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.
Mercedes Carter
Nov 24, 2012
Mercedes R. "Mercie" Carter age 96 of Hillsboro died Nov. 24, 2012. She had resided in Hillsboro since 1962. On Dec. 24, 1943 she married Russell Carter while he was stationed with the Army Air Corps in Puerto Rico. He preceded her in death in 2000. She was a cafeteria worker with David Hill Elementary and Evergreen Jr, High in...
Ray Allen
Nov 24, 2012
Allen, Rayford Wayne 72. July 2, 1941 November 24th 2012 passed away peacefully with loved ones at his side. Ray was born in Hardin Oklahoma and spent his younger adult years traveling around the Midwest working on the oilfields. He eventually moved to Mist, Oregon with his family in 1985 and worked at the mill and as a ranch hand....
Frank K. Lam
Nov 20, 2012
Frank K. Lam, age 72, passed away on Nov. 20. A Hillsboro resident since 1972, Frank was an entrepreneur that also owned Dragon Fountain Restaurant for 33 years starting July 4, 1972. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Teresa Lam; son Franklin Lam; daughters Felicia Lam, Forence Bigsby, Finama Lam, Fordria Lam and Francine Lam; brothers Harry Fong, Peter...
Wanda A. Grant
Nov 20, 2012
Wanda Alvora Grant was born May 18, 1925 to Aurora and Raymond T. Keener in El Reno, Oklahoma. Wanda was the youngest of three daughters and the family later moved to San Diego County, California where they resided in National City. She graduated from Sweetwater Union High School in 1942. In 1945, she married the love of her life Kenneth...
Lanny Ray Jacobsen
Nov 19, 2012
Lanny Ray Jacobsen was born in Yakima, Washington on January 23, 1969 to Valdee and Kenneth Jacobsen. Lanny attended schools in Selah, Spokane, and Pasco, Washington. After graduation from high school. Lanny enlisted in the US Army, where he served two, consecutive tours of duty along the Demilitarized Zone in Korea. After discharge from the US Army, Lanny returned to...
Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Besson
Nov 11, 2012
Woodrow Wilson Besson passed peacefully at Cornell Estates on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2012. Woody was born in Duluth, MN, and raised in Two Harbors, MN. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Woody was married to Phyllis Besson for 46 years,. They enjoyed traveling and took many trips together until her death in 1986.They had 4 children, 6...
Bernice Margaret Mathiesen
Nov 6, 2012
Mathiesen, Bernice Margaret 94 Sept. 15, 1918 Nov. 06, 2012 Bernice Mathiesen, age 94, late of Banks, passed away Nov. 6, 2012, in Hillsboro. She was born Sept. 15, 1918, in Forest Grove to Wilbur and Theresa Dillon. She was raised in Hillsboro until marriage. Bernice married Nicolai Mathiesen Oct. 16, 1938. They enjoyed 71 years together living at Mountaindale...
Johnnie Mae Angell
Oct 31, 2012
Johnnie Mae Angell, 89, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2012 in Scappoose, Oregon. She was born in Ravenden, Arkansas, on January 28, 1923, Johnnie traveled to Oregon with her mother Francis P. Wilkerson, early in life. While attending a two room school in Lakeside, Oregon, Johnnie met Russell W. Angell whom she married in 1944. A year later they...
Kay Daniel Ketchum
Oct 28, 2012
Ketchum, Kay Daniel 76 May 24, 1936 Oct. 28, 2012 Kay went to be with his Lord Oct. 28 with family around him. Celebration of life will be held 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Donelson-Fir Lawn Memorial Ctr., 1070 W. Main St., Hillsboro. Burial has taken place. Kay is survived by his wife, Marlis, celebration 59 years of marriage this...
Shirley Ann Martin
Oct 28, 2012
Shirley Ann Martin passed away at home Oct. 28. She is survived by her husband, Ernie; daughter Tamera; grandson, Caine; granddaughter, Katie; sister, Kathleen; and brothers, Robert, Jr. and Michael. A memorial reception will be held Monday, Nov. 5, 11 a. m. at the LDS Church, 848 SW 206th, Aloha. She will never be forgotten especially for her love of...
Riley B. Brewer
Oct 26, 2012
Riley B. Brewer, 81 of Forest Grove died at home Oct. 26. Survived by wife Mary, daughters Cindy Maudlin and Colleen Pascuzzi, sister Mollie Blevins, granddaughters Courtney Webster and Brooke Brotherton and great grandchildren Aedan and Samantha Webster. Riley was a graduate of Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City and Spartan School of Aeronautics. He married Mary Acosta in...
Wanda A. Grant
Oct 20, 2012
Wanda Alvora Grant was born May 18, 1925 to Aurora and Raymond T. Keener in El Reno, Oklahoma. Wanda was the youngest of three daughters and the family later moved to San Diego County, California where they resided in National City. She graduated from Sweetwater Union High School in 1942. In 1945, she married the love of her life Kenneth...
Leonard Edward Thompson
Oct 19, 2012
Private cremation has been held. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Reta Dissen
Oct 16, 2012
Reta Pauline Dissen passed away October 16, 2012 in her home by the side of her loving husband, John. Reta, the oldest daughter of Charles and Olive Tanner, was born on the last day of the year in 1934 in Springfield, Illinois. She had one sister, Wanda Volz, and one brother Stanley, who are both still living in Springfield. She...
Christian W. Rehkopf
Oct 13, 2012
Christian W. Rehkopf passed away on October 13, 2012. in Hillsboro, OR. He was born April 19, 1936, to Christian W. and Lillie W. Rehkopf in Longview, Washington. His early years were in Rainier, OR until the early sixties when he moved to the San Francisco, CA area where he worked for the San Francisco Chronicle for 25 plus years...
Isidora Osburn
Oct 13, 2012
A service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in our chapel. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Eva L. Contreras
Oct 11, 2012
Contreras, Eva L. 87 June 03, 1925 Oct. 10, 2012 Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 475 SE Third Ave. in Hillsboro. Viewing, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at Donelson-Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 W. Main in Hillsboro. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
