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.
Gloria M. Ferguson
Mar 11, 2019
Gloria M. Houck was born May 26, 1929 in Portland, OR to Captain Arland M. Houck, USN Ret., and Marimae Smith Houck. She joined an older sister, Marland. The family later moved to Seattle. Gloria attended Magnolia Grade School and Queen Anne High School. In the Fall of 1947 she moved to Corvallis, OR to attend Oregon State, where she...
Barbara "Bobbie" F. Godfrey
Mar 3, 2019
Barbara (Bobbie) Flo Godfrey, 83, died Sunday March 3, 2019 in Hillsboro, Oregon. Bobbie was born November 14, 1935 in Bismarck N. Dakota to Ivan and L. Pearl Hoy. With Bobbie and her sister, Patricia, the family moved west settling briefly in San Francisco. Her father having found good business prospects in Oregon, drove the young family north, over the...
Andrew Huff
Feb 16, 2019
Andrew (Andy) Huff was born on April 14th, 1924 in Heppner, Oregon. He was the 5th of 10 children. He joined the US Navy on October 3rd, 1941. He served during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He retired May 31st, 1962 as a Master Chief. Upon retiring he went to work at the Hillsboro Post Office and retired after 20...
Richard James Pesek
Feb 15, 2019
Richard (Dick) James Pesek, 89, formerly of Rapid City, SD, died Friday, February 15th, 2019 in Hillsboro, Oregon. Born July 27, 1929, he was the son of Adolph G Pesek and Christina K Hruska in Mellette County, South Dakota. He was raised in Rapid City, SD and graduated from Rapid Central School in 1947. Then met the love of his...
Wesley Arlin Seeley
Jan 27, 2019
On Sunday January 27, 2019 Wesley Arlin Seeley of Gaston Oregon, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 59. Wesley was born in Hood River, Oregon on September 17, 1959 to Richard A. Seeley and June L. Jennings. He was known for his kind and gentle manner, his unconditional love, infectious smile and compassionate spirit. Wesley...
Lois Elaine Logue
Jan 27, 2019
Lois Elaine Logue August 15, 1923 to January 27, 2019 Lois succumbed to congestive heart failure and died peacefully at home in her sleep. She had been diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Edwin Dwight Logue. She is survived by her son, Ken and his wife Teresa,...
Karen L. Gainey
Jan 27, 2019
Karen L. Gainey, age 66, passed away peacefully in Forest Grove, Oregon on January 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. Karen was born in Walla Walla, Washington to Harry and Illene (Johnson) Shaffer. Her parents later moved to the Oregon City, Oregon area where they raised Karen and her three siblings. She attended Jennings Lodge Grade School where many lifelong...
Patricia Lynn Verbin
Jan 9, 2019
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Richard G. Koch
Jan 9, 2019
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Veronica Lucy Scouler
Jan 9, 2019
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Robert Frederick Holznagel
Dec 17, 2018
Robert F. Holznagel Feb. 17, 1928 – Dec. 17, 2018 Robert Frederick Holznagel died Monday, Dec. 17, at his home in Forest Grove, Oregon. His wife of 64 years, Ruth Courtright Holznagel, was at his side. He was 90 years old. Bob was born in Hillsboro on Feb. 17, 1928, the eldest of three children of Frederick C. Holznagel and...
Kenneth Gene Hext
Dec 11, 2018
Kenneth Gene Hext - On December 11, 2018 at 12:04 PM Ken was surrounded by his loved ones as he entered the Kingdom. Ken was born on June 28, 1935 in Belen, New Mexico to Deward John Hext and Stella Lavina Pulliam Hext. At the age of 9 years Ken moved North with his family to Oregon eventually settling in...
Juliana Sahlfeld Waibel
Nov 28, 2018
Juliana C. Waibel January 27, 1923 - November 28, 2018 Juliana Cecilia Sahlfeld was born January 27, 1923 to August and Elizabeth Sahlfeld at the family farm on Minter Bridge Road south of Hillsboro, the youngest of 8 children. She graduated from St. Matthew’s Grade School and Hillsboro High School in 1940. After some courses of business school she worked...
Jeanette Marlene Anderson
Nov 26, 2018
JEANETTE MARLENE ANDERSON 1933-2018 Jeanette Marlene Wendling was born October 18, 1933, in Lewiston, ID, the second daughter born to Rev. Otto J. and Lydia Wendling. The family moved to Forest Grove, Oregon and Jeanette graduated from Forest Grove High School in 1951. She met Clarence G. "Andy" Anderson through a close high school friend and they were married on...
Carlos Guerra
Nov 8, 2018
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Vernon Edward Lamb
Nov 3, 2018
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Leroy Larry Brown
Oct 19, 2018
LeRoy Larry Brown Born November 1940 passed away on October 19th 2018 at OHSU Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 77. Larry was born to Ernest L. and Ida E. (Williams) Brown on November 20th 1940, in North Platte, Nebraska. He was their only child together but he had an older half brother and sister, Jack W. Riddell and...
Mabel Lela Glosenger
Oct 12, 2018
Mabel Lela Henshaw Glosenger passed away October 12, 2018. She left this earth to be with her Lord and loved ones. She was born January 5, 1926 on an island in the middle of the Snake River as her parents were ferrying between Idaho and Oregon. She was raised on a farm. During World War II, she worked at the...
Paul Gallaway
Oct 9, 2018
PAUL GALLAWAY Born: January 5, 1933 in Texas. Died: October 9, 2018 in Hillsboro Oregon at the age of 85, after a brief struggle with cancer. Paul was the son of John M. and Dessie M. (Bangs) Gallaway. Of the six children, Paul was the fourth. The 5 oldest were sons and the youngest child was a daughter. Paul’s early...
Russell Dusky
Sep 22, 2018
Russell was born in Temple, Texas December 3, 1926, and went home to be with his Lord September 22, 2018. Russ was not afraid of hard work and challenges and met a lot of both during his lifetime. His childhood years were spent in Missouri along with his 8 brothers and sisters. When he was 16 he left home and...
