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.
Mildred Amelia Engeldinger
Mar 7, 2016
With sad hearts, we said goodbye to our mother, Mildred Read Engeldinger on March 7, 2016. She was born June 12, 1927 and grew up in the Rose City neighborhood of Portland. She graduated from Marylhurst College in 1949 with a degree in elementary education. Her love of books and learning allowed her to practice her passion, teaching children how...
Marian Heinrich
Mar 4, 2016
Marian E. Heinrich age 88, passed away peacefully at her at her home in Salem Oregon, surrounded by her family on Friday, March 4, 2016. Marian was born August 16, 1927 to Emil and Carrie (Geisert) Rogahn in Scottsbluff NE. On August 16, 1941 Marian and her family arrived in Hillsboro Oregon. She graduated from from Hilhi in 1945. Marian...
Marti Foster
Mar 4, 2016
Private cremation has been held. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Patricia Strohm
Mar 2, 2016
Patricia (Patti) Faye Strohm, age 68, a longtime Hillsboro resident and Oregonian, died unexpectedly on March 2, 2016. The youngest of three children, Patti was born to Faye and Hercial Jones on October 15, 1947. Patti was born in La Grande and grew up in Wallowa, Oregon. She attended Eastern Oregon State College. In 1966, Patti married Michael Strohm. They...
Helen J. Rogers
Feb 5, 2016
Helen Josephine Vandehey Rogers Helen was born at the farm house on Feb 20th 1925 to Ray and Nellie Vandehey of Kansas city Oregon. She was the sister to Maurice, Ruth, Ralph, Marion and Joan. Helen also had a twin named Harold who passed away after birth. Helen grew up on a dairy farm but she was not too fond...
April Leeson
Feb 3, 2016
April Leeson, 67 April Darlene Leeson, 67, of Hillsboro, passed away on February 3rd, 2016. Private services will be held in Newport, Oregon at a time to be determined. April was born in Portland, Oregon to Verta Rainwater on April 22nd, 1948. She went to Forest Grove High School in Forest Grove, Oregon and graduated in 1966. She went on...
Alford "Al" Jerde
Feb 2, 2016
Alford "Al" Jerde August 1, 1923 to February 2, 2016 Alford Maynard Jerde was born Aug. 1, 1923 to Andrew & Minda Jerde of Sisseton South Dakota. Our dad grew up in Sisseton South Dakota. His family faced many struggles, but "family" was always the strength of their existence. Dad's family lived in multiple residences both in Sisseton and on...
John Fredrick Crockett
Jan 29, 2016
John Crockett, known as "Bus" to his family, was born Nov. 12, 1919, in Rock Creek, Idaho. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Durfee Crockett. John passed away Jan. 29, 2016, in Hillsboro where he had lived since 1954. He is survived by his children, Linda Wilson, Steven Crockett, Karen Farhat and Janet Frese; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren....
Helen J. Hurley
Jan 28, 2016
Helen J Hurley was born April 10, 1914 in Omro, Wisconsin and passed away on January 28, 2016 in Hillsboro, Oregon. She was the last remaining child of Levi and Mavin Brunson. She married Otis Hurley Jr. in 1941. She was a teacher and helped farm with her husband in the San Diego area of California. She had been a...
Glenn Randall Sharp
Jan 17, 2016
Glenn Randall Sharp Born in Toledo, Oregon Nov. 17, 1930 to Ora (Orrie) Richard Sharp and Mary Ellen (Gray) Sharp. Sister Violet Ruth Sharp; brothers Harold Richard Sharp, Robert Fayne Sharp, Dale St. Clair Sharp, Kenneth Marvin Sharp and one unnamed still born in 1936. Lived near Elk City, Oregon until the summer of 1942. Attended Elk City Grade School,...
Cecilia A. Carroll
Jan 14, 2016
Cecilia "Ces" Carroll passed away Jan. 14, 2016, after a short but courageous battle with leukemia. She was born Oct. 4, 1934 in Crane, the middle daughter of Ina (Cronin) and James McDonnell. She was raised in Harney County, and received her bachelor's degree in education from Eastern Oregon College of Education in 1956. Ces then earned her master's degree...
