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.
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...
Richard Earl Soule
Feb 2, 2023
Lifelong Hillsboro resident, Richard “Dick” Earl Soule, 82, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at his home in Hillsboro. Richard was born March 19, 1940 to Robert Milo & Edith Lenore (Putnam) Soule in Hillsboro, Oregon. After growing up on the family walnut farm on Bald Peak, he entered the Army National Guard. Dick then went to start his 35...
Eugene R. Buelt
Jan 28, 2023
Longtime Hillsboro resident, Mr. Eugene R. Buelt, 92 passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, surrounded by family at his home in Hillsboro, Oregon. Eugene was born September 2, 1930, to Henry & Eulalia (Rotert) Buelt in Elgin, Nebraska. He entered the U.S. Army and had served in Korea until he was honorably discharged September 28, 1953. Eugene had moved to...
Donald Edward Brady
Jan 26, 2023
Donald Edward (Eddington) Brady passed away on January 26th in Hillsboro, Oregon at the age of 90. Donald was born May 11 1932 in McMinnville, Oregon to Edward Eddington and Charlotte Brady. He enlisted in the military which he dedicated his career to and during his time in the service he helped pioneer forensic photography in the Air Force. He...
Janet Sylva Swanson
Jan 24, 2023
Janet Sylva Osmundson was born on July 12, 1937 in Eugene, Oregon. The family moved to Algona, Iowa where her brother Johnny was born. From there, they took the train to Oregon City during WWII, then onto Forest Grove when Janet was 8. After a year in Forest Grove, the family moved to Walla Walla, Washington, Cannon Beach, and then...
Donald Arthur Sweet
Jan 19, 2023
Donald Arthur Sweet, loving husband, father, and granddad, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023, in Clackamas, Oregon, at the age of 87. An only child, Don was born in Vancouver, BC, Canada, on June 23, 1935, to Pauline and Art Sweet. Don grew up in Vancouver and earned the degree of Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British...
Rockford Raymond Naylor
Jan 14, 2023
Rockford Raymond Naylor, 73, passed away at his home in Forest Grove on January 14, 2023. Rockford, also known as Rocky, was born on July 22nd 1949 in Hillsboro, Oregon to Harvey Leon Naylor and Alice Grace Morrison. He had three brothers, James, Dick and Skip as well as four sisters, Darlene, Connie, Karen Sue and Patti. Rocky attended various...
James Oliver Robison
Jan 13, 2023
On Friday, January 13, 2023, James Oliver Robison Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 89, following a recent diagnosis of kidney cancer. “Jim” or “Senior” (as most called him) was loved and admired by many. A close friend referred to Jim as an “uncommon man of kindness, honor, great integrity and diplomacy—having the courage to stand and speak...
Donald Gene Helms
Jan 10, 2023
Donald Gene, ‘Bud’, ‘Old Don’ HELMS was born in Eugene, Oregon, on September 21, 1927, son of Edward Kenneth and Anna Evelyn Helms, Donald passed away at his home in Hillsboro Oregon, Tuesday, January 10th, 2023. Donald was lovingly nicknamed and called ‘Bud’ by family at a young age. In his final years, he would refer to himself as ‘Old...
Jewell Boland
Jan 6, 2023
Longtime Hillsboro, Oregon resident Jewell Boland, 89, passed away January 6, 2023 from COPD at the Tuality Healthcare Hospital in Hillsboro, OR. Jewell was born March 10, 1933 to Joe E. & Goldie (Martin) Johnson in Elaine, Arkansas. She attended school until the 8th grade. Jewell married Dale S. Pierce in 1951 in Brooks, OR Jewell was taught early on...
