Ida’s farm in Pratum, Oregon. She enjoyed living in the country and working with the farm animals. One of her favorite stories to tell was how she carried the...
Ronald Merriel Bacon
May 28, 2021
“A Man of Many Talents” Ronald Merriel Bacon was born in Portland, Oregon on April 16, 1941 to Merriel R. and Veyonne (Gary) Bacon, where he attended Woodstock Grade School and Franklin High School. At a young age Ron showed artistic talent by creating drawings of airplanes and cars during class to his teachers dismay. He enjoyed a lifelong hobby...
Robert "Bob" F. Prohaska
May 21, 2021
Bob Prohaska, 78, a longtime resident of Vernonia, passed away peacefully in his home in the company of his caring family on May 21st, 2021 due to complications of dementia. Bob was born April 29, 1943 in Portland, OR, the son of the late Frank Prohaska and Lorraine (Leckington) Prohaska. He was raised in Bonny Slope, and attended Beaverton, and...
