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.
Willard L. Owen
Mar 29, 2011
Willard {Bill} L. Owen age 83 of Hillsboro died March 29, 2011 in a Portland hospital. He was born June 25, 1927 in Elsie, Nebraska and had lived most of his life in Hillsboro. Willard served in the Navy in the south Pacific in WWII. He drove a Log truck for many years prior to becoming a shipping manager for...
Clifford L. Wilson
Mar 24, 2011
Clifford L. Wilson age 82 of Woodburn died at home March 24, 2011. Born July 3, 1928 in Portland, Oregon to Claud & Hassie (Brookshire) Wilson. He married Helen Smith June 24, 1949 in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Wilson resided in Woodburn for the last nine years and in the Hillsboro/Aloha area for 41 years prior to that. In 1983 Clifford...
Bob E. Ray
Mar 23, 2011
Bob was born in Peoria, AZ and grew up in Westport, OR. He retired after 30 years from Fisher Implement where he worked as a John Deere farm equipment salesman. Bob is survived by his life-long partner Terry Ray, his daughter Kristie Buckley and his sons Rob Ray and Scott Ray. Grandchildren include Corinn and Loren Olson, Whitnie Ray, Cody,...
Robert A. Weaver
Mar 19, 2011
Robert A. Weaver age 89 of Hillsboro died March 19, 2011 in a Hillsboro nursing home. Robert was born April. 4, 1921 in Plainview, Texas to Clyde B. and Edith (Smart) Weaver He was a Hillsboro resident since age 14. The family lived on a farm on Chehalem Mt. raising walnuts and strawberries. Robert bought his own farm in 1950...
Kathleen S. Carroll
Mar 17, 2011
Kathleen S. Carroll entered eternal life on March 17, 2011. She was born December 25, 1940 in Medford, OR and last resided in Hillsboro, OR. She graduated from Medford High School, later raised her children in the Portland area. Gary and Kathleen were married on June 4, 1989 in San Antonio, TX. then, relocated to Hillsboro after Gary's retirement from...
Evelyn Delfino
Mar 10, 2011
Evelyn passed away on March 10, 2011, in a Portland hospital with family by her side. She was born September 14, 1914, on the family farm in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Frank and Tena Schulmerich. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Donelson ~ Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 W. Main St., Hillsboro, OR...
Wayne Henry Berger
Mar 7, 2011
Wayne Berger, 63, died March 7, 2011, from a heart attack. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., March 26, at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 15505 NW Springville Road, in Portland. Wayne Henry Berger was born Jan. 8, 1948, in Portland, to Henry and Edna Berger. He grew up in Hillsboro and attended Orenco Grade School and graduated from Hilhi...
Dora Jean Anderson Allen
Mar 5, 2011
Dora Jean Anderson Allen, late of Hillsboro, OR., passed away March 5, 2011. She was 84 years old, having been born Dec. 3, 1926 in Denver, Colorado. She grew up in the farm lands east of Denver with her parents, Arthur I. and Dorothy C. McMurry Anderson, brother, Arthur Jr., and sister, Edith. She attended schools in her farm community,...
Aino Walther
Mar 5, 2011
Aino Walther age 84 of Hillsboro died at home on March 5, 2011. She was born May 29, 1926 in Estonia to Anton & Marta (Janson) Annus. On Mar. 27, 1948 Aino married Sven Walther in Gainesborough, England. He preceded her in death in 2002. They moved to Portland in 1958, living there briefly before settling on Pumpkin Ridge where...
Dennis C. Lafferty
Mar 3, 2011
Dennis C. Lafferty age 94 of Beaverton died at home Mar. 3, 2011. Born Dec. 15, 1916 in Raymond, Alberta, Canada. Dennis worked as a machinist in the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyards for 31 years retiring in 1971. He was aboard the USS Helena when it was bombed on Dec 7, 1941. Dennis married Jean Biggs in July of 2007...
Catherine Marie Stapleman
Mar 2, 2011
On March 2, 2011, our Mother, Catherine Marie Stapleman passed away and went home to heaven to walk with the Lord. Catherine was born Catherine Spencer in Brewster, Nebraska on November 11, 1925 to parents Harry and Edith (Waters) Spencer. In 1945 after WWII Catherine married Norman Stapleman who had just returned from fighting in Europe and gave up her...
Starr Barton
Mar 1, 2011
Starr Elizabeth Barton was born March 2, 1960 in Brawley, CA. she passed away March 1, 2011 in Hillsboro, Oregon after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Starr worked at the Aloha Costco as a cake decorator. Starr is survived by her husband of 35 years, David Paul Barton, daughter Crystal, son David, and grandchildren; Hayle, Logan, Erick and Max....
Alvin L. Schulmerich
Mar 1, 2011
Alvin L. Schulmerich age 94, a descendant of Washington County pioneers, died March 1, 2011 in Hillsboro. A celebration of life service will be at 2:30 P. M. Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Hillsboro Congregational Church, 494 E. Main St. in Hillsboro. Private interment will be in Valley Memorial park Mausoleum. Mr. Schulmerich was born February 1, 1917 in Hillsboro....
Rosemary Hunter
Feb 28, 2011
Rosemary Hunter passed away February 28, 2011, at a Hillsboro hospital. She was born September 25, 1930, in Brookport, Illinois, to John and Lottie Martin. A celebration of her life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 6, 2011, at the Hillsboro Presbyterian Church, 172 NE 32nd Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97124. In 1948 Rosemary graduated from Edwardsville High...
Sylvia Elizabeth Rosato
Feb 26, 2011
Sylvia Elizabeth Rosato passed away February 26, 2011, at a Portland hospital, with her family by her side. She was born November 28, 1929, in Morgan Mill, Texas, to Ben and Dollie Laughlin. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Donelson~Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 W. Main St., Hillsboro, Oregon, 97123. Private interment...
David Radmacher
Feb 26, 2011
David Radmacher Nov. 23, 1923 - Feb. 26, 2011 David was born on November 23, 1923 in Scholls, Oregon and passed into the loving arms of his Savior on February 26, 2011 at the age of 87. His is survived by his two daughters and son-in-laws, Susan Jane and William Coussens of Hillsboro, Oregon and Julie and Chuck Mosiman of...
