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.
Patty Jo Emmerson
Apr 27, 2022
Patty Jo “Pat” Emmerson passed away April 27th in Hillsboro, Oregon, after a battle with metastatic breast cancer. Born in Kellogg, Idaho, March 8, 1945, to Vernon and Elizabeth “Viola” Emmerson, Pat spent her early childhood in Walla Walla, Washington. It was there that her deep love of animals became evident. Her lifelong family nickname, “Po” (aka Popo), came from...
Thaddeus Dean Fair
Apr 24, 2022
Thad passed away at OHSU Hospital in Portland Oregon on April 24, 2022, at the age of 88 following an accident at his home in Forest Grove, Or. He and his wife Virginia of 55 years were longtime residents of Garibaldi, Oregon Coast, and more recently Forest Grove, Oregon. Thad was born in Marysville, Ohio to Dean A Fair and...
Andrew Laverne Otting
Apr 17, 2022
Andrew LaVerne Otting passed away surrounded by loving family on April 17, 2022. He was born August 6, 1964. His friends and family have great faith that he is now surrounded by loved ones, big trucks, loud music, and many dogs and cats who also love him and remember him. Andy’s passions were strong and varied. He was that high...
Randall Scott Olsen
Mar 30, 2022
Randall Scott Olsen, age 70, died at home near Portland, Oregon on March 30th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. A resident of the Hillsboro area his entire life, he has a deep connection with his farm in Helvetia where he lived for 42 years and raised his family. Depending on your relation, he would prefer it if you called him...
Bernice Dorothy Kennel
Mar 24, 2022
Bernice D. Kennel went to live with the Lord on Wednesday, March 24th, after a period of Covid-19 and declining health. Her grandson Brian, by her side. Born in Scotland, South Dakota on September 22nd, 1922, to Henry and Bertha Simantel. She had two brothers, Wilbur and Marion Simantel. She married Raymond Sunderman in 1943. The family moved to Oregon...
Malfrid Nielsen Yontz
Mar 20, 2022
Malfrid Nielsen Yontz was born October 2nd 1933 in Sand Norway to Hans & Julia Nielsen. She was the youngest of five children. While living in Norway, Malfrid was introduced to Joe Yontz through her sister. The two became pen pals and on December 8th 1955, they were married. Joe was the first American in 150 years to be married...
Dorothy Davidson Varitz
Mar 19, 2022
Dorothy Helen Davidson Varitz passed away on Saturday, March 19th at Tuality Hospital in Hillsboro after a period of declining health. She is survived by her husband Ron Varitz of Hillsboro; three siblings, Betty Wilkerson of Canton, MS, Rynnie Sanders and her husband Warren of Winona, MS and Skipper Davidson and his wife Debbie of Canton, MS; daughter Julie Epling,...
Jane Lavonne Sukut
Mar 16, 2022
Jane LaVonne Sukut In the early morning of March 16th, 2022, Jane passed away in her home after a long and hard-fought battle with congestive heart failure. Jane Davis was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Thursday, August 6th, 1936. She was the 1st daughter of Euith Smith and Eugene Davis Sr. Born during The Great Depression, her family was quite poor,...
James Patrick Shackelford
Mar 6, 2022
James "Jim" Patrick Shackelford, Sr., 76, a long-time resident of the Cornelius and Hillsboro communities, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family, at home in Hillsboro, OR on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Jim was the 3rd of 8 children born to Frazier and Violet Shackelford on July 24, 1945, in Reedsville, WI. He spoke of many summers, down...
Connie Jo Knepper
Mar 5, 2022
Connie Jo (Tyson) Knepper, 68, of Tualatin, passed away peacefully March 5, 2022 at OHSU from kidney failure, the result of a seven-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Her family was by her side. Connie was born Aug. 18, 1953 to Dale and Jo Anne (Knox) Tyson in San Antonio, Texas. She grew up and attended school in Hillsboro, graduated from...
Russell Ralph Snook
Feb 17, 2022
Russell Ralph Snook, 92, passed away February 17, 2022, due to complications of Parkinson's Disease. He passed at the Forest View Adult Care Home in Forest Grove, Oregon where he received loving care for over four years. Russell was born May 8, 1929, in Overton, Nebraska to Virgil and Zada (Dustin) Snook. He moved from Nebraska to Oregon in July...
Betty Jean Frantz
Feb 16, 2022
Betty Jean Frantz was born September 30, 1926, in Ada Minnesota to John and Ila Mae Alexander. They came to Oregon when she was two, finally settling in Hillsboro, OR when she was in the 4th grade. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1944 and took one year of piano and voice at Pacific University in Forest Grove. She...
Margie Johnson
Feb 13, 2022
Margie Dean Johnson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 13, 2022, at age 89. Margie Dean Dwyer was born on January 25, 1933 in Garibaldi, Oregon to Ruby and Robert Dwyer. She attended school in Garibaldi and married her high school sweetheart; Anthony “Swede” Johnson on September 11, 1948 at St. Mary’s by the Sea Catholic Church...
