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.
Douglas Leroy Prouty
May 5, 2011
Doug passed away May 5, 2011, at a Newberg hospital. He was born December 2, 1927, in Isabel, South Dakota, to Robert and Fern Prouty. A private family service will be held. Doug moved to California at a young age with his family and graduated from Alameda High School in 1944. He moved to Oregon in 1945. He married Mary...
Dale Albert Busch
May 4, 2011
May 4, 2011, Dale Albert Busch lost his 13-year battle with prostate cancer. It was a battle he fought valiantly, with immeasurable courage and determination. Born January 27, 1926 to Albert and Grace Busch, Dale grew up in Hillsboro during The Great Depression, learning early the value of hard work, sacrifice, and community service. He attended Hillsboro High School before...
Ethel Mclain
May 4, 2011
ETHEL BELLA McLAIN On May 4, 2011 our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, Ethel Bella McLain, "went home" to be with her Lord. She was 94 years young and had a wonderfully happy full life spent with her family. She died in Portland, OR. Mrs. McLain was born December 28, 1916 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Adam...
Margaret Mckernan
Apr 20, 2011
Margaret "Peg" McKernan passed away on April 20, 2011 in Hillsboro, OR. She was born in New York City on August 20, 1924. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Patrick McKernan. She is survived by daughters Diane Lung, Dawn Thorne and husband Jeff, son Gregg McKernan and wife Ann. Grandchildren Jeff Harrop, Stacy Harrop, Joshua...
Zayana Grace Mendez
Apr 19, 2011
Zayana Grace Mendez was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on April 19,2o10. After experiencing complications from Osteogenesis Imperfecta, her parents were able to hold their angel in their loving arms as she flew back to heaven. Zayana Grace is the daughter of Ernesto and Christina (Abrahamson) Mendez. She blessed all with her presence on December 23,2010 and was expected...
David Lee Holman
Apr 15, 2011
David Lee Holman passed away in the early morning hours of April 15 th , 2011. He is survived by his wife of twenty seven years, Lori Holman, their three children, his sister Toni Manchester of Texas, his sister Kim Brokaw of Missouri and his brother Stanley Duane Holman of Texas. David was a devoted father and considered his children...
Jimmy H Long
Apr 15, 2011
Jimmy H. Long age 85 of Hillsboro died at home Apr. 15, 2011. Jimmy was born July 20. 1925 in Lynch, Nebraska. Married Geneva Imlay July 30, 1949 in Reedville Presbyterian Church. Hillsboro resident since marriage. Owner of NW Appliance Parts in Hillsboro from 1970 until his retirement in the mid 90's. He was a member of Hillsboro Christian Church,...
Barbara Anne Collins
Apr 14, 2011
Barbara Anne St. Onge Collins, 66, a longtime resident of the Forest Grove community died early Thursday morning, April 14, 2011 at her home at Jennings McCall II after a courageous battle with Lou Gerigs Disease. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 3:00 PM at the Mt. Jefferson Room, Jennings McCall, 2300 Masonic...
Laverne H. Parker
Apr 3, 2011
Laverne H. Parker age 88 of Hillsboro died in Hillsboro April 3, 2011. She was born Jan. 4, 1923 in Ponca, Nebraska. Laverne attended high school in South Sioux City, Nebraska. She married George Clay in 1940. They moved to Drain, Oregon in the early 40's and resided there until moving to Portland in the early 50's. Mr. Clay died...
James Robideau
Apr 2, 2011
James was presently residing in the retirement home, The Grove, where he had been suffering from Pneumonia. On Saturday evening, April 2, 2011 he passed away. James was born in Bismark, North Dakota on November 12, 1932 to Clarence and Elizabeth Robideau. His family moved to Springfield, Oregon. After Schooling he served in the U.S Navy. After leaving the service...
Georgia Fullmer
Mar 30, 2011
Georgia passed away March 30, 2011, in Hillsboro, Oregon. She was born March 8, 1942 in Portland, Oregon, to Earl and Ellouise Fullmer. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Donelson~Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 W. Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123. Georgia was a life long resident of the Hillsboro area. She graduated...
Ida Louise Kincheloe
Mar 30, 2011
IDA LOUISE HAGG-KINCHELOE Ida Lou passed away on March 30, 2011 at a Portland hospital with family by her side. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Reedville Presbyterian Church, 2785 SW 209th Ave., Aloha, OR 97006. Mrs. Kincheloe was born January 31, 1931 in Hillsboro, Oregon. She was the daughter...
Willard L. Owen
Mar 29, 2011
Willard {Bill} L. Owen age 83 of Hillsboro died March 29, 2011 in a Portland hospital. He was born June 25, 1927 in Elsie, Nebraska and had lived most of his life in Hillsboro. Willard served in the Navy in the south Pacific in WWII. He drove a Log truck for many years prior to becoming a shipping manager for...
Clifford L. Wilson
Mar 24, 2011
Clifford L. Wilson age 82 of Woodburn died at home March 24, 2011. Born July 3, 1928 in Portland, Oregon to Claud & Hassie (Brookshire) Wilson. He married Helen Smith June 24, 1949 in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Wilson resided in Woodburn for the last nine years and in the Hillsboro/Aloha area for 41 years prior to that. In 1983 Clifford...
Bob E. Ray
Mar 23, 2011
Bob was born in Peoria, AZ and grew up in Westport, OR. He retired after 30 years from Fisher Implement where he worked as a John Deere farm equipment salesman. Bob is survived by his life-long partner Terry Ray, his daughter Kristie Buckley and his sons Rob Ray and Scott Ray. Grandchildren include Corinn and Loren Olson, Whitnie Ray, Cody,...
