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.
Jacqulyn June Morley
Aug 20, 2021
Jacqulyn June Morley, a loving wife, mother, and career educator, passed away August 20th after a long battle with cancer. Jackie was born in Turtle Lake North Dakota to John and Catherine Freborg, the 4th of 9 children. She graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1948, and then attended Minot State Teachers College where she received a degree in...
Helen M. Erickson
Aug 10, 2021
Helen Marie Erickson was born January 7, 1925 and passed away at home on August 10, 2021 at the age of 96. Helen Haga was born in Bandon, Oregon to parents Howard and Lorene Haga. She also had to sisters, Katherine and Jean as well as a brother, Clyde. Helen married Clifford Erickson on May 11, 1946 in Portland Oregon....
Dale E. Tyson
Aug 9, 2021
Dale E Tyson, 90, of Hillsboro Oregon passed away on August 9, 2021 from prostate cancer. He was born July 1, 1931 in Hillsboro to the late Alfred and Georgena (Sticka) Tyson. He attended Forest Dale Grade School in Scoggins Valley and after the family moved to Hillsboro, Hillsboro High School. He graduated in 1949. He married Jo Anne Knox...
June Winnifred Erickson
Jul 18, 2021
On, Sunday, July 18, 2021, June Winnifred Erickson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother passed away at the age of 100. June was born on May 15th, 1921 in Morris, MN to Julius and Lizzie (Perry) Biksen. The Biksen family moved to Hillsboro, OR in the late 1930’s where June remained for the rest of her...
Merlene Helen Rogowski-Bacon
Jun 11, 2021
“A Country Girl at Heart” Merlene Helen Harding was born in Salem, Oregon on June 10, 1936 to Merlin and Helen Harding. She grew up on her Grandpa Archie and Grandma Ida’s farm in Pratum, Oregon. She enjoyed living in the country and working with the farm animals. One of her favorite stories to tell was how she carried the...
Ronald Merriel Bacon
May 28, 2021
“A Man of Many Talents” Ronald Merriel Bacon was born in Portland, Oregon on April 16, 1941 to Merriel R. and Veyonne (Gary) Bacon, where he attended Woodstock Grade School and Franklin High School. At a young age Ron showed artistic talent by creating drawings of airplanes and cars during class to his teachers dismay. He enjoyed a lifelong hobby...
Robert "Bob" F. Prohaska
May 21, 2021
Bob Prohaska, 78, a longtime resident of Vernonia, passed away peacefully in his home in the company of his caring family on May 21st, 2021 due to complications of dementia. Bob was born April 29, 1943 in Portland, OR, the son of the late Frank Prohaska and Lorraine (Leckington) Prohaska. He was raised in Bonny Slope, and attended Beaverton, and...
Frances Elaine Wichman
Apr 23, 2021
Born nov. 3, 1947 in Shell Lake WI. Death April 23, 2021 in Carlton OR. Fran passes away at home on the afternoon of April 23, 2021, surrounded by her youngest daughter, and granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents Delbert and Dorothy King from Wisconsin. She is survived by her daughters Denise Stoner of Beaverton, and Brenda...
Robert Warren Wolfe Sr
Apr 11, 2021
“I love you the most!” We will miss that little competition of who could say that the fastest at the end of a phone call. Somedays we would let him win just because we wanted or needed to hear it. In the end losing mom just within the last year probably proved too much for you – too much for...
Ethel Elizabeth Bos
Apr 9, 2021
Ethel Bos, 82, passed away in her Hillsboro residence on April 9th of unknown causes. She was born in Fresno, California to Frank and Jessie Conley, the eighth of eleven children. Shortly after high school she met and married the love of her life, Stan, on September 14th, 1956 and together they raised their 4 children. She was a loving...
William "Bill" J. Sprinkel
Mar 30, 2021
William Joseph "Bill" Sprinkel (fondly called "Punky" by his grandkids), 74, of Hillsboro died March 30 following a 5 month battle with cancer. He was born in Hillsboro, OR September 1, 1946 to George and Dorothy Sprinkel. Bill was the youngest of two boys. He also had a foster brother and sister. Bill lived in Hillsboro until about age 5...
George Albert Gilmour
Mar 28, 2021
George Albert Gilmour DOB 10-12-33 DOD 03-28-21 Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather, George passed away quietly in his sleep, Palm Sunday morning surrounded by the love of his family. George was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, and loved being native born in the Pacific Northwest. Upon graduating Cleveland High School, he enlisted in the Air Force and spent...
Irwin Delano Schimmel
Mar 12, 2021
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