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.
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...
Dorothy Legall
Jun 25, 2014
Dorothy May (Karns) LeGall passed away quietly on June 25, 2014 in Beaverton, Oregon at the age of 93. Dorothy is the fifth child of Vernon Dale Karns and Charlotte Orpha (Jones) Karns. She was born on 3 November 1920 in Sheridan,Colorado. She was proceeded in death by her husband and love of her life, Eugene Jerome LeGall and a...
Donald Seebach
Jun 22, 2014
On a beautiful Sunday morning, Don Seebach, loving husband, daddy, grandpa and great-grandpa passed from this life. He was surrounded by love, music and prayers for the transition that he looked forward to, not away from, as he ended his 98th year.Don loved the outdoors and taught his four daughters respect for nature and to enjoy the beauty in each...
Jo Ann Halpin
Jun 18, 2014
Jo Ann Mae (Evans) Halpin, was born Dec, 26, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to JJ Evans and Edna Peck and left this world June 18, 2014. Jo shared her life with her loving husband, Stan A. Hal- pin, Ph.D, and they enjoyed 44 years of happiness together. Jo loved her family, including her adult children, Kassie Halpin Robinson, Rebecca...
Alberta Roberts
May 31, 2014
Arrangements are pending at this time. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Buel L. Liming
May 26, 2014
DR. BUEL L. LIMING JUNE 18, 1933 - MAY 26, 2014 Dr. Buel L. Liming, died at Tuality Community Hospital on May 26th, at the age of 80 years. He was born in Elkhart, Kansas, on June 18, 1933. He spent most of his growing up years in Southern, Calif. Attended the Los Angeles Baptist College and The Bible Institute...
