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.
Edward James Simmons
Apr 17, 2025
Edward James Simmons passed away in Hillsboro on April 17, 2025, of natural causes. He was 95 years old.
Ed was born August 15, 1929, in Illinois, to Arthur and Helen Simmons. He grew up in Bloomington as one of 14 siblings. After high school, he served as a Sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War. He also served...
Mary Deanna Mueller
Apr 14, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Deanna (Duehlmeier) Mueller, died on April 14, 2025 after an unexpected illness. She was 81. Mary was born October 3, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first of six children, to Ann and Henry Duehlmeier.
Mary delighted everyone she knew, especially her family. She made everyone feel loved. She raised four children, Marck...
James Michael Schimmel
Mar 5, 2025
James (Jim) Michael Schimmel passed away peacefully in his Woodland Washington home during the early hours of March 5th, 2025 at 52 years old.
Jim was born the third child of Irwin and Pamela Schimmel on July 20th, 1972, in Portland, Oregon.
In his high school years, Jim proudly competed in wrestling at Glenco High School where he also graduated...
Joseph Allen Walker
Mar 2, 2025
Joe, 86, was born in Isbell, Alabama to Harry and Annie Walker. He passed away surrounded by his family.
After graduating from Russellville High School and Auburn University, he embarked on a career in building construction management.
Joe Walker's 50 + year construction career inherently possessed a rare combination of analytical aptitude for industry knowledge, means and methods, in addition...
Richard Lee Reif
Feb 27, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Richard Lee Reif, age 68, who peacefully left us at his home in Portland, Oregon on February 22, 2025, Richard was born on October 9, 1956, to Rae Snyder and Robert Reif in Flint, Michigan. In 1981, he proudly served his country by joining the Marines, an experience that...
Linda Mae Clark
Feb 25, 2025
Linda Mae Clark (née Murphy), 81, of Hillsboro, Oregon, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025 with her loving family present.
Linda was born on May 30, 1943, at Emmanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon. She was the firstborn daughter of Ruth Frances Ellis Murphy and Victor B. Murphy, though she and her siblings were lovingly raised by her mother and stepfather,...
Travis Waldo Banker
Feb 22, 2025
Travis Waldo Banker, 37, passed away February 22, 2025 at his home in Banks, Oregon.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Downtown Hilton, 921 SW 6th Ave Portland, OR 97205.
His cremated remains will be placed into an urn at his home in Banks and later moved to...
Petal E Wilson-Aribisala
Jan 22, 2025
A full obituary may be found at: https://www.forevermissed.com/petal-wilson-aribisala/lifestory>
Benjamin Caleb Walker
Dec 4, 2024
It is with uncomfortable necessity that we, Ben's family, must make the announcement regarding his passing. Ben was 45, born on October 7, 1979, in Jackson, Mississippi. Then 8 months later, he became the 11th of 13 children in the Walker family. His quiet, tentative demeanor was soon engulfed with all the loving attention and "mothering" care given by his...
Douglas Alan Stone
Dec 1, 2024
Douglas Alan Stone was born in Portland, Oregon on October 14, 1947. He attended Hillsboro schools during most of his education. He moved to Reedsport, Oregon with his grandparents, Ned and Cleone Nelson and graduated from Reedsport High School in 1966. Doug started college courses at Southwestern Oregon College, in Coos Bay, focusing on Civil Engineering. His college days were...
Steven Michael Sinclair
Nov 27, 2024
Steven (Steve) Michael Sinclair, 78, passed away on November 27th in his home in Hillsboro, OR.
Steve was the beloved son of Stanley and Grace Sinclair, born on November 22, 1946 in Portland, OR, and had three older sisters Shirley, Jeanne, and Nancy. He is survived by his wife Cathi who kept him young at heart and was his loving companion...
Steven Michael Sinclair
Nov 27, 2024
Steven (Steve) Michael Sinclair, 78, passed away on November 27th in his home in Hillsboro, OR. Steve was the beloved son of Stanley and Grace Sinclair, born on November 22, 1946 in Portland, OR, and had three older sisters Shirley, Jeanne, and Nancy. He is survived by his wife Cathi who kept him young at heart and was his loving...
Hazel Ilene Moore
Oct 30, 2024
Hazel Stream Moore died on October 30, 2024, at age 101 years old. She was born August 6, 1923, in Hillsboro, Oregon, the second of three daughters of Perry C. Stream Jr. and Domima Sinclair Stream. She grew up on a farm north of Hillsboro, reveling in the outdoors. She was a quick student, particularly adept in spelling, geography and...
Faye Ann Ahrens
Oct 22, 2024
Age 89, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband Ray. Survived by her 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Faye was born in February 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Faye and her husband moved their family to California in 1966, they eventually moved to Idaho, Washington and then settled for their remaining years...
Earle Kenneth Mclain, Ii
Oct 8, 2024
On October 8th, 2024, Earle Kenneth McLain II passed peacefully at home. Earle was born in Hillsboro, Oregon on October 25th, 1943, to loving parents Earle Kenneth McLain and Ethel Bella McLain. He is survived by his sister Judith Lewis, his wife Kathryn Craft and his three children Earle Kenneth McLain III, Samra Logan, Angela Fischer, and his many beloved...
Claire Luethe Adams
Sep 22, 2024
The family of Claire Luethe Adams will gather on Saturday, October 5 to celebrate her memory. Claire was 103 years old. She left us Sunday, September 22,2024 to join her husband, Dr. Marv Adams, son Greg, and grandson Nathan in Heaven. Claire was born on a farm on Skyline Boulevard, in Portland Oregon, on June 9, 1921. The day she...
