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.
Jewell Boland
Jan 6, 2023
Longtime Hillsboro, Oregon resident Jewell Boland, 89, passed away January 6, 2023 from COPD at the Tuality Healthcare Hospital in Hillsboro, OR. Jewell was born March 10, 1933 to Joe E. & Goldie (Martin) Johnson in Elaine, Arkansas. She attended school until the 8th grade. Jewell married Dale S. Pierce in 1951 in Brooks, OR Jewell was taught early on...
Allen Mckenney
Dec 27, 2022
Allen Edwin McKenney, 91, of Hillsboro, Oregon died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in Clackamas, Oregon. Allen was his family’s true north and will be greatly missed. Allen was born August 9, 1931, in Kintyre, North Dakota to Lawrence and Ellen (Kinonen) McKenney and had four brothers - Lawrence, Vincent, Martin, and Earl - and one sister, Ruth Ann. Allen...
Betty Lou Simons
Dec 26, 2022
Longtime Oregon resident, Mrs. Betty Lou Simons, 83, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 after a long illness at the family home in Hillsboro, OR. Betty was born June 8, 1939 to Alexander & Esther (Groskophf) Weinbender in McMinnville, OR. The family moved to Battleground, WA where she graduated high school. Betty moved to Oregon in 1959 and worked as...
Eugene Ervin Sturtevant
Dec 20, 2022
Eugene “Gene” Sturtevant, 94, of Hillsboro, OR, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Gene was born on June 28, 1928, to George and Margaret Sturtevant in Pollock, South Dakota. During his youth, Gene grew up working on the family farm located north of Pollock. His years working with his father and grandfather, as well as the close friendships formed...
Margaret M. Folsom
Dec 19, 2022
Longtime Oregon resident, Margaret “Marge” Marie Folsom-Spiering, passed away peacefully on Monday December 19, 2022 in Aloha, Oregon at the age of 88. Marge was born on January 7th, 1934 to Walter & Susie A. (Cosin) Ferguson in Fillmore, MN and the family moved to Hillsboro when she was a young girl. She met Martin Spiering and they were married...
Warren Mark Olson
Dec 14, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Warren Mark Olson, age 64, on December 14th, 2022. His passing was unexpected and unforeseen, and his family and friends are deeply grieving this loss. Warren was born on December 24th, 1957 in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Phyllis and Thomas Olson. He received his undergraduate degree in Computer...
Judith Ann Close
Dec 12, 2022
In the early afternoon of December 12th, Judy Sagen Close died peacefully at home after many months of valiantly battling cancer. She was surrounded with love by her adoring family. Their firstborn, Judy was born in Astoria, Oregon on June 5, 1943 to Stanley Edward Sagen and Violet Mabel Kipste. Lewis and Clark Elementary was many blocks from home and...
William "Bill" Andrew Johnson
Dec 3, 2022
William "Bill" Andrew Johnson passed away at the age of 98 on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Hillsboro, Oregon. Bill was born on June 26, 1924 to Oscar James Johnson who immigrated from Sweden in 1903, and Ruth Elzan Elkins whose grandfather came to Oregon across the Oregon Trail. Bill was born and raised in Seaside, Oregon. In 1942, at...
George David Turnbull
Nov 22, 2022
George David Turnbull, 93, ‘Dave’ to family and friends, passed away on November 22, 2023, comforted in his own home of 53 years by his family. Dave is missed immensely by his wife of 70 years, sons, daughter, family and friends. A graveside service was held for family and close friends on November 25th at the Old Scotch Church in...
Jerry Sherman Maris
Nov 21, 2022
Jerry Sherman Maris, 85, a resident of the Hillsboro community passed away on November 21, 2022 at the OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center in Hillsboro. Jerry was born on May 25, 1937 in Santa Monica, CA. He was the third of four children born to Charles Wade and Henrietta Ruth (Sherman) Maris. He moved to a large farm in Myrtle Creek,...
Altha Smith Satterwhite
Nov 13, 2022
Altha was born March 2, 1921, in Stanley, North Carolina. She grew up in Stanley with her sister Edith and her parents, J.O. and Frances Smith. Altha attended school in North Carolina, graduating with her nursing degree from North Carolina Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in 1942. While working as a nurse and attending college for her Bachelor’s Degree in...
