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.
Ellen E. Gerdes
Apr 2, 2012
Ellen E. Gerdes age 70 of Hillsboro died in Hillsboro on April 2, 2012. She was born March 7, 1942 in Walla Walla, Washington to Elva and Robert (Hudson) Pettry. She moved to Hillsboro at a young age and graduated from Hillsboro High School. On October 5, 1968 Ellen married Vernon Gerdes in Hillsboro. He preceded her in death in...
Martha Willene "Willy" Blackstone
Mar 28, 2012
Martha Willene Denney Blackstone, 85, of Hillsboro, known as "Willy" by her friends and family, died March 28, 2012 at Tuality Community Hospital in Hillsboro of natural causes. Graveside Services and Interment will be held Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon with Pastor Rich Jones officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will...
Stephen Fuentes
Mar 26, 2012
Stephen Fuentes, 58, a resident of the Aloha community died Monday, March 26, 2012 at his home of natural causes. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Donelson~Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 West Main, Hillsboro, Oregon. Family and Friends are invited to gather in the Friendship Area for a reception immediately...
Clifford Oscar Gantt
Mar 17, 2012
Clifford Oscar Gantt, 85, a resident of the Hillsboro community died Saturday, March 17, 2012 at St. Vincent Medical Center following a brief illness. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the All Saints Episcopal Church in Hillsboro. Private Cremation Rites have been held and Private Family Inurnment will be held...
James E. Martin
Mar 15, 2012
James E. Martin age 86 of Hillsboro, died in Hillsboro March 15, 2012. He was born March 24, 1925 in Holcomb, Kansas to Harley and Bessie May (Messerschmitt) Martin. James graduated from high school in Coolidge, Kansas. He served in the US Army in Europe in WWII. On May 16, 1943 he married Gladys Bules in Coolidge, Kansas. A resident...
Andrew E. Flanders
Mar 10, 2012
On March 10th Andrew E. Flanders passed away due to causes incident to age. Born in 1926 and raised in Portland, OR, Andrew later graduated from University of Oregon and Claremont Graduate School. From an early age he became an accomplished organist, playing for many congregations for more than 40 years. In his 30's he joined the Church of Jesus...
Juanita Theobald
Feb 29, 2012
Arrangements are pending at this time. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Lester Leo Jordan
Feb 27, 2012
Lester Leo Jordan, 93, a resident of the Hillsboro community passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012 from natural causes. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 2, 2012 @ 2:00 PM at Valley Memorial Mausoleum, Tualatin Valley Highway, Hillsboro with Pastor Mike Hoff officiating. Military Honors under the direction of the Oregon Military Honors Team. Lester was born December...
Frances Slater
Feb 27, 2012
Frances Slater was born oct. 6, 1920, in Spokane, Washington. She died on Feb. 27, 2012, at her home in Beaverton, Oregon. A memorial service will be held at the home of her son on Sunday, March 10, 2012. Private interment has been held at Fir Lawn Memorial Park in Hillsboro, Oregon. As a young girl she grew up on...
Roland Lee "Ron" Rothert
Feb 26, 2012
Roland "Ron" Lee Rothert April 30, 1921 - February 26, 2012 Ron passed quietly Sunday night at his home, holding the hand of his loving wife Patsy. Ron was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. He graduated from Hillsborough High School before going to work as a reporter for the Tampa Tribune. When World War II began he joined the...
Carolien Beijer
Feb 21, 2012
Carolien Beijer, a resident of the Portland community, passed peacefully in the morning of February 21, 2012 at the age of 90. She was born in Probolingo, Java, Indonesia on October 18, 1921 to Karel and Siri de Waal Malefijt. Viewing and Visitation will be held Saturday, February 25th from 9am to 3pm at Donelson~Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 West...
Deborah Lee Ramsey
Feb 20, 2012
A funeral service will be at 1:30 PM, Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Donelson~Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 W. Main St., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123. Interment will be at Fir Lawn Memorial Park in Hillsboro. Debbie passed away Feb. 20, 2012, in Portland, Oregon, after a sudden and brief illness. She was born in North Platte, Nebraska, August 16, 1953, to...
Samuel M. Austin
Feb 19, 2012
Sam passed away February 19, 2012, in Hillsboro, Oregon. He was born May 17, 1917, in Gladwin, Michigan, to Charles and Myrtle (Battees) Austin. He was the last surviving sibling of 7 children. Sam Moved with his family just after he was born to Yamhill County. They moved to Hillsboro in 1925 and he graduated from Hillsboro High School in...
Elna A. Peerenboom
Feb 13, 2012
Elna A. Peerenboom age 92 of Hillsboro died in a Beaverton Nursing home Feb. 13, 2012 Born Sept. 11, 1919 in Vaasa, Finland. Memorial Services planned for late spring. Complete obituary to be announced.
Hilda Jones
Feb 9, 2012
Hilda M. Jones, age 93, late of Beaverton, passed away Feb. 9, 2012. She was born Jan. 17, 1919, in Portland, Oregon. A full obituary will be published at a later date with memorial service information.
Lawrence L. Urbanski
Feb 6, 2012
Lawrence L. Urbanski, 67, a life long resident of Oregon, died unexpectedly Monday, February 6, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 3:00 PM at St. Edward Catholic Church in North Plains, Oregon. Larry was born January 13, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to the late Louis and Rose Babl Urbanski....
