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.
Helen J. Hurley
Jan 28, 2016
Helen J Hurley was born April 10, 1914 in Omro, Wisconsin and passed away on January 28, 2016 in Hillsboro, Oregon. She was the last remaining child of Levi and Mavin Brunson. She married Otis Hurley Jr. in 1941. She was a teacher and helped farm with her husband in the San Diego area of California. She had been a...
Glenn Randall Sharp
Jan 17, 2016
Glenn Randall Sharp Born in Toledo, Oregon Nov. 17, 1930 to Ora (Orrie) Richard Sharp and Mary Ellen (Gray) Sharp. Sister Violet Ruth Sharp; brothers Harold Richard Sharp, Robert Fayne Sharp, Dale St. Clair Sharp, Kenneth Marvin Sharp and one unnamed still born in 1936. Lived near Elk City, Oregon until the summer of 1942. Attended Elk City Grade School,...
Cecilia A. Carroll
Jan 14, 2016
Cecilia "Ces" Carroll passed away Jan. 14, 2016, after a short but courageous battle with leukemia. She was born Oct. 4, 1934 in Crane, the middle daughter of Ina (Cronin) and James McDonnell. She was raised in Harney County, and received her bachelor's degree in education from Eastern Oregon College of Education in 1956. Ces then earned her master's degree...
Perry J. Dickey
Jan 8, 2016
Perry J. Dickey passed away suddenly on January 8, 2016. He was born on May 14, 1942 in Worthington, MN. He was raised in the Portland area, spent 4 years in the Navy and lived in California for several years. He returned to Aloha, OR a few years ago. Perry enjoyed gardening, fishing & hunting. He worked as an auto...
Herbert Moore
Jan 5, 2016
Herbert Len Moore died on January 5, 2016, at the age of 92, his hand being held by his wife of 72 years and surrounded by family. He was born June 19, 1923 in New Albany, Indiana. His parents were Edward F. Moore and Ruby Goss Moore. Herb was the second of their eleven children. He moved to Oregon and...
Carol Waterman
Jan 4, 2016
Carol Evonne Ewing (Waterman) was born on April 3, 1944 in Forest Grove, Oregon to Denzil and Velma Ewing. She attended Dilley Elementary School and Forest Grove High School, graduating in 1962. Carol married Fred Waterman on May 4, 1963 in her parents' home in Dilley. The newlyweds settled in Hillsboro, Oregon for a brief time before relocating to Forest...
Thelma Hartsock
Dec 13, 2015
Thelma (Fitzgerald) Hartsock March 4, 1907-December 13, 2015 Thelma Dean (Fitzgerald) Hartsock died Sunday, December 13, of natural causes at the age of 108 years, nine months, and nine days. She was born march 4, 1907 to Ilas "Lee" Evans and Annabelle Kilgore Evans in Goldendale, Washington. When she was 2, they moved to La Center. In 1911, when she...
James Truman Birkel
Dec 3, 2015
JAMES TRUMAN BIRKEL February 17, 1938 - December 3, 2015 Jim passed away peacefully at his home in North Plains, Oregon surrounded by his loving family. Born in Portland, Oregon to parents Peter & Theresia Janisch Birkel. Jim grew up in the upper Dixie Mountain Area of North Plains, Oregon. He was the youngest of five brothers. Jim thoroughly enjoyed...
Francis Xavier Brungard
Nov 28, 2015
Francis Xavier Brungard, born August 2, 1930 - died November 28, 2015. Francis' parents were John Brungard and Kreszenz Kerscher, who decided to migrate from the French/German "Elzas" region to the US back in 1931. During their initial visit to the USA prior to the family's permanent relocation, Francis was born onboard the French ship liner "Ile de France", returning...
James T. Cuthbert
Nov 27, 2015
James T. Cuthbert, Jr. January 22, 1958 - November 27, 2015 Born in Bend, Oregon January 22, 1958, passed away 3 weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife, Denise A. Cuthbert, 3 stepchildren: Andrew Smith, Heather Kelsey, and Brandon Knight, granddaughter Evelyn Rose, son in-law Mark Kelsey, his mother: Francine, his sister Laurie (Tauscher),...
