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.
Forest Miller
Nov 21, 2010
Forest "Forey" Miller died quietly in the presence of his family on November 21st at his home in Salem, Oregon. He was born in Corvallis, Oregon on May 23rd, 1927 to Rupert and Erma Miller. His family then moved to the Upper Dry Creek area in Pine Valley where he started school. Forey graduated from Halfway High School in 1944...
Arline Marie Hillecke
Nov 18, 2010
Arline Marie Hillecke,74, died Nov. 18,2010. Services have been held. Arline Marie Sanders was born Oct. 8, 1936, in Coquille, to Dall Orlan and Sarah Emily (Gibbs) Sanders. She graduated from Brookings High School in 1953. She married Donald Francis Hillecke in June 1956. She worked at Payless Drug Store for 23 Years. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, miniature doll house...
Marie Nichols
Nov 14, 2010
Marie Nichols of Aloha died on November 14 of age related causes. She was 89. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 22, at Donelson Fir Lawn Memorial Center in Hillsboro. Visitation will precede the service from 10:00am to 12 noon with a graveside service to follow at Valley Memorial Park in Hillsboro. She was born...
George Bernard Reilly
Nov 6, 2010
GEORGE BERNARD REILLY 88, died November 6, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. George was born in Westcliffe, Colorado on September 7, 1922. He was the 10th of 13 children. After graduating from high school he went into the US Navy from 1942-1945. Through his life he went from being a home builder, grocery store manager and retiring...
Jennifer Violet Knoy
Oct 24, 2010
Jennifer Violet Knoy (Loerzel), age 35, passed away at the Tuality Community Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon on October 24, 2010. She was born November 21, 1974 in San Clemente, California, to Larry and Tereasa Loerzel from Cornelius, Oregon. She attended Cornelius Grade School and graduated from Forest Grove High School in 1992. On September 14, 1995 she was united in...
Melba Jean Granle
Oct 22, 2010
Melba Jean Granle passed away October 22, 2010, at her home in Hillsboro, Oregon, with her family by her side. "Jean" was born and raised in Park City, Utah, to Lawrence and Janett Jensen. Services will be held at a later date in Utah. Jean married Lynn L. Granle on March 21, 1952, in Salt Lake City, UT. They moved...
Donald L. Waggoner
Oct 20, 2010
Donald L. Waggoner passed away October 20, 2010, with family by his side, in Kirkland, Washington. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at the Village Baptist Church, 330 SW Murray Blvd., Beaverton, Oregon. Private family entombment will be at Fir Lawn Memorial Park in Hillsboro, Oregon. Don was born February 21, 1923, in...
Micheal Thomas Conley
Oct 12, 2010
MICHAEL THOMAS CONLEY December 13, 1946 - October 12, 2010 Mike died suddenly on October 12, 2010, while on a golfing vacation in Japan. He was born December 13, 1946, at Twisp, Washington to Bill and Elsie Conley. He graduated from Montesano, WA High School in 1965. Mike attended Grays Harbor Community College, joining the Navy in 1968. He spent...
Glenna Scribner
Oct 11, 2010
Glenna was born in Bluewater, N.M. She retired from teaching. Glenna is survived by her husband, James E.; daughters, Becky Ortiz and Deanna Scribner; and sons, Ken and Scott. A funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brookwood Ward, Hillsboro. Arrangements by Donelson~Fir Lawn Memorial Center. 503-640-2277
Rex D. Suthard
Oct 10, 2010
Rex D. Suthard, 77 died Oct. 10, 2010 at Emanuel Hospital in Portland. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday Oct. 22, 2010 @ 11:00 AM at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Hillsboro, OR. Rex D. Suthard was born Aug. 27, 1933 in Alaina, Oklahoma to James and Eleanor (Acres) Suthard. He served in the US Navy for 4...
Helen Inga Walters
Oct 9, 2010
Helen I. Wick Walters, 93, died October 9, 2010, at Capuson Adult Foster Care. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Oct. 14, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 372 NE Lincoln St. Helen (Inga) Wick was born Jan, 23, 1917 in Havre, Mont., to Merlin and Delia Wick. She began school in Missoula, Mt. then moved to Hillsboro and...
Larry C. Aldrich
Oct 7, 2010
Larry Aldrich A life well lived Larry was born Feb 14th, 1938 in Longview, Washington to Harriet and Lloyd Aldrich. Early on they moved to Cottage Grove, Oregon where Larry grew up and attended school. He played trumpet in the high school band and later on in the University of Oregon band. Larry graduated from Cottage Grove High School in...
Charles Russell Miller
Oct 5, 2010
Charles Russell Miller March 9, 1929 - Oct. 5, 2010 Charles "Rusty" Miller was born in Spokane, WA, to Rhiney and Harriette Miller. He served in the military 1951 -1953. He was then employed by the railroad for approximately 35 years, while at the same time he was breeding, training, and showing Arabian horses. He won numerous awards in all...
