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.
Betty J. Kittson
Aug 7, 2019
Betty Kittson, age 88, died August 7th of natural causes. She was born in Telbasta, Nebraska on February 18, 1931 to Harry and Irene Hinrich. She was the youngest of 3 children. Betty graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1949 and was quite proud of representing her school as a majorette. Throughout her life she was very active in the...
David Joseph Connolly
Aug 4, 2019
David Joseph Connolly, known affectionately by his family as Papa Bear, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, August 4, 2019 in Hillsboro, Oregon. He was 72 years young. David was born on April 18, 1947 in Seattle, Washington to John Robert Connolly and Antoinette (Toni) Julia Ziol. David lived his early life in Walla Walla, Washington and...
Alvin Frank Greener
Jul 25, 2019
Alvin F. Greener, 88, died July 25, 2019.Al was born August 1, 1930. He was the only child of Frank and Marie Greener. He was a lifetimeresident of Buck Mountain and Pumpkin Ridge. He grew up far from town. During his early school years,he attended a one-room school located at the corner of his parent’s property. In later school years,...
Clifford M. Reese
Jul 17, 2019
Clifford Milton Reese October 26,1946-July 17, 2019 Cliff passed away surrounded by family, love and the laughter of his brothers and son while they reminisced. He grew up with six brothers and one sister, working on his grandparent’s farm fixing equipment in Oregon. He joined the national guard and spent his spare time working on cars. He married and had...
Merlin "Wayne" Hodgson
Jul 8, 2019
Merlin Wayne Hodgson age 71, died Monday, July 8, 2019. Wayne was born April 4, 1948 in Weiser, Idaho. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Oregon. He was a 1967 graduate of Hillsboro Union High School. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and served in Vietnam. He retired from Portland General Electric Company after 43 years. ...
Donald T. Smith
Jun 27, 2019
After a long and amazing life, Donald T. Smith (Don), 94, of Hillsboro, Oregon passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2019. Don was born on July 29, 1924 in Seattle, Washington to parents Thad Oliver Smith and Lena Tobacco. Don grew up in the Selleck, Washington area attendingschool and spending his formative years exploring the outdoors with his...
Ruth Arnetta Lueck
Jun 26, 2019
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Kenneth Lowell Mcgough
Jun 23, 2019
Kenneth Lowell McGough otherwise known as “ Doc”, 89, died in his home on June 23rd surrounded by his family and loved ones. Ken was born in Wenatchee Washington at the Deaconess Hospital on November 9th, 1929 to Edna and Colbert McGough, the youngest of seven children. Ken grew up in East Wenatchee and in his youth his family moved...
Cora I. Morilon
Jun 16, 2019
Jeanne Morilon, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt passed away on June 16, 2019, at the age of 92. Cora Imogene Garton was born in Marathon, Iowa to Sarah Irene and Eugene Thomas Garton on July 9, 1926, her father’s 32nd birthday. She joined her 3-year-old twin brothers, Clarence and Kenneth. Her sister Beverly joined the family 10 years...
Johnnie Marvin Summers
Jun 8, 2019
Johnnie Marvin Summers of Hillsboro, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 8th at home after a tough fought battle with cancer. Born 6/3/44 in Whittier CA to parents John Franklin Summers and Alice Joyce Summers.Johnnie grew up and graduated from Grants Pass High School. He attended OIT where he obtained his surveying license and was licensed through the state...
Sala Her
Jun 1, 2019
Sala Her at age 85 of Beaverton, OR, passed away June 1. Sala Her was born in Laos on September 6, 1934 to Soua Tua Her and Zoua Lee. Sala is survived by her 5 children (Ong, Na, Vong, Choua and Sutjay) and 25 grandchildren (Juda, Noah, Fue, Joy, Gnia, TswvYim, Simon, Beth, Lilian, Abby, Zach, Vince, Ekin, Kaylin, Haley,...
John Frank Jarrell
May 26, 2019
John Frank Jarrell, 68, of Hillsboro, OR, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. John was born in Portland, OR to Sidney and Beulah “Boots” Jarrell on December 23, 1950. John attended high school in Beaverton, OR. Soon after high school, he married his first wife, Leann. In 1970 he was drafted and was sent...
Alfred Carl Weverka
May 24, 2019
Alfred (Al) Carl Weverka, 87years old, of Hillsboro, OR, passed away, Friday, May 24, 2019 at OHSU following a fall at his home. Al was born in Center Township, Butler County, Nebraska, to Adolph and Clara (Theewen) Weverka. In 1940 the Weverka family moved to Hillsboro, Oregon. Al graduated from Hillsboro High School, and shortly after, he joined the US...
Harold Huston Smallwood
May 23, 2019
Harold Huston Smallwood, 85, of Hillsboro, Oregon passed away May 23, 2019. He was born in Grand Prairie, Texas on May 13, 1934 to Tasker and Dorothy Smallwood, the oldest of three boys. Harold grew up in Texas and graduated from Burleson High School. Harold married the love of his life, Dorothy Pearl, on December 24, 1953 and they went...
Jean Marie Pickering
May 22, 2019
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Shirley Jean Petrics
May 16, 2019
Shirley Petrics of Hillsboro, Oregon, died on May 16, 2019, just two days short of her 90th birthday.She was born Shirley Jean Oliver in Cleveland, Ohio, the oldest of three children. She married Stanley Bell, and together raised three children in the Los Angeles area. During this time, she was active in the community and church. She was preceded in...
Velma Florence Bell
May 12, 2019
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Diantha Mea Ellis
Apr 27, 2019
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Jeanne Rose Walton
Apr 27, 2019
Jeanne was born on July 9th, 1934, in Salem, Indiana. She passed away on April 27th, 2019 in Forest Grove, Oregon, at the age of 84. Jeanne always greeted you with a smile and a compassionate hug. She always wore a smile on her face, and enjoyed laughter. Jeanne enjoyed camping, loved the Oregon Coast, and listening to country music....
Margie M. Brox
Apr 25, 2019
Margie “Marge” Maureen (Maskell) Brox, age 85, died peacefully in her sleep on April 25, 2019 in Beaverton, OR. Marge was born September 26, 1933 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, the daughter of Lyle and Mildred (Roberts) Maskell. Marge grew up in Yakima, Washington for much of her childhood. During WWII, the family re-located to Coronado Naval Base in Southern California. Her...
