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.
Dayton Eugene Swartwood
May 17, 2016
Dayton Eugene (Gene) Swartwood died at the age of 86 on May 17, 2016 at his home in Cornelius, Oregon. He was born on Sept. 27, 1929 in Parker, Kansas, the son of John M. and Lillie (Measner) Swartwood. His parents moved to Oregon when he and his older brother John Jr. were very young and he grew up mostly...
Gary Kelsay
May 16, 2016
Kelsay: Gary Phillip passed away May 16, 2016 at his home in Hillsboro, Ore surrounded by family and loved ones, after a long and brave battle with ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Gary was born in Anaheim, CA on December 24, 1940 to James and Elloise Kelsay. At a young age, due to his father's occupation, he moved...
Charles F. Johnson
May 14, 2016
Charles Johnson, born August 21, 1942, passed away on May 14, 2016 after a nearly 2 year battle with heart disease. He is survived by his loving wife, DJ Johnson and their 4 children Kerri, Cory, Kimie, and Cosmine. Charles and DJ met in 1966 at his cousin's wedding and married in July of 1967. Their first child, Kerri is...
David Henry Miller
May 13, 2016
David Henry Miller Born: January 24, 1958 Died: May 13, 2016 David was born on January 24, 1958 in Englewood, CA. He was one of four children born to Roy and Colleen (Kaiser) Miller SR. He was raised in South Gate CA and attended school at South Gate High School graduating with the Class of 1977. David met his future...
Sandra Lee Jones
May 10, 2016
Sandra Lee Jones was born to Benjamin Franklin Freeman and Bonnie June Spears in Portland, Oregon March 9, 1953. She attended school in Seaside, Oregon. She spent much of her career in purchasing, bookkeeping, and administration in industries including automotive and heavy equipment, construction, healthcare and flight business operations. She spent many years with Damerow Ford, Baker Rock Crushing company,...
Duane Lyle Crane
May 9, 2016
We gather today to honor Duane Lyle Crane, husband, father, and beloved "Papa" to so many. Duane was born in Newell, South Dakota on October 23, 1934. He lived in Newell until he was 14 years old when the family packed up and moved to Portland, Oregon. He joined the military when he was just 17 years old and served...
Frances R. Sonnenberg
Apr 28, 2016
Frances R. Sonnenberg ne Gammill died peacefully at her adult foster home surrounded by her family on April 28, 2016 in Beaverton, Oregon at the age of 92. Frances is survived by her children, Phillips Sonnenberg (Robbie) of San Antonio Texas and Karl Sonnenberg (Barbara) of Beaverton Oregon; siblings, Joan Alexander (R.E.) of Tullahoma Tennessee and Dr. James Gammill of...
Carol J. Wilkins
Apr 26, 2016
Carol J. Wilkins Passed away peacefully from complications related to Alzheimer's on April 26, 2016 at her home in Milwaukie Oregon, she was 77 years old. Carol, born May 26th 1938 in Kansas City Missouri, survived by Son Marten Wilkins with wife Cindy and Daughter Cynthia Wilkins all of Milwaukie. 3 Grandchildren, Travis Wilkins with wife Sadie of Beaverton, Danielle...
William Lee Siebert
Mar 31, 2016
William Lee Siebert (Wild Bill), born March 27, 1927 in Monmouth, Kansas, passed peacefully on March 31, 2016, (89 years and 4 days). He moved from Kansas in 1961 with his wife Myrna and Their four sons, to SW 185th Ave, Aloha, Oregon, where the boys grew up. He was a professional mechanic and when he retired, he cut, split...
