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.
Kenneth Lee Felton
Mar 21, 2016
Kenneth Lee Felton September 22, 1942-March 21, 2016 Ken was born in Hillsboro, Oregon September 22, 1942 to Ray and Martha Felton. He went to be with his Savior Jesus on the morning on March 21, 2016 with his wife Darline by his side. Ken was known for his friendly smile, his love of his family, and his enjoyment of...
Allen Eugene George
Mar 19, 2016
In the early hours of March 19, 2016, Allen Eugene George passed away unexpectedly while on vacation in Bend, Oregon after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 73. Allen was born in Windsor Colorado on January 24, 1943 to Clifford Finus George and Elizabeth Schwartzkopf. He was the second of their four sons, including older brother Claron, and younger...
Ruben F. Talavera
Mar 17, 2016
Ruben Firro Talavera was born August 19, 1937 to Juan Talavera and Enriquetta Talavera in Fort Davis, Texas. He grew up in the surrounding area, where he became an experienced carpenter. He married the love of his life, Socorro Silvas on May 18, 1958. They lived in Monhans, Texas. In 1970, Ruben and Socorro moved to Oregon, where they would...
Jaime Garcia
Mar 11, 2016
Jaime Garcia Sr. Born on November 6, 1956 in Harlingen, Texas and died on March 11, 2016 in Hillsboro, Oregon. Jaime came to Oregon at the age of eleven with his parents. He attended Brookwood Elementary and Hillsboro High School in the State of Oregon. He worked in Lumber mills in Oregon and Washington. He died with all his brothers,...
Jewell M. Asay
Mar 9, 2016
Jewell Marie Asay passed away March 9, 2016 at the Hawthorne House in Forest Grove, Oregon. She was born on September 11, 1922 in Superior, Wisconsin to William and Norma Wilson. The family moved to Portland, Oregon in 1937 and completed her education at Grant High School. She married Hal Asay in 1942 and they had three daughters. They spent...
Linda Patrice Morgan
Mar 9, 2016
Linda P Morgan (McGauvran) January 27, 1958 - March 9, 2016 Linda Morgan, age 58, passed away on March 9, 2016 with her family by her side. Linda was born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to George and Edna (Ullyot) McGauvran. She spent most of her life in the Hillsboro and Forest Grove area. Linda was a very giving person, always there...
Mildred Amelia Engeldinger
Mar 7, 2016
With sad hearts, we said goodbye to our mother, Mildred Read Engeldinger on March 7, 2016. She was born June 12, 1927 and grew up in the Rose City neighborhood of Portland. She graduated from Marylhurst College in 1949 with a degree in elementary education. Her love of books and learning allowed her to practice her passion, teaching children how...
Marian Heinrich
Mar 4, 2016
Marian E. Heinrich age 88, passed away peacefully at her at her home in Salem Oregon, surrounded by her family on Friday, March 4, 2016. Marian was born August 16, 1927 to Emil and Carrie (Geisert) Rogahn in Scottsbluff NE. On August 16, 1941 Marian and her family arrived in Hillsboro Oregon. She graduated from from Hilhi in 1945. Marian...
Marti Foster
Mar 4, 2016
Private cremation has been held. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Patricia Strohm
Mar 2, 2016
Patricia (Patti) Faye Strohm, age 68, a longtime Hillsboro resident and Oregonian, died unexpectedly on March 2, 2016. The youngest of three children, Patti was born to Faye and Hercial Jones on October 15, 1947. Patti was born in La Grande and grew up in Wallowa, Oregon. She attended Eastern Oregon State College. In 1966, Patti married Michael Strohm. They...
Helen J. Rogers
Feb 5, 2016
Helen Josephine Vandehey Rogers Helen was born at the farm house on Feb 20th 1925 to Ray and Nellie Vandehey of Kansas city Oregon. She was the sister to Maurice, Ruth, Ralph, Marion and Joan. Helen also had a twin named Harold who passed away after birth. Helen grew up on a dairy farm but she was not too fond...
April Leeson
Feb 3, 2016
April Leeson, 67 April Darlene Leeson, 67, of Hillsboro, passed away on February 3rd, 2016. Private services will be held in Newport, Oregon at a time to be determined. April was born in Portland, Oregon to Verta Rainwater on April 22nd, 1948. She went to Forest Grove High School in Forest Grove, Oregon and graduated in 1966. She went on...
Alford "Al" Jerde
Feb 2, 2016
Alford "Al" Jerde August 1, 1923 to February 2, 2016 Alford Maynard Jerde was born Aug. 1, 1923 to Andrew & Minda Jerde of Sisseton South Dakota. Our dad grew up in Sisseton South Dakota. His family faced many struggles, but "family" was always the strength of their existence. Dad's family lived in multiple residences both in Sisseton and on...
John Fredrick Crockett
Jan 29, 2016
John Crockett, known as "Bus" to his family, was born Nov. 12, 1919, in Rock Creek, Idaho. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Durfee Crockett. John passed away Jan. 29, 2016, in Hillsboro where he had lived since 1954. He is survived by his children, Linda Wilson, Steven Crockett, Karen Farhat and Janet Frese; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren....
