OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Hillsboro and Washington County, Oregon
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 of the area.
Jessie Terry Sumner
Oct 18, 2025
Jessie Teresa (Terry) (Plapp) Sumner, our beloved mother, passed away peacefully in Beaverton, Oregon, on October 18, 2025, at the age of 96.
Born in 1929 at Jones Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Ernest and Daisy Plapp, Terry spent most of her life in the area.
She graduated from Hillsboro High School and worked at the local shake shop...
Willis Arden Sheets
Oct 8, 2025
Willis Arden Sheets, a pioneering horticulturist, devoted family man, and community leader, passed peacefully in his sleep on October 8, 2025, at the age of 94, entering the arms of his Lord and reuniting with his cherished wife, Connie J. Sheets. Arden maintained vibrant health and an infectious cheerfulness until his final days. Just weeks before his passing, in mid-August,...
Blanche Eileen Greener
Sep 30, 2025
Blanche Eileen Greener, 93, passed away on September 30, 2025.
Blanche was born on June 10, 1932, the youngest child of Anton and Teresa Bozich. She grew up in Beaverton and graduated from Beaverton Elementary School after completing the 8th grade.
On January 12, 1951, Blanche married Alvin Greener in Vancouver, Washington. Together they built a life on the family farm, where...
Gary Robert Gray
Sep 20, 2025
Gary Robert Gray was born on May 18, 1937 in Portland, Oregon to Elmer and Mabel Gray as the second of three sons.
Gary lived in Hillsboro for his whole life. He graduated from Hillsboro High School. After high school, he would commute up to Seattle to work at Boeing for three years. After working for Boeing, he began working at...
Michael Julius Woodward
Aug 29, 2025
Michael Julius Woodward- Known to many as Woody, was born on March 3, 1956. In 1983 he married the love of his life, Diane. He was a proud father of 3 children and 4 grandchildren.
He spent most of career as a truck driver. He loved spending time with his wife, his boys, the grand kids, being outside, hunting and fishing....
James David Pye
Aug 18, 2025
From David's wife, Deirdre,
David was an amazing husband and father, and he lived life to the fullest. Whoever David met, he always seemed to touch somebody with his laughter, and his love for wine. He had a special gift of connecting with people. Everybody loved David. I will miss David for the rest of my life. He was one-of-a-kind and...
Patrick Eugene Mitchell
Aug 10, 2025
Patrick Eugene Mitchell, a proud Vietnam veteran, devoted husband, and master craftsman, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at 7:45 a.m. at the Community Living Center in Vancouver, Washington.
Born with a spirit of service and adventure, Patrick bravely served two tours for his country in the Army's 82nd Airborne during the Vietnam War. He served one year on the...
Gordon Gene Hicks
Jul 15, 2025
Gordon Gene Hicks, 93,passed away July 15, 2025 in the comfort of his home with his family in Aloha, Oregon. He was born on November 27, 1931 in Woodland, Washington to his parents Brad & Dora Hicks. Gordon spent his early years working in hay fields with his father. After serving in Korea as a sharpshooter, he moved to Portland,...
James William Wenger
Jul 5, 2025
James William Wenger-known to many as Jim or Jimmy-was born on August 14, 1946, in New Brunswick City, New Jersey. He was the middle child of William and Katherine (Baumgartner) Wenger, and he went home to Jesus on July 5, 2025. Both his mother's and father's families immigrated to the United States in the mid-1800s. His mother's family were Volga...
Betty Myrna Buedefeldt
Jul 2, 2025
Betty Myrna Buedefeldt passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2025, while in family hospice care surrounded by love of family and friends. Myrna was a long-time resident of Hillsboro, Oregon. Born to David and Dorothy Buedefeldt on November 4th, 1939, Myrna was a wonderful daughter and helped her parents run the Laurel store during her teenage years. She loved horses...
Mary Margaret Petersen
Jun 21, 2025
Our loving wife and mother Mary Margaret Petersen passed away peacefully in her sleep and
left her family to be with the Lord on the evening of June 21st 2025,
She was 88 years old.
Mary was born July 27th 1936 in Boswell Oklahoma. Her family made their way to Oregon
when she was young girl and Hillsboro is where they put...
Norman Eugene Stafford
Jun 18, 2025
Norman Eugene Stafford, 94, of BEaverton, passed away June 18, 2025.
Graveside services with military rites will be held Monday, June 30, 2025.
David Robert Wolstenholme
Jun 2, 2025
David Robert Wolstenholme passed away June 2, 2025 in Oregon after an illness. He was born in Bury, Lancashire, England on Nov.5, 1937. He is survived by his wife Caryl, his daughter Sarah Wolstenholme Witter, his son-in-law Todd Witter, and his grandchildren Lily Witter and Riley Witter, his brother Christopher Wolstenholme, and by his brother-in-law, John Hines.
David led a full...
Alice Jane "Janie" Jarrell Gerdes
May 30, 2025
Alice Jane "Janie" Jarrell Gerdes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on April 28, 1927, in Scotland, South Dakota, she was the youngest of four children of George Jacob Simantel and Bertha Katherine (Kepplinger) Simantel.
At age eight, Janie's family moved to Oregon due to the Dust Bowl....
Kathleen Rae LaFollett
Apr 28, 2025
Kathleen LaFollett passed away unexpectedly April 28, 2025, at her home in Hillsboro, OR. She was 72. She was born on August 6, 1952 to her parents Mural and Iris LaFollett. She has two brothers Gary and Nick. She was a lifelong resident of Hillsboro, attending Brookwood, Peter Boscoe, David Hill, East and Hillsboro High Schools. She started working during...
Kathleen Ann Cruzada
Apr 28, 2025
Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Cruzada passed away at the Hillsboro Medical Center on April 28, 2025 in Hillsboro, OR due to heart failure. She was 76.
Kathy was born on February 9, 1949 on the beautiful island of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. She married her husband, Allan, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kauai and was married for 53...
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...
