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.
Patricia Ann Moss
Aug 13, 2014
Patricia "Patty" was born in McMinnville, to Robert and Eleanor (Heinz) Sieler. She graduated from McMinnville High School in 1963. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene E. Moss, who she married in 1965. She worked in the banking industry and retired from U.S. Bank after working for 20 years at various branches in Hillsboro. Patty had a...
Virginia (Poulin) Nann
Aug 13, 2014
Virginia "Grammy" Nann passed away peacefully Aug. 13, 2014, at her home in Valley Village, Calif., at the age of 92. Virginia was born May 13, 1922, in Spokane, the daughter of Amedee and Hazel (Matheny) Poulin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Nann; and siblings, Dorothy, Eugene, Delma, Zane and Patty. Virginia was a warm, kind,...
George Reynolds
Aug 12, 2014
George Reynolds was born to John (Lee} and Cora Reynolds on November 5, 1923 on the family farm in Delphos Kansas. George passed away in peace on Tuesday August 12, 2014 surrounded by family members. He was preceded in death by his wife Elsie. He is the beloved father to Sandra Tolman (Ross), Judy Risenmay (Ron), and Debora Lovegren (Richard)....
Carol Ann Summers
Jul 23, 2014
Carol Ann Summers 71, of Hillsboro, passed away the morning of July 23, 2014, in Portland. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at Fir Lawn Memorial Park, 1070 West Main St., Hillsboro.A service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014, in Fir Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements to be...
Richard Freeman Bogue
Jul 15, 2014
One of the greats of the Greatest Generation, Richard Bogue died July 15, 2014, at age 93.A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 15505 N.W. Springville Road, Portland.Richard was born Feb. 18, 1921, in Galesburg, Ill., to Freeman S. and Nina (Reck) Bogue; shortly after the family moved to Seattle,...
Tom Cornish
Jul 13, 2014
Tudor "Tom" Wentworth Cornish was born on May 6, 1933 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He was the only child of Annie Allan Cornish and Tom Cornish, British Nationals. He died on July 13, 2014 @ 8:30 PM in the comfort of his home with his family near. Tom voluntarily enlisted in the US Army and served in the Korean...
Barbara June Arries
Jul 12, 2014
Barbara June Arries was born April 9, 1920 to Bill and Maggie Wiedemann in San Francisco, California. The end of her life journey came on July 12, 2014, in her home in Aloha surround by her loved ones. She was 94 years old.She was given the nickname "June bug" by her father, which stuck, but everyone else knew her simply...
Howard George Saxton
Jul 11, 2014
In loving memory of HOWARD GEORGE SAXTON Howard George Saxton,age 86, passed away onJuly 11, 2014in Tuality Hospital, the same hospital where hewas born onApril 1st,1928, to George D. Saxton andNina Irene (Napper) Saxton. Howardgrew up inWashington County, Oregon and never lived more than 18 miles from where he was born. Hegraduated fromForest Grove High School in Forest Grove, Oregon...
Frances Salome Valencia
Jul 6, 2014
Frances Marie Salome (Zuniga) Valencia (March 9, 1918-July 6, 2014) Born in Solomonsville, Arizona. Married to Amos E. Valencia for 57 years. They resided in Oxnard, California until 1975, then Banks and Hillsboro, Oregon. Survivors include 8 children, 25 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and 21 great, great-grandchildren. We will miss her dedication and love for her family, her grace and humility,...
Richard Birkel
Jun 30, 2014
Richard John Birkel was born Oct 2nd, 1931 in Rock Elm WI to Peter & Theresia Janisch Birkel. He passed away June 30, 2014. He was the 2nd of 5 sons (Peter, Gilbert, Roger and Jim). The family moved to Oregon when Richard was a child and Hillsboro became his home. Richard served in the U.S. Army during and after...
Orrin Michael "Mike" Dowler
Jun 30, 2014
Mike, former owner of Mike's Equipment in Hillsboro, died peacefully in his sleep, on Monday, June 30, 2014 in his Hillsboro, Oregon home. Mike was born on May 29, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Charles and Lillian Dowler. Mike married his wife Kathy in 1991. Mike was a member of the Hillsboro Eagles Lodge 4177 where he served as treasurer for...
Joyce Marie Gilmore
Jun 27, 2014
Joyce Marie Gilmore October 11, 1927 - June 27, 2014 With deep sadness the family of Joyce Marie Gilmore note her passing on June 27th in Wilsonville after a half dozen years of declining health. She was born on October 11, 1927 to Grace B. and Robert M. Adams in Miami FL. Her father died when she was 13 and...
