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.
Jesse "Jess" Phillips
Dec 10, 2016
Jesse (Jess) passed away December 10, 2016 at the age of 69 in Hillsboro, Oregon after battling Cirrhosis for nearly 2 years. Jess was born June 20, 1947 in Hillsboro, Oregon to Beverly and Virgil Phillips and was the youngest of 4 children. Jess attended North Plains elementary and graduated from Hilhi in 1966. After graduation he served in the...
Beverly Gwendolyn Clymore
Nov 25, 2016
Beverly Gwendolyn (Gwen) Clymore passed away November 25, 2016 at the age of 88 years. She was born November 2, 1928 in Rockwell City, Iowa to Kathryn Bode and J. Clinton Green. She spent her early years on their 640 acre farm and then in the town of Rockwell City. Her family moved to Vancouver, WA in 1943 for work...
Marjorie Joan Tabor
Nov 22, 2016
Marjorie Joan Tabor, (84) of Hillsboro, Oregon passed away of heart disease on November 22, 2016. She was born April 25, 1932, in Portland, Oregon to Walter and Madeline Schmidt. In 1949, Margie graduated from Hermiston, Oregon and continued on to Eastern Oregon College of Education graduating with her teaching certificate in 1952. Margie married Glenard "Glen" Tabor in 1952...
Darrell Dean Fulton
Nov 21, 2016
Darrell Fulton Born on October 22, 1937, in Kerr County Texas to Alvin and Zelma Fulton. Darrell passed away on November 21, 2016 from natural causes. He is survived by his son, David Fulton and his daughter Julie Hodge. In 1945, Darrell, with his parents, moved from Texas to try to find a better life. Finding work where they could...
Elmer Reuben Niska
Nov 21, 2016
Elmer Reuben Niska In the presence of his loving family, Elmer Niska passed away on November 21st, 2016 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Elmer was born on September 5th, 1931 in Sebeka, Minnesota to Stephen Niska and Pearl Tomperi. He grew up on a farm in Sebeka where he learned the value of hard work. He often found...
Linda Jean Clites (Pooley)
Nov 17, 2016
Linda Jean Clites (Pooley) Born in Carthage So Dak to Mary and Roy Pooley 12/13/1947. Graduated from Carthage High School in 1966. Married Doyle L. Clites January 13, 1968. Doyle was in the US Army so they spent one (1) year in Stuttgart Germany upon returning from Germany moved to Aloha, OR in January 1970. She did accounts receivable for...
Bernice Greenfield
Nov 3, 2016
Born March 3rd 1939-died Nov. 3rd 2016 Bernice was born in Lynden Washington She married Dale Greenfield on August 21 1957 while he was in the Navy. They had their first son Richard while stationed in California. They then moved to Oregon and had their son Damon, Daughters Deanna and Laina. Bernice was a very loving wife and mother. She...
Joel E. Swanno
Oct 31, 2016
Joel Swanno Born on April 26, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York to John and Honora Swanno. Joel passed away on October 31, 2016 as a result from his twelve-year battle with Parkinson's. He is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Smith Swanno, and two children, daughter, Susan Swanno, 54, and son, Paul Swanno, 52, as well as, a son-in-law, Stan...
Michael Scott Strasser
Oct 6, 2016
Michael Scott Strasser was born June 12, 1950 in Davenport, Iowa to Arthur and Phyllis Strasser. Michael grew up in Iowa and following college he moved out west to Oregon. First to Drain, Oregon to live and help Bea Knight of Sanctuary Woods Kennels, then later moved to Beaverton, OR. He was preceded in death by his wife Susannah Fox...
Mildred Pauline Read
Oct 3, 2016
Mildred Pauline Read 1927 - 2016 Mildred (Millie) Read, long time resident of Mt. Angel, Oregon, passed away at 9:15 PM in her bed at The Gardens Enhanced Memory Care Facility in Forest Grove, Oregon. Millie was born July 16, 1927 to Ernest and Cecelia Young. A graduate of Salem Academy, Millie worked several years as a tuberculosis nurse before...
Dennis Maginnis
Oct 3, 2016
Hillsboro, OR Dennis Hudson Maginnis, 76, died Monday, October 3rd, 2016 at Tuality Hospital in Hillsboro surrounded by his wife and children. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Jeanne; his sons, Dan (Lori) of Camas, WA, Tim (Marjorie) of Chico, CA and Patrick (Gwen) of Lee's Summit, MO; 5 grandchildren (Amanda, Megan, Taylor, Evan, and Kathleen) and 1 great...
Kimberly Sanderson
Sep 30, 2016
Kimberly Mandell Sanderson, 60, went to be with her heavenly Father on September 30, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born in Santa Monica, California on September 29, 1956 to Harold and Helen Puckett. She spent her early years in California, moving to Montana with her family in 1983. There she married Jim Sanderson on July 25, 1993 in...
