Priscilla Decker
March 16, 1929 - November 29, 2021
Priscilla (Merkel) Decker passed away peacefully Nov. 29, 2021, at age 92, from a brain tumor. She was the youngest of five girls, born in Java, S.D., March 16, 1929. In 1937, they moved to Hillsboro, Ore. After graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1946, she enjoyed many class reunions. On Dec. 15, 1951, she married Marvin Wesley Decker at the Hillsboro Methodist Church. They had two children, Diane Decker and Marvin William Decker. Priscilla loved her family: Diane’s daughter Pam Melot, husband Jon Melot, their daughter Jenny Melot, and Diane’s son Peter Lilly; Marvin and Julie (Taal) Decker’s daughters Whitney and Courtney Decker. In May 1960, they bought their farm in Scholls. She was the checker or “boss” in strawberry, bean and cucumber harvests, bookkeeper and helped run harvesting equipment. Her work ethic and many business roles made lasting impressions on those around her. In 1969, Priscilla became a Realtor for Bill Snyder Realty in Hillsboro, making lasting friendships. Her understanding of farms and land gave her a unique advantage in sales. After Dad passed away in 1997, Mom developed her artistic skills, attending classes, taking many photos, drawing and painting many watercolors of things she liked. Preceded in death by parents, Phillip and Lydia (Rub) Merkel; husband, Marvin Wesley Decker; sisters, Eva (Lutz) Nagler, Delilah (Wood) Dentone, Mary Williams and Martha Campbell; and many cousins. She leaves behind Diane and Dave Mattson, Marvin and Julie Decker; four grandkids; one great-granddaughter; nieces, Arleen (Lutz) Sevor, Julia (Wood) Rieben; nephew, Mike Williams and their families; as well as distant cousins. Priscilla Decker’s memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022, at The Scholls Community Church, 24050 S.W. Scholls Ferry Rd., Hillsboro, OR. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Scholls Community Church. Entombment is at: Valley Memorial Park & Funeral Home 3929 SE TV Hwy Hillsboro, OR Carnation West, crypt #121
Priscilla (Merkel) Decker passed away peacefully Nov. 29, 2021, at age 92, from a brain tumor. She was the youngest of five girls, born in Java, S.D., March 16, 1929. In 1937, they moved to Hillsboro, Ore. After graduating from Hillsboro High... View Obituary & Service Information