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.
Pauline Evelyn Freeman
Jul 17, 2016
Pauline Evelyn Ryason Morton Freeman died Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Spokane, Washington. She was born August 19, 1924, in Joseph, Oregon, the second of three girls to Benjamin and Nina (Miller) Ryason. She was the granddaughter of Ole and Bengta (Nelson) Miller, early settlers on Prairie Creek in Joseph, Oregon. Most of her young life was spent in Joseph....
James Thomas Miller
Jun 26, 2016
The Greatest Generation has lost another member. James T. Miller died on June 26, 2016. He was 93 years old. Jim was born into a difficult family situation in San Mateo, California, on December 7, 1922. As the next to youngest of five children, early on he developed the characteristic of endurance, which was to serve him well at times...
Marylee Edith Tabbert (Meeuwsen)
Jun 13, 2016
Marylee Edith Meeuwsen Vanderzanden Tabbert passed away June 13, 2016 in Beaverton, OR. She was born Feb. 14, 1931, in Wilkesboro, OR, to Edward and Josephine (Vandomelen) Meeuwsen. She married Ignatius Vanderzanden in 1948 and later divorced in 1979. She later married Bruce Tabbert in 1991. Marylee attended community college school for nursing and became a Registered Nurse. She spent...
Bradley Vandehey
May 23, 2016
Bradley Cole Vandehey, 20 years old, of Hillsboro, OR passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016. Bradley was born on July 6, 1995 at Tuality Community Hospital in Hillsboro, OR to his parents Brian Vandehey and Stacie Stone. As a baby and young child, Bradley loved all things with a motor. He loved the vacuum cleaner, calling it the "bacuum"...
Dayton Eugene Swartwood
May 17, 2016
Dayton Eugene (Gene) Swartwood died at the age of 86 on May 17, 2016 at his home in Cornelius, Oregon. He was born on Sept. 27, 1929 in Parker, Kansas, the son of John M. and Lillie (Measner) Swartwood. His parents moved to Oregon when he and his older brother John Jr. were very young and he grew up mostly...
Gary Kelsay
May 16, 2016
Kelsay: Gary Phillip passed away May 16, 2016 at his home in Hillsboro, Ore surrounded by family and loved ones, after a long and brave battle with ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Gary was born in Anaheim, CA on December 24, 1940 to James and Elloise Kelsay. At a young age, due to his father's occupation, he moved...
Charles F. Johnson
May 14, 2016
Charles Johnson, born August 21, 1942, passed away on May 14, 2016 after a nearly 2 year battle with heart disease. He is survived by his loving wife, DJ Johnson and their 4 children Kerri, Cory, Kimie, and Cosmine. Charles and DJ met in 1966 at his cousin's wedding and married in July of 1967. Their first child, Kerri is...
David Henry Miller
May 13, 2016
David Henry Miller Born: January 24, 1958 Died: May 13, 2016 David was born on January 24, 1958 in Englewood, CA. He was one of four children born to Roy and Colleen (Kaiser) Miller SR. He was raised in South Gate CA and attended school at South Gate High School graduating with the Class of 1977. David met his future...
Sandra Lee Jones
May 10, 2016
Sandra Lee Jones was born to Benjamin Franklin Freeman and Bonnie June Spears in Portland, Oregon March 9, 1953. She attended school in Seaside, Oregon. She spent much of her career in purchasing, bookkeeping, and administration in industries including automotive and heavy equipment, construction, healthcare and flight business operations. She spent many years with Damerow Ford, Baker Rock Crushing company,...
Duane Lyle Crane
May 9, 2016
We gather today to honor Duane Lyle Crane, husband, father, and beloved "Papa" to so many. Duane was born in Newell, South Dakota on October 23, 1934. He lived in Newell until he was 14 years old when the family packed up and moved to Portland, Oregon. He joined the military when he was just 17 years old and served...
