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.
Vivian Marie Grund
Sep 22, 2011
Vivian Marie Wheelock was born April 6, 1933 to Dan and Ethel Wheelock in Birchdale, MN. She passed away peacefully at home in Hillsboro, Oregon on Sept. 22nd, 2011 from cancer. Vivian grew up in Birchdale and attended grade school at Birchdale and Border, MN. Vivian attended Indus High School for 3 years. Her mother and she then moved to...
Henry Joseph Bishop
Sep 20, 2011
Henry J. Bishop Jr., age 88, passed away on September 20, 2011, at The Springs Assisted Living Center located in Hillsboro, Oregon. Henry was born in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Henry & Rosa (Killian) Bishop on February 6, 1923. He was raised in Helvetia on the family farm. He married Ellen J. Bernards in 1954 and had two daughters and two...
Cleo Binkerd
Sep 17, 2011
Cleo Baker was born August 25, 1918 in Lynch, Nebraska. She was married September 5, 1935 to her soul mate, Marshall Binkerd, also of Lynch. She taught school in a one-room school house for a year before having her first child, Dennis. In 1937, Marshall's work as a baker took the family to South Dakota. While there they watched as...
Neoma Irene "Nellie" Tilford
Sep 14, 2011
Neoma "Aunt Nellie" Tilford was born in Busch, Arkansas to Berl and Ruby Parker Huffman. She grew up there with her 5 siblings. Marrying James "Uncle Gib" Gilbert Tilford on July 29, 1942 the two set out west. Many towns and jobs later, they located themselves in Washington County and in 1964 bought their home in Hillsboro. It was there...
Shirley Thompson
Aug 22, 2011
Shirley was born in Ragan, Neb., to Clifford and Fern Hawkinson. The family moved to Oregon and she was a graduate of Hillsboro High School. She married Clifford "Harvey" Thompson in 1956. She worked for Tektronix and enjoyed time with family and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey. She is survived by her son Clifford (Ruth)...
Mary Jane Loar
Aug 21, 2011
Mary Loar went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2011. Mary is survived by her three children, Connie (Michael) Volk of Tigard, OR, Howard (Ricki) Loar of Palatine IL, and Sharon (Mark) Jose of Hillsboro, OR. She also leaves 2 Grandchildren and a Great Grandchild. Mary was born in Ross Wyoming and was the 2nd oldest...
Pauline Benge
Aug 21, 2011
Pauline Benge age 91 of North Plains died at home Aug. 21, 2011 Born March 5, 1920 in Portland, OR. Survivors are, son Kenneth Benge, daughter Betty Diane Woll, 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson - Austin Woll. Private Committal will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in McMinnville.
Richard Smith
Aug 19, 2011
Richard Smith age 85 of Beaverton died at home Aug. 19, 2011 Born Apr. 9, 1926 in Winfield, Kansas. Hillsboro area resident for 80 years. Married Janet Devlaeminck May 6, 1972. He was a farmer, truck driver and worked mainly in forestry maintaining trails. Member of Washington Co. Westerners Horse Club, Oregon Equestrian Trails, Shenandoah Riders 4H Club. Survivors are,...
Anselmo M. Reyes
Aug 19, 2011
Anselmo M. Reyes age 77 of Forest Grove died in Longview, WA Aug. 19, 2011 Born Apr. 21, 1934 in Carrizo Springs, Texas. Forest Grove resident since 1963. Anselmo worked for Gunderson Manufacturing in Portland for 15 years retiring in the early 90's. Preceded in death by wife Petra Perez in 1995. His hobby was welding. Survivors are, sons Anselmo...
Audrene Lambeth
Aug 16, 2011
Audrene (Cooper) Lambeth passed away at her home in Hood River, Ore., on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, with her daughter and son holding her hands. She was dearly loved by her daughter, Merrilee Cooper; son, Steve (Margie) Cooper; brother, Fred (Clarene) Hample; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Audrene was born on Feb. 21, 1926, in Oaks, North Dakota. She was...
Leonard O. A. Ryals
Aug 15, 2011
Leonard O. A. Ryals age 88 of Cornelius died in Hillsboro Aug. 15 Born Feb. 2, 1923 in Wanatte, Oklahoma. Cornelius resident for 25 years. Married Dortha Beavers in Shawnee, OK in 1942. He worked as a mill superintendent for Northrup- King Seed Co. in Yuba City, CA for 31 years retiring in 1983. Avid outdoorsman - hunting, fishing and...
Gertrude Huisman
Aug 14, 2011
Gertrude Huisman age 74 of Forest Grove, OR died in Hillsboro Aug. 14, 2011 Born Mar. 28, 1937 in Hills, Minnesota. Graduated high school in Ripon, CA. Forest Grove resident since 1970. Married Peter Huisman May 27, 1960. He preceded her in death in 2002. She worked as an assembly technician at Tektronix in Beaverton, OR from 1976 until retirement...
Louise Marie Hofer
Aug 13, 2011
Louise, 93, late of Hillsboro, is survived by her husband, Roy. A Grave Side Service will be held on Tuesday Aug. 16, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Helvetia cemetery in Hillsboro, OR.
Lois Leith Gibson
Aug 10, 2011
Lois Leith Gibson, 82, passed away Aug. 10, 2011. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Aug. 17, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Golden Road Chapel, 5580 SE Golden Road. Hillsboro, OR. She was born Nov. 2, 1928, in Grants Pass, to Robert and Olevia (Purinton) Owen. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946....
Steven Weinkauf
Aug 3, 2011
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday Aug 9, 2011 at 4 p.m. at Grace Point Community Church in Tigard.
