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.
Rockford Raymond Naylor
Jan 14, 2023
Rockford Raymond Naylor, 73, passed away at his home in Forest Grove on January 14, 2023. Rockford, also known as Rocky, was born on July 22nd 1949 in Hillsboro, Oregon to Harvey Leon Naylor and Alice Grace Morrison. He had three brothers, James, Dick and Skip as well as four sisters, Darlene, Connie, Karen Sue and Patti. Rocky attended various...
James Oliver Robison
Jan 13, 2023
On Friday, January 13, 2023, James Oliver Robison Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 89, following a recent diagnosis of kidney cancer. “Jim” or “Senior” (as most called him) was loved and admired by many. A close friend referred to Jim as an “uncommon man of kindness, honor, great integrity and diplomacy—having the courage to stand and speak...
Donald Gene Helms
Jan 10, 2023
Donald Gene, ‘Bud’, ‘Old Don’ HELMS was born in Eugene, Oregon, on September 21, 1927, son of Edward Kenneth and Anna Evelyn Helms, Donald passed away at his home in Hillsboro Oregon, Tuesday, January 10th, 2023. Donald was lovingly nicknamed and called ‘Bud’ by family at a young age. In his final years, he would refer to himself as ‘Old...
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...
