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.
Roland Lee "Ron" Rothert
Feb 26, 2012
Roland "Ron" Lee Rothert April 30, 1921 - February 26, 2012 Ron passed quietly Sunday night at his home, holding the hand of his loving wife Patsy. Ron was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. He graduated from Hillsborough High School before going to work as a reporter for the Tampa Tribune. When World War II began he joined the...
Carolien Beijer
Feb 21, 2012
Carolien Beijer, a resident of the Portland community, passed peacefully in the morning of February 21, 2012 at the age of 90. She was born in Probolingo, Java, Indonesia on October 18, 1921 to Karel and Siri de Waal Malefijt. Viewing and Visitation will be held Saturday, February 25th from 9am to 3pm at Donelson~Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 West...
Deborah Lee Ramsey
Feb 20, 2012
A funeral service will be at 1:30 PM, Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Donelson~Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 W. Main St., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123. Interment will be at Fir Lawn Memorial Park in Hillsboro. Debbie passed away Feb. 20, 2012, in Portland, Oregon, after a sudden and brief illness. She was born in North Platte, Nebraska, August 16, 1953, to...
Samuel M. Austin
Feb 19, 2012
Sam passed away February 19, 2012, in Hillsboro, Oregon. He was born May 17, 1917, in Gladwin, Michigan, to Charles and Myrtle (Battees) Austin. He was the last surviving sibling of 7 children. Sam Moved with his family just after he was born to Yamhill County. They moved to Hillsboro in 1925 and he graduated from Hillsboro High School in...
Elna A. Peerenboom
Feb 13, 2012
Elna A. Peerenboom age 92 of Hillsboro died in a Beaverton Nursing home Feb. 13, 2012 Born Sept. 11, 1919 in Vaasa, Finland. Memorial Services planned for late spring. Complete obituary to be announced.
Hilda Jones
Feb 9, 2012
Hilda M. Jones, age 93, late of Beaverton, passed away Feb. 9, 2012. She was born Jan. 17, 1919, in Portland, Oregon. A full obituary will be published at a later date with memorial service information.
Lawrence L. Urbanski
Feb 6, 2012
Lawrence L. Urbanski, 67, a life long resident of Oregon, died unexpectedly Monday, February 6, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 3:00 PM at St. Edward Catholic Church in North Plains, Oregon. Larry was born January 13, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to the late Louis and Rose Babl Urbanski....
Alda L. Muhly
Feb 3, 2012
Alda L. Muhly age 89 of Hillsboro died in Hillsboro Feb. 3, 2012 She was born Feb. 1, 1923 in Hillsboro to Charles and Christina (Werre) Demmin. Alda was a life resident of the Cornelius area and a 1941 graduate of Hillsboro High School. She married Oscar Muhly Dec. 28, 1941 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Blooming. He preceded...
Helen White
Feb 1, 2012
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday February 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Fir Lawn Memorial Park. 1070 W. Main Street. Hillsboro.
Dwayne Calvin Peirce
Jan 31, 2012
Dwayne Calvin Peirce passed away January 31, 2012. He was born April 15, 1942, in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Wayne and Grace (Lorenz) Peirce. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm, Thursday, February 02, 2012, at Donelson-Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 W. Main St., Hillsboro, Oregon. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, February 3, 2012,...
Eileen Antoinette Sorensen
Jan 30, 2012
Eileen Antoinette (Moore) Sorensen died January 30, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. She was born to Joseph and Antoinette (Kersten) Moore of Roy, Oregon on February 15, 1923. The family operated Moore's General Merchandise in Roy until 1944, and then moved to Portland. In 1952 Eileen entered the Maryknoll Sisters, New York and was known as Sister Eileen Mary. She was...
Dorothy V. Crockett
Jan 27, 2012
Dorothy V. Crockett passed away January 27, 2012, in Hillsboro, Oregon. She was born in Burley, ID, March 8, 1922, to George and Bertha (Walker) Durfee. A memorial service will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Brogden Chapel, 282 NE 32nd Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97124. She was raised in...
Joseph Leo Bridges
Jan 21, 2012
Joseph Leo Bridges age 92 of Dilley died January 21 at Tuality Hospital in Hillsboro. He was born Oct. 31, 1919 in Arcadia, Nebraska to Iven & Virginia (Welty) Bridges. Also in the family were his brother Robert Bridges and sister Myrtle Thrush. The family moved to Multnomah City, Oregon in 1934 after Joseph finished the eighth grade. In 1935...
Patsy Chamness
Jan 19, 2012
Patsy Chamness, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012. Services will be held in California next week.
Clyde Ashe
Jan 16, 2012
Clyde Ashe, a resident of the Hillsboro community died Monday morning, January 16, 2012. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Donelson~Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 West Main St. Hillsboro. Graveside Services will follow in the Fir Lawn Memorial Park, Hillsboro. Survivors include his son, Michael and Debra Ashe.
Gladys Marvell Casey
Jan 15, 2012
Gladys passed away at her home with her family present on Sunday afternoon, January 15, 2012 in Forest Grove. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 24, 1917 to Olive and Charles Jones. She was part of a large family. In 1930, at 13 years old she moved with her family to Southern California. She married Floyd Casey in...
Gunnar Isaiah Brensdal
Jan 14, 2012
Gunnar Isaiah Brensdal, newborn son of Gary and Ericka Brensdal was born and died on January 14, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. Funeral Services will be held Friday January 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m in our chapel. Gunnar was due on February 6th, 2012. His family has been living in Oregon for the last fifteen years and in Beaverton for the...
Mary Ann Corrieri
Jan 10, 2012
Mary Ann Corrieri age 95 of Hillsboro died at home Jan. 10, 2012 She was born July 2, 1916 in Portland, OR. Mary had resided in Hillsboro for 80 years. Her working life had been spent at Tektronix for 25 years retiring in 1980. She also worked at Safeway and Birds Eye prior to Tek. She was a member of...
