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.
Gail L. Oldham
Nov 18, 2017
Gail L. Oldham was born on May 18, 1949 in Boise, Idaho to Donald and LaVonne (Leetch) Oldham. He was educated and raised in the Boise-Meridian area all his life, attending elementary, middle and high school, graduating from Meridian High School in 1967. He attended Boise Jr. College, (now Boise State University) until his draft number was called, at which...
Boyd Kennedy Keefer
Nov 17, 2017
Obituary for Boyd Kennedy Keefer Boyd Kennedy Keefer of Sherwood, Oregon, died peacefully at home from leukemia on November 17, 2017 surrounded by his wife Hadley (Johnson) Keefer, son Collin and brother Paul. Boyd was born on November 20, 1948 in Cedar Mill, Oregon to Royal and Eleanor (Irvine) Keefer. He graduated from Cedar Mill Grade School, and graduated from...
Fredrick Vernon Waterman
Nov 17, 2017
Fredrick Vernon Waterman was born on December 8, 1941 in Hillsboro, Oregon to Viola (Luttrel) and Vernon Waterman. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Andy Anderson. He attended Hillsboro High School. Fred married Carol Ewing on May 4, 1963 in her parents' home in Dilley. The newlyweds settled in Hillsboro, Oregon for a brief time before relocating to...
Ardath Vernice Evans
Nov 10, 2017
Ardath Vernice Evans Ardath Vernice Evans, a resident of North Plains, died on November 10, 2017 in Portland. She was 85 years of age. Ardath was born on May 14, 1932 in Wister, Oklahoma and she was the daughter of Herbert and Elsie (Adair) Harris. She grew up in Oklahoma and Arkansas during the Great Depression moving around with her...
Charles William Grissett
Nov 4, 2017
Charles William Grissett Charles William Grissett, a resident of Hillsboro, Oregon, died on November 4, 2017 in Hillsboro with his wife Betty by his side. He was 88 years of age. In addition to Betty, Charles is survived by his son Dirk, daughters Nadine McCallum and Jessica Graham, sister Priscilla Moore, nine grandchildren, and the mother of his three children,...
Mary Lee Stafford
Oct 26, 2017
Mary Lee Stafford (nee Phelps), a life-long resident of Hillsboro, was a graduate of Hillsboro High School in 1958. Days after graduating from high school. Mary married Larry Stafford, a union that reached a milestone 50-years on June 7, 2008. Soon after the birth of her children, Mary embarked on her degree in elementary education, and completed that degree in...
Ronald Alan Knapp
Oct 25, 2017
Ronald Alan Knapp Ronald (Ron) Alan Knapp, a resident of Hillsboro, died on October 25, 2017 in Hillsboro. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years of age. Ron was born on September 15, 1943 in Portland, Oregon and was the son of Frederick and Nelle (Willey) Knapp. He attended high school at Sunset High for his...
Luis Manuel Serrano
Oct 22, 2017
Luis Manuel Serrano, May 10, 1944 - October 22, 2017, was born in Utudado, Puerto Rico. A Memorial service will be on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 10:00 am at Donelson Funeral Chapel, Hillsboro, Oregon. In lieu of Flowers, donations to Unidos Puerto Rican Relief Fund in dad's honor requested at hispanicfederation.org.
Max C. Johnson
Oct 11, 2017
Max C. Johnson, a resident of Cornelius, Oregon, died on October 11, 2017 in Hillsboro. He was 73 years of age. Max was born on November 29, 1943 in Mt. Vernon, Washington and was the son of William and Therma (Kendall) Johnson. He graduated from high school in 1962 and enlisted in the Air Force in 1963 receiving an honorable...
David Smith
Oct 7, 2017
On October 7, 2017, David passed onto his eternal home in Portland, Oregon, leaving behind his wonderful wife, Kim (Sims) Smith, of 40 years; his mother and step father, Jackie (Russ) Denmark; special brothers, Bill Smith, Ken (Penny) Smith, Bob Sims (Dorothy); nieces and nephews, Jennifer Smith, Chris Smith, Kayla Poole, April Sims Isaac, Aaron Sims, Ashley Sims Seibel, Alisha...
Warren "Buster" Pease
Oct 5, 2017
Warren "Buster" Pease joined his heavenly father October 5th, 2017 after a long battle of sickness. He was born December 20th, 1941 in Chamberlain, South Dakota and was raised here in the Washington County area. He was the son of Frank and Grace Pease and had nine siblings. He married his wife Donna September 27th, 2001, and joined her family....
Ellen Eunice Mann
Oct 1, 2017
Ellen Eunice Mann, a resident of Hillsboro, Oregon died on October 1, 2017 in Hillsboro. She was 97 years of age. Ellen was born on March 7, 1920, in Eagle Creek, Oregon, to Oren and Orgina Ballou, one of nine children. She grew up in Estacada, Oregon. On March 8, 1938, she married Walter Mann in Vancouver, Washington and they...
Mary Margaret Frank
Sep 30, 2017
Mary Margaret Frank, a resident of Aloha, died peacefully on September 30, 2017 in Portland. She was 89 years of age. Mary was born on June 3, 1928 in London, England and was the daughter of Archibald and Maude Phillips. She moved to the United States in 1951. Strong willed and blessed with a great sense of humor, Mary was...
Elizabeth Marie "Libby" Downer
Sep 28, 2017
Elizabeth "Libby" Marie (Newburgh) Downer 9/1/53 - 9/28/17 Libby Downer passed away peacefully at her home on a sunny Thursday morning, with her husband Dan holding her hand and talking to her. Libby was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease, and by 2008 her difficulties in performing routine tasks as a special needs teaching assistant led to her tough decision...
Billy "Joe" Sells
Sep 27, 2017
Billy "Joe" Sells, of Bartlett, a former resident of Hillsboro died on September 27, 2017. Born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma on February 14, 1930 son of the late William & Oma Sells. He retired as Command Sergeant Major from the Army Reserve after 43 years of service. Additionally, he is retired from the U.S. Civil Service. He was an avid wood...
William Tidwell
Sep 22, 2017
Born June 18th 1927 passed away peacefully September 22nd 2017 with his family and friends at his side. Born Joseph William Tidwell Jr; he was also called Bill, Junior, Reverend, Cowboy & Preacher. William came into this world on the tail of a tornado that wiped out the small unincorporated town of Deering, Missouri where he was born. And like...
