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.
Sunny Anne Kaiser
Oct 6, 2011
Sunny Anne Aleshire Kaiser, 39, died Oct. 6, 2011, at St. Vincent Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 10, 1972, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Dan and Jody Aleshire. The family moved back to Oregon in 1973 where she spent her childhood. A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Sonrise...
Kenneth R Wheelock
Sep 29, 2011
Kenneth R. Wheelock, a man of integrity, true to his word, a caring and generous father and friend passed away on Thursday, September 29th, after suffering a massive stroke. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 4th from 3 pm to 7:30 pm at the Donelson-Fir Lawn Memorial Center in Hillsboro. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday...
Bertha Benson
Sep 28, 2011
VANCOUVER, Wash. - Bertha L. Benson, 103, died at home. She was born in Orville, Calif., and spent her early life in Ft. Klamath and Central Point, Ore. She graduated from Central Point High School. She married Rafael Benson in 1930 in Albany. She resided in Hillsboro from 1942 until moving to Vancouver three years ago. She was a member...
Doreen Ledford
Sep 24, 2011
Memorial Service will be held on Friday September 30, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in our chapel.
Everett Charles Davidson
Sep 23, 2011
Everett Charles Davidson, 69, of Salem, OR died Friday, September 23, 2011 after an 11-year battle with cancer. Everett was born January 7, 1942 in Peterburough, New Hampshire, the son of Ella and Henry Davidson. He moved with his family to Oregon and settled in Banks where he graduated from high school in 1960. He married Carol Simantel on November...
Vivian Marie Grund
Sep 22, 2011
Vivian Marie Wheelock was born April 6, 1933 to Dan and Ethel Wheelock in Birchdale, MN. She passed away peacefully at home in Hillsboro, Oregon on Sept. 22nd, 2011 from cancer. Vivian grew up in Birchdale and attended grade school at Birchdale and Border, MN. Vivian attended Indus High School for 3 years. Her mother and she then moved to...
Henry Joseph Bishop
Sep 20, 2011
Henry J. Bishop Jr., age 88, passed away on September 20, 2011, at The Springs Assisted Living Center located in Hillsboro, Oregon. Henry was born in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Henry & Rosa (Killian) Bishop on February 6, 1923. He was raised in Helvetia on the family farm. He married Ellen J. Bernards in 1954 and had two daughters and two...
Cleo Binkerd
Sep 17, 2011
Cleo Baker was born August 25, 1918 in Lynch, Nebraska. She was married September 5, 1935 to her soul mate, Marshall Binkerd, also of Lynch. She taught school in a one-room school house for a year before having her first child, Dennis. In 1937, Marshall's work as a baker took the family to South Dakota. While there they watched as...
Neoma Irene "Nellie" Tilford
Sep 14, 2011
Neoma "Aunt Nellie" Tilford was born in Busch, Arkansas to Berl and Ruby Parker Huffman. She grew up there with her 5 siblings. Marrying James "Uncle Gib" Gilbert Tilford on July 29, 1942 the two set out west. Many towns and jobs later, they located themselves in Washington County and in 1964 bought their home in Hillsboro. It was there...
Shirley Thompson
Aug 22, 2011
Shirley was born in Ragan, Neb., to Clifford and Fern Hawkinson. The family moved to Oregon and she was a graduate of Hillsboro High School. She married Clifford "Harvey" Thompson in 1956. She worked for Tektronix and enjoyed time with family and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey. She is survived by her son Clifford (Ruth)...
Mary Jane Loar
Aug 21, 2011
Mary Loar went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2011. Mary is survived by her three children, Connie (Michael) Volk of Tigard, OR, Howard (Ricki) Loar of Palatine IL, and Sharon (Mark) Jose of Hillsboro, OR. She also leaves 2 Grandchildren and a Great Grandchild. Mary was born in Ross Wyoming and was the 2nd oldest...
Pauline Benge
Aug 21, 2011
Pauline Benge age 91 of North Plains died at home Aug. 21, 2011 Born March 5, 1920 in Portland, OR. Survivors are, son Kenneth Benge, daughter Betty Diane Woll, 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson - Austin Woll. Private Committal will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in McMinnville.
Richard Smith
Aug 19, 2011
Richard Smith age 85 of Beaverton died at home Aug. 19, 2011 Born Apr. 9, 1926 in Winfield, Kansas. Hillsboro area resident for 80 years. Married Janet Devlaeminck May 6, 1972. He was a farmer, truck driver and worked mainly in forestry maintaining trails. Member of Washington Co. Westerners Horse Club, Oregon Equestrian Trails, Shenandoah Riders 4H Club. Survivors are,...
Anselmo M. Reyes
Aug 19, 2011
Anselmo M. Reyes age 77 of Forest Grove died in Longview, WA Aug. 19, 2011 Born Apr. 21, 1934 in Carrizo Springs, Texas. Forest Grove resident since 1963. Anselmo worked for Gunderson Manufacturing in Portland for 15 years retiring in the early 90's. Preceded in death by wife Petra Perez in 1995. His hobby was welding. Survivors are, sons Anselmo...
Audrene Lambeth
Aug 16, 2011
Audrene (Cooper) Lambeth passed away at her home in Hood River, Ore., on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, with her daughter and son holding her hands. She was dearly loved by her daughter, Merrilee Cooper; son, Steve (Margie) Cooper; brother, Fred (Clarene) Hample; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Audrene was born on Feb. 21, 1926, in Oaks, North Dakota. She was...
