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.
Billie Jean Herman
Jul 4, 2023
Billie Jean Herman, age 94, passed away July 4, 2023, in Hillsboro, Oregon. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when her children needed her. She had many friends and was a well-respected member of the community in Hillsboro. She was born on September 26, 1928, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to William and Altha (Rogers) Ward. She lived for...
Terri Lynn Cate
Jun 29, 2023
Hillsboro resident, Terri Lynn Cate, 67 passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Kaiser Westside in Hillsboro, OR. Terri was born March 2, 1956 to William Dalton & Mary Lou (Brown) Peters in Oakridge, OR. She had lived in San Francisco, CA and had worked for Pacific Bell Telephone Company until 1987. Terri became disabled as a paraplegic shortly after...
Fosteenia Eyvone Keenon
Jun 28, 2023
Fosteenia Eyvone (Arndt) Keenon affectionately known as Frosty, was born in Woods County, Oklahoma on April 29, 1931 to Leroy and Mamie (Taylor) Arndt. Her family moved to Oregon in 1941 and she met her future husband Richard when he returned home from WWII. They married in 1948, settled in Jordan Creek in a rustic cabin without electricity or indoor...
Marlene Dawn Jarrell
Jun 18, 2023
Marlene Dawn Jarrell—also affectionately known as Mol, Molly, and Josephine Cool, passed from this life on Jun 18th, 2023. Hilarious, ornery, generous, and opinionated—and quite the character--she made an impression on all she met. She loved: all kinds of music from Buxtehude to the Blues, a fine day on the river, a good plate of ribs, a well-told story, and...
Patty Rae Ottley
Jun 18, 2023
Patty Rae Younce Ottley, 84, passed away on June 18th, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona. Patty was born on November 16, 1938, in Tremonton, Utah, the daughter of Ralph and Edna Hess Younce. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Oregon, and attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she worked in the President’s Office. Later, she worked for...
Abelid Sarahi Verri
Jun 14, 2023
Abelid Sarahi Verri, attended her life's graduation on June 14th 2023 after her two year courageous and faith-filled battle with sarcoma. Sarahi was a strong fighter who defeated the life expectancy she was given and never stopped believing for her miracle. She is now free of pain in her heavenly home doing what she loved most, singing/worshiping her savior Jesus....
Debbie Davis
Jun 14, 2023
Aloha and former North Plains resident, Mrs. Debbie Davis, 62, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Providence St. Vincent in Portland, OR. Debbie was born September 24, 1960 to George Odell & Faye (Villarreal) Newman in Myrtle Point, Oregon. She graduated high school and had worked for Benchmark Electronics in Beaverton from 1989 until 2010. Debbie also worked at...
Denny Arthur Bishop
Jun 11, 2023
Longtime Portland, OR resident, Denny Arthur Bishop, 96, passed away, Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Guardian Angel One in Vancouver, WA. Denny was born July 4, 1926 to Arthur Sylvanus & Edna Elizabeth (Hollenbeck) Bishop in Hillsboro, OR. He graduated from Valsetz High School in 1944 and entered the US Army during WWII serving as a Field Artillery Staff Sergeant...
Roger Arlen Mccumber
Jun 3, 2023
Roger McCumber died peacefully on June 3, 2023. He was 79. Roger was born in LaGrande, Oregon on September 23, 1943, to Frank “Dick” McCumber and Hilda (Jones) McCumber. He spent his early years on the family ranch in Sparta, Oregon before moving to Baker City to start school in 1949. In 1950 the family moved to Mt Vernon, Oregon...
Dora Daisy Moor
May 29, 2023
Dora lived a beautiful life of 102 years, 4 months, and 29 days. Her life was filled with people who loved and adored her. Born on December 25, 1920, in Highwood, Illinois, Dora lived most of her life in Hillsboro, Oregon. She was happiest when she was with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her dogs. Dora was an expert gardener....
Patricia Ellen Tankersley
May 18, 2023
Longtime North Plains, Oregon resident, Patricia “Patsy” Tankersley, 75, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her home in North Plains, OR. Patsy was born July 21, 1947 to Jim Frank & Lavada (Fusher) Irby in Penrose, Arkansas. She moved to North Plains, OR in 1962 and worked as a farmer until retiring in the mid 1980’s. Patsy was...
Delpha Vera Whitlatch
May 15, 2023
Forest Grove resident, Delpha Vera Whitlatch, 99, passed away peacefully Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Jennings McCall Center in Forest Grove. Delpha was born January 12, 1924 to Timothy E. & Myrtle L. (Dryer) Crew in Swain, Newton County, Arkansas. She attended school until the 11th grade. Delpha and her husband Marion moved to Cornelius, OR in 1951, moving...
Chou Vang
May 11, 2023
It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of our father, Chou Vang (56), on May 11, 2023. Chou Vang was born on February 4, 1967, in Vientiane, Laos. He was the son of Khang Chue Vang and Plia Thao. In 1979, he and his family immigrated to the U.S. In 1984, he married Beckie Yiher Vang and...
Charles Gordon Marchesi
Apr 26, 2023
Longtime Hillsboro resident, Mr. Charles Gordon Marchesi, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Tuality Healthcare Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon. Charles was born October 5, 1946 to Charles & Jeanne (Martin) Marchesi in Washington, PA where he was raised. He graduated from Washington High School and furthered his education by obtaining a Bachelor’s degree at Wilmington College. Charles was...
Allan Ray Warrior
Apr 10, 2023
Allan Ray Warrior passed away 10 April 2023, of Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism. He was greatly loved, and is greatly missed. Born 18 November 1935 in Prescott, Iowa to Raymond Warrior and Crystal Peterson, Allan grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from North High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Omaha. He married...
George Adam Erhardt Jr.
Mar 24, 2023
Mr. George Adam Erhardt Jr. went to be with our Lord at the age of 82 on March 24, 2023, in Forest Grove, Oregon, after a courageous fight with Alzheimer's disease. His memorial service will be held at the Firlawn Memorial Park + Funeral on April 6, with viewing from 9-11, the funeral from 11-12, and the reception from 12-2....
Cheryl D Vaillancourt
Mar 8, 2023
Cheryl was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband Jim, daughters Aimee and Jessica, sons Dawson and Parker. She was preceded in death by her father Richard Smith. She was born in Santa Rosa, California June 12th,1965 and grew up in Blue Lake, California. After high school she moved to Redding Ca. with the family. From...
Leslie Ellen Seaton
Feb 24, 2023
Longtime Hillsboro resident. Mrs. Leslie Ellen Seaton, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Friday February 24, 2023 at the Hillsboro Medical Center in Hillsboro, Oregon. Leslie was born April 26, 1957, to Arthur Clinton & Ruth Ellen (Whipps) Morris in Los Angeles, California. She moved to Eugene, Oregon in 1966 and attended the Churchill High School in Eugene, Oregon graduating in...
