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.
Juanita Vivian Rocha
Feb 22, 2017
Juanita Vivian Rocha Juanita Vivian Rocha, a resident of Dallas, Oregon died on February 22, 2017 in Salem. She was 84 years of age. Juanita was born on July 13, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota and was the daughter of John and Melda (Lafferty) Schweitzer. On November 27, 1948, she married Jose Cardoza Rocha (Joe) in Phoenix, Arizona and they...
Charles Cushing Doyle
Feb 12, 2017
Charles Cushing Doyle Jr. Charles Cushing Doyle Jr., a resident of Hillsboro, OR, died on February 12, 2017 in Beaveton. He was 79 years of age. Chuck was born on July 13, 1937 in Bremerton, Washington and was the son of Charles and Daisy (Tyler) Doyle. He attended school in Bremerton, Washington and at age 17; he quit school and...
Maxine Molly Newton
Feb 11, 2017
Maxine Molly Newton Maxine Molly Newton, a resident of McMinnville, died on February 11, 2017 in McMinnville. She was 90 years of age. Maxine was born on October 24, 1926 in Walla Walla, Washington and was the daughter of Otto and Clara (Beringer) Mang. She graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1945 and in 1946 married Wilber Spohn. They...
Lawrence John Babcock
Feb 10, 2017
Lawrence John Babcock Lawrence John Babcock, a resident of Hillsboro, passed away February 10, 2017 in Portland. He was 88 years of age. Larry was born on March 28, 1928 in Milwaukie, Oregon and was the son of John and Caroline (Leibrock) Babcock. He spent his younger years in Milwaukie and graduated from the old Hillsboro High School where he...
Patricia J. Vanoudenhaegen
Feb 10, 2017
Patricia Jean Vanoudenhaegen, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, wife, sister, "mother to others", aunt and dear friend passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017. She was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, on March 10, 1925 to the late Harold and Lois Guernsey. She received her degree in nursing in 1944 and moved to Oregon in 1952 where she made...
Clifford E. Studebaker
Feb 7, 2017
Clifford Eugene Studebaker Clifford Eugene Studebaker, a resident of Hillsboro, Oregon, died on February 7, 2017 in Hillsboro. He was 92 years of age. Cliff was born on May 31, 1924 in Havana, Arkansas and was the son of George and Ethel (Rogers) Studebaker. He grew-up in Washington County and attended Banks High School. In 1943, Cliff enlisted into the...
David L. Nielsen
Jan 30, 2017
David Nielsen 1955 - 2017 Dave Nielsen was born in Bayshore, NY to Frank and Pearl (Provost) Nielsen. He was the third of four children: younger brother of Suzanne and Frank, older brother to Peggy. He spent his early years in North Babylon, NY, and attended Weeks Road Elementary School before his father loaded up the entire family and relocated...
Gwendolyn Grace Swope
Jan 30, 2017
Grace Swope, 88, of Portland, OR died peacefully in her home at Raleigh Hills Enhanced Care Unit on January 30, 2017. Born in Butler, PA on July 1, 1928 she was the daughter of Robert and Catherine Colley. She graduated from Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. She married Neil C. Swope in 1952. They celebrated 58 years...
Grace I Hiser
Jan 23, 2017
Grace I Hiser 1/10/26-1/123/17 Grace was 91 yrs old, born in Baltimore, MD married a military man (Marine) resided in Ridgecrest, CA for 58 years, moved up to Hillsboro OR in 2013. Passed away peacefully on Jan 23. She is survived by her children, Victoria Register, California, Patricia Willis, Kansas, Deborah Boyer, Oregon ,Bud Hiser, California, Kathleen Baron, So Carolina,...
Carol Jean Shults
Jan 19, 2017
Private cremation has been held. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Myron Lee Broussard
Jan 17, 2017
Private cremation has been held. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Harold T. Kleve
Jan 15, 2017
Harold T. Kleve age 82, passed away on January 15, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on February 4, 2017 at Donelson Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel . Reception to follow at the Odd Fellows Hall, 267 East Main St, Hillsboro . Harold was born August 7, 1934 on his grandmother's farm in Molalla, OR. Number 9...
Mattie Irene Maslen
Jan 13, 2017
Hillsboro - Mattie Irene Thompson Maslen went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2017. She was born at home on February 19, 1924 in Stevensville, Montana to Thomas Albert and Hattie May Young Thompson. In 1928 when she was the age of 4, her family moved to Thorp, Washington, and then later to Kennewick, Washington. In 1931 the...
Ronald Keith Coolidge
Jan 13, 2017
Ronald Keith Coolidge Ronald Keith Coolidge, a resident of McMinnville, Oregon died on January 13, 2017 in Portland. He was 35 years of age. Ronnie was born on December 9, 1981 in Hillsboro, Oregon and was the son of Brian McGauvran and Frances Coolidge. He grew up in Cherry Grove where he was a part of the "Cherry Grove Posse"...
Gary D. Hewitt
Jan 9, 2017
Gary D. Hewitt February 6, 1945 - January 9, 2017 Gary was born on February 9, 1945, in Albany, Oregon. His family settled in Sweet Home where he graduated from high school. Following high school, he attended and graduated from Oregon State University, and then went on to serve our country in the United States Air Force. Gary's chosen career...
